The journey of any Lifetime Athlete has many turns, ups, and downs. But we keep on keeping on. In today’s episode I have a conversation about injury, surgery, rehab, training, and the passion for life with Brady Wiseman. The title states that there is advice for shoulder surgery patients, and that’s indeed true, but this show is rich with wisdom…

Sometimes you have great fortune in this life. You get to hang out with cool people. People who bring you up, and who inspire you to do the same for others. This is how it goes with Tammy Walker, my friend, colleague, and training partner for many years. Tammy is a Renaissance woman who embodies and exemplifies the concept of…

The title says it all. Training before and after surgery is an art form. Specifically, in this episode I answer three listener questions. How do I train for my upcoming surgery and make sure I’m optimally prepared? What can I do to maintain my conditioning in the pre and post surgical periods? And how do I blend rehab with training…

Since I’m older than a very popular artist, you might think I’m the original JZ. Actually, those initials go back 4 generations in my family, so my great grandfather might be the original JZ. But this episode is about me, John Zombro. My good friend Ruth Kack, who has been a guest on the show several times, turns the tables…

In this episode I combine tips and techniques relating to the conditioning and gear we discussed in Parts 1 and 2, while telling a few stories of great adventures in the field. I hope you find this show to be equal parts informative and entertaining! Remember, backcountry hunters are the original athletes, you can and should train for your sport,…

Here’s wishing you a great holiday. In addition to expressing my gratitude for YOU, I’m offering a few shopping tips for Lifetime Athletes and a preview to some exciting upcoming content at TLA! This podcast was brought to you by The Lifetime Athlete Coaching and Training Services. Our focus is helping you to achieve peak athletic performance in any sport…

In this episode I have the privilege of discussing the Backpacking Athlete with engineer, data scientist and BackpackingLight.com founder, Ryan Jordan. Ryan and I cover physical preparation, gear, ethics, and life enrichment as it revolves around ultralight backcountry travel. This is an episode you won’t want to miss! This podcast was brought to you by The Lifetime Athlete Coaching and…

We all deserve to be athletic for life…to be Hard to Kill on the playing field and beyond. In this episode I detail the specific system I developed and use to coach, train, and guide my clients. This is how I build Lifetime Athletes. This podcast was brought to you by The Lifetime Athlete Coaching and Training Services. Our focus…

One of the great things about being a modern backcountry hunter is all the cool gear we have at our disposal. Of course, the outdoor experience itself is king, but quality gear can make you more safe, comfortable, and effective as a backcountry hunter. The athletic mountain hunter benefits greatly from the wise use of technology. This episode is not…

It’s Turkey Trot time! All across the country, runners and athletes of all types are training for a Thanksgiving race. This episode provides you with a few key workouts that can make your T-day run a great success. Enjoy! This podcast was brought to you by The Lifetime Athlete Coaching and Training Services. Our focus is helping you to achieve…