Running Stronger: Training for Everyday Athletes

This is the final AMA/Q&A/Office Hours for the 21-Day Run Faster Challenge. In this round, I answered questions on: Deloading Undereating Should you reduce fiber before a race? How do you deal with pre-race anxiety and stress? How do I do everything I want to do and decide what matters most? How much time between A races? Macros - a deep dive Sodium - a shallow dive Links: How to Stop Cramping...

Can you get faster by getting stronger? Absolutely. This week, I discuss how to use strength training to get faster. What different types of strength training can do Volume in strength training Why heavy lifting can be important and when to do it Why I like full body over split programs Fixing strength deficits What exercises matter for speed More... NOTE: I would like to note, there are a lot of...

This is the second AMA for the 21-Day Run Faster Challenge. We covered a lot of topics: Weight Loss - A (Very Informative) Rant How many hours of lifting per week What to do for warm-ups Should you stretch after your run? What's a proper cooldown? Timing for electrolyte supplements? Will ice cream make you magically gain fat? Are Epsom salt baths good for recovery? Multi-vitamins & supplements...

Can you get faster today? Maybe. Getting faster really could be as simple as adjusting your hydration and nutrition plan. If you haven't perfected your fueling strategy and want to get faster immediately, give this one a listen. ( 0:00 ) Intro ( 0:55 ) How hydration and nutrition can make you faster today ( 5:28 ) Why hydration matters so much ( 7:38 ) How to do a sweat test ( 9:47 )  Can’t d...

This was the first AMA for the 21-Day Run Faster Challenge. The audio quality isn't great, but I covered a lot of topics and hope you find some of it helpful. ( 0:00 ) Intro ( 0:50 ) Tips to avoid getting discouraged when you don't hit your goals? ( 3:35 ) How many recovery days are needed after an ultra? ( 7:05 ) What makes an ideal ultra athlete? ( 6:23 ) Exercises to strengthen weaker arches? (...

In this episode, I got the pleasure of interviewing Oscar Gonzalez - an athlete who recently finished his first ultra, the Whiskey Basin 60k, put on by Aravaipa Running. We sat down to chat about everything training, nutrition, hydration, injuries, and why running matters so much to him. Enjoy! And if you want to see me actively suppress a panic attack as Oscar surprises me with some very kind wor...

In this episode I break down interval training. Why do intervals? How to do them correctly? How long should they be? Everything. We also have a short round of question corner. OH, AND A HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT! ----- Want to be able to ask your own questions for this podcast? Head to the Trail and Ultra Running Nutrition group on FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/trailultranutrition Thank you for list...

Long one this week. In this episode I discuss: Hydration tips if standard aid stations aren't an option Shin splints - a fairly deep dive "Core" work for runners Building mental toughness Sleeping better How many races you should run a year Best practices for tapering Protecting your knees on steep downhills Why salt/sodium matters, where to get it, and how to know if you have enough EDIT: Initial...

How do you get better at downhills when you don't have access to mountains? How do you improve aerobic HR? How to train when injured? I discuss all of these topics this week, plus a touch of vulnerability about my personal training and body image. Hope you find this episode helpful. If so, please share it with someone. I messed up my description of Joe Friel's Lactate Test when I was doing it live...

In this episode, I got the pleasure of interviewing Brianna Santos. She's new to the ultrarunning scene, but I think you're going to be seeing a lot more of her. In her first 50-miler - the American River 50 - she got 5th overall female and 4th in her age group. We sit down to chat about everything training, nutrition, time-management, pacing, and weird encounters on trails. Enjoy! Mentioned: Runn...

A quick off-the-cuff episode right after I got done driving back from a whirlwind trip to New Mexico. In this episode I discuss: What "be consistent" really means How intervals work and most importantly... Why we need to stop fear-mongering about food If you found this helpful, please subscribe, rate, review, share - all that good stuff. I'd really appreciate it! ----- Want more of information on...

This episode is all about altitude. While most trail races aren't Leadville or Hard Rock, altitude can still play a role. If you're getting ready for a race and can't get into the mountains, is there anything you can do? Absolutely. In this episode, we'll discuss how to train for altitude, even if you live at sea level. And another round of question corner! Thank you so much for listening to the p...

