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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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Episode 63: The Beginner's Guide to Running Your First Marathon with Angie and Trevor Spencer
Angie and Trevor Spencer are the hosts of the Marathon Training Academy podcast and have helped thousands of runners over the years successfully run their…
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Episode 62: 3 Ingredients for Your Fastest 5k
Over the years of coaching hundreds of athletes to new personal bests from 1.5 mile military fitness tests up to the 50-mile ultramarathon distance, I've been…
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Episode 61: Alex Hutchinson on the Limits of Human Endurance
Alex Hutchinson holds a PhD in Physics from Cambridge, a Master's in Journalism from Columbia, and is a former national-class runner in Canada. He's written…
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Episode 60: How to Run a Fast Obstacle Course Race
Warrior Dash is a fun vacation from more traditional road racing. If you're bored and need a new challenge, an obstacle race might be just the cure. They're…
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Episode 59: How Sam Plans to Escape His Cycle of Injuries
Sam started running in 2002 to lose the weight he put on in college. But his training really picked up years later when he started racing more in 2015. He told…
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Episode 58: Superfoods, Veganism & Fasting: A Registered Dietitian's Perspective
Heather Caplan is a Registered Dietitian, certified running coach, and host of the RD Real Talk Podcast. She's also the former Head of Nutrition and Coaching…
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Episode 57: The Complete Guide to Hill Workouts
Running uphill (against gravity) stresses your body in a unique way that you can't mimic on flat land. That stress results in some fantastic adaptations and…
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Episode 56: How to Balance Running in Your Life, with Keira D'Amato
In reality, we have to make time and shuffle our schedules to accommodate all of our responsibilities: Kids and family Work and professional obligations Social…
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Episode 55: How Tyler Andrews is Chasing the 50K World Record
Tyler Andrews was a competitive Division III runner - but certainly not a multiple All-American or other kind of standout performer. But that never stopped him…
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Episode 54: Listen in on a Coaching Call About Running a Sub-3 Marathon
It's no easy feat to run a marathon under three hours. It's faster than the fastest Boston Qualifying time of 3:05 (for young men) and according to one…
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Episode 53: How to Run a Fast Mile, with NCAA Mile Champion Henry Wynne
Henry Wynne has an unusual origin story: he's a former lacrosse player who had no interest in running but his parents encouraged him to stick with the sport in…
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Episode 52: Maggie Callahan on The Benefits of Strength Training
I had the pleasure of getting to know Maggie last fall when she modeled the exercises for our new strength training program. We spent a few hours at a weight…
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Episode 51: Dimity McDowell: The Cofounder of Another Mother Runner
Dimity is the cofounder of Another Mother Runner - one of the largest communities you'll find for women runners. Besides the blog, the AMR ecosystem includes a…
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Episode 50: Running 101: How I think about training runners to race faster
Two years ago, I was interviewed for an event called The Running Summit. I spoke about wide-ranging topics: How I started running My injury prevention…
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Episode 49: Pro Triathlete Jesse Thomas on Fueling for Ironman Triathlons
You might recognize Jesse as the dude who races in Aviators (there's never an inappropriate time for Aviators). He was an All-American and school record holder…
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Episode 48: Strength Coach Randy Hauer on The Role of Lifting for Runners
I've fielded hundreds of lifting questions from runners who all want to know, "How do I lift the right way?" It's a great question. In fact, it's THE question!…
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Episode 47: Ideal Strength Training for Runners
Cross-training is supplemental exercise that can be helpful to your running, like cycling. But just like form drills, strides, or dynamic flexibility…
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Episode 46: Strength Running's Favorite Holiday Gifts
I'm doing something a little different today in that I'd like to share with you what I think are the best gift ideas for runners this year. Now as a running…
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Episode 45: Marathon Training at the Elite Level, with Pro Nick Arciniaga
I invited Nick to share as much detail as possible about his marathon training, race strategy, and post-race recovery so you can understand how an elite…
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Episode 44: Coach Jenny Hadfield on How Beginners Should Start Running
Depending on whether you started running today or last year, today's podcast will clarify the most high-impact training available to you. Because certain…
