Vic Johnson (sports RD, MPH), Kam Harder (PT, DPT, OCS)

The Vic and Kam Show

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Two friends, Vic Johnson (sports dietitian) and Kam Harder (physical therapist and strength coach) let you into their world, as they share their experience coaching some of the best outdoor endurance athletes in the world. Learn about fueling and nutrition as well as strength and injury prevention to improve your training and performance. Whether you are a trail or ultra runner, cyclist, triathlete, or just someone who likes to move in the outdoors, you will benefit from tuning in and you might catch some fun banter along the way too.

Author

Vic Johnson (sports RD, MPH), Kam Harder (PT, DPT, OCS)

Episodes

Episode 18 - Will the real Dr. Harder please stand up? 10.07.2026 46:06

Buy a Runners for Public Lands shirt here!: https://buy.stripe.com/dRm00j6A53vo52L6J31ck1b Go here if you are interested in dialing in your nutrition with Vic: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Online self-paced course The Aid Station⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1:1 Coaching consultation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with Vic Go here if you are interested in improving your performance with strength training programming with Kam:...

Episode 17- Western States Recap + Our Gripes about Pros + Protein BEFORE a workout? 03.07.2026 1:03:13

Go here if you are interested in dialing in your nutrition with Vic: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Online self-paced course The Aid Station⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1:1 Coaching consultation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with Vic Go here if you are interested in improving your performance with strength training programming with Kam: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1:1 Coaching consultation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with Kam Interested in signing up for a...

Episode 16 - Western States preview, Kam dominates Broken Arrow (again), carb ratios, and hot tub fun! 26.06.2026 49:41

Go here if you are interested in dialing in your nutrition with Vic: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Online self-paced course The Aid Station⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1:1 Coaching consultation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with Vic Go here if you are interested in improving your performance with strength training programming with Kam: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1:1 Coaching consultation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with Kam Interested in signing up for a sports...

Episode 15 - Runner’s Knee can get hecked! + Don’t pay attention to your watch data, nitrates, and muscle fiber typology. 12.06.2026 1:14:16

This one’s a doozy…Kam goes deep on common knee issues in runners, what causes them, and how to prevent/get over them. We also answer some listener questions on topics YOU want to hear about like slow twitch and fast twitch muscles, beetroot and nitrates, Coros data telling you you’re slow, and even a question from Jim Walmsley on if he is overtraining or not (just kidding, but wouldn’t that be co...

Episode 14 - How to Carb Load! + How to Deal with Running Burnout 05.06.2026 1:10:29

Interested in signing up for a sports nutrition and/or PT appointment slot at our WSER/ Trailcon clinic? Go to this link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://go.ridgeathleticsaz.com/wserclinic-883900⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Go here if you are interested in dialing in your nutrition with Vic: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Online self-paced course The Aid Station⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1:1 Coaching consultation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with Vic Go here if you are inte...

Episode 13 - Q & A throw down including foam rolling, side stitches, gut repair and microbiome, and running trends we hate! (+ way more) 29.05.2026 1:12:38

Interested in signing up for a sports nutrition and/or PT appointment slot at our WSER/ Trailcon clinic? Go to this link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://go.ridgeathleticsaz.com/wserclinic-883900⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Go here if you are interested in dialing in your nutrition with Vic: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Online self-paced course The Aid Station⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1:1 Coaching consultation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with Vic Go here if you are interested...

Episode 12 - Posterior Tib Pain (shin splints) deep dive & Vic's trail marathon recap 22.05.2026 1:00:00

Interested in signing up for a sports nutrition and/or PT appointment slot at our WSER/ Trailcon clinic? Go to this link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://go.ridgeathleticsaz.com/wserclinic-883900⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Go here if you are interested in dialing in your nutrition with Vic: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Online self-paced course The Aid Station⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1:1 Coaching consultation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with Vic Go here if you are interested in im...

Episode 11 - Is dad strength even real? + Kam's race recap, Vic's race preview, and Nutrition for Injuries 15.05.2026 1:22:23

nterested in signing up for a sports nutrition and/or PT appointment slot at our WSER/ Trailcon clinic? Go to this link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://go.ridgeathleticsaz.com/wserclinic-883900⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Go here if you are interested in dialing in your nutrition with Vic: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Online self-paced course The Aid Station⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1:1 Coaching consultation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with Vic Go here if you are interested in improving...

