The Training Edge

Sports photography has the power to define the style and emotion of an athlete as well as to change how a sport is perceived. This episode, I chat with Cody Mann about the world of sports photography. We discuss what the life of a sports photographer is like, how photography is used in the realm of professional sport, and how photography can drive popular understanding of a sport. 

You can find Cody on Instagram @bikespiratesandscotch

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When should athletes use physical therapy? This week we chat about just that. My guest is Larry Meyer - the founder of Build Sports Performance Labs here in Colorado. We discuss how, for many athletes, physical therapy isn’t being used to its fullest; the most common injuries he sees among endurance athletes; and the methodologies he uses across sports physical therapy and biomechanics.

You can find Larry and Build on Instagram @buildlabspt

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Rachel Māia is a para climber who, in 2019, decided to have her left leg amputated. In this episode she shares how- as an athlete and a person- is she overcoming all the challenges life throws her way, from continuing to compete to raising three children. All athletes must overcome obstacles, but when faced with something that seems insurmountable, what can we learn about how to push through?

You can find Rachel on Instagram @rachelmaianz

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Next, I chat with five-time Indian National Champion Naveen John about the process of growing the sport of cycling in India. Naveen and I discuss the challenges of growing a sport in a country where it hasn’t previously been popularized and why he decided to make this one of his life goals.

You can find Naveen on Instagram @naweenwithav

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For today's episode, I chat with professional Biathlete and olympian Clare Egan. Clare and I discuss technicality of sport, the ability of an athlete to become a specialist, and what that means, in particular, for biathlon, which is a sport that combines the two highly-specialized sports of shooting and skiing.

You can find Clare on Instagram @clareeganbiathlete

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You can find host Isaiah @isaiah.newkirk

Next, I sit down with pro-cycling soigneur Emma Caughlin to discuss the importance of massage during athletic training and racing. We talk about different types of massage, when they are best used, and how they can be beneficial. From race stories to athlete preferences, Emma shares how massage is both personal and pivotal for unlocking your best race results.

You can find Emma @emscaugh

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For this episode I am exploring how technology can have an impact in sport. Today, with my guest Ivan Ogorman we chat about the use of technology in bike fitting. We get into how bike fitting has evolved, where the industry is going, how technology has played a roll, and how some technologies in the wrong hands can be ineffective.

You can find Ivan on instagram @ivanogorman

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This week I chatted with the founder of the well-respected elite cycling team Gateway Devo- Chris Creed. We discuss how he finds undiscovered talent and then how he nurtures those riders to discover their best, personally and professionally.

You can find Chris on instagram @creedmonster

As well as his team @gatewaydevocycling

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This week I discuss fear with ultra-runner Allison Baca. All athletes face fear and adversity in their own way, and how we do that shapes who we become. Allison has competed in many sports on the professional level, and in each, she learned to overcome different obstacles in the pursuit of finding her limits.

You can find Allison on instagram @allisonlbaca 

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This week I had a great discussion with former pro cyclist Grant Koontz about how he reconciles “living the pro life” with breaking the mold of the stereotypical pro cyclist and how finding his own way allowed him to find happiness and success of a different kind.

You can find Grant on instagram @rakoooontz

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You can find host Isaiah @isaiah.newkirk