Best Full Circle Endurance Podcasts (2025)

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Navigate Forward CEO Anne Sample: Why a Lifequake Shouldn't Shake Your Career Foundation 1:01:07

8h ago1:01:07

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She's held high level HR roles at Whirlpool, Pepsi (twice), Citibank, and in tech, financial services and food & beverage. So "lifequakes" come with the territory when you're navigating the world of big business. In this download, Anne Sample joins Kathy & Dardy to share her journey through corporate America to small business owner, and why communi…

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Dan Schwarz: A Neighborhood Poker Party Leads to a Brewery, Then Full-Circle Back to His Family Business 35:48

14d ago35:48

35:48

Dan Schwarz can thank his wife Katie for at least pointing him in the right direction for success. She was the one involved in the neighborhood book and wine clubs, so Dan decided to start a poker party. That's where he met Brad Glynn, who shared his dream of owning a brewery. The two teamed up to found the popular Lift Bridge Brewing Company. Then…

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Steve Grove: How I Found Myself in the Midwest - A Memoir of Reinvention 53:55

28d ago53:55

53:55

He's not only climbed the corporate career ladder, he's explored exotic and faraway places on his journey to become CEO and Publisher of the Minnesota Star Tribune. Stops in Tanzania, Japan, Thailand and India, then back in the US, hired as employee #85 at Google. Ultimately, like most Minnesotans who leave their home state, he found his way back a…

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Luke Gaalswyk: Lessons From Military Service Apply to Executive Leadership Growth 39:30

1M ago39:30

39:30

Integrity, collaboration and listening: Those three key words describe how District Energy St. Paul CEO Luke Gaalswyk motivates and inspires his team. The U.S. Air Force veteran has made the most of his engineering experience and teamwork in the military, ascending to the C-Suite at Ever-Green Energy in September 2022. Luke shares his life and care…

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Chris Heim: How a People First Approach and Endurance Sports Play a Role in C-Suite Success 53:22

2M ago53:22

53:22

He grew up in a small Iowa town and wasn't even sure he'd go to college. But that changed one day after stocking shelves at Hy-Vee, and led Chris on an amazing career journey that combined his curiosity and tech savvy with his endless appetite for learning and growth. The Fortra Executive Chairman sits down with Kathy & Dardy to offer why being a v…

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Tia Newcomer: The Ability to Adapt and Empower Your Leadership in Different Organizations 46:11

2M ago46:11

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Her journalism and mass communications degree (with three minors) at Nebraska led to a role in... sales. That pivot at the outset of her career put Tia Newcomer on an ascending path through with the titans of industry- Revlon, Clorox, Frito Lay, HP, and later venture capital. Ultimately, a "life quake" led her to join Caringbridge as CEO. In this e…

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Marisa Williams: Bringing Business Leadership to the World of Non-Profit 48:31

3M ago48:31

48:31

Her title reads CEO of Girl Scouts River Valleys, but in reality, she's a coach, cheerleader and accountability partner for her team and corporate partners. In this episode, Marisa Williams shares how she's channeled her strengths and transformed from a leader in the corporate world, to transforming the Girl Scouts across the Twin Cities and beyond…

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How to Measure Race Day Performance 15:33

3M ago15:33

15:33

Coach Laura ran the Mountain Goat Run for the 14th time this year. It may have been her 14th time running this race, but it certainly didn’t feel redundant to her. No matter how much experience we have in endurance sports, there are always new experiences to be had, new things to learn, and new joys to be felt. This year’s Mountain Goat Run checked…

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Can Endurance Athletes Truly Learn from Other Athletes & Coaches? 11:58

3M ago11:58

11:58

This Coach Tip Tuesday is the 416th one that Coach Laura has written; today we’re celebrating the EIGHTH anniversary of Coach Tip Tuesday! Coach Laura was inspired to keep sharing something she wrote every Tuesday by her friend and mentor Coach Brendan Jackson. So, in what has become an annual tradition since that first Coach Tip Tuesday eight year…

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How to Find the Right Cycling Shoes 45:14

