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The Strength Running Podcast
The Strength Running Podcast treats you like a pro runner: we surround your with coaches, physical therapists, strength experts, elite runners, sports psychologists, and other thought leaders. We only have one goal: to help you run faster. Guests include world-class academics, clinicians, runners, coaches, and subject matter experts like David Roche, Victoria Sekely, Sally McRae, Zach Bitter, and hundreds more! We also publish coaching calls with Jason working directly with a runner chasing a…
Episodes
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The 7 Best Recovery Strategies (Learned From 15 Years of Coaching)
What are the most effective recovery strategies for runners? In this episode, Jason distills his 15+ years of coaching and 27 years of running experience into…
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How to Improve the 3 Running Thresholds (Z2, LT, and VO2 Max), with Phil Batterson, PhD
Phil Batterson is a competitive runner, former running coach, and the founder of Critical Oxygen. Phil has a PhD in human bioenergetics and a love for all…
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How to Create a Marathon Breakthrough: A Coaching Call on Massive Marathon Improvement
Dan joins us on the podcast today: a runner who recently improved his marathon from 3:38 to 3:08. In this conversation, Dan shares what he did to improve by a…
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The Path to Going Pro: How Annie Rodenfels Went from D3 to Elite Runner
Andrea (Annie) Rodenfels is a 7x All-American in the steeplechase and 5,000m, national champion, Drake Relays 3,000m steeplechase champion, and 2x Olympic…
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Inside the Science of Wearable Tech with Dr. Peter Tierney (Hardware, Metrics, & More)
When you get a new smart watch, heart rate monitor, or other type of wearable, do you know how it will help your running, specifically? Dr. Peter Tierney is a…
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Heat Training Q&A: How to Structure & Benefit from Heat Training
Runners are heat training more often with saunas, hot tubs, and hot weather runs. How much do we need to realize the full benefits of heat training? What are…
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Dr. Phil Skiba on Breaking2, How to Build Critical Power, and the Secret to a Fast Kick
Dr. Philip Skiba is a physician, performance consultant for the Breaking 2 project, coach to dozens of world class athletes, and author of Scientific Training…
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American Record Holder Keira D'Amato on Setbacks, Being a "Bulldozer," & Fun Running
Keira D'Amato holds the American record in the 10-mile and is the former half-marathon and marathon American record holder. Her new book, Don't Call it a…
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Olympian Colleen Quigley on Injuries, Triathlon Misadventures, and Her New Pro Track Team Meridia
Colleen Quigley is a 2016 Olympian, steeplechaser, and former model. She accepted a full scholarship to Florida State University, where she became a nine-time…
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Lindsey Hein Interviews Jason on Mindset, His 2:39 Marathon, Injuries, & Race Strategy
Podcaster and coach Lindsey Hein recently hosted Jason on her podcast, I'll Have Another with Lindsey Hein. The conversation was wide-ranging and touched on a…
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Pete Pfitzinger on How to Run Your Best Marathon: Aging, Intensity, Posture, and More
Pete Pfitzinger is a RRCA hall of famer, top American at two Olympic Marathons, and legendary coach and author most known for his book Advanced Marathoning…
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Strength vs. Power: How to Lift So You Race Faster with Professor Andy Galpin (repost)
Strength training is such a valuable tool for building speed, power, efficiency, strength, and injury resilience, that this episode needed to be republished!…
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Fueling 2.0: Training with a Continuous Glucose Monitor with Olympic Coach Hunter Allen
Continuous Glucose Monitors - or CGM's - tell you how much glucose is in your body in real-time. But can they be helpful for runners? As the carb revolution…
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The Season After the Season: How to Plan After a Breakthrough Race, with Sara Manderscheid
A breakthrough race is intoxicating. Running a big Personal Best is a clear sign that you're training well, thriving, and on the right track. But what happens…
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Facts vs. Fads: Dr. Nick Tiller on Nasal Strips, Organics, Cupping, Detox Diets, and More
Do nasal strips actually help you breathe better? What about detox diets or organic food - are they worth it? In this episode, Dr. Nick Tiller shares the…
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Is Creatine Worth the Hype? Weighing the Pros & Cons with Physiologist Brady Holmer
Creatine is now one of the most hyped supplements with promises of faster recovery, leaner muscle gain, and even increased strength and power. But should…
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Coaching Call: How Brandon Resolved ITBS, Ran 4 PR's, and Set New Mileage Records
My client Brandon has had an amazing few years: he resolved several imbalances, improved his stride, healed ITBS, ran PR's in 4 major race distances, and also…
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CrossFit vs. Pilates, Best Calf Exercises, and How to Lift More Weight with Victoria Sekely DPT
Dr. Victoria Sekely is a physical therapist, certified strength & conditioning specialist, and certified running coach. She is one of the brightest, most…
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Alex Hutchinson, PhD on New Training Theory, High Mileage, Heat Training, and the Effort Paradox