Episode 10 - Planning Fueling for Kam's Race & Cocodona Talk 08.05.2026 1:14:45

Interested in signing up for a sports nutrition and/or PT appointment slot at our WSER/ Trailcon clinic? Go to this link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://go.ridgeathleticsaz.com/wserclinic-883900⁠⁠⁠⁠ Go here if you are interested in dialing in your nutrition with Vic: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Online self-paced course The Aid Station⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1:1 Coaching consultation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with Vic Go here if you are interested in improving your...

Episode 9 - Cocodona Preview, Training the Gut, and a Q&A Extravaganza! 01.05.2026 1:26:46

Interested in signing up for a sports nutrition and/or PT appointment slot at our WSER/ Trailcon clinic? Go to this link: ⁠⁠⁠https://go.ridgeathleticsaz.com/wserclinic-883900⁠⁠⁠ Go here if you are interested in dialing in your nutrition with Vic: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Online self-paced course The Aid Station⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1:1 Coaching consultation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with Vic Go here if you are interested in improving your perfo...

Episode 8 - ChatGPT vs Vic and Kam 24.04.2026 1:12:30

Can AI write better strength and nutrition programing than we can? We get into a good discussion about man vs. machine, hydration flasks, and some good listener questions about heavy sweat rates, and if ghosts are real. Interested in signing up for a sports nutrition and/or PT appointment slot at our WSER/ Trailcon clinic? Go to this link: ⁠⁠https://go.ridgeathleticsaz.com/wserclinic-883900⁠⁠ Go h...

Episode 7 - Gorge Waterfalls Recap 17.04.2026 55:27

Gorge waterfalls 100k recap, plus pack recommendations, chafing and half-tights, babies crying on airplanes, and some other good stuff! Interested in signing up for a sports nutrition and/or PT appointment slot at our WSER/ Trailcon clinic? Go to this link: ⁠https://go.ridgeathleticsaz.com/wserclinic-883900⁠ Go here if you are interested in dialing in your nutrition with Vic: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Online self-paced...

Episode 6 - Gorge Waterfalls 100k Preview + Fueling Plan 09.04.2026 1:12:45

We really hope the IRS doesn't listen to this one. A summary of Vic's fueling plan for Gorge 100k, some course preview, and some really fun banter.

Episode 5 - Why your running injuries keep coming back 03.04.2026 1:22:31

Breaking the injury cycle and the art of maintaining strength and health, fueling on a budget, fiber, running with arthritis, and race fueling strategy. We also talk more about our WSER sports nutrition and PT clinic! Link is in the show notes if you're interested. Thanks for listening! Interested in signing up for a sports nutrition and/or PT appointment slot at our WSER/ Trailcon clinic? Go...

Episode 4 - How much fluid and sodium do you actually need? 27.03.2026 1:13:53

How to figure out your fluid and sodium needs as it starts to heat up out there! Prevent cramps, prevent nausea and improve your performance. Go here if you are interested in dialing in your nutrition with Vic: ⁠⁠Online self-paced course The Aid Station⁠⁠ ⁠⁠1:1 Coaching consultation⁠⁠ with Vic Go here if you are interested in improving your performance with strength training programming with Kam:...

Episode 3 - Building your performance team 20.03.2026 1:14:26

Big announcement for Western States week, building a performance team, and some great q & a - including making sodium choices, strength for performance vs injury prevention, and GI issues in your first ultra! Go here if you are interested in dialing in your nutrition with Vic: ⁠Online self-paced course The Aid Station⁠ ⁠1:1 Coaching consultation⁠ with Vic Go here if you are interested in impro...

Episode 2 - The structure of sports nutrition and strength training for the endurance athlete 13.03.2026 1:15:21

In this episode, we explain the essential framework for both sports nutrition and strength training for endurance athletes. Vic breaks down the two main umbrellas of sports nutrition: day-to-day nutrition (eating enough, macronutrients, and micronutrients) and performance nutrition (hydration, sodium, carbohydrate intake, and ergogenic aids like caffeine). Kam covers the fundamentals of strength t...

Episode 1 06.03.2026 37:28

Why are strength training and dialed sports nutrition important for endurance athletes?

Introduction 06.03.2026 28:24

Welcome to the Vic and Kam show! We are glad you are here so you can learn more about sports nutrition and strength training for endurance athletes. This episode is a good intro to who we are and who this podcast is for!