4M ago45:14

45:14

How do you find the right cycling shoes? Finding the best cycling shoes for you can be a long and tricky process. It can be so long and so tricky, in fact, that some cyclists don’t realize that there might be a better option for them out there. Once you understand some fundamentals about feet and what we should expect from a cycling shoe, finding t…

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Bridgewater Bank EVP & CSO Mary Jayne Crocker: Curiosity Is a Key Ingredient in Leadership Success 39:22

4M ago39:22

39:22

As many of us have experienced throughout our careers, the best way to learn is by doing- whether you have experience with the task at hand or not. Never led a private company into an IPO? No worries, you'll figure it out! In this episode MJ shares what inspired her career trajectory, and the unique challenges she's overcome thanks to her natural c…

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What Golf & the Masters Tournament Can Teach Endurance Athletes 20:17

4M ago20:17

20:17

At first glance, golf and endurance sports might seem like apples and tomatoes. However, they are more similar than you might imagine, and there are valuable lessons endurance athletes can glean from the sport of golf and the athletes who play it. Read this Article: https://www.fullcircleendurance.com/blog/what-golf-the-masters-tournament-can-teach…

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Strategies for Getting Faster in Open Water Swimming 30:16

4M ago30:16

30:16

A lot of multisport athletes who train for events that involve open water swimming leave a lot on the table in terms of speed and execution potential, and a lot of this stems from the fact that they are not training specifically enough for open water swimming in their swim workouts. Learning how to appropriately leverage your swimming workouts can …

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The Right Guy at the Right Time: Adam Duininck Brings the Skills and Mindset to Re-Energize Downtown Minneapolis 46:16

4M ago46:16

46:16

He grew up near the farming community of Willmar in Western Minnesota, and despite deep family ties to a rural lifestyle Adam Duininck always aspired to live, work and move the needle in a big city. So how did a kid from the country become such a force in the city as President & CEO of the Minneapolis Downtown Council? In this episode, Adam explain…

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When Can You Add More Training? 14:07

4M ago14:07

14:07

“When can I do more?” This is one of the most common questions we hear from athletes because most athletes are excited about and/or anxious about needing to do more in their training. However, the decision about whether or not to add more to an athlete’s training is something that should be treated with reverence, and there are many different facto…

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How to Avoid Getting Hit by a Car While Cycling 26:13

5M ago26:13

26:13

Outdoor riding season has come again. As the season changes from Winter to Spring, more cyclists and multisport athletes will be taking to the roads to get their training rides in. And with that, the risk of being hit by a car increases. While the only foolproof way to eliminate the risk of being hit by a car while cycling is to never ride outside …

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Peanut Butter & Jelly TV CFO Andre Creighton: From Corporate Finance to Startup Leadership, It's More Than Just Numbers 37:21

5M ago37:21

37:21

There's comfort in a C-Suite corporate role, but it can also trigger the question of "what if?" Andre Creighton has successfully played on both sides of the ball. He's a visionary finance leader, with high profile past roles at Cargill and SPIRE Credit Union. He's also launched a startup and now is charged with the CFO and revenue role at PB&J TV. …

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How to Train for a 5K 21:17

5M ago21:17

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A 5K is often the first distance that new runners train for. It’s a wonderful distance to run and there are many, many 5K race options to choose from! Once you’ve set a goal to run a 5K, it can feel tricky or even overwhelming to figure out the best way to prepare for it, especially if you’ve never trained for an event like this before. There’s goo…

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How Fast Can You Get Faster? The Truth About Speed Gains 21:06

5M ago21:06

21:06

It’s the question at the forefront of almost all athletes’ minds: “When will I be faster?” The truthful answer is nuanced and somewhat complicated. Therefore, it’s probably not the answer that most athletes want to hear. That being said, understanding what sets the stage for speed gains and what it takes to achieve them is an important part of actu…

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Menttium CEO Missy Chicre: "You Have One Life, How Do You Want to Live It?" 50:03

