The Running Public

AKA, why running is just like marriage. People expect linear progression, which isn’t possible. Here is how it REALLY works!

As we come to the end of a fantastic 2022, we’re taking the opportunity to answer as many of your questions as possible! You all sent some pretty great ones this time around!

Possibly the best current example of a hybrid athlete, Katie went from a CrossFitter who didn’t run to world champion in the 24 hour World’s Toughest Mudder in just three years. Today she breaks down…

You can be successful runner using a low volume, medium volume, or high volume approach. So, why do so many coaches and athletes believe that higher volume training is superior? 

Kris just completed one of the most outrageous years of racing, both in terms of how many races she ran and how many different types of races she excelled in. We gave up trying to guess how she pulls…

The weight room is, historically, the distance runner’s nemesis. You might not feel welcome. You probably don’t know where to begin. You might not know why runners should even lift. This episode is d…

Ian is an Ultra runner and also the man behind the social media accounts of some of your favorite OCR and running podcasts. Plus, he has a pretty amazing story himself!

Recently, Parker Valby took 2nd place at NCAA cross country championships despite only running (allegedly) 3 times per week. That got our little brains thinking about the non traditional approaches t…

The sport of running is in a historically great place, and we’ll take the next 90 minutes to tell you exactly why!

The title says it all! Be the best gift giver this year!

Chad has a wild story that takes him from broke and fighting addiction to finding sport and becoming an Age Group champ. Enjoy this one!

It’s been two years since we released our “Get to Know Your Hosts” and we have new listeners who don’t know us as well as the OG listeners do. Since Brakken is out sick, we’re rereleasing those two e…

Is it weak to use the treadmill when the weather is cold? Is it okay to do speed work indoors rather than outdoors? How often should I force myself outside this winter? Do high level runners use trea…

Story hour? Race recaps? Training and racing advice? YUP.

You had random questions you wanted answered; we answer them! Be warned, these have very little to do with Training!

Fall Ultras are here. Spring Ultras are right around the corner. The single most overlooked factor for a successful Ultra race? The people crewing it! This episode breaks down everything you need to …

Ryan talking setbacks, training, racing mindset, mental toughness, and finding passion year after year? Sign us up!

You keep sending great questions so we just have to keep answering them! There are some great ones today, enjoy!

What sets pros apart? How do I train through crazy life stress? Can I train for an Ultra and a hybrid race simultaneously? For a mixed terrain race, how do I choose the right shoe? Why do Ultra runne…

This isn’t an episode about workout paces or race paces. This is an episode about pacing your life-training balance and pacing your season’s progression!