Podcast

Tom Hodge: A Sensible, Empowering Approach To Endurance Training, Dealing With Childhood Issues, And Rejecting Victim Mentality (With Mark Sisson’s Help!)

Watch this episode on YouTube! Get ready listeners for a most unusual and heavy and unique show with my old friend Tom Hodge! Tom is an endurance adventurer living an interesting dream life of enjoyable but extensive endurance exercise every day, traveling the globe for major events, mixing with top athletes and watching them perform,…

Mike Scannell: The Mysterious Coaching Hero Of 2x Olympic Medalist Grant Fisher

Watch this episode on YouTube! Formerly anonymous Arizona high school running coach Mike Scannell has become a sensation in the American distance running community with the amazing success of his runner Grant Fisher, the undisputed king of American long distance running! Grant had a sensational Paris Olympic Games, winning bronze medals in the 5,000 and…

How To Correctly Polarize “80/20” Your Training

Watch this episode on YouTube! It’s time to talk about polarized training—a popular training concept often referred to as the “80/20 principle.” Unfortunately, many athletes have misinterpreted and misapplied this strategy, so we will be reviewing this training philosophy in this episode. Tune in if you want to learn what polarized training truly entails and…

Q&A: Getting Healthy Before Losing Weight, Making Intuitive Training Decisions, And Excelling As A Young Runner

Endurance athletes are back with an assortment of interesting questions and fabulous success stories to share! Questions and stories like: The importance of doing a bit of warm up before your micro-workouts; a young runner wins the state title honoring the Primal Endurance principles of monitoring heart rate carefully, avoiding processed food, getting tons of…

Tawnee Gibson: Female Eating And Stress Dangers, Adopting Healthy Mindsets, Avoiding Tech Obsession, And The Kona Underpants Run 

I welcome Tawnee Gibson, longtime host of the Endurance Planet podcast, to the show for an honest, open conversation that takes us on a timeline through her own experiences as an athlete, her struggles, and what she has learned from health journey. Some of Tawnee’s revelations will be particularly relevant to female athletes, and some…

Q&A: Fueling During Endurance Exercise, Losing Fat Quickly, Calcium Scans For Athletes, Adjusting MAF Heart Rates

In this Q&A, I share the story of an ultra-endurance athlete who improved their health and lowered their blood pressure by adding meat to their diet, if we need to consume fat (bacon and avocado!) during ultramarathons (short answer: no!), and whether or not I recommend eating fruit and high protein every day, regardless of…

Mark Allen: Consistency Over Perfection, And Other Reflections On Endurance Training

I’m so pleased to welcome Mark Allen back to the show! Mark, “The Grip,” is also the greatest triathlete of all time, and he’s here today to share many of his unique insights and spiritual approach to grueling endurance sports. Mark, a contemporary of mine from the triathlon circuit, is now one of the most…

Primal Endurance Mastery Course Overview

Re-introducing Primal Endurance Online Mastery Course! Host Brad Kearns introduces the Primal Endurance Online Multimedia Mastery Course – everything you need to succeed as a Primal Endurance athlete. Ditch carbohydrate dependency and become a fat burning beast with this comprehensive educational experience consisting of over 120 videos, the Primal Endurance eBook and unabridged audio book,…

Q&A: Can I Raise My MAF Heart Rate (NO!), The Stress Of Keto Endurance Training, Breathing For CO2 Tolerance

It’s been YEARS since we did a Q&A show on Primal Endurance (including the podcast being on pause from 2019 to 2022). We have some excellent and widely relevant questions, including: Can I raise my MAF training heart rate if I feel comfortable? A listener asks about ketogenic endurance training—yes, it can prompt quick benefits…

115 Things You Need To Know As A Primal Endurance Athlete, Part 7

In part seven of this multi-part presentation covering 115 key insights about the Primal Endurance approach, we’re talking about a very important (but often neglected) part of performing, recovering, and preserving your health—complementary movement and lifestyle practices. As you will hear, the centerpiece of these practices is of course, sleep, but in this show, I…

Dave Scott: Reflections On Endurance Training, Racing, And Nutrition Over Decades

This episode is a syndicate from the B.rad Podcast where I catch up with the legendary Dave Scott! Dave is a 6-time Hawaii Ironman world champion and respected coach, and in this show, we talk about endurance training, savoring the small victories and not just the big ones, the importance of having hobbies and other…

