Tapering, Warm-ups, & Yasso 800's: Training Q&A with Coach Max Stoneking, DPT

The Strength Running Podcast · Sep 10, 2026 · 1h 11m

Max Stoneking is a practicing physical therapist at Elite Edge Coaching, former collegiate swimmer, and coach to runners and triathletes.

He writes the Study & Sport substack and posts regularly on X here.

This episodes features Max and Jason taking your questions:

Are Yasso 800's a good predictor workout for marathoners? Are there better options?

What is the ideal tapering strategy?

How can runners best warm up for different types of runs, workouts, and races?

Best practices for treating hip injuries

More!

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