Running Rogue

In the intro to this podcast, we talk about Galen Rupp's return to the Chicago Marathon after Achilles surgery as well as results from the USATF Distance Classic at Occidental College including another amazing result from Stephanie Bruce.  Then, at 9:50 into the episode, I welcome two NY Times bestselling authors to the show in David Epstein and Alex Hutchinson to talk about David's new book Range...

This episode begins with a short introduction including announcements about a live podcast recording at Rogue on May 17th with Michael Wardian and Charlie Engle. We will do a run at 6 pm and then Q&A with Michael and Charlie at 6:45/7:00 pm. You can find event details here: https://www.facebook.com/events/300818644149908/ Then at 7:15 into the episode, the audio begins from my live (with audience)...

In this Mother's Day episode, I start with shout-outs to mom runners out there including Kara Goucher, Alysia Montano, Sara Hall, Steph Bruce, and Kellyn Taylor who are making an impact on our sport in tangible and FAST ways. See below for the NY Times article featuring Kara and Alysia and the sacrifices they were forced to make when having kids: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/12/opinion/nike-mat...

In this episode, I start with a few announcements on where you can access Rogue training including in-person training in Austin, Dallas, Houston, and NYC and virtual training via our podcast from anywhere you might live in the world For our virtual/podcast program, that will re-start on June 3rd. Sign-ups are not live yet but they will be soon, and you can find more info about it here:  https://ww...

In this episode, I start with reactions to the London Marathon results as Kipchoge confirms he is indeed the GOAT once again. Then, I give my perspective on the recent CAS decision on Caster Semenya which will prevent her from competing unless she reduces her testosterone levels. It is a complex issue with no perfect answers, and I try to tiptoe into the discussion. Then at 30:25 into the episode,...

This special edition episode is focused primarily on the Austin Runners in the group. The Austin Runners Club is a strong central force in the Austin Running community as is responsible for key fixtures in the community like the Decker Challenge, the Daisy 5K (coming up on May 18th), the Distance Challenge, and many more initiatives/events. If you live in Austin and you aren't already a member, th...

In this interview, I chat with Allie Kieffer (@kiefferallie) in studio who is currently training in Austin. Allie needs no introduction as she has recently finished 5th and 7th at NYC with a 2:28 marathon PR.  In this episode, we talk about her reactions to the Boston Marathon, overcoming injury, her rise in the sport, leaving her coach Brad Hudson, and much more.  If you aren't inspired by Allie,...

In this special edition episode, I bring on former Berlin preview guest Johanna (Jojo) Gretschel to recap Boston as well as preview and predict the races in London on Sunday. The women go off on Sunday in London 4:25 AM EST and then the men start at 5:10 AM EST. Races can be streamed on NBC Sports Gold or watched in the US on the Olympic Channel. Will Kipchoge win yet again? If so, can he go after...

In this final episode in the mini-series, we answer your questions from the prior episodes including: - What happens if you wake up with a low HRV score on race day? - How should you think about macro nutrient/meal timing through out the day? - What products do we recommend for protein supplementation? - How should older athletes think about recovery and nutrition? - What additional tests do we re...

In this episode, I interview director Sanjay Rawal to discuss his recent documentary - 3100: Run and Become - on the Self Transcendence 3,100 Mile Race. In this race, athletes run 3,100 miles over the course of 52 days around a half-mile city block in Queens, NY. That's 60 miles per day in the heart of the NYC summer. In our discussion, we talk about the story behind the race as well as the athlet...

In this episode, we complete our mini-series on the Human Performance Project, discussing agile coaching and health care. We discuss how to listen to and measure your body and then how to adjust your training and lifestyle accordingly. This includes discussions on heart rate, heart rate variability as well as genetic markers and key blood values. Plus, we announced that we will have a bonus fifth...

In this episode, I jump straight into an interview with Katie Visco who has plans to run across Australia this summer. Katie is an ultra runner who 10 years ago became one of the first women to ever run across the US on a solo adventure. We talk with Katie about the reasons behind both journeys, what is involved in preparation, and how she is training to cover 30+ miles per day through the Austral...

Our Boston Marathon weekend coverage continues with this special edition interview with Justyn Knight from the Reebok Boston Track Club. Justyn is a 2-time NCAA Champion from Syracuse. He ran the BAA 5K this morning and finished 3rd only 3 seconds back of winner Hagos Gebrhiwet. Justyn breaks down the race from his perspective and then shares stories from his running past, present and future. Plus...