Gordo Byrn: Fitness, Family, Finances And Taking Action From Self-Reflection

I’m so pleased to introduce a very interesting guest to the show, my old friend Gordo Byrn. A prolific blogger and Tweeter on his favorite subjects, family, fitness, and finances, Gordo also writes two newsletters: Gordo Byrn’s Endurance Essentials (focused on training, anti-aging, peak performance, longevity, being strong and fit physically and mentally) and True…

115 Things You Need To Know As A Primal Endurance Athlete, Part 6

In part six of this multi-part presentation covering 115 key insights about the Primal Endurance approach, we focus on the category of strength training and sprinting—an area many devoted athletes tend to fall short in, despite their importance and effectiveness, as they can deliver tremendous performance improvement in a relatively short time—if done properly. But…

Deconstructing Eliud Kipchoge’s Marathon World Record And Consistent Controlled Training Patterns

If you want to learn from the best, you can’t get any better than Eliud Kipchoge. In this episode, I deconstruct the marathon world record and training patterns of the greatest long-distance runner of all time, the greatest marathon runner of all time, and one of the greatest endurance athletes and humans of all time.…

Dave Scott (Rebroadcast): Evolution Of Fat-Adapted Training And Avoiding The “Kinda Hard” Black Hole

In this rebroadcast episode I catch up with the legendary Dave Scott, 6-time Hawaii Ironman world champion and respected coach of both elite professional and amateur multisport enthusiasts. Dave brings his knowledge of the science of nutrition and exercise physiology to give you incredible insights into cutting-edge science and the competitive mindset of a champion…

115 Things You Need To Know As A Primal Endurance Athlete, Part 5

Welcome to part 5 of a multi-part presentation covering 115 key insights about the Primal Endurance approach, divided into six categories: Aerobic Training, Periodization, Primal Eating, Strength and Sprint Training, Complementary Movement And Lifestyle Practices, and Recovery. You can access the whole list by downloading a free eBook at PrimalEndurance.fit, and in this episode, I…

Overtraining, Part 3: Taking Corrective Action And Returning Successfully To Training

In the final part of this three-part presentation on all aspects of overtraining, you will learn tips for returning to training with a refreshing new outlook and approach, how to heal, and how to ensure that this never happens again! As you will hear, the key is adopting a new process—a fully intuitive approach. Yes,…

Shelby Houlihan: Overcoming The Adversity Of An Unjust Doping Violation And Reflections On Elite Track&Field Racing

I’m pleased to welcome to the show Shelby Houlian—one of the greatest female distance runners in the world. She is an American record holder at 5000 meters, an 11 time US national champion, and an extraordinary competitor, so it’s going to be great to hear about her dedication, focus, and how she builds muscle mass.…

David Epstein: The Sports Gene Book and The Fascinating And Misunderstood Role Of Genetics In Sport

It was a pleasure to connect with the legendary author and investigative journalist David Epstein (who wrote one of my favorite books ever, The Sports Gene) for this episode! Our conversation ranges from the validity of the 10,000 Hour Rule (you’ll hear David dispel the accuracy of the science behind the concept) to the role…

115 Things You Need To Know As A Primal Endurance Athlete, Part 4

Welcome to part 4 of a multi-part presentation covering 115 key insights about the Primal Endurance approach, divided into six categories: Aerobic Training, Periodization, Primal Eating, Strength and Sprint Training, Complementary Movement And Lifestyle Practices, and Recovery. To read the complete list, download the free eBook at PrimalEndurance.fit.  In this episode, I cover items 1-25…

Peter Park: A Lifetime Of Obsession With Endurance And Personal Training

Get ready for a conversation with a very high energy human, Peter Park! Peter is a highly regarded personal trainer and a legend in the fitness industry who has worked with countless professional athletes and everyone from elite businessmen and Hollywood types to younger athletes. He has a great facility in the beautiful Santa Barbara…

Primal Endurance 115 Things You Need To Know, Part 3

Welcome to part 3 of this multi-part presentation covering the 115 key insights from the Primal Endurance approach, which fall into six categories: Aerobic Training, Periodization, Primal Eating, Strength and Sprint Training, Complementary Movement And Lifestyle Practices, and Recovery. The insights outlined in this show will provide you with an overview of the content in…

Mark Sisson Talks About Doping In Elite Sport (With Comments From Brad About Doping In Real Life)

