The Athlete's Compass
The Athlete’s Compass Podcast is your compass for navigating endurance training and health. In this show, we explore the cardinal directions of training, nutrition, recovery, and mindset, delving into the dynamic relationship that drives athletic success.
Athletes are more than numbers; they're individuals with unique lifestyles and mindset challenges. Coaches who understand these personal nuances play a vital role in their athletes' journey. While training details and data are important, tools like Athletica provide a solution to streamline the technicalities, allowing coaches to focus on the human connection which makes the human coaches the best they can be.
Each week, renowned sports scientist and researcher Paul Laursen will be our teacher and guide as we break down training principles so you can understand how best to train for your sport! We take a no-bullshit and practical approach to support age-groupers, masters, and everyday cyclists, runners, and triathletes like you as you find your direction as an athlete.
The hosts are Paul Laursen, sports scientist and founder of the Athletica.ai training platform, Marjana Rakai, coach, sports scientist, and triathlete, and Paul Warloski, coach and cyclist.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 39 minutes
- Episodes
- 94
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
Decoding Fitness: Making Sense of Athletica’s Data Insights
In this episode of the Athletes Compass, hosts Paul Laursen, Marjaana Rakai, and Paul Warloski delve into the importance of understanding performance metrics for athletes at every level. They explore…
Building a Strong Foundation: Base Training for Endurance Athletes
This episode of The Athletes Compass dives into the essentials of base training for endurance athletes. Hosts Paul Warloski, Marjaana Rakai, and Dr. Paul Laursen unpack the science behind aerobic bas…
Strength in Adaptation: Knowing Your True Fitness Profile
In this episode, the Athletes Compass team discusses the science of fuel adaptation, focusing on how athletes can optimize performance using fat or carbohydrate energy systems. With real-world insigh…
Duathlon World Championships: Allan Egbert’s Path to Success
In this episode of Athlete's Compass, hosts Paul Warloski, Marjaana Rakai, and Dr. Paul Laursen welcome guest Allan Egbert, an inspiring duathlete and endurance competitor. Allan shares his journey f…
From Novice to Ultra-Endurance: Amber Searer's Inspiring Journey
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In this episode of Athletes Compass, Amber Searer joins hosts Paul Warloski, Paul Laursen, and Marjaana Rakai to discuss her journey as an ultra-endurance athlete. Amber shares insigh…
How AI is Shaping Endurance Training: Insights from Athletica
In this episode of The Athletes Compass, Paul Warloski, Marjaana Rakai, and Dr. Paul Laursen discuss the revolutionary impact of Athletica, an AI-powered training program designed to optimize workout…
Why Your Endurance Training Workouts Need Athlete Profiling
In this episode of The Athlete's Compass, hosts Marjaana Rakai, Paul Warloski and Paul Laursen continue their discussion with Andrea Zignoli to explore the importance of athlete profiling and how it …
From Lab to Athlete: Optimizing Training with Dr. Andrea Zignoli
In this episode of The Athletes Compass, Dr. Andrea Zignoli, data scientist at Athletica, digs into the science behind the Workout Reserve, a revolutionary tool that aids athletes like Marjaana Rakai…
Balance, Stress, and Performance: Tenille Hoogland's Advice for Women Athletes
In this episode of The Athlete's Compass, Tenille Hoogland joins the discussion to share her expertise on training for women in perimenopause and menopause. With a rich background as a professional t…
Protein, Recovery, and Performance for Female Athletes Dr. Mikki Williden
In this episode, Paul Warloski speaks with Dr. Mikki Williden, a nutrition expert and endurance athlete, about the unique nutritional and training challenges facing women over 40, particularly as the…
Racing Ironman World Championships: Marjaana’s Journey
In this episode of the Athletes Compass podcast, co-host Marjaana Rakai shares her exhilarating experience racing in the Ironman World Championships in Nice, France. She recounts the physical and men…
The Mental Game of Endurance: Staying Motivated on Long Rides
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In this episode of Athlete's Compass, Paul Warloski, Dr. Paul Laursen, and Marjaana Rakai discuss how to maintain mental focus during long endurance rides, strategies to manage fatigue, and t…
VO2 Max Explained: How to Boost Your Endurance and Longevity
In this episode of the Athletes Compass podcast, hosts Paul Warloski, Marjaana Rakai, and Dr. Paul Laursen dive into listener questions about optimizing VO2 max, understanding the differences between…
Mastering the Art of Pacing: Insights from Matt Fitzgerald
In this episode of the Athletes Compass podcast, hosts Paul Warloski, Marjaana Rakai, and Dr. Paul Laursen are joined by endurance sports expert and author Matt Fitzgerald. They explore the intricaci…
Stay Cool Under Pressure: Techniques for Pre-Race Nerves
In this episode of the Athletes Compass Podcast, hosts Paul Warloski and Marjaana Rakai discuss the critical relationship between arousal levels and athletic performance. They explore the Inverted U …
How Mindful Breathing Can Elevate Your Training
In this episode of the Athletes Compass podcast, hosts Paul Warloski, Dr. Paul Laursen, and Marjaana Rakai explore the critical role of mindful breathing in athletic performance. They discuss how bre…
Listener questions: cross-training for marathoner, strength training for women and more
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In this episode of the Athletes Compass podcast, listeners' questions about altitude training, cross-training, and strength training are answered by hosts Paul Laursen, Marjaana Rakai and Pau…
The Transformative Power of Endurance Sports with Erik Olsson
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In this episode of the Athletes Compass podcast, hosts Paul Warloski, Marjaana Rakai, and Paul Laursen welcome Erik Olsson, also known as the Primal Swede. Erik shares his unique journey from …
Balancing Life, Work, and Endurance: Cindy Maloney's Ironman Journey
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In this episode of the Athletes Compass podcast, hosts Paul Warloski, Marjaana Rakai, and Dr. Paul Laursen interview Cindy Maloney, a dedicated endurance athlete who has mastered the art of ba…
Tapering Tips for Endurance Athletes: Science and Strategies
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In this episode of the Athletes Compass podcast, hosts Paul Warloski, Paul Laursen, and Marjaana Rakai get into the crucial topic of tapering for endurance events. They explore the science beh…