Bestselling author and acclaimed exercise science journalist Alex Hutchinson is back on the podcast! He is a regular columnist for Outside magazine writing the…
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Foundational Running Skills: Carolyn Coffin Interviews Jason on Fundamental Training
Hear Jason getting interviewed about fundamental training: the most important elements of any training plan, why you should focus on middle distances, the…
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2:24 Marathoner Jackie Gaughan on How She Trains + Works for Goldman Sachs
Jackie Gaughan is one of the fastest marathoners in the United States. She's a Boston-based, Saucony sponsored athlete who ran for the University of Notre Dame…
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Fueling & Nutrition for Young Runners: A Guide for Coaches & Parents with Michele Pettinger
Our diet and fueling habits are setting important examples for our kids. Are we doing it right? Joining me is coach Michele Pettinger. She's a Level 2…
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A Smart Shoe that Measures Motion: Avelo & the Next-Generation of Running Shoes
150 years ago, electricity was added to mechanical products to make them better. It ushered in the era of the automobile and was described as the Second…
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How to Mentally Rebound from Injury: Psychologist Carrie Jackson on Emotional Recovery
No runner wants to get injured. But the worst part of an injury is often the mental side of it, not the physical! Sure, you can go to the PT or self-treat your…
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Bestselling Author Matt Fitzgerald: How to Perfect the Craft of Running
Bestselling author, running coach, nutritionist, and 2:39 marathoner Matt Fitzgerald is back on the podcast! Today, we're answering the big question: How do…
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The 40+ Runner's Blueprint: Training, Strategy, & Mindset with "Coach of the Year" Michael McGrane
Running gets harder as we get older. Being a master's runner makes it harder to focus on health, speed, and improvement. But with a sound approach, we can…
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Warm-ups vs. Cool-downs, Strides vs. Sprints, & More (Coaching Q&A with Elisabeth Scott)
Coach Elisabeth Scott hosts the enormously popular Running Explained podcast and joins us today to answer your running questions! We'll be answering questions…
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Behind-the-Scenes Coaching Call: How to Make a Comeback at 40
Melanie is a 40-year old runner who had some success in her 20's but is now ready to make a comeback. How can she do it? In this behind-the-scenes coaching…
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Achilles Tendinopathy Treatment & Prevention with Dr. Duane Scotti
You start feeling pain in your Achilles tendon– should you still go for an easy run? Dr. Duane Scotti, DPT, PhD, OCS is a running physical therapist…
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Nervous System Recovery: Olympian BJ Cole on Post-Run Mobility & Isometrics
Take these recovery strategies from a pro to recover faster and feel better from run to run. Brendan "BJ" Cole is an Australian Olympic 400m hurdler, massage…
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Marathon Improvement Masterclass: How Brian Plans to BQ This Year as a Master
Team Strength Running combines coaching with community to help runners work toward all sorts of goals. Team member Brian came on the show to share about his…
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How to Build Endurance: Jason Answers All Your Endurance Training Questions
There's a lot of confusing info on the internet when it comes to building endurance. Let's get you the knowledge you need to set you up for a strong…
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Unfiltered with Jon Levitt: Goal Races, Secret Projects, and Favorite New Toys
Get your fill of running news, exciting gear, and race thoughts on another Unfiltered episode with Jon Levitt! Jon is a sub-3 marathoner, cyclist, and podcast…
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Ranking the Best Injury Prevention Strategies with Kate Edwards, DPT
Are the injury prevention tools you're using truly helping, or are they a waste of time? Dr. Kate Mihevc Edwards, PT, DPT, OCS, is a board-certified orthopedic…
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Olympic Coach Stuart McMillan on Sprinting, Running Form, and Drills to Improve Technique
What can endurance runners learn from sprinting about running form, technique, and mechanics? Stuart McMillan is an Olympic Sprint Coach who's coached more…
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Ketones, Recovery, and Enhanced Cognition: Q&A with Ketone-IQ CEO Michael Brandt
Whether or not you've tried ketones yourself yet, you should hear the fascinating research and predictions from an expert. Michael Brandt is the founder and…
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Ego is the Enemy: Pro Ultrarunner Ian Sharman on Training Your Mindset
Runners often struggle with mindset blocks, so let's tackle them together. Ian Sharman is the founder of Sharman Ultra Coaching, a team of elite running…
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Coaching Q&A: Long-Term Marathon Training, Increasing Mileage, & Weightlifting Frequency
Combining coaching with community can make a massive difference in training happily and healthily. Enter: the Team Strength Running coaching program. This…
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Strength & Age: How to Adapt Your Running As You Get Older, with Dr. Karl Knopf
What age is too old to start strength training? (Spoiler alert: You're never too old.) Dr. Karl Knopf is an author and college professor who has been involved…
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Mental Toughness Masterclass: Dr. Lara Pence on How to Master Your Mindset
