Running Rogue

In this episode, I talk about the why, what, and how of effort-based training. It's important to remember that achieving your fitness goals is directly related to running at varying effort-levels in …

Episode 200 is here! This is a big milestone for me as a podcaster, and I wanted this episode to be a love letter to you, the listener for supporting me for the last 4 years. Thank you to all of thos…

In this prelude to the big episode #200, Chris and Jason Brooks chat with strength coach Travis Goyeneche to discuss his strength training principles and his approach to periodizing strength training…

In this episode, we address an important topic brought to me by Erin Osenbaugh, a member of the Rogue Running community here in Austin. She raised the issue of size inclusivity in the community and h…

In last week's episode, Frank Shorter talked about following your instincts, knowing when to press and when to rest in training. BUT... that is easier said than done. It's really hard in practice and…

In this episode, I recap the Diamond Monaco meet from last Friday and then jump into a fascinating conversation with Frank Shorter and Ben Rosario on adapting your training during COVID times. Plus, …

In this episode, I start with an intro that includes a listener request as I approach episode #200, plus I talk about the just-announced London elite-only marathon on October 4th and Sara Hall's half…

Thanks to a listener suggestion, I come to you this week with 8 tips on balancing run training and life. It can sometimes be hard to fit it all in together, and that's true for everyone who is trying…

In this week's episode, I welcome special guests Scott MacPherson and Darren Brown in a fun, meandering conversation. Both are former members of Rogue Athletic Club (our former elite team) and now wi…

Track is back... major marathons are not. We start this episode with a recap of two mini track meets that happened this weekend in Utah and Oregon, including one in which the US 5K record was broken …

It's been a weird time for many, and some of you may have gotten out of your running routine in the last several months for very valid reasons. You might be trying to re-start and don't know how best…

In this episode, I begin with a brief reaction to the cancellation of the NYC and Berlin Marathons and include a few additional tips on how to pivot from them to another goal (to build on the discuss…

More or less every time I line up for a race or hard workout, there is fear that comes in those moments. I think about questions like... how much will it hurt? how will I deal with the path? will I r…

In this episode, we take a pause from running content to talk again about the very important discussions taking place in our country on racism. With the help of long-time Rogue community member Dionn…

In this episode, I start with a discussion of the sadness, helplessness, and hopelessness I've felt during the last week after George Floyd's murder. I don't have answers, but I do know that action s…

Last Friday, May 22, we hosted a Zoom call with the women of Hoka NAZ Elite - Stephanie Bruce, Kellyn Taylor, and Aliphine Tuliamuk. It's their first interview together since the Olympic Marathon Tri…

This short episode captures a conversation I had with Kara Goucher during the Rogue fall training kickoff a few weeks ago. In it, Kara provides an update on her situation during this uncertain time, …

In this episode, I tackle an uncomfortable conversation on running and racism with one of the Rogue Dallas run leaders Alex Williams. Alex is an amazing runner in her own right, but she also happens …