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Welcome to the Alchemical Life Podcast. This is the podcast that redefines transformation to help athletes prevent injury, improve performance, and achieve more in both sport and life.
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This episode breaks down the process of taking two of my running clients through an evaluation and training to improve their hamstring, calf, and achilles pain that bugged them for months. Don't let pain stop you from chasing your goals! MY COACHING: https://r.newie.app/fz5ve7j05jk8 MY WEBSITE: www.alchemical-training.com DISCOVER YOUR PROGRAM: https://www.alchemical-training.com/quiz MY SOCIALS: instagram: www.instagram.com/abigail.crowe business instagram: www.instagram.com/alchemi...
Episode 67 is all about FEAR. Doing things that scare you... I can't tell you how many events, opportunities, or races I have backed out of due to fear. So many setbacks and "wasted time" because I was stuck in my own fear and indecision. I'm breaking down one of the scariest things I've done and the steps to take to conquer the thing you're afraid of starting NOW. CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction and Life Updates 09:56 Overcoming Fear in Training and Life 31:12 Embracing Change and Moving Forward...
Summary: It’s a Q&A!!!! Do you want to know how to incorporate core training like a COACH? Program plyos as an endurance/hybrid athlete without wrecking yourself?! Learn the warmup structure I actually use for different sessions? + more?! Well go on then, listen up! Let’s have a chat. Some Important Topics: Structuring Core Work Discusses how to effectively structure core workouts for different session lengths and client needs.Dealing with Bone Spurs and Haglund's Covers common inju...
Let's run.it.back!!!! A fan favorite from 2025, so I decided to carry it into 2026. If you're an endurance athlete who feels chronically trashed, your 'sports-specific' routine might actually be the thing holding you back. In this episode, we dive into the nuances of stimulus management. Your body adapts differently depending on the stimulus you give it, BUT it really cares about the total stress. I’m sharing the exact roadmap to help you balance heavy lifting with high mileage so you c...
Summary In this episode, I'm breaking down how recovery might be the greatest tool you AREN’T taking advantage of in your training to see MASSIVE progress. How and why sleep, nutrition, and hydration aren't negotiable if you want to actually adapt and get stronger. I also share what's been going on with my own training lately, why I finally hired a coach (and why you probably should too), and get real about what it actually means to listen to your body. I also answer your questions about my j...
**I said 3:17 in the podcast, I meant 3:13 for Stephanie's marathon PR!** Summary In episode 61 of The Alchemical Life podcast, you guys can use my athlete breakdown of my client Stephanie Liles-Weyant to give you insight on how to overcome injury and achieve remarkable success in endurance sports, just like she did. I share my approach as a strength coach, the importance of movement evaluation, and the specific strategies I used to help Stephanie regain her strength and improve her performan...
Bringing this episode back for an end of year REVIST because it is one that you could listen to over and over again and get helpful tips each time. Alec Blenis is a Murph world record holder, lifter, 2:40 marathoner, and hyrbid coach. He is just as smart as he is athletic, and I learn from him every time we chat. Give it a listen. Alec instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alecblenis/ Alec Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/ @alecblenis MY COACHING: https://r.newie.app/fz5ve7j05jk8 M...
Tis the season for FAMILY TIMEEEEE. Let's have some mommy daughter time, shall we? Today my mom joins me to talk about her witnessing my struggles, her honest thoughts on me moving to Iceland, and how she feels about me coming back to my faith. MY COACHING: https://r.newie.app/fz5ve7j05jk8 MY WEBSITE: www.alchemical-training.com DISCOVER YOUR PROGRAM: https://www.alchemical-training.com/quiz MY SOCIALS: instagram: www.instagram.com/abigail.crowe business instagram: www.instagram.com/al...
BONUS EPISODE!!! Kat is back on the podcast to share how one of her hardest times led to a future she couldn't have even imagined. A story filled with heartbreak, rehab, debt, and faith. If you are going through a hard season, this podcast acts as a message of encouragement. Keep having faith - it gets better. MY COACHING: https://r.newie.app/fz5ve7j05jk8 MY WEBSITE: www.alchemical-training.com DISCOVER YOUR PROGRAM: https://www.alchemical-training.com/quiz MY SOCIALS: instagram: www.in...
Summary The first official segment of The Alchemical Life Podcast - ALCHEMICAL OFF ROAD!! I chat about my personal journey in developing authority and autonomy in both coaching and athletic pursuits. What does it mean to be confident? How to know when it's time to quiet some of the outside noise and trust yourself and your skills? How do you find your place in the industry you're in? As someone who has failed miserably and doubted myself a LOT, I have also coached side by side with some of th...
