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The Running Public
Two endurance athletes and coaches sit down to talk all things running! We bring you high level running knowledge and present it at a practical level.
Episodes
The Running PublicTraining Tuesday #29: Our Biggest Mistakes as Runners
Kirk and Brakken have a combined 45 years of Endurance Training between the two of them. That is a LOT of chances to screw up! Today they talk through the 6…
The Running PublicEpisode 30: Ian Hosek
Ian Hosek is the mind behind Hosek Performance Engineering (and endurance coaching company) and the 5th place finisher at the 2019 Spartan World Championships…
The Running PublicTraining Tuesday #28: Pros Invest in Their Bodies
We wrap up our "Things Pros Do" series by taking a look at how Pros keep their minds and bodies healthy. Professional Athletes leave nothing to chance when it…
The Running PublicEpisode 29: Olympian Jess O'Connell
The duo behind GRIT Coaching stop by today to talk about the Professional Athlete's mindset. Jess O'Connell represented Canada at the 2016 London Olympic Games…
The Running PublicTraining Tuesday #27: Pros Make Every Move for a Reason
Continuing our "Things Pros Do" series, we move from workout planning to workout execution. Pro athletes do not do ANYTHING randomly. They approach their…
The Running PublicEpisode 28: Ryan Kent
Ryan Kent has been a at the top of the OCR scene for the past 6 years, but 2020 has been unlike any other year for him. With the pandemic making it impossible…
The Running PublicTraining Tuesday #26: Pros Prepare For Workouts
Today we kick off a mini-series: Things Pros Do. This series will shed some light on the "little things" that we all can be doing in order to maximize our…
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Episode 27: Listener Submitted Q&A
Generally, we do our Q&A episodes on Training Tuesday, but this one had so much good info that we bumped it into a full episode! The theme that emerged from…
The Running PublicTraining Tuesday #25: Are You Mentally Tough Enough to Race?
Races are almost a foreign concept at this point in time! It's been months since most people have toed the startline. Are you feeling mentally unprepared for…
The Running PublicEpisode 26: Rise Up with Kacey McCallister
Kacey McCallister had both legs amputated just below his hips as a six year old. From there he became an All-State wrestler, competed as a dual sport Division…
The Running PublicTraining Tuesday #24: The Power of Doubles & Non Impact Volume
Our last interview with Cole Derosa brought in a boatload of questions about two things Cole does regularly: he does two workouts per day and he builds volume…
The Running PublicEpisode 25: Cole Derosa - The Age Group Master
Cole Derosa is employed full time in the US Military, trains in the middle of the day in Florida heat and humidity, arrives to his hotel after midnight the…
The Running PublicTraining Tuesday #23: Virtual Race Weekend Recap
We recap this past weekend's festivities, highlighting top performers and handing out prizes to 4 lucky, random racers!
The Running PublicEpisode 24: Richard Diaz - Diaz Human Performance
Richard Diaz has been coaching and advising athletes of all sports and levels longer than most of us have been alive. Diaz is known for his ability to analyze…
The Running PublicTraining Tuesday #22: Race Strategy & Mindset
It has been a LONG time since most of us have had the opportunity to race, which might lead to being a bit rusty. Today we explore the different race…
The Running PublicEpisode 23: Ryan Atkins - Part 1
From World Champion Unicyclist to World Champion Ultra Runner, Ryan Atkins has made a living out of finding unique sports and mastering them. In this episode…
The Running PublicTraining Tuesday #21: Races Are in Sight! Prepping for West Virginia
We're officially in sight of the 2020 race season returning, and you are probably one of three types of people: you are in monster shape, terrible shape, or…
The Running PublicEpisode 22: Nutrition and Supplementation with Matt Mosman, MS, CISSN, CSCS
Matt is not only the founder of Endurelite, he is the most knowledgeable individual either of us know when it comes to fueling for optimal athletic…
The Running PublicTraining Tuesday #20: Nutrition for Athletes
Today we talk about why there is no secret diet for runners, why you shouldn't obsess over macros and micros, why we can't stand "Scare Tactic"…
The Running PublicEpisode 21: Faye Stenning
From teenage running phenom to OCR legend, Faye Stenning gives us a real, unfiltered look at the struggles and successes that have defined her career to date…
The Running PublicTraining Tuesday #19: Heavy Carries
Heavy Carries are a make or break obstacle during most OCR races, yet many of us fail to work on them with the same amount of planning and intensity that we…
