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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
- The Strength Running Podcast
Dr. Gaby Go on Plyometrics: Safety and Benefits, Scheduling, & Favorite Plyos
Most runners have heard of plyometrics, but are they using these exercises effectively to prevent injury and boost performance? Dr. Gaby Go is a Doctorate of…
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Zone 2 Q&A: Can You Run Too Slow? When Does Easy Pace Get Faster?
Have we put Zone 2 running on an undeserved pedestal? A recent episode with Brady Holmer dug into Zone 2 as it relates to heat training. One listener named…
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How to Run a Faster Marathon (new coaching call!)
Hoping to get faster at the marathon and reach a personal best? So is Nick Jordan, a member of Team Strength Running. Nick joined this coaching program in…
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Alex Larson, RD on Sugar Cravings, Weight Loss & Training, Salt Supplementation, and More
Sugar cravings, salt content, underfueling, post-race beers… Runners get a lot of conflicting nutrition information, so we're asking your questions to a…
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Mario Fraioli on Training for the Mile (at 40+) and Placing 3rd at the National Masters Championship
Whether you love the mile or you want to continue running into your 40's or beyond, you'll be inspired by this Masters runner. Mario Fraioli is a Bay…
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Healthy Knees Masterclass: Knee Health Myths & Injury Prevention with Dr. Howard Luks
As a runner, it's almost guaranteed that somebody has told you, "Running is bad for your knees!" Spoiler alert: It's not. Dr. Howard Luks has the education and…
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Zone 2 Myths, Heart Rate vs. Effort, Heat Training, and Zone 3 with Brady Holmer
Brady Holmer knows a lot about running and a lot about science: a perfect combo for a conversation on the show. Brady is a lifelong endurance athlete who…
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Nike Running's Global Head Coach Chris Bennett on Good Coaching, Community, & More
Chris Bennett is the Nike Running Global Head Coach and Senior Director Nike Global Running. Translation: Chris is an absolute powerhouse of a coach and…
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Men's vs. Women's Feet: Why Hilma Running Shoes is Making Shoes for Just for Women
Brooke Torres is an ultra runner who couldn't understand why running shoes were so uncomfortable. So, she started a running shoe company to fix that problem…
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The Value of Challenges: Sally McRae on Seeking Out Adversity & Scary Goals
Sally McRae is known worldwide for her mental fortitude and ability to push through extreme discomfort. As a professional mountain and ultra runner for Nike…
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The Drop Interviews Jason: Coaching, Strength, and Shoes with Thomas Neuberger and Meaghan Murray
We're switching it up a bit this week so you can listen to the episode of The Drop where I was the guest! The Drop is hosted by Thomas Neuberger, Meaghan…
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Ironman Triathlon to the CrossFit Games: How Eric Hinman Mastered Recovery & Training
As a hybrid athlete, Eric Hinman has experienced both extremes of ultra endurance and anaerobic power. Based in Denver, Eric is a 5x Ironman, serial…
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Q&A with Coach: Listen to a Live Team Strength Running Coaching Call
Get a sneak peak into what we do every month in our Team Strength Running coaching program. During these live calls, I'm on live video, taking any and all…
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PT & MOBO Creator Jay Dicharry on Tissue Health: How to Strengthen Bones & Tendons
When runners get hurt, it's often a tissue health problem, like a tendon injury. Jay Dicharry is a physical therapist, author, entrepreneur, and faculty member…
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Ultrarunning + Strength Training: How to Get Strong and Gain Endurance with Coach Holly Martin
Runners ask all the time: How should I fit strength training into my endurance goals, and how can I get as strong as possible with limited time? Holly Martin…
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How 50mi World Record Holder Charlie Lawrence Treats Serious Injuries, Fuels his Ultras, and More
The running world gets to watch in awe as elites set new records and perform incredible feats. But it's not all rainbows and unicorns for these athletes. World…
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How to Stay Healthy By Strengthening Your Midstance, with Coach Chris Johnson, DPT