Want more of information on trail and ultra running? Head to the Trail and Ultra Running Nutrition group on FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/trailultranutrition Thank you for listening! ----- Want to ask me a question about trail and ultra running? Go here: https://linktr.ee/will.c.frantz ----- If you want to know more about speed training, message me. I'd love to help Mentioned: SWAP Podcast -...

Want more of information on trail and ultra running? Head to the Trail and Ultra Running Nutrition group on FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/trailultranutrition Thank you for listening! ----- Want to ask me a question about trail and ultra running? Go here: https://linktr.ee/will.c.frantz ----- Another grab bag of various topics including: Adductor / Abductor strength training Plant-based eatin...

Want more of information on trail and ultra running? Head to the Trail and Ultra Running Nutrition group on FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/trailultranutrition Thank you for listening! ----- Want to ask me a question about trail and ultra running? Go here: https://linktr.ee/will.c.frantz ----- This episode is all about cramping. We don't fully understand cramping, but there seem to be two prim...

This episode has been published and can be heard everywhere your podcast is available. Want more of information on trail and ultra running? Head to the Trail and Ultra Running Nutrition group on FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/trailultranutrition Thank you for listening! ----- Want to ask me a question about trail and ultra running? Go here: https://linktr.ee/will.c.frantz ----- This episode i...

This episode has been published and can be heard everywhere your podcast is available. Want more of information on trail and ultra running? Head to the Trail and Ultra Running Nutrition group on FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/trailultranutrition Thank you for listening! ----- Want to ask me a question about trail and ultra running? Go here: https://linktr.ee/will.c.frantz ----- Ultra running...

Want more of information on trail and ultra running? Head to the Trail and Ultra Running Nutrition group on FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/trailultranutrition Thank you for listening! ----- Want to ask me a question about trail and ultra running? Go here: https://linktr.ee/will.c.frantz ----- This is the second episode in a sporadic series of FAQs and Q&As. In this episode I discuss: Hydr...

Want more of information on trail and ultra running? Head to the Trail and Ultra Running Nutrition group on FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/trailultranutrition Thank you for listening! ----- Want to ask me a question about trail and ultra running? Go here: https://linktr.ee/will.c.frantz ----- If you want to get better at trail running, you have to learn to conquer hills. Here are a few ideas...

Want more of information on trail and ultra running? Head to the Trail and Ultra Running Nutrition group on FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/trailultranutrition Thank you for listening! ----- Want to ask me a question about trail and ultra running? Go here: https://linktr.ee/will.c.frantz ----- Lately, I've gotten quite a few questions about weight, loss, and ultra running. So let's talk about...

Want more of information on trail and ultra running? Head to the Trail and Ultra Running Nutrition group on FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/trailultranutrition Thank you for listening! ----- Want to ask me a question about trail and ultra running? IG: https://www.instagram.com/will.c.frantz/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/will.frantz.89/ Email: will@willfrantz.com ----- Carbs are a great fuel. T...

Want more of information on trail and ultra running? Head to the Trail and Ultra Running Nutrition group on FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/trailultranutrition Thank you for listening! ----- Want to ask me a question about trail and ultra running? IG: https://www.instagram.com/will.c.frantz/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/will.frantz.89/ Email: will@willfrantz.com ----- Timestamps (0:00) - Intro...

Want more of information on trail and ultra running? Head to the Trail and Ultra Running Nutrition group on FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/trailultranutrition Thank you for listening! ----- Want to ask me a question about trail and ultra running? IG: https://www.instagram.com/will.c.frantz/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/will.frantz.89/ Email: will@willfrantz.com ----- This week, I talk about w...

Want more of information on trail and ultra running? Head to the Trail and Ultra Running Nutrition group on FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/trailultranutrition Thank you for listening! ----- Want to ask me a question about trail and ultra running? IG: https://www.instagram.com/will.c.frantz/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/will.frantz.89/ Email: will@willfrantz.com ----- This is the first episode...

Want more of information on trail and ultra running? Head to the Trail and Ultra Running Nutrition group on FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/trailultranutrition Thank you for listening! ----- Strength training is an asset for ultra runners. But you have to do it right. Here's a breakdown on strength training and how you can add it to your ultra running program. Topics Discussed: Why it matters....