Running Stronger: Training for Everyday Athletes

Are you doing any of these? When it comes to progress, consistency is key. In fact, it's the MOST important thing. If you're going to make progress, consistency matters above all else because it is the foundation of your training. Yet I often see people unintentionally sabotage their consistency with 3 mistakes that we don't discuss nearly enough. Want to know what they are? You'll have to listen...

Makinsie Bartholomew is a Utah athlete who recently finished the infamous Bigfoot 200. We got together to discuss triathlons, running 200 miles, trail hallucinations, and the race she's directing next week. I love chatting with Makinsie and I know you'll get a lot out of the conversation. Enjoy! Notes: Finding the limits and finding your rawest self Triathlons Time management 3 training cycles for...

Rick Olderman is a sports and orthopedic physical therapist with more than 25 years experience that specializes in helping people with chronic pain experience a pain-free life. He graduated with his Master’s degree from The Krannert School of Physical Therapy at the University of Indianapolis in 1996. Rick has written the popular Fixing You® series of books - found on Amazon - to help people with...

Meal timing can be an incredibly helpful tool to improve both your performance and recovery. It's not the MOST important thing when it comes to your food, but it can be incredibly helpful - especially for BUSY people who struggle to get all of their necessary calories to fuel their training and recovery. Here are some strategies to help you improve your meal timing so you can increase your perform...

Jeremy Suwinski is an athlete I met half-naked in the sauna at a gym where I used to work. I overheard him talking about some absurd distance he was about to run... so we started chatting. Jeremy has been running ultras for almost 15 years, with some big accomplishments under his belt - like getting 2nd in the Moab 240 behind Michael McKnight in 2019. He and I sat down to talk about racing 300+ mi...

This week I had the pleasure of interviewing Faby Lineberger - an athlete signed up for the Never Summer 60k earlier this summer.  Faby and I got together to discuss what it's like training for a Colorado mountain race from Virginia, doing it scared, improving nutrition, and adapting training plans to a hectic lifestyle. I bet you can relate to at least part of Faby's story. Hope you enjoy it...

This week I had the pleasure of interviewing Heather Hart ( @relentlessforwardcommotion )- a running coach, exercise physiologist, and owner of Relentless Forward Commotion. I've learned a lot from Heather and her blog and she was kind enough to come on the podcast and talk about a topic which I don't think about nearly as much as I should - safety. We discuss a wide array of topics that will hope...

An off-the-cuff live episode discussing three separate topics that have all been floating through my brain over the past few weeks.  Hope you find something helpful! Notes: A quick thank you Learning from failure - both negatively and positively A reminder on sodium intake Returning from injury Links: The video version ----- Want to be able to ask your own questions for this podcast? Head to...

This week I had the pleasure of interviewing Brodie Sharpe - a PT/Physio who runs the Run Smarter Clinic in Australia and who specializes in working with runners. As you might know, my dad was a PT for almost 40 years and I have a great appreciation for the profession - but a lot of PTs just don't specialize in working with runners. Not true for Brodie. Brodie was kind enough to sit down with me f...

3:41 to skip the intro about Eliza Fletcher Strength training is key to a long, healthy running career - but you have to do it right. In this episode, I discuss some basics about strength training, common mistakes, and how to integrate strength work into your program. Hope you find something helpful! Notes: Strength vs. Muscle mass Off seasons Adding strength training during your running season Im...

This week 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 was. A conversation between friends about hard things. I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did. NOTE: Matt wa...

This week I had the pleasure of interviewing Sara Sarensen - an athlete whom I've been coaching for 3-4 months and who just completed her first trail half marathon! Sara and I got together to chat about life and running and why she hired a coach in the first place. Enjoy! ----- Notes: C25K Trusting the program Trail running Making things fit The benefits of having a coach Nutrition Sara's first tr...

This week, I had the pleasure of interviewing Jess Bojorquez . Jess is a runner who was born with a degenerative tissue disease, meaning she's actually missing certain ligaments and tendons in her body - and yet she still chose to pursue running. For a lot of us - it can be really, really easy to forget how hard running can be and how lucky we are to be able to do it. When I first saw Jess's story...

