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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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Mar 3, 2020
Mar 3, 2020
1hr 2 min
The people have spoken and the message was clear, so here is an episode totally dedicated to Compromised Running. We fully describe our favorite, go-to workouts so you can become a master at running through fatigue and nailing your obstacle transitions!
Feb 28, 2020
Feb 28, 2020
1hr 2 min
The Jacksonville Spartan Sprint taught us a few important lessons about what really matters in OCR and off road racing. Kirk and Brakken analyze the race and give you the tips and advice you need in order to ensure that your 2020 race season goes according to plan! They also give an important PSA to the running community: Watch the US Marathon Olympic Trials! It will be broadcasted live on NBC and NBC Sports at 12:00p EST. You won't regret it!
Feb 21, 2020
Feb 21, 2020
53 min
The 2020 Spartan US National Series kicks off this weekend in Jacksonville Florida! Kirk and Brakken discuss the race course, weather, favorites & underdogs, and predictions.
Feb 18, 2020
Feb 18, 2020
43 min
As endurance athletes, we are always one training session away from an injury. When it does hit, we don't have to forgo the rest of our training block! Today's episode is a field guide for how to maintain maximum fitness throughout your recovery process. We touch upon:
- The best cross-training exercises
- Our favorite cross-training speed sessions and long workouts
- A sample week for an injured athlete
- y mucho mas!
Feb 14, 2020
Feb 14, 2020
1hr 30 min
Obstacle Racing's original and most well known writer / podcaster / personality swings by to give some unique insight into the Spartan ProTest. He also covers his journey from stand-up comedian to OCR media mogul and finishes up with a chat about his current training and the Nike Vaporfly.
Feb 11, 2020
Feb 11, 2020
1hr 39 sec
Our sport is, unfortunately, filled with technical terms and jargon. Today we simplify things for you! We define the most commonly used running terms and give examples of how to incorporate each of them into your training.
- What is a Tempo Run? How about a Threshold Run?
- Lactate Threshold vs Anaerobic Threshold vs VO2 max
- Running Economy
- What constitutes a Long Run?
- What are strides and how do I do them?
- Is vertical oscillation even a thing? Does it matter?
- What's a Fartlek?
- and so much more!
Feb 7, 2020
Feb 7, 2020
1hr 1 min
Spartan has announced that Abu Dhabi will host the 2020 World Championship. This episode covers everything you will need in order to be ready!
- travel advice
- where to stay
- what to expect
- weather
- race terrain
- training prep
Feb 4, 2020
Feb 4, 2020
29 min
Olympian Carrie Tollefson joins us to discuss:
- The importance of the Long Run (and long workouts)
- Fitting training in no matter your time constraints
- Quantity vs Quality at different stages in life
- Her favorite workouts
- and much more!
Jan 31, 2020
Jan 31, 2020
1hr 8 min
Olympian. Mother. Wife. Announcer. Entrepreneur. Carrie Tollefson is all of these things and more. One of the best middle distance runners in US history joins us this week for an episode that will inspire you, make you laugh, and motivate you to be your best self!
Jan 28, 2020
Jan 28, 2020
35 min
Struggling with getting out the door to run when the weather turns cold? Unsure what footwear or clothing to use? Wondering what type of workouts can be done in the snow? This episode answers all those questions and more. Tune in and then get outside and rip up some winter running!