
Relaxed Running
The Relaxed Running podcast is a behind the scenes conversation with the best athletes, coaches and professionals in the world of distance running. From training, hydration and nutrition to racing and recovering, we learn from the best in the world.
Relaxed conversations which are packed with actionable takeaways to help you take your running performance up a notch. Save yourself years of guess work and learn from the people who are doing it at the highest level.
Latest episodes

Nov 25, 2022 • 50min
#159 - David McNeill: Injury, Training, Coaching, Elite Mindset.
David McNeill is a 3-time Olympian, self-proclaimed foodie and cooking enthusiast. He has a Bachelor of Science & Exercise Science from Northern Arizona University (2007 - 2010) and Master of Science in Exercise Physiology - Northern Arizona University (2012-2014).

Nov 17, 2022 • 57min
158 - Matt Fitzgerald: Engineering a Comeback, Training, Online Coaching.
Acclaimed author, coach, and 2:39 marathoner Matt Fitzgerald joins us the Relaxed Running Podcast to discuss what people making successful returns to elite sport are doing well that others aren't. We all discuss training, online coaching and a heap more. Check him out at:
www.mattfitzgerald.org

Nov 10, 2022 • 52min
157. A Nutrition Plan That Works For YOU with Ben Reale
Ben Reale is a NASM certified personal trainer (NASM CPT) and Precision Nutrition Level 1 Certified (PN L1) coach who is passionate about helping his clients achieve lasting results through safe, progressive, customized training programs and a unique behavioral approach to nutrition.

Nov 4, 2022 • 30min
156. Coaching Call | Developing Structure and Consistency in Training with Brock Shirley
Great chat with Brock Shirley on the podcast tonight. In this episode I sit down with Brock, an athlete I've only recently started working with.
We discuss some of the mistakes he's made in his running history and how we plan to build his training load and how we aim to take him from running 3.28 for the Marathon to under 3-hours. Plus a heap more!
If you're interested in getting some coaching, visit:
www.relaxedrunning.com

Oct 28, 2022 • 55min
155. Mobility & Recovery with Alexandra Ellis
Alexandra Ellis has studied and worked in many different areas of exercise science, fitness, and coaching. She has a degree in Exercise Biology and has amassed nearly 1,000 hours of yoga training. Alex also has additional education in Human Dissection. This was a super fun and informative conversation which offers a lot of practical advice on how to improve our running performance with simple daily routines.
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Oct 20, 2022 • 22min
154. Answering the most Googled Running Questions
In todays episode Tyson answers 8 of the most Googled Running Questions.

Oct 6, 2022 • 15min
153. Guided Audio Run - Quarters (Difficult)
In this training session, Tyson walks you through a speed endurance effort of 8 times 60 seconds with a 30 second recovery. Not for the faint of heart! It's a tough one! Make sure you let me know how you enjoyed it by shooting at email to me via www.relaxedrunning.com.
Enjoy!

Sep 30, 2022 • 19min
152. Dealing with Running Setbacks
In this episode I take a look at some of the major causes of running setbacks and how we can navigate this inevitable part of being a runner.

Sep 16, 2022 • 17min
151. How to Become an Elite Runner
Whilst there is a lot of advice available on how to improve your running performance, there are many factors which are often overlooked. Today is about those overlooked factors. Becoming elite (or getting the most out of yourself) in a sport like running requires more than just 'running more', but implementing practical steps and asking specific questions of yourself. Today we cover a few of those and how to use them to improve your overall performance.
For more visit:
www.relaxedrunning.com

Sep 2, 2022 • 47min
150. The Ultra-Endurance Experience with David Meador
Today we're joined by my friend David Meador. David is currently training for the Tahoe 200-mile challenge in 2023. In this episode I we spoke about the physical and psychological benefits of pushing yourself to new levels and what keeps us coming back for more. It was a great conversation around the benefits of working towards running breakthrough, whatever level you compete at.