Shred MX Shop Talk

Shred MX Shop Talk

Phil & Ashlee Harris, avid motocross racers and owners of Shred MX Conditioning, talk all things Moto including fitness, nutrition, injury prevention and maintenance, local races we attend, amateur nationals, pro events, current news in the industry and everything in between!

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October 27, 2025 62 mins

In this episode, Ashlee and Phil dive into the real talk behind knee braces — when they started wearing them, the injuries they’ve had while wearing them (yep, torn ACLs and even a broken femur), and what led them to make the switch. They unpack the stigma around knee braces, share their experiences with different styles and fits, and talk about how their legs have never felt better on and off the bike since making the change.

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This weekend we headed to Sandusky Valley Riders in Tiffin, Ohio—and it wasn’t just any race day. Phil lined up for the Money Moto with over $3,000 on the line (and a $350 holeshot prize up for grabs). Hear the behind-the-scenes, the highs, the struggles, and how it all played out!

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In this episode, we’re recapping all the chaos and clutch moments from the Lake Silver Tree Regional! From missing pre-registration and showing up as alternates, to racing under stormy skies that somehow held off for us all weekend, this one had it all. Phil punched his Loretta’s ticket—even after blowing a hole in his ignition cover—and Ashlee threw down her best moto performance ever at a regional. Tune in for behind-the-scenes s...

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This week, we're recapping our wild weekend at Ironman—including the good, the gritty, and the downright frustrating.

From bike problems to unpredictable motos, we’re talking about how racing doesn’t always go to plan and what to do when things go sideways. Plus, we’re sharing behind-the-scenes stories, standout moments, and the overall vibe from one of the gnarliest rounds of the season.

Whether you were there or just love a good ...

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Listen in as Phil and I discuss the reason behind selling our house and the transition into full time RV life. While most people say we are living the dream, and we sure are, there are plenty of challenges (and adventures) that have come along with this decision! 

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We had the pleasure of speaking with Danial Blair to talk about his Supercross University program and what he's doing to help riders. Phil and Daniel had similar experiences in the transition from amateur to pro in moto, which made for a great conversation! If you are or have a rider who is looking to make it to a pro level, take a listen and reach out to Daniel! 

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Phil and Ashlee discuss racing at round 1 of the Summit Indoor MX series including good battles, swapping suspension, 450 vs 250 indoors, and being older and wiser when it comes to racing. This is a quick one - tune in and enjoy! 

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Phil and I raced the State Championship round at Route 62 Indoor on December 8th. We talk about the race itself, indoor riding, making progress and general racing mindset. PLUS we discuss the takeout that was put on Phil while he was leading the Open A main! 

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Another Tech Tip coming at you! Phil and Ashlee discuss the importance of stretching in Motocross, what to do before you ride as a warm up and what your stretching should look like after. We also discuss some popular tools including foam rollers and massage guns, and how stretching helps prevent injuries. Turn it up and enjoy! 

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Tech Tips are short podcasts with info regarding riding, fitness & nutrition as it relates to motocross. These are meant to provide you with bite sized pieces of information that you can apply to your own moto lifestyle! 

In this episode we talk about Cardio for motocross, including why that's not the only thing you should be doing for training, different energy systems our body uses, how to train each and why it even matters. 

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We discuss our recent races at Red Bud Vet Fest, Ironman Pro National, Baja Brawl, and Doublin Gap. From our finishes, struggles, misadventures and areas we felt we excelled, our moto travels are never lacking entertainment! 

 

We also dive into Phil’s decision to go after his Pro License at 36 years old, how NOT to get deterred from one race and Embracing the Suck of not doing as well as you want. 

 

Finishing off with some update...

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In this episode we chat about our experience racing the 2024 Loretta Lynn's Amateur National, including motos, heat exhaustion, learning the track, first turn crashes, the event overall, and a whole lot more in between! 

I raced the WMX class with Kyleigh Stallings, Jordan Jarvis, Lachlan Turner, and many other fast women! Phil competed in Vet 30+ Sportsman and Junior 25+ classes alongside Brandon Haas, Broc Peterson, Jlaw, Jacob H...

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This is a NEW series we are recording called Tech Tips, which include tips related to riding, fitness, and nutrition as it relates to Moto. These are meant to be short podcasts offering bite sized pieces of information that you can apply to your own moto lifestyle! 

In this episode we talk about first lap intensity in a race, as opposed to riding timid while you check out lines and jump faces, how to maintain that intensity through...

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Phil and Ashlee discuss round 4 of the WMX series that took place at Highpoint, including racing on Friday, parade lap in opening ceremonies on Saturday, autograph signing, track conditionings and the future of WMX 

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Phil and Ashlee Harris recap the Loretta Lynn's Mid East Regional at Red Bud MX including format updates, how to handle back to back motos, mental resilience and more about our experience as racers! 

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In this episode, Phil and I chat about our recent race weekends at Crow Canyon in Ohio as well as Red Bud in Michigan. We also dig into Phil's experience growing up in the sport, what it's like to deal with a parent who is hard on you as a kid, and how to learn to have fun with riding a dirt bike again. Thanks for listening! 

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Phil and Ashlee recap the weekend's race at Log Road LLAQ and discuss the business, growth, and take a deep dive into what Shred MX Conditioning is all about. 

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Phil & Ashlee break down the final round of Summit MX Indoors, discuss the increasing age of the local pro class, Phil completing his USMCA certification and what the course is like, our Florida trip for Daytona SX and more! 

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Phil and Ashlee talk about racing Route 62 MX, getting taken out, indoor riding technique, getting hit in the truck, First Outdoor ride of the year, switching back and forth between 450-250s, whether or not kids should ride 450s, and all the different ways exercise helps with Moto and every day life! 

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Phil and Ashlee recap the Women's MX Clinic, discuss women's dirt bike culture, nutrition for motocross, riding tips, what it's like being a couple that rides and other things that happened to cross our minds! 

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