Unpacking the Athlete

Rob Martin

Unpacking the Athlete is a podcast that dives deep into the background of each athlete, takes a close look at their training, analyzes how they recover, as well as other key things to learn more on how to apply these principles to help you strive to become better as an athlete yourself. In saying that, this podcast is for any athlete, at any level, young or old, to help fill their toolbox with tools for their own athletic success. For those desperate to gain that slight competitive edge, this is for you! Hopefully at the minimum, you will be motivated from the podcast to go out and be the best version of yourself. My name is Rob Martin, I have been in athletics my whole life, starting with soccer, basketball, wrestling, track, cross country, and last but not least mountain biking. I also am a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) for many years now. With this certification I have been a personal trainer and cycling coach for many. I am also involved with a youth mountain bike team, and love helping them reach new levels. I look forward to releasing 1 episode almost every week on Tuesday's at 11:45 EST with an athlete as my guest. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss out! read less
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Unpacking David Brower - Loving Bikes and Winning the Unbound 100 in 2023 - Episode 43
13-06-2023
Unpacking David Brower - Loving Bikes and Winning the Unbound 100 in 2023 - Episode 43
On this podcast, David and I have a great discussion on his love for the bike, pushing through hard times on the bike, his Unbound 100 win this year 2023 and the amazing story behind that, how riding with friends makes bikes better, how his dad bribed him onto the bike, his most memorable race, as well as many other topics! Tune in, be sure to subscribe!

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Unpacking David Brower - Loving Bikes and Winning the Unbound 100 in 2023 - Episode 43
13-06-2023
Unpacking David Brower - Loving Bikes and Winning the Unbound 100 in 2023 - Episode 43
On this podcast, David and I have a great discussion on his love for the bike, pushing through hard times on the bike, his Unbound 100 win this year 2023 and the amazing story behind that, how riding with friends makes bikes better, how his dad bribed him onto the bike, his most memorable race, as well as many other topics! Tune in, be sure to subscribe!
Unpacking Mud Sweat and Beers Mountain Bike Race - Special Edition - Athlete Stories and Prep - Episode 42
16-05-2023
Unpacking Mud Sweat and Beers Mountain Bike Race - Special Edition - Athlete Stories and Prep - Episode 42
On this podcast, I have a great discussion with Abigail Jean, Chuck Hathaway, Eric Langley, and Reese Drajka on their week of Mud Sweat and Beers prep, their meals, their warm up prior to racing, their race story, their bike setup, as well as many other topics! Tune in, be sure to subscribe!
Unpacking Gary Vernon - BMX to Motorcycles and MTB - Building a MTB Mecca in Northwest Arkansas - Episode 41
09-05-2023
Unpacking Gary Vernon - BMX to Motorcycles and MTB - Building a MTB Mecca in Northwest Arkansas - Episode 41
On this podcast, Gary and I have a great discussion on his love for the outdoors, racing BMX as a kid, getting into motorcycles and racing those, finding mountain biking and never looking back, working closely with Tom and Stuart Walton to build the ultimate mountain bike mecca, more talk about Bentonville, NWA, and the Oz Trails, as well as many other topics! Tune in, be sure to subscribe!
Unpacking Barry Roubaix - Special Edition - Athlete Stories and Prep - Episode 40
02-05-2023
Unpacking Barry Roubaix - Special Edition - Athlete Stories and Prep - Episode 40
On this podcast, I have a great discussion with Patrick Collins, Kash Adamski, Megan Miller, Jill Martindale, Don Hackney, Madine Whitmer, and Amy LeClaire on their week of Barry prep, their meals, their warm up prior to racing, their race story, their bike setup, as well as many other topics! Tune in, be sure to subscribe!
Unpacking Dave Moore - BMXer to Race Promoter with Go Nuts Biking- Episode 39
25-04-2023
Unpacking Dave Moore - BMXer to Race Promoter with Go Nuts Biking- Episode 39
On this podcast, Dave and I have a great discussion on his love for getting kids on bikes, his freestyle BMX career and the big names he rode with, how injuries made him hang up the BMX bike, promoting all types of racing disciplines, why enduro is one tough race, kids inside and not on bikes is not a good thing, as well as many other topics! Tune in, be sure to subscribe!
