The Running Public

Spartan Pro: A Eulogy

Spartan Racing, in the Pro Ranks, is dead and gone in North America. Athletes haven’t been paid in years, numbers have flatlined, and the opportunity to make a living as a Spartan Athlete is no longer a thing. So, today we remember peak Spartan Race. Not in sadness, but as a celebration of what once was!

Episode 544: Dr Patrick Bottenfield

Lead chiropractor and owner of Bottenfield Chiropractic Strength and Wellness, Dr Patrick has become Kirk’s go-to for injury rehab. 

Training Tuesday: USA! USA!

US Track and Field Championships were this past weekend and oooooh baby were there some RACES!

Episode 542: Kris Rugloski

Kris shows up to discuss racing, training, mindset and balance like only she can!

Training Tuesday: Heat Running Gets Better!

We know that you’re probably struggling to deal with the current heat wave, but we have good news: It gets better! Your body will adapt.

Episode 542: Who is More Likely?

Jess moderates a non-serious debate between Kirk and BK regarding listener questions.

Training Tuesday: Which Metrics Matter?

If you’re going to take running seriously, you’re going to be tracking some combination of pace, RPE, and heart rate (at the bare minimum). So, where should you start? What metric matters the most?

Episode 540: Ask Us Anything

The questions are nicely polarized: roughly 80% nonsense and 20% running related.

Training Tuesday: How to Self Coach Effectively

We are generally our own worst enemy. Here’s how to avoid that trap while self coaching!

Training Tuesday: Cross Training vs “Real Training”

At what point does cross training stop being useful to your running?