The Running Public

Some days you just don’t have it. Some days you’re way slower than your intended pace. Some days you’re just fatigued. When should you push through and when should you live to fight another day?

Already a world champ and record holder, Lauren has again taken her training and racing to the next level. If you liked Lauren’s previous episode detailing her journey as a person and athlete, you’ll love hearing her break down her training and racing routines and methodology!

We are back from deep in the Midwest woods to discuss how our retreat went, our plans for the podcast, and a recap of our weekend’s workouts. We close with a chat about drug use in running.

We’re in the backwoods of Wisconsin, together in-person at last, answering your most pressing questions!

Ever look back at an old training log and realize you did way less work than you previously thought? Not a great feeling, but we can learn from that!

Could you win an Ultra without ever running longer than 80 minutes? PR in a 5k without any interval work? Crush a Hyrox with zero weight lifting? Maximize your running potential on only three days per week?

Brakken hits a quick recap of his race from Saturday, then the boys each list their three favorite workouts from the past four weeks of training.

Some runners need permission to get out into the cold. Some will need permission to get on the treadmill and hammer. Some just need reassurance that fitness can be built in less than ideal conditions!

Hans just won the Bandera 100k, breaking Jim Walmsley’s course record in the process. Still in grad school, this was Hans’ first 100k. What led to such a debut? Also, thank you to all the listeners who have helped us reach 4 years and 400 episodes! We wouldn’t be here without you!

The off season is the perfect time to build consistency, and the easiest and most sustainable way to stay consistent is to avoid doing too much on any given day. The added bonus from doing B workouts rather than A workouts is you can do more of them. 

Ryan is a Senior Lecturer at Vanderbilt University, with a PhD in Education Policy and a background in Psychology. This episode is a direct follow up to the Two Types of Athletes episode (those who get things done and those who find reasons not to). We explore the idea of what to do if you are the type who doesn’t “get things done no matter what.” 

Recently, we’re discussed Speed Sprinkles, Muscular Endurance work, Medium Long Runs, and Long Runs. Today, we discuss how to schedule these into your training, how they should feel during, and how you should feel the day(s) after. 

Joshua returns to talk through all things Ultra running: training, racing, strength training, fueling, and much more!

Don’t let the perfect workout get in the way of a good workout! Sometimes we’re strapped for time, completely lacking motivation, or simply in a funk. At these times, we need to keep the ball rolling rather than skip out on a workout entirely. Exercise can be a powerful stopgap when training isn’t feasible. 

The training we attempted, the races we completed, the lessons we learned, and our plans for 2024!

Ryan Whited and Matt Fitzgerald join us to talk about how pain is incorrectly used to identify and rehab injuries. They’re recently written a book on the subject, Pain & Performance: The Revolutionary New Way to Use Training as Treatment for Pain and Injury., and they have some bold, fantastic ideas that all athletes need to hear!   

Sometimes we try to get too cute with our training paces. We try to be too precise and we get stressed over tiny little details that probably don’t impact us noticeably in the long run. Just how accurate do we need to be during quality sessions?

Fresh off his 50 mile World Record, Charlie stops by to talk his journey, his training, and his future goals in this sport!

Is there benefit to doing some really seriously fast running, even for long distance runners? If so, how often should we do it to avoid interrupting our usual training?

One of the great stories, minds, and personalities of the endurance world, Josh joins us to share some of his background, some of his training wisdom, some laughs, and a whole lot of entertaining chat!

Those who find a way to get it down and those who find a reason not to get it done. Which are you?

This episode is a peak behind the curtain as the boys discuss their off season plans, their current views on training, and how they approach working towards a season’s build. 

You all sent some great questions and we’re giving out full helpings of answer! From volume and lifting to creatine and shoes, this episode has a little of everything.

The legendary coach of Northern Arizona University and NAU Alumnus / Pro Hoka Runner Matt Baxter join us to discuss the legacy of NAU’s powerhouse distance program and what makes them so special. 

The boys answer a listener question about long Ultras, break down NCAA Cross Country Nationals, then discuss what Running related things they are most grateful for.