The Running PublicEpisode 20: John Yatsko
The mystery man of OCR joins us for a look into the life of one of running's true enigmas! Highlights include: 100 mile weeks in high school Growing up…
The Running PublicTraining Tuesday #18: All About Intervals
Speed Work. Repetitions. Intervals. Track Sessions. It goes by different names, but the concept remains the same: running fast! We go over the three main…
The Running PublicEpisode 19: David Magida
Founding member of the Spartan Pro Team and current voice of Spartan Race's live race coverage, David Magida has been instrumental in the development of the…
The Running PublicTraining Tuesday #17: Listener Submitted Q&A
The questions have been pouring in this week so we are going to hit as many of them in the next 80 minutes as we can! Highlights include: Training in the…
The Running PublicEpisode 18: Nicole Mericle
The reigning Spartan Race World Champion, OCRWC 3k World Champion, and Spartan Trifecta World Champion joins us today! Topics include recovering from two torn…
The Running PublicTraining Tuesday #16: High Mileage v Low Mileage
The age old debate in running: Is it better to run high mileage or low mileage? Today we explore this concept fully and give you our recommendations, along…
The Running PublicEpisode 17: The Bear
Matt Novakovich is one of the most successful Obstacle Racers of all time despite not finding the sport until he was 39 years old. Today he details his life as…
The Running PublicTraining Tuesday #15: Warm Up & Cool Down
Can Kirk and Brakken talk for over an hour about Warming Up and Cooling Down? YUP. Why you should do it. How long it should last. Specific protocol for doing…
The Running PublicEpisode 16: Steve Hammond
Steve Hammond: Ultra runner, Spartan Race course designer / On course reporter / Videographer, and man of a fantastic beard and accent. He stops by to talk…
The Running PublicTraining Tuesday #14: The Long Run
LSD vs Long Fast Runs? Is it needed for a 5k runner? How long is too long? Every runner has questions about how to implement the Long Run, and today we answer…
The Running PublicEpisode 15: Meet Your Hosts Part 2 - Kirk Dewindt
Spartan Pro Athlete. Entrepreneur. Bachelorette Alum. Stud Bass Fisherman. We all know the Kirk we see today, but how did he get here? Today's episode takes…
The Running PublicTraining Tuesday #13: Time Trials
The Time Trial - one weapon that should be in EVERY runner's arsenal. Today we give you everything you need to know for including Time Trials in your training…
The Running PublicEpisode 14: Meet Your Hosts Part 1 - Brakken Kraker
Kirk takes the helm today and interviews our very own Brakken Kraker on his journey from a jack of all trades youth to a top level endurance athlete and coach.
The Running PublicTraining Tuesday #12: Listener Submitted Q&A
The questions have been pouring in, so we took this week as a chance to answer a whole bunch of them! This episode covers a super wide range of topics: Shin…
The Running PublicEpisode 13: Dennis Welch - Endurance Coach
From high school track to road racing, triathlon, and OCR, Dennis has coached every facet of Endurance Racing. Most well known for his outside-the-box training…
The Running PublicTraining Tuesday #11: Strength Training & Periodization for Runners
As distance runners, we don't always have a sense of comfort with the weight room. However, the weight room can be the difference between a successful season…
The Running PublicEpisode 12: Hunter McIntyre - Fastest 200 lb Man on Earth
Join us for our most entertaining and informative episode to date! Hunter McIntyre is an enigma in every sense of the word and today he takes you on an…
The Running PublicTraining Tuesday #10: Re-Periodizing This Crazy Season
Our season is shot to pieces and the remaining races are all TBA. What to do with all the fitness we've built? How to attack the rest of the season? Are we all…
The Running PublicEpisode 11: Jack Bauer
OCR stat guru Jack Bauer swings by to talk all things OCR. Highlights include: Jack's lifelong quest to break 2:00 in the 800m OCR Mount Rushmore The mentally…
The Running PublicTraining Tuesday #9: All Things Treadmill Training
After getting sidetracked with nipple chaffing stories, we get down to the business of exploring exactly how to use a treadmill to maximize your training. Is…
The Running PublicEpisode 10: Ryan Woods
Ryan takes us on a journey through his running career. He went from a D1 walk on to an All-American before transitioning off road and becoming a Team USA…
The Running PublicTraining Tuesday #8: 80/20 Training
Quantity vs Quality is the topic of the day! We discuss one of the most popular methods used by world class athletes to achieve their maximal race results.
