The Smart Way to Add Running Without Losing Your Strength | Tune Up Ep.10
Release Date: 08/11/2026
The Smart Way to Add Running Without Losing Your Strength | Tune Up Ep.10
Street Parking Podcast
Want to level up your endurance—without sacrificing your strength or feeling like you’ve been hit by a truck? In this episode of The Tune Up, Pat Barber teams up with endurance veterans Molly Vollmer and Danny Soul to decode the art of balanced, sustainable endurance training that fits into your busy life. You’ll discover how endurance isn’t just running miles—it's mastering all energy systems, blending modalities like rowing, biking, and running to build a resilient engine for life. Molly shares insights from her shift from a runner to a powerhouse in CrossFit and how she’s...
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Customizing your workout | Tune Up Ep.9
Street Parking Podcast
Chapters: 0:29 - Why Street Parking Says "Customization" 04:34 - Is Scaling Just Self-Imposed Pressure? 7:40 - The Problem with “Doing the Workout on the Board” 12:30 - Goal/Stimulus 17:54 - Pat's definition of "scaling" 19:47 - How to Customize 20:20 - Loading Is Usually the First Adjustment, intensity and volume, having the most success 28:00 - When should I customize and some practical examples (burpees) 33:14 - How SHIFT Helps You Customize 35:50 - Pat’s Process for Hitting the Goal 40:30 - Trial, Error, and Learning Your Body 42:24 - Customize to Preserve Intensity 44:36 - Don’t...
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What balanced nutrition looks like for us | The Tune Up Ep.8
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In this episode, the coaches share practical insights on maintaining balanced eating habits amidst busy lifestyles, emphasizing simplicity, self-awareness, and flexibility. We explore strategies for meal planning, the importance of whole foods, and managing social pressures around treats and alcohol. Chapters: 00:00 - Intro: revisiting the nutrition conversation 01:45 - Molly’s current nutrition approach and her daily structure 04:20 - How to remember to eat lunch 06:57 - Tracking your food and why it helps 10:17 - Chelsie’s simple meal strategy at 7 months postpartum 14:00 - Nutrition...
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The Surprising Power of Simplicity in Summer Fitness | Tune Up Ep.7
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Discover the common mistakes that sabotage summer fitness: giving up entirely, overcomplicating workouts, or rigidly sticking to seasons of “cutting back.” You'll learn shifts like creating digital or analog workout folders, embracing short, flexible routines, and using everyday moments — like coffee breaks or beach walks — to stay active. We also cover how to avoid the trap of obsessing over summer bodies, instead cultivating a lifestyle rooted in consistency and joy. Drop the pressure and make this summer your easiest, most memorable season yet. Hit play now and start rethinking...
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How Fatherhood Changed our Fitness Goals and Habits | Tune Up Ep.6
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What if "dad life" is really about being the best version of yourself to show up for your kids? In this Father’s Day special, Pat, Chris, and Danny reveal how fatherhood reshapes their approach to fitness, resilience, and purpose. They share raw truths: how age and experience deepen your strength both physically and emotionally, how fatherhood is a catalyst for training smarter, not harder, and why real fitness is about longevity and capacity—so you can keep up with life's adventures. That training isn’t just for the gym but a foundation for being present and disciplined. Whether...
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Nutrition mistakes, breakthroughs, and the shift toward fueling | Tune Up Ep.5
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In this episode, Pat, Alex, Chelsie, and Molly share their personal journeys through nutrition, exploring foundational beliefs, mistakes, and evolving perspectives. They discuss the complexities of food choices, emotional ties to eating, and practical strategies for sustainable nutrition habits. Chapters: 0:00 - 1:04: Disclaimer on show content 1:05 - 3:04: Welcome and this week's topic 3:05 - 6:04: Microwave Pizzas, Pop-Tarts, Vegetarian school and growing up as Pat Barber 6:05 - 8:24: CrossFit OG Brendan Gilliam, understanding fats and the first awakening 8:25 - 8:51: Impact of CrossFit on...