You’re going to love this rebroadcast of a discussion Mark Sisson and I had about the very complex issue of doping in sports. You won’t find a more knowledgeable and free-thinking expert than Mark—he served for a long time as the Chair of the Anti-Doping commission for the sport of triathlon and this issue has…

Zach Bitter: Fat Adapted Endurance Training And How To Break 100-Mile Records

I first met this episode’s guest, elite professional ultra-runner Zach Bitter way back in 2016, back when he was first starting, getting himself on the map and dreaming of a career in ultra marathon running—and now look at what’s happened to his career! Besides being the national 100k champion and holder of many other titles…

115 Things You Need To Know As A Primal Endurance Athlete, Part 2

In part 2 of this multi-part presentation covering 115 key insights about the Primal Endurance approach, we discuss the next 15-24 items under the category of Aerobic Training (part 1 introduced the six categories: Aerobic Training, Periodization, Primal Eating, Strength and Sprint Training, Complementary Movement And Lifestyle Practices, and Recovery). In this episode, I continue…

Mark Allen: Appreciating The Process, Overcoming Adversity, And More Zen Master Insights

I caught up with one of my favorite athletes to talk to ever for this episode—someone who has a record six victories at the Hawaii Ironman and ten victories at the Nice, France World Long Course Championship. His name is Mark Allen, and he’s also known as the greatest triathlete in history, but today, he…

Dave Scott: Hawaii Ironman Reflections, Modern Tech Innovations, And Endurance Performance Nutrition

Dave Scott is a prominent and well-regarded health coach and 6-time IronMan Hawaii champion. Highly informed about exercise, training strategies, coaching, diet and physiology, you can’t get any better than Dave when it comes to a knowledgeable source for triathlon training. In this episode, we go deep into important topics like finding a healthy balance…

115 Things You Need To Know As A Primal Endurance Athlete, Part 1(1-14)

It’s time to cover 115 things you need to know as a Primal Endurance athlete! The 115 things on the list have been divided into six categories (Aerobic Training, Periodization, Primal Eating, Strength and Sprint Training, Complementary Movement And Lifestyle Practices, and Recovery) that will be presented in a series of shows. If you want…

Simon Whitfield And Andrew MacNaughton: Reflections On An Evolved Approach To Training

I am outnumbered 2-to-1 by Canadians in this episode as Olympic gold and silver medalist Simon Whitfield joins me and my co-host Andrew MacNaughton for a conversation about pursuing goals, changing our mindset towards success, and training. In this episode, Simon talks about the most important things he has learned from his long career at…

Ryan Baxter: Eating More Carbs And More Calories To Look, Feel, Perform, And Recover Better

Ryan Baxter is a part-time Primal health coach, father to two young kids, a full-time software engineer, and an athlete. In this episode, Ryan joins host Brad Kearns to discuss training strategies, effective recovery methods, and his experience with embarking on a personal experiment to consume more calories and more carbs. Ryan offers incredible insights…

7 Habits Of Highly Effective Endurance Athletes, Part 2

Welcome to part two of this show detailing the seven essential habits of highly effective endurance athletes. In this episode we cover the importance of aerobic efficiency, why following Dr. Maffetone’s method is so crucial, why the best benefits actually come from slowing down, and the seven habits to incorporate into your life in order…

Mark Sisson On The Origin Of The Primal Endurance Movement

In this episode, Mark Sisson and I talk about the origin of the fat-adapted athlete approach in contrast to the carb-dependent endurance athlete, which represented our main experience in endurance sports for those early years and decades. This show will give you a nice overview of the rationale and the benefits of transitioning from being…

7 Habits Of Highly Effective Endurance Athletes, Part 1

In part one of this two-part show, I cover a key takeaway from Primal Endurance: the seven habits of highly effective endurance athletes. What are the seven habits? In part one, we’re focusing on the first three: 1) Sleep, 2) Stress/Rest/Balance, and 3) Following An Intuitive and Personalized Schedule. You’ll learn why sleep is number…

Update from Brad

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/8935817/height/100/width//thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/505111/custom-color/e78438″ height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Future Primal Endurance shows will be published on the Primal Blueprint Podcast channel. Please subscribe and enjoy the diverse content on this thriving channel. You’ll see the Endurance shows designated accordingly for quick access at a glance. You’ll also enjoy feature interviews from ancestral health leaders,…

