Street Parking Podcast
The podcast that dives into the Street Parking program, community and lifestyle. Hosted by Miranda Alcaraz and Julian Alcaraz, featuring guest coaches, Street Parking members and more.
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Week 8 Coaches Call Recap | 10k training cycle
10/02/2026
Week 8 Coaches Call Recap | 10k training cycle
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Week 7 Coaches Call | 10k training cycle
09/24/2026
Week 7 Coaches Call | 10k training cycle
0:00 Intro & waiting room w/ Danny 2:41 Moderate vs. Fast running paces 3:10 Learning to run by feel v. data 10:02 Preparing for the 10K & taper week 12:40 Practice your race day routine 15:11 Execution over building more fitness 16:47 Race week nerves & mental preparation 22:17 10K Pacing & negative splits 24:17 Race-day corrals & starting conservatively 27:39 How to finish the 10K strong 28:43 What if.. you don’t feel ready for a 10K? 37:54 Setting a realistic 10K goal time 44:03 Negative splits vs. steady pacing 45:50 How to warm up for your 10K 48:55 Race-day logistics & preparation 50:25 Running without a wearable 53:31 Hill running form & race strategy 57:57 What if your race Is a week later? 59:05 How to kep running after the program is over 1:04:11 Balancing the Vault & endurance training 1:05:37 Closing thoughts
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Injured training | Tune Up Ep. 13
09/22/2026
Injured training | Tune Up Ep. 13
Injuries s*&k but they happen and we know that it can be a big factor in throwing off your consistency. This week Pat, Molly and Chelsie speak to handling injuries physically and mentally, customizing workouts safely, how to preserve your consistency, and how to keep moving forward while you recover. Chapters: 00:00 Injuries Suck 01:42 Recent Injuries: Childbirth and Elbow Pain 02:54 What Causes Golfer’s and Tennis Elbow? 04:05 Managing an Elbow Flare-Up 05:59 Chelsie’s Hamstring Injury 08:11 The Emotional Impact of Being Injured 10:17 Grieving, Accepting, and Moving Forward 13:02 Figuring Out What You Can Still Do 15:04 Pat’s Meniscus Injury 18:22 Adjusting Your Training Expectations and Making Injured Training More Enjoyable 23:08 Preserving the Habit While You Recover 23:10 Setting New Goals During an Injury 26:18 How to Customize Training Around an Injury 28:52 When to Rest or Seek Medical Attention and The Pain-Smart Approach to Movement 30:16 Adjusting Load and Range of Motion 32:42 Warming Up and Relieving Tension 36:00 Why Movement Can Support Recovery 37:15 Turning an Injury Into an Opportunity 38:30 Seven Ways to Modify a Workout 39:37 Breaking Down: "Simplifying Complex Movements" 41:02 Breaking Down: "Preserving Workout Duration" 42:21 The Benefits of Unilateral Training 43:10 Safety Comes Before Intensity 45:50 Training Around an Injury Is NOT Rehabilitation 47:01 When to See a Physical Therapist or Doctor 50:11 The Flat-Tire Strategy for Injuries and Final Takeaways
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Week 6 Coaches Call | 10k training cycle
09/17/2026
Week 6 Coaches Call | 10k training cycle
This week we are talking the mental side of endurance. 0:00 Intro + Catching Up with Coach Carleen 2:55 Why Endurance Matters for Overall Fitness 5:15 How Varied Run Training Builds Fitness 6:08 Crossfit Games or 5k Run; Making Big Goals Relatable 10:03 This weeks Topic: The Mental Side of Endurance 13:02 Staying Consistent When Motivation Fades 17:23 Confidence Is Earned Through Consistency 21:49 Learning Patience in Endurance Training 28:00 Patience, Pacing & the 10K 29:29 How to Find Your “Moderate” Pace 31:35 Learning to Handle Discomfort 41:19 How to Approach Pace Pickups 45:31 Stay Present: Break the Run Into Pieces 47:24 Control What You Can Control 50:31 Q&A: Lower Back Discomfort While Running 53:00 The Importance of a Proper Running Warm-Up 56:26 This Week’s 50-Minute Endurance Run 57:10 Carleen’s Advice for Enjoying the Process 58:28 10K Race Prep: Gear, Hydration & Your Plan 60:19 Closing it out
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Week 5 Coaches Call | 10k training cycle
09/10/2026
Week 5 Coaches Call | 10k training cycle
