Running Rogue

In this episode, I recap the Diamond Monaco meet from last Friday and then jump into a fascinating conversation with Frank Shorter and Ben Rosario on adapting your training during COVID times. Plus, we get bonus thoughts from Ben on Michael Jordan and the Last Dance documentary and from Frank on Steve Prefontaine, as well as fun recaps of Frank's gold medal in Munich in 1972 and Aliphine Tuliamuk'...

In this episode, I start with an intro that includes a listener request as I approach episode #200, plus I talk about the just-announced London elite-only marathon on October 4th and Sara Hall's half marathon PR from a 5-person race this past weekend.  Then, I turn to a two-part conversation with Jason Brooks (one of the Rogue coaches) where we talk about his doubts and fears going into a big goal...

Thanks to a listener suggestion, I come to you this week with 8 tips on balancing run training and life. It can sometimes be hard to fit it all in together, and that's true for everyone who is trying to smash big goals. Instead of listing the reasons why you can't, then focus on the reasons why you can. Throughout the discussion, I give you practical tips from my own life that includes 20 years of...

In this episode, I answer the age-old question... what do I do about training while on vacation?!? And the beauty is... I come to you for this episode while on vacation. I promise I am practicing what I preach!

In this week's episode, I welcome special guests Scott MacPherson and Darren Brown in a fun, meandering conversation. Both are former members of Rogue Athletic Club (our former elite team) and now with OOFOS in marketing or sales. Scott's a 2:14 marathoner whose claim to fame is beating both Meb Keflezighi and Ryan Hall in races.  Darren became part of the first father/son tandem in the US to brea...

Track is back... major marathons are not. We start this episode with a recap of two mini track meets that happened this weekend in Utah and Oregon, including one in which the US 5K record was broken by the great Shelby Houlihan. Then, we turn to a quick discussion on the cancellation of the Chicago Marathon before switching to our main topic - finding purpose and motivation during this pandemic. ...

It's been a weird time for many, and some of you may have gotten out of your running routine in the last several months for very valid reasons. You might be trying to re-start and don't know how best to do it. In this episode, I cover 7 tips for doing so that will optimize your chances for both staying healthy and for staying motivated while you rebuild that routine. With these tips, I answer ques...

In this episode, I begin with a brief reaction to the cancellation of the NYC and Berlin Marathons and include a few additional tips on how to pivot from them to another goal (to build on the discussion from episode 188).  Then, I turn to a fascinating conversation with Lisa Tamati, an ultra endurance athlete from New Zealand who has raced over 140 ultra marathons in her career covering over 40,00...

With episode 188, we appropriately bring you 8 tips for marathon training during the pandemic. How do you deal with the uncertainty of the fall racing season? And, how do you ensure you gain fitness that will have you ready just in case, but also benefit you for years to come? In this episode, former guest and Rogue coach Jen Harney joins the show to help me break it all down.

More or less every time I line up for a race or hard workout, there is fear that comes in those moments. I think about questions like... how much will it hurt? how will I deal with the path? will I respond or crack under the pressure? what if I do crack?  Inevitably though, when faced with my physical, I do respond. It's not always great or perfect, but I learn something about myself every single...

In this episode, we take a pause from running content to talk again about the very important discussions taking place in our country on racism. With the help of long-time Rogue community member Dionn Schaffner, we dig into the ways that we can all help the cause by first educating ourselves and then taking action. As Dionn herself says, this is a time to educate, empathize, engage, and then expect...

In this episode, I start with a discussion of the sadness, helplessness, and hopelessness I've felt during the last week after George Floyd's murder. I don't have answers, but I do know that action speaks louder than words. I am committed to action, and here are a list of resources where you can also do something to support the cause to end policy brutality and racism in our country: https://black...

