The Scholar Athlete

The Scholar Athlete

Data guides, common sense drives. A practical guide to fitness that cuts through the noise, following the journey of a hybrid athlete attempting to powerlift 1000lbs and run a sub 2:30 marathon in the same day.

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Training With Purpose: The Hybrid Athlete Ratio

Training With Purpose: The Hybrid Athlete Ratio

And why "exercise" is killing you.

Brock Taute
Brock Taute
11501150
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My Journey Towards a Same-Day 2:30 Marathon and 1000lb Powerlift

My Journey Towards a Same-Day 2:30 Marathon and 1000lb Powerlift

The 1150 Challenge: Why this is my goal, and how I hope to share it

Brock Taute
Brock Taute
Training PlansTraining Plans
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How to Train Like a Hybrid Athlete

How to Train Like a Hybrid Athlete

Running and lifting fundamentals and how I’m applying them to optimize my hybrid athlete ratio.

Brock Taute
Brock Taute
HealthHealth
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A Science-Based Ranking of the Biggest Lifestyle Health Risks

A Science-Based Ranking of the Biggest Lifestyle Health Risks

Going past the news headlines to interpret the raw data on the health and longevity impacts of major lifestyle factors

Brock Taute
Brock Taute

Archive

Training UpdatesTraining Updates
Monday Motivation - New Semester

Monday Motivation - New Semester

As fall sports start back up, training sessions feel fresh

Brock Taute
Brock Taute
Training UpdatesTraining Updates
Monday Motivation - Work In Progress

Monday Motivation - Work In Progress

A reminder that we never actually reach that state of perfection.

Brock Taute
Brock Taute
HealthHealth
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Monday Motivation - Training For Longevity

Monday Motivation - Training For Longevity

How does your training impact your long-term health and longevity?

Brock Taute
Brock Taute
HealthHealth
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A Science-Based Ranking of the Biggest Lifestyle Health Risks

A Science-Based Ranking of the Biggest Lifestyle Health Risks

Going past the news headlines to interpret the raw data on the health and longevity impacts of major lifestyle factors

Brock Taute
Brock Taute
Training UpdatesTraining Updates
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Monday Motivation - Goals Drive Performance

Monday Motivation - Goals Drive Performance

Specific goals are necessary to drive performance. Vague goals lead to stagnation.

Brock Taute
Brock Taute
Training UpdatesTraining Updates
Monday Motivation - Enjoying the grind

Monday Motivation - Enjoying the grind

Summer training reminds me to enjoy the present.

Brock Taute
Brock Taute
Training UpdatesTraining Updates
Monday Motivation - Learning About Balance From The Best

Monday Motivation - Learning About Balance From The Best

Scottie Scheffler just put on a masterclass in finding success through perspective

Brock Taute
Brock Taute
11501150
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Monday Motivation - Consistency Requires Flexibility

Monday Motivation - Consistency Requires Flexibility

Elite performers avoid perfection and focus on constant progress instead.

Brock Taute
Brock Taute
11501150
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Monday Motivation #1 - Life doesn’t get in the way

Monday Motivation #1 - Life doesn’t get in the way

The importance of strengthening your relationships alongside your muscles.

Brock Taute
Brock Taute
Training PlansTraining Plans
+3+3
How to Train Like a Hybrid Athlete

How to Train Like a Hybrid Athlete

Running and lifting fundamentals and how I’m applying them to optimize my hybrid athlete ratio.

Brock Taute
Brock Taute
11501150
+3+3
My Journey Towards a Same-Day 2:30 Marathon and 1000lb Powerlift

My Journey Towards a Same-Day 2:30 Marathon and 1000lb Powerlift

The 1150 Challenge: Why this is my goal, and how I hope to share it

Brock Taute
Brock Taute
Training PlansTraining Plans
+2+2
Training With Purpose: The Hybrid Athlete Ratio

Training With Purpose: The Hybrid Athlete Ratio

And why "exercise" is killing you.

Brock Taute
Brock Taute