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Power, Speed Development, and “Output” with Coach David Roche

Posted January 7, 2024
BY Christine

Power is a metric that runners rarely examine, but in practice it can have a major impact on your training. Coach David Roche breaks down this concept so you can better understand how it relates to your running.

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Phil Batterson, PhD Interviews Jason: Training Philosophy, Strength Workouts, and the Art vs. Science of Coaching

Posted December 21, 2023
BY Christine

The tables get turned on this episode and Jason is interviewed by last week’s guest, Phil Batterson! From training philosophies to the art of coaching, we cover a lot of ground!

The physicality of running is obvious to …

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How to Improve the 3 Running Thresholds (Z2, LT, and VO2 Max), with Phil Batterson, PhD

Posted December 14, 2023
BY Christine

Many runners have heard of lactate threshold (AKA, tempo running), but most are probably unaware that there are two more thresholds that play an important role in training! We’ll help you understand all three from both a physiologic …

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Kobe Bryant’s Strength Coach Tim DiFrancesco on Injury Prevention (+ an announcement!)

Posted December 7, 2023
BY Christine

Studies show that up to 75% of runners get injured each year, and many continue to cycle through nagging, chronic issues. Learn how to develop durability as a runner to avoid becoming part of this frustrating statistic!

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Grayson Murphy on Threshold Love, VO2 Max Disdain, and “Lifetime Mileage”

Posted November 30, 2023
BY Christine

If you’re not already familiar with Grayson Murphy, you will be soon! Grayson’s talent, work ethic, and positive energy have created a force to be reckoned with in the running world.

Some runners love the length and challenge of …

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Reduce Muscle Soreness and Improve Your Running (with FOOD!) with Kylee Van Horn, RD

Posted November 23, 2023
BY Christine

Nutrition is a key element for endurance athletes, and even the most optimized training plan isn’t complete without a nutrition strategy to support it. Learn how to use food to improve your training, racing and recovery!

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Dr. Lara Johnson on Psoas Health, Injury Prevention, Muscles vs. Nerves, & More

Posted November 16, 2023
BY Christine

What is the psoas, exactly? In this episode you’ll learn all about this important muscle and how it can impact your running and everyday movements.

The psoas is a little known muscle that plays a major role in complex …

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Off-Season vs. Base Training vs. Pre-Season with 2:34 Marathoner Matt Meyer

Posted November 9, 2023
BY Christine

Everyone needs down time from hard training to prevent injury and burnout. Learning how to plan your running during this off season can lead to a much more successful race season!

While it may seem like it’s just semantics, …

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Sara Manderscheid on Long-Term Improvement, Endurance Building, & Warm-up Strategy

Posted November 2, 2023
BY Christine

Whether you are thinking about your long-term progress or how to warm up effectively for your next challenging workout, this episode is here to help! We answer listener questions in this week’s special episode.

While the act of running …

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How to Run an “Infinity Loop” of North America’s Tallest Volcano, with Jason Hardrath

Posted October 26, 2023
BY Christine

If you’re looking to be inspired for your next adventure, ultra endurance athlete Jason Hardrath should be on your list of people to follow. From FKTs to volcanic summits, Jason is an example of creating a path in life …

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