Lessons from Nascar for Heart and Vascular Health
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Saturday, March 21, 2026
Join us for a powerful PAD Awareness Day conversation with Michael Lepp, a globally respected human performance and cardiovascular physiology expert whose work spans elite athletics, endurance cycling, and high-pressure team dynamics.
Michael has spent over 40 years coaching, consulting, and advising athletes and teams — from world-class endurance cyclists and cycling culture discussions to training pit crews for NASCAR Cup winners and serving as senior athletic advisor to Joe Gibbs Racing. His perspective blends physiology, performance science, and real-world human resilience.
In this discussion, we explore:
How elite performance principles from cycling and high-stress teams can inform PAD recovery and mobility
Lessons from cardiovascular training and heart health in endurance athletes
Practical movement, rehabilitation, and resilience strategies for people living with PAD
Michael's experience shaping early PAD and cardiac rehab approaches in Charlotte, NC
Whether you're living with PAD, caring for someone who is, or interested in human performance across sport and health, this interview delivers evidence-based insight rooted in decades of experience.
👉 Don't miss this unique blend of sports science, heart health expertise, and real-world PAD awareness work.
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