Canine Handler Fitness Podcast

What’s Your Weak Link on Course?

You know where you need to be on course. So why does your body sometimes make it so damn hard to get there? “Getting fitter” isn't a very useful goal if you don't know w

Are You Actually Warming Up Your Team? with Laurren Bastian

You warm up your dog before you run, but are you actually preparing BOTH athletes on your team for what's about to happen? And does a quick walk around really count as a

Why You Can't Make Yourself Work Out

You WANT to work out. You know you'll probably feel better afterward. So why can it still feel almost impossible to make yourself do it? You might be calling it a motiva

Your Gut Might Be Training Your Cravings

What if eating healthier wasn't about giving things up, but about discovering foods you'll love for the rest of your life? Most nutrition advice tells us what to stop ea

The New Rules of Aging

What if getting older didn't mean becoming slower, weaker, or less capable? In this episode, I'm sharing why I believe we've accepted far too many stories about aging th

The Strength Your Dog Actually Needs

Most leg workouts build stronger muscles. The best ones teach your body how to use that strength. Today I'm letting you inside my coaching brain to show you why I built

Is It Perimenopause or Is It Conditioning?

What if it isn't your age... or even perimenopause... but simply that your body has never been asked to do what you're asking of it now? This is a real coaching story a

You're Trying To Solve The Wrong Problem

This is a real coaching story about a real client. She came to me convinced she needed more discipline. She was exhausted. Agility felt hard. She was constantly craving

The Summer Fitness Reality Nobody Talks About

Every spring we make ambitious plans. We're going to work out more. Train the dog. Travel. Garden. Go to trials. Tackle projects around the house. Spend more time outsid

The Biggest Lie About Getting Faster

Most people think getting faster means doing more. More running. More intervals. More workouts. More effort. But what if the problem isn't that you're not doing enou

You're Probably Working Too Hard To Run This Slow

Do you ever feel like you're working incredibly hard when you run, but not getting much speed in return? In this episode, we're diving into a concept I call energy leaks

Too Hot to Train? Let's Talk About It

Summer arrives and suddenly the workouts that felt easy in the spring feel harder. Your heart rate is higher, your energy is lower, and between trials, travel, and hot we

The Fitness Double Standard Dog Handlers Have

Your dog has a conditioning plan. They have warm-ups, recovery days, fitness exercises, and maybe even a few supplements. You know what they weigh, how they're moving, an

Toy Skills That Make Everything Else Easier with Shade Whitesel

Your dog loves toys. So why is toy training still a struggle? A lot of dogs love chasing, grabbing, and carrying toys. But loving toys and knowing how to play with a hum

The ‘I Don’t Have Time’ Fix That Actually Works

Ever said “I can’t do it all.” ... And when you can’t do it all, it’s really easy to do nothing. That space between wanting to keep going and not having the time is wher

Your System Is Doing What You Built It to Do (But Is It What You Really Want)

Most people have a system issue, both in scheduling and in their headspace around fitness. Because if you’ve ever planned to work out and then didn’t know what to do op

The “I’ll Start Monday” Trap

There are two types of people when it comes to working out. People who stop… and stay stopped. And people who stop… and then keep going. The difference isn’t motivation

Stop Relying on Motivation. Start Training Your Brain.

You can’t fix your habits until you understand what’s actually driving your behavior. Because if you’ve ever: started a routine and couldn’t stick with itfelt motivated

Build a Teammate That Lasts: Puppy Foundations for Lifelong Performance with Kelly Daniel

What if the way you raise your puppy is quietly deciding your entire agility future? If you want to go deeper into this, join Bree and I for Kelly's class this term thro

How to Actually Get Faster (Without Just Running More)

Spring is coming. Which means more running… more sprinting… more time moving with your dog outdoors. And every year, I see the same thing happen: Handlers go from wint