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The APX PodcastEpisode #44 Conversation with Vanessa Mendez and Crystal OrozcoA fun and spicy episode. We talk about nutrition in general and then we take a deeper dive into sports and diabetes. You'll learn more about how to manage your caloric requirements for different needs and the different do's and do not's regarding general and sports nutrition.Vanessa and Crystal are both Registered Dietitians and Nutritionists, with extended post graduate education. You can find them at:Vanessa Mendez FigueroaIG: @vanemendezfLinkedIn: (17) Vanessa Mendez Figueroa, MS, RDN, LD | LinkedInCrystal Orozco...
2025-05-131h 02The APX PodcastEpisode #43 Conversation with Coach Josh VenisFrom divorce to Ironman, to building a successful coaching business. We talk discipline, hard work and commitment. His first triathlon experiences and more.Listen up and enjoy!Find him at:https://www.veniscoaching.com/IG: @joshuavenisOur sponsors:https://osmonutrition.com/ Use code COACH-ANDARCIAhttps://www.solfirejstreet.com/ Use code APXhttps://zone3.com/en-us Use code LUISAs usual thanks to Martín for sound edit and mixing. Find him at m...
2025-04-2945 minThe APX PodcastEpisode #42 Conversation with Robert Anthony RodriguezBelow the knee amputee, motivational speaker, actor, model, multi-sport athlete. We talk about overcoming life obstacles, mental attitude, his first triathlon experience and hard work. You can find Robert at:IG @robertanthony.speakerFB @ Robert A Rodriguezwww.robertanthony.usSponsored by:https://www.solfirejstreet.com/ Use code APXhttps://zone3.com/en-us Use code LUIShttps://osmonutrition.com/ Use code COACH-ANDARCIASound mix and edit by Martin Carmona. find him at mfcsound@gmail.com
2025-04-0949 minThe APX PodcastEpisode #41 Conversation with Jason BahamundiEndurance athlete, triathlete, runner, cyclist. Founder of Run Tri Bike. College Lecturer, with degrees is Marketing and Finance. NewYoRican, so with great sense of humor and good taste for food! We talk about running, triathlons, not finishing races and the psychology behind it, and so much more. Enjoy!Connect with Jason:https://runtrimag.com/@runtrimagCheck out our sponsors:https://www.solfirejstreet.com/ Use code APXhttps://zone3.com/en-us Use code LUIShttps://osmonutrition.com/ Use code COACH-ANDARCIA
2025-03-1349 minThe APX PodcastEpisode #40 Conversation with Jim WolffAvid cyclist and personal trainer, Jim has participated in nearly every edition of the AIDS/LifeCycle Ride, missing only two. He shares his knowledge and experience from this seven-day event. We also discuss his personal training background and explore triathlon as well.Find Jim at:jim@fitbernalfit.comhttp://fitlocalfit.com/Our Sponsors:https://zone3.com/en-us?country=US Use code LUIShttps://www.solfirejstreet.com/Use code APXhttps://osmonutrition.com/Use code COACH-ANDARCIA
2025-02-191h 01
Everyday Athlete Podcast NetworkFrom Venezuela to Triathlon Success | Fireside Chat Guest: Luis Andarcia
Join hosts Aum Gandhi and Jason Bahamundi in the 145th episode of the @runtrimag Fireside Chat as they uncover the incredible story of Luis Andarcia, a seasoned triathlete and the owner of APX Coaching. This episode offers an intimate glimpse into Luis's inspiring journey, filled with determination, resilience, and a passion for the sport of triathlon that has spanned over three decades.
From Venezuela to the USA: A Journey Begins
Luis's journey started with casual swimming in Venezuela, where he honed his skills in the water. After moving to the United States, his life took a transformative turn when a co...
2025-01-3057 minThe APX PodcastEpisode #39 Conversation with Jill ChapmanKickass age grouper since 2020, mother of two, full time medical device sales. 6 x IM - 8 x 70.3 - 1 x IMWC
We discuss her beginnings in the sport. Women participation. Impostor Syndrome.
Find her on IG @radjill
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2025-01-091h 02The APX PodcastEpisode #38 California International Marathon -CIM- Race RecapA last-minute decision. How I ran the marathon 3 weeks after an Ironman, with 11 weeks of training and still managed to have fun the whole way.
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2024-12-1940 minThe APX PodcastEpisode #37 Conversation with Michelle BandurAlways active: from cheerleading in high school and partying in college to becoming a triathlete—10-time Ironman finisher and three-time award-winning investigative reporter. Overcoming bullying, co-founding an all-girls triathlon team and being on the cover of Triathlete Magazine. Listen to this great conversation!
