Afternoon Snack

Return of the Snack!

The Afternoon Snack returns after a mid-summer break! In this episode, we share what we've been up to this summer, our fundraising efforts with The Be Good Foundation, Re

Rebecca Rusch - Motivation, Movement, and the Summer Streak

This is our very first collaborative episode between Afternoon Snack and What's the Rusch, bringing Rebecca Rusch onto the show to launch our Summer Streak Challenge toge

All About 5/3/1 Strength Training and Why It's Probably Right for You

In this episode, we dive into the 5/3/1 Strength Training Program that has been the backbone of the Tactic Fitness program for almost 12 weeks. It was designed by Jim Wen

To Grit or to Quit? - On the Courage and Commitment of Letting Go

To Grit or To Quit? That is the question. Quitting is an essential skill. It takes courage and honesty in reflection to be able to see a long view of where you're going a

Dusty Bandita, Adventures in Idaho, and the Power of Yes!

The summer of bike adventures continues! In this episode, we talk about the Dusty Bandita, bike packing in Idaho with Rebecca Rusch, our all-new Summer Streak challenge,

The Unbound 200 Race Recap: Lessons in Persistence

What a year it was for the most famous gravel race in the world, Unbound. Set in Emporia, Kansas in June, it's not a question of if you will ride in bad weather, it's a q

Race Recap: Calgary Marathon Edition

Alex ran the Calgary marathon for the third time on May 24th which marks her 10th marathon. In this episode, she speaks about her experience leading into the race, how di

Hannah Simms on The Fernie Gravel Grind, Women in Racing, and Where Gravel is Going

Hannah Simms is on the show today! Hannah races gravel and MTB for Kona Bikes and The Easton Overland Team. And as impressive as she is on the bike, she is equally impres

Gone Phishing - Taper Tantrums and Sleazy Scammers

With the Calgary marathon and Unbound 200 coming up, we (Alex and Meredith) are both in full on taper mode. Tapering is one of the most effective ways to get the most out

Concretegate - End of an Era, More Lessons in AI, and Doing Things the Right Way

Today's episode is for the die hards - those people in our community who have been following along with Meredith's concrete court saga. It's the facts versus a completely

Revisting the Metabolic Toggles

The two biggest inputs we have into our physiology and metabolism are what we eat and what we do for movement and exercise. There are 4 unique metabolic scenarios that em

So, what's the deal with Peptides?

The story arch of the current peptide craze is mind bogglingly illogical. It is one of the most common things we get asked about which is kind of nuts because... we aren'

You want me to Theragun what? A spring endurance training update

With the Calgary Marathon coming up for Alex and Unbound 200 for Meredith, spring training is in full swing and along with it all of the aches and pains that can be expec

Deb Armstrong on New Challenges, Giving Back, and Living Young

Deb Armstrong is truly one of a kind. She is an Olympic gold medalist but as you will learn quickly in this episode, that accomplishment doesn't define who she is. After

Raising the Floor - The Dos and Don'ts of Improving Aerobic (and Life) Capacity

Alex and Meredith Dive into aerobic development, the 2 ventilatory thresholds (VT1, VT2), zone 2 training, field testing for everyday athletes, the downsides to intensity

The Power of Yes

Can one word change your life? Yes. Pun intended. Yes embodies a way of being and making decisions that can sometimes feel against the grain, scary, and add odds with a f

Adventures in Artificial Intelligence - Part 1

Artificial intelligence is undoubtedly here to stay but the way people choose to use it has implications beyond the obvious. Join us as we discuss AI use in the coaching

Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes! Alex's New Approach (and Coach) for Hybrid Training

If you know Alex, you know that she struggles with change. Especially big ones. And you also probably know how seriously she takes her training for running, strength, and

Joy is not Resistance (but it still matters) - a Solo Show from Meredith

In my first solo episode, I (Meredith) step behind the mic to reflect on the tension between joy, guilt, and real resistance. This show dives into the nuance of emotional

Research Round Up! Autophagy, Reps in Reserve, and Sugar Cravings

This episode is a research round up! We are discussing three new (ish) studies and reviews on nutrition, strength training, and a study that helped us change our mind!