5M ago50:03

50:03

Her unique background, experience, and curiosity led from academia to consulting, then leadership roles at Best Buy and Cargill. And then, in that "what's next?" moment, the opportunity to devote her experience to advancing women's leadership led her to Menttium. In this episode Missy Chicre joins Kathy & Dardy to retrace her path to professional s…

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How to Make Time for Training & Goals 15:12

5M ago15:12

15:12

Endurance sports goals don’t achieve themselves. They require time, effort, and hard work. The average age-group athlete is a busy person who has a lot of demands competing for their time. However, the average age-group athlete is also usually driven to want to accomplish the goals that they set for themselves. How can athletes make the necessary t…

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Can You Stop Your Garmin at 4.98 Miles? 18:22

6M ago18:22

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Can you stop your Garmin at 4.98 miles? If you’re like 98% of the athletes we’ve worked with over the years, you can’t. Or rather…you won’t. We’re going to dive into why you should consider stopping that Garmin whenever your workout is complete, even if - gasp of shock! - a random distance is showing on your devices. Read this Article: https://www.…

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Ancoats Construction Founder & President David Wood: Leave Your Comfort Zone and Chase Your Dreams 49:29

6M ago49:29

49:29

He followed in his father's footsteps, and during a decade at Mortenson rose from an intern to a market sector leader at the Minneapolis construction giant. David Wood could've settled in for a long and lucrative career with few career risks. Instead, he chose to start from scratch, founding his own construction company, Ancoats. In this revealing …

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You're More Thirsty in the Winter Than You Think 20:09

6M ago20:09

20:09

Think you don’t need to bring hydration with you on Winter workouts? Think again. You need hydration in the Winter just as much as you do in the Summer. But a whole plethora of unfortunate biological circumstances makes you feel like you don’t. Don’t fall victim to this; you are actually thirsty in the Winter. Read this Article: https://www.fullcir…

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What is the Purpose of Indoor Workouts? 21:50

6M ago21:50

21:50

Some athletes dread indoor workouts. Others relish in them. Irrespective of the time of year or how one feels about them, what is the true purpose of indoor workouts? Read this Article: https://www.fullcircleendurance.com/blog/what-is-the-purpose-of-indoor-workouts Learn more about Full Circle Endurance: https://FullCircleEndurance.com/ Submit ques…

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Struggling with Finding Motivation to Do Workouts? Here’s What to Do. 9:27

6M ago9:27

9:27

While a lack of motivation can strike any time of year, it seems to hit endurance athletes hardest during the Winter months. If you are struggling to find the motivation to do workouts, don’t despair or beat yourself up about it. Instead, take an alternative approach to help you reignite your workout mojo and to find a way back to consistency. Read…

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Finding Hope During Injuries, Illnesses, & Setbacks 14:03

7M ago14:03

14:03

Are you currently injured, sick, or experiencing some other setback that is keeping you from training? The patience required to navigate times like these is very, very real. At times, it can feel like time has stood still and like the path forward is too long to face. Finding hope or something to look forward to may seem impossible. And yet…it is p…

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How to Return to Training After an Injury 29:34

7M ago29:34

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Unfortunately, almost all endurance athletes will sustain an injury at some point in their endurance sports journey. When this happens, it’s important to take a pragmatic approach both to managing the injury itself and to one’s return to training. Doing so shortens the overall time that an athlete has to be away from doing what they love and helps …

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Scott Burns: Veteran Entrepreneur's Advice - Forget About "Failing Fast" and Focus on Success 54:08

7M ago54:08

54:08

The word "entrepreneur" has become a cliche in a world where almost everyone has a side hustle. But Scott Burns in truly an entrepreneur in every sense of the definition: an individual who's created and built successful businesses from scratch, while assuming all risks of the enterprise. In this episode, the general partner at Mairs & Power VC shar…

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Why an Annual Training Plan Makes the Difference Between Making & Missing Goals 16:16

7M ago16:16

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Athletes often consider the workouts that they do on a day-to-day basis, but they don’t necessarily consider how those workouts build up over time and how workouts completed today and this week impact other workouts six months or more in the future. An Annual Training Plan charts this long-term path toward an athlete’s goals, and a well-developed A…