Andre Obradovic: “Life is too Short to Suffer”

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/8663183/height/100/width//thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/505111/custom-color/e78438″ height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Brad welcomes back popular Australian guest Andre Obradovic to go off script and talk about real-life matters not related to workout strategy, but of critical importance to your happiness and effectiveness as a parent, partner or career person. If you caught Andre’s previous shows, you will love…

Phil Maffetone: Barefoot breakthroughs, getting stronger, keeping fit as you age

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/8312483/height/100/width//thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/505111/custom-color/e78438″ height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] After the awesome big picture show about healthy living and avoiding the manipulations of today’s mainstream media and marketing forces, Brad welcomes Dr. Maffetone back for a show on the usual popular topics of endurance peak performance. First, Phil discusses the amazing marathoner Eluid Kipchoge, and…

Phil Maffetone: Avoiding the ills of modern society

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/8140679/height/100/width//thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/505111/custom-color/e78438″ height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Dr. Phil Maffetone returns to the show and we take a few steps back to cover some big picture items. First, the tremendous amount manipulation and hype we are exposed to each day with mainstream media is destructive and unhealthy. Phil disengages from this…

Logan Schwartz–Transforming From Training Mentality to Lifestyle Mentality

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/7843484/height/100/width//thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/505111/custom-color/e78438″ height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Brad welcomes Logan Schwartz of AustinVitalityCoach.com to discuss evolved concepts of athletic training within the context of healthy living. It’s time to reject the flawed and narrow focus of the traditional athletic training approach, where the focus is on work output connected specifically to…

Q&A and Brad Monologue

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/7591529/height/100/width//thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/505111/custom-color/e78438″ height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Brad kicks off with the news that Primal Endurance podcast episodes are moving over to publish on the Primal Blueprint channel in the near future! All archived Primal Endurance shows will live forever on the existing podcast channel, but be sure to subscribe to the…

Listener Q&A

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Dude Spellings, Part 2

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/7166297/height/100/width//thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/505111/custom-color/e78438″ height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Brad continues a lively conversation with Dude Spellings of Austin, TX. Dude describes how he overcame his frustration with his “slow” MAF training and allowed himself to build a strong aerobic base. Oh yeah, he also lost another 25 pounds to get down to…

Dude Spellings, Part 1

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/7134710/height/100/width//thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/505111/custom-color/e78438″ height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Brad Kearns talks to a big-time peak performance enthusiast from Austin, TX named Dude Spellings. Dude is an avid Speedgolfer, primal/paleo/keto eater, cold therapy enthusiast, and endurance athlete devoted to the Primal Endurance approach. He is deep into the primal living journey and a…

Deconstructing Eluid Kipchoge’s Incredible Marathon World Record

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/7104821/height/100/width//thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/505111/custom-color/e78438″ height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] This episode was inspired by awesome email commentary from a devoted listener, Primal Endurance advocate, and accomplished collegiate level runner Jack McGinness. Kipchoge recently ran the Berlin Marathon in 2:01.39, shattering the previous record and closing in on the previously unfathomable 2:00 barrier. Kipchoge’s…

Rethinking No Pain, No Gain

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/7020536/height/100/width/480/thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/505111/custom-color/e78438″ height=”100″ width=”480″ scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] This show is about rethinking the basic notions of athletic training, particularly the ‘no pain no gain’ model that’s been widely criticized but is still embedded into DNA of many endurance athletes. Brad offers insights from four experts that may just blow your mind and…

Phil Maffetone Pt.2 (Rebroadcast)

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/6979383/height/100/width/480/thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/505111/custom-color/e78438″ height=”100″ width=”480″ scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Listen in as Brad Kearns and Dr. Phil Maffetone have a casual chat about an assortment of interesting topics related to endurance training and general health. Brad complains about his crash and burn patterns, where he feels great for a while and then has…

Phil Maffetone

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/6966483/height/100/width/480/thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/505111/custom-color/e78438″ height=”100″ width=”480″ scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Host Brad Kearns talks to one of the true legends of endurance athletics, Dr. Phil Maffetone. Dr. Maffetone has advised some of the greatest endurance athletes in history, like triathlon champions Mike Pigg and Mark Allen. For decades, Dr. Maffetone has been promoting the…

