Episode 31: World-renowned Strength and Conditioning Coach, Brian Mackenzie
IN THIS EPISODE I interview world-renowned strength and conditioning coach, Brian Mackenzie!! We explore Brian's amazing journey tinkering with his own and other people's bodies, As he seeks to unlock the mysteries of what a human being is capable of. Join us as he shares some of his greatest experiences and insights that he's learned along the way. GUEST INTRODUCTION Brian Mackenzie is a world-renowned strength and conditioning coach and the innovator of the endurance, strength and conditioning paradigm. He has studied altitude and hypoxic training for over 10 years, and ran over 30 ultra marathons including Western States 100 and is a finisher of the Angeles Crest 100-mile endurance run. He authored the book “Power Speed Endurance” and created CrossFit Endurance, which specializes in movement with an emphasis in running, cycling, and swimming mechanics. MacKenzie’s program teaches over 70 seminars per year worldwide and provides free programming via CFE. MacKenzie and his program have been featured in Competitor Magazine, Runners World, Triathlete Magazine, Men's Journal, ESPN Rise, The Economist, Tim Ferriss' New York Times bestseller The 4-Hour Body, Men's Running UK, LA Sport & Fitness, Muscle & Performance Magazine, and Rivera Magazine. Brian works with several CrossFit Games athletes including Rich Froning Jr (3X CrossFit Games Champion) and Reebok sponsored athlete Danielle Horan (2013 North East Regional Winner). He also coaches Erin Cafaro (2X Olympic Gold Medalist in Rowing – W8+), Taylor Ritzel (2012 Olympic Gold Medalist - W8+), Sara Hendershot (2012 Olympian - W2), 10X Molokai to Oahu Paddleboard Champion and big wave surfer Jamie Mitchell, along with several other professional and elite level athletes. ADVICE Go do that thing that you think that you'd never be able to do. Just figure out a way and go do it! TOOL Tap into your consciousness more. Use your breathing to connect to your consciousness.