What happens when pain and injury become chronic? When the structural issues have healed and when doctors and PTs can't find anything else wrong, yet there is still pain? In this episode, we dive into the pain/brain connection as it relates to athletes with special guest, Daniella Deutsch. Daniella is the Co-Executive Director of WellBody Psychotherapy and the Co-Founder of the Pain Reprocessing Therapy Center. Topics covered:

• Understanding Pain Reprocessing Therapy
• Structural vs Neuroplastic Pain
• Personality Traits and Pain Perception
• The Role of Fear in Pain Management
• Creating Evidence Lists for Pain
• Scientific Evidence of PRT
• Myths and Misconceptions of Neuroplastic Pain

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December is a strange month in the athlete universe. Most athletes have come off a rest block or are about to take one; the days are almost at their shortest of the year; winter training groups might be on holiday break; and there may or not be any rhyme or rhythm to training. We are here to help you through this month. Topics covered include how to come off a rest block, planning 2025, coaching, how to handle training in December, and if Angela and Amy can punch each other in a boxing class ;). Lots of info and fun in this one, as usual! Have a listen.

Angela and Lindsay Long (coach and athlete of Angela's) join Amy for a race recap of Ironman Cozumel. And although there is talk of the gorgeous swim, the 3 loop bike, and the hot run, the conversation detours into adjacent topics- how to do 3 Ironman races in 4 months, colliding with a truck (!!), and debates on carb consumption and hydration and fueling. So much is covered in this podcast and a massive congrats to both Lindsay and Angela on their strong performances to wrap up their 2025 season. Have a listen!

The end of the season is a good time to think about what worked and did not work, in terms of training, racing, and then budgeting for all of that training and racing. In this episode, we talk about how to save money and time in these aspects. We give concrete examples for how to structure a week, the bare minimum equipment you need to succeed, and other tips and tricks for time crunched and budget conscious! Have a listen!

The tag line of the Norseman Triathlon is “This Race is Not For You.” The Norseman is a full distance triathlon in Norway comprised of a freezing cold 2.4 mile swim, over 10,000 feet of climbing in 112 miles, and a marathon with a hill called “Zombie Hill.” Over 5000 people apply each year for only 250 slots. So what motivated Frankie Forzoni, as a newbie triathlete, to enter the lottery and claim her spot? Her story is incredible. She was hit by a car in 2020 and had serious injuries, began swimming in her rehab, and decided to jump into triathlon. The Norseman was her FIRST long course triathlon and not only that, she trained for this race in hot and flat Singapore. But once you hear Frankie talk in this podcast, you will realize why and how she succeeded in one the hardest triathlons in the world. This is a great race recap, from her build to equipment, to race day. Have a listen!

This past weekend, it was the men's turn to have their World Championship at Kona, and Angela was there for the race week build and for race day! She tells us what the vibe was like, the pre race details, and what she saw on the ground on race day. We also discuss the merits of a split World Championship. Lots of great performances on race day on a tough course. Have a listen!

The off season can be a tricky time for an athlete. In fact, we don't even love the phrase "off season", so we came up with a NEW name halfway through this episode! While some athletes may look forward to a break from training or more unstructured workouts, other athletes may want to keep a schedule of swim, bike, run and are still motivated to train through the end of the year. So what's the right approach? We are here in this episode to tell you that there isn't one right approach to the off season. There are no hard and fast "rules" because every athlete is different. And while we do agree that most athletes need a small break to let their mind and body recover, there are many ways to have a successful off season! Have a listen!