The Running Public

Training Tuesday: Our Coaching Journey

Brakken recorded an episode on Rich Ryan’s RMR Podcast this week (go check it out!) and it prompted him to ask Kirk some questions about how his coaching started and evolved over time.

Episode 616: DJ Fox

DJ joined us 300 episodes ago after winning World’s Toughest Mudder. Fast forward 3 years and he just crossed the finish line of the Cocodona 250 in third place. From OCR athlete to big time Ultra runner, he has embodied the idea of staying the course.

Episode 615: Drug Use Among Amateurs

With the rise of hormone therapy and anti-aging medical practices, how should amateur athletes be thinking about drug use?

Training Tuesday: Superior Trail 50k Recap & Learnings

Fresh off his win at the Superior Trail 50k, Kirk gives us his recap, takeaways, and learnings from the race.

Episode 613: Superior 50k Preview!

It’s race week! Time to break down gear choice, fueling strategy, and pacing plan. Plus a few bonus listener questions thrown in there!

Training Tuesday: Hyrox with Lizzie May

Lizzie May has transformed her fitness and performance over recent years and now helps others do the same. Lizzie shares her learnings through personal experience & we also collab on a mini Hyrox Q & A! Topics covered: 

- What works (and doesn't) for physical transformation 

- Hyrox training and the lessons learned along the way 

- Going from a beginner herself to a coach in the Hyrox space. 

- Fueling in relation to performance 

- Listener submitted Hyrox Q & A

Episode 611: Q&A Session

• How useful is RPE for runners?
• Heat Training for hot races
• Hyrox training vs Ultra training
• Super shoes for downhill work?
• Running robots

Training Tuesday: Should You Ignore Heart Rate During Trail Races?

Should you let your HR spike during trail ultras or should you double down on a set HR limit? The boys can’t agree on this one!

Episode 609: Natalie Hatch

Natalie is the ultimate Beginner Runner. She found running as a way to cope with her anxiety and is currently training towards her first half marathon. Along the way, her personality and outlook on running and life have been captivating for others to witness. 

Training Tuesday: Why Has Running Become So Dang Fast??

National and World Records are being set left and right and we just witnessed the fastest marathon in history. What is happening?!?