Unpacking Mark Spore - Moto, Swimming, and Mountain Biking - Episode 38
18-04-2023
Unpacking Mark Spore - Moto, Swimming, and Mountain Biking - Episode 38
On this podcast, Mark and I have a great discussion on his love for Ore 2 Shore, why he needs a car seat, why he wore a stop watch around his neck mountain biking, buying and destroying a bike from Target, great stories from Iceman, why his favorite bike is from over 10 years ago, as well as many other topics! Tune in, be sure to subscribe!
Unpacking Jim McGannon - Gain the Competitive Edge With Fundamentals, Skills, Mental Strength in Athletes - Episode 37
11-04-2023
Unpacking Jim McGannon - Gain the Competitive Edge With Fundamentals, Skills, Mental Strength in Athletes - Episode 37
On this podcast, Jim and I have a great discussion on his basketball and golf career, why you don't focus on perfect, why you shouldn't focus on outcomes, how mental strength can give you the advantage, real life examples of mental toughness and how to implement them, as well as many other topics! Tune in, be sure to subscribe!
Unpacking Alex TenElshof - Team USA UCI eSports World Championships - 5 Time MGRS Long Course Champion - Episode 36
04-04-2023
Unpacking Alex TenElshof - Team USA UCI eSports World Championships - 5 Time MGRS Long Course Champion - Episode 36
On this podcast, Alex and I have a great discussion on his new team, team TURBO, how much work went into making TEAM USA, 5 consecutive years as the gravel champion, the importance of hydration post race, why a grand fondo sounds fun, as well as many other topics! Tune in, be sure to subscribe!
Unpacking Kahler Kranz - Mountaineering and Wild Stories with Guns in Other Countries - Episode 35
28-03-2023
Unpacking Kahler Kranz - Mountaineering and Wild Stories with Guns in Other Countries - Episode 35
On this podcast, Kahler and I have a great discussion on why he loves mountaineering, having guns drawn on him while on a trip in Africa, getting t-boned in another country, why he needed rubber boots, running a marathon with no training, as well as many other topics! Tune in, be sure to subscribe!
Unpacking Roy Kranz - 2023 Polar Roll Run Winner and Ultra Fat Bike Finisher - Episode 34
14-03-2023
Unpacking Roy Kranz - 2023 Polar Roll Run Winner and Ultra Fat Bike Finisher - Episode 34
On this podcast, Roy and I have a great discussion on how Kranza started, training with Brian Matter, being the 6 time Fat Bike Champion at Unbound, his 250 mile journey with his dad on bikes at age 11, winning the 30 mile Polar Roll run, as well as many other topics! Tune in, be sure to subscribe!
Unpacking Garrett Jenema - Young Michigan Cyclist That Rips Gravel & Singletrack - Episode 33
07-03-2023
Unpacking Garrett Jenema - Young Michigan Cyclist That Rips Gravel & Singletrack - Episode 33
On this podcast, Garrett and I have a great discussion on his first bike race and winning it, the one race he would do over from 2022, how GLORI is helping him towards his cycling goals, how dads long list led to the bike, battles with Michigan's best on bikes, as well as many other topics! Tune in, be sure to subscribe!
Unpacking Cory Rimmer - CX, XC, and ST National Champion to a Sought After MTB Coach - Episode 32
28-02-2023
Unpacking Cory Rimmer - CX, XC, and ST National Champion to a Sought After MTB Coach - Episode 32
On this podcast, Cory and I have a great discussion on being a National Champion in three different forms of cycling, how he went from racing to coaching, great tips and ideas on being a better rider, overcoming challenges, starting the Gravity Academy, as well as many other topics! Tune in, be sure to subscribe!