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2024-12-1159 minThe APX PodcastEpisode #36 Conversation with Dr. Devon GastonFounder, CEO @ Passport 2 Health, Board Certified Chiropractic Neurologist, personal trainer, triathlete. Check out her story and find out about the new therapies that she uses to help improve her patient's lifestyles!
You can find Dr. Devon at:
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2024-12-0455 minThe APX PodcastEpisode #35 Conversation with Coach Peter BromkaRunner, writer, father, husband, run coach. Peter Bromka shares some of his life story. From his first visit to the track when he was a few weeks old to this year's NYC Marathon. Peter is a multiple time CIM finisher and, he gives us some tips on how to run it.
Find him at:
IG: @bromka
https://pbrunning.co/
https://www.peterbromka.com/
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2024-11-2753 minThe APX PodcastEpisode #34 IM Arizona Race ReportIt was a long, cold and windy day out there. I tackled it with a low volume and not consistent training load. The goal was to "just finish it."
I hope you enjoy this episode!
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2024-11-2240 minThe APX PodcastEpisode #33 The short but long road to IM ArizonaI was supposed to be there in 2023 but because of AFib I decided to defer to 2024. So here I am, a year later, post ablation, close to zero alcohol, lots of yoga and meditation and an 8 week IM training plan.
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2024-11-1416 min
Everyday Athlete Podcast NetworkJourney of a Triathlon Coach | Fiery Embers Guest: Luis AndarciaWelcome to the 30th episode of the Fiery Embers Show, where host Aum Gandhi sits down with Luis Andarcia, a seasoned triathlete and respected coach with over 30 years of experience. Originally from Venezuela and now based in the United States since 2004, Luis’s journey in triathlon is as inspiring as it is transformative. In this episode, Luis dives deep into his evolution as both an athlete and a coach, reflecting on his commitment to continuous improvement, his passion for each discipline, and the rewards he finds in helping athletes reach their full potential.
From Sprint to Ironman: Luis’s Athl...
2024-11-0624 minThe APX PodcastEpisode #32 Conversation with Coach Judd Van SickleJudd is the Director of the UC Davis Sports Performance and Wellness Lab in Sacramento. Judd shares with us his beginnings in sports, becoming a nationally decorated cyclist and the head coach of the cycling program for UC Davis. We also talk performance testing and some of the services offered at the Lab.
You can find him at:
https://health.ucdavis.edu/sports-medicine/sports-performance/
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2024-11-0551 minThe APX PodcastEpisode #31 Conversation with Dr Nate OliveiraNate comes today with a long background in sports and experience as a Dr in Chiropractic. We talk about preventing injuries and how and active lifestyle combined with chiropractic work can help you stay healthy and live long.
You can reach out to Nate here:
https://www.oliveirachiropractic.com/
IG: @nateoliveira.dc
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2024-10-3046 minThe APX PodcastEpisode #30 IM California Special EditionOctober 27th is here, and Sacramento hosts the 4th edition of the only IM distance event in the Golden State.
By no means I consider myself the expert, but I'll try to cover as much as possible so you're ready for race day!
Enjoy and good luck on Sunday!
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2024-10-2437 minThe APX PodcastEpisode #29 Conversation with Dr. Liza BerryGolfer, soccer player, skier, runner, all of the above! Liza shares with us her experiences as an athlete, Physical Therapist and working with different populations.
You can find here here:
https://attunedphysicaltherapy.com/
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2024-10-1647 minThe APX PodcastEpisode #28 Conversation with Coach Sean O'BrienFounder of HeadTop Performance, Sean holds a BA in Business from Duke University, and certifications in Executive Development Programs from Chicago University and Northwestern as well. Key words from our conversation: Discipline, Perseverance, Maximize Performance, Competition. You definitely want to listen to this one!
You can find him here:
https://www.headtopperformance.com/
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2024-10-0954 minThe APX PodcastEpisode #27: Conversation with Coach Deborah GertnerCoach Deborah is a RDN, an anti-diet, vegan registered dietitian nutritionist, triathlon and cross-country running coach, based in Longmont, Colorado. We chat about nutrition, overcoming injuries, surviving thyroid cancer, and becoming a successful nutritionist and coach. You can find Coach Deborah here:
https://www.plantforwardendurancenutrition.com/
IG: @plantforwardendurancenutrition
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2024-10-0157 minThe APX PodcastEpisode #26 Conversation with Coach Lana BurlHead coach and founder of lbendurance, Coach Lana is another guest with a ton of experience racing and coaching. We talk about her first steps in the sport, moving from a corporate job to fulltime coaching. Performance testing, the different options available and much more. You can find Coach Lana here:
https://lbendurance.com/
IG: @lbendurance
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2024-09-2456 minThe APX PodcastEpisode #25 Sean Garbutt and Sacramento Running WeekSean Garbutt, Fleet Feet's Marketing Director shares with us the history of this landmark week of events for runners in Sacramento. Multiple running places and times every day with different groups closing the week with a party and dancing as well!
https://runsra.org/community/sacramento-running-week/
IG: @fleetfeetsac
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2024-09-1435 minThe APX PodcastEpisode #24 Conversation with Coach Jennifer ComfortCoach Jennifer Comfort, another guest with an extensive background in coaching and racing. We talk about her multiple participations in World Championships, ultradistance coaching and racing and the new 70.3 Washington TriCities coming up.
