# The Athlete's Compass

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Official site: https://athletica.ai/the-athletes-compass-podcast/
Author: Athletica
Episodes: 138

## Resource

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 Wa…

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## Episodes
- [Supplements That Actually Work for Endurance Athletes with Dr Jose Antonio](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-athlete-s-compass-6705232/supplements-that-actually-work-for-endurance-athletes-with-dr-jose-antonio) — 2026-07-23T19:00:00+00:00
- [Why You Get Sore 48 Hours After Exercise and How to Fix It](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-athlete-s-compass-6705232/why-you-get-sore-48-hours-after-exercise-and-how-to-fix-it) — 2026-07-16T19:00:00+00:00
- [Why 50% of Girls Quit Sport (and How to Stop It)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-athlete-s-compass-6705232/why-50-of-girls-quit-sport-and-how-to-stop-it) — 2026-07-09T19:00:00+00:00
- [Heat Training for Female Athletes: How to Adapt and Perform](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-athlete-s-compass-6705232/heat-training-for-female-athletes-how-to-adapt-and-perform) — 2026-07-02T19:00:00+00:00
- [How Sleep Timing Impacts Recovery, HRV, and Endurance Performance](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-athlete-s-compass-6705232/how-sleep-timing-impacts-recovery-hrv-and-endurance-performance) — 2026-06-25T19:00:00+00:00
- [System Engagement Explained: How Much Is Left in the Tank?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-athlete-s-compass-6705232/system-engagement-explained-how-much-is-left-in-the-tank) — 2026-06-18T19:00:00+00:00
- [Can You Be a Mom, Work Full-Time, and Train for an Ironman? with Dr. Iris Nafshi](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-athlete-s-compass-6705232/can-you-be-a-mom-work-full-time-and-train-for-an-ironman-with-dr-iris-nafshi) — 2026-06-11T19:00:00+00:00
- [A Stoic Philosopher's Guide to Endurance Training with Dr William Irvine](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-athlete-s-compass-6705232/a-stoic-philosopher-s-guide-to-endurance-training-with-dr-william-irvine) — 2026-06-04T19:00:00+00:00
- [Power & Pace Profiles: What Every Endurance Athlete Should Know](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-athlete-s-compass-6705232/power-pace-profiles-what-every-endurance-athlete-should-know) — 2026-05-28T19:00:00+00:00
- [How to Train With Limited Time](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-athlete-s-compass-6705232/how-to-train-with-limited-time) — 2026-05-21T19:00:00+00:00
- [The Best Recovery Tools for Everyday Endurance Athletes](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-athlete-s-compass-6705232/the-best-recovery-tools-for-everyday-endurance-athletes) — 2026-05-14T19:00:00+00:00
- [Carbs for Endurance: How Much Do You Actually Need?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-athlete-s-compass-6705232/carbs-for-endurance-how-much-do-you-actually-need) — 2026-05-07T19:00:00+00:00
- [Athlete Burnout: Warning Signs, Recovery, and How to Find Joy Again](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-athlete-s-compass-6705232/athlete-burnout-warning-signs-recovery-and-how-to-find-joy-again) — 2026-04-30T19:00:00+00:00
- [How to Train for Endurance After 50 with Dr. Reaburn](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-athlete-s-compass-6705232/how-to-train-for-endurance-after-50-with-dr-reaburn) — 2026-04-23T19:00:00+00:00
- [The Science of Aerobic Efficiency And How to Train It](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-athlete-s-compass-6705232/the-science-of-aerobic-efficiency-and-how-to-train-it) — 2026-04-16T19:00:00+00:00
- [Menopause & Performance: What You Need to Know with Dr. Rebecca Robinson |](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-athlete-s-compass-6705232/menopause-performance-what-you-need-to-know-with-dr-rebecca-robinson) — 2026-04-09T19:00:00+00:00
