The Rambling Runner Podcast

In this "Coach Matt" episode I detail a simple change you can make to your running schedule that will help you feel stronger in your long runs. Sponsors ASICS - Check out my favorite footwear brand, and the new Superblast 2 (my favorite shoe of 2024) at www.asics.com. Peregrune - I've been using Peregrune supplements, including their Runner Multivitamin and Runner Joint, everyday since 2023 and fo...

Christian Allen might be the most fascinating man in U.S. trail running. The two time all-American at BYU and Weber State is now a professional trail runner sponsored by Nike and Peregrune. He was able to parlay his high level college success into a trail career that is currently focused on top sub-ultra events in Europe and the U.S. He is a dynamic racer who isn't afraid to push from the front, e...

Often times we take deep dives into runner's recovery from traumatic injuries. Those are useful and inspiring but not always relevant to most runners. In this episode, we take a look at the physical, mental, and emotional recovery from a short-term injury setback. Bridget Chamberlin returns to the podcast to talk about a three week injury setback that occurred with eight weeks left in her build to...

Brett Hornig is the kind of coach who constantly thinks about his athletes and what will make them better. He is thoughtful, analytical and likely one of the best running minds on the planet. After a successful four years of collegiate cross country and track he got a job at Rogue Valley Runners and transitioned to the trails with dreams of black toenails and 5,000 foot climbs. Brett has finished...

Neely Spence Gracey has represented team USA five times including the IAAF World Cross Country Championships and the Pan American Games. In college, she was an 8x NCAA DII National Champion. Neely was the top American at the 2016 Boston Marathon and the 11th American female ever to break 70 minutes in the half marathon. She also set the world record for the fastest stroller mile with a time of 5:2...

Is your watch holding you back? It's a serious question because for many athletes a GPS watch can act like a high priced governor that limits their ability to make the most of their current fitness. In this episode, I detail two runners who overcame this issue last week and achieved fantastic results! --- Sponsors ASICS - Check out my favorite footwear brand, and the new Metaspeed Sky and Edge Par...

At the Olympic Men's Marathon in Paris, Tebello Ramakongoana of Lesotho had the race of his life. He finished in 7th place, just ahead of U.S. favorite Connor Mantz and Clayton Young. In this episode, Tebello's coach James McKirdy does a 70 minute deep dive into every element of Tebello's training. This is a rare look into the specifics of an elite marathoner's training and you won't want to miss...

One of the main things we learned during the Summer Olympics is the power of "and," the process of embracing that word, and removing the false barriers that "or" creates in any endeavor that we are trying to achieve great things. Sponsors ASICS - Check out my favorite footwear brand, and the new Metaspeed Sky and Edge Paris racers that are out and they are amazing! Check them out at www.asics.com....

Ben Saah is a run and strength coach who focuses on helping runners gain fitness while reducing injury risk during marathon training. He is an expert who does a great job of sharing his wisdom on strength, mobility, mindful running with his NYC-based athletes and on Instagram at www.instagram.com/benjamin_saah. In this episode, Ben shares his favorite longer and shorter interval workouts for those...

Veteran triathlon and running coach Michelle Lake is on the show to give us two of her favorite long run workouts inspired by her work in triathlon. Michelle has helped many athletes quality for the IRONMAN World Championships in Kona and helped one of athletes run a 2:25 marathon while working with him for a decade. These two workouts are inspired by that work and can help runners of all abilitie...

We are in the midst of a mid-run nutrition revolution. The amount of carbohydrates runners and endurance athletes are consuming during long training efforts and races has nearly doubled in the last few years. In this episode, I discuss that revolution and what it's like to start a company with this in mind with Gabe Multer and Aaron Gouw, the co-founders of Carbs Fuel. You can purchase their 50g g...

Summer long runs can be brutal, there is no question about it. But they also provide us with an amazing opportunity to help us prepare for our fall racing calendar. In this episode, we detail exactly how, and why, this is the case. Sponsors ASICS - Check out my favorite footwear brand and the new Superblast 2, my favorite shoe of 2024. Check them out at www.asics.com. Baystate Marathon - The 36th...