0:00 Welcome + Intro 2:54 Can HYROX Replace Your Endurance Run? 5:55 Knee Pain During Easy Runs 8:25 The Mental Side of Longer Runs 11:42 Halfway Through the 10K Training Cycle 13:35 Running Technique + Running Economy 17:29 Better Running Posture 20:20 Forward Lean + Using Gravity 22:00 Pose Running + Running Technique Drills 25:00 Rib Cage, Hip Position + Arm Movement 29:45 Cadence: Quick + Light Steps 30:53 Foot Position + Avoiding Overstriding 33:45 The Barefoot Running Cue 36:15 Midfoot Strike + The “Figure 4” Position 39:42 Breathing Should Match Your Effort 42:03 Easy vs Moderate vs Fast Effort 43:29 Nasal Breathing for Easy Runs 47:56 Arm Swing + Staying Relaxed 49:32 Foot Strike: What Actually Matters 50:38 Relaxation + Better Running Economy 54:28 Tracking Progress on Timed Runs 1:01:19 Understanding the Street Parking Pace Chart 1:03:32 How Hard Should Pace Pickups Be? 1:07:46 Using Forward Lean to Change Pace 1:10:05 Final Takeaways + Closing
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Nice to have v. Need to Have Home Gym Edition | Tune Up Ep.12
09/08/2026
Nice to have v. Need to Have Home Gym Edition | Tune Up Ep.12
00:00 Intro and the “gear” theme 01:26 Why dumbbells are the #1 home gym buy 02:40 How to choose a dumbbell weight, our standard and why it matters 05:45 A simple test for the right dumbbell load 8:35 Why dumbbells are so effective and how they differ from a barbell 10:40 The "worst" dumbbell movements 14:15 What equipment aka "gear" to buy next 16:04 Boxes vs. pull-up bars 18:00 Types of boxes and what to avoid 23:10 Pull-up bar options and what to consider 26:45 TRX and inverted row alternatives 28:30 Cardio equipment and when to buy it 34:20 Sandbags, barbells, sleds, and other fun gear 41:42 Where weight vests fit in the hierarchy 49:00 Why ankle and wrist weights are a bad idea and closing out
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Back to School | The Tune Up Ep.11
08/27/2026
Back to School | The Tune Up Ep.11
Back-to-school season does not have to derail your fitness. This episode, Pat, Chelsie, Molly , are joined by our Pregnancy and Postpartum coach Kate Johnson to talk about staying consistent through changing schedules, sports, and family life. They share simple strategies for workouts, nutrition, and mindset that work in this busy and changing season post summer. Chapters: 00:00 Back to school + family schedule changes 02:02 Summer v. school bedtime routines 05:34 Youth sports, late nights, and staying active 8:32 Overcoming being the parent who works out during practice 11:15 Adjustable consistency and what intensity looks like 14:18 Chelsie’s first full-school-year transition 16:40 The Barber's homeschool systems 21:06 Consistency in the school season v. summer 23:03 Nutrition shifts in a busy season 27:46 Avoiding the “I’ll do it later” trap: having compassion but also getting over yourself 33:39 What to let go of this season 38:15 Adjusting (workout) expectations and mindset around workouts 41:46 Final thoughts on consistency and grace
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The Smart Way to Add Running Without Losing Your Strength | Tune Up Ep.10
08/11/2026
The Smart Way to Add Running Without Losing Your Strength | Tune Up Ep.10
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 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
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Customizing your workout | Tune Up Ep.9
07/28/2026
Customizing your workout | Tune Up Ep.9
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 Cling to One Modification Forever 46:00 - Fitness Should Support Your Life For more from us: https://streetparking.com/ Follow Street Parking at: Instagram: @streetparking (https://www.instagram.com/streetparking/) Facebook: facebook.com/streetparkingfitness (https://www.facebook.com/streetparkingfitness/) Youtube: youtube.com/streetparking Miranda Alcaraz: @fearlessmiranda (https://www.instagram.com/fearlessmiranda/) Julian Alcaraz: @009julian (https://www.instagram.com/009julian/)
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What balanced nutrition looks like for us | The Tune Up Ep.8
07/14/2026
What balanced nutrition looks like for us | The Tune Up Ep.8
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 habits change by season of life 15:39 - Alex’s current food routine 19:00 - "Systematic self-observation" and nutrition 22:53 - Pat’s daily meals and food patterns 31:41 -Alex’s meal prep and food matrix 39:49 -Processed foods, treats, and alcohol 43:46 - Boundaries, flexibility, and food freedom 49:00 - Complexities in the foodscape and getting better with habits 51:28 - Molly’s journey with alcohol 55:31 - Closing thoughts
