Running Stronger: Training for Everyday Athletes

Here are 7 common training errors I see from runners of all levels. It doesn't matter how long you've been doing an activity - I see these basic errors from new runners as well as veterans of the sport who've been training for decades. Enjoy! ----- Notes: Signing up for races too early Using poor or irrelevant testing metrics Getting stuck in a form of training Thinking more is better...

An impromptu episode to discuss a few things that have been on my mind and why I've been MIA the past month. Enjoy! ----- Notes: Running faster to get faster Why I've been MIA How people weaponize "priorities" Don't dwell on the bad stuff ----- Links: Watch the Video ----- Want to be able to ask your own questions for this podcast? Head to the Trail and Ultra Running Training...

This week I had the pleasure of interviewing  Aric Manning - co-creator of the Trail Manners podcast and a legend in the sport. I really enjoyed talking to Aric and I almost guarantee if you love the sport of trail running, you'll love this conversation. If you do, you should listen to the Trail Manners podcast if you don't already. NOTE: We lost connection right after the 23-minute mark f...

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Strength training is important - and it's more than just about performance. Strength training can help your longevity, both in running and just as a human. In this episode, I discuss a recent study that I've seen some people use to say strength training isn't particularly important. I break down what the study actually shows, when strength work might not be a good use of your time, and...

Am I too heavy? Is my weight making me unhealthy? Would losing "a couple pounds" help me run faster? I discuss weight with people on a weekly (sometimes daily) basis and am tired of the misinformation from both ends. Weight plays a factor in your running. It's probably not as much of a factor as you think. It's definitely NOT as simple as "lighter = faster." In this episode, I tried to deliver the...

This week I'm interviewing Jeremy Smith and Jeff Fullmer! Jeremy Smith is a long time coach who has coached 100s of youth runners in the Idaho Falls area. Personally, his accomplishments include a 2014 finish at the Boston Marathon and a sub 30-hour finish at the 2016 Bear 100. Jeff Fullmer is the founder of the Idaho Falls Trail Runners group and loves nothing more than getting into the trails to...

Why sugar isn't the devil. I see and hear an insane amount of misinformation around sugar, and while I don't think it's something you should prioritize in your diet, we also should stop treating it like it's the root of all evil. And why as an athlete, you might BENEFIT from sugar at some points throughout your year. Links: Why Sugar Did Not Cause the Obesity Epidemic Sugar Is Not Inflammatory ---...

This week I'm releasing an interview with Matt Hutson - an athlete I coached for a while last year to attempt the IMTUF 100. I actually thought that I'd released this interview back in October, but found it last week and realized I'd never put it out. Matt is a truly incredible athlete and I bet you'll learn a lot from his experience running these races. I'd be surprised if you don't see some incr...

This week I'm interviewing Elizabeth Knight! Elizabeth lives and runs in Portland, Oregon. When she’s not on the trails in Forest Park, she works as a nurse practitioner and owns an integrative health coaching practice, Flower Power Health, where she works with runners. She’s passionate about science, inclusivity, and helping people approach their bodies with kindness and curiosity. A few of her f...

I'm re-releasing this interview because Matt just won the 48 hour category at Across the Years!!! A few months ago, I had the pleasure of interviewing Matt Shepard (Shep) - a Canadian runner and someone I'm proud to call my friend. After meeting Matt a year ago, he and I will connect every couple months to discuss training, nutrition, life, and what's been going on. And that's exactly what this wa...

Plantar Fasciitis is a painful condition that affects a lot of runners. It's by far the most common cause of foot pain for runners and I'm currently struggling with it a bit myself. But it's not "death sentence" for your running. In this episode, we take a deep dive on all things plantar fasciitis. Hope you get something out of this. ----- Notes: Do you have plantar fasciitis? What is plantar fasc...

2022 was an... educational year for me. It was challenging in almost every way, but I also used those challenges to try and improve. Here are a few lessons I learned in 2022 that I'm going to try and use to succeed in 2023. Full disclosure, I was sick for this recording - so I was a little foggy and my mental processing was a bit slow. Also, a not for clarity's sake: About halfway through I said s...