Live from Boston... I break it all down on how Marathon Monday will go down, including opening thoughts on how Boston racers might manage the potential weather. Listen in to get my predictions for the races as well as insights from the elite press conferences, including discussions I hold with almost all of the top Americans. Plus, follow along on Monday on Facebook live ( www.facebook.com/rogueru...

In this episode of the Human Performance Project mini-series, we are joined by very special guest and Olympic 1500m gold medalist Matthew Centrowitz (@mgcentro) who trains with the Bowerman Track Club.  For this episode, we talk about things to consider within diet and nutrition in order to optimize performance including discussion on Matthew's own approach to nutrition and how that is now evolvin...

In this episode, I start with a few current events, recapping the World Cross Country Championships and Emily Sisson's recent 10K (and Olympic Qualifying Standard) at Stanford. Then at 26 minutes, we turn to an interview with Molly Dykstra, one of the coaches from our Rogue Training groups based in Dallas ( www.roguetraining.run ). Molly coaches a half marathon group for us there based out of the...

We continue our series on Human Performance with this second episode in the series about the Model of Degeneration or how things can go wrong in your body. We start with a short preamble on the mind/body connection discussed in the last episode and then jump into this model which includes discussions on: - Diet, Digestion, and Elimination - Inflammation - Blood Sugar Dysregulation, Anemia, Blood C...

Ryan Hall stopped by the Running Rogue podcast studio in February, and I am excited to release this interview with him on his new book:  Run the Mile You're In: Finding God in Every Step.  The book covers lessons from Ryan's career as an elite-level marathoner as well as his new passion in weight training. Ryan Hall needs no introduction, but he a two-time Olympian and the fastest ever US marathon...

I am excited to bring you this mid-week mini series over the next 4 weeks with prior show guests Dr. Noah Moos (episode 78) and Rogue Trail guru Jason Brooks (episodes 94 and 105). These episodes will post on Wednesdays in addition to my normal weekly episodes that come on Sundays. In this series, we discuss the beyond-training elements that might impact human performance such as stress, diet, sle...

In this episode, I start with a few current event topics including results from the NYC Half Marathon and an update on the Olympic qualifying process from USATF (via www.letsrun.com ).  Then at 21 minutes in, I turn to an interview with Canadian elite athlete (and 2:32 marathoner) Sasha Gollish. She was in Austin for training to escape the cold winter of Toronto, so I got to join her for a few run...

In this episode, we bring Alex Hutchinson back on the show to do a deep dive into a smorgasbord of his recent Sweat Science articles. We cover everything from what makes the Nike 4% Vapor Fly shoes work (foam or the carbon fiber plate?) to what we can learn from elites on running form to how to fuel a cross-Antarctica ski expedition. Plus, we get Alex's predictions on Kipchoge vs. Farah coming up...

In this episode, I break down some running current events from the first half of March including Yomif Kejelcha's indoor mile world record, the Tokyo Marathon, the Road to Gold Olympic Marathon Trials test event in Atlanta, and the release of the new IAAF Olympic Standards for Tokyo 2020. There is a lot happening in the running world, and we aren't even to outdoor reason yet!

In this episode, we jump straight into the interview with Adam Goucher on the book Running with the Buffaloes by Chris Lear. The book chronicles Adam's pursuit of the NCAA Cross Country title in 1998 at the University of Colorado.  Adam (aka Mr. Kara Goucher) is a 4 time NCAA champion, Olympian in 5K and has the highest US male finish in World Cross (6th) since 1986. He now runs the business Run t...

In this episode, I start with a recap of the US Indoor Championships, covering the highlights from the weekend of races including an American Record from 16-year-old Athing Mu.  Results can be found here:  https://usatf.org/usatf/files/6e/6e186d55-97ae-4660-9205-454d95ab3fd2.htm Then at 15:00 into the episode, James and I begin talking about workout management and how to get the most from your wor...

In this episode, we give you the details on the who, what, when, where, how, and why of getting started with a running program. I am joined by long-time Rogue coach and member Marilyn Faulkner who coaches one of our Couch to 5K programs here in Austin. You can follow Marilyn on instagram at @bumpitupfitness. This episode is for everyone who wants to get started or restart a running program as well...