Running Rogue

In this short and sweet episode, I start with discussion on the new date for the Boston Marathon and give my predictions on whether or not the fall major marathons will happen. Then, I talk about how to incorporate down weeks into your training. What are they? Why should you be taking them? What do they look like when you do take them? To answer that last question, I give you 6 tips on how to take...

As I enter 2021, one of the themes in my personal running journey is to get back to the basics of the work, to embrace and enjoy the fundamentals in order to lay a foundation for big goals still to come. In this episode, I talk about 5 pillars of a solid running foundation that will keep you happy, healthy, and getting faster in the sport for years to come. This episode is not only for those strug...

In this conversation, I talk with Cami Hawkins, CEO of Marathon Kids, about getting kids to fall in love with running. Marathon Kids is a national organization that has the mission to show kids through running that they can achieve more than they ever thought possible and be on the path to healthier lives. Marathon Kids has served over 2.5 million kindergarten through 5th graders in its 25 years a...

I am excited to bring you this conversation with Michael Krajicek, founder of Atreyu Running. Michael's story is a fascinating one as a renaissance man who has made a living as a gig player in the music industry, as the owner/operator of a novelty hot dog restaurant, and now as the visionary behind the running shoe subscription business called Atreyu Running . He also cut his teeth in the running...

In this episode to kick off the new year, Chris returns to his hosting duties and welcomes guest James Dodds to the conversation. James is a prior guest on the show and fellow Rogue coach. Chris opens up about the reasons for taking his break in the final two months of 2020, plus gives the lessons he learned during that time. Then, Chris and James turn to predictions about what racing will look li...

As mentioned in episode 207, Chris will be taking a break from hosting the podcast until January. In his place, fellow Rogue coaches Jennifer Howard-Brown and Ruth England are leading a series of conversations with everyday women who we find incredibly inspiring. In this conversation, we feature episode 120 guest and a coach in our Dallas-area community... Molly Dykstra. Chris will be back next we...

As mentioned in episode 207, Chris will be taking a break from hosting the podcast until January. In his place, fellow Rogue coaches Jennifer Howard-Brown and Ruth England are leading a series of conversations with everyday women who we find incredibly inspiring. In this conversation, we feature Rogue community member Brenda Stephens. She shares her gut-wrenching story of how running helped save h...

In this conversation, we feature a Rogue coach from our Austin  community – Emily Kozel. As mentioned in episode 207, Chris will be taking a break from hosting the podcast until January. In his place, fellow Rogue coaches Jennifer Howard-Brown and Ruth England are leading a series of conversations with everyday women who we find incredibly inspiring. For those that want to take advantage of the of...

In this conversation, we feature a long-time Rogue member Emily Howell as she tells her story about how running has helped her through a variety of personal challenges. As mentioned in episode 207, Chris will be taking a break from hosting the podcast until January. In his place, fellow Rogue coaches Jennifer Howard-Brown and Ruth England are leading a series of conversations with everyday women w...

As mentioned in episode 207, Chris will be taking a break from hosting the podcast until January. In his place, fellow Rogue coaches Jennifer Howard-Brown and Ruth England are leading a series of conversations with everyday women who we find incredibly inspiring. In this conversation, we feature an original Rogue coach Janie Hayes.

As mentioned in episode 207, Chris will be taking a break from hosting the podcast until January. In his place, fellow Rogue coaches Jennifer Howard-Brown and Ruth England are leading a series of conversations with everyday women who we find incredibly inspiring. In this conversation, we feature Chris's wife Amy McClung. You will see that he married way up!

As mentioned in episode 207, Chris will be taking a break from hosting the podcast until January. In his place, fellow Rogue coaches Jennifer Howard-Brown and Ruth England are leading a series of conversations with everyday women who we find incredibly inspiring. In this conversation, we feature a Rogue coach from our Dallas-area community – Shannon Suess. Also, go to takecareof.com and use code -...

