If you’ve read Coach Matt’s memoir, Life Is a Marathon, you know Kacey Gibson as the struggling runner whom Matt helped through the final miles of the 2017 Runners Marathon of Reston (which Kacey wound up winning, by the way). Four years later, Kacey has a thriving career as a sports psychologist, doctoring the minds of elite athletes, beginners, and everyone in between. In this information-rich episode of the podcast, Matt and Hanna pick Kacey’s brain about our brains, coming away with tons of great tips that any athlete can use to raise their mental game. Connect With Us:Hanna  @hannadoesfitness, Hanna's JamsMatt @fitzgerald.matt, Matt's Jams@8020enduranceSign up for the 80/20 Endurance Newsletter hereOffers:The Endurance Event | Our online event designed to share the latest ideas and best practices in endurance training and technology, brought to you by the biggest names in endurance sportsInsideTracker | Get 25% off the entire InsideTracker store at insidetracker.com/eightytwentyEndeavorun Training Camps | use code 8020PODCAST for $150 off Austin, TX  Training CampConnect With Us:Hanna @hannadoesfitness, Hanna's JamsMatt @fitzgerald.matt, Matt's Jams80/20 EnduranceSign up for the 80/20 Endurance Newsletter here

With each passing day, more and more athletes are choosing to monitor their heart rate variability (HRV). No one deserves more credit for this trend than Marco Altini, PhD, creator of the industry-leading HRV4Training smartphone app. We’ll have to invite Marco back on the podcast another time to get his life story, but in this interview Matt and Hanna maintain a laser focus on the main topic, receiving a lucid and comprehensive education in heart rate variability from the man who knows more about it than anyone else. Whether you’re already monitoring HRV and want to get out of it or you’re wondering what all the fuss is about and want to learn more before you commit, this episode is a must-listen.Connect With Marco:https://www.marcoaltini.com/TwitterInstagramConnect With Us:Hanna  @hannadoesfitness, Hanna's JamsMatt @fitzgerald.matt, Matt's Jams@8020enduranceSign up for the 80/20 Endurance Newsletter hereOffers:The Endurance Event | Our online event designed to share the latest ideas and best practices in endurance training and technology, brought to you by the biggest names in endurance sportsInsideTracker | Get 25% off the entire InsideTracker store at insidetracker.com/eightytwentyEndeavorun Training Camps | use code 8020PODCAST for $150 off Austin, TX and/or San Diego Training Camp(s)Connect With Us:Hanna @hannadoesfitness, Hanna's JamsMatt @fitzgerald.matt, Matt's Jams80/20 EnduranceSign up for the 80/20 Endurance Newsletter here

Selene Yeager has had an amazing career. Professional cyclist, longtime columnist for Bicycling magazine, author of bestselling books including Roar with Stacy Sims—she’s done it all. Now postmenopausal (and she wouldn’t mind our saying this), Selene is not exactly resting on her laurels, but has instead chosen to tackle the “change of life” head-on through the Hit Play Not Pause podcast, a forthcoming book on the topic, and high-spirited interviews like this one she did with Matt and Hanna. Connect With Selene:https://www.seleneyeager.com/Her bicycling.com articlesTwitterInstagramConnect With Us:Hanna  @hannadoesfitness, Hanna's JamsMatt @fitzgerald.matt, Matt's Jams@8020enduranceSign up for the 80/20 Endurance Newsletter hereOffers:NEW: 80/20 Endurance Cycling Plans The Endurance Event | Our online event designed to share the latest ideas and best practices in endurance training and technology, brought to you by the biggest names in endurance sportsInsideTracker | Get 25% off the entire InsideTracker store at insidetracker.com/eightytwentyEndeavorun Training Camps | use code 8020PODCAST for $150 off Austin, TX and/or San Diego Training Camp(s)Connect With Us:Hanna @hannadoesfitness, Hanna's JamsMatt @fitzgerald.matt, Matt's Jams80/20 EnduranceSign up for the 80/20 Endurance Newsletter here

