The Strength Running Podcast

What can we learn from elite-level marathon workouts? A lot! Joining us is coach Brant Stachel, a psychotherapist, author , massage therapist, and former elite triathlete. Listen to our previous conversation about how he focues on the mental side of running with pro runners here . In this episode, Brant is sharing 4 elite marathon workouts. You'll learn:  Why these workouts are structured the way...

Brady Holmer is a physiologist, 2:24 marathoner, and author of the Physiologically Speaking newsletter . This episode is important because it refutes many myths about Zone 2. It was first published in 2024 at the height of the Z2 craze. Brady and Jason discuss:  Zone 2 specifics Why an elevated heart rate isn't always the same The value of Zone 3 running How heat impacts your HR A lot more... Foll...

Marius Bakken is a medical doctor, author of The Norwegian Method Applied , and a 2x Olympian who specialized in the 5,000m. He's also competed in three World Championships and two European championships, while being a 3x Norwegian 1500m champion and a 2x champion in the 5,000. He holds personal bests of 3:38 in the 1500m, 13:06 in the 5k, and 28:26 in the 10k. Mind you, this is before the era of...

Max Stoneking is a practicing physical therapist at Elite Edge Coaching , former collegiate swimmer, and coach to runners and triathletes.  He writes the Study & Sport substack and posts regularly on X here . This episodes features Max and Jason taking your questions:  Are Yasso 800's a good predictor workout for marathoners? Are there better options? What is the ideal tapering strategy? How can r...

Jason was recently a guest on the Restoring Human Movement Podcast about:  Strength training structure + mistakes (ideal for endurance runners) Why strength train in the first place?  Protein needs for runners (age, activity, etc.) The type of strength training that improves running economy Thank you to Dr. Mandy Riehl for hosting an amazing discussion! Learn more about strength training here . Th...

Plantar fasciitis is a common running injury presenting with pain and tightness at the heel and alongside the underside of the foot. It's not fun. Dr. Mandy Riehl is here to help you prevent and treat  plantar fasciitis : What causes plantar fasciitis? How do we keep feet healthy when we're running so much? Ideal mobility + strength exercises for feet Foot mobility Shoe choices and how they impact...

Alistair Brownlee is the greatest male triathlete to ever live.  He's a 2x Olympic Gold Medalist, 4x World Champion in both individual and team titles, a 4x European Champion, and the 2014 Commonwealth Champion. He's the only male athlete to have completed the grand slam of triathlon championships with Olympic, World, and Continental wins. He is also the cofounder of True Fuels , a performance nut...

Jen Perez is the co-owner of Gait Happens , a clinician, as well as the co-owner of Kinetic Chiropractic in Lafayette, CO. She holds a Doctor of Chiropractic Degree and has experience working with Olympic and professional track and field athletes. We discuss:  Should runners worry about foot strength? Her best exercises for strengthening the foot Tools, products, and shoes that promote foot streng...

Kate is 35 weeks pregnant but wants to qualify for the Boston Marathon. Once she's ready to start training again, how can she structure her training?  She's currently a member of Team Strength Running , giving her access to our community, training plans, resources, and live coaching calls. Members are also invited on the podcast for chats like these! Topics & Resources: What to focus on when: fami...

Jason has been coaching Kiki for about two years - and in that time, she's debuted at the marathon distance beyond her expectations, PR's in the 5k and half marathon by substantial margins, and has had only one very minor injury. In this episode, we explore how Kiki has stacked PR's, stayed healthy, and started running more than ever. If you're interested in working with Jason as your coach, email...

Ian Sharman is a 2x USATF 100-mile Trail Champion, 4x winner of the Leadville Trail 100, and author of the new book The Art of Ultrarunning .  He's one of the most recognizable names in the world of ultrarunning. He's won more than 50 marathons out of over 250 he's run, ran a 2:21 marathon at age 43, holds the fastest time in a trail 100-mile race by a Brit (12h44m), and holds the record for the G...

This is a sneak peak into our Team Strength Running coaching calls! Our group meets regularly to discuss training, ask strategy questions, get coaching guidance, and figure out exactly how to achieve our biggest goals. If you'd like to join these calls, join our team ! You'll also get access to the broader community, opportunities to come on the podcast, our training plan library, and a lot more....

Todd Marentette is the co-host of the RUNegade Podcast - and he partnered with Jason to help him with a breakthrough.  For years, Todd has run almost the same time in the marathon: just over four hours. He's given Jason full control of his training and 10 months of runway to do the impossible: break his plateau, run a massive PR, and change how he thinks about training. This episode originally air...