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The fitness content you see v. the fitness content you need
Street Parking Podcast
Introduction - 0:00 Can of worms and choosing Positivity - 0:24 Defining a Good Influencer & Attributes of Better Influencers - 1:36 The Basics of Health and Wellness - 7:07 Sleep and Stress Management - 10:45 EC's take on clickbait nutrition and how social media works - 13:20 Heat-mapping on social media - 18:00 Salt, Sugar, Fat and Cultural influences - 20:10 Influencer Recommendations - 24:38 Influencer 2 - 28:44 Influencer 3 - 30:37 Influencer 4 - 33:20 Influencer 5 - 39:56 Influencer 6 - 41:41 Influencer 7 - 42:59 Influencer 8 - 43:57 Final Thoughts - 46:00 Recommended Influencers: EC...
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From Rigid Routines to Flexible Fitness: Moms Share Their physical and perspective Shifts
Street Parking Podcast
0:00: Introduction 0:28: Motherhood and Training 0:46 Molly's Story: Buying a double stroller 2:04: Adjusting Workouts/Activities during Pregnancy 5:09: Alex's infamous first trimester 7:23: Identifying as an athlete and surrendering to your body 10:00: Training with Kids and the difference Pre-kids 18:31: Balancing Fitness and Family 22:16: Handling Interruptions 30:51: Including Kids in Workouts 36:00: Working out with Spouse/Partner 37:15: Importance of Parental Fitness 44:11: The "It all counts" Mindset 47:31: Final Thoughts on Motherhood
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The Surprising Role of Consistency in Maximizing Training Intensity | The Tune Up Ep.2
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Most people underestimate the power of consistent training—and how crucial it is for real progress. In this episode, we dive into why mastering consistency will do more for you than doing more reps or hours at the gym. You’ll learn why focusing on effort and quality over sheer volume can accelerate results, reduce injury risk, and make fitness sustainable—even during life’s busiest seasons. We break down the often-misunderstood concepts of intensity, volume, and consistency—exploring how each impacts your progress. Where workout goal-setting fits and how aligning workouts with...
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Being fit to be useful, the fear of doing it wrong, and Introductions | The Tune Up Podcast Ep.1
Street Parking Podcast
In the first episode of the new Street Parking podcast, titled "The Tune Up," our coaches come together to discuss the intersections of fitness, health, and living an "adventurous" life. Chapters 00:00 - Introduction to The Tune Up podcast and its purpose 00:30 - Introductions and personal backgrounds 01:11 - Alex shares her role as head coach and behind-the-scenes leadership 02:19 - The importance of organized, inspiring leadership in fitness communities 03:40 - Discussing passions outside of training—parenthood, personal growth, and more 04:39 - The idea of training for longevity and...
info_outlineWant to level up your endurance—without sacrificing your strength or feeling like you’ve been hit by a truck? In this episode of The Tune Up, Pat Barber teams up with endurance veterans Molly Vollmer and Danny Soul to decode the art of balanced, sustainable endurance training that fits into your busy life.
You’ll discover how endurance isn’t just running miles—it's mastering all energy systems, blending modalities like rowing, biking, and running to build a resilient engine for life. Molly shares insights from her shift from a runner to a powerhouse in CrossFit and how she’s learned to train smarter, not harder, avoiding injury and building sustainable stamina.
Danny takes us through his journey from being "powerlifting/strength Danny" to embracing running, breaking down key concepts like aerobic capacity, energy systems, and how variance in training enhances performance. Together, they speak to an adaptable framework to start where you are—whether you're a newbie or seasoned athlete—and progress with confidence.
We break down practical, tried-and-true methods for integrating endurance into your routine without sacrificing strength—like how to pace yourself, avoid burnout, and build a resilient, efficient engine.
Plus, they share details about our upcoming 10K training cycle, designed to help you hit your running goals while staying healthy and strong.
Perfect for anyone feeling stuck in their running or looking to add endurance without losing their edge, this episode champions patience, mindset shifts, and smart planning. Whether you want to run your first 5K, complete a 10-miler, or simply boost your stamina, these tips can help have endurance training meet you where you are.
Chapters
0:00 Introduction to the endurance episode
1:37 Danny’s background in strength and CrossFit
4:17 The turning point: injury and the Murph challenge
7:50 Why endurance became a focus
9:27 What endurance actually means
14:20 Building endurance without getting beat up
18:31 How to know if you’re running at an easy pace
23:35 The 10K training cycle overview
26:28 Can you combine endurance work with regular workouts?
33:17 Which runs to prioritize if you only do two and endurance trade-offs
36:20 Improving endurance without losing strength
41:14 Our10k training cycle - the progress, volume, and what’s next
42:13 Program start date and availability