REACH YOUR APEX

REACH YOUR APEX
Podcast Description
Introducing The Reach Your APEX Podcast – A New Era in Coaching and Performance
Welcome to The Reach Your APEX Podcast—where cutting-edge sports science meets real-world training insights, brought to you by one of the most respected coaches in endurance sports, Neal Henderson.
From the creator of some of the cycling world’s most influential podcasts and the return of the most successful sports science podcast team, this show is designed to help athletes of all levels push their limits, train smarter, and unlock peak performance.
In our pilot episode, we set the foundation for what’s to come—deep dives into training methodologies, high-performance coaching strategies, and real conversations about what it truly takes to excel in endurance sports. Whether you're a seasoned competitor, an aspiring athlete, or just someone who loves the science behind human performance, this podcast delivers practical, actionable insights straight from the experts.
Expect:
Elite-level coaching insights from one of the world’s top sport science minds
Training strategies that actually work, backed by data and experience
The science of performance explained in a way that’s both engaging and applicable
Unfiltered conversations about the highs, lows, and realities of training at the highest level
It’s time to challenge conventional wisdom, embrace the journey, and reach your APEX.
🎧 Listen now and take the first step toward unlocking your full potential.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
This podcast focuses on various aspects of endurance sports, performance optimization, and training methodologies. Specific episode themes include the importance of strength training for endurance athletes, discussing injury prevention and resilience, as well as physiological testing for cycling potential, which explores concepts such as FTP, VO2 Max, and lactate thresholds. Each episode provides actionable insights and expert guidance tailored for both novice and seasoned athletes.

Introducing The Reach Your APEX Podcast – A New Era in Coaching and Performance
Welcome to The Reach Your APEX Podcast—where cutting-edge sports science meets real-world training insights, brought to you by one of the most respected coaches in endurance sports, Neal Henderson.
From the creator of some of the cycling world’s most influential podcasts and the return of the most successful sports science podcast team, this show is designed to help athletes of all levels push their limits, train smarter, and unlock peak performance.
In our pilot episode, we set the foundation for what’s to come—deep dives into training methodologies, high-performance coaching strategies, and real conversations about what it truly takes to excel in endurance sports. Whether you’re a seasoned competitor, an aspiring athlete, or just someone who loves the science behind human performance, this podcast delivers practical, actionable insights straight from the experts.
Expect:
-
Elite-level coaching insights from one of the world’s top sport science minds
-
Training strategies that actually work, backed by data and experience
-
The science of performance explained in a way that’s both engaging and applicable
-
Unfiltered conversations about the highs, lows, and realities of training at the highest level
It’s time to challenge conventional wisdom, embrace the journey, and reach your APEX.
🎧 Listen now and take the first step toward unlocking your full potential.
A quiet reset with big stakes—Ben Kanute rethinks training, life, and legacy with a new coach and a fresh start.
What happens when an Olympian decides to start over? In this episode, Neal sits down with long-course triathlete Ben Kanute, who recently relocated to Boulder and joined Neal’s coaching program. Together, they talk about what it takes to shift gears mid-career, rework your training from the ground up, and keep the fire burning while raising a young family and racing at the highest level. With Ironman Frankfurt on the horizon, this is a timely and honest look at the journey behind the jersey.
In this episode:
– Why Ben hit reset after over a decade of pro racing
– The shift from chasing power numbers to training with intention
– Life in Boulder and adjusting to altitude, parenting, and priorities
– How Neal’s coaching approach is evolving with athletes like Ben
– What to expect heading into Ironman Frankfurt and beyond
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