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Are ultrarunners at higher risk of colon cancer? Can scrolling before a workout actually make you slower? And is muscle damage( not gut issues) the biggest reason athletes DNF ultras? This episode di…

🔥 Wondering how much training volume you really need to get faster, avoid burnout, and stay injury-free? In this episode, Zoë and TJ break down the science and practical strategies behind volume in e…

🔥 Want to finish your next ultra stronger and avoid the dreaded late-race fade? This episode breaks down five science-backed pacing strategies every runner can use—whether you’re lining up for your f…

Who gets to call themselves an athlete — and how should you fuel like one? In this special crossover episode from Your Diet Sucks, Coach Zoë and registered dietitian Kylee Van Horn tackle common end…

Want to run faster, whether you’re training for a 5K, marathon, or 100-mile ultra?

In this episode, Zoë and Coach TJ break down five proven ways to build speed and endurance without burning out. They…

Coach TJ is on vacation this week, so we're dropping a recent favorite episode of YDS in the feed!

Protein is everywhere—from protein-packed cereals and bars to coffee creamers and even water—but how …

This episode breaks down what runners really need to know about fueling — with zero gimmicks and all the science.

Whether you're training for a marathon, ultramarathon, or just want to feel stronger …

🔥 Wondering if you really need to follow your training plan to the letter? This episode unpacks how flexible training frameworks can actually make you a stronger, more consistent runner—especially wh…

Train Smarter, Not Harder: How to Use B Races and Avoid the Worst Running Myths

Thinking about racing your way to peak fitness? In this episode, Coach Zoë and TJ break down how to use B races strategi…

Struggling with downhill running? Want to avoid trashed quads and gain free speed on the trails? This episode teaches you exactly how to master downhill running with proven techniques, strength exerc…

Zoë is at a writing conference this week, so we're dropping this banger of a replay in the feed!

Feeling overwhelmed by running data? Wondering if you're training the “right” way? This episode dives d…

🔥 Training for a high-altitude ultramarathon like Leadville? Wondering if heat suits actually work — or if you really need to drop $1K on a hypoxic tent? This episode of the Microcosm Coaching podcas…

GI distress. Muscle damage. Hyponatremia. Mental fatigue. Bad pacing. In this evidence-packed episode, we break down the five most common scientific causes of DNF (Did Not Finish) in ultramarathons—a…

🔥 Want to train smarter and avoid common mistakes? This episode covers how to actually set your running zones — without falling into data traps or overtraining.

🎙️ This week, Coach Zoë shares insights…

🔥 Training for a hot race or summer marathon? This episode is your ultimate guide to heat training for runners — including what actually works, what’s total hype, and how to avoid sabotaging your fit…

Can AI replace a running coach? Should you hike or run uphill when training for an ultra? And what does real mental toughness look like for endurance athletes?
In this episode, Coaches Zoë and TJ unpa…

🔥 Think you know the best way to train? Think again. In this episode, Coaches Zoë and TJ tackle five of the most debated ideas in endurance training—breaking down what the latest science actually say…

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What actually happens when you try to gut train with a cheeseburger? Why is stacking strength work after a run not always optimal? And what do we mean whe…

Want to train smarter—not just harder?
This episode breaks down five of the most important peer-reviewed running studies from the past year, with real-life takeaways that every endurance athlete can u…

We're back—and this one's a certified banger. In this episode, we start with a round of Hot or Not, weighing in on training camps, six-week shred plans, altitude hacks, and the phrase “long slow dist…