Hosted by Jess Gumkowski · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 69 episodes
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The Awake Athlete Podcast is a short form exploration of life perspectives from a 10,000-foot view. An all-encompassing offering of time-tested knowledge, techniques, and practices that allow for more ease along the path of athletic performance while creating a beneficial effect on the entirety of this life experience. Through the knowledge that she has gained from years of study and training, Jess Gumkowski, endurance athlete, and mindset coach shares commonsensical ancient wisdom that leads to a mental fitness level that can change the world. This podcast is for athletes who are ready to open their minds and welcome in their greatness. It is for coaches who are curious about expanded viewpoints from which to guide their athletes to their highest performance level. Awake Athlete is more than a podcast; it is a way of living that is by its nature, as easeful as it is powerful. This seasonal offering will support athletes and coaches who, like Jess, view mastery as the only option in t
Jess Gumkowski hosts Awake Athlete Podcast, a health show with 69 episodes published.
There are two kinds of fear: the kind that keeps you alive — and the kind that keeps you from living. In this final episode of Awake Athlete: The Road to El Cruce, I share what it was like to stand on the starting line i
On this narrowing road to El Cruce, I’m living in the unfiltered experience of me—the place where clarity breathes louder than chaos. In this episode, I explore the moments that can’t be measured, tracked, or posted… onl
Coming back from altitude rocked me in unexpected ways. This episode explores what it means to move forward without forcing — to release the need for hero workouts and align with the deeper rhythm of training, trust, and
Altitude exposes truth — physically, mentally, and emotionally. In this episode, BJ Gumkowski joins me to break down my recent altitude training trip to Colorado — the planning, the purpose, and the push. We explore how
The past four weeks have been nothing like I planned. One fall shifted my training, forced me into patience, and gave me a whole new window of clarity. It’s shown me that risk and consequence always travel together — and
Sometimes the clearest window opens when life drops an obstacle in your path. My fall brought a new training plan—not one I designed, but one I was given. And inside it, I’ve been handed lessons I couldn’t script: trust,
The middle is where growth takes root. It’s not flashy like the start or triumphant like the finish, but it’s where durability, patience, and true resilience are forged. In this episode, I explore the mental and emotiona
The stages for El Cruce have been released. The profiles are no longer an idea in my mind — they’re reality on paper. And that reality demands durability. I’m reflecting on two gnarly ultras I’ve done and the lessons tha
In this episode of The Road to El Cruce, I’m diving into the art of restraint in endurance training — and why holding back can be just as powerful as pushing forward. I share a recent experience that landed me in what I
The adventure is going — and it’s not just about the workouts. This season of training is about syncing up with the rhythm of my body, my mind, and the mission ahead. Because endurance isn’t just built in the legs — it’s
Coming to you from Week 8 of training — a phase where the tweaks are subtle but powerful. I’m increasing my run volume without adding time to my training week, and I am paying close attention to my adaptation. In this ep
Welcome to Episode 1 of The Road to El Cruce, Season 6 of the Awake Athlete Podcast. We’re kicking things off right where I am — deep into week seven of my first 8-week foundation block. In this episode, I walk you throu
Matti Weitz, a professional triathlete, joins me for a deep dive into the power of mindset and how it has transformed his life and athletic performance. Raised in Germany, Matti shares his journey from a perfectionist up
In this episode, professional gravel racer Emma Grant shares how yoga has become her secret weapon for high-stakes racing. From channeling competitive fire to staying grounded in the heat of battle, Emma reveals how her
Nicole DeBoom, former pro triathlete, IRONMAN champion, and founder of Skirt Sports, opens up about the cycles of life, letting go, and rediscovering herself after major transitions. From redefining confidence for active
Paula Findlay, a professional triathlete with a 20-year career at the top of her sport, shares her powerful journey of transformation—from chasing perfection to embracing happiness and flexibility in training and life. W
Melissa Adams, a criminal defense lawyer and endurance athlete, shares her transformative journey from the rigidity of perfectionism to the openness of possibility. In this episode, we explore: 🛑 The power of the pause
In this episode, I sit down with Kristin Mayer, founder of Betty Designs, a brand known for its bold, risk-taking designs. But beyond her fashion-forward creations, Kristin shares how owning her mindset is what truly fue
Ultra-endurance athlete Kyle Powers shares his incredible journey through Ultraman, a race that demands mind, body, and spirit alignment over three grueling days. On day one, nothing went as planned, and the conditions w
This season kicks off with a bold new format: interviews! For the first time in Awake Athlete history, I’m sitting down with some of the most inspiring minds in endurance sports and beyond—entrepreneurs, professional ath
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Awake Athlete Podcast is hosted by Jess Gumkowski. The show is categorised under health (fitness) and has published 69 episodes.
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