Mind Body Marathon: Running, Health & Human Performance

Running is more than just putting one foot in front of the other. It’s about discovering the connection between your body, your mind, and your potential. The Mind Body Marathon Podcast is where running performance, sports psychology, injury prevention, strength training, recovery strategies, nutrition, and mindset coaching all come together to help you become the strongest, healthiest, and most resilient version of yourself.

Hosted by Dr. Leo Kormanik, a sports chiropractor, running coach, and former elite marathoner who competed at the 2012 U.S. Olympic Trials with a personal best of 2:18, this show is built on decades of experience in both running and treating athletes. As founder of Ohio Sports Chiropractic and Rehab and creator of Faster Without Fail, Leo has worked with runners from beginners to Olympians, helping them overcome injuries, train smarter, and unlock their potential. His perspective is unique, blending clinical knowledge, coaching insight, and personal lessons learned from years of chasing high performance while battling setbacks along the way.

Each episode explores the full spectrum of endurance sports and wellness. You’ll hear conversations about marathon training strategies that fit into real life, the science of injury prevention, the role of sports psychology in performance, and the importance of strength and conditioning for distance runners. You’ll learn recovery strategies ranging from cold plunges and sleep optimization to mental resets that restore balance. Nutrition is covered in a practical, athlete-friendly way, from fueling long runs to racing with confidence. Mental health and overall fitness are never ignored, as we explore how mindset, lifestyle, and performance are all intertwined.

What makes the Mind Body Marathon Podcast different is the way it connects all of these elements. Running is not just about mileage and splits; it’s about sustaining your health, building resilience, and developing an endurance mindset that impacts every area of your life. This show goes deeper than workouts and race results. It’s about equipping you with evidence-based tools and real-world insights that help you train with purpose, recover with intention, and push your limits without breaking down.

Episodes include solo deep dives from Dr. Leo where he breaks down the latest science in running, training, and rehab, as well as interviews with athletes, coaches, nutritionists, sports psychologists, and medical professionals. Guests have included Olympic qualifiers, national champions, and respected voices across the endurance world, each sharing stories of triumph, lessons from setbacks, and strategies that listeners can immediately apply.

At its core, this podcast is about empowerment. Running teaches discipline, resilience, and the ability to face challenges head-on, but it also connects us to a larger community of people striving for similar goals. The Mind Body Marathon Podcast offers not just practical knowledge but also encouragement and motivation. Whether you are chasing a personal best, battling back from injury, balancing training with work and family, or simply curious about the science of human performance, this podcast is designed for you.

If you’re ready to go beyond logging miles, if you want to train with intention, race with confidence, and build resilience that extends far past the finish line, then this podcast is for you. Tune in each week and join a growing community of runners and athletes who are redefining what it means to pursue health, performance, and personal excellence. The Mind Body Marathon Podcast is your guide to running, wellness, and human performance — a place where science meets story, and where your journey as a runner becomes a path toward living stronger in both body and mind.