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The Surprising Power of Simplicity in Summer Fitness | Tune Up Ep.7
06/30/2026
The Surprising Power of Simplicity in Summer Fitness | Tune Up Ep.7
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 what fitness can look like — effortless, fun, and meaningful. Chapters 0:00 - 0:36: Introduction 0:37 - 5:40: Exploring how fitness routines change with the seasons, focusing on summer activities 5:41 - 14:15: The shame around not doing/missing a workout and the bigger picture of your health and wellness 14:15 - 22:25: Keeping the ball rolling, tools of fitness, and flexibility as a superpowers 22:26 - 25:45: Mistakes people make during the summer 25:46 - 31:20: Pat's running dilemma 31:21 - 33:50: Aesthetics as a goal for consistent training 33:51 - 40:08: What do you want to leave summer with? 40:09 - 40:26: Close out
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How Fatherhood Changed our Fitness Goals and Habits | Tune Up Ep.6
06/16/2026
How Fatherhood Changed our Fitness Goals and Habits | Tune Up Ep.6
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 you’re a new dad, seasoned pro, or someone searching for deeper purpose in your workouts, this episode is packed with insights to reframe your motivation and set meaningful habits. Chapters 0:00 - 1:47: Introduction and Father's Day Special 1:48 - 5:24: Fatherhood Credentials: Danny Soul 5:25 - 8:45: Fatherhood Credentials: Chris Guardado 8:56 - 9:47: Fatherhood Credentials: Pat Barber 9:48 - 13:15: Peak Fitness and Training Maturity 13:16 - 19:34: Definition of fitness, understanding training as an individual, and raw fitness 19:35 - 21:23: Training maturity and freedom in simplicity 21:24 - 24:59: The spectrum of fitness, curating a fitness experience, and the toughest part with OGs 25:00 - 33:00: Balancing Family and Fitness 33:01 - 38:19: Volume/intensity, making fitness a priority, and working out with kids 38:20 - 40:15: Training as a lifestyle and the importance of consistency 40:16 - 47:57: Advice for New Fathers 47:58 - 51:47: Closing Thoughts and Encouragement For more from us: https://streetparking.com/ Follow Street Parking at: Instagram: @streetparking (https://www.instagram.com/streetparking/) Facebook: facebook.com/streetparkingfitness (https://www.facebook.com/streetparkingfitness/) Youtube: youtube.com/streetparking Miranda Alcaraz: @fearlessmiranda (https://www.instagram.com/fearlessmiranda/) Julian Alcaraz: @009julian (https://www.instagram.com/009julian/) Thanks for watching!
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Nutrition mistakes, breakthroughs, and the shift toward fueling | Tune Up Ep.5
06/02/2026
Nutrition mistakes, breakthroughs, and the shift toward fueling | Tune Up Ep.5
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 Nutrition Understanding 8:52 - 11:31: Paleo/Zone and Alex's journey in nutrition 11:32 - 13:40: Macros v. Zone, summarized 13:40 - 15:00: Mental and emotional challenges with restrictive diets 15:01 - 23:44: Alex's evolution toward balance and gray areas 23:45 - 30:40: The importance of internal awareness and self-compassion 30:41 - 36:31: Growing for Chelsie, her journey with nutrition, and making the switch to fueling for performance 36:32 - 41:23: The value of understanding needs, food drives, and relationships with food 41:24 - 43:09: Adopting a lifestyle change vs quick fixes & identity shifts supporting sustainable change 43:10 - 45:25: Molly's nutrition in a nutshell, Pat's take on her genetics and discipline 45:25 - 47:20: Food as a tool and the psychological giant that is nutrition 47:21 - 54:48: Final thoughts and encouragement For more from us: https://streetparking.com/ Follow Street Parking at: Instagram: @streetparking (https://www.instagram.com/streetparking/) Facebook: facebook.com/streetparkingfitness (https://www.facebook.com/streetparkingfitness/) Youtube: youtube.com/streetparking Miranda Alcaraz: @fearlessmiranda (https://www.instagram.com/fearlessmiranda/) Julian Alcaraz: @009julian (https://www.instagram.com/009julian/) Thanks for watching!
