REACH YOUR APEX

Introducing The Reach Your APEX Podcast – A New Era in Coaching and Performance Welcome to The Reach Your APEX Podcast —where cutting-edge sports science meets real-world training insights, brought to you by one of the most respected coaches in endurance sports, Neal Henderson . From the creator of some of the cycling world’s most influential podcasts and the return of the most successful sports science podcast team, this show is designed to help athletes of all levels push their limits, train smarter, and unlock peak performance . In our pilot episode , we set the foundation for what’s to come—deep dives into training methodologies, high-performance coaching strategies, and real conversations about what it truly takes to excel in endurance sports. Whether you're a seasoned competitor, an aspiring athlete, or just someone who loves the science behind human performance, this podcast delivers

REACH YOUR APEX is a health podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 11 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts REACH YOUR APEX, a health show with 11 episodes published.

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  Episode #10

  Ben Kanute | Starting Fresh, Building Smarter

  Jun 26, 202558 minS1

  <p >A quiet reset with big stakes—Ben Kanute rethinks training, life, and legacy with a new coach and a fresh start.</p><p >What happens when an Olympian decides to start over? In this episode, Neal sits down with long-course triathlete Ben Kanute, who recently relocated to Boulder and joined Neal’s coaching program. Together, they talk about what it takes to shift gears mid-career, rework your training from the ground up, and keep the fire burning while raising a young family and racing at the highest level. With Ironman Frankfurt on the horizon, this is a timely and hone...

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  Episode #9

  Episode #9 - Taylor Phinney - Building Community After the Finish Line

  Jun 13, 202555 minS1

  <p >In this episode of The Reach Your APEX Podcast, Neal Henderson sits down with one of his most accomplished and most personal athletes — Taylor Phinney.</p><p >From junior world championships, Olympic near-misses, Tour de France breakaways, and career-defining victories — to the hard realities that come after stepping away from professional racing — Taylor opens up about his entire journey.</p><p >Neal and Taylor talk candidly about coaching, career pressure, reinventing your identity after racing, and finding new meaning in cycling outside of performance. It’s not just a conversation about results — it’s a conversation about what happens after the fi...

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  Episode #8

  Episode 8 – Hotel, Motel, Holiday Win

  Jun 2, 202547 minS1

  If you’ve been listening from the start—thank you. This little podcast experiment with Neal Henderson started as a way to bottle up decades of coaching wisdom and turn it into something useful for anyone chasing a better version of themselves. But we’re stepping it up now. More guests. More real talk. More episodes that go beyond watts and whoop scores. This week, we’ve got Leah Van der Linden—pro cyclist, coach, and absolute road-trip ninja. She joins Neal for a deep dive on how to travel like a pro and still race like one, too. From busted bik...

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  Episode #7

  "Beyond the Miles: Mastering Long-Distance Gravel Races"

  May 12, 202533 minS1

  Long gravel races test more than just your endurance—they challenge your training methods, bike handling, strength, fueling, and mental toughness. In this episode, coaches Neal Henderson and Jeff Hubler unpack their experiences and insights on training smarter, not harder, for long gravel events like Unbound and Trans Cordillera. Key takeaways include: Why longer training rides aren’t always better (and how to optimize duration) Essential strength training to handle unpredictable gravel terrain Proven fueling strategies that prevent mid-race disasters Crucial bike-handling and mechanical skills every gravel cyclist must master Prepare strategically, train intelligently, and ride your best gravel event yet...

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  Episode #6

  Why Rest Days Make You Faster: The Science of Recovery with Andrea Deak

  May 8, 202531 minS1

  Rest isn’t weakness—it’s where the real gains happen. In this episode of Reach Your APEX, coach Neal Henderson is joined by endurance athlete and coach Andrea Deak for a deep dive into why recovery is the most underrated performance tool in the game. They break down: The difference between rest, recovery, and overtraining How to spot the signs of burnout and emotional fatigue Why elite athletes plan rest first—not last Real-world stories from Andrea’s time as a pro cyclist, swimmer, and Unbound finisher What to do when life forces you off the bike If you’re stuck in...

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