The Running Public

Episode 312: Pre Vacation Q&A

Kirk and Jess are headed to Vietnam for two weeks, and there is no way they could relax and enjoy the trip knowing there are unanswered listener questions at home! So, Jess plays moderator while Kirk and Brakken get to work clearing the queue of some great questions which you all sent in over the past month or so.

Training Tuesday: Breaking Down Our Training Program

We recently launched a Running specific training plan to accompany our OCR training plan and our Strength training program, and we spend some time today spelling out exactly what it contains and how to use it. We preface that conversation with some chat about our recent interval sessions. 

Episode 310: Lauren Weeks

The crossfitter who just wants to run for hours in the mountains and keeps winning World Championships joins us to discuss her training before, during, and after childbirth, what drives her, and how her mindset affects the way she trains and competes.

Training Tuesday: The Power of Purposeful Rehab and Non Impact Cardio

Brakken raced this past weekend and was pleasantly surprised by his fitness levels. The only possible explanation lies in the type of rehab work he’s done the past few months, so we dive into the nuts and bolts of it!

Episode 308: Mark Batres Part 2

The last time we chatted with Mark he was building towards his 2021 season. Since then, he’s found his calling in Ultras, won a world championship, and lost a full championship season to illness. Let’s dive in!

Training Tuesday: Our Personal Fitness Levels + A Few Listener Questions

What are some “mandatory” supplements for runners? Should I trust my HR zones when I’m out of shape? How should we gauge improvement? How do I keep my body hair from chafing? Plus, more!

Episode 306: Are You Training Correctly?

• What is your current Stage of Training?
• Is it time to repeat what you’ve done or is time to change things?
• Are you more of a fast twitch or slow twitch athlete? What does it matter?
• Should you keep doing what you like doing most?
• Why is my training plan working better for others?

All of these are super important questions to be able to answer as a runner, so let’s dig in!

Training Tuesday: What The First Spartan Race of the Year Means for Us All

We break down Kirk’s awesome weekend of racing and talk about his takeaways from the first Spartan event of 2023 (how the course looked, what the obstacles were like, penalty loop setups, rumors for the season, etc). 

Episode 305: DJ Fox

DJ joins us today to discuss his wild journey from bowling to power lifting to health nightmare to world champion. 

Training Tuesday: Using Prescribed Paces for Rest Intervals

The classic form of interval training uses standing, walking, or slow jogging as the rest period following a hard/fast interval. There is an alternative means of conducting your “rest” during an interval workout and that is what we explore today!