In 2006, Dean Karnazes came out of nowhere to become a household name in the global running community with the publication of his memoir, Ultramarathon Man: Confessions of an All-Night Runner. What has Dean been up to in the 15 years since then? A lot more incredible running adventures, many of which are recounted in his latest book, Runner’s High: My Life in Motion. In this week’s podcast episode, Dean tells us why he just can’t stop running, shares his views on what makes a good running memoir, and even steps outside his comfort zone to offer a few choice running tips. Connect With Dean:ultramarathonman.comTwitterInstagramConnect With Us:Hanna  @hannadoesfitness, Hanna's JamsMatt @fitzgerald.matt, Matt's Jams@8020endurance Sign up for the 80/20 Endurance Newsletter hereOffers:The Endurance Event | Our online event designed to share the latest ideas and best practices in endurance training and technology, brought to you by the biggest names in endurance sports InsideTracker | Get 25% off the entire InsideTracker store at insidetracker.com/eightytwentyEndeavorun Training Camps | use code 8020PODCAST for $150 off Austin, TX and/or San Diego Training Camp(s)Connect With Us:Hanna @hannadoesfitness, Hanna's JamsMatt @fitzgerald.matt, Matt's Jams80/20 EnduranceSign up for the 80/20 Endurance Newsletter here

By now you know that 80/20 Endurance has a new Director of Training on staff. But just who is Leyla Porteous? What’s her story, how did she get into endurance coaching, and are the drop bears of Australia truly more dangerous than its infamous spiders and snakes? Learn the answers to these questions and many more in this week’s episode of the podcast, or just listen in for the sake of enjoying Leyla’s fetching Aussie accent. Connect With Leyla:StravaEmail: leyla@8020endurance.comConnect With Us:Hanna  @hannadoesfitness, Hanna's JamsMatt @fitzgerald.matt, Matt's Jams@8020enduranceSign up for the 80/20 Endurance Newsletter hereOffers:InsideTracker | Get 25% off the entire InsideTracker store at insidetracker.com/eightytwentyEndeavorun Training Camps | use code 8020PODCAST for $150 off Austin, TX and/or San Diego Training Camp(s)Connect With Us:Hanna @hannadoesfitness, Hanna's JamsMatt @fitzgerald.matt, Matt's Jams80/20 EnduranceSign up for the 80/20 Endurance Newsletter here

Here in the US, we are celebrating Thanksgiving and prepping for the holiday season. Hanna and Matt look ahead to next year, letting you know what you can expect from 80/20 Endurance in 2022, and answer questions from athletes about our various new offerings and initiatives.Connect With Us:Hanna  @hannadoesfitness, Hanna's JamsMatt @fitzgerald.matt, Matt's Jams@8020enduranceSign up for the 80/20 Endurance Newsletter hereMentioned In This Episode:Our New Cycling PlansOur Virtual Conference: The Endurance EventIn-Person Training CampsThe 80/20 Endurance Foundation and The Coaches of Color InitiativeOffers:InsideTracker |  save $200 on InsideTracker’s Ultimate Plan + Free InnerAge—and enjoy 25% off sitewide—to give the gift of personalized health. insidetracker.com/eightytwentyEndeavorun Training Camps | use code 8020PODCAST for $150 off Austin, TX and/or San Diego Training Camp(s)Connect With Us:Hanna @hannadoesfitness, Hanna's JamsMatt @fitzgerald.matt, Matt's Jams80/20 EnduranceSign up for the 80/20 Endurance Newsletter here