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How to Find the Right Running Shoes 37:23

7M ago37:23

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How do you find the right running shoes? It may seem simple at face value, but it’s actually a deceptive process and can be trickier than it initially appears. But there's good news! Once you understand some basic elements about your feet and about running shoes, you can absolutely find the right running shoes for you, no matter what type of runnin…

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Goal Setting Strategies that Actually Work 17:51

7M ago17:51

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The end of a year or season often prompts athletes to reflect on their past season and to consider what goals they would like to set in the future. There is plenty of advice out there about how to set goals, but unfortunately, a lot of the common advice is also ineffective advice. What are some effective strategies that runners, cyclists, triathlet…

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Coach Laura's Top 9 Nonfiction Books of 2024 18:08

8M ago18:08

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Coach Laura gives an overview of the nine best nonfiction books she read in 2024! Read this Article: https://www.fullcircleendurance.com/blog/coach-lauras-top-9-nonfiction-books-of-2024 Books Referenced During the Episode: Lily’s Promise: Holding On to Hope Through Auschwitz and Beyond by Lily Ebert and Dov Forman The Athlete's Gut: The Inside Scie…

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Coach Laura's Top 10 Fiction Books of 2024 16:59

8M ago16:59

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Coach Laura gives an overview of the 10 best fiction books she read in 2024! Read this Article: https://www.fullcircleendurance.com/blog/coach-lauras-top-10-fiction-books-of-2024 Books Referenced During the Episode: Arc of a Scythe Series (Trilogy + Stories) Scythe by Neal Shusterman Thunderhead by Neal Shusterman The Toll by Neal Shusterman Gleani…

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Top 10 Blog Articles of 2024 7:24

8M ago7:24

7:24

Full Circle Endurance posted 88 new articles on our blog in 2024, and we have over 586 blog posts in our archives from almost a decade of writing. These are the blog posts that readers connected with the most in 2024! #1 - Don’t Pull Up on Your Bicycle Pedals #2 -The Law of Diminishing Returns #3 - Why You Shouldn't Wear a Wetsuit in Triathlons and…

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Top 5 Podcast Episodes of 2024 5:55

8M ago5:55

5:55

The Full Circle Podcast officially launched for the first time in January 2024. Over the course of the year, 69 episodes were published. Some of them really resonated with listeners! We decided to share the Top 5 Episodes of the year. Read this Article: https://www.fullcircleendurance.com/blog/top-5-podcast-episodes-of-2024 Learn more about Full Ci…

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The Best Gear Tips Learned from 15+ Years of Being a Runner, Cyclist, & Triathlete 14:51

8M ago14:51

14:51

After 15+ years of being a runner, cyclist, and triathlete as well as having coached hundreds of individual endurance athletes to goals of all shapes and sizes, Coach Laura has tested out many gear items and seen many athletes do the same. As a result of that experience, she has many gear tips to share to help you avoid frustration and to set you u…

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Treadmill Running: Is the Treadmill Really the Dreadmill? 14:40

8M ago14:40

14:40

Treadmills have become a popular tool for athletes and exercise enthusiasts alike. While they certainly do confer some benefits, they also have some significant drawbacks. It’s important for endurance athletes choosing to leverage the treadmill to consider all aspects of this device so they can be aware of its impact - both positive and negative - …

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How to Dress for Winter & Cold Weather Workouts 22:04

8M ago22:04

22:04

Cooler temperatures usher in a new season of apparel for endurance athletes. When the temperatures drop, what to wear for a workout becomes a big question that athletes wrestle with. However, deciding what garments to wear during Winter and cold weather workouts doesn’t need to be an all-day internal debate. Read this Coach Tip Tuesday: https://www…

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Washburn Center for Children CEO Craig Warren: A Military Mindset and Passion for Helping Children 58:31

8M ago58:31

58:31

While he wasn't a military brat, he moved like one in his formative years. That exposure to different people and cultures, his service to our country, and his career journey into the private sector have all shaped the inspirational leader that Craig Warren is today. In this engaging conversation with Kathy & Chis, Craig shares his life and career j…