The Running PublicEpisode 9: Alyssa Hawley
OCR Superwoman Alyssa Hawley joins The Public this week for an episode full of training talk! As a former D-1 Softball player, Alyssa has made an incredibly…
The Running PublicTraining Tuesday #7: Effectively Training Through the COVID Quarantine
COVID-19 has us all in the same boat: our normal training routine is broken! This episode gives you tips, strategies, and motivation for coming out the other…
The Running PublicEpisode 8: Justin Grunewald
Ultra running stud, FKT machine, and CEO of Brave Like Gabe joins the Public this week for an hour of story telling about wild FKT adventures, training while…
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Training Tuesday #6: Listener Submitted Q&A
This week Kirk asked the Public to send their burning questions and they more than responded! This episode is dedicated to answering those questions! Some…
The Running PublicEpisode 7: Ryan Kempson
Ryan Kempson as you've never heard him before! He gives a complete breakdown of his training & racing style and philosophy. The highlights include…
The Running PublicTraining Tuesday #5: "Compromised Running" Workouts
The people have spoken and the message was clear, so here is an episode totally dedicated to Compromised Running. We fully describe our favorite, go-to…
The Running PublicEpisode 6: What We Learned in Jacksonville
The Jacksonville Spartan Sprint taught us a few important lessons about what really matters in OCR and off road racing. Kirk and Brakken analyze the race and…
The Running PublicEpisode 5: Jacksonville Spartan Preview
The 2020 Spartan US National Series kicks off this weekend in Jacksonville Florida! Kirk and Brakken discuss the race course, weather, favorites & underdogs…
The Running PublicTraining Tuesday #4: Cross-Training Through Injury
As endurance athletes, we are always one training session away from an injury. When it does hit, we don't have to forgo the rest of our training block! Today's…
The Running PublicEpisode 4: Matt B. Davis
Obstacle Racing's original and most well known writer / podcaster / personality swings by to give some unique insight into the Spartan ProTest. He also covers…
The Running PublicTraining Tuesday #3: Running Terminology 101
Our sport is, unfortunately, filled with technical terms and jargon. Today we simplify things for you! We define the most commonly used running terms and give…
The Running PublicEpisode 3: Abu Dhabi Hosts the Spartan World Championship
Spartan has announced that Abu Dhabi will host the 2020 World Championship. This episode covers everything you will need in order to be ready! travel advice…
The Running PublicTraining Tuesday #2: Train Like an Olympian
Olympian Carrie Tollefson joins us to discuss: The importance of the Long Run (and long workouts) Fitting training in no matter your time constraints Quantity…
The Running PublicEpisode 2: Olympian Carrie Tollefson
Olympian. Mother. Wife. Announcer. Entrepreneur. Carrie Tollefson is all of these things and more. One of the best middle distance runners in US history joins…
The Running PublicTraining Tuesday #1: Winter Running
Struggling with getting out the door to run when the weather turns cold? Unsure what footwear or clothing to use? Wondering what type of workouts can be done…
The Running PublicEpisode 1: Hobie Call - Don't Call it a Comeback
Episode number one and we couldn't have a better guest to kick this thing off! Hobie Call is an Olympic Trials Marathon competitor, Obstacle Course Racing…