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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 PublicEpisode 595: Zach Cygan
Zach recently won the Phoenix Hyrox Open division, running an impressive 56:39. And he did it weighing in at 110 lbs. In a sport where frame, mass, and long…
The Running PublicEpisode 594: Take2Trail (Jes Parker)
Take2Trail is built by and for runners who believe gear should keep moving long after we’re done with it. They give your like-new and gently used trail running…
The Running PublicTraining Tuesday: How to Properly Use Your GPS Watch
We are joined by Sam Konowitch, a software engineer contracting for Space Force, to learn every single detail we could ever need to know about fully utilizing…
The Running PublicEpisode 592: Wrapping Up the Listener Questions
We fully intended to just rapid fire the remaining questions and then hit our real topic. An hour later we were still deep diving into the Q&A topics!
The Running PublicTraining Tuesday: Q&A Part 2
We pick up with your remaining questions from last week! Highlights include Heat Training, Hamstring Strengthening, Super Shoes for “Slow” Runners, and…
The Running PublicEpisode 590: Cody Taylor
When COVID effectively ended his music career, Cody reinvented himself as a an endurance athlete. From running across the Atacama Desert to setting an FKT on…
The Running PublicTraining Tuesday: Q&A!
You’ve sent some great questions this month! Highlights include: What’s holding you back, efficiency or engine? What supplements should you be trying? Uphill…
The Running PublicEpisode 588: Soft Tissue Rehab with Dr Jared
Jared Francisca PT, DPT, joins us to talk specific processes for rehabbing common running related soft tissue injuries (tendinitis, tendinopathy, strains…
The Running PublicTraining Tuesday: How Important is Strength Training?
Kirk takes one side and Brakken takes the other while they debate the overall importance of Strength Training for a distance runner.
The Running PublicEpisode 586: Brakken v Kirk Lifetime Race Results
With both boys scheduled to toe the same start line in May, this marks their first time racing each other since 2021! Today they break down their lifetime head…
The Running PublicTraining Tuesday: How Important Are Long Runs?
Kirk takes one side and Brakken takes the other while they debate the overall importance of Long Runs in a training plan.
The Running PublicEpisode 584: Betsy Mueller Ran Across the USA
Exactly one hundred episodes ago, we spoke with Betsy about her plan to ran across the US despite living with MS. Here we are, one year later, to discuss her…
The Running PublicTraining Tuesday: The Superior Spring 50k Lottery!
Both Brakken and Kirk entered the lottery and this week they both found out they got in! With sixteen weeks until race day, what is their plan for being ready…
The Running PublicEpisode 582: Q&A!
Our take on orthotics. One shoe to “do it all”. Should we worry about kids’ running form? If we had to add in one extra hour of non-aerobic training per day…
The Running PublicTraining Tuesday: Efficiency with Felicia Pasadyn
Training for the Olympic Marathon Trials on top of full time med school means that Felicia has to be hyper efficient with her training and her daily schedule…
The Running PublicEpisode 580: Ryan Kules
Last month, double amputee Ryan Kules set three Guinness World Records for adaptive rowing: fastest marathon, fastest ultramarathon, and longest distance in…
The Running PublicTraining Tuesday: Our Ultra Off Season
With both of us having an “Ultra Focus” this off season, but starting with totally different fitness levels, this is what it will look like from a training…
The Running PublicEpisode 578: The Final Q&A of 2025
We close out our podcast year the best way we know how: Q&A sesh!
The Running PublicEpisode 577: All We Really Want for Christmas
When we look back a year from now, these are the race results and training blocks that will make us happy men in 2026!
The Running PublicEpisode 576: Speedgoat & Clifton Alternatives
A few episodes ago, we mentioned how the Hoka Speedgoat and Clifton just aren’t working for us like they used to and so many of you reached out to confirm your…
The Running PublicTraining Tuesday: 2025 Year In Review
We, but mostly Brakken, talk about our year of training, racing, and also what next year might look like!
The Running PublicEpisode 574: You Only Get Three!
We pick three shoes, three training locations, and three pieces of gear/clothing for each major race type: 5k/10k, Half Marathon/Marathon, and Ultramarathons.
The Running PublicTraining Tuesday: Why Ultras are the Best Race Distance(s)
The training, the current Pro scene, the race itself, and what Ultramarathon fitness allows you to do makes these the best race distances!
The Running PublicEpisode 572: Mary Martin - Race Director
Mary Martin is the race director of the Standhope Ultra Challenge in Idaho: a race built for women, parents, and the next generation of mountain athletes.
The Running PublicTraining Tuesday: Why the Half Marathon/Marathon is the Best Distance!
The training, the current Pro scene, the race itself, and what HM / Marathon fitness allows you to do makes these the best race distances!
The Running PublicTraining Tuesday: Why the 5k / 10k is the Best Distance
The training, the current Pro scene, the race itself, and what 5k / 10k fitness allows you to do makes these the best race distances!
The Running PublicEpisode 569: Felicia Pasadyn
Former NCAA D1 swimmer, current NYU med student, and recent Olympic Trials Marathon Qualifier off less than 50 miles per week!
The Running PublicTraining Tuesday: Why The Mile is the Best Distance
The training, the current Pro scene, the race itself, and what Mile fitness allows you to do makes the Mile the best race distance!