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The fitness content you see v. the fitness content you need
05/19/2026
The fitness content you see v. the fitness content you need
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 Synkowski || Consistency Project Podcast ( Jordan Syatt ( Alyssa Olenick, Ph.D. ( Layne Norton, PhD ( Lauren Colenso-Semple, PhD ( Sohee Carpenter, PhD, CSCS,*D ( Tony "Train Bloom" ( Zack Telander ()
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From Rigid Routines to Flexible Fitness: Moms Share Their physical and perspective Shifts
05/05/2026
From Rigid Routines to Flexible Fitness: Moms Share Their physical and perspective Shifts
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
04/21/2026
The Surprising Role of Consistency in Maximizing Training Intensity | The Tune Up Ep.2
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 clear objectives maximizes your efficiency. Coaches also share practical strategies to stay motivated when training alone or navigating life's unpredictable seasons If you've ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to make your workouts truly count, this episode offers a clear path forward. Learn why you don’t need to go harder all the time—just smarter, more intentional, and consistent. Whether you're a busy professional, a seasoned athlete, or just starting your fitness journey, this episode will shift your mindset about what really drives progress—and how to keep showing up when it matters most. Chapters 0:00: Welcome to Episode 2, intensity, consistency and volume 1:55: Housekeeping on Devil Step Ups 8:34: Introduction to Intensity, Consistency, and Volume 10:00: Defining intensity in training 14:20: The problem with intensity 17:04: Balancing Intensity with Life Changes and the psychological cost 19:56: The Balance of Intensity and Consistency 23:08: Navigating Life's Seasons and Training Mindset 26:44: Finding Intensity in working out alone, goals, and relative intensity 29:50: Understanding Workout Goals, Adaptation, and Time frames/Intended Stimuli 37:63: Chelsie’s tip on increasing intensity 39:02 Where to fit in Volume For more from us: https://streetparking.com/
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Being fit to be useful, the fear of doing it wrong, and Introductions | The Tune Up Podcast Ep.1
04/07/2026
Being fit to be useful, the fear of doing it wrong, and Introductions | The Tune Up Podcast Ep.1
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 long-term health 07:19 - Exploring the origins of functional training and its relevance today 07:39 - The philosophy of "be fit to be useful" — fitness as a tool for everyday life 12:04 - The fear of doing it wrong—common anxieties and overthinking 14:57 - Overcoming the "paralyzation" of over-analysis in starting fitness routines 15:53 - The importance of finding joy and confidence in physical activity 16:07: Pat’s bent against aesthetics as the goal in fitness 18:00 - The value of personal development and self-trust in fitness progress 22:22 - What does failure in fitness look like? Starting, stopping, and doing it wrong 27:28 - The significance of showing up and maintaining consistency 30:50 - The role of confidence, evidence, and modeling in trusting oneself 36:09 - The importance of challenging oneself appropriately in training 39:24 - Choosing efficiency and effectiveness over over-complication 40:04 - The hierarchy of motives: fun, effect, or a combination? 44:20 - The idea that any movement is better than no movement—breaking down barriers to start 45:31 - Providing one piece of advice for those afraid to start or fear failure 46:20 - Building community, accountability, and shared experience to foster progress 47:16 - Closing thoughts and how to connect with the podcast team For more from us: https://streetparking.com/ Follow Street Parking at: Instagram: @streetparking (https://www.instagram.com/streetparking/) Facebook: facebook.com/streetparkingfitness (https://www.facebook.com/streetparkingfitness/) Youtube: youtube.com/streetparking Thanks for watching!
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Training & Nutrition During Perimenopause & Menopause
03/31/2026
Training & Nutrition During Perimenopause & Menopause