The midstance phase of a running stride is a crucial element of running form, but many runners are ignoring it. If you have weaknesses, imbalances, or poor…
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Running Form Tests, Technique Cues, and Footstrike Patterns with Physical Therapist Matthew Silver
If you're starting to wonder whether your running form is helping or hurting your performance, we're sharing two important tests that can help you better…
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Recovery's Big 5 Strategies with Dr. Peter Tierney
What makes the biggest impact when it comes to recovery strategies and tools for runners? Dr. Peter Tierney is a health and performance researcher, consultant…
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Believe in the Run Founder Thomas Neuberger on the Evolution of Running Shoes, New Shoe Trends, and Fad Features
Thomas Neuberger has probably worn more pairs of shoes than anybody else over the last 15 years (with maybe the exception of Runner's World Director of Product…
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Andy Wacker: Exploring Longevity, Seasonal Training, and Supporting Trail Runners
Trail running doesn't always mean running an ultramarathon. From trail 5ks to marathons, there's a growing interest in middle distance trail events. Andy…
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Boston Marathon Preview 2024 with 18x Finisher & Author Marc Pollina
The Boston Marathon is quickly approaching! Whether you're racing Boston this spring or have it in your sights as a long term goal, this episode will help you…
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Unfiltered with Jon Levitt: Injuries, Business Updates, New Sauna Science, and More
This week I decided to take you along on my conversation with my friend and fellow podcaster, Jon Levitt. Jon is a sub-3 marathoner and a Senior Sales…
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Is Everything We Know About Pain Wrong? Ryan Whited on a Better Way to Treat Pain
Ryan Whited is an elite climber, personal trainer and strength & conditioning coach who owns Paragon Athletics in Flagstaff, Arizona. Together with author and…
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Trials Marathoner Andrea Pomaranski on Defying Age at 41, Running 120 Mile Weeks, & How She Lifts
Andrea Pomaranski just completed the 2024 Olympic Trials marathon, finishing 27th of 117 finishers in a time of 2:34:35. Andrea ran shorter distances in…
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Ask the Physical Therapist! Caitlin Alexander, DPT Answers Your Injury Questions
My guest on today's episode in Dr. Caitlin Alexander. Caitlin is a physical therapist, a professional triathlete, and a certified triathlon and running coach…
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How to Schedule & Balance Strength Training with Your Running, with Jimmy Picard DPT
In recent years, runners have come to accept that strength training is a necessity to stay healthy and perform optimally. Learn how to periodize your strength…
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The Endurance Episode: Zach Bitter on How to Push the Boundaries of Endurance
Do you want to have a monster aerobic engine? No matter what your level of experience, you can learn how to build volume safely and implement intensity to get…
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TrainingPeaks Founder Dirk Friel on AI, the Future of Coaching, and New Tech for Runners
Dirk Friel is the co-founder of TrainingPeaks, the largest training platform in the world for athletes. He's also a talented athlete who explores the mountains…
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Entrepreneur Sam Parr on the Longevity Lifestyle: Running, Weightlifting, and Living to 130
Sam Parr founded The Hustle in 2014, a business newsletter that he grew to over 3 million readers (and 8 figures in revenue) before selling it to Hub Spot. His…
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Power, Speed Development, and "Output" with Coach David Roche (repost!)
If you haven't thought much about power as it relates to your running, you're not alone. As runners, power isn't something that we often consider in our…
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Phil Batterson, PhD Interviews Jason: Training Philosophy, Strength Workouts, and the Art vs. Science of Coaching
The tables get turned on this episode and Jason is interviewed by last week's guest, Phil Batterson! This episode was initially recorded for the Critical…
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How to Improve the 3 Running Thresholds (Z2, LT, and VO2 Max), with Phil Batterson, PhD
Today on the podcast I have Phil Batterson, a competitive runner, former running coach, and the founder of Critical Oxygen. Phil has a PhD in human…
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Kobe Bryant's Strength Coach Tim DiFrancesco on Injury Prevention (+ an announcement!)