This could be the most important skill set for any runner to develop. Dr. Lara Pence is a licensed clinical psychologist and MBA specializing in elite and…
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Nutrition Reality Check: Pseudoscience & Myths with Kylee Van Horn & Zoë Rom
There's a lot of nutrition misinformation out there for runners, and many of us would be better off being less strict about our fuel. Kylee Van Horn and Zoë…
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The New Rules of Protein for Endurance Runners: Q&A with Claire Shorenstein, RD
How much protein do you actually need, and how should you get it? Claire Shorenstein (MS, RD, CSSD) is a board-certified sports dietitian with over a decade of…
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Q&A with Jason: Supercompensation, Scheduling Strength, Time vs. Miles, and more
Wish you could ask a coach about injury risk, building back fitness after illness, common training errors, and more? I collected popular running questions from…
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The Meaning of Endurance: Anthropologist Michael Crawley on Why We Run
What drives us as humans to push our physical and mental limits in endurance events? Michael Crawley is a 2:20 marathoner, professor of anthropology at Durham…
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Double Threshold, High Volume, & Lactate: Exploring the Norwegian Method with Brad Culp
It's a common misconception that the Norwegian Method is just running double threshold workouts. Brad Culp is a sports journalist, endurance athlete, and…
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Becs Gentry: How this Peloton Instructor and 2:32 Marathoner is Running the Great World Race
If you had the chance, would you sign up to run 7 marathons in 7 days on 7 different continents? Becs Gentry is a popular One Peloton instructor, the 4th place…
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Phil Batterson, PhD on Tissue Tolerance: The Key to Preventing Injuries?
"Tissue tolerance" might be a hard term for the average runner to define. But it could also be how you prevent your next big running injury. Phil Batterson…
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The New Rules of Carb Loading with Sport Scientist Jonah Rosner
You might give carb loading a quick thought in your taper, but are you actually looking at the current science to make it effective? Jonah Rosner is an applied…
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Marathon Volume, Injuries, and Tune-up Races with 2:25 Marathoner Laura Thweatt
From poor tune-up races to switching up nutrition, pro runners face the same lessons more casual runners do. Laura Thweatt is a 2:25 marathoner, professional…
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Are Super Shoes Unethical? Philosopher Sabrina Little on the Fairness of Super Shoes
Do super shoes give runners who use them an unfair advantage? Do they make it impossible to compare modern finish times with earlier performances? Sabrina…
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Gait Analysis Masterclass: Form Problems & Solutions with Jessica Wulke, DPT
Want to run faster with fewer injuries? Take a look at your gait. Jessica Wulke is a dual board-certified specialist physical therapist in orthopedics and…
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Dr. Spencer Nadolsky on Losing Weight, When to Diet, and Weightlifting for Weight Loss
How much attention do you need to give to your weight as a runner? Dr. Spencer Nadolsky is an obesity and lipid specialist physician who's helped thousands of…
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Marathon Pacing, Training, & Problem-Solving Q&A with Coach Sara Manderscheid
Hoping to improve your marathon performance this fall? Sara Manderscheid is a running coach and podcaster living in Boulder, CO. Sara fell in love with the…
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Decoding Your Bloodwork: What Blood Tests Reveal with Stevie Lyn Smith, RD
When's the last time you got bloodwork done? Stevie Lyn Smith is a Registered Dietitian on a mission to educate and coach athletes on how to fuel their goals…
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Why David Roche Needed 4-Minute Mile Speed to Win the Leadville 100 (+ more secrets)
Many runners called The Leadville Trail 100 Run's near-20 year record "unbeatable." David Roche raised the bar with an astonishing 2024 performance. David…
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Jesse Itzler on the Magic of 100-Mile Ultramarathons: Mindset, Entrepreneurship, & More
Imagine a running festival combined with a retreat plus a race thrown in there: That's Jesse Itzler's Runningman. Jesse Itzler is the founder of Runningman and…
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Team USA Coach Paul Greer on the Pillars of Development for Youth & Master's Runners
How do we develop new runners, young runners, and master's runners, into great runners? Paul Greer is a professor of Health and Exercise Science at San Diego…
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Inside the Race Industry: The Future of Timing & Why Races Cost So Much with CEO Phil Dumontet
Ever catch yourself complaining about how much you paid to sign up for a race? Here's the inside story. Phil Dumontet is a 2:42 marathoner, the founder of…
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Unfiltered: New Equipment, Jason's Knee Injury, Milestones, and more with Jon Levitt
Kick back for a less structured conversation with my friend Jonathan Levitt, focusing on the big and small real-life issues affecting runners. Jon is a runner…
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Aerobic Threshold and the Benefits of Zone 3 with John Davis, PhD
In today's running culture, people can't stop talking about Zone 2 running. But what about Zone 3? John Davis is an author, running coach, former collegiate…