In this episode of the Seat Time Podcast, Andrew Short joins me to talk about “throttle therapy” and why throwing a leg over a dirt bike can make everything else just disappear. We dig into how Enduro racing helps him reset his mind, what flow state really feels like, and why he thinks fun has to stay at the center of riding, even when the stakes are high.

Andrew also breaks down his go-to FX 350 setup, how he approaches nutrition and hydration as a lifestyle, and what it is really like navigating at rally speeds with Seth Quintero when big money is on the line. We get into parenting and moto, internal versus external motivation for kids, the pressure on today’s pros, and why the lack of young riders and club volunteers genuinely worries him.

If you love dirt bikes, Enduro, rally, or just need a reminder of why this sport grabs us so hard, this conversation with Andrew is a rad mix of honesty, perspective, and stoke that keeps building on the “fun program” idea we started with Ryan Sipes.

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This is Mindset of the Racer – Episode 3, a 12‑episode 2026 series on the Seat Time podcast feed focused on the mental side of going faster, riding longer, and enjoying dirt bikes more.

If this conversation resonates, share it with a riding buddy who takes racing (or themselves) a little too seriously, and make sure you’re subscribed so you don’t miss the next Mindset of the Racer episode.

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Trey Canard has broken just about everything you can on a dirt bike, retired young, and somehow found peace with it. In this conversation we talk injuries, identity, the Lawrence brothers, and what it really means to have a strong motocross mindset.

We cover:

• Retirement and identity: going from “I’m a dirt bike racer” to “I’m a human who rides dirt bikes” without feeling empty when racing stops.
• Injuries, trauma, and faith: spinal cord damage, compound fractures, therapy, shame, and why he says you don’t have to be defined by what happened to you.
• Failure and effort: why focusing on results held him back, how he learned to focus on effort, and what he wishes someone had told him earlier.
• Working with HRC & the Lawrences: what he’s learning from Jett, Hunter, Chance and Joe about failure, persistence, and playing the long game.
• The “complete athlete”: why cookie‑cutter programs, short‑term thinking, and “you’re only as good as your last race” are hurting riders.

If you’ve ever been hurt, burnt out, or felt like results are the only thing that matter, this episode is for you.

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This is Mindset of the Racer – Episode 3, a 12‑episode 2026 series on the Seat Time podcast feed focused on the mental side of going faster, riding longer, and enjoying dirt bikes more.

If this conversation resonates, share it with a riding buddy who takes racing (or themselves) a little too seriously, and make sure you’re subscribed so you don’t miss the next Mindset of the Racer episode.

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Most racers try to fix their problems by just riding more, swapping parts, or blaming “arm pump,” but never really look at their weakest links. In this episode of Seat Time, former factory pro and Troll Training coach Alex Martin breaks down why your real gains probably aren’t on the track, and how to build the aerobic base, strength, and fueling habits that actually move the needle on race day.

We dig into:

• Why the “ride more” mentality holds most riders back and how periodizing your year (strength, cardio, sprint, technique phases) unlocks real progress.
• How to honestly identify weaknesses you’ve been avoiding (starts, sprint speed, technique, fitness) and bake them into your weekly routine without killing the fun.
• Trusting the bike: understanding setup limits, making smart changes, and taking responsibility instead of blaming suspension, engines, or frames.
• Arm pump fixes that go beyond gimmicks: strength, aerobic fitness, technique, bike setup, and the mental side of pushing past your usual practice intensity.
• Alex’s “big 5” strength moves for riders (deadlifts, single‑leg work, squats, and key upper‑body presses) and why dumbbells often beat machines.
• Using wearables (Whoop, Oura, Garmin) and blood work the right way—getting helpful data without letting HRV scores or recovery numbers wreck your head.
• Practical race‑day and training‑day nutrition: carbs per hour, sodium, training your gut, and simple rules so normal humans can fuel like serious racers.
• Why investing in quality food, sleep, and long‑term health is one of the most underrated performance upgrades in dirt biking.

This is Mindset of the Racer – Episode 2, a 12‑episode 2026 series on the Seat Time podcast feed focused on the mental side of going faster, riding longer, and enjoying dirt bikes more.

If this conversation resonates, share it with a riding buddy who takes racing (or themselves) a little too seriously, and make sure you’re subscribed so you don’t miss the next Mindset of the Racer episode.

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