Oct 25, 20261h 5mS2
In this episode of the Race Ready Podcast, Andy Newell and Brian Halligan sit down with Will Koch, former U.S. Ski Team member, accomplished international cross-country skier, and son of Olympic medalist Bill Koch...
About this Podcast:
Race Ready is the go-to podcast for Nordic skiing and biathlon coaches, athletes, and endurance sport enthusiasts. Hosted by Olympian Andy Newell and U.S. Biathlon coach Brian Halligan, each episode dives into technique, training, race strategy, and athlete development. Hear from top coaches, pros, and sport scientists as we explore what it takes to perform at your best—on and off the snow.Contact us with questions or topic requests: contact@nordicteamsolutions.com
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What is Race Ready about?
Race Ready is the go-to podcast for Nordic skiing and biathlon coaches, athletes, and endurance sport enthusiasts. Hosted by Olympian Andy Newell and U.S. Biathlon coach Brian Halligan, each episode dives into technique, training, race strategy, and athlete development.
What has Race Ready covered recently?
Recent episodes include "S2 E27: Will Koch on What It Really Takes to Become an Elite Athlete" (25 October 2026, 65 minutes), "S2 E26: Dr. Stephen Seiler on VO₂ Max, Polarized Training & the Perfect Workout" (18 October 2026, 75 minutes), and "S2 E25: The VO₂ Max Sweet Spot: Finding Your Perfect Intensity" (11 October 2026, 66 minutes).
How often does Race Ready publish?
Race Ready publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 66 minutes across 72 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Race Ready?
Booking probability for Race Ready is 32%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Race Ready requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Race Ready's contact route on record: verified email.
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The strongest fits for Race Ready are Fitness, Golf & Recreation and Sports. Race Ready has a health audience.
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Recent episodes
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Oct 18, 20261h 15mS2What does it actually take to become a faster endurance athlete? This week on Race Ready, Andy Newell and Brian Halligan sit down with one of the most influential minds in endurance sports science, Dr. Stephen Seiler...
- Oct 11, 20261h 6mS2
Are you getting the most out of your high-intensity intervals, or are you going too hard? In this episode of Race Ready, Andy Newell and Brian Halligan dive into the science and execution of L4 training, VO₂ max...
Oct 4, 20261h 5mS2Olympic silver medalist Gus Schumacher joins Race Ready to break down the training, racing, and lessons that have shaped his progression into one of the best cross-country skiers in the world. Gus takes us inside his...
Sep 27, 20261h 9mS2What does it actually take to develop the next generation of American cross-country skiers? U.S. Ski Team Development Coach Lizzie Larkins joins Andy to break down the current development system, from junior clubs and...
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Sep 20, 20261h 17mS2Dani Aravich’s path to becoming a three-time Paralympian is anything but conventional. After walking away from Division I running, Dani built a career in professional sports before a conversation about the Paralympics...
Episode #21
S2E21: How to Actually Get Faster on Skis
Sep 13, 202657 minS2As race season gets closer, speed training needs to evolve. But going harder isn’t always the answer. In this episode, Brian and Andy break down the difference between true sprinting and training efficiency at speed...
- Sep 6, 202658 minS2
As summer training gives way to fall, the focus begins to shift from building volume to adding more race-specific intensity. Getting that transition right can be tricky. In this episode, Brian and Andy break down how to...
Aug 30, 20261h 5mS2David Norris has spent more than two decades figuring out what it takes to go fast. A former World Championship skier, two-time American Birkebeiner champion, seven-time Mount Marathon winner, and now elite trail and...
- Aug 23, 202655 minS2
This week on Race Ready, Andy checks in from one of the most unique training environments in North America: the Haig Glacier in Alberta. With athletes hiking nearly an hour just to reach the snow and training above...
Aug 16, 202658 minS2In this episode of Race Ready , we sit down with SMS T2 head coach Colin Rodgers to talk about what it actually takes to develop great cross-country skiers. Colin shares lessons from his own career as an elite athlete...
Aug 2, 20261h 5mS2In this episode of the Race Ready Podcast, Andy Newell and Brian Halligan sit down with University of Utah Director of Skiing Fredrik Landstedt, one of the most accomplished coaches in collegiate Nordic skiing. With...
Episode #13
S2 E13. Luci Anderson, Cross-Country or Biathlon? Here's What It's Really Like to Do Both
Jul 19, 202658 minS2What happens when one of America's top cross-country skiers decides to start biathlon... and just two years later is racing on the World Cup and representing Team USA at the Olympic Games? In this episode, we sit down...
- Jul 5, 20261h 9mS2
July is one of the most important months of the year for endurance athletes, but it's also one of the easiest times to make mistakes. In this episode of the Race Ready Podcast, Andy Newell and Brian Halligan dive deep...
Jun 28, 20261h 15mS2In this episode of Race Ready, Andy Newell sits down with one of the most fascinating minds in endurance sports: Fabian Stocek. A former NCAA standout at Dartmouth, Ski Classics champion, trail runner, neuroscientist...
- Jun 21, 20261h 2mS2
This week on Race Ready, Andy and Brian dive deep into one of the most overlooked aspects of endurance training: recovery. Why do so many athletes struggle to absorb training? How much should you actually reduce volume...
Jun 14, 20261h 21mS2Jason Cork has spent the last two decades quietly shaping some of the most successful athletes in American cross-country skiing. As the longtime coach of Jessie Diggins and a key figure behind multiple Olympic medals...
- Jun 7, 20261 hourS2
This week on the Race Ready Podcast, Brian and Andy tackle one of the most common questions in endurance training: how should beginner athletes structure their intensity distribution when they only have three or four...
May 31, 20261h 7mS2After stepping away from the World Cup circuit, missing the Olympic season, and disappearing from competition, Sophia Laukli sits down for an exclusive and remarkably candid conversation on the Race Ready Podcast. One...
- May 24, 20261h 3mS2
This week on the Race Ready Podcast, Andy Newell and Brian Halligan dive deep into the realities of early summer training. From rebuilding training rhythm after spring downtime to understanding why your heart rate...
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