Finding Strong

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In this episode, Mark and Arthur are joined by guest Ash to discuss their recent race. Ash completed her first ultra and set a marathon PR during the race. They talk about Ash training leading…

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In this episode, Mark and Arthur interview Don Reichelt, a mountain ultra trail runner and current USATF 100 mile national champion from Colorado. Don shares his journey into ultra-running and…

In this episode, Arthur interviews Mark as a reintroduction to new listeners. Mark returns to racing -  Arthur and Mark dive into  how Mark grew through adversity and into new updates in Mark's life.

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In this episode, Mark and Arthur discuss their training routines and the importance of building a proper training program. They emphasize the need for proper footwear and mastering the basics …

Arthur and Mark explore the various tactics for optimizing your mindset and finding your true capabilities. The hosts pull from personal experience in endurance, career, and coaching

The tactics inclu…

Arthur and Mark dive into five listener questions:

How do you determine ideal mileage for yourself or an athlete?

What are ways to improve recovery?

Can endurance athlete start later in life?

How can I l…

Coach and Sub4 Miler Kevin Kelly joins Michael and Mark for the second time. In this week's episode the trio talk about an outside factor that many people do not consider in their training; stress. K…

Mark and Michael sit down and cite recent moments of adversity in their training and racing, and discuss practically, how those moments can shape the outcome of a race, a training week, or a whole tr…

What is a Down Week, why should I take one, and when should I take them? Down weeks are crucial for adaptation to stressors, increase in fitness and much more. 

• A Ball State University study looking a…

Michael and Mark sit down for another episode with Vegan Ironman, and addiction recovery coach Alex Buck for part II of his miniseries on FSP. Alex details his emotional and powerful journey from nea…

Strong Session: Science of Slow + HR Training

Last week's Strong Session was downloaded in 45 countries! 

This week's Strong Session dives into the science of running slow and the benefits of low inten…

Strong Sessions: 10-15 minute cram sessions to arm you with the tools you need to be the best version of yourself. Info you need, and nothing you don't!

On today's Strong Session, host and coach, Mark…

Alex Buck joins the Strong Squad! The Outlier Series is back. Michael and Mark sit down with Alexander Buck. Alex is a Vegan Ironman, former actor, musician, animal rights activist, and an addiction …

Michael wins not one, but two, 5km cross country style races to start the year. Mark is back to high volume aerobic focused training for the first time since June of 2020. 

2022 is kicking off in a bi…

6 days out from the longest and most grueling race of his life, Mark gives a solo breakdown of typical race week execution - and also what do to when the situation or environment are less than ideal.…