The Seconds Flat Running Podcast

Professional runner Austin Steagall joins the program and shares his running journey. With a recent trip to the USATF 5k Road Championships and a new 8k best of 22:59, Austin has emerged as one of the top distance runners in the Southeast. He gives us fascinating insights into his history of success, struggle, and perseverance. Austin's interview is full of experiences every runner can relate to i...

Travis is back from the California International Marathon, and, after wrapping up recent race results, we get into a detailed CIM race report at the 17 minute mark. What went well? What went wrong? What did training look like? And what were the highlights of the trip? Tune in to find out!

Our roundtable is back for more trail talk ranging from our best advice for first time trail runners to the intricacies of crewing an ultra. Also, we wrap up all the action from last weekend's NCAA Championships and look ahead to the US Marathon Championships at California International Marathon.

Our friends Dane, John, Kyle, and Scott join the show for a roundtable conversation of all things trail running. The first half of that discussion begins in minute 27. Off the top we wrap up the NYC Marathon then dive into our preview of the NCAA Cross Country Championships. We make individual and team championship picks and go all in with a high stakes gentleman's wager.

With a loaded women's field the anticipation for NYC 2018 is unrivaled among this year's World Marathon Majors for ladies. We dive into the competition and give you predictions for both the men and women. Plus, Galen Rupp's injury, a new Canadian marathon record, and a recap of NCAA XC conference championship action.

With her new book--Essential Sports Nutrition: A Guide to Optimal Performance for Every Active Person--releasing, Ironman, sports dietician, coach, and author Marni Sumbal dropped by to discuss all things sport nutrition. We take a peak inside the cover and share advice on fueling before, during, and after training. Plus, we share some of Marni's favorite recipes! To order your copy visit: https:/...

After a brief Fall recess we are back with a wrap up of recent record breaking road racing action as well as NCAA XC Pre-Nationals. Starting in minute 28 we outline basic principles and sample exercises you can use in the weight room on your quest for a new personal best!

The 2018 Chicago Marathon, featuring the much anticipated showdown between stars Galen Rupp and Mo Farah, has finally arrived. We analyze the races for both men and women and give our predictions. Plus, NCAA cross country heated up this past weekend at the Nuttycombe Invite in Madison, Wisconsin. We give you all the highlights.

Tapering, Nutrition, Warmups, and more...We discuss the key elements of race planning for 13.1 and 26.2 miles in the fourth episode of our training series. Listen for tips you can apply toward success in your upcoming race!

You asked and we listened! After hearing your questions about long runs we unpack our answers in the third installment of our Fall Half Marathon and Marathon Training Series. Plus, we have a new Marathon World Record. We breakdown Eliud Kipchoge's scintillating performance in Berlin.

This week we continue our training series with an in-depth look at the long run. We consider the key principles of how far, how fast, and how often in helping you craft better long runs for your training. Plus we make predictions for the upcoming Berlin Marathon and we have a special offer at the end of the episode for listeners who email us at: secondsflatpodcast@gmail.com.

In the first edition of our multi-episode Fall Marathon & Half Marathon training series we explore the benefits of using tempo runs. But what exactly is a tempo run? And how can you best execute it in training? We discuss those questions and more. Resources referenced in this episode: VO2 Max Pacing Chart -- http://www.ustfccca.org/assets/symposiums/2015/DISTANCE-Stanley-Symposium-2015.pdf Tinman...

As NCAA cross country season gets underway we welcome Furman Coach Robert Gary to the show. Coach Gary leads the nationally-ranked Paladins in their quest for another Southern Conference title and national championship meet appearance. He shares his vision for the program, previews the fall campaign, discusses training philosophy, and reminisces about his two Olympic steeplechase appearances.

With cross country and fall marathon season right around the corner we analyze the biggest mistakes we've seen (and made) over years of running, and share advice for smarter, healthier, more efficient training and racing.

Professor Bill Pierce of Furman joins us for a training conversation centered around his famous Run Less, Run Faster program (interview begins at minute 28). And in honor of the recently announced high stakes, head-to-head golf grudge match between Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson, we unveil our track & field and road racing dream matchups.

We are back from summer break! So much has happened in the running world in July and Ben opens the show with an update on American records, coaching changes, and more. Then we hear about his marathon debut at the daunting Grandfather Mountain Marathon in Boone, NC. For our main course we share ideas on when and how to return from a running hiatus. Have you been injured, sick, overstressed, overwor...

25k American Record holder Christo Landry joins the podcast and shares stories from his accomplished road racing career. Christo describes his record breaking day as well as his victories in the US 10 Mile and Half Marathon Championships. What advice does he have for distance runners? And what is it like experiencing the passion and pageantry of Japanese ekiden relay racing? Hear Christo answer th...

Need a book for your summer getaway? We go through our running-related favorites and give recommendations for every type of reader. Next, it's World Cup fantasy draft time with some twists. We pick our top running destination trips to World Cup countries and also create teams of the best runners from these countries. Listen and join the fun for your chance at a Run In gift card.

Miss any of the NCAA Championships action? We have you covered with a recap of some of the biggest moments in Eugene, including the brilliant performance of our guest last week Allie Buchalski. And we hit the highlights of two Diamond League meets last week. Plus, tune in for details on free race entries, Run In store discounts, and new training programs!

Furman star Allie Buchalski stops by for our NCAA preview show! We have some fun prognosticating the meet; then Allie joins in, sharing her experiences from a remarkable running career and looking ahead to her final collegiate competition. Also, listen for your chance to win a discount on your next running shoe purchase at Run In!

Hayward Field--Eugene, Oregon's running shrine and host of many of the greatest track and field events in American history--hosted its final Prefontaine Classic this weekend before undergoing reconstruction. Following a recap of all the Pre Classic action, we count down the landmark moments in Hayward History.

No one in Upstate South Carolina has been more dominant in the road racing scene over recent years than Ricky Flynn. Ricky joins us for a conversation about his transition into professional triathlon and the highlights of his road, track, and cross country career. Before our interview with Ricky, we cover our own racing adventures from last weekend, plus Adidas Boost Boston and Oxy, then preview t...

After a brief rundown of NCAA conference championship weekend, we go local with Coen Roberts--South Carolina 3200 meter state champ this spring as a sophomore--who discusses his title season and previews his xc training. Then we breakdown the best running spots in the region. Are you visiting Greenville/Asheville and looking for a great place to run? Or do you live in the area and need a new cours...

Welcome to The Seconds Flat Running Podcast! After Introductions we discuss recent marathon results in Boston, London, and Prague then hit the track for our analysis of Relay Weekend and the Payton Jordan Invite before wrapping up with some rapid fire take aways. What were the conditions really like in Boston? Where do recent performances rank Galen Rupp? Is Eliud Kipchoge the GOAT? Mo v. Moen who...