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Race Ready is the go-to podcast for Nordic skiing and biathlon coaches, athletes, and endurance sport enthusiasts. Hosted by Olympian Andy Newell and U.S. Biathlon coach Brian Halligan, each episode dives into technique, training, race strategy, and athlete development. Hear from top coaches, pros, and sport scientists as we explore what it takes to perform at your best—on and off the snow. Contac... more

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Jason Cork has spent the last two decades quietly shaping some of the most successful athletes in American cross-country skiing. As the longtime coach of Jessie Diggins and a key figure behind multiple Olympic medals, World Championship podiums, and ... more

This week on the Race Ready Podcast, Brian and Andy tackle one of the most common questions in endurance training: how should beginner athletes structure their intensity distribution when they only have three or four days per week to train? Drawing o... more

After stepping away from the World Cup circuit, missing the Olympic season, and disappearing from competition, Sophia Laukli sits down for an exclusive and remarkably candid conversation on the Race Ready Podcast. One of the most successful American ... more

This week on the Race Ready Podcast, Andy Newell and Brian Halligan dive deep into the realities of early summer training. From rebuilding training rhythm after spring downtime to understanding why your heart rate suddenly feels sky-high on roller sk... more

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Recent Guests

Jason Cork
Coach responsible for Jessie Diggins and others, World Cup service/US Team role
US Ski Team, CXC, CXCs?
Episode: S2 E8. Jason Cork: 16 years of coaching Jessie Diggins
Sophia Laukli
Olympian skier and runner, dual-sport athlete
Olympian; Based in Norway
Episode: S2 E6. Sophia Laukli opens up about why she needed to take a step away from skiing.
Emma Albrecht
Professional Nordic skier; 2026 Boulder Mountain Tour winner; national champion in classic sprint; BSF Pro Team member
BSF Pro Team
Episode: S2 E4. Emma Albrecht: From Broken Spine to the World Cup
Zak Ketterson
Olympian skier; World Cup competitor
U.S. Ski Team/World Cup
Episode: S2 E2 Zak Ketterson on Why Training Harder Isn’t the Answer.
Kikkan Randall
Olympic gold medalist and breast cancer survivor
Nordic Skiing Association of Anchorage
Episode: Ep. 42 Kikkan Randall’s Honest Breakdown of Pressure, Pain, and Performance
JD Downing
Coach and Director at XC Oregon, works with American Cross Country Skiers, influential in Masters racing.
XC Oregon
Episode: Ep. 40 JD Downing Leads Team USA to the Masters World Cup: Training, Tapering, and Competing After 40
Ned Dowling
Physical therapist at the University of Utah Orthopedic Center specializing in endurance sports
University of Utah Orthopedic Center
Episode: Ep. 38 What Elite Athletes Do Between Sprint Heats with USSS PT Ned Dowling
Erica Flowers
Multi-sport athlete skiing for Salomon and running for The North Face
Profitable Ideas Exchange
Episode: Ep. 37 How Erika Flowers Balances Elite Racing, Motherhood, and a Full-Time Job
Gary Chambers
A fourth-generation grain farmer, CANSKI Level 4 instructor, and host of the Fit Farmer podcast.
Fit Farmer podcast
Episode: Ep. 36 Gary Chambers: The Master's Perspective

Hosts

Andy Newell
Olympian skier and host with extensive involvement in coaching and media related to Nordic skiing.
Brian Halligan
U.S. Biathlon coach and co-host with a background in coaching athletes and Masters programs.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 46 ratings
  • Best Nordic Pod

    Love the pod guys. Thanks so much for doing this. Such a gift to the Nordic community.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AKW Canada
    Canada3 months ago
  • Love this podcast!

    Incredible duo with a wealth of information! All skiers and biathletes can benefit from this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bazal exposition
    United Statesa year ago
  • Kate and Bill

    Andy and Brian, we have been enjoying listening to your podcast!

    We love how you model curiosity, openness, and a growth mindset. In addition to your thoughtful advice, knowledge and depth of experience, your humility and willingness to explore, discuss, and consider ideas sets a great example for athletes and coaches around the country. That coaches as accomplished as you are still growing, sharing, and listening should be an inspiration to everyone who thinks they are “the” expert.

    Your pos... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kate and Bill
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great insights!

    This is the stuff I geek out on when I’m not in my basement slaying the skierg!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pat-on-skis
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great Insight

    Great insight for athletes AND coaches. Especially useful for coaches who don’t have a formal background in endurance training. Nice balance between senior and junior athlete content.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    M. Galyardt
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

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Excellent depth on fundamentals of endurance training; valuable for coaches who want to level up.
Great practical guidance; deep knowledge from experienced coaches.
Thoughtful, deep-dive training discussions that are accessible to both coaches and athletes.
High-quality, rigorous coaching insights with a strong emphasis on long-term development.
The show models curiosity and growth mindset, inspiring listeners to keep learning.

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S2 E6. Sophia Laukli opens up about why she needed to take a step away from skiing.
Q: How are you approaching training now to ensure absorption and progress?
She describes a phased return with conservative hours, emphasis on recovery, HRV and lactate-guided intensity, weekly structure, and keeping motivation internal rather than solely results-driven.
S2 E6. Sophia Laukli opens up about why she needed to take a step away from skiing.
Q: What did you learn about being a professional athlete?
Professionalism, for her, shifted from chasing every race to prioritizing sustainable health, structured training, honest self-assessment, and meaningful coaching relationships that support long-term performance rather than short-term glory.
S2 E6. Sophia Laukli opens up about why she needed to take a step away from skiing.
Q: What happened during the season and why did you not finish it?
She explains a slow-burning fatigue and non-responsive training that persisted through World Championships, followed by a realization that the issue was systemic—nutrition, recovery, and training load—not just a single event—leading to a decision to pause racing and focus on health before attempting a comeback.
S2 E8. Jason Cork: 16 years of coaching Jessie Diggins
Q: How did the coach-athlete relationship with Jessie Diggins evolve over time?
It started with a clear coach-athlete dynamic, then gradually shifted to a collaborative process where Jessie influenced plan details and timing, balancing long-term goals with day-to-day practicality.
S2 E3. Is Hawaii Secretly a Perfect Training Location for XC Skiers?
Q: How would you balance finals week with the start of organized training for college athletes?
Treat stress as a overall load; avoid forcing a heavy May 1 start. Prefer maintenance-style training during finals and then ramp up once finals are over, prioritizing morning sessions when possible and keeping some ski-specific work to maintain technique with minimal disruption.

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This show targets Nordic skiing and biathlon communities with a practical, coaching-forward lens on technique, training, race strategy, and athlete development. Episodes feature high-profile coaches, elite athletes, and sport-science perspectives, offering actionable guidance on periodization, injury prevention, recovery, and performance optimization for endurance athletes. A standout trait is the emphasis on long-term athlete growth, thoughtful training design, and real-world coaching wisdom from practitioners who work with both juniors and masters, making it useful for coaches, athletes, and program directors alike.

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Recent guests on Race Ready include:

1. Jason Cork
2. Sophia Laukli
3. Emma Albrecht
4. Zak Ketterson
5. Kikkan Randall
6. JD Downing
7. Ned Dowling
8. Erica Flowers

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