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The Alchemical Life

Abigail Crowe

60 episodes

1 week ago

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...

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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...

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The Alchemical Life

Alchemical OFF ROAD: A Raw Conversation With My Mom

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...

1 week ago

1 hour 10 minutes

The Alchemical Life

From Crisis to Calling: How Our Hardest Seasons Become Our Greatest Gift (OFF ROAD)

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...

1 week ago

1 hour 10 minutes

The Alchemical Life

How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome and Trust Yourself

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...

2 weeks ago

24 minutes

The Alchemical Life

Stop Stretching Your Hamstrings (Do This Instead)

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...

3 weeks ago

19 minutes

The Alchemical Life

Rigorous Training's Hidden Impact on Mental Health (And The Unexpected Fix)

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...

4 weeks ago

19 minutes

The Alchemical Life

From Injury-Prone to Unbreakable: The Physiology of Strength for Runners

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:...

1 month ago

24 minutes

The Alchemical Life

The Reality of Being an Endurance Athlete When Your Health Fails You

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...

1 month ago

21 minutes

The Alchemical Life

How to Find the RIGHT Strength Coach for Endurance Athletes | Stop Wasting Time & Money

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...

1 month ago

20 minutes

The Alchemical Life

Managing Strength Training Stimulus for Endurance Athletes - Stay Strong Without Breaking Down

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...

2 months ago

22 minutes

The Alchemical Life

The Dark Side of Endurance Training: Psychotherapist Tells ALL (Mental Health, Social Media & Eating Disorders)

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...

2 months ago

1 hour 5 minutes

The Alchemical Life

The Static Stretching Myth That's Keeping You Injured and Slow (and what to do instead)

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...

2 months ago

26 minutes

The Alchemical Life

The Secret To A FAST Marathon (and it's not more mileage)

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...

2 months ago

1 hour 7 minutes

The Alchemical Life

Why Your Brain Is Sabotaging Your PRs (And How to Fix It)

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...

3 months ago

21 minutes

The Alchemical Life

These Mental Tricks Will Drop Your Race Time- Insights from 20x State Champ Coach Gary Droze

Let's welcome back fan-favorite Gary Droze!!! He comes back on the pod to discuss the psychology behind sports and racing. We delve into the mental hurdles athletes face, the importance of mental toughness, and practical strategies to overcome performance anxiety. As always, Gary shares personal anecdotes from his coaching career and his own experiences as an athlete, offering you guys valuable insights into the mental game of sports. Chapters: Introduction to Gary Droz (0:00) The Psychology...

3 months ago

59 minutes

The Alchemical Life

How To Navigate Through ANY Training Setback Like a PRO

Summary In this episode, I dive into what happens when your training just isn't clicking- the mental and physical roadblocks we all hit, when to step back and honestly assess where you're at, and how to deal with getting sick or injured. We get real about managing your headspace and adjusting your training when life throws curveballs because, let's be honest, none of us have it figured out. And if you've got a story of your own, SHARE IT!! Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Struggles of...

3 months ago

26 minutes

The Alchemical Life

Blaine McConnell on sprints for endurance, PEDs, fasted cardio, and MORE

On this episode of the Alchemical Life Podcast, I interview Blaine McConnell- football player, Crossfit games athlete, Team USA bobsledder, and now freak athlete and creator of "the best damn training channel on YouTube". We chat about the nuances of training, the benefits of sprinting for endurance, and the art of auto-regulation in workouts. We go into topics like nicotine, PEDs, fasted training, caffeine, and much more. Enjoy folks! Chapters: Introduction to Blaine McConnell (0:00) Blaine...

3 months ago

1 hour 8 minutes

The Alchemical Life

WHAT HYBRID ATHLETES AREN'T TELLING YOU!!

Summary: a good old Q&A. How I got into running, can you trust your watch, how hard is it really to maintain strength while endurance running AND can you actually get jacked and run fast?!?!?! 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...

3 months ago

18 minutes

The Alchemical Life

The Fatal Flaw in Every Endurance Training Program (You're Probably Doing This)

Summary In this episode, I use a presentation from a seminar I held to better connect the strength and endurance world. I break down exactly how to balance volume, frequency, and intensity to IMPROVE your performance- not sabotage it. Want to know how to structure your strength sessions, nail the hard-easy training week, and fuel your body to recover and perform?? Listen up, because let's face it, most endurance athletes have been led poorly when it comes to all these topics. Chapters 00:00 I...

4 months ago

22 minutes

The Alchemical Life

Never Breaking 6min to 5:19 Mile in 10 WEEKS - How I Did It

SUMMARY In this episode, I dish out all the secrets for my mile training: my background, my training, what went right, what went wrong, etc. Learn how to run your FASTEST miles yet. CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction to Mile Training Journey 02:29 Background and Initial Training Experience 04:50 Transitioning to Mile Training 09:41 Challenges Faced During Training 13:02 What Went Right in Training 18:07 Final Thoughts and Future Goals MY COACHING: https://r.newie.app/fz5ve7j05jk8 MY WEBSITE...

4 months ago

21 minutes

The Alchemical Life

Divorcing Your Mileage Obsession (Plus 3 Tips for Perfect Runs)

Summary Marriage is great, but should you be married to your mileage? Welcome to MA, mileage anonymous. Here we do not judge!! Figure out if you are in fact married to hitting mileage, when it becomes a problem, and most importantly - HOW TO SOLVE IT! Oh, and I give 3 tips to almost ALWAYS guarantee a great run. Boom baby. You're welcome. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Mileage Awareness 02:42 Signs of Being Married to the Mileage 05:24 Consequences of Mileage Obsession 07:59 Reev...

4 months ago

23 minutes