Running Rogue

The Berlin Marathon is coming up THIS Sunday, Sept 16th, and we give you all of the info you need to watch as a fan, plus predictions as always. Also in this episode, we introduce a new voice to the podcast - Johanna Gretschel (@jojo_shea on Twitter). Johanna is a freelance sports/running journalist who used to work with FloTrack. She knows her stuff and jumps right in with our banter to share pre...

In the intro this week, we talk about the addition of Gwen Jorgensen to the Chicago Marathon field, the results of the US 20K championship, and Colleen Quigley's latest results from Europe.  Then at 23:20 into the episode, we shift to the final part of our series on "What does the race require?" This time we talk about the marathon including answers to questions like: - How many 20 milers should y...

Here we go with Round 2 of our call of the Diamond League finals, this time as we watch the finals in Brussels. Featured in this episode are the WSteeple, W1500, M800, and M5000. 

We are mixing things up this week and providing 2 episodes where we preview each Diamond League middle distance and distance event, make predictions, and then give you our reactions as the races go off live. In this first part, we will discuss the Diamond League Finals in Zurich on Thursday, August 30th. Events include the W800, M1500, MSteeple, and W5000. Listen and just enjoy being a fan!

For the intro this week, we cover new additions to the NYC Marathon field, the historic Falmouth Road Race, and some way-too-early predictions for the US Women's Steeple in 2019. Do 1500 PRs mean anything for the race between Emma Coburn, Colleen Quigley, and Courtney Frerichs? If so, Colleen might just have a leg up if she can stay healthy.  Then at 23 minutes into this episode, we continue our s...

As our intro, we talk about amazing performances from two inspiring teenagers at the European Championships, including how one of Steve's early-year predictions came true. Then, we turn to part 2 of our series on "What Does the Race Require," this time covering the 5K distance with an intro to our discussion on the 10K and half marathon that will come in part 3.  Links from the episode: Mondo Dupl...

It's episode #2 in our Endorphin Book Club series!  We start with a breakdown on 3 intro topics including the Sir Walter Miler, the Beach to Beacon 10K, and the newly announced elite fields for the Chicago Marathon. Does Steve think Jordan Hasay has a chance at the American Record, held currently by none other than Deena Kastor herself? Then at 37:55 into the episode, we turn to our interview with...

We start this episode with a discussion on the 2020 Olympic Trials including the newly announced venue for them and LetsRun.com's way-too-early Trials podium pics which you can see here: Men's predictions from LetsRun.com: http://www.letsrun.com/news/2018/07/two-years-tokyo-tell-u-s-mens-distance-runners-will-2020-olympic-team/ Women's predictions from LetsRun.com: http://www.letsrun.com/news/2018...

In the intro, we talk about all things European track including Shelby Houlihan's new 5K American Record. We also address speculation that Shelby Houlihan might be doping. Do we believe in her or not? And should you? Here is the Runner's World article that we reference in the discussion: https://www.runnersworld.com/news/a22520474/shelby-houlihan-is-on-a-hot-streak/ Then 24 minutes into the record...

The epic Women's Steeple from Monaco happened to be on when we were recording our introduction to episode #84. So, we kept the microphones on and recorded our "live" reactions. Our video feeds were staggered from each other's so it's a very rough out-take, but we thought people might enjoy this "behind the scenes" audio of Steve and I watching a race together. We've discussed trying to live call o...

In our intro, we get answers to critical questions such as: "What did Steve and Chris link of the Women's Steeple race in Monaco?" Hint: Wow.  "Did Des Linden listen to and respond directly to one of Steve's running rants?" Hint: Definitely not, but she disagrees with Steve on at least one thing. "What kind of listeners are we hoping to speak to?" Hint: It's not about your weekly mileage. Then at...

By way of intro this week, Chris gets to brag about his spot-on Peachtree picks, and then we talk about why it's time to jump on the Shelby Houlihan bandwagon if you can catch it.  Plus, we share this sobering blog from Tianna Bartoletta (Olympic long jump gold medalist) on the state of the sport and her worth in it: https://www.theycallmetb.com/blog/2018/7/10/a-foreign-currency At 31:42, we get t...

In this episode, we cover intro topics that include Desiree Linden leaving Brooks Hansons, a big half marathon PR for Sara Hall, and predictions for the US 10K road championships in Atlanta.  You can listen to the Desiree Linden podcasts referenced here: - Finding Mastery:  https://findingmastery.net/des-linden/ - Rich Roll:  http://www.richroll.com/podcast/des-linden-375/ Then at 21:20 into the e...

