This is the ideal episode for you if you’re ramping up for a race or coming back from injury or pregnancy. Along with hosts Sarah and Molly, famed author Chris McDougall (his newest book, Born to Run 2, was just released!) covers a range of topics, including:

-why he wrote a follow-up to his smash hit Born to Run;

-why folks should aim to run well, not necessarily fast or far;

-the remarkable power of fat-focused meals;

-the encouraging news about muscle memory; and,

-how to stop dreading workouts.

In the intro, the hosting duo talks about Sarah’s latest aqua adventure; they also talk with the guest about swimming after he joins at 8:02.

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Chris McDougall + Born to Run 2