In this episode, I cover a common issue my clients come to me with: they stretch but are still ALWAYS TIGHT. Well, the solution to tight muscles isn't always stretching, and I'll tell ya why. MY COACHING: https://r.newie.app/fz5ve7j05jk8 MY WEBSITE: www.alchemical-training.com DISCOVER YOUR PROGRAM: https://www.alchemical-training.com/quiz MY SOCIALS: instagram: www.instagram.com/abigail.crowe business instagram: www.instagram.com/alchemicaltraining Facebook: https://www.facebook.co...
Summary Let's talk about the often-unspoken mental toll of rigorous training this week. The relentless demands of intense physical regimens can overshadow every other aspect of life, leading to profound stress, exhaustion, and a diminished presence in personal and professional spheres. And of course, all the BONUSES that come from forced (or chosen) rest. MY COACHING: https://r.newie.app/fz5ve7j05jk8 MY WEBSITE: www.alchemical-training.com DISCOVER YOUR PROGRAM: https://www.alchemica...
You may hear all the time that runners need to strength train, but why? What physiologically is happening in the body that contributes positively to someone's running? Find out in this episode! Introduction to Strength Training- 00:00:00 Physiological Benefits of Strength Training- 00:03:00 Strength Training for Runners- 00:09:00 Tendon Training and Its Importance- 00:15:00 Bone Density and Running- 00:21:00 Muscle Development and Performance- 00:27:00 Structuring Training Weeks- 00:33:...
Keeping it real. Have you ever used exercise to calm your mind? Ever used it to escape? Ever overdone it? Are you feeling like you're stuck in this constant cycle of recovering and cannot seem to handle hard training like you should be able to? How about brain fog or depression or anxiety? This episode is my own health update, but you may need to hear it too. MY COACHING: https://r.newie.app/fz5ve7j05jk8 MY WEBSITE: www.alchemical-training.com DISCOVER YOUR PROGRAM: https://www...
The ultimate guide to vet ANY coach and ensure your investment is going to the right person. MY COACHING: https://r.newie.app/fz5ve7j05jk8 MY WEBSITE: www.alchemical-training.com DISCOVER YOUR PROGRAM: https://www.alchemical-training.com/quiz MY SOCIALS: instagram: www.instagram.com/abigail.crowe business instagram: www.instagram.com/alchemicaltraining Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1HvsU9Ajas/?mibextid=wwXIfr QUESTIONS? BOOK A CALL: ac@alchemicaltraining.com Don't...
Summary In this episode, I break down how to manage strength training stimulus for endurance athletes without wrecking yourself. I emphasize the importance of load and stimulus management over merely sports-specific exercises. Your body sees all training as cumulative fatigue. If you're constantly tired despite training "right" or coaching athletes who break down mid-block, this is your roadmap to lifting smarter while staying healthy and strong. MY COACHING: https://r.newie.app/fz5ve7j05...
Summary Welcome psycho...therapist Paul Peavy to the podcast! We get real about the dark side of endurance training —anxiety, OCD, comparison culture, and the constant pressure to do more. He gives the ultimate breathwork practice to calm our emotional brain and expand our prefrontal cortex. We also tackle eating disorders in endurance sports, how social media messes with our heads, and why faith has become my anchor when training gets tough. If you've ever felt like you're just going through...
Summary In this episode, I break down why static stretching isn't the injury prevention hero we've been told it is—and what runners should actually be doing instead. I explain what's physiologically happening when you hold your hamstring stretch and why it's a temporary solution to an ongoing problem. But NO FEAR! Solutions are here. We chat about why strength training and dynamic mobility work are absolute game-changers for runners, how to actually fit strength sessions into your running sch...
Summary One of my favorite episodes to date. Hybrid athlete Alec Blenis is a competitive marathoner with the physique of a body builder. He is proficient across many training modalities- Crossfit, ultra marathons, and olympic lifting, just to name a few. In this episode, I had the honor to pick his brain on workout quality over volume for the marathon, weekly mileage, the benefits of cross training and incline treadmill work, the BEST sessions to do to PR your next half or full marathon...
SUMMARY: Perspective can be a PED. Our mindset can make or break our performance as endurance athletes. As someone that has struggled deeply with this in my own training, business, and life, I am passionate about sharing this with you guys. Mental tools such as, self-talk, visualization, and goal setting (with the research behind it), are crucial for success in sport, and I also go over how you can apply them to your training TODAY. Oh....and I share my SCARY GOALS. CHAPTERS Intro: 1:44 Pers...
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