Last Friday, May 22, we hosted a Zoom call with the women of Hoka NAZ Elite - Stephanie Bruce, Kellyn Taylor, and Aliphine Tuliamuk. It's their first interview together since the Olympic Marathon Trials, and it's loaded with inspiration! We get to know them better, get a play-by-play on the Olympic Trials, and talk about how they are staying motivated during this challenging time. In addition, Rut...

This short episode captures a conversation I had with Kara Goucher during the Rogue fall training kickoff a few weeks ago. In it, Kara provides an update on her situation during this uncertain time, and she discusses how she is staying motivated to train. Plus, she covers how she has dealt with uncertainty throughout her career including the lessons we can apply now. Finally, she ends with final t...

In this episode, I tackle an uncomfortable conversation on running and racism with one of the Rogue Dallas run leaders Alex Williams. Alex is an amazing runner in her own right, but she also happens to be a black female. She explains the complexities, challenges, and safety concerns of being a black woman on the run. We discuss how the biases and assumptions of others affect her planning for every...

New or veteran runner, we've all had those stretches of training that just felt harder than they should. For you, this might be one of those times as we deal with the uncertainty of this current situation, but it could also be unrelated. In this conversation, I give you a decision tree with questions to ask yourself in order to get to the bottom of and then address your running funk. I talk about...

Last week, Jason Brooks and I recorded our final podcast training episode for the season with our base training group. In that episode, we recapped lessons from the 16-week program across the strength, running, and lifestyle components of the program. After recording the episode, I realized that the lessons would be valuable for all of you. Plus for those interested in the program, it gives you a...

As promised last week, I interview Ruth England and Jennifer Howard-Brown for this episode to discuss their upcoming half marathon training program by women for women. We introduce you to Ruth and Jenn (both long-time Rogues) and of course talk about the program, but we spend the bulk of the time digging into specific insights on how women are different from men in training from hormones, menstrua...

I am excited to bring 3-time guest Mallory Brooks back to the show to discuss her experience training with the Maffetone Method. I originally had her on to discuss her early stages in the program for episode #97, and now I have her back to recap her experience discussing both what she learned and what she might do differently. The MAF method is a foundational program that is designed to help you i...

In this conversation, James and I get reflective on the lessons we have learned from this time of quarantine and how these lessons might be carried into the future when this is over. It's admittedly hard to go to this positive place right because so many are facing tragedy, but it is one place that I am looking for personal hope. I am committed to being different (in a good way) on the other side,...

In this episode, I bring on one of our coaches in NYC to discuss the current situation in New York City. Justin has been coaching with us in Manhattan since January of 2019, leading groups to the NYC Half and NYC Marathon last year. To start this year, the group was prepping for the NYC Half again, but then everything changed. Justin tells his story as a runner and a coach, and then we discussion...

Our training plans have been thrown into chaos, which is certainly frustrating. But as my podcast partner Jenn said last week, it's time to turn this training program upheaval into an opportunity to be more ready for your next race-specific cycle. In this episode, I talk about using this time to work your weaknesses and give you 8 different possibilities from raw speed to mobility to weekly volume...

Races are cancelled or postponed, and life is seemingly on hold or in limbo due to COVID-19. At Rogue, we've had to move to a completely virtual world with no in person groups due to the ongoing spread of the virus. This episode is primarily for our members in this temporary virtual world but also for anyone who wonders what to do now. I discuss the current status of the situation with Rogue coach...

In this episode, I start with an intro discussing the Boston Marathon and the Coronavirus and then give my tribute to International Women's Day (which happened yesterday). Thank you to all of the women who inspire me... I give a small sample of those on this podcast! Then, I turn to a topic that can be tough for many - how to process and bounce back from a bad race. We discuss how you can deal wit...

In this episode, I review an epic weekend of action with special guest Kara Goucher who was also in Atlanta to see the Olympic Marathon Trials. We break down all of the action from both races plus talk about the energy and vibe from the entire weekend. Then, at the end, I give you 5 lessons and takeaways for your own training and racing. This is a fun one! Also, as mentioned, you can now support t...