Today on the podcast we breakdown and tear apart the biggest fallacy in personal development - "How you do anything is how you do everything." Sponsors ASICS - Check out my favorite footwear brand, and the new Metaspeed Sky and Edge Paris racers that are out and they are amazing! Check them out at www.asics.com. Peregrune - I've been using Peregrune supplements, including their Runner Multivitamin...

Gwendolyn "Wendy" Bounds is a force of nature. Pure and simple. But nobody knew that, at least from an athletic perspective, until very recently. Including Wendy. In her fantastic book "Not Too Late," Wendy details her transformation from non-athlete to one of the top 50-54 year old obstacle course racers in the country. I finished Wendy's book in less than two days because her story was simply th...

Famed coach, running podcaster, and YouTube creator, Jason Fitzgerald is the newest addition to the "My Favorite Workout" series. Jason is the owner of the Strength Running brand that has branched out across many areas of running media. He has helped thousands of runners reach their goals, stay healthy, and become stronger athletes. In this episode he provides a unique take on the assignment that...

We are now 3-4 months from fall marathon race day - which means that marathon training season is officially here! In this episode we talk about what that means, why this cycle isn't going to effect just your fall marathon, how to schedule your training accordingly, and more. Sponsors ASICS - Check out my favorite footwear brand, and the new Metaspeed Sky and Edge Paris racers that are out and they...

We are halfway through 2024 so it's time to do a check-in to see how we are doing! In this episode I talk about how to evaluate your process-driven athletic self in seven areas: Running, strength, cross-training, mobility/PT, diet/nutrition, education, and mindset. Sponsors ASICS - Check out my favorite footwear brand, and the new Metaspeed Sky and Edge Paris racers that are out and they are amazi...

Laura Galeazzo has been running for over 20 years, won the 2018 Buffalo Marathon, and has coached runners of all abilities to PR's in the marathon (her favorite race distance). In this episode, Laura shares her two favorite workouts that focus on making marathon pace feel easier and more doable for runners looking to set a PR on race day. You can learn more about Laura at www.instagram.com/losingr...

Shanna Birchett is the true definition of a "mother runner" with a shockingly inspirational story. A mother of six kids under eight years of age, Shanna returned to running in her early 20's after a talented yet tumultuous beginning in the sport as a pre-teen. In fact, just last week Shanna set a new marathon PR of 2:44:11 at Grandma's Marathon! You can follow Shanna at www.instagram.com/motherhoo...

The Olympic Track Trials are here and Relay is here to get you ready for the action. Today we have the Men's draft and preview with Peter Bromka, Kofuzi, and Matt Chittim. In this episode we pick our favorites across the running events with the scoring being three points for first place, two points for second, and one point for a third place finish at the Trials. Later on Friday we will be releasi...

In this episode, we cover the affects that heat and humidity can have on your running and ways you can alter your schedule, workouts, nutrition, and (most importantly) mindset to train and race at your best during the summer months. Sponsors ASICS - Check out my favorite footwear brand, and the new Metaspeed Sky and Edge Paris racers that are out and they are amazing! Check them out at www.asics.c...

Elisabeth Scott is the woman being the hugely successful Running Explained Instagram account (that has nearly 200K followers!) and coaching service. She has three different coaching certifications and continues to provide the running community with a bevy of thoughtful and useful information on training, racing, and everything in-between. She also hosts the fantastic Running Explained Podcast. You...

In this episode, you will hear about the keys to crushing your next 5k. Especially those big and competitive races that can bring out the best in us but can also be tricky to navigate (especially the starting line and early push). Sponsors ASICS - Check out my favorite footwear brand, and the new Metaspeed Sky and Edge Paris racers that are out and they are amazing! Check them out at www.asics.com...

Mariana Fernández is a Peloton Tread, Yoga, and Meditation instructor who teaches classes in both English and Spanish and has connected with, and helped inspire, a massive and diverse community of athletes. Mariana was born in Mexico and grew up in San Diego in a big family that was led by her mother - a woman who was a trailblazer in the SoCal running scene and for her children, and continues to...

In this episode, you will hear about the power of domino effect habits and the power they can have to influence significant behavior change. Whether you are looking to do more of something, or less of something, creating a domino effect habit (or habit change) can be the key to making that change without calling upon endless motivational tactics or overflowing buckets of willpower. Sponsors ASICS...