The HeadStart Podcast

The HeadStart Podcast


Latest Episodes

Episode 36 | B1G Throwing with Andrew Harmon and Rhys Allen
February 22, 2023

In this podcast I'm joined by The University of Maryland Track and Field Throwers Andrew Harmon (Hammer) and Rhys Allen (Shot & Discus). We talk about how they got into throwing, what it took to get to the Big Ten colligate level and their goals/plans

S4 Ep 5: Julian Smith
July 31, 2022

In season 4 episode 5 we are joined by Julian Smith! As a senior at Ward Melville High School Julian has only begun to reach his potential. Running the school record for both the 600m, 4x400m and being runner up in the NYS championships 800m race running

S4 Ep 4: Top 10 Tips To Run a Fast 5k!
July 21, 2022

In this episode Andrew and Anthony discuss their top tips to run fast in cross country season! From the little simple things to training information, we share our tips to help you perform your best in races.

S4 Ep 3: Is High Mileage The Key To Success?
July 09, 2022

In this episode we are joined by Brian Liebowitz to talk about how high mileage can effect race results in both track and cross country season! This topic may seem simple on the surface but when you dive into the deep end with it you can see how high mile

S4 Ep 2: How to Make a Training Plan
June 25, 2022

In season 4 episode 2 Jonah and Andrew dive into making a summer training plan for themselves. They talk about everything from mesocycles and periodization to training fast vs slow twitch muscle fibers. Watch this episode to learn how to make your own tra

S4 Ep 1: Our Summer Training Plans & Is How We Train Actually Healthy?
June 21, 2022

In the first episode of season 4 Komo, Andrew, and Anthony talk about their plans for summer training to reach their goals and maximize their fitness. We use this topic to lead into the question "is training as much as we do actually healthy?" find out ho

S3 Ep 10: How to Run at Your Best (FOR ALL RUNNERS)
June 09, 2022

In the season finale to season three we talk about treading the fine line between too high mileage and over training to training at the perfect intensity. We discuss this for high school runners, college runners, and hobby joggers!

S3 Ep 9: James Araneo on Wrestling at Brown University
June 05, 2022

In this episode we are joined by James Araneo, on of our own hosts Andrews, brother! James talks about how he started up his wrestling journey and became one of the best in New York State. Then, he clues us into life as a D1 wrestler for Brown University

S3 Ep 8: How I Became a D1 Runner
May 27, 2022

In this episode Jonah and Andrew interview Anthony to dive into his journey over the last year to becoming a D1 runner at the University of Maryland!

S3 Ep 7: Ethan Winter on Club Running, Minimalist Shoes, and His Fitness Journey
May 16, 2022

In this episode we are joined by Ethan Winter, one of our teammates from high school! This podcast covers topics involving club running and how it can be a hit or miss with varying colleges, how minimalist shoes became popular from the book born to run, a