You know AJ Gregg as the creator of the 80/20 Endurance strength and mobility plans. But you’re about to get to know him a whole lot better in this week’s podcast. AJ explains how he came to be the head of an elite training center before he turned thirty, offers Hanna a bunch of free training advice, and answers questions submitted by athletes like you.Connect With AJ:Instagram @dr_ajgreggTwitter @dr_ajgreggHypo2 - AJ's Training CenterConnect With Us:Hanna  @hannadoesfitnessMatt @fitzgerald.matt@8020enduranceSign up for the 80/20 Endurance Newsletter hereOffers:InsideTracker | Get 25% off the entire InsideTracker store at insidetracker.com/eightytwentyEndeavorun Training Camps | use code 8020PODCAST for $150 off Austin, TX and/or San Diego Training Camp(s)Connect With Us:Hanna @hannadoesfitness, Hanna's JamsMatt @fitzgerald.matt, Matt's Jams80/20 EnduranceSign up for the 80/20 Endurance Newsletter here

It is often said that coaching isn’t a job, it’s a calling, and Angelina Ramos is living proof of this. Her immense passion for coaching and her selfless commitment to the runners she leads at Ball State University are unmistakable. In this wide-ranging interview, Angelina talks to Matt and Hanna about everything from balancing coaching with her own running to her role as an advisor to the 80/20 Endurance Foundation’s Coaches of Color Initiative. We’re confident that, after listening to this episode, you’ll want a coach just like Angelina Ramos!Coaches of Color Initiative Apprenticeship ApplicationConnect With Angelina:Instagram @coachangelinaTwitter @Angelina0922Ball State Press ReleaseConnect With Us:Hanna  @hannadoesfitnessMatt @fitzgerald.matt@8020enduranceOffers:InsideTracker | Get 25% off the entire InsideTracker store at insidetracker.com/eightytwentyEndeavorun Training Camps | use code 8020PODCAST for $150 off Austin, TX and/or San Diego Training Camp(s)Connect With Us:Hanna @hannadoesfitness, Hanna's JamsMatt @fitzgerald.matt, Matt's Jams80/20 EnduranceSign up for the 80/20 Endurance Newsletter here

There’s probably no such thing as a typical ultrarunner, but if there is, Dan LaMorte ain’t it. A standup comic by trade, Dan started running as a way to lose weight, has never run a race shorter than 40 miles, and still smokes cannabis, although he was stone-cold sober when Matt and Hanna caught up with him for this surprisingly earnest and poignant interview. We dare you to listen to it and not come away liking Dan as much as we do. Connect With Dan:Dan's Official WebsiteInstagram @danlamorte Twitter @danlamorteRunner's World Article "How a Stand-Up Comedian Ran Off 171 Pounds and Kept His Mental Health in Check"Connect With Us:Hanna  @hannadoesfitnessMatt @fitzgerald.matt@8020enduranceOffers:InsideTracker | Get 25% off the entire InsideTracker store at insidetracker.com/eightytwentyEndeavorun Training Camps | use code 8020PODCAST for $150 off Austin, TX and/or San Diego Training Camp(s)Connect With Us:Hanna @hannadoesfitness, Hanna's JamsMatt @fitzgerald.matt, Matt's Jams80/20 EnduranceSign up for the 80/20 Endurance Newsletter here

Training for a marathon is only one part of preparing for a marathon. In her new book, Master the Marathon, Ali Nolan covers every aspect of marathon preparation from choosing a race to avoiding the dreaded “wall.” It’s a true one-stop shop for runners seeking to master the hallowed 26.2-mile distance. Ali talks about why she chose to target women runners in particular with her message, overcoming imposter syndrome in writing the book, and what running does for her mental health, while also sharing a number of useful tips for marathon prep.Connect With Ali:Master the Marathon - Ali's BookAli's TwitterAli's InstagramConnect With Us:Hanna  @hannadoesfitnessMatt @fitzgerald.matt@8020enduranceOffers:InsideTracker | Get 25% off the entire InsideTracker store at insidetracker.com/eightytwentyConnect With Us:Hanna @hannadoesfitness, Hanna's JamsMatt @fitzgerald.matt, Matt's Jams80/20 EnduranceSign up for the 80/20 Endurance Newsletter here