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The Engine Room
Hosted by Andrew Celle · EN
The Engine Room is an endurance podcast hosted by Andrew Celle and Ryan Hoffman. We explore topics from endurance sport to the broader fitness industry.
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Part 2 (Angus Bradley)— Pilates, Running Training, Shredding & The State of The Fitness Industry
1w ago00:42:20Tap to summarizeShould runners be doing Pilates? Is shredding actually beneficial for performance? And why does the fitness industry keep recycling the same basic thinking? In an industry full of people saying the same thing, Angus has his own thoughts and that's refreshing.
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Part 1 (Angus Bradley)- Quickfire Questions (Not So Quick)
1w ago00:48:05Tap to summarizeWe came in with a list of quickfire questions, this is part one of our chat with Angus Bradley. That's what happens when you get someone like Angus in the room, every answer opens up a new conversation. This one was just a genuinely fun chat and if you've followed Angus for any amount of time you'll know exactly why.
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The Engine Room (The Enhanced Games)
Jun 500:48:09Tap to summarizeThis week on The Engine Room, Drew and Hoff break down the Enhanced Games, what actually happened, what the athletes were taking, and whether the whole thing is just a very expensive drug store advertisement. They also get into peptides, how they work, and why they're becoming increasingly accessible. Plus, CrossFit vs Hyrox. Who built it, who's winning, and what's next?
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The Engine Room (controversial opinions)
May 2200:46:21Tap to summarizeThis episode dives into fake online narratives, AI coaching backlash, Strava comparison culture, and whether coaches actually need lived experience to guide athletes through hard moments. We unpack why underdog stories dominate social media, how comparison quietly pushes runners into stupid training decisions, and why blaming AI or influencers for injuries oversimplifies things. We also debate Hyrox in the Olympics, inflated Strava marathon times, and the growing tension between authenticity, performance, and validation online.
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The Engine Room (Fuelling Like an Athlete)
May 1400:49:03Tap to summarizeIn this episode we break down what it actually means to fuel for performance. We go through how professional endurance athletes structure their nutrition across a training day, compare that to the everyday athlete, and pull out the practical lessons that anyone can apply regardless of their level. From what's on the plate to timing around sessions, we cover why most recreational athletes are leaving performance on the table without even realising it and what to do about it.
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The Engine Room (client's questions)
Apr 3000:52:13Tap to summarizeThree sports. All the stuff you've been wondering but haven't had answered properly. This week Drew and Ryan open up the inbox and work through the most common questions coming in from runners, triathletes, and Hyrox athletes, from the basics to the stuff that actually moves the needle. On the running side: why your pace has plateaued and what to do about it, how much strength work you actually need (and why skipping it is costing you), and the difference between needing more volume versus needing smarter structure. For the triathletes: where to start when your swim is your limiter, how to balance three disciplines without burning out, and what a realistic first-timer training week actually looks like. And for Hyrox: what prep looks like when you're coming from a running background, how to pace your first race without blowing up early, and whether you should be prioritising the runs or the stations in your build.
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The Engine Room (Periodisation)
Apr 1700:49:53Tap to summarizeThis week on The Engine Room, we break down periodisation, how endurance athletes structure their training year to peak at the right time. Whether you're chasing a marathon PB, building toward a triathlon or preparing for a Hyrox, understanding how to organise your blocks of training can be the difference between arriving at race day ready or burned out. We walk through how a periodised year actually looks for each of these sports, breaking down each phase so you can start thinking about your own training calendar differently.
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The Engine Room (The minimal effective dose)
Mar 2700:40:45Tap to summarizeMore isn't always better. In this episode we break down the minimum effective dose for strength, hypertrophy and cardio, what the research actually says, and how to apply it whether you're training for a marathon, Hyrox, an Ironman, or just trying to stay healthy and move well.
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The Engine Room (The Purpose of Every Run in Your Program)
Mar 1900:55:17Tap to summarizeJoining me for a new miniseries is Ryan Hoffman, and we're talking all things endurance. In this first episode we break down the purpose of every run in your program, why each session exists and how to actually use it.
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Oct 2100:54:17Tap to summarizeIn this episode, I sit down with Aidan, a qualified dietitian, to chat about all things fuelling for endurance and performance. We dive into what good fuelling looks like for training and race day, how to balance eating for health and performance, and some simple, practical tips for everyday nutrition. Whether you’re an endurance athlete or just someone wanting to eat and feel better, this one’s packed with takeaways you can actually use.
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