The Nick DiMarco Podcast

Nick DiMarco
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I'm Nick DiMarco. I'm an endurance coach, strength and conditioning coach, ultrarunner, military veteran, husband, and dad of two. I've spent most of my life around sports, coaching, and trying to understand human performance. This podcast is a place to share what I've learned, explore what I'm curious about, and talk with interesting people. We'll get into training, nutrition, science, family, and life in general. Some conversations will be educational, others completely off topic. The goal is simple. Have good conversations, challenge ideas, learn something, and have fun along the way.

Episodes

  1. Oct 20

    Episode 2 Injury, Disappointment, and Rim to River 100 Reflections

    Two weeks before the Rim to River 100, a hard fall during my final big training weekend changed everything. After months of preparation, I had to make the difficult decision not to start. In this solo episode, I talk about what happened, why Rim to River means so much to me, and how I'm dealing with the disappointment. I also share my perspective as both an athlete and a coach on recognizing injuries, knowing when to stop, and making decisions that prioritize long-term health over short-term goals. We get into how injuries affect family and friends, teaching our children to handle adversity, finding opportunities when things don't go according to plan, and approaching rehabilitation and returning to running. I also break down my planned Rim to River race setup, including footwear, clothing, lighting, my homemade carbohydrate drink mix, hydration strategy, and fueling targets. Finally, I discuss what's next with the 2027 Rim to River Trifecta, my coaching plans, and an upcoming off-season strength training program. Chapters 00:00 – Introduction and Why Rim to River Matters 03:00 – The Injury and Decision Not to Race 09:00 – Dealing with Disappointment and Expectations 14:00 – Finding the Positives and Supporting Others 18:00 – Looking Ahead to the 2027 Trifecta 19:00 – Teaching My Children Resilience 23:00 – The Coaching Perspective on Injury 25:00 – When Is a Niggle Something More Serious? 29:00 – Deciding Whether to Race or Withdraw 33:00 – Rehabilitation, Cross-Training, and Strength 35:00 – Returning to Running After Injury 39:00 – Family Support and Adjusting Expectations 42:00 – My Planned Rim to River Race Gear 44:00 – Smartwool Socks and Runderwear 47:00 – Nike ACG Running Apparel 50:00 – Raid Running Belt 53:00 – Nike ACG Radical Airflow Hat 55:00 – Petzl and UltrAspire Lighting Setup 58:30 – Homemade Carbohydrate and Sodium Mix 1:00:00 – Race-Day Hydration, Gels, and Caffeine 1:01:30 – What's Next for Racing and Coaching 1:04:50 – Closing Thoughts and Good Luck to Racers Thanks for listening to The Nick DiMarco Podcast. If you enjoy the episode, follow the show and share it with someone who might benefit from the conversation.

  2. Oct 6

    Episode 1 The Intro

    Introducing Nick DiMarco Performance: CTS Coaching and the GuerrillaPerformance Collective In the first episode of a new podcast aiming for at least two episodes per month, Nick DiMarco introduces himself, his background, and the vision for Nick DiMarco Performance. An Air Force veteran inspired by military humanperformance, he later owned two strength and conditioning gyms, coached across sports, and evolved from Olympic weightlifting and CrossFit into endurance andultrarunning, including an attempted 100-miler where he stopped at mile 52. He earned a master’s in exercise physiology at Cal State Fullerton under Andy Galpin’s influence, later worked with Air Force Special Warfare, moved to WestVirginia, and earned a master’s in special education. He outlines two lanes: endurance coaching through CTS (Carmichael Training Systems) and the Guerrilla Performance Collective for podcasts, reviews, strength programming, tacticaland sport performance services, and phase-specific training plans, with goals to publish deeper research and eventually pursue a PhD. 00:00 Podcast Kickoff 00:55 Nick Origin Story 01:43 Coaching Roots 03:48 Degrees And Mentors 08:06 Endurance Awakening 13:55 Doing It All 17:56 CTS Coaching Explained 23:11 Guerilla Collective Vision 29:16 Podcast Mission 30:25 Strength For Ultrarunners 32:26 Science Based Ultra Training 33:22 Faster Gear Reviews 35:46 Beyond Shoes And Gear 37:13 Family Military And Fun 40:04 Strength Programs For All 43:52 PhD And Research Plans 47:29 Defining Success In A Year 50:16 Staying Authentic Not Fake 53:02 Whats Next And Wrap Up

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About

I'm Nick DiMarco. I'm an endurance coach, strength and conditioning coach, ultrarunner, military veteran, husband, and dad of two. I've spent most of my life around sports, coaching, and trying to understand human performance. This podcast is a place to share what I've learned, explore what I'm curious about, and talk with interesting people. We'll get into training, nutrition, science, family, and life in general. Some conversations will be educational, others completely off topic. The goal is simple. Have good conversations, challenge ideas, learn something, and have fun along the way.

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