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Dr. Paul Laursen

Paul Laursen

AUTHOR / SCIENTIST / COACH / ENTREPRENEUR

Dr. Paul Laursen

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I’m an author, endurance coach, high-performance consultant, technologist, and entrepreneur. As Co-founder and CEO of HIIT Science and at Athletica, I combine science, innovation, and years of elite-level experience—including leading physiology for New Zealand’s Olympic athletes—to help individuals and teams unlock their full potential. With over 150 scientific publications, 17 Ironman finishes, and a passion for coaching and experimentation (including the perfect steak), my mission is simple: to help you train smarter, perform better, and thrive.

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Fast Talk Laboratories
FIFA
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Scitri
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Athletica ai
Ironman
HIIT Science
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How AI Coaching Helped an Everyday Engineer Win Ironman Ottawa ft Luke Evans | Athlete's Compass #90
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Journey of an Athlete-Scientist: Paul Laursen’s Path to Athletica | Athlete's Compass #21
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Consistency Over Everything: What Really Drives Performance | Athlete's Compass #84
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Emotional Fitness for Athletes: Self-Worth Beyond the Finish Line | Athlete's Compass #85
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“The most important muscle in your body is the one between your two ears”

— Paul Laursen

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