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Race Ready

Andy Newell, Brian Halligan

Booking Overview

This is an endurance-sports interview show focused on Nordic skiing, biathlon, training, race strategy, and athlete development, with recurring guests including elite athletes, coaches, and sport scientists. Credible pitches include Olympians and Paralympians, accomplished Nordic or endurance athletes, high-performance coaches, and exercise-physiology experts; booking difficulty is likely medium.

Metrics

Episodes: 70

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

contact@nordicteamsolutions.com

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Host

Andy Newell - Olympic cross-country skier and endurance-sport coach and commentator.

Brian Halligan - U.S. Biathlon coach specializing in athlete development and high-performance training.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Elite or highly accomplished endurance-sport athletes, Olympians or Paralympians, Nordic skiing and biathlon coaches, and sport-science or high-performance training experts.
Required Achievements:  

Recent Guest Discussions

Dani Aravich - Building An Aerobic Base Later In Life, Learning Cross-country Skiing And Biathlon, Burnout, Overtraining, Endurance Development, And The Integration Of Para Athletes Into High-performance Sport.

David Norris - Endurance Training Across Skiing And Running, Race Pacing, Durability, Threshold Training, Altitude, Strength And Plyometrics, Longevity In Sport, And Transitioning From Elite Skiing To Ultrarunning.

Recent Topics

Sports, Endurance Sports, Cross Country Skiing, Biathlon, Athlete Development

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
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S2 E24. Gus Schumacher on Training Smarter, Racing Faster & Olympic Silver

October 04, 2026

Olympic silver medalist Gus Schumacher joins Race Ready to break down the training, racing, and lessons that have shaped his progression into one of the best cross-country skiers in the world. Gus takes us inside his preparation for the 2026 Olympics, including altitude training, managing the long taper into the Games, and the strategy behind his team sprint silver medal with Ben Ogden. He also explains why one of his biggest focuses is learning to ski fast with less effort and how efficiency...

S2E23. The USSS Development Watershed w/ Lizzie Larkins

September 27, 2026

What does it actually take to develop the next generation of American cross-country skiers? U.S. Ski Team Development Coach Lizzie Larkins joins Andy to break down the current development system, from junior clubs and REG camps to the National Development Group and eventually the U.S. Ski Team. Lizzie shares what she has learned traveling around the country working with developing athletes and why the pathway to the highest levels of the sport is rarely as linear as it appears.The conversatio...

S2 E22: Dani Aravich's Unconventional Path to Elite Endurance Sport

September 20, 2026

Dani Aravich’s path to becoming a three-time Paralympian is anything but conventional. After walking away from Division I running, Dani built a career in professional sports before a conversation about the Paralympics completely changed her trajectory. She eventually found cross-country skiing and biathlon, learning an entirely new sport as an adult and working her way onto the international stage in both the Summer and Winter Paralympic Games.Dani joins us to talk about the realities of buil...

Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
Race Ready
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How do I get in touch with Race Ready?

Race Ready is hosted by Andy Newell and Brian Halligan. Its publicly listed email is contact@nordicteamsolutions.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Race Ready?

The publicly listed email for Race Ready: contact@nordicteamsolutions.com.

How many listeners does Race Ready have?

Podseeker estimates Race Ready reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Race Ready?

Race Ready typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Elite or highly accomplished endurance-sport athletes, Olympians or Paralympians, Nordic skiing and biathlon coaches, and sport-science or high-performance training experts. Recent guests include Dani Aravich and David Norris.

How hard is it to get booked on Race Ready?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Race Ready cover?

Recent episodes cover Sports, Endurance Sports, Cross Country Skiing, Biathlon, and Athlete Development. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

contact@nordicteamsolutions.com

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