Don Nichter is the head cross country coach at Dickinson College , where he's built their men's and women's programs into consistent national-level contenders. His teams have claimed 24 Centennial Conference championships across cross country and track and field and he has been named Mideast Regional Coach of the Year seven times and was voted the men's Centennial Conference Cross Country Coach of...

Alyssa Olenick is an exercise phyisology PhD, ultramarathoner, hybrid athlete, and weightlifter. She's been featured in Time, Nike, Women's Health - and pretty much every major media outlet and podcast that exists. She's also one of my favorite communicators about training theory and physiology. Today, she's helping us decipher Zone 2 running : How to grow Z2 fitness (hint: don't just run in Z2!)...

Charlie Sweeney is chasing the dream... by running up to 145 miles per week. This volume is not for the faint of heart (or most of us mere mortals...). But we can learn a lot from elite athletes who are training at top mileage levels. In this episode you will learn: How Charlie makes time for running twice per day with a full-time job His progression of mileage over the years that got him to 145 m...

Eoin Everard is a physiotherapist with a PhD in Biomechanics. He's also a sub-4 minute miler, a sub-14 minute 5k runner, and a five-time Irish National Champion in the 1500 and 3000m. He also hosts the Better Running Podcast and is the cofounder of the BackAware Belt . Today's conversation focuses on plyometrics:  How can your average runner even get started with plyometrics Why you do NOT need ad...

Running form has often focused on concepts like cadence and footstrike to create change and improve efficiency. But a "top down" approach - focusing on the arms, torso, and  cues  - is an innovative and accessible way to become a stronger, healthier runner. Paul Mackinnon is a former semi-pro hockey player who has become an expert on gait retraining. He's is from Melbourne, Australia and has worke...

Brady Holmer has a Master's degree in Human Performance, writes the incredibly popular Physiologically Speaking newsletter , and has recently run a 2:24 marathon. He also trains unconventionally: gone are the 100-mile weeks and in place of them are moderate mileage weeks (60-80) with 10+ hours of cycling.  In this episode, we rank the core 3 performance metrics of VO2 Max, Lactate Threshold, and R...

Stevie Lyn Smith is a board-certified specialist in sports dietetics, a Registered Dietitian, and an 11x Ironman competitor with an 11:35 PR.  Today, we're exploring the most recent advances in sports nutrition for fueling: How many carbs are now recommended per hour of hard running? What about workouts or long runs? Is "proteinmaxxing" valuable for runners? What are its potential drawbacks? How m...

Thomas Nobbs is a running coach with 10+ years of experience and newly minted 2:09 marathoner - making him Canada's 4th fastest marathoner ever! He joins us to discuss training myths and best practices:  Training "myths" and overblown ideas Trends in the running community When it's a good idea / bad idea to model elite runners The most impactful levers to pull for marathon improvement for 3-4 hour...

Brant Stachel is a tour de force: he's a massage therapist, coach to elite marathoners, published author of Fast and Free: Mindset Training for Endurance Athletes ,  licensed psychotherapist, and former professional triathlete. Incredible. Coach Stachel's athlete Tom Nobbs just became Canada's 4th fastest marathoner with his 2:09 finish. Today, we discuss:  Mindset training for runners How Nobbs r...

Tom Walters is a board-certified orthopedic physical therapist, former college professor, and author of Rehab Science (a bestseller on Amazon). Besides running his clinical practice , Tom served as a full-time undergraduate kinesiology professor for eight years, teaching human biomechanics, therapeutic exercise, and pain science.  Today, we discuss the science of pain and the injury treatment proc...

Duane Scotti is a physical therapist, certified running coach, and host of the Healthy Runner Podcast. Today, we're focusing on IT Band Syndrome. I've personally had ITBS twice - and once so severe that it nearly ended my running career. After seeing 4 PT's, I developed the ITB Rehab Routine to build hip and glute strength. You can also get an illustrated guide to the routine. Duane and I discuss:...

Bill Evans has a PhD in Exercise Physiology, coaching experience at the D1 level, and is the founder of Endurance Laboratory . He has more than 20 scientific papers published in his field and was formerly a senior scientist at Johns Hopkins University in their Applied Physics Laboratory. Today, he's helping you improve your running economy. We discuss: The impact of easy running and different type...