Mark Allen

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/6939827/height/100/width/480/thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/505111/custom-color/e78438″ height=”100″ width=”480″ scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Host Brad Kearns catches up with Mark Allen, the greatest triathlete in history, who has a record six victories at the Hawaii Ironman and ten victories at the Nice, France World Long Course Championship. Today, he is a popular triathlon coach at MarkAllenCoaching.com, TV…

Andre Obradovic

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/6912302/height/100/width/480/thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/505111/custom-color/e78438″ height=”100″ width=”480″ scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] By popular demand, Andre is back on the show! This engaging chap from Australia generated great accolades on his first podcast appearance, so Brad and Dr. Lindsay Taylor catch up with him again to talk about his life coaching strategies. Yes, this stuff has…

Listener Q&A

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/6885951/height/100/width/480/thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/505111/custom-color/e78438″ height=”100″ width=”480″ scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Dave Reed from the UK has been really working with the book since January and has adopted primal diet, MAF training and now is fat adapted.  He has been racing but finds his performance has dipped.  Would going MAF since January have caused a dip…

#160: Listener Q&A

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/6858980/height/100/width/480/thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/505111/custom-color/e78438″ height=”100″ width=”480″ scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Brad covers some very thoughtful Q&A, including where weights might fit into the seemingly rigid guidelines and how Primal Endurance differs from Primal Blueprint Fitness guidelines. He looks at the possibility of over-consuming fat and possibly compromising fat loss goals. Brad’s super duper awesome cure for…

#159: Q&A with Janet Jackson and Gross Hematuria

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/6834702/height/100/width/480/thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/505111/custom-color/e78438″ height=”100″ width=”480″ scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Host Brad Kearns shares the little known secret about Janet Jackson’s racy lyrics in the song “If” that were imperceptible to the human ear when it was getting radio play in the 90s as a hit song. Horrors Casey Kasem! Brad talks about the…

#158: Tom Seabourne

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/6807026/height/100/width/480/thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/505111/custom-color/e78438″ height=”100″ width=”480″ scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Brad catches up with Guinness World Record holding ultra-endurance athlete Tom Seabourne, a professor of Exercise Physiology at Northeast Texas Community College who has pushed the limits of human endurance with numerous finishes in what Outside magazine calls the toughest athletic event in the…

#157: How To Run Faster

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#156: How to Swim Faster

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/6755815/height/100/width/480/thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/505111/custom-color/e78438″ height=”100″ width=”480″ scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Brad lays out a master plan for you to improve your swimming performance in multisport events. And no, sorry, it’s not about pushing harder and grinding out more yards. It entails a strategic approach where you emphasize the right things and work smarter instead…

#155: Facebook Live Listener Q&A

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/6735320/height/100/width/480/thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/505111/custom-color/e78438″ height=”100″ width=”480″ scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Host Brad Kearns ups the ante and records this podcast as a Facebook Live event! You can find the video to the show archived on the Primal Endurance Facebook page. Frequent contributor David Lapp weighs in on the do’s and don’ts of cold water…

#154: Deep Questions

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/6710714/height/100/width/480/thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/505111/custom-color/e78438″ height=”100″ width=”480″ scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Brad fields many interesting and unusual questions in today’s podcast. Question from Charles: What entails maximum sustained power training? How often should a person do this?  [00:01:27] Brad warns about the danger of road cycling. [00:12:11]  Brad explains workouts done properly. [00:18:08]  David Lapp…

#153: Andre Obradovic: Don’t Be A Muppet, Be a Powerful, Fat Burning Beast

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/6683900/height/100/width/480/thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/505111/custom-color/e78438″ height=”100″ width=”480″ scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Host Brad Kearns talks to Andre Obradovic from Melbourne, Australia. Andre is a highly engaging personal trainer, triathlon coach, and elite level performer in the 50+ ranks at 70.3 triathlon?ranked 10th in the Ironman All World Athlete rankings for Australia, the most competitive triathlon…

#152: Listener Q&A

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/6654409/height/100/width/480/thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/505111/custom-color/e78438″ height=”100″ width=”480″ scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Brad Kearns tackles more interesting Q&A from Primal Endurance podcast listeners and book readers. Submit your questions at www.primalblueprint.com/endurance and they will get covered on the air.  While the questions relate to the specific needs of the individual, the answers are presented in a manner that…

