The XLR8 Performance Lab Podcast

Fab Four On The Fast Track

Send us Fan Mail Four state champions, four distinct paths, one honest conversation about what it really takes to get faster, stay healthy, and choose the right next ste

Does Tailored Training Even Matter?

Send us Fan Mail As the indoor track season draws to a close, our athletes at XLR8 Performance Lab have left their marks on the record books. Join us for a recap of thes

5 Reasons Long Slow Distance Running is Dumb! (And maybe a few reasons it's not...)

Send us Fan Mail Is your endurance training really pushing you towards peak performance or just pushing you towards a plateau? Prepare to have your training beliefs test

Breaking Boundaries: Elov Osslon's Record-Setting Journey in Ultramarathons

Send us Fan Mail In this  episode, we dive into the world of ultramarathon racing with Elov Olsson, a Swedish sensation in the running community. Elov's story is on

Fueling Athlete Success: Mike Gettemy's Coaching Revolution with XLR8 Performance Lab

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Fueling Athlete Success with Mike Gettemy's Coaching Revolution In this inspiring episode of The XLR8 Performance Lab Podcast, we sit down with

Chasing Olympic Dreams: The Austin O'Brien Training & Story

Send us Fan Mail In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Austin O'Brien, a semi-pro runner for Runablaze Iowa and certified mental performance coach. Austin&apo

The Mental Game: What Made Matthew Schaul's Jump in Performance Possible

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the XLR8 Performance Lab Podcast, we dive deep into the world of mindset and performance with an athlete who's seen remarkable g

New Horizons: The Ever-Shifting Priorities of Jackson Mace-Maynard

Send us Fan Mail Join us in this insightful episode of the XLR8 Performance Lab Podcast as we sit down with Jackson Mace-Maynard, a talented athlete whose journey from h

Hayden Kuhn: A Journey from XLR8 to University of Iowa

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the XLR8 Alumni series, we have the privilege of sitting down with Hayden Kuhn. Hayden's story is a testament to the incredible

Athlete Breakdown: Maya Bergstrom | Progressive Threshold

Send us Fan Mail Athlete Breakdown: Maya Bergstrom | Progressive Threshold  In this episode of the XLR8 Performance Lab Podcast, join us as we unravel the intriguing wo

Shaylyn DeYoung: Coaching for Success With Swim, Cycle, Run, and Triathlon

Send us Fan Mail Shaylyn DeYoung: Coaching for Success With Swim, Cycle, Run, and Triathlon In this episode of the XLR8 Performance Lab Podcast, we dive into the world

XLR8 Update | Ben Tilus & Riley Witt

Send us Fan Mail In this exciting episode of the XLR8 Performance Lab Podcast, join hosts Ben Tilus and Riley Witt as they unveil the latest developments in the world of

Athlete Breakdown: Collin Houg | Mastering Precision Training

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the "XLR8 Performance Lab Podcast," we delve into the fascinating world of precision training with none other than Collin Houg. We e

Athlete Breakdown: Landon Bendgen | Guide to Tempo Runs

Send us Fan Mail Athlete Breakdown: Landon Bendgen | Guide to Tempo Runs Tempo runs are a vital component of any runner's training regimen, but mastering them can

Athlete Breakdown: Claire Helmers | Inside The Norwegian Training Model

Send us Fan Mail Join us in this exciting episode as we dive deep into the world of endurance training with XLR8 athlete Claire Helmers. Claire has been on an incredible

Athlete Breakdown: Tommy Hensley | Inside the Testing Process

Send us Fan Mail In this compelling episode, we venture into the world of athletic performance testing with Tommy Hensley. Join us as we unveil the intricacies of Tommy&

Athlete Breakdown: Charlie Bennett | Increasing Fat Max and Long Covid Recovery

Send us Fan Mail In this enlightening episode, we're delving into the world of strategic running and performance enhancement once again. This time, our focus is on

Athlete Breakdown: Abel Squires | Tips For High Anaerobic Distance Runners

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we're taking a deep dive into the world of running strategy and tactics. Specifically, we're focusing on how Abel Squires can

Resilience Redefined: Maddie Block's Unwavering Spirit

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, titled "Resilience Redefined: Maddie Block's Unwavering Spirit," we dive deep into the inspiring narrative of a young athlete who

Making History: The Cailie Logue Legacy

Send us Fan Mail Join us for an electrifying episode of the XLR8 Performance Lab podcast as we dive into the incredible running journey of Cailie Logue, a true powerhous