Season 6
Episodes
Start Where You Are – The Road to El Cruce
Welcome to Episode 1 of The Road to El Cruce, Season 6 of the Awake Athlete Podcast.
We’re kicking things off right where I am — deep into week seven of my first 8-week foundation block. In this episode, I walk you...
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Fueling – Training the Gut & Trusting the Inner Guide
Coming to you from Week 8 of training — a phase where the tweaks are subtle but powerful. I’m increasing my run volume without adding time to my training week, and I am paying close attention to my adaptation.Â
In...
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Training Is On — The Internal State of Go
The adventure is going — and it’s not just about the workouts. This season of training is about syncing up with the rhythm of my body, my mind, and the mission ahead. Because endurance isn’t just built in the legs —...
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When Less Is More — The Endurance of Restraint
In this episode of The Road to El Cruce, I’m diving into the art of restraint in endurance training — and why holding back can be just as powerful as pushing forward. I share a recent experience that landed me in what...
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The Stages Are Out — Panic or Prep?
The stages for El Cruce have been released. The profiles are no longer an idea in my mind — they’re reality on paper. And that reality demands durability.
I’m reflecting on two gnarly ultras I’ve done and the lessons...
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Halfway There – Awake & Forging Forward
The middle is where growth takes root. It’s not flashy like the start or triumphant like the finish, but it’s where durability, patience, and true resilience are forged.
In this episode, I explore the mental and...
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Beyond Impact – Crushing It At Not Crushing It
Sometimes the clearest window opens when life drops an obstacle in your path. My fall brought a new training plan—not one I designed, but one I was given. And inside it, I’ve been handed lessons I couldn’t script:...
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