#151: Mark Cucuzella

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/6635878/height/100/width/480/thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/505111/custom-color/e78438″ height=”100″ width=”480″ scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Host Brad Kearns welcomes pioneering physician and legendary endurance runner Dr. Mark Cucuzella of West Virginia. Mark has run a sub-3 hour marathon for 31 consecutive years! With an all-time best of 2:24, he is still going strong at age 51. And he is doing this stuff in barefoot/minimal footwear.…

#150: Listener Q&A

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/6609295/height/100/width/480/thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/505111/custom-color/e78438″ height=”100″ width=”480″ scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Brad Kearns tackles more interesting Q&A from Primal Endurance podcast listeners and book readers. Submit your questions at www.primalblueprint.com/endurance and they will get covered on the air.  While the questions relate to the specific needs of the individual, the answers are presented in a manner that…

#149: Listener Q&A

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/6581498/height/100/width/480/thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/505111/custom-color/e78438″ height=”100″ width=”480″ scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Brad Kearns tackles more interesting Q&A from Primal Endurance podcast listeners and book readers. Submit your questions at www.primalblueprint.com/endurance and they will get covered on the air.  While the questions relate to the specific needs of the individual, the answers are presented in a manner that…

#148: Listener Q&A

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/6557427/height/100/width/480/thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/505111/custom-color/e78438″ height=”100″ width=”480″ scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Brad Kearns tackles more interesting Q&A from Primal Endurance podcast listeners and book readers. Submit your questions at www.primalblueprint.com/endurance and they will get covered on the air.  While the questions relate to the specific needs of the individual, the answers are presented in a manner that…

# 147: Andrew MacNaughton

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/6530570/height/100/width/480/thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/505111/custom-color/e78438″ height=”100″ width=”480″ scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Host Brad Kearns welcomes favored recurring guest Andrew MacNaughton of TheAthletesPotential. It’s been a while since we caught up with Andrew, so he details his dietary experimentation with keto, his return to training after a year of minimal exercise, and the usual assortment of juicy…

#146: Listener Q&A

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/6504693/height/100/width/480/thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/505111/custom-color/e78438″ height=”100″ width=”480″ scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Brad Kearns tackles more interesting Q&A from Primal Endurance podcast listeners and book readers. Submit your questions at www.primalblueprint.com/endurance and they will get covered on the air.  While the questions relate to the specific needs of the individual, the answers are presented in a manner that…

#145: Catching Up With Brad, Part 2

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/6478432/height/100/width/480/thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/505111/custom-color/e78438″ height=”100″ width=”480″ scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Brad continues to discuss topics of recent interest and new strategies he is trying out in training experiments, including his plunging deep into the world of temperature therapy. In consult with Dr. Kelly Starrett, author of Becoming a Supple Leopard and founder of MobilityWOD.com, you’ll…

#144: Athletic Endeavors and Evolving Views on Training Update

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/6454100/height/100/width/480/thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/505111/custom-color/e78438″ height=”100″ width=”480″ scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Check out this episode!

#143: Simon Marshall

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/6427479/height/100/width/480/thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/505111/custom-color/e78438″ height=”100″ width=”480″ scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Lindsay welcomes Simon Marshall, Ph.D., one half of the brain trust behind Braveheart Coaching (braveheartcoach.com) and co-author along with his wife Lesley Paterson of The Brave Athlete: Calm the F*ck Down and Rise to the Occasion. Simon is an expert in helping athletes of all…

#142: Listener Q&A

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/6396706/height/100/width/480/thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/505111/custom-color/e78438″ height=”100″ width=”480″ scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Brad Kearns tackles more interesting Q&A from Primal Endurance podcast listeners and book readers. Submit your questions at www.primalblueprint.com/endurance and they will get covered on the air. While the questions relate to the specific needs of the individual, the answers are presented in a manner that…

# 141: Brock Armstrong

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/6356923/height/100/width/480/thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/505111/custom-color/e78438″ height=”100″ width=”480″ scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Host Brad Kearns welcomes the Brock the Renaissance man from Vancouver, Canada. Brock is deep into the podcast scene as a producer and host of numerous health/fitness/primal-paleo/biohacking style shows, and also a longtime endurance coach. His Workplace Hero podcast helps those with sedentary office…