- [Move Better, Perform Better: Erin Carson’s Training Approach](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-athlete-s-compass-6705232/move-better-perform-better-erin-carson-s-training-approach) — 2026-04-02T13:45:00+00:00
- [Rest Day vs. Recovery Day: What Actually Works?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-athlete-s-compass-6705232/rest-day-vs-recovery-day-what-actually-works) — 2026-03-26T19:00:00+00:00
- [HRV Training Explained: How to Know When to Push or Rest](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-athlete-s-compass-6705232/hrv-training-explained-how-to-know-when-to-push-or-rest) — 2026-03-19T19:00:00+00:00
- [Solo vs Group Training: Which One Is Better for You?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-athlete-s-compass-6705232/solo-vs-group-training-which-one-is-better-for-you) — 2026-03-12T19:00:00+00:00
- [Meet Athletica AI Coach: The Future of Training](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-athlete-s-compass-6705232/meet-athletica-ai-coach-the-future-of-training) — 2026-03-05T19:00:00+00:00
- [How to Train for Hyrox with Siren Seiler-Viken](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-athlete-s-compass-6705232/how-to-train-for-hyrox-with-siren-seiler-viken) — 2026-02-26T19:00:00+00:00
- [From First 10K at 48 to Ironman: Jeff Weiss’ Endurance Journey](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-athlete-s-compass-6705232/from-first-10k-at-48-to-ironman-jeff-weiss-endurance-journey) — 2026-02-19T19:00:00+00:00
- [The Second Threshold Explained: LT2, FTP & Critical Power Demystified](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-athlete-s-compass-6705232/the-second-threshold-explained-lt2-ftp-critical-power-demystified) — 2026-02-12T19:00:00+00:00
- [Why More Exercise Doesn’t Always Burn More Calories with Dr. Mikki Williden](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-athlete-s-compass-6705232/why-more-exercise-doesn-t-always-burn-more-calories-with-dr-mikki-williden) — 2026-02-05T19:00:00+00:00
- [The Athlete’s Guide to Smarter Warmups](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-athlete-s-compass-6705232/the-athlete-s-guide-to-smarter-warmups) — 2026-01-29T19:00:00+00:00
- [How a Late Start Led to World Championships: Jerome’s Triathlon Story](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-athlete-s-compass-6705232/how-a-late-start-led-to-world-championships-jerome-s-triathlon-story) — 2026-01-22T19:00:00+00:00
- [HIIT: The Secret Weapon for Endurance Athletes](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-athlete-s-compass-6705232/hiit-the-secret-weapon-for-endurance-athletes) — 2026-01-15T19:00:00+00:00
- [Why You Need Cross-Training in Your Plan](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-athlete-s-compass-6705232/why-you-need-cross-training-in-your-plan) — 2026-01-08T19:00:00+00:00
- [ChatGPT meets HIIT Science: Athletica’s New AI Coach](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-athlete-s-compass-6705232/chatgpt-meets-hiit-science-athletica-s-new-ai-coach) — 2026-01-01T19:00:00+00:00
- [When Data Stops Helping: Escaping the Trap of Training Metrics](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-athlete-s-compass-6705232/when-data-stops-helping-escaping-the-trap-of-training-metrics) — 2025-12-25T19:00:00+00:00
- [Pause, Rest, Reset: A Holiday Guide for Everyday Athletes](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-athlete-s-compass-6705232/pause-rest-reset-a-holiday-guide-for-everyday-athletes) — 2025-12-18T19:00:00+00:00
- [Your Brain on Race Day: Understanding Pre-Race Anxiety](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-athlete-s-compass-6705232/your-brain-on-race-day-understanding-pre-race-anxiety) — 2025-12-11T19:00:00+00:00
- [Train Your Mind Like You Train Your Body with Ashley Eckermann](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-athlete-s-compass-6705232/train-your-mind-like-you-train-your-body-with-ashley-eckermann) — 2025-12-04T19:00:00+00:00

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