Running Rogue

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...

With this episode, Johanna Gretschel (@jojo_shea) and I get together to preview and predict the World Track Championships coming up from Friday, 9/27 through Sunday, October 6th in Doha, Qatar.  We will split this preview into 2 parts, starting with distance finals for the first 6 distance events Friday through Tuesday. Then next week, we will recap the events so far and preview the final 6 events...

In this episode, we jump right in with my returning guest - James Dodds - and bring back a concept that we used in episode #37. Running True or False? For this part 1 of this episode, we cover 6 different true/false statements, 3 each of James and Chris. The topics covered span the spectrum from training to goal setting to shoes, and I think you will find the discussion entertaining.  If you have...

In the intro, we start with discussions of Woody Kincaid's top-5 US all-time 5K this past Tuesday on the Michael Johnson Track as well a new half marathon world record from Geoffrey Kamworor. Both very impressive. Then at 10:20 in, I bring in Brent Stein (from episode 126) to talk about the "what if's" of training. What if you have a bad workout? What if you miss a workout or run? What if you go o...

In this episode, we start with recaps of the 5th Ave. Mile and the Diamond League Final in Brussels. We talk about Jenny Simpson getting another win along with Old Man Willis. And... can you guess which athlete from Brussels I call BS on?!?  Then, I turn to listener questions covering the timing of prep races, the anatomy of a down week, training paces, using the McMillan Calculator and more.  If...

In this Labor Day episode, Chris takes you through a host of recent news including: - His interview with Adam Goucher on clean sport + Adam's blog on #dreammaternity - The Diamond League Final in Zurich - Changes to the US Marathon Trials course in Atlanta - Results from the US 20K Champs Then at 46 minutes, he covers some general training/coaching tips that have been top of mind for him recently,...

In this episode, we begin with a short Q&A with Valarie Neidig on her experience last year at Kara Goucher's Podium Retreat. As of the time of publishing this episode, there are still spots left for this year's retreat with Kara from October 18-20th. You can get more details and sign-up here: https://retreat.karagoucher.com/ I am told that you will not regret signing up if you can make it work for...

In this episode, we bring back elite runner and 2:32 marathoner Sasha Gollish (previously on episodes 118 and 131) to discuss her recent injuries (ankle and foot). She talks about staying focused and sane through injury while also maintaining fitness and preparing for a comeback.  We discuss her cross training methods from the bike to the pool to the elliptical, including examples of workouts she...

In this episode, I start with an introduction on the recently announced NYC Marathon fields and discuss the impact that NYC might have on the US Marathon Trials in February. Des Linden, Allie Kieffer, Sarah Hall, Kellyn Taylor, and Jared Ward have all chosen to race NYC, and they will have 17 weeks to turn around and prep for the Trials. That's a fairly quick turnaround to be at your best with an...

This episode includes my live podcast discussion with Robbie Balenger (@robbiebalenger) and Jackie Howard (@veganathleteatx) that occurred in front of an audience of 40-50 people at Rogue on August 1st. Robbie ran across the US from LA to NYC, covering 3,175 miles in 75 days (45 miles per day). He did it for his plant-powered mission which we talk about extensively, but there is much more to the d...

As promised in this episode, we recap my trip to France to see the US win the Women's World Cup (semis and final), race a 40K in the French Alps, and attend the Monaco Diamond League meet in person. With James as my discussion partner, we talk about all of the inspiration and lessons learned from each experience. I hope you enjoy it! And here is the video from the mountain race in France: https://...