As mentioned in episode 207, Chris will be taking a break from hosting the podcast until January. In his place, fellow Rogue coaches Jennifer Howard-Brown and Ruth England are leading a series of conversations with everyday women who we find incredibly inspiring. In this conversation, we feature episode 186 guest and Rogue community member Dionn Schaffner.

In this episode, we kick off a series of interviews with *regular* women who will bring you maximum inspiration for running and life. First up is episodes 2 and 39 guest, Allison Macsas. Allison is a 3-time Olympic Trials Marathon qualifier and leader of Rogue Expeditions. She is fast, smart, creative, and oh so inspiring. I think you will love getting to know her a little better. Ruth England and...

In this week's episode, Brodie Sharpe, physiotherapist and host of the Run Smarter podcast joins me for a new edition of the true-false episodes. This time we discuss running injuries in an attempt to debunk many of the myths associated with avoiding, getting, and recovering from injury. Topics include when pain is or is not your friend, whether or not running is bad for your knees, and whether or...

With the proliferation of new wearable technology (including the Oura ring and Whoop band), you may have heard the term - heart rate variability - as a new way to track your recovery and readiness on any given day.  It seems simple on the surface, but it's a little more complicated in application than you might think. In this episode, Jason and I break it all down in an attempt to explain heart ra...

In this episode, Jason Brooks joins me for the 2nd part of our two part conversation on stress. In episode 202, we discussed total stress loan and the concept of stress inventory in order to set your stress baseline objectively. Now in episode 204, we discuss putting that concept into action with the stress management audit to help you manage, minimize or eliminate unproductive stress in your life...

In this episode, I break down all of the action in the London Marathon from Kipchoge's big defeat to Sara Hall's kick finish for 2nd and everything in between. There is so much inspiration to go around with this race, and I may have just scratched the surface in discussing it. If you are looking for hope for your running these days, then I think this episode might just be for you.

If you are a listener with a question, be careful what you ask because you might just end up on the show! In this week's episode, I talk to listener Sherri from Florida who emailed last week with several questions about managing an injury while trying to continue training. I address some of her questions in episode 190, but this conversation brings in the practical side featuring Sherri's story. W...

In this episode, I begin with a preview of the London Marathon including my picks for the elite race coming on Sunday, October 4th. Who will win in the head-to-head match up of Bekele vs. Kipchoge? And, can Brigid Kosgei break another world record? Then in the ~24th minute, I turn to part one of a two-part conversation with Jason Brooks on stress. In this first part of the discussion, we talk abou...

In this episode, I talk about the why, what, and how of effort-based training. It's important to remember that achieving your fitness goals is directly related to running at varying effort-levels in order to build your aerobic system in all of the right ways. Pace is only a proxy for effort. Effort is still king. And in order to effectively execute your training, then I believe every athlete shoul...

Episode 200 is here! This is a big milestone for me as a podcaster, and I wanted this episode to be a love letter to you, the listener for supporting me for the last 4 years. Thank you to all of those who wrote in with emails for episode 200, and special thanks to hard core listeners Jennifer and Jafar for joining this episode to share their stories and their favorite episodes and to ask questions...

In this prelude to the big episode #200, Chris and Jason Brooks chat with strength coach Travis Goyeneche to discuss his strength training principles and his approach to periodizing strength training within a run training cycle. We talk about the importance of clean, fundamental movement patterns for all runners (including Olympians) and how to build upon clean movement in order to find new speed...

In this episode, we address an important topic brought to me by Erin Osenbaugh, a member of the Rogue Running community here in Austin. She raised the issue of size inclusivity in the community and how we can better make those with all body types and sizes feel included. This discussion centers around her own journey on this topic as someone who came to running as an adult. We discuss the implicit...

In last week's episode, Frank Shorter talked about following your instincts, knowing when to press and when to rest in training. BUT... that is easier said than done. It's really hard in practice and generally takes a lot of experience to get the balance right. Even at 20 years of running, however, I still make those mistakes.  In this episode, I give you cues to use within a training season and w...