The Starting Block Podcast

By: John Nelson & Chris Scarborough
  • Summary

  • At The Starting Block Podcast, we want to give you, THE ATHLETE, THE COACH & THE PARENT the tools to WIN both on and off the field. Our team brings over 65+ years of combined experience in Athletics, Fitness and Sports Medicine. Our mission is to help you win and build our communities by passing on our knowledge & experiences, as well as that of our colleagues across the world. Our areas of expertise include: strength training, rehabilitation from injuries, power & speed development, nutrition as well as the mental/spiritual side of athletics.
    Copyright 2024 John Nelson & Chris Scarborough
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Episodes
  • Ep. 104 - Dr. Alexis Cowan - The Importance of Light in Athletic Performance & Health
    Oct 8 2024

    In this week's guest interview, John and Chris are joined by Dr. Alexis Cowan; PhD from Princeton and Host of the "Undoctrinate Yourself" podcast. The crew discusses the importance of light in athletic performance and overall health, as Dr. Cowan explains how the modern indoor light environment, which is enriched in blue light, can negatively impact mitochondrial function and overall health.

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    59 mins
  • Ep. 103 - Tony Holler - "Feed the Cats"
    Sep 17 2024

    In this week's guest interview we welcome Coach Tony Holler. Tony is one of the most highly regarded and sought after speed coaches in the world. His program "Feed The Cats" revolutionized speed and sprint training.

    In this episode we cover:

    • Tony's Book & Approach
    • Feed the Cats
    • Challenges in Youth Sports
    • The Atomic Speed Workout
    • The Role of Lifting for Speed & Much More!

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    55 mins
  • Ep. 102: Friday Fire & Facts - Censorship Everywhere
    Aug 30 2024

    In this Friday Fire & Fact episode, John and Chris discuss censorship, misinformation and how what we're witnessing in our own country relates to the industries we work in.

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    33 mins

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