#140: Tom Hughes

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/6349549/height/100/width/480/thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/505111/custom-color/e78438″ height=”100″ width=”480″ scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Host Brad Kearns welcomes Tom Hughes of Tri Mechanics in Great Britain. Tom is an expert in skill development and technique for endurance sports, and discusses the benefits of using barefoot/minimalist shoes to refine good running technique. Interestingly, wearing comfortable, cushiony shoes causes more…

#139: Aligning Behavior with Stated Goals

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/6317690/height/100/width/480/thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/505111/custom-color/e78438″ height=”100″ width=”480″ scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Hosts Brad Kearns and Dr. Linsday Taylor get deep into the psyche of the endurance athlete and address some of the common challenges. For happiness and well-being, it’s critical to behave in a manner congruent with your stated goals. When you are overtraining and…

#138: Listener Q&A

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/6294477/height/100/width/480/thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/505111/custom-color/e78438″ height=”100″ width=”480″ scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Brad Kearns tackles more interesting Q&A from Primal Endurance podcast listeners and book readers. Submit your questions at www.primalblueprint.com/endurance and they will get covered on the air.  While the questions relate to the specific needs of the individual, the answers are presented in a manner that…

#137: Listener Q&A

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/6268572/height/100/width/480/thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/505111/custom-color/e78438″ height=”100″ width=”480″ scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Brad Kearns tackles more interesting Q&A from Primal Endurance podcast listeners and book readers. Submit your questions at www.primalblueprint.com/endurance and they will get covered on the air.  While the questions relate to the specific needs of the individual, the answers are presented in a manner that…

#136: Rethinking Recovery

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/6243295/height/100/width/480/thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/505111/custom-color/e78438″ height=”100″ width=”480″ scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Host Brad Kearns talks in more detail about the importance of rethinking recovery, on the heels of the landmark MarksDailyApple.com post Rethinking Recovery, and also Brad’s recent podcast with Joel Jamieson. The profound insight for reflection is that we kinda sorta take recovery for…

#135: Intensity vs. MAF

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/6219069/height/100/width/480/thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/505111/custom-color/e78438″ height=”100″ width=”480″ scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Host Brad Kearns dusts off the age-old dilemma for endurance athletes: the relative benefits and contribution of intense efforts versus a commitment to aerobic base building to deliver best results. Brad reflects on his recent show with Dave Scott, where Dave advocated frequent brief,…

#134: Ben Lynch

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/6193835/height/100/width/480/thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/505111/custom-color/e78438″ height=”100″ width=”480″ scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Host Brad Kearns talks with Dr. Ben Lynch, author of the book Dirty Genes, which has hit #1 bestseller in its amazon category in January, 2018. Dr. Lynch explains with great clarity and specificity that your genes are not your destiny. He identifies individual genes that…

#120: Listener Q&A

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/6188463/height/100/width/480/thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/505111/custom-color/e78438″ height=”100″ width=”480″ scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Brad Kearns tackles more interesting Q&A from Primal Endurance podcast listeners and book readers. Submit your questions at www.primalblueprint.com/endurance and they will get covered on the air.  While the questions relate to the specific needs of the individual, the answers are presented in a manner that…

#119: Dave Scott

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/6188446/height/100/width/480/thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/505111/custom-color/e78438″ height=”100″ width=”480″ scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Host Brad Kearns catches up with the legendary Dave Scott, a 6-time Hawaii Ironman world champion and respected coach of both elite professional and amateur multisport enthusiasts. Dave is perhaps more steeped in the science of nutrition and exercise physiology than any other endurance athlete ever, so…

#133: Tommy Wood- Maximum Nutrition versus Fasting

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/6168619/height/100/width/480/thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/505111/custom-color/e78438″ height=”100″ width=”480″ scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Host Brad Kearns talks in further detail about the provocative comments from Dr. Tommy Wood during their recent podcast. Dr. Tommy proposed that if you are metabolically healthy, at optimal body fat composition, with good blood work and with ambitious fitness goals, you may…

#132: Listener Q&A

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/6143191/height/100/width/480/thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/505111/custom-color/e78438″ height=”100″ width=”480″ scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Brad Kearns tackles more interesting Q&A from Primal Endurance podcast listeners and book readers. Submit your questions at www.primalblueprint.com/endurance and they will get covered on the air. While the questions relate to the specific needs of the individual, the answers are presented in a manner that…