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2024-09-0452 minThe APX PodcastEpisode #23 Conversation with Coach Bryan RiveraOriginally from Puerto Rico, Coach Bryan has an impressive swimming background. He shares his experiences competing internationally during his school years and later as a Division 1 swimmer, along with his triathlon career and current success as a coach. He also manages the demands of being a father, holding a full-time job.
You can find him here:
https://www.capitalendurancecoaching.com/
IG: @capitalendurancecoaching
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2024-08-2855 minThe APX PodcastEpisode 22 Conversation with Christina RobertsCoach Christina Roberts, head coach of EnFlyte she's also a yoga instructor and MA in Sport Psychology. We chat about her triathlon experience, yoga, meditation and how she coaches her athletes in mental strength as well as helping them to stay present when the unexpected happens during race day.
You can find her at:
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2024-08-2056 minThe APX PodcastEpisode 21: Conversation with Coach Maria SimoneMaria Simone, head coach and founder of No Limits Endurance Coaching. She joins us today with an extensive resume and experience in the sport. We'll learn about her first steps in the sport, how she grew as an athlete and how she has become one of the most successful members of today's triathlon community.
You can find her here:
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2024-08-1354 minThe APX PodcastEpisode 20: Conversation with Adam TurreyHead coach and owner of Lucid Motion Fitness. Based in Santa Rosa, California. We chat about his experience as a coach, the "Pay it forward" program and diversity in triathlon. Check it out!
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2024-08-0738 minThe APX PodcastEpisode 19: Conversation with Blake MasonOwner and instructor at Solfire Yoga in Sacramento. Blake talks about his early struggles with alcoholism and how yoga helped him move on. Also the benefits of conscious breathing and meditation and yoga for athletes. Enjoy!
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2024-08-0253 minThe APX PodcastEpisode 18: Conversation with Dr. Nick CruzeKinesiology major, Dr in Chiropractic, Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Active Release Technique certified. Spouse to Michaela and father of two wonderful boys. Dr. Cruze, manages also to be a very successful triathlete.
On this episode we talk about his first steps as a triathlete, his career as a Chiropractor and the benefits of chiropractic work for athletes.
Enjoy!
2024-07-2654 minThe APX PodcastEpisode 17: Conversation with Coach Gerardo BarriosGerardo is the head coach and founder of Fortius Coaching since 2007. He's guided 100s of athletes across the finish line and himself has raced around the world. Today, he shares with us his knowledge and experience.
You can find Gerardo here:
Fortius Coaching
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2024-07-0400 minThe APX PodcastEpisode 16: Conversation with Coach Michelle LakeCoach Michelle Lake is USAT LII Coach, Endurance Business Coach. She's the host of the podcast The Endurance Coachperneur. Of her many accomplishments I'll only list a few here:
Collegiate Swimmer Conference Champion Class of 98 USNA
5 x IM Finisher
19 x 70.3 Finisher
4 x 70.3 WC
And the list goes on..., if you want to reach Michelle please follow the links below.
https://coachmichellelake.ck.page/waitlist Dream to 6 opening again at the end of the summer
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Dream Launcher opening next month.
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2024-06-2552 minThe APX PodcastEpisode 15: Conversation with Soj JibowuFounder and CEO of Varlo Sports, Soj takes us through his journey in the sport from age group triathlete to head of one of the leading sport and triathlon apparel companies in the US. Sit back and enjoy!
Usual thanks to Martin Carmona for the sound mix and editing of the podcast. You can reach Martin at mfcsound@gmail.com
2024-06-1950 minThe APX PodcastEpisode 14: Training in the heatAs summer approaches in the northern hemisphere and temperatures begin to rise, we're still preparing for multiple fall races. Rather than ignoring the heat, we should learn how to train both physically and mentally to use it to our advantage.
Usual thanks to Martin Carmona for the sound mix and editing of this episode. You can find him at mfcsound@gmail.com
2024-06-1219 minThe APX PodcastEpisode 13: Conversation with Coach Thomas Skelton IIIA fun and educational conversation with Coach Thomas, head coach of Merge MultiSport. Coach Thomas has been in the sport for over 15 years and 5 years as a triathlon coach. Data nerds be ready to have some fun on this one.
