Ep. 36 Gary Chambers: The Master's Perspective
In this episode of the Race Ready Podcast, Brian Halligan and Andy Newell sit down with Gary Chambers, a fourth-generation Alberta grain farmer, CANSkI Level 4 instructor, Alberta Masters Association ...
28 Dec 20251h 3min
Ep. 35 Training Through Racing: Don’t Panic After Early Season Results
In this episode of Race Ready, Andy Newell and Brian Halligan break down the biggest early-season takeaways from the Biathlon and Cross-Country World Cups, including surprising yellow-bib leaders, hot...
21 Dec 20251h 17min
Ep. 34 Øyvind Sandbakk: The Science Behind the Norwegian Training Model
In this wide-ranging and deeply insightful conversation, Brian Halligan and Andy Newell sit down with Dr. Øyvind Sandbakk—one of the most influential figures in modern endurance training science. From...
14 Dec 20251h 4min
Ep. 33 Your Best Training Happens on the Worst Snow.
This episode dives into the realities of early-season ski training, especially the challenges of “shoulder season” conditions when snow coverage is inconsistent. Andy and Brian share how coaches and a...
7 Dec 20251h 6min
Ep. 32 Zach Caldwell's 4 Pillars of Coaching
In this episode of the Race Ready Podcast, Brian Halligan and Andy Newell sit down with legendary ski technician, physiologist, and mentor Zach Caldwell for a wide-ranging conversation that bridges th...
30 Nov 20251h 32min
Ep. 31 VO₂ Max vs. Threshold: The 'Double Whammy' Explained.
In this week’s episode of the Race Ready Podcast, Andy and Brian dive into the chaos, excitement, and pressure of early-season ski and biathlon preparation. From crowded inboxes to snow-hunting missio...
23 Nov 20251h 3min
Ep. 30 Chad Salmela: What is Threshold?
On this episode of the Race Ready Podcast, Andy Newell and Brian Halligan sit down with legendary skier, coach, and NBC analyst Chad Salmela for a deep-dive into performance, physiology, and the evolu...
16 Nov 20251h 6min
Ep. 29 Inside the Athlete Mind: Lessons from Diggins, Ogden, Kern and Wright
In Episode 29 of the Race Ready Podcast, hosts Andy Newell and Brian Halligan reflect on the biggest lessons from this year’s training and racing season. From early-season takeaways at Soldier Hollow ...
9 Nov 20251h 14min