#131: Stefano Passarello – Keto Ironman Triathlete

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/6113448/height/100/width/480/thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/505111/custom-color/e78438″ height=”100″ width=”480″ scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Host Brad Kearns talks to Italian amateur triathlete Stefano Passarello, a longtime listener to the podcast who has an absolutely amazing success story with low carb, slow-paced endurance training. Stefano, an accounting firm CEO based in Hong Kong, has attained the highest level of…

#130: Q&A for Older Athletes

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/6099388/height/100/width/480/thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/505111/custom-color/e78438″ height=”100″ width=”480″ scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Host Brad Kearns leverages his previous podcast dedicated to older athletes by addressing some Q&A from folks out there fighting the battle, going for ambitious race goes in the older age categories. Everyone talks about how recovery takes longer when you get older, so…

#129: Andrew MacNaughton, Performance vs. Health, Part 2

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/6046097/height/100/width/480/thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/505111/custom-color/e78438″ height=”100″ width=”480″ scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Picking up the momentum from the previous show, Brad and Andrew continue to debate the healthiest way to be a competitive athlete, especially as you deal with aging in the background. Topics include comprehensive health assessments like Brad’s NourishBalanceThrive.com journey or that offered as…

#128: Andrew MacNaughton, Performance vs. Health, Part 1

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/6046087/height/100/width/480/thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/505111/custom-color/e78438″ height=”100″ width=”480″ scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Host Brad Kearns welcomes back #1 most popular recurring guest, Andrew MacNaughton, after a long break from the show. The two get right into it with a discussion of the large looming philosophical question for passionate athletes: how to manage the inherent tradeoff between…

#127: Listener Q&A

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/6009579/height/100/width/480/thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/505111/custom-color/e78438″ height=”100″ width=”480″ scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Brad Kearns tackles more interesting Q&A from Primal Endurance podcast listeners and book readers. Submit your questions at www.primalblueprint.com/endurance and they will get covered on the air.  While the questions relate to the specific needs of the individual, the answers are presented in a manner that…

#126: Jacques Devore

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/5984527/height/100/width/480/thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/505111/custom-color/e78438″ height=”100″ width=”480″ scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Host Mark Sisson welcomes his old friend and strength training expert Jacques DeVore, proprietor of Sirens and Titans Fitness in Los Angeles and Santa Barbara, CA. Jacques was featured extensively in the book Primal Endurance for his innovative Maximum Sustained Power (MSP) workout protocol…

#125: Phil Maffetone: Training

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/5835915/height/100/width/480/thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/505111/custom-color/e78438″ height=”100″ width=”480″ scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Co-hosts Brad Kearns and Lindsay Taylor hit Phil with some questions, including several submitted by members of the popular MAF Method Facebook group and the Primal Endurance Facebook group. Phil sets the record straight on the concept of a modified Maffetone aerobic maximum heart…

#124: Phil Maffetone: Overfat and Fat-Adapted Eating

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/5835905/height/100/width/480/thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/505111/custom-color/e78438″ height=”100″ width=”480″ scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Co-hosts Brad Kearns and Lindsay Taylor hit Phil with some questions, including several submitted by members of the popular MAF Method Facebook group and the Primal Endurance Facebook group. Phil sets the record straight on the concept of a modified Maffetone aerobic maximum heart…

#123: Tommy Wood

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/5835843/height/100/width/480/thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/505111/custom-color/e78438″ height=”100″ width=”480″ scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Host Brad Kearns welcomes Dr. Tommy Wood, Chief Medical Officer for NourishBalanceThrive.com, back to the show for a recap of Brad’s NourishBalanceThrive.com comprehensive health and peak performance biochemical testing. Listen to the first show with Dr. Tommy to get a sense of what his cutting-edge consultation…

#122: End of Season Rest Season

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/5880550/height/100/width/480/thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/505111/custom-color/e78438″ height=”100″ width=”480″ scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Host Brad Kearns talks about the importance of taking a break both physically and mentally from the grind of the competitive season. A physical break is essential to rebalance the body from the prolonged production of stress hormones resulting from the many hours on…

#121: Dan Pardi

[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/5835818/height/100/width/480/thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/505111/custom-color/e78438″ height=”100″ width=”480″ scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] In this episode, Lindsay talks to Dan Pardi, CEO of HumanOS. Dan’s mission is to develop health fluency, giving people the skills and knowledge they need to achieve maximum wellness. Lindsay met Dan at Paleo f(x) and ever since has been wanting to pick…