Run Free Podcast

Stoked to share this conversation with Run Free Coach Courtney Barnes as she transitions from professional track athlete to trail and ultra running. Courtney’s sense of freedom and lightness is contagious as she shares how she keeps running from becoming her identity.

In this episode I share my experiences going through depression during my sophomore year at Stanford, which caused me to briefly drop out of school and also my emotional struggles with retirement, sharing some helpful tips that led me through these trying times.

Hear Chad’s sorry of learning to balance body weight/image and athletic performance along with a discussion on if drinking alcohol is detrimental for athletes.

Loved hearing my bro share his story from his Footlocker National Title in high school to his transition from running to triathlon to road cycling and mountain bike racing. Chad is one of my favorite people on the planet to hang with so had to make this a two-parter as we couldn’t seem to stop chatting. Part 1 here.

Lessons I’ve learned on how to optimally fuel post goal race during a two week off period and learning the answer to the question of weight issues in the off season. Also, what to eat post workout and why you might consider eating a midnight snack.

Hear the behind the scenes on Sara’s recent second place finish at the London Marathon.

In this episode I discuss how to set up chasing your goals with a successful mindset and strategic plan along with how to know when it is time to pivot or reverse direction when pursuing your goals.

Have you ever found yourself in the middle of a long run, hard workout or race and wondered: ‘what am I doing out here?’ In this episode I discuss the importance of knowing the answer to that question and a discussion about what the purpose of running truly is.

A lot of things went right and and lot of things when wrong in my first ultra. In this episode I share my experience running my ultra giving some helpful tips along the way.

In this episode I share some of my experiences heading into races that were way over my head (including my upcoming ultra marathon) and helpful strategies that I’ve learned to help me head to the line excited and ready to take on the challenge

Under fueling is so common for endurance athletes. Learn why this is often the case, why you should eat more, and how to do so without gaining weight.

Sometimes you just have to be able to shift your thinking to accept that what was once a seemingly unobtainable pace is now your new normal. In this episode Ryan unpacks how to establish new normals to breakthrough to the next level.

In this episode Sara and I catch about her recent race, helpful cues for setting up your next time-trial or virtual race, and how to push yourself without a crowd. Enjoy!

I had such a great time chatting with Collin and am stoked to share this convo with you guys. We talked about how to be optimistic, intentional, curious, and much more. Enjoy!

Finding the Bliss in Every Moment

Episode 45: how to lean out and get stronger, how to mentally handle setbacks and injuries, and more

Physical and mental tips for training in heat and humidity

Episode 43: A chat with Run Free Coach Colin on training in the heat, collegiate running &motivation

Loved this conversation with coach Brittany! She brings in so much fresh perspective to Run Free with her vast experiences in the endurance space. Enjoy this outside the box conversation hearing Coach Britts story and unique perspective!

In this episode I talk to two-time Olympian, 6 X Nation Champion, and 1:42 retired 800 meter specialist Nick Symmonds about his varied ventures with everything from marathons to mountaineering, before we get into the topic of discussion, which is how to put on muscle for runners. Enjoy! Disclaimer: sorry about the audio guys! Anchor is having issues with synching properly when remote recording so...

In this episode newly retired Dathan (former American record holder in 5,000 meters in 12:56), Alan (American Record holder in the mile in 3:46), and myself (American record holder in the half marathon in 59:43) remember the good ol' days of our high school class of 2001, in which we were dubbed "the big three" by a writer, forever linking our careers.  We recall our first competitions against eac...

Loved this conversation hearing Paige’s story, training for her first marathon, and adjusting from collegiate running to the pro lifestyle! Disclaimer: sorry about the audio guys! Anchor is having issues with synching properly when remote recording so you will notice an increasing discrepancy between my audio and Paige’s audio as the podcast progresses but there is so much good stuff in here I dec...

Rachel shares her inspiring story and many of the life lessons she has learned along the way when it comes to training, nutrition, visualization and weight. Disclaimer: sorry about the audio guys! Anchor is having issues with synching properly when remote recording so you will notice an increasing discrepancy between my audio and Rachel’s audio as the podcast progresses, but there is so much good...

Learn some helpful tools to “bring it” to your next hard workout or race.

Episode 36: Running Rim to Rim to Rim. A conversation with Coach Rico!