Afternoon Snack

In this episode, Alex and Meredith dive deep into answering the question - Am I giving myself grace that I need? Or am I letting myself off the hook? They explore the concepts of victim mentality, the importance of self-compassion, and how language and visualization can play a crucial role in achieving your goals. Whether you're struggling with motivation, dealing with personal barriers, or learning to set realistic goals, this conversation offers valuable insights to help you find the right balance. Resources Mentioned in This Episode:   · Fogg Behavior Model [https://behaviordesign.stanford.edu/resources/fogg-behavior-model] · Episodic Future Thinking [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29130061/] · David Goggins on the Joe Rogan Podcast [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AbDT2JTSnA8]  ────────────────────────────  Join our ⁠Patreon⁠ [https://patreon.com/teamtactic?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink] for member’s only Episodes and Content! ──────────────────────────── Want to work with Tactic Functional Nutrition? ⁠Check Out Our Services⁠ [https://tacticmethod.com/en-us/pages/services/#what-we-offer] ⁠Learn More About Us Here⁠ [https://linktr.ee/tacticnutrition] and be sure to follow ⁠Tactic Nutrition on IG⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/tacticnutrition/]! Stay in the loop with us by ⁠signing up for our email list! [https://omniform1.com/signup/v1/625dd0132ab6d4bab47b7394_6284204858d81ef6acc1bedd.html] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

On this episode of the Afternoon Snack Podcast, Meredith discusses her decision to retire from 1:1 coaching after 8+ years. If you have ever struggled or are currently struggling to make a change, even one that you know will be very positive, there is a lot to take away from this episode. There are a lot of new things coming for Tactic and 1:1 coaching will still be a major part of that! Alex and Meredith talk about their personal journeys and why creating happiness through authenticity is so important to them both. Resources Mentioned in This Episode:   · Sam Valentine [https://www.instagram.com/samvalentine/?hl=en] · Amanda Holden [https://www.amanda-holden.com/] · Kattie Gati Tassian [https://moneywithkatie.com/about-money-with-katie] · Dana Miranda [https://www.healthyrich.co/] · Georgia Simmerling [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/four-time-olympic-athlete-georgia-simmerling-part-1/id1511052873?i=1000612469241]  ────────────────────────────  Join our ⁠Patreon⁠ [https://patreon.com/teamtactic?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink] for member’s only Episodes and Content! ──────────────────────────── Want to work with Tactic Functional Nutrition? ⁠Check Out Our Services⁠ [https://tacticmethod.com/en-us/pages/services/#what-we-offer] ⁠Learn More About Us Here⁠ [https://linktr.ee/tacticnutrition] and be sure to follow ⁠Tactic Nutrition on IG⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/tacticnutrition/]! Stay in the loop with us by ⁠signing up for our email list! [https://omniform1.com/signup/v1/625dd0132ab6d4bab47b7394_6284204858d81ef6acc1bedd.html] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

In this episode, Alex and Meredith discuss the challenges and learnings from their recent endurance endeavours including the Calgary Marathon and The Dusty Bandita. They dive into the importance of managing expectations, the experience of balancing multiple sports, and the lessons learned from both the successes and the setbacks.  — Alex’s Calgary Marathon Experience  — The Dusty Bandita Women’s+ Only Gravel Race  — Balancing Multiple Sports and Training Insights  — Reflecting on Expectations and Achievements  — Does Exclusion Increase Inclusion? Resources Mentioned in This Episode:  · The Dusty Bandita:https://www.thedustybandita.com// [https://www.thedustybandita.com/]  · The Calgary Marathon:https://calgarymarathon.com/ [https://www.girlsgonegravel.com/]  · The Weight of Gold:">https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8311394/ ──────────────────────────── Join our Patreon [https://patreon.com/teamtactic?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink] for member’s only Episodes and Content! ──────────────────────────── Want to work with Tactic Functional Nutrition? Check Out Our Services [https://tacticmethod.com/en-us/pages/services/#what-we-offer] Learn More About Us Here [https://linktr.ee/tacticnutrition] and be sure to follow Tactic Nutrition on IG [https://www.instagram.com/tacticnutrition/]! Stay in the loop with us by signing up for our email list! [https://omniform1.com/signup/v1/625dd0132ab6d4bab47b7394_6284204858d81ef6acc1bedd.html] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

