Cue The Burn

About Cue The Burn

Cue the Burn is a podcast for the performers, the athletes, and the hard-driving humans who never stop showing up. Hosted by Mark Lusk—a manual physical therapist, former professional dancer, educator, and still-grinding NYC athlete over 50—this show explores what it takes to move well, perform strong, and stay fired up through every chapter of your training and your life. From evidence-based insights to raw, real-world stories, each episode blends science, strategy, and sweat to help you stay resilient, curious, and relentlessly lit from within. Because when there’s nothing left to burn

Publisher

Mark M Lusk, DPT

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

18 Jul 2025

Latest episode

2 Nov 2026

Latest episodes

23 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   2 Nov 2026

   EP 23 - After the 26.2: What Happens When You Stop

   EP 23 | After the 26.2: What Happens When You Stop The finish line ends the race. It doesn't end the athlete. You've spent months preparing. Early mornings, long runs, tempo workouts, and countless miles. Then you cross the finish line of the New York City Marathon. Now what? In this episode of Cue The Burn, Mark Lusk explores what happens after the marathon, when the soreness begins to fade, the training calendar goes quiet, and the next challenge isn't necessarily another race. We'll look at the physical demands of marathon recovery, why a lack of soreness doesn't always mean your body is fully recovered, and how to approach your return to running without rushing the process. But recovery isn't just physical. Running provides structure, accomplishment, community, and a powerful sense of identity. Drawing on his own experience transitioning out of a professional dance career, Mark explores why stepping away from something you love can feel surprisingly difficult. And we'll tackle an important distinction: Do you NEED to run again, or do you WANT to run again? This Week's Burn Toolkit Recover Like You Trained: Give recovery the same intention and attention you gave your preparation. Take Inventory Before You Make Another Plan: Check in with your body, energy, and motivation before committing to the next challenge. Reconnect Before You Recommit: Stay connected to the people, experiences, and identity that make running meaningful. Whether you've just completed 26.2 miles or you're navigating the end of another major athletic goal, this episode is a reminder that taking time to recover doesn't make you any less of an athlete. The Burn Cue: The finish line ends the race. It doesn't end the athlete. Keep Moving. Keep Living. Move to Live. Connect with MVMT Physical Therapy Navigating post-marathon recovery or dealing with lingering aches? Schedule a FREE 30-minute Discovery Visit at MVMT Physical Therapy in NYC to discuss your recovery and return-to-training goals. Website: https://www.mvmtpt.com (https://www.mvmtpt.com/) Instagram: @mvmtpt If you enjoyed this episode, follow Cue The Burn, leave a review, and share it with an athlete who's learning that recovery is part of the journey.

2. 

   31 Oct 2026

   EP 22 - 26.2 Miles Isn't The Whole Race

   26.2 Miles Isn't the Whole Race The New York City Marathon is 26.2 miles through five boroughs. But the real journey begins long before the starting cannon fires on Staten Island. In this episode of Cue The Burn, Mark Lusk takes you through the bridges, hills, crowds, and quiet moments that make the NYC Marathon one of the most extraordinary experiences in sports. From the spectacular Verrazzano Bridge to the silence of the Queensboro, the roar of First Avenue, and the final climb toward Central Park, we explore what this iconic course demands of its runners and why the preparation matters just as much as the finish line. Whether you're running the marathon, cheering from the sidewalks, or working toward a personal goal of your own, this episode is a celebration of the commitment, resilience, and countless unseen miles that make achievement possible. The distance is 26.2 miles. The journey is all five boroughs.

3. 

   30 Oct 2026

   EP 21 - The Hay Is In The Barn

   Why More Training Won't Save Your Marathon Now Perfect for the final weeks. Explain what fitness can realistically still be built, why panic mileage and make-up workouts can backfire, and why arriving slightly undertrained but healthy beats squeezing every last workout out of the calendar. Current marathon guidance emphasizes flexibility, consistency and protecting priority workouts rather than blindly completing every scheduled session. This should be your big pre-marathon education episode. The work is largely done. Don't suddenly cram mileage, strength sessions and heroic make-up workouts into the final two weeks.

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

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