On the podcast with me this week to discuss strength training and durability is Dr. Tim DiFrancesco. Tim has a bachelors in Exercise Science & Athletic…
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Grayson Murphy on Threshold Love, VO2 Max Disdain, and "Lifetime Mileage"
Grayson Murphy is a two-time world mountain running champion and a 4-time US national champion in mountain running and the vertical kilometer. She has also…
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Reduce Muscle Soreness and Improve Your Running (with FOOD!) with Kylee Van Horn, RD
Kylee Van Horn is the founder Fly Nutrition, which offers nutrition and coaching services to endurance athletes. She works with many elite trail and road…
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Dr. Lara Johnson on Psoas Health, Injury Prevention, Muscles vs. Nerves, & More
This week the focus is on the psoas with Dr. Lara Johnson. She is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist, yoga teacher…
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Off-Season vs. Base Training vs. Pre-Season with 2:34 Marathoner Matt Meyer
On the podcast this week to discuss the best way to plan your pre-season running is Matt Meyer, who competes with the competitive crew of The Track Club in…
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Long-Term Improvement, Endurance Building, & Warm-up Strategy Q&A with Coach Sara Manderscheid
My guest for this special episode answering your training questions is running coach Sara Manderscheid. Sara has more than 15 years of competitive experience…
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How to Run an "Infinity Loop" of North America's Tallest Volcano, with Jason Hardrath
Jason Hardrath was named one of the 20 most inspirational ultrarunners of 2021. After a car accident in 2015 derailed his triathlon career, he had to…
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Pronation, Supination, and Rotation: A Foot Movement Masterclass with Keith Mueller
My guest on the podcast this week is a coach who takes a holistic view of endurance training and considers himself a problem solver for endurance athletes…
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From Marathons to the 5k: A Coaching Call on How to Transition to Middle Distance Races
My guest on the podcast this week is Hannah, a former one-on-one coaching client who recently earned a PR at the 2023 Boston Marathon. Hannah and I met a…
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The Marine Corps Marathon Preview with Race Director Alex Hetherington
Alex Hetherington is the race director for the Marine Corps Marathon - but he's not your typical race director. Alex is a retired Marine aviator and a member…
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3:59 Miler Matt Daniels on 150-mile weeks, Zone 1, and the Scariest Events He's Ever Run
Matt Daniels is a professional athlete for Nike Trail Running who focuses on ultramarathon distances. He placed 7th in the NCAA 1500m, contributing to Adams…
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The Twin Cities Marathon Preview Episode with Race Director Eli Asch
If you're looking for a fall marathon that's the caliber of a big city race without the challenging logistics of the World Marathon Majors, be sure to consider…
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Mobility Training, Best Practices, and Most Effective Active Stretches with Grayson Wickham DPT, CSCS
This week's guest on the podcast is a doctor of physical therapy and owner of the Lux Physical Therapy and Medicine practice in New York. Dr. Grayson Wickham…
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How Performance Psychology Can Give You the Mental Toughness to Succeed
Jen Schumacher is currently the mental performance consultant for Northwestern University's football program. Previously she was the Assistant Director of the…
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What to Do if You Have a Meniscus Injury, With Dr. Kevin Stone
Meniscus injuries can have a significant impact on your ability to walk, run and train consistently. Although this injury is less common for runners…
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'Coach of the Year' Jim Butler on 30+ Years of Coaching, Talent vs. Intangibles, Tech, and More
Some of us are lucky enough to find a mentor to guide our long-term love affair with running. They set the standard high in their own accomplishments and…
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Pacing, Structure, and Philosophy of Running Workouts with Elisabeth Scott
Elisabeth Scott, a multiple-certified running coach and host of the Running Explained Podcast, joins us to discuss all things WORKOUTS. What is a workout? What…
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A Guide to Running for Life, with Zoë Rom and Tina Muir
On this episode I have the dynamic duo of Tina Muir and Zoë Rom. Tina was formerly a professional runner for Great Britain and now hosts the Running for Real…
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5 Must Do 5k Workouts for Speed and Endurance
Racing a fast 5k is a thrill. In this episode, Jason shares the foundational and specific workouts that help you race your best over 5,000m. Links & Resources…
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310. How to Engineer a Massive 5k Personal Best (Coaching Call repost with Chris Robinson)
This week's coaching call with Team Strength Running member Chris Robinson will help put all the pieces together for running a fast 5k. This episode originally…
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309. Are Product Reviews Legit? How to Evaluate Expensive Gear & Tech (with Ashley Mateo)
When evaluating any new technology and whether it will help your running, product reviews are typically our first means of learning about the pros and cons of…
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308. Singletrack's Finn Melanson on the Growth of Trail Running, Media Changes, and the Future of the Sport
Running is one of the most popular and widespread activities in the country, yet coverage of the sport pales in comparison to team sports such as baseball and…
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307. How to Choose the Perfect Running Shoe, with Matt Klein, DPT
Running shoe technology has evolved dramatically in recent years. More than ever, it's easy to be overwhelmed by all the possible options. Add the arrival of…
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306. Building Community, Solo vs. Group Runs, & Peeking Inside Boulder's Running Scene with Jon Levitt
This week's guest on the podcast has the amazing ability to build community wherever he goes. On an average week, you may find him leading a group of 40…
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305. How to Crush the Western States 100: Course Tips & Race Strategy with Andy Jones-Wilkins
The Western States Endurance Run (WSER) is an iconic fixture in the world of ultrarunning. As the world's oldest 100 miler, it has become a symbolic…
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304. Tommie Runz | Running 3 Marathons in 60 Days, 2:46 at Boston, and Life Lessons
This week's guest on the podcast did not start running until 2018, but he quickly developed an intense love for the sport. His passion for running coincided…
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303. How to Plan a Marathon Breakthrough (A Case Study Approach)
This week's episode is a repost from the Adaptive Zone Podcast, hosted by Matthew Boyd. Matt is a physiotherapist and running coach who specializes in helping…