The Seconds Flat Running Podcast

We made it back from Benji's wedding in time to wrap up last weekend's NCAA Cross Country Championships. Plus, at the 17 minute mark Enoch Nadler joins the show. Enoch was the top American finisher at the Toronto Marathon with a personal best of 2:13. He also coaches Team Florida Track Club and shares his insights on training and racing. Team Florida Track Club: http://teamfloridatrackclub.com/ En...

Few American distance runners have equaled the success of Connor McMillan in 2019. The recent BYU grad placed 3rd in the 10,000 meters at the NCAA Track Championships, a surprise 4th at USA Championships this summer, and recently posted a 2:12 finish at the New York City Marathon. Connor’s time earned him a spot in the top 10 and he was the 3rd American finisher. He shared time with us earlier thi...

Thanks to a listener question, this week we unpack methods for responding to a disappointing race. We discuss recovery, reflection, planning, and skill incorporation as tools for successfully bouncing back in your next training cycle. Simultaneously, we give you real time feedback and analysis from the New York City Marathon, which took place as we recorded this episode. We hope you enjoy that new...

With a time of 2 hours, 10 minutes, and 37 seconds in his marathon debut, Jerrell Mock crossed the line as the 2nd American last week at Chicago. His finish made him an instant contender for the US Olympic Team and capped his rise from relative unknown, to blue-collar standout at Colorado State University, and now Olympic hopeful. Jerrell joined us for a phone conversation this week. We discussed...

This week we cover the action from the Chicago Marathon where the headliners struggled, new American contenders emerged, and Brigid Kosgei shattered the women's world record. Then we examine Eliud Kipchoge's historic 1:59:40 marathon time trial at the Ineos 1:59 Challenge in Vienna, Austria. Plus, Travis shares his St. George Marathon experience.

Two seismic events shook the running world early this week. Keninisa Bekele returned to championship form with a shocking 2:01:41 marathon at Berlin, and Alberto Salazar received a four-year ban in the Oregon Project doping investigation. We analyze both and raise a number of questions about what each means for the future of our sport.

Young Benjamin is back and we discuss the upcoming World Championships in Doha, the Berlin Marathon, our picks in each, recent doping controversies, the blazing fast Portland 5000, Benji's "Venmo for NBC Sports Gold" campaign, and much more!

Grindstone 100 miler Champion. Top 10 finisher at the Pinhoti 100, Georgia Death Race, and, most recently, Leadville. Devoted friend of the running community. Shannon Howell joined us in studio this week for a discussion of the mental and physical aspects of her training for ultra trail racing, how she thrives as a mother, wife, teacher, and runner, and how she entered the grueling world of high-l...

Matthew Futterman, author of the best running book of the summer, Running to the Edge, joins us for this episode! At the 1972 Munich Olympic Games Frank Shorter won Marathon gold, sparking the American distance running boom. He followed with silver at Montreal in ’76--the same year Bob Larsen’s group of rag tag San Diegans known as the Jamul Toads surprised the country by winning the US Cross Coun...

Entering the summer of 2019, 542 Americans had run a mile in less than 4 minutes. Last Friday evening, on the rain soaked Meredith College track in Raleigh, NC, James Quattlebaum added himself to that prestigious list by running a 3:58.6 mile at the Sir Walter Miler. James became only the 4th South Carolinian (and first member of the Seconds Flat family!) in this elite club. We interviewed James a...

Love is in the Air at the Seconds Flat Podcast! We open with breaking romance news then wrap up our scintillating July 4th racing experiences. Beginning in Minute 11 we respond to your burning questions about 5k racing in training. How should I warmup? What should my pacing look like? What are our favorite 5k workouts? What can I do for speed work? What is the peaking phase and how long does it la...

Before setting sail on holiday vacation we get you up to date on a huge weekend of racing action: Western States 100, Prefontaine Classic, local races and more!

Brandon Hudgins conquered debilitating episodes of vasculitis on his way to a sub-4-minute mile and the US Olympic Trials at 1500m in 2016. Once a burgeoning collegiate middle distance star, Brandon’s life changed forever with his diagnosis and the accompanying physical and emotional trauma. But his years-long comeback and recommitment to running culminated in breaking through the most storied bar...

It's summertime and that means 5k/10k road race season, all-comers track meets, and base training for fall marathons and cross country. In Mile 32 we rank our top 3 favorite training runs we couldn't live without. The ones that you can use at any time of year or any phase of training. The indispensable workouts we would go to if we could only pick 3 forms of running for the rest of our competitive...

For many of us, running provides greater significance than simple exercise. It is an emotional outlet, a meditative sanctuary, a place for oneness with community and nature. And in seasons of struggle or change running might be our anchor as we are adrift in an otherwise unsettled sea. For JD Shaw, the crossroads of running and faith guided him through his life’s ultimate challenge. As a musician...

In our special edition update of the distance running world we dive into three major events of the past ten days: The incredible performances at the front of the pack in the London Marathon, the announcement of a second attempt at the two hour marathon barrier, and the new 50 Mile World Record at Hoka's ultramarathon Project Carbon X. We are unable to contain our excitement as Eliud Kipchoge, Jim...

This weekend's London Marathon boasts one of the greatest entry lists ever seen in marathoning. Will it be the best race ever? Find out all the reasons to watch, get our picks, and hear our breakfast of choice for a London viewing party. Plus, we share some nominees for current holder of the title, "Greatest Race Ever".

Every marathoner knows the dedication and sacrifice required to train and race. For many this holds even greater significance after qualifying for the legendary Boston Marathon. After we cover the highlights of the men's and women's races, Travis shares his journey through a buildup and race marked by challenges and adversity. We hope the experience will help inspire you in preparation for your ne...

It's time for a potpourri of all things running as we take you through Ben's recent racing experiences, the Georgia Death Race, a Boston Marathon preview, our updated reading and podcast recommendations, and more!

USA Indoor Long Jump Champ Kate Hall joins the program this week. Kate also finished second in the 60 meter dash and holds the national high school long jump record. Starting at minute 10, listen to Kate's journey through her first professional season and how her experience with Type I Diabetes impacts her career. Also, stay tuned after the interview for details on a huge giveaway from our sponsor...

Marie Kernell has guided St. Joseph's High School to 11 consecutive state cross country championships. She joins the program beginning in minute 13 for a discussion about creating a culture of winning in running, coaching, leadership, and life.

After a series of near misses, former Greenville Track Club Elite athlete Ryan Root posted a massive personal best while earning the Trials Marathon Standard in Houston. Ryan takes us through the action split by split and shares his story of rising from relative running obscurity to triumph through dedication and perseverance.

This week we discuss incorporating fartlek running into your training plan for races from sprints to marathons. We have detailed workouts for hills, alternations, timed fartleks and more! But first we breakdown recent results from 2019's first big road race at Houston, Travis shares highlights from his racing trip to Austin, and we preview some exciting competition at the New Balance Indoor Grand...

From purpose to goal setting to reflection and more we offer advice for making 2019 your best running year yet. Starting from scratch? Hoping to race a longer distance? Setting your sights on a new personal best? Before you dive into the nuts and bolts of training, tune in for some experience-based direction toward success.

In our final episode of 2018 we bring you all the best of the year: shoes, races, performers, podcast moments, and more. Plus, we look ahead to what awaits the running world in 2019. Send us your best of 2018 and any topics/questions for 2019 at secondsflatpodcast@gmail.com