The Seconds Flat Running Podcast

We're closing the spring marathon season with a look ahead. How will we train this summer? What races are next? What are the biggest lessons of our Grandma's Marathon experiences? How will our training change going forward? And will Blake have a bodybuilder's body by this time next year? secondsflatpodcast@gmail.com columbusrunning.com

We're back with our recaps from race weekend in Duluth! The guys had a blast in the North Country and they share their best memories, the highs and lows of race day, and learnings for the next marathon. Thanks to ASICS and Columbus Running Company for supporting our Road to Grandma's Marathon series! Have you enjoyed our spring marathon training diary? Please consider leaving a 5-star review on Sp...

The Hay is in the barn. We're detailing our final training and previewing race strategy. Plus, we answer a listener question on our best sessions of the block. It's showtime in Duluth! columbusrunning.com secondsflatpodcast@gmail.com

Phil makes his final decision about racing in Duluth, Travis hits two of his best sessions of the block, and Blake leaves for a beach holiday -- he's irreplaceable, but we bring in a certified bad boy as guest star. Before the training talk we discuss a listener question about the significance of using heart rate on easy days. We've almost made it to race day! Thanks for listening throughout the s...

20 days to go to Grandma's Marathon! Blake hits his peak week, Phil navigates a sore foot, and Travis consumes prodigious amounts of ice cream. Thanks to ASICS and Columbus Running Company for making it possible! secondsflatpodcast@gmail.com columbusrunning.com

Zach Schneider is the PR Director for Grandma's Marathon and a lifelong Duluth, Minnesota resident. He joins Episode 8 of Destination Duluth for a behind the scenes look at race weekend. Zach offers course and logistical details and a history lesson in the unique Grandma's Marathon experience. Racing this June or thinking about it in the future? Looking for a post-race burger or beer? Seeking out...

We're inside a month to Grandma's Marathon! We open this week with a discussion of the ASICS Megablast and Superblast 3. Then it's a dive into our training weeks. Phil stretches his long run to 2 hours, Blake goes metric, and Travis tackles his longest run of the block in a monsoon. Thanks to ASICS and Columbus Running Company for supporting this series! secondsflatpodcast@gmail.com columbusrunnin...

We're 5 weeks to Grandma's Marathon! Our listener questions this week cover changing workout paces within a marathon training block and in-race dueling decisions. Blake reports back from his race at the Mountains to Main Half Marathon, Phil falls off his new bike then rebounds with a big ride and his longest run of the cycle, and Travis hits a big alternating Ks session. Thanks to ASICS and Columb...

We open with a listener question about workouts and time trials as predictors of marathon fitness before analyzing a big week of training. Blake prepares for his half marathon, Phil hits his longest run and first workout of the cycle, and Travis takes on two twenty-plus mile sessions. Thanks to ASICS and Columbus Running Company for making this series possible! secondsflatpodcast@gmail.com columbu...

7 weeks to go! Blake has climbed to his highest mileage of the block, Doc is building out his long run distance, and Travis ran the Broad St. Run 10 Miler. We discuss our training weeks and answer your listener questions. How can I use a 5K race in marathon training? What about a half marathon? How does the medium-long run fit in our weekly schedule? And let's talk Philly cheesesteaks. It's all br...

We're back and we're 8 weeks out from Grandma's Marathon! Blake and Phil continued their strong comebacks from injury and Travis put in 100 miles (almost) last week. We unpack the training, answer a listener question on time v. mileage for long runs in marathon training, and analyze questionable post-run breakfast decisions. Thanks to ASICS and Columbus Running Company for supporting our training...

We're 9 weeks out from Grandma's Marathon and recapping a good week of training from the boys. Plus, we're discussing the workouts we're not doing in this block, down weeks, mileage, and more training philosophy. All thanks to our good friends at ASICS and Columbus Running Company! secondsflatpodcast@gmail.com columbusrunning.com

We're on the Road to Grandma's Marathon and kicking off our new training diary series with our three-man panel. 10 weeks of training talk and race planning incoming presented by our friends at ASICS! secondsflatpodcast@gmail.com columbusrunning.com

Patriot's Day, 1976. The hottest Boston Marathon. As the world's greatest marathoners melted along the 26.2 mile path from Hopkinton to Boston, 27-year-old Georgetown Senior Jack Fultz conquered both the course and the weather. In an era without water stations, mile markers, or gps watches, Fultz ran by intuition while spectators showered him with the spray from their garden hoses. Jack claimed vi...

We're considering big questions about single and double runs: Should I train once a day or twice? If I train twice how should I structure the runs? What are good run duration parameters? What about intensity? When is running twice per day too much? What are the benefits and limitations of cross train doubles? secondsflatpodcast@gmail.com columbusrunning.com

What if we could only use five sessions to prepare us for every event Mile through Marathon? What would those five workouts be and why? Phil and Travis pick their five, explain each, and critique each other. Plus, the nation holds its collective breath as Phil deals with an injury scare. He offers the latest on his health, and examines the occupational hazards of being America's most beloved physi...

As the excitement of the Winter Olympics sweeps through the sports world for the next two weeks, we're considering the careers of the greatest runners without Olympics medals. We've put 16 legends of the sport in a bracket, and we'll tell the history of their accomplishments before choosing the best. If you're enjoying the show we'd love a 5-star review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! Questions, co...

With winter tightening its icy grip on much of the country we discuss how to best use treadmill sessions. Why use the tready? How can we make it a valuable training tool? What are the limitations? What are effective treadmill workouts? Before that conversation we open with a fantasy draft of our favorite American marathons.

We open with a fantasy draft of the best months for running then discuss an exceptional weekend of racing. The record book was rewritten in Houston and Travis gives a report from on the ground at World XC Championships in Tallahassee.

We're ending 2025 with a review of the year's best in training and racing shoes, training lessons, our favorite reads, and much more. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Thanks for your support again this year. We look forward to sharing 2026 with you! secondsflatpodcast@gmail.com columbusrunning.com

John Davis is a coach, writer, and scientist with a passion for marathon training. His new book, "Marathon Excellence for Everyone," combines practical wisdom and the most up-to-date scientific findings, creating a modern marathon training system. The book's plans are thoughtful, scalable, and digestible. It's a must add to your running library. John holds a PhD in Human Performance from Indiana U...

Find out all the details about course logistics, strategy, organization, and more for the Richmond Marathon. Phil shares his insights after covering 26.2 miles at one of the best fall races in the Southeast region. And Travis chips in advice from his 8K experience. Tune in to hear if Richmond is a future marathon for you.

If you could do one strength exercise to reduce injury risk and improve running economy what would you pick? We consider from clinical, coaching, and anecdotal experience perspectives, and develop an actionable list of staple exercises to keep you healthier and stronger. PLUS, POP TART POWER RANKINGS! columbusrunning.com secondsflatpodcast@gmail.com If you enjoy the show and would like to support...

Miles Bryan returns to recap his massive personal best at Chicago and the training, racing, and life lessons learned along the way. Plus, Miles, Phil, and Travis share advice on self talk before and during a race, mental stratgies for approaching marathons, and the pieces outside of training runs that help yield race success. Thanks for a great ride to Chicago! We look forward to another training...

We're giving the inside scoop on logistics, course organization, weather, strategy, and more for the Mohawk Hudson Marathon. Looking for a fall marathon option for 2026 and beyond? Travis ran Mohawk Hudson last weekend. His experience will help you decide if this event is for you. And if you run it, he'll help you get to the finish line faster. secondsflatpodcast@gmail.com columbusrunning.com