The Performance Podcast

What if I told you that taking a step back and intentionally reducing your training load (volume) could actually lead to greater gains and improved performance, especially while training for endurance event. Today we are going to start by talking about what cut back weeks are in running, as well as, how and why you should incorporate them appropriately into your training plan. We also touch on wha...

Ready to elevate your running game? Whether you’re a seasoned marathoner or just starting out, mastering your running form is crucial to unlocking your full potential: running more efficiently, preventing injuries, and feeling stronger with every step. In this episode, we break down the key elements of proper running form, including posture, foot strike, cadence, and breathing techniques. You’ll l...

Today we are delving into what "diet culture" is, the toxicity of it, the harmful lies around it, but then we jump into how we can reframe and shift our mindset, as well as, shift the standards to live more optimally for us as individuals www.trainmk.com

Do you feel like you have to be doing exactly what "person X" is promoting, even though you are not a fan of that type of fitness? In this podcast, we're going to briefly touch on finding your fitness game changer for long-term success in YOUR fitness journey, as well as the fact that you CAN get fit doing multiple types of fitness, especially when you enjoy it. However, the bulk of...

These were topics polled from the community to be discussed: should you eat after a run, tips on how to stay safe and feel safe on a run, as well as training through mental fatigue and tips on how to keep going when training gets HARD. www.trainmk.com 1:03 - post run fueling 3:21 - running safety tips 11:58 - tips to conquer mental blocks during training

This isn't your normal body comp chat! Delving into what body composition is, how to maximize your efforts for YOU, how exercise selection impacts your goals and what to focus on as endurance athletes and runners. www.trainmk.com

Let's talk about running shoes! This is the most widely question I get asked. Have you ever walked into a running store and been intimidated and overwhelmed? Every runner is advised to go to a running shoe store to get "properly fitted for a pair of running shoes..." but why and what does that mean? In this episode we briefly dive into different running shoes and break down the certa...

Today we're going to delve into some training tips to maximize muscle growth in areas that may be lagging! It’s really common to have a muscle group which are less developed than others. Unfortunately, it’s often the muscles we most want to grow the most that are the areas we struggle with.  So here are common issues for lagging muscle groups that can easily be fixed , which we're going to...

Carbs, protein, fat! Eating while running, what? When? Learn how to optimize your performance so you can go the distance and hit PR's! Today were going to be covering fueling for long distance events such as the marathon or half marathon, carb loading in the days before the race, as well as pre-race or long run nutrition, intra-race or intra-run fueling and post race or post long run recovery fuel...

Are you a new runner or looking to get back into the sport after a long break? This episode is for you! We tackle questions to help you get started, run comfortably, and develop an amazing lifelong habit. Today I focused on listener generated questions that I polled from you guys! If I am just getting started, how do I know what pace I should run or should I run by heart rate? How do I establish a...

Today we're taking a deep dive into the health benefits of resistance training. We'll be covering strength training for runners, injury reduction, how it can help our mental health, improve bone density, metabolism, sleep, chronic disease and more. We're going to be debunking some myths and chatting about how more is not always better, and that finding the right balance for you is key....

Today's episode is all the Hybrid Build Challenge coming to the commit app this January and how to build habits all year long! The start of a new year can feel motivating — and overwhelming at the same time. If you’ve ever started strong in January only to fall off weeks later, this episode is for you. In this episode, we’re breaking down: • Why most New Year habits fail (and what actually wor...