Training hard gets you to the start line. Recovery is what gets you across the finish line at a world championship. Coach Alton and Coach Ricardo sit down to talk about the part of preparation most athletes cut short, and how skipping it can quietly cost you your best performance.
In this episode of Ricardo’s Rules of Resilience, the two coaches pull back the curtain on what it really takes to show up fully recovered when it matters most. They explain why recovery becomes even more important the closer you get to a championship, and what they’ve seen happen to athletes who ignore it. They also break down why sleep is one of the most powerful tools you have, and it costs you nothing.
You’ll uncover: how sleep can make or break your performance, the recovery methods the coaches rely on beyond a good night’s rest, and what to do in the final stretch before a big race so you arrive ready instead of run down. Most athletes are busy adding more training while the edge they’re looking for sits in the hours they spend off their feet. If you’ve ever felt burned out, plateaued, or unsure whether you’re doing too much, this conversation might change how you prepare.
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19 Oct 2026
Katie Skipper: What Most Gym Owners Miss About Growing a Business
Katie is the founder and sole owner of Wholly You Fitness. No partners, no safety net, just her. How does one person build a fitness business that experiences real growth? She says it comes down to a simple habit that most gym owners ignore.
In this episode of Ricardo’s Rules of Resilience, Katie pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to grow on your own. She talks about the moments when the path wasn’t clear, and what she leaned on during times of uncertainty. She also explains why a simple weekly email became one of the most powerful tools in her business.
You’ll uncover: what Katie does when she has no idea what’s next, the unexpected role faith plays in her business decisions, and why showing up in your people’s inbox every week matters more than any ad. Most business owners are busy chasing the next big thing while the answer sits in a habit they’ve been skipping. If you’ve ever felt stuck, stretched thin, or unsure where your business is headed, this conversation might change how you see it.
14 Oct 2026
Building a Fitness Community: Hybrid Racing, Event Growth, & Motivation with Pete Saenz
On this week’s episode we have on Pete Saenz, CPA, owner of Bodify Fitness, and accomplished athlete. He shares the journey of building a thriving fitness community from the ground up and the challenges he’s overcome along the way in hybrid racing. Pete has spent years studying what keeps people motivated, which has led him to gamifying fitness and making education in hybrid racing a cornerstone of his approach. Learn more about the marketing and growth strategies he uses to pack his fitness events, why internal motivation matters more than any finish line, and how he celebrates achievements to inspire others.
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Oscar Moreno
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