Head of SP Nutrition Coach Molly Vollmer recently sat down with EC Synkowski of OptimizeMe Nutrition — creator of the #800gChallenge® and host of The Consistency Project podcast — to talk through what the research tells us about nutrition and training during perimenopause and menopause. Our own SP team member Kim McIntyre, joined to share her personal experience. This Coaches Call originated from the 2026 Jump Start Challenge (week 2) Blogs: Part 1 — Metabolism & Nutrition ( Part 2 — Training & Movement ( CHAPTERS 0:00- 5:00 Nutrition Questions 5:00 Does metabolism really slow down in menopause, or is fat loss still possible for me in this season? 9:00 Do I need to eat less, or eat differently? 13:00 Is more protein always better, and how do I know what’s right for me?23:00 Do I need a totally different training plan now? 26:00 Daily SP workouts FEEL like too much 35:00 How do I know when intensity is helping vs hurting? 37:00 Cortisol 39:00 How do I balance daily SP workouts, strength, cardio, and rest without burning out? 42:00 Member Q&A Does being on HRT change any recommendations? 46:00 How do we “listen to our bodies” with intensity when hormones feel unpredictable? 47:00 How do you hit higher protein on a plant-forward diet? For more from us: https://streetparking.com/
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How to build GRIT: Perseverance ft. Bill and Karianne Anthes
08/27/2025
How to build GRIT: Perseverance ft. Bill and Karianne Anthes
Enter GRIT, our third pillar for well rounded fitness. Our Grit Focus is designed to strengthen your mental and physical capacity to face discomfort head on, push beyond your perceived limits, and stay present under pressure. Over 12 weeks, you’ll work through targeted experiences: confronting failure, removing your reliance on external data, and working inside the feeling of overwhelm. While developing these skills will undoubtedly improve your fitness, they’ll transfer to areas of our life beyond just workouts. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - 1:05: Welcome to Street Parking GRIT, our third focus for the year. 1:06 - 2:07: Why grit? 2:08 - 5:06: What these three months will develop, how it can help you and how we are defining it 5:07 - 10:22: The themes for each month and an idea of what to expect Sept 5:07- 5:55, Oct 5:56 - 7:42, Nov 7:42-10:22 10:23 - 14:26: The uniqueness of this series, the big horned sheep, how it will show up each week 14:27 - 16:35: What you need to know before getting started, the goals and how to think about each of the components of GRIT 16:36 - 19:24: Finding your limitations and knowing yourself 19:25 - 21:47: Going unbroken, rules, & black and white thinking 21:48 - 24:34: Intention and buying into these workouts 24:34 - 25:58: The relationship between the known and unknown 25:59 - 29:05: Miranda and the Endurance Focus, the transfer in experience, conceptual v. in practice 29:08 - 33:20: Saturdays in the first month 33:21 - 36:41: Finding value in behavior not performance 36:42 - 40:27: What physical state should I be in for these workouts? 40:28 - 42:46: The takeaway from these workouts For more from us: Follow Street Parking at: Instagram: @streetparking (https://www.instagram.com/streetparking/) Facebook: facebook.com/streetparkingfitness (https://www.facebook.com/streetparkingfitness/) Youtube: youtube.com/streetparking Miranda Alcaraz: @fearlessmiranda ( Julian Alcaraz: @009julian ( Thanks for listening!
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Social Media, CrossFit Roots, and The Father's Guild | Meet Pat Barber
07/25/2025
Social Media, CrossFit Roots, and The Father's Guild | Meet Pat Barber
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Street Parking In Real Life (IRL) | Word on the Street Ep.17
06/18/2025
Street Parking In Real Life (IRL) | Word on the Street Ep.17
00:00 - 1:20: Glasses/Sunglasses and 3D printed ones 1:20 - 2:56: Alcaraz check-in, why the a mid week episode, and checking in with the comments 2:56 - 5:00: Julian’s show and tell 5:00 - 8:55: What is Street Parking In Real Life (IRL), MEET UPS: our very first one, how they came to be 8:55 - 11:25: Miranda’s thought process on meetups and her sourdough update 11:25 - 13:30: What a meet up needs to “look like”, best practices and expectation management 13:31- 12:15: How it works and how to get registered, FREE shirt, how to get a month free as a non-SP member, checking in with the chat 21:15 - 24:05: Julian’s men’s group post, suggestions for hosting and making connections post workout 24:05 - 30:32 : Answering questions from the chat, “Getting Started”, Important dates and take aways from meetups 30:32 - 31:23: quick reminisce on past meet ups 31:23 - 31:47 : Workout suggestions for Meet ups with little to no equipment 31:47 - 32:50: Street Parking Summer Camp 2019 recap 32:50 - 34:48: Tim Ferris’ book and closing it out