As we're thinking about the 2023 season, you might be thinking about a coach. Here's how to find a good coach that will help you reach your goals this year. Interested in the coaching scholarship? APPLY HERE Submissions close at the end of January 1st. Winner will be announced January 2nd. ----- Notes: Do you even really need a coach? How to find a good coach FOR YOU Some red flags for less-than-g...

Enjoying winter but don't want to lose progress from last season? Or just going stir crazy from the cold? I'm going to discuss how to get more out of your winter season. Even if you're enjoying your winter, you should keep a few things in mind if you want to run well next season. Hope you enjoy the episode! ----- Notes: Taking some time off Maintaining what you've built Frequency Building strength...

Ross Ward recently finished his first 50k race at the Miner 49er in Iowa! I've been coaching Ross for a few months and watching his journey of improvement has been a pleasure. It's been my honor to coach him and I'm really glad he agreed to chat with me on the podcast to discuss what he learned about training and nutrition in preparation for his first 50k race. Hope you enjoy it! Notes: Ross's fir...

Tyler Amendolare recently finished his first 50k at the Sadlers Creek Stumble! We sat down to discuss the race, training, nutrition, and how running can teach you about life. Tyler's a great guy who's made huge leaps in the past year and I think you're going to get a lot out of this interview. Hope you enjoy it! Notes: How Tyler started running The Sadlers Creek Stumble Camping for a race Pacing V...

November 19, 2022 - I ran my first ultra race, the Dead Horse 50-Miler. It was everything I expected. Difficult. Fun. Painful. But most importantly, I learned a lot. Here are some lessons I learned from the race as well as a recap of the event. Hope you get something out of it. NOTE: The sound quality isn't good. I recorded this at my mom's house before Thanksgiving and didn't have my usual audio...

Food is complicated. It shouldn't be, but it can be difficult to navigate our modern food environment in a way that supports your goals. This is the most comprehensive episode I've recorded on nutrition fundamentals. The information in this episode should help most people get most of the way to their goals - all without nonsense gimmicks like eating raw liver or giving up entire food groups. If yo...

Amanda Brooks is the owner/founder/head coach of Run to the Finish - one of the OG running blogs in the running world. She and I sat down to discuss running as an aging athlete. Let's be honest, this episode applies to everyone. We're all aging all the time. Even if you don't yet qualify as a "masters" runner or "elderly," we would all do well to prepare a little bit for when our bodies don't quit...

We all like a good motivational speech. Or video. Or book. Yet for most of us, relying on motivation is actually a great way to guarantee we'll never reach our goals. Motivation feels good and can be a useful tool, but it's a pretty terrible way to create true success. In this episode, I share why motivation isn't the answer and what we should be targeting instead. Hope you get something out of it...

5 Strength Programs for Runners out NOW! CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD Burnout is REAL. Eventually, if you push yourself hard enough, long enough, all the stress will come together to create burnout. With our stressful lives and big training schedules, we're at a pretty high risk to get overwhelmed and burnt out. So let's talk burnout. What it is. Why we experience it. And what you can do to try and prev...

Scott Hundertmark recently finished his first 100-miler at Mines of Spain! We sat down to discuss the race and how he trained - but also how to get it done when almost everything goes wrong. This was a raw conversation and I really appreciate Scott being so open in sharing his story. Ultra running isn't always pretty and sometimes the ugliness isn't the "David Goggins broke his feet but still...

A bit of an off-the-cuff episode... There can be a huge advantage to setting big goals - it spurs motivation and gives you something to chase.  Yet it can also lead people to go too hard, too fast and completely ignore the journey along the way. As with everything, finding a balance between these two things requires some nuance and personalization. And while we're on the topic of personalizat...

Elisabeth Scott is the owner/founder/head coach of Running Explained - a very popular Instagram page and running podcast. She and I sat down to discuss running fundamentals. So whether you're newer to the scene or just need a reminder, we discuss the fundamentals of running - from going easy to fitting running into your busy life. This would also be a perfect episode to share with that particular...