The Training With Tucker Podcast | Running Tips

In this episode I do some myth busting on common topics in the endurance running world! - More volume = better - The importance of a 20 mile long run in training for a road marathon - Strength training is going to make my bulk up, run slower, and I get enough strength training in my running - Running is bad for your knees! For more information on my coaching services please visit: Website: https:/...

In this episode I chatted with nutrition coach Vic Johnson and we do some myth busting on different topics such as low carb high fat diets, intermittent fasting, athletic greens, supplementation, and more! For more information on Vic: Website: https://mtnsportsnutrition.com/ IG: @mountain.sports.nutritionist For more information on my coaching services please visit: Website: https://www.trainingwi...

In this episode I chat with my friend Gretchen Schoenstein who is based in California and has overcome many obstacles on her way to completing 108 half marathons to date! Gretchen has raised awareness for autoimmune diseases and is an inspiration to many. I am so happy to share her story here! For more information on Gretchen's story, check out the links below  IG: @rungrateful Gretchen's Tea...

In this episode I chat about an important part of my coaching philosophy, caring! I love the quote, "People don't care how much you know until they know how much you care" - Theodore Roosevelt. Show people that you care about them, that you are in their corner and that will go a long way. This has been true in my coaching career, and I believe it holds true in any relationship. I also discuss that...

In this episode I first talk about the power of words and tell two recent stories where my words positively impacted a stranger. I then talk about how to modify training when you are sick and I wrap it up by talking about the Australian Open and some of the takeaways from watching this amazing sport! For more information on my coaching services please visit: Website: https://www.trainingwithtucker...

In this episode I tell the story of my first BQ back in 2019 at the Mount Desert Island Marathon. I talk about how the weekend went for me, what it was like to run a marathon with the flu, the day after a wedding.. I discuss how my Aunt Barb battling cancer for the third time helped me keep things in perspective and get to the start line. What it felt like to cross the finish line 13 seconds under...

In this episode I recap my experience at the Bandera 100k on January 7th! I also go over some considerations, adjustments for the heat and humidity expected at the Houston Marathon/Half Marathon this weekend. Enjoy!! For more information on my coaching services please visit: Website: https://www.trainingwithtucker.com/ IG and Facebook: @trainingwithtucker Email: tuckergrosecoaching@gmail.com

In this episode I chat with my coach Ryan Miller!! We game plan for this weekends Bandera 100k which I will be racing!  If you would like to follow along on Saturday, here is the link to the livestream!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALX7WxUsMlc You can find Ryan below: Ryan's IG - @ryanmiller34 Ryan's strava - https://www.strava.com/pros/ryanmiller34 For more information on my coaching ser...

In this short episode discuss why flexibility is important during the holiday season and why I think many athletes did not hit their A goals at CIM. This is the last episode of 2022, happy holidays and I will be back in the new year!! Find more about me at: Website: https://www.trainingwithtucker.com/ IG and Facebook: @trainingwithtucker Email: tuckergrosecoaching@gmail.com

In this short episode I share an update on my mental health challenges, and send love and hugs to the listeners and anyone out there who needs! Find more about me at: Website: https://www.trainingwithtucker.com/ IG and Facebook: @trainingwithtucker Email: tuckergrosecoaching@gmail.com

In this episode I chat with Jonathan Levitt, host of the For The Long Run Podcast, Boulder based distance runner, Senior Sales and Endurance Lead at Inside Tracker, and all around good guy. Give him a follow and checkout what Inside Tracker is offering - use promo code TUCKERPROBF34IA for 34% off all of their products! Jonathan's IG: @jwlevitt For The Long Run Podcast: https://anchor.fm/forthelong...

In this episode I chat all about long runs! What is a long run. Why they are important. How long should your long runs be. How fast should you run on your long runs.  Jack Daniels' Pace Calculator: https://runsmartproject.com/calculator/ Website: https://www.trainingwithtucker.com/ IG and Facebook: @trainingwithtucker Email: tuckergrosecoaching@gmail.com

In this episode I discuss lessons I learned from attempting to run rim to rim to rim in the Grand Canyon and then share a couple athlete wins that demonstrate the power of the mind to accomplish big things, and lastly discuss how you can only control your training and your strategy, you cannot control who else shows up on race day but sometimes that results in a win!!! A huge congrats to all of my...

