The XLR8 Performance Lab Podcast
Exciting, in-depth, and sometimes humorous conversations with experts in sports performance and human optimization across the globe. Including athletes, coaches, elite scientists, and self-experimenters, this show has it all. Hear directly from the source about all of the behind-the-scenes happenings in our sport and the ways they go about impacting it on a daily basis.
- Update frequency
- every 4 days
- Average duration
- 26 minutes
- Episodes
- 109
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2024
From Doubt to Dominance: Addison Dorenkamp's Path to Overcoming Mental Challenges in Running
Join us on the XLR8 Performance Lab podcast for an empowering episode as we delve into the extraordinary journey of Addison Dorenkamp, a true symbol of resilience and triumph. In this thought-provoki…
A Class of Her Own: Paityn Noe's Legacy as Iowa's High School Running Legend
Join us for a riveting episode of [Your Podcast Name] as we delve into the inspiring legacy of Paityn Noe, an extraordinary high school runner hailing from Iowa. In this captivating exploration title…
The Pursuit of Excellence: The Rise of Chase Lauman
In this exhilarating episode of the XLR8 Performance Lab podcast, join host Riley Witt as he delves into the extraordinary journey of Chase Lauman. Titled "The Pursuit of Excellence: The Rise of Chas…
A Look Back: 2023 State Recap With Ben Tilus
In this episode of The XLR8 Podcast, join host Riley Witt as he sits down with Ben Tilus, the owner of XLR8 Performance Lab, a renowned coaching service for high school runners. Titled "A Look Back: …
Chasing Greatness: Inside the Mind of One Of Iowa's Best Distance Runners | Jackson Heidesch
Welcome back to the XLR8 Performance Lab podcast! In this exciting episode, we had the privilege of sitting down with Jackson Heidesch, quite possibly Iowa's best high school distance runner to date.…
Beyond VO2 Max: Data-Driven Training To Optimize Your Performance | Sebastian Weber & Ben Tilus
In this episode of the XLR8 Performance Lab Podcast, we're joined by world renown performance coach, Sebastian Weber to explore how data-driven training can help runners optimize their performance be…
Short Shorts : The Power of Persistence | How Joe Anderson's Slow Progress Led to Big Wins
Welcome to XLR8’s "Short Shorts" podcast series! In this episode, we bring you an exclusive interview with Joe Anderson, one of the nation's top-performing athletes in cross country and indoor track.…
Short Shorts | Reece Smith | A Steeplechaser's Insights on Overcoming Hurdles
Welcome to XLR8’s most popular podcast series "Short Shorts" . In this series, we bring you quick-hitting interviews with some of the nation's top athletes. Our guests have only 4 minutes to answer …
Short Shorts | Nate Mueller | From Setbacks to Comebacks
Welcome to the XLR8 Performance Lab podcast, "Short Shorts". In this series, we bring you quick-hitting interviews with some of the nation's top athletes. Our guests have only 4 minutes to answer a l…
Breaking Records and Pushing Limits: An Update with Ben Tilus
Welcome back to the XLR8 Performance Lab podcast! In this episode, we sit down with the owner of the lab, Ben Tilus, to get an update on what's been happening behind the scenes and to hear about som…
What shall we call this....???
Excited to announce a fresh series with my new co-host, Riley Witt! Riley finished up a phenomenal high school career this past spring with state titles in the 1600 and 3200, as well as a runner-up f…
Coaching Chat - Kelley Grothus
Kelley Grothus is a multi-time coach of the year in Iowa Class 1A (smallest class) with the Madrid Tigers. Her boys cross country program won 3 consecutive titles in 2018, 2019, and 2020. She is easi…
Short Shorts - Jackson Mace-Maynard
Jackson Mace-Maynard is one of the "OG" boys in XLR8. Since joining a year ago, Jackson has dropped his times by incredible amounts. He went from nearly being lapped in an indoor 1600 a year ago to o…
Short Shorts - Heidesch and Johnson
Jackson Heidesch and Shewaye Johnson have absolutely taken Iowa running by storm over the last year. Take a listen to these two about how they got to where they are and their goals for this season an…
Short Shorts - Yohana Yual
Yohana Yual took a trip to Arizona a few weeks ago for his spring break. He talks about his preparation for this season and what he hopes to accomplish. The senior standout for Johnston is already of…
Short Shorts - Will Lohr
Will Lohr recently opened his junior track season with a lifetime PR of 9:48 for 3200 meters at the Dickinson Relays on the campus of the University of Northern Iowa. Will is a track and field junkie…
Short Shorts - Riley Witt
Riley Witt is a stud middle distance runner from St. Ansgar up in northern Iowa near the Minnesota border. He recently ran a HUGE lifetime PR of 4:29 for 1600m at the XLR8 Iowa Indoor Showdown. Riley…
Drop the Hammer - Ep. 3 - The Law of the Harvest
In this episode of Drop the Hammer I dive into the Law of the Harvest. The seeds that you sow will only produce that harvest. You can't sow apple seeds and expect potatoes to be what shows up! The sa…
Drop the Hammer - Ep. 2 - Injuries Got You Down?
In this episode I dive into the struggle that all runners face when they encounter injuries during their training. There are several key strategies that you can use to make sure you stay on the path …
Short Shorts - Ep. 48 - Madrid Boys Talk 3-Peat and Good Hair
The Madrid Boys 3-time defending Iowa 1A state xc champs bring three guys on the program to talk about their top-10 individual finishes to lead the team to another title. Listen in to here about what…