Running Rogue

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://...

As promised I am joined by Johanna Gretschel (@jojo_shea) to preview and predict all things USAs, which start tomorrow night on NBC Sports Gold. US titles and World Championship spots are at stake. We give previews and picks for all events from 800m to 10K, discussing each in order of the finals. We start with the 10Ks which both start tomorrow night. Tune in then and then on NBC networks througho...

In this episode, we mix things up and bring on world class sprinter and 400m hurdler Johnny Dutch with filmmaker Evan Kidd. Evan produced and directed a new documentary on Johnny's Olympic journey called Run of the Picture .  The film follows the parallel paths of Johnny's journey to the Olympics and his own personal path in narrative film making. Johnny is the only world class sprinter on the pla...

In this episode, fellow Rogue coach and prior podcast guest James Dodds is back on the podcast to discuss what characteristics you might look for in a running coach. It will be impossible to find a coach with all of these characteristics, but this should give you an exhaustive list from which to choose your own criteria. Next week, I will be back from vacation and will give a full update on my exp...

With this episode, I welcome Ryan Posonby to the show. Ryan Ponsonby coached Leo Manzano to an Olympic Silver Medal in 2012 in London after working with John Cook and his group including Shalane Flanagan and Shannon Rowbury.  Ryan is now the head XC and track coach for St. Edwards University in Austin. He also coaches the Rogue Team Rogue Dawn Patrol that meets on Tuesday and Thursday mornings.  W...

In this episode, we go behind-the-scenes with Rogue coach and curriculum writer Jen Harney to talking about how to build a training plan. Many times on this show, we have touched on the high-level elements of a program and on how to structure macrocycles over time, but we haven't been specific on the nuts and bolts of building a training plan. In this discussion, we do that and specifically discus...

In follow-up to episode #132, James Dodds is back on the show to talk about 6 more reasons why runners miss their goals. This one gets a little bit more existential than the first, so be prepared to have your mind bended just a little bit! Plus, we start with some listener email, including responses from James and I.

Cross-posting from my new Clean Sport Collective Podcast with Kara Goucher and Shanna Burnette: In this 4th episode of the  Clean Sport Collective  podcast, we interview Jenny Simpson (@trackjenny) to get her perspective on anti-doping efforts in sport. Jenny is one of the greatest US 1-mile and 1500m runners of all time. She owns 3 World Championship medals (1 gold and 2 silvers) and an Olympic m...

In this episode, we jump right into a discussion with 2 athletes that I coach in Austin - Jessie Barnes (@thejessiest) and Peter Hogan. Jessie was also a guest on episode #103. With Jessie and Peter, we talk about body image and body positivity including the insecurities that each of us carry with regard to body image and how we have tried to overcome them. This is not an easy topic to discussion,...

Johanna Gretschel (@jojo_shea) joins me for this full distance recap of the NCAA Championships this past weekend in Austin, TX. We talk about our top takeaways from the meet and give you the top collegiate athletes to watch as some move onto the next level. Sadly though, we must start on a somber note as Gabe Grunewald passed away on Tuesday. Gabe faced her cancer journey with courage and grace an...

In this episode, I start with an intro that includes: - A quick recap of NCAA Champs in Austin, TX. - A recap of the 10K Road Champs for US women... shout-out to Sara Hall for the win! - Some final respects to Gabe Grunewald whose husband Justin recently announced she was in her final days after a long journey with cancer. Then, I turn to an interview with Jason Fitzgerald from the Strength Runnin...

In this episode, we start with a intro reaction to a listener email about the cost of recovery. Thanks Paul! Then, James and I turn to a discussion on the top reasons why runners miss their goals. If you are struggling with a big goal, then this episode might resonate with you. Please give us feedback or input on this episode for our Part 2 discussion. You can email chris@roguerunning.com . Also,...

I am excited to introduce the Clean Sport Collective podcast with this first episode. I am cross-posting it here, so that you can see what we are doing with this new podcast. After this week, you will be able to see more episodes at cleansport.libsyn.com (we have already posted 3 including this one), and they will be up on itunes as well soon. The Clean Sport Collective is a community of powerful...

In this episode, I bring back episode 118 Sasha Gollish (at her request) to talk about performance engineering. We talk about practical tips to improve performance in the areas of sleep, nutrition, habit tracking, goal setting and more. In particular, she coaches me up on sleep which is probably my biggest opportunity area.  Sasha is an elite level athlete, 2:32 marathoner, and aspiring Olympian f...

In this episode, we jump straight to my interview with Emily Sisson. Emily just ran the 2nd fastest debut marathon ever by an American with her 2:23 in London. That time is also good for 7th all-time among American women. We talk about her move up to the marathon, her training for it, and break down the race itself as well. Plus, we get her take on training with Molly Huddle, the Game of Thrones f...

In this episode, I start with an anti-doping rant on the recently announced news that Eunice Kirwa, Olympic silver medalist from Rio, has been suspended for an EPO positive. I talk about the case and then lay out a few things that need to be done in the sport to truly clean it up.  Then at 19:20 in, we start the audio from my live podcast with Charlie Engle and Michael Wardian. Both are ultra runn...