In this episode I chat with Jason Fitzgerald of Strength Running! Jason is a Denver based running coach, he is the founder, head coach and host of the Strength Running Podcast which is consistently one of the most popular running podcasts in the world, Jason has helped thousands of athletes become stronger, faster runners! Social: @jasonfitz1 Website: https://strengthrunning.com/ For more informat...

In this episode I recap the what my training has looked like over the past 12 months with my coach Ryan Miller!! We chat about his training and then go in depth on what the build up to Chicago looked like and some takeaways that others can glean from this experience.  You can find Ryan below: Ryan's IG - @ryanmiller34 Ryan's strava - https://www.strava.com/pros/ryanmiller34 For more informati...

In this episode I chatted with my physical therapist Ryan Wooderson DPT! We discuss his evolution from the more traditional PT to starting his own practice, Long Run Physio, that specializes at working with endurance athletes. We talk about why time off/reduced volume is not the answer for recovering from an injury, and my process of going from not being able to run more than 4-5 miles without dis...

In this episode I chatted with Ciara Carter of Run Thrive Survive who is a fitness and mental health coach! We had a great conversation that spanned her origin story, how she ties in mental health and fitness, and a good discussion on downhill races such as the REVEL series and some of the considerations when thinking about signing up for a race like that.  Website: https://runthrivesurvive.c...

Endurance athletes often have the mindset that if some if X is good, 2X is better and 10X is best. Having observed amateur runners over the past decade, I have seen that two common mistakes are over racing and over training. When it comes to how frequently we race and our training volume, more is not always better. I discuss this and break it down in this episode. If you disagree with my take on a...

In this episode I chatted with Dr. Justin Ross who is a clinical psychologist who specializes  in athlete mental health and performance psychology. You can learn more about him and access his courses at the link below!  https://www.drjustinross.com/ For more information on my coaching services please visit: Website: https://www.trainingwithtucker.com/ IG and Facebook: @trainingwithtucker...

In this episode I chatted with nutritionist Vic Johnson all about nutrition for endurance athletes. We discuss his background, general nutrition considerations and then dive into specific considerations and recommendations for those pursuing a more whole foods plant centered diet. You can find more info on Vic's offerings at the links below. Website: https://mtnsportsnutrition.com/ IG: https://www...

In this episode I chat with professional ultra trail runner Ellie Pell. Ellie is a very accomplished distance runner, she is a 2:41 marathoner, she has won and been on the podium at a ton of ultra trail races, primarily on the BEAST coast where she calls home, but recently she has burst onto the ultra scene with a 2nd place finish at the Bandera 100k, 3rd place finish at the Gorge Waterfalls 100k,...

In this episode I chat with my friend DPT Lauren LaPierre about what she calls the five facets of fitness/running: physical training, mindset, nutrition, hydration, and recovery. To follow along with Lauren and learn more about her offerings you can visit the links below. Lauren's Website: https://thepersonalizedrunningdoc.com/ Lauren's IG: @thepersonalizedrunningdoc For more information on my coa...

In this episode I discuss how to adjust your training and racing in adverse weather conditions. Exercising in hot/humid or windy conditions will ALWAYS make the effort shoot up. It is important to adjust your goals for training and racing when dealing with these weather conditions. The summer months can be challenging for our training, it is important to be flexible and adjust our schedule if we n...

In this episode I chat about the benefits of a long term approach of consistency over a perfectionist view of trying to get every single training session done exactly as prescribed.  3 keys of consistency: 1. Polarized training 2. Tuning into your body 3. Continually dig into your why For more information on my coaching services please visit: Website: https://www.trainingwithtucker.com/ IG an...

In this episode I recap the Western States 100 Mile Endurance Run with 2021 Bandera 100k champion, 2:14 marathoner, and my coach Ryan Miller!! We chat about our takeaways as well as some of the memorable moments and stories to come out of WSER.  You can find Ryan below: Ryan's IG - @ryanmiller34 Ryan's strava - https://www.strava.com/pros/ryanmiller34 For more information on my coaching servi...