The Alive Awake podcast

The most important episode we've done. This episode is bigger than running, it's bigger than triathlon. Its bigger than us.

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Today, Scott and I discuss some of the things that prevent people from getting started with running or triathlon. We talk about procrastination, fear and other things that keep people from getting started. If you're struggling to get started, this episode is for you!

Today, Scott and I discuss what happens when new athletes have lost their motivation and find themselves frustrated. We discuss why this happens and what athletes can do to get their mojo back. 

Today, Scott and I discuss basic nutrition for athletes including the basics of carbohydrates, proteins and fats, and how they apply to your training. 

In this episode, Scott and i answer the top 4 questions from a new runnner, including questions on pace, heart rate, running form and injury. 

Running can be a very isolating sport, and can sometimes become frustrating and monotonous. Mile after mile, with nothing to run with except our thoughts and the sound of our shoes on the pavement, can make running a chore. 

Today, Scott and I discuss different ways you can add some variety to your training to help make running suck less. 

As the warmer weather approaches, running in the heat is about making sound decisions and employing a little common sense. Running in heat and humidity can be dangerous. Today, Scott and I discuss what precautions you can take to prepare your body and stay safe while training in the heat. 

In this episode, Scott and I discuss the mental aspect of coming back from an extended period of time off. Whether it be from injury, sickness, surgery, or just an extended time away, there is a mental battle that takes place when it comes to going back to square one and starting all over again. 

In this time of Corona virus lockdown, there has been a resurgence in health and fitness. More and more people are getting outside and getting active. There seems to be renewed interest from those who have been putting off training for that first 5k or that first triathlon. 

In today's episode, Scott and I discuss why NOW is the time to get out and start training, and be the best that you can be. 

Without a specific goal, as runners and triathletes, we are simply running on the hamster wheel, blindly "training", with no specificity to what we are doing. In this Episode, Scott and I discuss the importance of setting goals and how to make sure that those goals are specific, realistic and achievable.