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Episode 16 | Q&A with Miranda and Julian
05/30/2025
Episode 16 | Q&A with Miranda and Julian
00:00 - 3:54: Welcome, checking in with the chat, and catching up with the Alcaraz’s 3:54 - 4:53: Slate, Gray/Blue, Pantones 4:57 - 8:10: NFR Cottage Cheese: is it in your house or nah? 8:11 - 14:08: NFR: Place/Country you haven’t visited that you'd really like to? 14:09 - 16:27: Other than your partner, who would you do the race (The Amazing Race) with? 16:28 - 23:07: NFR: What’s one skill you dream of learning or a hobby you’d want to try? 23:08 - 26.33: What was the last workout that unexpectedly made you 26:33 - 29:08: Do workouts ever get into your head ahead of time? When was the last time and what was it? 29:09 - 33:56: Hot take: What do you think the most underrated movement is? 33:57 - : Hot take: What do you think the most overrated movement is? 35:56 - 38:30: You’re just starting out with your fitness: what is one thing you’d go back and tell yourself? 38:31 - 39:13: What about **health and nutrition** 39:15 - 46:33: How many days of intensity are you doing personally? What would you recommend for someone who’s not competitive but consistent (4-6 days/week)? 46:34 - 54:12: How has your definition of “being fit” evolved since starting Street Parking? 54:13 - 59:45: Someone is starting SP, but has fitness experience: what’s ONE thing you’d want them to know? 59:46 - 1:07:00 - Wrapping up the show, Support the Big Fish Foundation, 3D Printing
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Talkin' Nutrition Basics for Summer | Word on the Street Ep. 15
05/16/2025
Talkin' Nutrition Basics for Summer | Word on the Street Ep. 15
Check out our Blog: 00:00 - 1:57: Opening with a question Double Whopper or a Cigarette a day? 1:58 - 6:30: Topic for today; Nutrition, Tacobell’s 2025, Chat GPT answering the question, and Miranda’s conspiracies 6:30 - 10:56: Community Update: Summer Flex, Vault Round 2 10:57 - 15:10: Miranda’s Family Tree with some photos from back in the day 15:11 - 23:10 : Quick & Easy ways to incorporate fruits and veggies while traveling 23:10 - 26:15 : Sticking to a regular eating routine without a structured schedule (during summer/always) 26:15 - 31:42 : Miranda’s journey with nutrition & what it looked like for her 31:43 - 34:46: Julian and Miranda’s journey with nutrition together 34:47 - 43:13: All things Balanced Plate 43:14 - 45:50: Balanced Plate/ Nutrition Habits: At home v. not at home & The difference between the SP programs 45:50 - 47:06: Seasons’ for nutrition 47:47 - 54:13: Julian’s Meal Prep business & some funny stories from getting started 54:14 - 58:35: End of Julian’s Meal Prep Business, the overlap with Progenex and Street Parking 58:36 - 1:09:00: Bright lines and accountability; while traveling and at home – what they could look like 1:09:10 - 1:12:30 : Best running shoes? 1:12:30 - 1:14:32: Julian/Salvi are running another 5k this weekend! 1:14:33 - 1:15:00: Meet up in Southern Utah 1:15:03 - 1:17:00: Miranda’s Homeschool Era and how she is prepping for it 1:17:00 - 1:21:15: PAL event and closing questions
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Word on the Street | Episode 14
05/09/2025
Word on the Street | Episode 14
00:00 - 05:15: Morning check-in 05:15-10:47: "I have a confession" clip 10:47-17:52: SP Coaching Team and their process 17:52 - 18:47: Recapping week 1 of endurance 18:47 - 20:00: Current programming flow 21:30 - 29:52: Inspo for post on programming 29:52 - 33:11: Molly's Half-Marathon 33:11 - 36:33: Why we use 40/25# dumbbells 36:33 - 42:56: What program A is 42:56 - 1:02:42: Blanco Fuego Recipe 1:02:42 - 1:04:18: Member Shout-out 1:04:18 - 1:18:20: Zone 2 1:18:20 - 1:19:35 : Life Updates 1:19:35 : Mother's Day
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Word on the Street Ep.13
04/25/2025
Word on the Street Ep.13
0:00 - 3:02: Welcome and checking in with the comments 3:03 - 8:00: SLATE: electric trucks, Julian’s window shopping & hobbies 8:00 - 11:05: 3D printing, lost arts 11:06 - 18:34: Projekt April update and how its been going (Miranda) 18:34 - 20:00: Projekt April update and how its been going (Julian) 20:01 - 21:30: Crew joins & chatting with viewers 21:30 - 23:56 : Saturday workout, Projekt April commitments, and closing out the check in 23:57 - 25:02: Switching topics: touching on reviews 25:22 - 36:33: Celebrating bad form/improper movement, coaching in person/online, movement virtuosity 36:33 - 44:06: Has the programming gotten harder struggling with consistency, changes in reality and aging 44:07 - 47:32: Preimenopause and menopause 47:32 - 50:38: Curious about glory days workouts/movements 50:38 - 56:10: Too much repetition, functional movements, and our bodies designs 56:10 -1:07:00: Progressive overload, feeling like a failure, and designing programs for lifetime fitness 1:07:00 - 1:17:42: Life getting busy, accessory programming and having too many options || Feedback 1:17:43 - 1:23:11: Check-ins, things coming up 1:23:28 - 1:24:29: The NFR show 🤐 1:24:30 - 1:32:53: Misc. and closing out the show
