Natty Status, Endurance Training, & Unorthodox Lifts | ALEC BLENIS Q&A | Ep. 114
About this episode
Tim Riley interviews Alec Blenis about endurance training, natural bodybuilding, and coaching philosophies.
Check out Alec on socials! @alecblenis Use code "coachemup10" for 10% off EVERYTHING at https://eleiko.com/coachemup Go to https://atlantisstrength.com to get a quote on some incredible machines Head over to https://ovrperformance.com/coachemup and get $25 off Use code "Tim" to get 15% off at https://davidgreyrehab.com On Today's episode of the Coach Em Up Podcast, Tim Riley links up with Alec Blenis — now a full-time Texas resident — for a duel Q&A you won't want to miss! Alec breaks down his mission to run a sub-2:30 marathon while gaining lean muscle — naturally — and why he's spending over five figures on drug testing to prove it's possible. Tim pulls back the curtain on TRT, sobriety, and what it actually means to shift you coaching philosophy. We also roast optimization culture, talk running form, weird lifts, and set some very public training goals for each other. There are two types of people on this planet: subscribers and non-subscribers. Don't be the latter. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:02:57 - Alec's move to Austin 00:07:04 - Biohacking, Sleep & Cat Parasites 00:12:18 - Sub-2:30 Marathon Goal 00:20:19 - Kangaroo Achilles vs. Gorilla Shoulders…
People in this episode
Host: Tim Riley
Guest: Alec Blenis
Topics covered
- endurance training
- marathon running
- testosterone replacement therapy
- coaching philosophy
- optimization culture
- lifting techniques
Sponsors
Eleiko, Atlantis Strength, OVR Performance, David Grey Rehab
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