This show is for anyone who believes our potential has no preset. Rather, we are the authors of our own Epic Hero's Story. I'll share what I've learned over the last four decades about human performance and potential in short easily consumed episodes. As an exercise physiologist I have developed a deep understanding of the scientific theories of human performance. But time and again I have witnessed ordinary people do extraordinary things which are not easily explained by 'science'. This show is about the keys that unlock those performances.
Eat Half, Walk Double
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This show is for anyone who believes our potential has no preset. Rather, we are the authors of our own Epic Hero's Story. I'll share what I've learned over the last four decades about human performance and potential in short easily consumed episodes. As an exercise physiologist I have developed a deep understanding of the scientific theories of human performance. But time and again I have witnessed ordinary people do extraordinary things which are not easily explained by 'science'. This show is about the keys that unlock those performances.
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April 20, 2026
E17: No Shortcuts: The Supplements That Support Staying Healthy
<p>In this episode of Rise & Shine, we zoom out and focus on what often gets overlooked: the foundational habits and supplements that quietly support long-term performance.</p><p>Before chasing marginal gains, we need a solid base. Training, sleep, stress management, and recovery form the foundation. Whole-food nutrition comes next. And only then do supplements earn their place—not as a shortcut, but as support.</p><p>This is part one of a two-part series on supplementation for athletes. Today’s focus is the foundation: supplements that don’t promise instant performance boosts, but help support recovery, immune health, and consistency—the real drivers of progress over time.</p><p>You’ll learn:</p><ul><li><p>How to think about supplements within a performance pyramid</p></li><li><p>Why a food-first approach always comes first</p></li><li><p>Where performance greens can help fill micronutrient gaps</p></li><li><p>How EPA and DHA support recovery and inflammatory balance</p></li><li><p>Why probiotics matter for immune resilience and training consistency</p></li><li><p>What supplements can do—and just as importantly, what they can’t</p></li></ul><p>If you’re training hard, traveling often, or navigating busy seasons of life, smart supplementation can help keep you healthy enough to keep showing up.</p><p>In the next episode, we’ll build on this foundation and break down performance supplements—what works, what doesn’t, and how to use them intelligently.</p><p>Train smart. Recover well. And keep building the base.</p><p>To learn more about the work we do with athletes, recreationalists, and business leaders visit us at www.ascendhumanperformancecoaching.com.</p><p></p>
April 13, 2026
E16: The Myth Of No Way Out
<p>We’ve all heard it: burn the boats.<br>No retreat. No backup plan. No quitting.</p><p>It sounds tough. It sounds motivating. And for a while, it works.</p><p>But what if real toughness isn’t built by removing choice—what if it’s built by having one?</p><p>In this episode of <strong>Rise & Shine</strong>, we challenge one of the most ingrained myths in performance culture: that eliminating the option to quit automatically creates grit. Drawing from coaching experience, historical storytelling, and insights from Steve Magness’s Do Hard Things, we explore why blind persistence isn’t the same as true toughness.</p><p>Real toughness isn’t compliance.<br>It’s awareness.<br>It’s agency.<br>It’s judgment under stress.</p><p>You’ll learn why giving yourself permission to stop—especially in uncomfortable moments—can actually increase your capacity to cope, decide, and continue with intention. We walk through a practical mental training exercise called <strong>“Give Yourself a Choice”</strong>, designed to help athletes navigate discomfort without being trapped by slogans or fear of failure.</p><p>This episode invites you to rethink what strength really looks like in training, racing, and life—and to ask yourself a powerful question the next time things get hard:</p><p>Did I keep going because I chose to… or because I felt like I wasn’t allowed to stop?</p><p>To learn more about the work we're doing with athletes, recreationalists, and business leaders visit us at <a href="www.ascendhumanperformancecoaching.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">www.ascendhumanperformancecoaching.com</a>.</p><p></p>
April 6, 2026
E15: Winning The Moment: A Story Of Recovery
<p>Some days change everything.</p><p>In this episode, I share the story of a moment that quietly rewrote my life—a familiar trail ride, a sudden fall, and the long recovery that followed. What began as a perfect summer morning turned into the most significant physical challenge I’ve faced, including a total shoulder repair and a months-long journey of healing.</p><p>But this isn’t just a story about injury. It’s a reflection on resilience, patience, and learning how to stay present when progress feels slow and the road ahead is foggy. Recovery taught me that strength isn’t about pushing harder—it’s about showing up anyway. About winning the moment. About honoring the pace the process requires.</p><p>Along the way, I found unexpected teachers: my wife’s steady love, a surgeon’s simple wisdom, and even my dogs, who reminded me that healing doesn’t happen in isolation.</p><p>If you’ve ever felt sidelined, forced onto a detour, or frustrated by how long healing takes—physically or emotionally—this episode is for you. Because progress doesn’t always look like momentum. Sometimes, it looks like staying on the road.</p><p>Step by step.<br>Hour by hour.That is progress.</p><p>To learn more about the work we're doing with athletes, recreationalists, and business leaders visit us at <a href="www.ascendhumanperformancecoaching.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">www.ascendhumanperformancecoaching.com</a>. </p><p></p>
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