The Running Public

Training Tuesday: What You Think You’ve Done vs What You’ve Actually Done

Ever look back at an old training log and realize you did way less work than you previously thought? Not a great feeling, but we can learn from that!

Episode 403: Crazy Solutions to Atypical Training Situations

Could you win an Ultra without ever running longer than 80 minutes? PR in a 5k without any interval work? Crush a Hyrox with zero weight lifting? Maximize your running potential on only three days per week?

Training Tuesday: Our Favorite Workouts of the Past Month

Brakken hits a quick recap of his race from Saturday, then the boys each list their three favorite workouts from the past four weeks of training.

Training Tuesday: Winter ≠ Bad Training

Some runners need permission to get out into the cold. Some will need permission to get on the treadmill and hammer. Some just need reassurance that fitness can be built in less than ideal conditions!

Episode 400: Hans Troyer

Hans just won the Bandera 100k, breaking Jim Walmsley’s course record in the process. Still in grad school, this was Hans’ first 100k. What led to such a debut? Also, thank you to all the listeners who have helped us reach 4 years and 400 episodes! We wouldn’t be here without you!

Training Tuesday: Chaining Together “B” Workouts

The off season is the perfect time to build consistency, and the easiest and most sustainable way to stay consistent is to avoid doing too much on any given day. The added bonus from doing B workouts rather than A workouts is you can do more of them. 

Episode 398: Ryan Balch

Ryan is a Senior Lecturer at Vanderbilt University, with a PhD in Education Policy and a background in Psychology. This episode is a direct follow up to the Two Types of Athletes episode (those who get things done and those who find reasons not to). We explore the idea of what to do if you are the type who doesn’t “get things done no matter what.” 

Training Tuesday: How To Implement Our Recent Training Topics

Recently, we’re discussed Speed Sprinkles, Muscular Endurance work, Medium Long Runs, and Long Runs. Today, we discuss how to schedule these into your training, how they should feel during, and how you should feel the day(s) after. 

Episode 396: Ja Shua Reid pt 2

Joshua returns to talk through all things Ultra running: training, racing, strength training, fueling, and much more!

Training Tuesday: Permission to Exercise

Don’t let the perfect workout get in the way of a good workout! Sometimes we’re strapped for time, completely lacking motivation, or simply in a funk. At these times, we need to keep the ball rolling rather than skip out on a workout entirely. Exercise can be a powerful stopgap when training isn’t feasible.