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Episode 43: 3 Ways to Avoid the Dreaded Performance Plateau
If you can replicate the principles (not necessarily the exact workouts, mileage, etc.) that lead to personal bests then you can keep improving and setting…
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Episode 42: Easy vs. Marathon Pace, Goal Setting, and More Q&A with Coach Mario Fraioli
The best runners know when to get help and work together. If you're a Lone Wolf, some things are inevitable: Have a question? Prepare to spend hours going down…
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Episode 41: Jonathan Beverly on How to Run for Decades (with no burnout)
For a lot of runners, what started as a way to get in shape or lose a few pounds turns into a lifelong passion. Soon, you're going on running retreats and…
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Episode 40: Courtney Frerichs on Long-Term Success: Gymnastics, Strength Training, and Teammates
Last August, we witnessed the most electrifying track race in history at the World Championships: the women's 3,000m Steeplechase. Before this race, no…
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Elite Runners on Failure: How 6 Pro Runners Deal with Disappointment
But we almost never discuss the failures of the world's best runners. What does it feel like to never achieve your biggest goal throughout your entire career?…
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Episode 38: Devon Yanko - Leadville Trail 100 Champ - on Recovery and Prevention
Meet Devon Yanko. On August 19, 2017 she won the Leadville Trail 100 - a race where 9,200 feet altitude is the lowest you'll experience on the course. She…
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Episode 37: Olympian Alexi Pappas on How Not to be Boring
Alexi's talents extend far beyond the track and screen. She's been a... columnist for Women's Running Magazine improvisational comedy performer in Los Angeles…
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Orthopedic Surgeon David Geier on Injury Prevention for Kids
You might know David from drdavidgeier.com where he simplifies the complex area of sports medicine. David's most notably an orthopedic surgeon and sports…
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Episode 35: Joel Runyon on Overcoming Insane Challenges
In Episode 33, I introduced you to Joel Runyon who recently ran an ultramarathon on every continent - and raised a staggering $190,000 in the process. Today…
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Episode 34: Madga Boulet on How to Overcome the Daunting 100-Mile Ultramarathon
To help you shatter your perception of what's possible, discover the training necessary to run 100 miles, and inspire you to chase your next stretch goal, I've…
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Episode 33 - Joel Runyon on What It Take to Run 7 Ultramarathons on 7 Continents
Joel smashes through goals normally considered impossible. Recently, he completed an ambitious project to run 7 ultramarathons on 7 continents for charity to…
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Episode 32: Find Your Best Stride with Jonathan Beverly
Jonathan Beverly was the editor-in-chief of Running Times for 15 years. He's run nearly 30 marathons and hundreds of road and trail races around the world…
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Episode 31: When it's OK to Quit: An Honest Conversation with Tina Muir
Tina is a professional distance runner, Great Britain Olympic hopeful, and 11-time All-America Track and Field/Cross Country athlete for Ferris State…
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How to Build Mental Toughness (according to a PhD and World Champion)
I invited Simon Marshall, PhD and his wife Lesley Patterson to talk about practical strategies for building confidence, reducing pre-race anxiety, and managing…
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Episode 29: Ask the Registered Dietitian: Booze, Healthy Snacks, and Low Iron
What we put into our bodies has a profound impact on our ability to train effectively. In short, if you care about you running, you have to care about your…
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Episode 28: Running Q&A Grab Bag with Coach Doug Hay
Usually, I fire off answers as fast as I can. Whether that's on Facebook or Twitter, I try to be as responsive as possible. But sometimes, life gets in the…
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Episode 27: Ian Sharman on Racing Massive Downhills (and in costumes)
I met Ian in August, 2016 one day before the Leadville Trail 100. We got coffee with a friend of ours and then watched a Beer Mile (it took place on the road…
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Episode 26: CNN's Tom Foreman on Running for a Lifetime
I invited Tom Foreman on the podcast to philosophize about running, goals, and racing throughout life. You might recognize Tom as an emmy-award winning…
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Episode 25: Tony Gentilcore on Why Runners Need to Lift
Is it surprising that I don't think strength workouts are cross-training? Rather, strength work is just part of your training as a runner. Cross-training is…
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Episode 24: How to Review An Entire Season (and plan for the next one)
You might recall George from episode 6 of the Strength Running podcast. We talked about a lot: What's the ideal length long run during marathon training? And…
