Running Rogue

It's all going down in Atlanta on Saturday starting at 12:08 EST for the men and 12:20 EST for the women. You can watch it all on NBC or NBC Sports Gold. In this episode, we break down both fields and Brad and I give our predictions on how the races will go and who will get top 3 to make the team.  If you are in Atlanta, join me with Kara Goucher and Shanna Burnette on Saturday at 8:30 am at the O...

In this episode which was recorded live at Rogue, I interview Carrie Cheadle and CIndy Kuzma on their new book - Rebound: Train Your Mind to Bounce Back Stronger from Sports Injuries .  Carrie, who is a certified mental performance consultant through the Association of Applied Sport Psychology, shares strategies for harnessing the power of your mind to run your best race, from connecting to your o...

In this episode, I start with a recap of some blistering fast races this weekend at the Millrose Games, plus a few Oly Trials tune up races on the road for athletes like Galen Rupp and Amy Cragg. They are both among the favorites, but what do their races say about their fitness leading into Feb 29th? Then, I turn to a conversation with Natalie Picchetti on what we can learn from blood chemistry th...

It's easy to be swindled into thinking that recovery has to be complicated or that it has to be expensive. It doesn't. That doesn't make it easy, but it can be really, really simple if you focus on the most important recovery elements. In this episode, I remind you why recovery is so important and talk about the 3 core elements to recovery that you should optimize before worrying about anything el...

In this episode, I am excited to introduce Brad Hudson as a new member of the Rogue Running team. We start with current events, discussing Bekele vs. Kipchoge in London and takeaways from the weekend of indoor action as track is back in the new year. Then, we discuss Brad's background from a kid who ran his first marathon at the age of 12 to a collegiate at the University of Oregon under Coach Bil...

In this episode, I start with 10 minutes of current events discussing the implications of a big weekend of racing in San Diego, Phoenix, and Houston.  Then, I turn to my main topic where I discuss 8 common training mistakes that might be keeping you from reaching your full potential. Are you making any of these?!?

In this episode, Chris starts with a little preview for the Houston half marathon this weekend (where US marathoners will be tuning up for the Trials) and talks about the women's elite field for London. Then, he gives 6 predictions for the sport of running in 2020 and 4 tips for dealing with injury based on his recent experience dealing with one of his own.   

In this episode, I answer a host of listener questions on topics from running/life balance to choosing the right marathon goal time to what workouts to do in a marathon cycle. Plus, we talk about strength vs. running days and diet vs. running. There is something in here for everyone. Plus, here is the link to the sleep article that I referenced: https://www.outsideonline.com/2405000/athlete-sleep-...

In this last episode of 2019, Jason and I focus on the topic of base building. We discuss why you might consider a dedicated block of training for it, what's included, and some tips on how to execute the block. Plus, we introduce a new, podcast-based program just for base building.  We give details within the podcast, and you can find additional details and sign up here: https://www.roguerunning....

In this episode, I bring back Sasha Gollish to talk about her experience at the World Championships in Doha as well as to discuss her blog series on resilience. Sasha always brings a fun and insightful perspective. Enjoy this one during this holiday week! Disclaimer: This podcast is intended to help you improve your resilience in your running life. Sasha and I are not mental health professionals,...

James Dodds and I started the year with episode #107 - Healthy Tips for 2019. Now with this episode, we start to bring the year to a close with reflections from 2019 from both a personal and coaching perspective. I think there is a little something for everyone in here!

In this episode, I bring back episode #83 guest Mary Margaret to discuss her quest for the elusive sub 4 marathon. She came on in July of 2018 to discuss that goal and to get some coaching from us on it. At the time, she planned to break that barrier in Twin Cities in October 2018 which did not happen as planned. We talk about that disappointment and her continued quest to get there including anot...

In this episode after a brief intro covering current events, I discuss how to think about long term planning for your running in 18-24 chunks of time, including the 8 key elements to consider. And if you are interested in joining me on the podcast to discuss your long term planning, then please reach out - chris@roguerunning.com . 

In follow-up to episode #156 about Mary Cain, a listener (thank you Mimi!) connected me to distance coaching guru Dena Evans to discuss the topic further.  Dena Evans has spent the the last 20 years dedicated to coaching athletes at all levels. It all started in 1999 when she became the Assistant Cross Country and Track & Field Coach at Stanford University under Coach Vin Lananna. In 2003, she was...

While I certainly believe in the importance of your running mileage (as discussed in episode #7 and many others), it is also importance to understand that mileage isn't a brute force instrument. Your target miles should be considered with more nuance based on your individual needs, and this is a short episode that discusses just that.

For this week, I had to hit pause on my previously planned topic and spend time discussing the Mary Cain story, which you can learn about here: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/07/opinion/nike-running-mary-cain.html I don't have all the answers, but I hope you don't mind me taking the time to process this incredibly brave and heartbreaking story from Mary.  In the podcast, my discussion centers on...

Many of you asked for me to dedicate more time to the nuances of the half marathon, so here is one episode along those lines! In this episode, I start with an intro giving some quick hit thoughts on NYC as well as a race that I ran on Sunday. Then, I turn to the main topic to discuss the half marathon specifically. In this episode, I cover tapering, warming up, pacing, managing nutrition/hydration...

All of my NYC picks and predictions coming at you hot...

This episode is all about celebrating Shalane Flanagan as she announced her retirement this past week. Shalane needs know introduction because her list of accomplishments is long including 3 NCAA titles, 18 US titles, 4 Olympic teams, and 4 major marathon podiums including one of each podium spot at NYC - 2nd, 1st, and 3rd.  After a brief intro, I turn to a discussion on the top 10 things that we...

Episode 152 was a lightning rod for discussion as I received the most email ever within 24-hours of the episode as you all sounded off on shoes, Kipchoge, and world records. We start this episode with James with further reaction from me on shoes (should they be regulated?) and a special Kipchoge-based true-false question for James. Then, we switch into part 2 of Running True-False with James where...

There is so much to cover in this episode! We start with an intro discussing all of the topics and fast running from the weekend including: - Nike deciding to shutdown the Nike Oregon Project - Kipchoge getting it done to break 2 hours for the first time - A world record going down at the Chicago Marathon and more! Then at 41:15 into the episode, I answer your questions about racing the marathon i...

With this episode Johanna Gretschel and I give you a final recap of the World Champs, preview and predict the Chicago Marathon, and discuss Kipchoge's Ineos 1:59 Challenge that will go off this Friday/Saturday. Who will win Chicago? Can Rupp return to form? And will Kipchoge finally break the 2:00 barrier? You can watch Kipchoge's attempt live here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrc3XCtBGtWErZU...

In this episode, I start with an intro discussing two topics: 1. My recent interview with Kara and Adam Goucher for the Clean Sport Collective Podcast, episode #14. The link is below, but you can also find via most podcast distribution platforms.  2. Sifan Hassan's 1500m win at World Champs and what it means about how we should question out-of-this-world performances of any kind, including a name...

Johanna Gretschel (@jojo_shea) and I are back to recap World Champs events so far as well as preview the final 6 events through this weekend (including the men's steeple, women's 1500, women's 5K, men's marathon, men's 1500m and men's 10000). Plus, we give you updates on who is leading our prediction contest (hint: not me!).  In the intro, we also give initial reactions to the new of the Salazar 4...

With this episode, I fly solo to bring you updates on current events and then some of my top tips for the mental side of race day execution. On current events, we talk about the Boston registration cutoff and what I think about it, a few thoughts the World Champs so far, and of course the epic day at the Berlin Marathon where a world record almost went down. Then at 29 minutes, I turn to the menta...