The Pendola Project Podcast

The definitive podcast on running form and training brought to you by Olympic Triathlon and Marathon Coaches, Bobby McGee and Matt Pendola. In today's episode, Matt and Bobby share the cues they use to coach runners’ hips into an optimal position for longevity and efficiency. They discuss the common problems posed by tight hip flexors and their downstream effect which causes the rest of the leg to...

The definitive podcast on running form and training brought to you by Olympic Triathlon and Marathon coaches, Bobby McGee and Matt Pendola. In today's episode, Matt and Bobby host the 4x XTERRA AG National Champion and Reno Running Legend Matt Balzer. Matt started the Reno Running Company in 2011 and has since built an impressive store culture around helping people achieve their active lifest...

The definitive podcast on running form and training brought to you by Olympic Triathlon and Marathon Coaches, Bobby McGee and Matt Pendola. In today's episode, Matt and Bobby discuss the role of the knee in running, the main culprits of knee injury, and how to address them. They talk about the movements, drills, and stretching that are included in the RunFORM program so you can do them at home. If...

The definitive podcast on running form and training brought to you by Olympic Triathlon and Marathon Coaches, Bobby McGee and Matt Pendola. In today's episode, Matt and Bobby host Mikael Eriksson. You may be familiar with Mikael as the very talented host of That Triathlon Show, an educational podcast that dives deep into the scientific side of triathlon training. If you haven’t listened to it yet,...

A new training podcast brought to you by Olympic Triathlon and Marathon Coaches, Bobby McGee and Matt Pendola. In today's episode, Matt and Bobby discuss the role of the foot and ankle as it relates to efficient and safe running form. Naturally, the conversation wouldn’t be complete without addressing the rise of super shoes and what you can do to make sure you’re getting the most out of them. If...

A new training podcast brought to you by Olympic Triathlon and Marathon Coaches, Bobby McGee and Matt Pendola. In today's episode, Matt and Bobby discuss the great toe and the incredibly important role of the ankle in efficient run form. Coaches and athletes will both benefit greatly from implementing what Matt and Bobby have to share about this part of the biomechanics chain. If you're interested...

A new training podcast brought to you by Olympic Triathlon and Marathon Coaches, Bobby McGee and Matt Pendola. In today's episode, Matt and Bobby discuss the global aspects of Running Form. They discuss how an individual comes to learn their unique form and more importantly, how an individual can learn to change that form to become more efficient and less injury prone.  If you're interes...

Gearing up with a new training podcast brought to you by Olympic Triathlon and Marathon Coaches, Bobby McGee and Matt Pendola. In today's episode, Matt and Bobby discuss the mindset of Grace, Gratitude, and Guts which they've observed being used my World Champions and Olympic Medalists. This episode's video version can be found on YouTube at:  https://youtu.be/K4jPdskaJUk If you're interested...

Gearing up with a new training podcast brought to you by Olympic Triathlon and Marathon Coaches, Bobby McGee and Matt Pendola. In today's episode, Matt and Bobby discuss the three most common running myths and why they could be hurting (or helping!) your running. This episode's video version can be found on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/rurf-NncBJ4 If you're interested in enrolling in RunFORM for a...

Gearing up with a new training podcast brought to you by Olympic Triathlon and Marathon Coaches, Bobby McGee and Matt Pendola. In today's episode, Matt and Bobby discuss how habits can be your best friend or your worst enemy and how to use them to your advantage. If you're interested in enrolling in RunFORM for access to all of these movements, you can do so here:  https://www.pendolaproject....

Gearing up with a new training podcast brought to you by Olympic Triathlon and Marathon Coaches, Bobby McGee and Matt Pendola. In today's episode, Matt and Bobby discuss run form and training to prevent injury and improve longevity for runners. Find the Video version on Youtube at: https://youtu.be/wgg2v756gDk If you're interested in enrolling in RunFORM for access to all of these movements, you c...

Gearing up with a new training podcast brought to you by Olympic Triathlon and Marathon Coaches, Bobby McGee and Matt Pendola. If you're interested in enrolling in RunFORM for access to all of these movements, you can do so here:  https://www.pendolaproject.com/offers/NsNFzL5h/checkout This episode is part of the introduction to run form series which moves up the chain sharing what optimal me...

R3-29 Up Your Upper Body Matt and Chad relive embarrassment as youngsters in the Presidential Fitness awards but then get to the point: Why upper body strength is important for running. #pendolaproject #relativerunreadiness #R3

R3-30 Foods For Thoughts Matt and Chad chat a bit about food, stress, genetics, habits, bodyweight vs. health, and nutrients for running. #pendolaproject #relativerunreadiness #R3

R3-28 Matt talks with Ethan a little more about planning his training as he deals with a new injury. They discuss feedback zones and incremental improvements to help progress which can mean regressing. #pendolaproject #relativerunreadiness

Matt and Chad talk with new team member, Ethan Hardacre. Ethan talks about his history as an athlete starting in high school training with Matt, his conflict in trying to balance his goals, and what strength training has done to smooth his transition from explosive athlete to long distance runner.

Matt and Chad talk nitty gritty about why the strength training in Relative Run Readiness won't bulk you up, but only support your running. Get stronger to go longer and faster.

It's yet another restart for Matt and Chad. This time they discuss the Bobby McGee glow, why do runners need to strength train anyways, and traditional strength training vs. R3 training. Listen to Matt on Run Smarter Podcast. Run Smarter Podcast with Brodie Sharpe: https://app.runsmarter.online/audio/4925/36537 #pendolaproject #relativerunreadiness

In this episode (although, can you really call this episodic when we take so much time off?), Matt and Chad talk through MacroProgression 1 from start to finish. It's a nice little overview of this 6-12 month training plan. We'll go into depth on each phase in coming episodes.

Matt & Chad (@chadsweet) talk about their kids & watching an infant/child learning to navigate the world mimics the way our strength systems as an athlete develop. From exploration (Priming) to play (Movement) to mastery (Progression Gold), anyone who attempts strength training should watch and learn from the young folks in their lives. #pendolaproject #relativerunreadiness

Matt and Chad channel a little Aretha on this episode and chat about what it means to respect an athlete's desires and dreams vs. realism and capacity. #pendolaproject #relativerunreadiness

Welcome back! We took some time off to do a few things. Listen here for a special announcement about Relative Run Readiness. We also traveled to St. George, Utah to support several athletes in the North American 70.3 Championships including the one and only Ben Kanute. Matt checks off a bucket list item thanks to David Lee (Roth), talks about his own Ironman appearance, and discusses planning for...

R3-20: Your Reach Should Exceed Your Grasp - Matt welcomes client and orthopedic surgeon Michael Ries. They rap about cracking knuckles, determination and goal-setting, arthritis, back country skiing, and Why We Train. Michael gives his medical perspective on Matt's strength training progressions and how they cross over to anyone wanting to move better. Dr. Michael Ries is an orthopedic surgeon an...

We've all heard the phrase "Use it or lose it." We've also all heard the phrase "So's your old man." but that has nothing with this episode in which Matt and Chad talk about the concept of muscle memory and what happens when you take time off of training or switch your focus or goal. They also make the case for consistency in training to help counteract life's little hiccups.

Matt and Chad discuss America's biggest addiction - added sugar - and how it affects performance and everyday life. Let's be honest with ourselves about what sugar does, how much we take in, and why it may or may not be serving our goals or putting up hurdles instead. They also touch on supplements versus whole, real foods. #pendolaproject #relativerunreadiness Links: NH DEPT of Health: https://ww...