In this episode, Meredith shares her firsthand experience racing the Unbound 200, the biggest gravel race in the world. From unexpected mechanical issues to the mental grit required to push through the miles, this episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to finish a race of this scale. The conversation dives into the importance of community, race prep, and the balance amateur athletes must strike between real life and rigorous training.— The Unbound 200 is an iconic and demanding gravel race that pushes riders to their physical and mental limits.  — Mechanical setbacks that tested strategy and resilience.  — Nutrition, heat management, and mental toughness.  — The cycling community and it's powerful support system.  — Balancing recovery with everyday life. Resources Mentioned in This Episode:  · Unbound Gravel Race: https://www.unboundgravel.com/ [https://www.unboundgravel.com/]  · Tips for Heat Management in Endurance Sports  · Girls Gone Gravel: https://www.girlsgonegravel.com/ [https://www.girlsgonegravel.com/]  · Cycling Nutrition Strategies  · Real-Time Race Tracking Tools ──────────────────────────── Want to work with Tactic Functional Nutrition? Check Out Our Services [https://tacticmethod.com/en-us/pages/services/#what-we-offer] Learn More About Us Here [https://linktr.ee/tacticnutrition] and be sure to follow Tactic Nutrition on IG [https://www.instagram.com/tacticnutrition/]! Stay in the loop with us by signing up for our email list! [https://omniform1.com/signup/v1/625dd0132ab6d4bab47b7394_6284204858d81ef6acc1bedd.html] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

In this episode, Alex and Meredith have Tactic coach Lynsey Martin back on the podcast to discuss the nuances of strength and hypertrophy training, and their new program Build. They talk about the science of muscle growth, the importance of training to failure, and the benefits of specialized techniques like blood flow restriction and eccentric overload. They also explore how to maintain training progression and avoid common pitfalls like muscle soreness and plateaus. Learn more about the Tactic Functional Fitness Programs here. [https://www.tacticworksout.com/getting-started] — We’re Live From Lynsey’s Basement Couch — Lynsey’s New Horse — The Importance of Mechanical Tension in Training — Understanding Hypertrophy and Strength Training — Practical Advice for Training to Failure — Understanding the Breakthrough Moment — Form Deviations and Training to Failure — Mechanical and Metabolic Stress in Training — The Role of Muscle Damage and Soreness — Progressive Overload and Training Adaptations — Advanced Techniques and Blood Flow Restriction — The Importance of Eccentric Training — Training Frequency and Volume — Daily Undulating Periodization (DUP) — Tactic Functional Fitness Programs [https://www.tacticworksout.com/getting-started] Resources Mentioned in This Episode: · Listen to Afternoon Snack: Tactic Coach Lynsey Martin on Individual Variation in People’s Abilities to Reach Goals [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/afternoon-snack/id1511052873?i=1000615113466] · Listen to Afternoon Snack: Reverse Dieting with Tactic Head Coach Lynsey Martin [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/afternoon-snack/id1511052873?i=1000602296126] · Listen to Afternoon Snack: All About the CrossFit Games Semifinals with Tactic Coach Lynsey Martin [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/afternoon-snack/id1511052873?i=1000661764322] · Follow Lynsey @lynsmartin on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/lynsmartin/] · Listen to Afternoon Snack: Body Image, Self Esteem, and the Complex Relationships We Have with Ourselves with Lynsey Martin [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/afternoon-snack/id1511052873?i=1000693971972] · Tactic Functional Fitness: Get Started [https://www.tacticworksout.com/getting-started] · Tactic Functional Fitness: Sample Program [https://www.tacticworksout.com/sample-program] ──────────────────────────── Want to work with Tactic Functional Nutrition? Check Out Our Services [https://tacticmethod.com/en-us/pages/services/#what-we-offer] Learn More About Us Here [https://linktr.ee/tacticnutrition] and be sure to follow Tactic Nutrition on IG [https://www.instagram.com/tacticnutrition/]! Stay in the loop with us by signing up for our email list! [https://omniform1.com/signup/v1/625dd0132ab6d4bab47b7394_6284204858d81ef6acc1bedd.html] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]