The Starting Block Podcast

By: John Nelson & Chris Scarborough
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  • 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. 105: Dr. Rob Luckey, Part II - Concussions & Athletic Performance

    Ep. 105: Dr. Rob Luckey, Part II - Concussions & Athletic Performance
    Oct 22 2024

    In this week's guest interview, John and Chris are rejoined by Dr. Rob Luckey of Pittsford Performance Care. The guys discuss the complexities of athletic development, focusing on the increasing prevalence of concussions in youth sports. They explore the factors contributing to this rise, including changes in training intensity, nutrition and the impact of screen time on brain health & more!
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    54 mins
  • Ep. 104 - Dr. Alexis Cowan - The Importance of Light in Athletic Performance & Health

    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.

    *John, Chris and many of the show's guests are NOT licensed healthcare providers & make NO claims to be. The information provided in this show is not intended to be medical advice & should not be misconstrued as such. You assume all risk & liability by implementing any of the information shared on this show. You should seek the opinions of a qualified healthcare provider in your state/country before using any of the information provided in this show*
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    59 mins
  • Ep. 103 - Tony Holler - "Feed the Cats"

    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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    *John, Chris and many of the show's guests are NOT licensed healthcare providers & make NO claims to be. The information provided in this show is not intended to be medical advice & should not be misconstrued as such. You assume all risk & liability by implementing any of the information shared on this show. You should seek the opinions of a qualified healthcare provider in your state/country before using any of the information provided in this show*
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    55 mins

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