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Why Winter & Off-Season Training is Vital for Endurance Athletes 14:02

8M ago14:02

14:02

The Off-Season is often mistakenly thought of as unimportant. Nothing could be further from the truth. Training in the Off-Season and Winter season is a vitally important component of overall training for endurance athletes and is what sets the stage for what athletes traditionally consider “real” training later on as their goals loom nearer. Coach…

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What to Modify in Training When Things Change or Don’t Unfold as Expected 17:10

9M ago17:10

17:10

The only certainty in endurance sports - as in life - is uncertainty. A paradox, to be sure. But the truth, nevertheless. Try as we might, we cannot accurately foresee all that will happen in our lives. (And this - the holiday season - is a time of year when this happens a lot.) This means that there will be times when things that were pre-planned …

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Amy Ronneberg: Tell Her "No" and Then Look Out! How a Small Town Kid Rewrote the Rules to Reach the C-Suite 41:47

9M ago41:47

41:47

Successful executives who grew up in small towns, didn't attend the Ivy League schools, or were told they weren't qualified for leadership roles all have one thing in common: A burning desire to prove people wrong. Amy Ronneberg has done just that, every step of the way on her career path. Amy boldly states that "being authentic is my superpower", …

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Why Multitasking is a Myth…Especially When it Comes to Workouts 14:34

9M ago14:34

14:34

In a world where people are increasingly busy and seeking to get as much done as possible, the idea of multitasking is incredibly, incredibly alluring. The hard truth is that multitasking is a myth, and that’s especially true for endurance athletes while they are completing workouts. If you want to reap the benefits and/or see performance gains ove…

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Why Endurance Athletes Should Strength Train Year-Round 23:52

9M ago23:52

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Too many runners, triathletes, cyclists, and swimmers discount the importance of strength training in their endurance sports training. Strength training should not be just an off-season element. For athletes who want to reduce their probability and see consistent gains over time, strength training should be incorporated all year long. Read this Coa…

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No Looking Back: Gillette Children's Leader Barbara Joers Focuses on the Future and Grows Leaders from the Bottom Up 56:49

9M ago56:49

56:49

As the President and CEO of Gillette Children's Hospital, Barbara Joers not only navigates the complicated world of healthcare, but the emotional aspect of the providers she leads and the patients and families they all care for. In this inspiring episode, Barbara reveals key moments on her own leadership journey, and how she empowers everyone to co…

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What Does “Nothing New on Race Day” Actually Mean? 15:09

9M ago15:09

15:09

“Nothing new on race day!” is extremely common advice doled out to runners, triathletes, cyclists, and other endurance athletes. Unfortunately, too many athletes think this advice only pertains to physical gear items, such as shoes or clothing. “Nothing new on race day” means so much more than this. Read this Coach Tip Tuesday: https://www.fullcirc…

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Confidence Comes From Surviving Doing The Scary Thing 10:56

10M ago10:56

10:56

Where does confidence come from? For humans and endurance athletes alike, it comes from surviving doing something scary. Read this Coach Tip Tuesday: https://www.fullcircleendurance.com/blog/confidence-comes-from-surviving-doing-the-scary-thing Learn more about Full Circle Endurance: https://FullCircleEndurance.com/ Submit questions to be answered …

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Bell Bank President Erin Procko Shares How Old Fashioned Customer Service and Servant Leadership Drive Success 31:17

10M ago31:17

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Growing up in Duluth, Erin Procko's parents were her biggest influence as she considered a career in the legal profession. But she worked at a bank while in college and fell in love with that career path. In this episode, Erin shares her perspective on leadership- why it's all about your team, and serving others. Connect with Versique…

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Is Exercise as Good as Medicine? 14:12

10M ago14:12

14:12

Is exercise as good as pharmacological medicine? Athletes and exercise enthusiasts alike have long touted the benefits of a movement practice. But does the research back up this anecdotal enthusiasm? Read this Coach Tip Tuesday: https://www.fullcircleendurance.com/blog/is-exercise-as-good-as-medicine Sources: Netz, Yael. (2017). “Is the Comparison …

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