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Two endurance athletes and coaches sit down to talk all things running! We bring you high level running knowledge and present it at a practical level.
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Friday Oct 23, 2020
Friday Oct 23, 2020
Rich Ryan of the Reinforced Running Podcast swings by today! Rich is a fast runner, successful podcaster, excellent endurance and nutrition coach, and has been hitting some really fast time trials lately! We chat through his transition from college running to OCR racing, eating disorders, trying to train for off road racing while living in downtown Philly, and his nutritional philosophy for endurance athletes.
Tuesday Oct 20, 2020
Tuesday Oct 20, 2020
We are only as tough and strong as our support system. Every successful human and athlete is held up by a clearly defined "Why" and a strong and honest Accountability Partner. Learn how to identify and establish your safety net in order to maximize your athletic potential!
Friday Oct 16, 2020
Friday Oct 16, 2020
Kirk interviews Brakken about Spartan's evolution as as race, brand, and company. From a grassroots movement to a worldwide phenomenon, Spartan Race has essentially created a sport out of thin air and Brakken was there to witness it from the beginning. Today is filled with nostalgic memories, old race stories, critiques and compliments for Spartan's business model, and much more!
Tuesday Oct 13, 2020
Tuesday Oct 13, 2020
As a runner, do you need to be on Strava? Today we dive into:
- What is Strava?
- How to use it as a training tool
- Is the Premium Subscription worth upgrading to?
- The common pitfalls athletes fall into on Strava
Friday Oct 09, 2020
Friday Oct 09, 2020
From collegiate 800m All-American to 100 mile Ultra Runner, Ean has worked to redefine himself as an endurance athlete. He represents the struggles of the everyman: running his own construction business and raising four kids while trying to fit in 70-80 mile training weeks. One of the grittiest athletes we have ever competed against, Ean continually seeks out races that test how far he can truly push his body.
Tuesday Oct 06, 2020
Tuesday Oct 06, 2020
Our mental game is the key to our performance. Far too often, our true athletic ceiling is WAY higher than we think it is. Today's episode gives you the blueprint to unlock better performances.
Friday Oct 02, 2020
Friday Oct 02, 2020
Race predictor workouts. Training for downhills as a flatlander. Setting your personal HR zones. Using HR for interval workouts. Are massages useful? When should I time trial? How to stay injury free as a heavier runner. Drug testing in OCR. Our thoughts on minimal shoes.
All these and many more are addressed today!
Tuesday Sep 29, 2020
Tuesday Sep 29, 2020
As many athletes have progressed into their "off season base building" stage of training, the questions we've received have shown a growing concern that they will lose their hard earned speed during this time. Today we address that single issue completely!
Friday Sep 25, 2020
Friday Sep 25, 2020
IAU Trail World Champs. Skyrunning World Series Champion. 2x Skyrunning Extreme Series Champion. Ultra Skyrunning World Champion. 12x OCR World Champion. 2x Spartan Race World Champion. World's Toughest Mudder Team Champion.
If is it a running race held off road, Jon Albon has probably won it. The craziest part of it all? Jon has had 2 broken bones in his foot for the past FOUR AND A HALF YEARS. Today he talks his journey from national level roller hockey player to world champion endurance athlete, his surgery and rehab during COVID, and his training philosophy.
Tuesday Sep 22, 2020
Tuesday Sep 22, 2020
Shoes. Socks. Underwear. Shorts. Compression Shorts. Cold weather tights. Shirts. Jackets. Rain gear. Gloves. Hats. Waist belts. Hydration packs. Watches. HR monitors. You asked for the gear we use; here it is!