Introducing: The Cardio Chats (Unfiltered)

Decoding Excellence

In this special “Cardio Chats” edition of the Decoding Excellence Show, I’m hitting record during one of my Zone 2 ruck walks—raw, unfiltered, and straight from the heart.

No fancy studio. No edits. Just the real thoughts running through my head while I’m moving my body and reflecting on the work we do in Strength and Conditioning, Sports Science, and High Performance Coaching.

This isn’t scripted. It’s not polished. It’s just me sharing what’s top-of-mind—from training insights and performance frameworks to lessons I’m learning, testing, and integrating in real time.

If you're a coach, practitioner, or just someone who’s chasing improvement, these walks are for you. Think of it like grabbing a coffee with a colleague, except I’m breathing heavier and carrying weight on my back.

Whether you’re on your own walk, stuck in traffic, or setting up the gym—this is your behind-the-scenes peek into how I think, plan, and process high performance.

Whether you're in the gym, on a walk, or commuting—this is your reset button. Listen in. Take notes. Let’s get better.

🎯 Additionally, I share details about the Former Athlete Society—my private community built exclusively for former college athletes who want to level up their fitness, training, and recovery.

Inside, you'll get:
✅ A community discussion board to connect & share wins
✅ A full classroom with education modules on training & performance
✅ A leaderboard to reward engagement & consistency
✅ A calendar for live coaching calls & Q&A sessions

🔥 Join the Former Athlete Society here:
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It’s a weekly drop for the curious—packed with the best articles I’ve read, the things I’m exploring, and ideas I’m chewing on. Think of it as your curated dose of performance, mindset, and experimentation.

💬 Let’s connect!
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