In which Coach Zach and I discuss a public health crisis and a possible solution. I share some of my story that led me to get my shit together health-wise and then explore resistance training for the first time. This is a long one, and journey into territory that might be uncomfortable for some listeners. So buckle up and if you need it, grab a snack that your pancreas can support. 

In which I talk to my running coach about becoming the world's most unlikely ultrarunner, the emotional impact of weightlifting and never giving up. And I find another DECENDENTS fan! This may be the only episode where the nutrition talk goes in the direction of Combos and spicy V8

In which I talk about beginning weightlifting, progression and levelling up ghee with my powerlifting coach (who is also a pro chef). Everyone starts somewhere! 

In which I talk with Lauren about her gym, her dreams and nutrition and she reminds me AGAIN that eating food cannot strictly be viewed through the lens of a moral universe and that my diet is seriously lacking in gratitude. 

In which show regular, Zach Voight, returns and answers questions I've accumulated since last time we got together. You'll hear me freak out about weight loss and protein consumption amongst other topics.

In which I learn about the unseemly goings on that led to big changes in the Crossfit community and talk about how important it is to learn fundamentals of motion in addition to moving.

In which the coach who has the misfortune of being a morning person, thus works with me every day talk about the nature of strength. She convinces me a) that I have never really suffered, and b) how she has overcome adversity. Spoiler alert: breathing and movement are magic.

In which I and the friend who introduced me to the barbell gym where we lift discuss how much our lives have changed since we started picking up heavy things.