We start with an intro recap of the US Track & Field Championships, covering who won the prediction contest as well as the surprises and big winners from the weekend. Then, in the 36th minute, we bring Alex Hutchinson in studio with us in Austin to discuss his book Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance  as our first book in the Endorphin Book Club. We've also ha...

In this episode starting at 28:15, we interview Jay Dicharry, physical therapist and biomechanics expert, on his 2 books - Running Rewired and Anatomy for Runners. He talks about the importance of understanding your individual strengths and weaknesses in flexibility, mobility, strength and form, and then working to improve your weaknesses. Jay is a wealth of deep knowledge, and any runner should h...

The US Track Champs are going off this weekend. This episode has our previews and predictions. Tune in this weekend to see how it all plays out! The 10K kicks things off on Thursday night on NBC Sports Gold. Then, the meet will be broadcast on NBC live on Saturday and Sunday from 3-5 pm CST. Start lists:  http://www.usatf.org/Events---Calendar/2018/USATF-Outdoor-Championships/Status-of-Entries.asp...

We have a lot to cover with our intro this week as we talk about the Comrades Marathon, Rupp v. Farah at the Chicago Marathon, the latest on Asbel Kiprop and his doping defense, and the NCAA Championships. You can see the links we reference here: - Asbel Kiprop statement: https://www.facebook.com/asbel.kiprop/posts/1881183131913874 - Replay of USC 4 x 400 win: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9XUf...

In our intro for this episode, we discuss Emma Coburn's first steeple races of the season at Rome and Oslo and check-in on Chris's prediction that she would be beaten by an American this year. Then, we discuss the impending demolition of Hayward Field and the ongoing attempts to Save Hayward against the wishes of even Nike's Phil Knight who will be funding the project. Then at 29:50, we bring on D...

With episode #77 of the podcast, we have 3 intro topics: A fun email from episode 45 guest Megan Lyons on our Running Rants (episode #76). Endorphin Book Club, Book #1. Recaps and commentary on six Prefontaine Classic races.  Then, we turn to our main topic at 30:25 into the episode covering training paces and goal times. How should you determine your training paces? Then, how do you translate tho...

In our intro this week we cover EPO in baseball (?), a story on the great Patrick Sang (coach of Eliud Kipchoge), and picks for 4 races in the Prefontaine Classic. You can check up on those picks already as the race went off this weekend.  Then at 32 minutes, we turn to 10 running pet peeves, 5 each from Steve and Chris. Some will inspire. Others might infuriate you. We welcome the debate so do se...

In our introduction, we cover the recent USATF Road Series results at the half marathon and 25K distances including Gwen Jorgensen's road debut as a BTC athlete. Plus, we briefly tease Galen Rupp and Jordan Hasay's next marathon decision. Then at 31:55, we bring on Greg McMillan to talk about all things coaching including his world famous McMillan Pace Calculator. You can learn more about Greg at...

We cover the following intro topics in this episode: - Asbel Kiprop EPO positive - Galen Rupp win and PR in Prague  - Alex Hutchinson article on recovery methods (see links below) Then at 33:05 into the episode, we shift gears to continue our series on quality workouts, covering 3 additional categories with details and examples. Plus, we tell you where a hill workout fits into all of this. Listen...

In our intro this week, we cover three topics: - Jenny Simpson's American 2-mile record. - The US Marathon Olympic Trials in Atlanta on February 29, 2020. - The new rules governing who can compete as a female by the IAAF. Then at 28:05, we shift to a new series defining what we mean by a quality workout (aka speed workout). We will take at least 2-3 episodes to discuss the varying kinds of speed w...

With this episode, we start with a London Marathon recap. Then starting at minute 33:35, we begin a follow-up conversation with Lee, Amanda, and Greg from our prior "Purpose in Practice" episodes (#59 and #60).  They reflect on those purpose discussions and then discuss how purpose played into their training cycle and their racing outcomes. In addition, you get first hand testimonials on our podca...

With episode #71, we interview 2018 Capitol 10K champion Joe Stilin from Zap Fitness in North Carolina. Joe is a Princeton graduate who also competed at the University of Texas during his masters program. Joe holds the UT mile record which he stole from Olympic silver medalist Leo Manzano.  Joe is an aspiring marathoner who only recently ran his first 10K. This interview highlights elements in the...