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Episode 23 - Dr. Simon Donato on Ultra-Endurance, Grit, and the Doors that Running Opens
It's not every day that you meet somebody with so many varied interests. And when you do, pay attention. Their insights and mental models are light years ahead…
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Episode 22: Dear Boston Marathon Runners:
Boston is unlike any marathon in the world. It first started in 1897 with a whopping 18 runners. In 2011, nearly 27,000 runners ran the race on "Marathon…
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Episode 21 - Nate Helming on Movement, Strength, and Dynamic Athleticism
Nate is the cofounder of The Run Experience. And he doesn't just have a USA Track & Field coaching certification. He's also completed continuing education…
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Episode 20 - Author Matt Fitzgerald on "The Endurance Diet"
Diet is more important than most runners realize - and the effects of poor eating habits can derail anybody's running: If you don't eat enough, you're more…
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Episode 19 - Dathan Ritzenhein on Strength Training and Marathon Fueling
Ritz has more career highlights than there are spectators at the Boston Marathon (ok maybe not but still!): 3x Olympian at the 10,000m and marathon distances…
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Coach James Dunne on Injury Prevention for Bigger Runners
James doesn't look like the "typical" runner - he's 6'6" and 250 pounds. A former professional rugby player, James has a degree in Sport Rehabilitation and is…
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Episode 17 - Overcoming Self-Doubt and Failure
In this short episode, Jason shares a letter from a runner named Colleen. She experienced self-doubt and was afraid of failure before a race. But with a…
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Episode 16 - Matt Frazier on the Healthy Habits that Support Hard Training
Long runs, weekly mileage, and faster workouts are all important - but they won't help you improve if you don't prioritize a healthy lifestyle. Without proper…
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Episode 15 - Dr. Mike Young on Speed Development, Sprinting, and Lifting for Speed
Dr. Mike Young is the Director of Research and Performance at North Carolina-based Athletic Lab. A Lead Instructor for both USA Track & Field and USA…
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Episode 14 - Running and Pregnancy with Claire Shorenstein MS, RD, CDN
Claire Shorenstein is no stranger to running long: she's a Boston Marathon-qualifying runner, frequent triathlete, and multiple ultra marathon finisher…
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Episode 13 - Building Your 'Foot Core' with AFX Founder Matt Ferguson
Current research shows that strengthening the small stabilizing muscles around the arch and plantar fascia can improve ankle stability and balance - but it's…
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Episode 12 - Bart Yasso, the 'Mayor of Running,' on His Life on the Run
Bart Yasso is a legend in the running community. And as the "Mayor of Running" and Chief Running Officer at Runner's World, he's one of the most recognizable…
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Episode 11: Your Questions, Answered: Motivation, Trail Running & More Fun
This episode of the Strength Running podcast is brought to you by... YOU! Coach Jason Fitzgerald answers 7 of your biggest questions about running…
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Episode 10 - Mastering Your Inner Psychology with Dr. Justin Ross
Dr. Justin Ross is a Denver health psychologist who focuses on sports and performance psychology among other specialties like stress reduction and pain…
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Episode 9: Behind the Scenes of Lara's Ultra Coaching Call
Lara has a background in adventure racing and 24-hour team mountain biking. She also loves the trails, so splits and finish times aren't usually that…
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Episode 8: Finding Adventure with Ultra-Endurance Pro Travis Macy
Travis Macy is an endurance Renaissance Man. If it exists, he's probably done it. Multiday, team stage race? Snowshoe racing? Ski mountaineering? He's…
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Episode 7: The Books That Will Change Your Running (shortie)
There's no better investment in your running than a book. For the price of a movie and popcorn, you can learn the training strategies of elite coaches…
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Episode 6: Behind the Scenes of a Marathon Coaching Call
Have you ever run a marathon and thought you could have raced faster? A lot of marathoners do! And in Episode 6 of The Strength Running Podcast, Jason dives…
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Episode 5: Steve Kamb of Nerd Fitness on How to Make Exercise Easy
You might know Steve as the creator and Rebel Leader of Nerd Fitness, a wildly popular community of desk jockeys and average Joe's looking to level up their…
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Episode 4: Mario Fraioli on the Benefits, Lessons, and Problems with Virtual Coaching
Mario Fraioli is a collegiate cross country All-American, 2:28 marathoner, formerly a Senior Editor at Competitor Magazine, and the publisher of the morning…