Longtime training partners and friends, Clayton Young and Conner Mantz, share their journey as the fastest men's marathoners for Team USA at the 2024 Olympics. They discuss their bond, competition, race preparations for the Paris Olympics, and how faith helps them through challenges in their running careers.

Braden Goimarac, a strength and conditioning coach at BYU with a master's in Sports Performance, shares his insights alongside Olympians Clayton Young and Connor Mantz. They explore tailored strength strategies for endurance athletes, emphasizing the Dynamic Strength Index's role in optimizing performance. The discussion highlights the importance of plyometrics and varied strength workouts to enhance durability and prevent injuries. As they dissect the balance between training and life, the conversation advocates for smart, intuitive training approaches for peak athletic success.

ASICS elite athlete Clayton Young discusses his running journey, goals, Strava, and favorite ASICS shoes. The hosts also review the new MetaSpeed Sky super shoe and share their thoughts on its performance. Clayton's victory at the 2021 Gate River Run is highlighted.