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What We Carry: Maladaptive Coping, Shame Loops & Breaking Free | ft. Athena Perez – Word on the Street Ep.12
04/11/2025
What We Carry: Maladaptive Coping, Shame Loops & Breaking Free | ft. Athena Perez – Word on the Street Ep.12
Warning: This episode discusses topics including shame, disordered coping, and obesity. We are not licensed psychologists — this is a personal and honest conversation, not medical advice. 0:00 - 3:20: Welcome, sourdough and 3:23 - 8:49 : Athena Perez joins the show 8:50 - 10:00: Miranda joins the show, Alcaraz are sick again 10:02 - 12:20: Miranda and Athena’s relationship and working relationship 12:21 - 13:30: Athena touches on why it has been important for her to have a coaching 13:30 - 14:35: Mic checks and saying bye to the Alcaraz boys 14:40 - 22:00: Athena’s goals and her fitness journey 22:00 - 24:00: Developing a new mindset towards goals 24:01 - 26:03 : Julian’s dad and lifestyle changes 26:04 - 30:00: Coaching, empathy and working with larger bodies 30:00 - 35:04: Maladaptive coping strategies, common misunderstanding, and Athena’s frustrations 35:06 - 40:20: The Shame Loop, Food, and comparison 40:21 - 50:12: The Bridge & the different ways coping strategies show up 50:12 - 1:07:20: The line between victim mentality and taking responsibility, recovery and higher powers 1:07:20 - 1:18:02: A frayed wire analogy, coping in culture/society, celebrated/encouraged addictions 1:18:40 - 1:23:16: Advice for someone looking to support a family member or friend with a maladaptive coping strategy (food related or other) 1:23:17 - 1:24:30: Follow Athena (@athenamariebt) and check out her book 1:25:35 - 1:33:18: Community Shoutouts/Questions 1:33:20 - 1:43:03 : Closing out with Reels/Memes and the future of the show
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Episode 11 | Word on the Street
04/04/2025
Episode 11 | Word on the Street
0:00 - 8:30: Welcome & Checking in with the Chat // Disney Hacks 8:31 - 15:06: The CrossFit equivalent of Mikey ears and being a spectator at the Games 15:07 - 21:29: Figuring out the Snatch // Interacting with the comments 21:30 - 25:36: Miranda and Julian tackle a Q&A 25:37 - 35:25: Body dysmorphia, technology, and self criticism 35:25 - 38:00: Pokemon, the best one and playing it 38:01 - 40:08 : Meal Prepping, what we’ve been doing and tips, PokemonGo —----------------------—TRIGGER WARNING—--------------------------------------- conversation around trauma, addiction, recovery etc. 44:08 - 55:00: Modalities of healing for Julian, Counseling, Trauma Therapy, Group Therapy 55:00 - 57:08: Answering question from chat about therapy —--------------------------------—--------------------------------—------------------ 57:08 - 1:02:00: Best way to coordinate a meet up in our community 1:02:11 - 1:05:12: How to prepare for the Endurance Focus 1:06:26 - 1:16:43: How and When to Level Up 1:16:43 - 1:17:14: Adding in an extra program 1:17:18 - 1:20:00: Try a new piece of equipment and Mir’s hot take on sandbaggers 1:20:00 - 1:24:00: Work on your weaknesses 1:25:12 - 1:28:32: Next week’s episode, Leveling down and 50 cal test stories 1:28:32 - 1:35:35: Member shoutouts 1:35:35 - 1:39:27: Checking in on the chat 1:39:27 - 1:43:22: Productivity v. Measurables, Balance and Busy-ness 1:43:22 - 1:53:44: Closing it out and some quick product reviews
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Episode 10 | Word on the Street
03/28/2025
Episode 10 | Word on the Street