Unpacking Lon Cullen - Certified Techy Skills MTB Coach - Advice For Cornering Better - Episode 31
14-02-2023
Unpacking Lon Cullen - Certified Techy Skills MTB Coach - Advice For Cornering Better - Episode 31
On this podcast, Lon and I have a great discussion on how he grew up on the bike, what kind of mountain biking gets him excited, being a Hospice Pastor, his advice on how to corner better, his love for Brazilian jiu-jitsu, as well as many other topics! Tune in, be sure to subscribe!Inspiring videos per Lon's recommendations.8600 Feet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=liFHsc8h0hcHannah Otto's FKT Ride: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oErEWLGdPlI
Unpacking Luke Zuelke - First Year Racing the Mountain Bike at College - Episode 30
07-02-2023
Unpacking Luke Zuelke - First Year Racing the Mountain Bike at College - Episode 30
On this podcast, Luke and I have a great discussion on his MISCA State Championship, how his first season as a freshman went on the mountain bike, you won't believe what it's like on race day for MTB in college, racing the TOAD, dealing with race anxiety, as well as many other topics! Tune in, be sure to subscribe!
Unpacking Brian Matter - The Master of Many Bikes and All Conditions - Episode 29
31-01-2023
Unpacking Brian Matter - The Master of Many Bikes and All Conditions - Episode 29
On this podcast, Brian and I have a great discussion on his ICEMAN wins, how this year the Pro class should race on 26' wheels, coming back from a terrible bought with Lyme Disease, his race against some of the best at Sea Otter, his advice for being better on the bike, as well as many other topics! Tune in, be sure to subscribe!Hide
Unpacking Chris Ragsdale - Ultra Endurance Cyclist and Runner - Furnace Creek 508 Winner - Episode 28
24-01-2023
Unpacking Chris Ragsdale - Ultra Endurance Cyclist and Runner - Furnace Creek 508 Winner - Episode 28
On this podcast, Chris and I have a great discussion on his love for ultra endurance sports, how his career almost didn't start due to a car hitting him, his story and glory in the FC 508, how he got the 1000k road bike world record, pushing through the Race Across America, as well as many other topics! Tune in, be sure to subscribe!
Unpacking Spencer Carl - Junior National Champion to Overcoming an Eating Disorder - Episode 27
17-01-2023
Unpacking Spencer Carl - Junior National Champion to Overcoming an Eating Disorder - Episode 27
On this podcast, Spencer and I have a great discussion on his epic junior national championship race, why he switched from Louisville to the University of Michigan (Go Blue!), what his favorite swimming discipline was, how rough water polo is under water, overcoming an eating disorder, as well as many other topics! Tune in, be sure to subscribe!
Unpacking Paige Onweller - Fresh into Cycling, Racing Pro with Raw Power - Episode 26
06-12-2022
Unpacking Paige Onweller - Fresh into Cycling, Racing Pro with Raw Power - Episode 26
On this podcast, Paige and I have a great discussion on why she went from running to bikes, her fast rise in the world of cycling, is Barry Roubaix her favorite race, breaking her mountain bike, overcoming and moving past tough situations in racing, as well as many other topics! Tune in, be sure to subscribe!
Unpacking Todd Buckingham - He Crushes Triathlons, Duathlons, Aquathlons, and the Aquabike - Episode 25
29-11-2022
Unpacking Todd Buckingham - He Crushes Triathlons, Duathlons, Aquathlons, and the Aquabike - Episode 25
On this podcast, Todd and I have a great discussion on how he went from baseball to triathlons, all of his national championships, how his degree helps him, warrior dashes, a hole in his wet suit, as well as many other topics! Tune in, be sure to subscribe!
Unpacking Dan And Keegan Korienek - The Powerful Father Son Cycling Dynamic Duo - Episode 24
22-11-2022
Unpacking Dan And Keegan Korienek - The Powerful Father Son Cycling Dynamic Duo - Episode 24
On this podcast, Dan, Keegan, and I have a great discussion on how their father-son biking lottery, watch out for goaty, learning from previous races, how they answer rapid fire race questions, a broken back, as well as many other topics! Tune in, be sure to subscribe!