
About this episode
Derek Woodske is a former world champion hammer thrower, revered strength and conditioning coach, and law enforcement officer.
We discuss his early life in rural Canada, his journey into athletics, performance vs wellness in young athletes, overcoming injury, studying under Charles Poliquin, the power of sleep, his path into law enforcement, supplementation and so much more.
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