0:00 - 7:06: Welcome & Checking in with the Chat 7:07 - 17:25: Addressing the elephant in the room (what we are sharing) 17:26 -23:05: Shout outs and answering questions from community 23:06 - 28:17: Program Mash-Ups in the Daily Workouts 28:18 - 34:35: Strength Workout Extra Program 34:36 - 41:27: Member question about SP and some sharing from Miranda and Julian 41:28 - 42:05: SHIFT question 42:10 - 47:32: Project April, how it started and what it is, the evolution 47:32 - 52:30: Team DB, Team KB, Team All-Star 52:30 - : Buffalo Bill, Hannibal Lecter, Ace Ventura, Seinfeld v. Friends, All things entertainment 1:01:00 - 1:07:41: Back to Projekt April 1:08:00 - 1:09:09: The Pros of Dumbbells - #1 More stability needed 1:09:10 - 1:10:17: #2 Different Range of Motion (ROM) with Dumbbells 1:10:17 - 1:12:35: #3 Dumbbells are not just for beginners 1:12:36 - 1:13:58: Miranda add’s #4 1:13:58 - 1:19:29: Changing up Dumbbell workouts to Kettlebell’s and all things Kettlebell 1:19:30 - 1:20:00: Darrin’s functional usage of training with DB/KBs 1:20:42 - 1:27:18: Checking in with the comments || Ruck Race League, Acronyms, Catching up with Sleep, Trish 1:27:19 - 1:33:25: Apparel, Michigan trip, Half-marathon extended and more comments 1:33:27 - 1:33:27: D&D and Video Games 1:33:28 - 1:38:26: Watching Lost, binging shows, and new relationships 1:38:26 - 1:43:02: A few relationship meme/reels, and more comments from the chat
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Episode 9 | Word on the Street
03/21/2025
Episode 9 | Word on the Street
0:00 - 4:50: Welcome/Greetings and Recapping Nashville,TN visit and 4:51 - 7:30: Miranda getting food poisoning and Julian’s airplane prosciutto and your friday update 7:30 - 13:30 : Visiting Journey’s HQ, what we learned and SAMBAs 13:31 - 15:00: “The Heather’s like this” on the app 15:00 - 19:46: Our guest, Ron Boss Everline from Just Train 19:46 - 23:04: Meeting one another and working out together || connection lost with Boss 23:06 - 24:08: Boss is back 24:08 - 26:43: Staying humble, grateful and having fun with life 26:44 - 29:05: Just Train HQ’s affiliate & Boss’ mindset with workouts 29:05 - 32:00: Navigating people with ego’s in fitness, having a mission, and not being caught up in numbers 32:01 - 32:42: A/V check 32:42 - 35:09: Breaking down barriers through fitness 35:09 - 36:01: Closing out with Ron Boss Everline (@justtrain) Instagram: Gym: https://www.just-train-hq.com/ 36:05 - 43:00 : Activity levels, movement outside of your workouts, and wearable fitness trackers 43:00 - 50:15: Data, the “Why we sleep” book, life seasons and being aware with doing the best you can 50:15 - 51:25: Checking in with the comments 51:26 - 54:45: Day 1’er to Street Parking, neck injury and Miranda’s tips for someone who is new to SP 54:45 - 56:30: Getting started with new equipment 56:31 - 58:00: Project April, BOGO, and Street Parking’s happenings 58:01 - 1:10:30: Leaderboards, Andrew Hiller’s watchful eye, and competition standards 1:11:50 - 1:16:30: (Julian) Recovery and Pride – Your attention become your priorities 1:16:30 - 1:20:44: Comments/Questions and closing out
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Episode 8 | Word on the Street
03/14/2025
Episode 8 | Word on the Street
0:00 - 6:54: No sleep chronicles continue for the Alcaraz crew and check ins 6:54 -13:00 :Having kids v. getting a dog with Salvi, 25.2, working from home 13:00 -15:30:Intermission with Salvi 15:30 - 18:55: Settling back in, talking about the Alcaraz boys 19:00 - 26:04 : Miranda opens up about parenting and her growth in it 26:05 - 32:00: Teaching balance, emotions, and parenting challenges 32:13 - 33:50: Books Miranda is reading 33:51 - 37:30: Checking in with Miranda on the Open, 25.3, and Dave Castro’s deadlifts 37:31 -38:15: Questions from members 38:18-40:50: When building to a 3RM back squat– how much rest? 41:15 - 42:00: Strength workouts and Sarah, their friend 42:10 - 46:40: Joining SP and Understanding phases of life/fitness 46:45 - 47:15: Michelle Rago(?), being inspired but not having to keep up with the Jones’ 47:20 - 51:20: Leaning into discomfort and the mental benefits of strength training and exercise 51:48 - 56:10: The seated press v. standing press, accessory lifts, and pushing through plateaus 56:22 - 58:30: Meet Ups, doing them and why 59:05 -1:00:39: Suppine toe touches, V-Ups, weighted sit-ups and toes to bar 1:01:45 - 1:02:30: A text from a friend & checking in on the comments 1:02:31 - 1:09:58: Wrapping up the strength focus, project april and then the Endurance focus 1:10:00 - 1:15: Deeper dive on the Endurance Focus 1:16:00 - 1:18:20: Half Marathon EXTRA program and Julian doing the Disney Half 1:18:23 - 1:22:05: Miranda’s Disney turkey leg (2016) 1:22:54 - 1:24:10: Check in on comments section 1:24:20 -1:27:30 : Julian’s relationship with taxes 1:27:30 - 1:29:00: Salvi brings up an old photo of Julian 1:29:00 - 1:30:00: Reading comments 1:30:00 - 1:35:17: The Ranch, Vegas, and Meet ups coming up 1:35:20 - 1:36:50 : Salvi’s Knee lives at Camp Echo 1:37:00 -1:38:06 : Needing Cold Foam?
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