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Ryan Hughes is a senior standout middle distance runner for St Albert.  St. Albert is a class 1A school, but they have a tradition of being one of the top programs in the state.  Ryan was part of their state championship team title as a sophomore.  He recently ran a solo time trial on the track and ran 1:59.  Listen to how he is coping with Covid-19 and what his plans are for the future.

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Scott Christensen wraps up the 3rd and final section of his interview with the mental aspects of the sport.  He specifically engages in why champions win and how we develop them to deliver in big moments.  Every coach has great athletes that come through their system.  This is a must listen to ensure you are ready when the time comes to assist them on their journey. 

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Atlantic junior, Craig Alan Becker, is one of the best 800 meter runners in the state.  He talks about what it was like being part of a state winning 4x800 relay as just a freshman and what he hopes the future holds for the rest of his high school running career.

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Helen Gould was a middle distance standout at West Des Moines Valley High School.  She currently races for the University of South Dakota.  Helen placed 2nd twice and 3rd once in the Iowa HS State Track and Field Championships in the 1500.  She talks about why that race is so special to her and how she has had success at that distance.

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Ryan Schweizer is headed home.  The former Dowling Catholic standout will be leaving Notre Dame to run for the Drake Bulldogs starting this fall.  The former 1:50/4:05 runner is perhaps the most talented middle distance boy to ever grace an Iowa track.  The younger brother of American 3k record holder, Karissa Schweizer, believes he can once again return to the form that brought him 9 state individual championships in his high school career.  Listen in to hear what brought about the transfer and why he believes Drake will be the place to revitalize his running career.

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Kelsey Schweizer is a standout track and field athlete at the University of Missouri.  She is also the younger sister of indoor 3k American record holder, Karissa Schweizer.  Kelsey spends her 3 minute segment highlighting what makes her special as well spilling some beans on family members.

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Humboldt standout, Quinton Orr, comes on the podcast after being nominated by former Algona state champion, Trey Engen.  Quinton talks about what it is like training with the season cancelled and what it is like racing in Northwest Iowa with some of the best 3A runners and teams in the state.

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Ellen Davis is a former standout runner from North Linn High School where she won 15 state xc and track titles.  She went on to run for the University of Missouri.  Ellen is currently a sports dietitian for HyVee at the Waukee and West Des Moines locations.  In this episode she touches on how to stay fit nutritionally during quarantine, how to monitor your iron levels, and new findings in the study of the female athlete triad.

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National level coach, Scott Christensen, talks about the importance of understanding the physical make-up and characteristics of each athlete.  Pick back up from Part 1 and listen to more great coaching conversation with one of the best in the business. 

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This short episode provides insight into what exactly we do at XLR8 Performance Lab.  If you came across us via the podcast you may not have familiarity with our business and how we are profoundly impacting athletic performance for athletes all throughout Iowa and beyond.  Take a listen and understand exactly how we are building a company that is geared towards creating the highest achieving athletes as well as the healthiest.  Feel free to connect for more information via the contact info below.  

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Ben Tilus
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