The Better Podcast

Joe and Matti chat about ownership and how owning your training plan will lead to the best results. They dive into the patterns, habits, and mindset that support this process. Grab a pen and paper be…

Joe and Matti have a fun chat to recap this summer and all the lessons learned along the way. Including Joe's mindset shift brought on by mountain biking and Matti's race experiences + gravel goals. 

Joe and Matti discuss some general concepts that relate to many different areas in life, including training. These patterns can help us have clarity on the best course of action so we can get to wher…

Joe and Grace are joined by Rea Kolbl - gymnast turned runner turned obstacle course racer turned skimo racer!  She shares her unique perspective on being a professional athlete, life, training, and …

Joe and Grace talk with badass athlete, Silverfork skimo coach, race director, and emergency room PA, Sarah Cookler.  They chat about Sarah's background, how she started a skimo club, the future of t…

Coach Jaime Brede talks with two of her athletes, Kevin Clarke and Bryan MacGurn. They highlight the value of planning, consistency, communication, enjoying the process, and finding your "why". This …

Joe talks with badass mountain athletes and parents, Brad and Nikki LaRochelle. The three dive into how Brad and Nikki juggle training, endurance goals, family, and parenting. Joe gives a shout-out t…

Joe and Grace talk with mountain guide, author, and skimo friend, Rob Coppolillo. They cover Rob's background in guiding, his impressive publications, living in Chamonix, and so much more!

Joe and Grace talk with SEA and Team Summit coach and endurance athlete Jaime Brede. They dive into Jaime's background, racing at the pro/elite level, and her transition into coaching. Also, Jaime gi…

Joe and Matti discuss relationships and training. They cover it all, from communication tips, setting expectations, being ok with some selfishness, and providing support. Also, Matti looks ahead to g…

Joe and Grace talk to SEA athlete, Brooke Haynes about her path to becoming an athlete in her late 20's. Together they chat about balancing training with work/family/friends and dive into keeping th…

Doug Stenclik, from Cripple Creek Backcountry, Wild Snow, and the Totally Deep Podcast, joins this episode to talk skimo gear, tell some comical race stories, and play a little ski mountaineering 'wo…

Joe and Matti debate the High Fat Low Carb nutrition trends and their impact on athlete performance. They do a deep dive into what really happens in the body during fat adapted racing and training. M…

Joe and Grace talk with Dirk Friel, Co-Founder and Chief Evangelist at Training Peaks. Get excited for winter and learn how Training Peaks can help optimize your training. Also, Grace races in Broken…

Eat your heart out science nerds! Joe and Matti review a podcast about dopamine and apply their learnings to optimize endurance sport and training. Joe does a deep dive into additional dopamine resea…

Joe and Grace talk to Chris Knerl, Strength Coach and Performance Manager at Howard Head Sports Medicine, about strength philosophies, strategies, and Grace's box jumps. This one includes a lot of kn…