The Running PublicEpisode 567: The 6 Best Questions of the Week
Today’s topics: HRV, Strength Training, Extra Sleep vs Extra Training, 100M readiness, Strava Overtraining, and Backwards Walking.
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Training Tuesday: Q&A!
Kirk is back in the studio and we’re answering your most pressing running questions!
The Running PublicEpisode 565: Kylee Van Horn, RDN
A nutrition coach and sports dietitian in addition to being a runner herself, Kylee specializes in endurance athletes struggling with complex GI issues, race…
The Running PublicTraining Tuesday: How to Build a Running Program for HYROX
Sound familiar? The RMR podcast did this exact topic this week. Rich didn’t listen to this, we didn’t listen to his, and we did not discuss our talking points…
The Running PublicTraining Tuesday: Running Influencers - Good or Bad for Us?
They aren’t going anywhere any time soon, so is the running community better or worse for their presence??
The Running PublicEpisode 562: Our Favorite “Plug & Play” Workouts
Anytime, anywhere! These workouts are simply great for building overall fitness.
The Running PublicTraining Tuesday: Float Workouts
Kirk loves float style intervals. Brakken loves to hate them. What exactly makes these workouts worth doing?
The Running PublicEpisode 560: Mark Dowdle
Ultra runner extraordinaire, Mark Dowdle, joins us to chat all things Backyard Ultras and Last Man Standing events.
The Running PublicTraining Tuesday: Running Math
If two 5 mile runs equal one 8 mile run, what does the 4x4x48 Challenge equal? And does a 15:00 5k runner hurt the same as a 15 minute two mile runner…
The Running PublicEpisode 559: Q&A
We choose your six best questions of the week to spend a little extra time analyzing and talking through!
The Running PublicTraining Tuesday: It’s Time to Go Rip!
The weather is finally shifting away from the summer heat and it is time to go find out exactly what kind of fitness you’ve build this year!
The Running PublicEpisode 557: James Herrera
James brings a crazy resume to the podcast: USA Cycling BMX National Team Coach USA Cycling Coach of the Year Physical Health & Wellness Vice President for the…
The Running PublicTraining Tuesday: The Stages of Running Grief
How should you actually feel during each stage of training? From Off Season and Base all the way through Competition, here is how our energy levels, soreness…
The Running PublicTraining Tuesday: Bridge Season
When life dictates that you need some time away from full bore training, but you don’t really want or need a real offseason, it’s time for a Bridge Season!
The Running PublicRylan Remembered
Today we’re re-airing our interview with Rylan Schadegg. Rylan passed away last week and this is the best way we know of keeping his voice alive.
The Running PublicEpisode 553: Which is Better?
High mileage with less ‘Quality” workouts or low mileage with more Quality? Singles or Doubles? Base Building before starting Speed Work or doing it…
The Running PublicTraining Tuesday: Our Vertical Gain Recommendations
Last week we discussed why a formula CAN’T accurately tell you how much hill work you should be doing. This week we discuss exactly what you SHOULD be doing in…
The Running PublicEpisode 551: How Much Vert Should You Be Doing?
A listener sent us a reel that gives a simple calculation for determining how much vertical gain every runner should be doing. Is it perfect? Just okay?…
The Running PublicTraining Tuesday: Q&A Episode
We cover 8 great listener questions, ranging from speed work to marathon training!
The Running PublicEpisode 549: Over or Under Rated?
Wrapping up our mini series, some aspects of running can be very overrated at times while being very underrated in certain circumstances.
The Running PublicTraining Tuesday: A Conversation About Drugs
With all the recent drug bans being laid down in the running world, it’s time we talk about what performance enhancing drug use looks like in our sport.
The Running PublicEpisode 547: Underrated!
You want to take your running seriously? These are the most underrated ways of improving!
The Running PublicTraining Tuesday: Overrated!
We debate the most overrated tactics when it comes to getting faster!
The Running PublicEpisode 545: Q&A
Highlights include: Stride Rate vs Length Hyrox Shoes Tall Runners Treadmill vs Outdoor training Group Run Etiquette Race Pace Predictors
The Running PublicSpartan Pro: A Eulogy
Spartan Racing, in the Pro Ranks, is dead and gone in North America. Athletes haven’t been paid in years, numbers have flatlined, and the opportunity to make a…
The Running PublicEpisode 544: Dr Patrick Bottenfield
Lead chiropractor and owner of Bottenfield Chiropractic Strength and Wellness, Dr Patrick has become Kirk’s go-to for injury rehab.
The Running PublicTraining Tuesday: USA! USA!
US Track and Field Championships were this past weekend and oooooh baby were there some RACES!
The Running PublicEpisode 542: Kris Rugloski
Kris shows up to discuss racing, training, mindset and balance like only she can!
The Running PublicTraining Tuesday: Heat Running Gets Better!
We know that you’re probably struggling to deal with the current heat wave, but we have good news: It gets better! Your body will adapt.
The Running PublicEpisode 542: Who is More Likely?
Jess moderates a non-serious debate between Kirk and BK regarding listener questions.
The Running PublicTraining Tuesday: Which Metrics Matter?
If you’re going to take running seriously, you’re going to be tracking some combination of pace, RPE, and heart rate (at the bare minimum). So, where should…
The Running PublicEpisode 540: Ask Us Anything
The questions are nicely polarized: roughly 80% nonsense and 20% running related.