RyR Endurance Team podcast

Dean and Paula share highlights from the Olympics and discuss several other topics including: respect for women athletes, the Collins Cup, Formula 1 triathlons, swimming with sharks, cycling in a velodrome, and more. They also discuss being consistent with training and not giving up when you can't avoid missing a workout.

Being a runner, triathlete, or athlete in most sports requires commitment and determination.  There will be times when we struggle to keep going.  That's when the breakthroughs happen.  Oftentimes it hurts to go beyond what you thought you could accomplish.  Define your new limits by knowing that it's going to hurt a little.

Dean and Paula discuss what it takes to be great. They share quotes from famous athletes who learned to overcome the discomfort of the moment to achieve greatness.

There are a lot of running styles even among professional athletes.  What are some of the keys to great running form?  

There are benefits to being a runner and other benefits to being a triathlete.  Over the course of an athletic career, you may transition from one to the other.

Mike Hillyard is an accomplished athlete and legendary coach of the USI Screaming Eagles track and cross country programs.  He has developed countless All-Americans and has been awarded the Great Lakes Valley Coach of the Year award 28 times.

Mike Hillyard is an accomplished athlete and legendary coach of the USI Screaming Eagles track and cross country programs.  He has developed countless All-Americans and has been awarded the Great Lakes Valley Coach of the Year award 28 times.

As a runner or triathlete, you want to run.  But sometimes you develop an injury and have to stop.  How can you maintain run fitness until you are able to run again?

Proper nutrition is one of the keys to improving fitness and overall health.  Learn a few tips and recipes to help you fuel for success.

As endurance athletes, we value the importance of physical training and competition.  What does the Bible say about running?

How do you set your expectations for the future?  Too much emphasis on the past can lead to frustration or not reaching your full potential.