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New podcast: The Athlete's Compass, helping everyday athletes navigate endurance training and health
Dear [Subscriber's Name],
We're thrilled to announce the launch of our brand new podcast: The Athlete's Compass.
The weekly podcast is your compass for navigating endurance training and health. In this show, we explore the cardinal directions of training, nutrition, recovery, and mindset, delving into the dynamic relationship that drives success for the everyday athlete.
What's in Store for You:
- Personal Stories: Dive into the inspiring and often funny journeys of our hosts, coach, scientist, athlete and Athletica founder, Paul Laursen, coach/scientist/athlete, Marjaana Rakai and coach/athlete Paul Warloski, and learn how they transformed their athletic paths and life perspectives.
- Expert Insights: Join Professor Paul Laursen and other guest experts as they debunk myths like "no pain, no gain," offering smarter training strategies.
- Health-Focused Approach: Discover the critical balance between pushing your limits and prioritizing health to achieve sustainable athletic success.
- Listener Q&A Sessions: Get your burning questions answered in our special Q&A episodes.
In our inaugural episode, we dive deep into the personal transformations of our hosts and explore how mental resilience plays a crucial role in sports. We also tackle the often-overlooked importance of listening to your body to avoid overtraining.
Subscribe and Listen or Watch
Available on iTunes, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts. Don't miss out on our journey into the heart of endurance sports.
Watch the video podcast on YouTube
We can't wait to share this adventure with you and look forward to connecting in a way that uplifts, informs, and inspires. Here's to achieving our best, healthiest selves – together!
Have fun training and remember to train smarter, not harder.
Mark
P.S. We love feedback! Let us know what topics you'd like us to cover in future episodes.
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