The enduraLAB Podcast

S3 E4 - No Time, No Excuses: Building Discipline as a New Dad & Entrepreneur w/ Charlie Stephens

Time is not coming back. If you’re waiting for a calmer season to train, sleep better, or feel “caught up,” you may be waiting forever. In this episode, we sit down with Charlie Stephens, entrepreneur, coffee trader, and new dad, to talk about what it takes to stay consistent with fitness when life is full. We cover: *  The “parking lot moment” when you almost skip your workout  *  Why motivation fails and systems win *  How to balance fatherhood, business, and training *  Managing sleep deprivation and stress while staying active  *  Adjusting training intensity as life demands change  We also dive into Charlie’s business journey in the global coffee industry, including how supply chains work, why prices fluctuate, and what it takes to build a business while raising a family. If you’re a busy parent, entrepreneur, or anyone trying to build a sustainable fitness routine, this episode provides a practical and honest blueprint. You don’t need more time. You need a system that works.

S3 E3 - From Junior Golf to the LPGA: Haley Vargas on Training, Grit & the Long Game

Strength training is becoming a game-changer in women’s golf, but most players still underestimate its impact on performance. In this episode, we sit down with Haley Vargas, a Kansas State Women’s Golf alum and professional golfer pursuing her LPGA Tour card, to break down what it really takes to move from junior golf to Division I competition—and beyond. We cover: *  How strength training improves golf performance, distance, and durability *  The realities of Division I golf and tournament travel  *  What it takes to turn pro and navigate LPGA Q-School *  The cost and structure of building a professional golf career  *  How TPI screening, mobility, and rotational power influence swing performance  *  Nutrition, hydration, and recovery strategies for long tournament days  This episode is a must-listen for female golfers, junior athletes, parents, and anyone interested in golf performance training. Better golf isn’t just about your swing—it’s about how you train.

S3 E2 - From Reset to Resilient: Sara Riley’s Journey at enduraLAB

Progress doesn’t start with a transformation photo. It starts with the decision to try again. In this episode, we sit down with Sara Riley, an enduraLAB member who shares her journey from feeling intimidated to walk into the gym to training confidently for the Cowtown Half Marathon—while returning to Olympic weightlifting. We talk about what actually drives long-term progress: * Daily movement (NEAT) and consistency * The role of coaching and community * Using a GLP-1 medication (Zepbound) as a tool, not a shortcut * Why strength training and protein matter for sustainable fat loss * What to focus on when the scale stops moving Sarah also shares how her progress showed up beyond weight loss—through improvements in VO2 max, metabolic rate, and overall fitness performance. If you’re working toward weight loss, returning to fitness, or trying to build a sustainable routine, this episode provides a realistic and encouraging blueprint. Real progress is built, not rushed.

S3 E1 - From the LAB to the NCAA: Sutton Howard's Journey to D1 Athletics

What does it really take to go from standout high school athlete to successful Division I competitor? In this episode, we sit down with Sutton Howard — Fort Worth native, Fort Worth Country Day graduate, and Oklahoma State hammer and weight thrower — to talk about the real transition from high school sports to college athletics. Sutton shares what shocked her most about Division I training, how a new coach rebuilt her mechanics and confidence, and why true performance is built through mastering the basics: bodyweight control, barbell strength, recovery, fueling, and consistent practice. We also cover: * The difference between training and competing * What a real week looks like for a D1 thrower * How nutrition and hydration impact performance * Recovery tools that actually matter * The mental challenge of plateaus, comparison, and staying focused Whether you’re a student-athlete, parent, or coach, this episode gives a realistic blueprint for what it takes to compete at the next level. Built, not born, isn’t a slogan — it’s a system.

S2 Ep11 - 2026 enduraLAB Outlook: The Year of Growth & Precision

What if your entire training year followed a proven system instead of guesswork? In this episode, we break down enduraLAB’s complete 2026 fitness blueprint—a six-phase annual plan that integrates strength, conditioning, mobility, nutrition, recovery, and testing into one cohesive progression. You’ll learn how each training phase points toward a community milestone event, including: • The enduraLAB Combine • The CrossFit Open • Murph • Chad 1000X • Night of the Living Deadlift • And more signature LAB challenges This episode explains why structured cycles prevent plateaus, how daily mobility and pacing education improve movement quality, and how clearer coaching briefs help you understand stimulus, scaling, and strategy for every workout. We also dive into the data-driven side of training: • Tracking lifts, conditioning work, and progress inside the app • Quarterly Fit3D scans for measurable changes • VO2 Max + RMR testing for precise zone training and fueling plans • Membership tiers (Base, Performance, Elite) and the recovery, nutrition, and coaching features inside each one 2026 is also our most content-rich year ever, packed with:  • Weekly blogs  • Mobility + movement tutorials  • Simple recipes  • Podcast Q&As  • Member stories  • Training guides that help you build habits you’ll actually keep Our goal: replace random effort with intentional design, so you know exactly how to train, recover, fuel, and progress month after month. If you want a clear roadmap, community accountability, and a proven coaching system that makes fitness sustainable, this episode lays out the blueprint step-by-step. 👇 Before you go: ✔️ Subscribe for weekly training insights ✔️ Share this episode with a training partner ✔️ Comment your top three words for your 2026 fitness year Let’s make growth, precision, and purpose the standard—not the exception.