In working with athletes, I see one mistake more than any other - a lack of adaptability. In this episode, I discuss how to adapt your training to your lifestyle, as well as the longest intro ever about prioritization. It's a short one - hope you find it helpful! Notes: Prioritization Adaptability Links: The Complete Contest Prep Guide by Layne Norton & Peter Baker ----- Want to be able to ask...

This week I had the pleasure of interviewing Andy Wind - an old friend of mine who entered the ultrarunning scene fairly recently and has taken some big podium spots, like 3rd place overall at Run Rabbit Run 100-miler and 3rd place overall at Zion 100k . We sat down to discuss ultras, training, recovery, and the importance of doing hard things . NOTE: Andy's currently located in Australia, so sorr...

Maybe you've heard that you need to "fix" your running form - but what does that even mean? There are so many schools of thought when it comes to running that it can be hard to know what's true. While your running form might look different from everyone else's, there are some universal things that hold true for almost everybody. That's what this episode is about. If you've been trying to improve y...

If you've ever gone out on a day that was notably hotter than planned, you know - heat can RUIN an otherwise great plan. The same plan that worked great at 60 degrees will probably be a complete failure at 90 - tanking your performance and taking away your fun. This episode is all about heat management. What you can do both BEFORE and DURING your race to help beat the heat. Edits: I mentioned a st...

This week I got to interview a friend of mine, Keegan Hollrith - a young ultrarunner who just finished his first 100k at the Beaverhead Endurance Runs. We sat down to discuss training, nutrition, and why sometimes a trail poop can be life changing. I hope you enjoy the episode. ----- Links: Keegan Hollrith on Facebook Beaverhead Endurance Runs ----- Want to be able to ask your own questions for th...

Running any ultra is a HUGE goal. In spite of all the training and the suffering, I think a lot of us forget just how tough this sport truly is. As we get into the later part of summer, here are some key strategies to hitting your goals this season and next. Notes: Why you're getting the results you're getting How to set goals Do your goals conflict? How to establish a plan How to adapt your plan...

Undereating is incredibly common in the world of ultrarunning - and by the time you find out you're underfueling it can often be too late. You can be struggling with long-term conditions like RED-S and Overtraining Syndrome before you even know it. If you want to know whether or not you're eating enough to support your training and have the most fun on the trails, this one's for you! Notes: Why yo...

This week I had the pleasure of interviewing David Theriot - someone who's been running ultramarathons for almost a decade. He's the host of the Run the Riot podcast as well as a truly impressive athlete.  He's also a running coach, public speaker, and has a lot of wisdom to share with people who are looking to get into the sport or take their next step along their journey. I love talking wit...

Today, I'm discussing training and nutrition strategies for your next mountain race. If you're going from sea level into the mountains, or even from a place like Denver to a place like Leadville, you're going to want to know how to deal with the altitude. This episode breaks down everything you need to know to have fun and crush your next mountain race. Notes: Why it's harder to run at altitudes W...

"Ultras are 90% mental and the other 10% is in your head." Most of us have heard some version of that statement - and for good reason - the mental game is a HUGE factor in reaching your ultra goals. That's why, this week, I'm talking about how you can improve your mental game. Notes: The mental game and self-sabotage Mental toughness vs. resilience How lifting weights helps anxiety Self talk - Wha...

This week I had the pleasure of interviewing The Ultra Running Guys - Jeremy Reynolds and Jeff Winchester - two seasoned ultra runners and podcasters. If you like this sport and aren't listening to their podcast, you're making a big mistake. It's genuinely one of the podcasts I most look forward to every two weeks. More recently, they've also moved into the world of race directing, putting on even...

An episode all about supplements. In this episode I discuss: Why supplements are not the target What a supplement is... and is not Magnesium Vitamin D Vitamin K2 B Vitamins Multi-Vitamins Beet Root and other NO boosters BCAAs / EAAs Creatine Iron Fish Oil Potassium Sodium Phosphates Caffeine Some warnings Music...? Links: Cortisol Supplements - a short live Running Explained: Iron w/ McKale Montgo...