Running Rogue

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...

In this episode, I start with a quick recap on the Millrose Games, discussing the 800m and 1 mile races. Congrats to Ajee Wilson and Donovan Brazier on new US records in the 800m. Also, congrats to my episode 109 guests, Colleen Quigley and Kate Grace on going 2nd and 3rd in the women's mile, with Colleen earning a new PR.  Then at 14:30 into the discussion, I start an interview with Kara Goucher...

In this episode, we jump into an interview with Rogue athlete and coach - Ashley Rollins. She ran a huge personal best at the California International Marathon to secure her first Boston Qualifier, at least she thought she did. Unfortunately, her time won't count in the official results. Listen in to learn more about Ashley and her journey from new runner to running a Boston qualifying time to now...

I am excited to bring you two great athlete interviews this week with Cory McGee and Stephanie Garcia. Thank you to New Balance who brought these athletes to the show in conjunction with their Start a Riot music video and campaign featuring Cory McGee, Stephanie Garcia, Lisanne DeWitt, and Bev Ramos. The campaign is all about featuring the power and energy of strong females, and it's great to see...

In this episode, we start with a recap of fast times at the Houston Marathon and Half Marathon. Chris makes predictions about what the race means for Emily Sisson's future and pays homage to the career of Kara Goucher. Then starting at 18:50 into the episode, we turn to a fascinating discussion with Christie Aschwanden and Alex Hutchinson on the science of recovery modalities. Christie is a writer...

In the intro, we break down the recently announced London and Boston Marathon fields, including perhaps the greatest field ever assembled for a women's marathon. Plus, Chris gives his way too early picks for the wins in both races. Then, at 17:45, episode #67 guest Colleen Quigley comes on to help break the ice with Kate Grace with fun questions about the #BowermanBabes. We get answers to pressing...

In this episode, we start with a quick intro to preview Kara Goucher's first marathon in 3 years in Houston and discuss the just-released Olympic Trials course in Atlanta. Then, we turn to an interview with Zach Bitter, US 100-mile Record Holder. He's an ultra-runner by specialty but we cover all topics with him from training periodization to using heart rate to mental training and diet.  You will...

Guest hosting with me this week is episode #8 and #37 guest James Dodds. In this one, we riff on 8 tips for staying healthy as a runner in 2019 with a bonus #9 at the end when James introduces the too too rule. As our intro this week, we dig into James's fandom, and he names two of his favorites from the running archives, plus we get a little James philosophy to start things off. Consistency is ki...

In this episode, we start with Chris's top 3 running performances for the year for both the US and the world, getting input from our guest Brogan Austin. Who will get the top spot?!? Our guest, Brogan Austin won the US Marathon Championships in Sacramento at CIM for the breakthrough performance he's been waiting for since college. Listen in to learn about his up and down journey and how he made tw...

In this episode, we continue our series on trail running with special guests Jason Brooks and Paul Terranova, both trail running badasses themselves. To ground our discussion, we discuss the top "failure points" in ultra-marathons and then help give you strategies to address them from blister management to GI distress. You have to be a problem solver on the trail, and it starts with getting educat...

We are excited to introduce details on Season 3 of our podcast training group which starts on December 31st. You have until January 18th to join us with 3 training tracks: - Speed development (5K/10K) - Spring half marathon - Spring marathon (including Boston) We encourage you to target races in April and May. Get more details and sign-up here: https://www.roguerunning.com/podcasttraining/