Sound editing and mixing by Martin Carmona. You can reach out to him for your podcast needs at mfcsound@gmail.com
2024-06-0553 minThe APX PodcastConversation with Coach Jim VanceToday we chat with Coach Jim Vance. Author of Run with Power and Triathlon 2.0 and Co-editor of Triathlon Science. We get to know the person, the former athlete. We left a lot of questions pending for another episode. In the meantime, enjoy this interview with Ben Kanute's coach!
As usual we thank our friend Martin Carmona for his help with the sound mix and editing of this show. If you need help with your podcast, you can reach out to Martin at mfcsound@gmail.com
2024-05-2859 minThe APX PodcastEpisode 11: Conversation with Coach Marc MoneCoach Marc started his triathlon passion in Southern California in 1980 and has been crossing finish lines around the world ever since. Marc has been a USA Triathlon All American for 4 years and was also selected as a USA Triathlon Ambassador.
World Championship Aquathlon Silver Medalist 2005
Aquathlon National Champion 2015
World Championship Aquathlon Bronze Medalist 2017
16 Sprint Triathlon Podium finishes in 2017
2024-05-2150 minThe APX PodcastEpisode 10: Conversation with Coach Cesar Valera
Head Coach at Cañada College, Cesar Valera holds USA Triathlon Level 2, Ironman University, USA Masters Swimming Level 2, Life coaching, and several additional Triathlon and fitness industry relevant certifications.
Cesar is a former professional triathlete with 25 years of experience in the sport, has raced all over the world and coached triathletes of all levels since 2007. He has also worked in the fitness industry since the early 2000s when he got his start as a Master Instructor for the original Spinning® program. Currently, he is still involved with Spinning® as a Senior MI and advisor for the new SPI...
2024-05-1656 minThe APX PodcastEpisode 9: Interview with Coach Vince JonesCoach Vince Jones, IMU Triathlon Certified Coach. Head Coach and founder of Above the Mean Coaching. With over 100 triathlons under his belt, math teacher, husband and father of four. We'll find out about how he got into the sport, what motivates him to stay and his new role as a coach, while balancing work and family life.
2024-05-0454 minThe APX PodcastEpisode 8: Interview with Coach Emma BriggsCoach Emma Briggs, IMU Triathlon Certified Coach. Head Coach and co-founder of Endurance Explorers. XTerra Elite racer. We get into a nice conversation digging into her initial days in triathlon, covering her coaching and pro career.
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2024-04-0450 minThe APX PodcastSwim Video AnalysisWhy would you want to look at your swim underwater? Benefits, injury prevention, form improving and more.
2024-02-1612 min2024-01-1803 minThe APX PodcastEpsiode 5 - The 70.3 World Championship Race Recap!Long overdue! Here's the race recap. Going through the details on my qualifying process and the whole experience in Lahti. Enjoy!
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2023-09-1532 minThe APX PodcastSacramento Running Week Special EditionSpecial guest Brian Park, member of the board of directors of the Sacramento Road Runners Association and Captain of the SloppyMoose Running Club, gives us a quick rundown of the biggest running party of Sacramento. Be ready to take some notes because there are a lot of events happening!
2023-09-0914 min2023-08-2000 minThe APX PodcastEpisode 3 - Balancing Family, Work and TriathlonIn this episode we talk about the challenges that come when you're trying to stay on track and setting priorities properly as you manage family, work and the sport you so much enjoy...
2023-08-1818 minThe APX PodcastEpisode 2 - Strength Training: Importance. Benefits. Injury prevention. Longevity.
Strength training benefits. Longevity in sports. From enhancing muscle endurance and power to reducing injury risks and improving core stability, strength training gives triathletes the edge they need for peak performance.
2023-08-1019 min
The APX PodcastThe APX Podcast - Episode 1 Online Triathlon Coaching and Personal Training: Who, How, Pros, and ConsToday we'll talk about the art of Online Coaching and Personal Training. Tailored training plans, expert guidance, and flexible workouts that adapt to your lifestyle. Delve into the pros and cons of this digital training frontier, as we weigh the benefits of flexibility and cost-effectiveness against the challenges of self-motivation and technical hurdles
2023-08-0812 min
La Revolucion del AmorDecálogo para una Vida Feliz - Episodio 12El despertar espiritual puede llegar en cualquier momento, para mi a pesar de tener una conexión con lo sutil desde niña, ocurrió después de vivir una noche oscura del alma.Estaba viviendo en Boston Massachusetts y allí las sincronías divinas marcaban el camino. Así nació "Nuestro Decálogo" las conclusiones de cada aprendizaje, de cada experiencia junto con mi hermano Victor Luis y mi soul sister Lorena Orozco.Lo sorprendente es que estas premisas están vigentes hoy en día 25 años después.Espero que este episodio te llene de i...
2021-06-1320 min