The Strength Running Podcast
The Strength Running Podcast treats you like a pro runner: we surround your with coaches, physical therapists, strength experts, elite runners, sports psychologists, and other thought leaders. We only have one goal: to help you run faster.
Guests include world-class academics, clinicians, runners, coaches, and subject matter experts like David Roche, Victoria Sekely, Sally McRae, Zach Bitter, and hundreds more! We also publish coaching calls with Jason working directly with a runner chasing a big goal and course previews for major races like the New York City Marathon, the Boston Marathon, the Philadelphia Marathon, and the Marine Corps Marathon.
You'll learn how to prevent injuries and become resilient to niggles and common overuse injuries, the best ways to structure marathon training and how to fuel for endurance races, how to improve your speed and ability to kick at the end of races, run more consistently, and make running a more sustainable part of your life.
The Strength Running Podcast is hosted by Jason Fitzgerald, a 2:39 marathoner and USATF-certified running coach. He's a monthly columnist for Trail Runner Magazine and was previously Men's Running Magazine's Influencer of the Year. His coaching advice and running guidance has been featured in the New York Times, the Washington Post, Runner's World, Health Magazine, and most other major media.
If you want to become a better runner, you've found the right running podcast!
Connect with Jason and Strength Running:
- Instagram: http://bit.ly/2FARFP2
- Strength course: http://bit.ly/2Pjvlge
- Training: http://bit.ly/2YgBLAv
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 53 minutes
- Episodes
- 422
- Years Active
- 2016 - 2025
Episode 22: Dear Boston Marathon Runners:
Boston is unlike any marathon in the world. It first started in 1897 with a whopping 18 runners. In 2011, nearly 27,000 runners ran the race on “Marathon Monday,” also known as Patriot’s Day in Massa…
Episode 21 - Nate Helming on Movement, Strength, and Dynamic Athleticism
Nate is the cofounder of The Run Experience. And he doesn't just have a USA Track & Field coaching certification. He's also completed continuing education courses in:
- USA Triathlon
- CrossFit
- CrossFit…
Episode 20 - Author Matt Fitzgerald on "The Endurance Diet"
Diet is more important than most runners realize - and the effects of poor eating habits can derail anybody's running:
- If you don't eat enough, you're more prone to running injuries and won't run as…
Episode 19 - Dathan Ritzenhein on Strength Training and Marathon Fueling
Ritz has more career highlights than there are spectators at the Boston Marathon (ok maybe not but still!):
- 3x Olympian at the 10,000m and marathon distances
- Former US Record holder in the 5,000m (1…
Coach James Dunne on Injury Prevention for Bigger Runners
James doesn't look like the "typical" runner - he's 6'6" and 250 pounds. A former professional rugby player, James has a degree in Sport Rehabilitation and is fully insured member of the British Asso…
Episode 17 - Overcoming Self-Doubt and Failure
In this short episode, Jason shares a letter from a runner named Colleen. She experienced self-doubt and was afraid of failure before a race. But with a positive mindset and a few inspiring lessons, …
Episode 16 - Matt Frazier on the Healthy Habits that Support Hard Training
Long runs, weekly mileage, and faster workouts are all important - but they won't help you improve if you don't prioritize a healthy lifestyle.
Without proper nutrition, you won't have as much energy…
Episode 15 - Dr. Mike Young on Speed Development, Sprinting, and Lifting for Speed
Dr. Mike Young is the Director of Research and Performance at North Carolina-based Athletic Lab. A Lead Instructor for both USA Track & Field and USA Weightlifting, he also works with elite athletes …
Episode 14 - Running and Pregnancy with Claire Shorenstein MS, RD, CDN
Claire Shorenstein is no stranger to running long: she's a Boston Marathon-qualifying runner, frequent triathlete, and multiple ultra marathon finisher.
Perhaps more importantly, she's a Registered D…
Episode 13 - Building Your 'Foot Core' with AFX Founder Matt Ferguson
Current research shows that strengthening the small stabilizing muscles around the arch and plantar fascia can improve ankle stability and balance - but it's often neglected.
So I invited Matt Fergus…
Episode 12 - Bart Yasso, the 'Mayor of Running,' on His Life on the Run
Bart Yasso is a legend in the running community. And as the “Mayor of Running” and Chief Running Officer at Runner’s World, he’s one of the most recognizable faces in the sport.
If you don’t yet know…
Episode 11: Your Questions, Answered: Motivation, Trail Running & More Fun
This episode of the Strength Running podcast is brought to you by... YOU! Coach Jason Fitzgerald answers 7 of your biggest questions about running consistently, improving your trail running skills, m…
Episode 10 - Mastering Your Inner Psychology with Dr. Justin Ross
Dr. Justin Ross is a Denver health psychologist who focuses on sports and performance psychology among other specialties like stress reduction and pain management. He’s also a triathlete, Boston-qual…
Episode 9: Behind the Scenes of Lara's Ultra Coaching Call
Lara has a background in adventure racing and 24-hour team mountain biking. She also loves the trails, so splits and finish times aren’t usually that important.
Lara decided to cut through the noise …
Episode 8: Finding Adventure with Ultra-Endurance Pro Travis Macy
Travis Macy is an endurance Renaissance Man. If it exists, he’s probably done it.
Multiday, team stage race? Snowshoe racing? Ski mountaineering? He’s completed all of that – and a lot more. Sponsore…
Episode 7: The Books That Will Change Your Running (shortie)
There's no better investment in your running than a book. For the price of a movie and popcorn, you can learn the training strategies of elite coaches, Olympians, and the lessons that have taken othe…
Episode 6: Behind the Scenes of a Marathon Coaching Call
Have you ever run a marathon and thought you could have raced faster? A lot of marathoners do! And in Episode 6 of The Strength Running Podcast, Jason dives into the background, training, and race ex…
Episode 5: Steve Kamb of Nerd Fitness on How to Make Exercise Easy
You might know Steve as the creator and Rebel Leader of Nerd Fitness, a wildly popular community of desk jockeys and average Joe’s looking to level up their lives.
He’s also author of Level Up Your L…
Episode 4: Mario Fraioli on the Benefits, Lessons, and Problems with Virtual Coaching
Mario Fraioli is a collegiate cross country All-American, 2:28 marathoner, formerly a Senior Editor at Competitor Magazine, and the publisher of the morning shakeout newsletter. He’s interviewed pros…
Episode 3: Shalane Flanagan on Morning Routines, Unfinished Business and Writing a NYT Best-Seller
Born in the coastal town of Marblehead north of Boston, Massachusetts, Shalane showed an early aptitude for distance running.
A three-time All-State cross country athlete, she also finished first in …