The Running Public

Kirk is back in the studio and we’re answering your most pressing running questions!

A nutrition coach and sports dietitian in addition to being a runner herself, Kylee specializes in endurance athletes struggling with complex GI issues, race fueling complexities, disordered  eating, eating disorders, low energy availability, and REDS. 

Explore the nuances of training for HYROX with insights on how an athlete's background influences their running program. Discover the importance of intervals and compromised running for race success. Learn optimal weekly structures, including threshold workouts and practical compromised sessions. Bracken emphasizes balancing running with non-impact cardio to reach your goals. Finally, get practical tips on race-specific training as you ramp up towards competition.

The hosts dive into the debate on the impact of running influencers on the community. They discuss the importance of media literacy for younger generations, highlighting the distinction between good and bad content. Observations on how social media shapes modern social behaviors reveal a complex relationship between connection and misinformation. They caution against relying solely on influencers and stress the need for thorough research beyond social platforms. Ultimately, they explore the balance of enjoying beneficial content while filtering out the noise.

Discover the benefits of plug-and-play workouts that can boost your fitness anytime, anywhere! Learn about the impact of human growth hormone on recovery. Get insights on confined-loop runs and hill-loop tempo progressions for improving speed and strength. Explore creative interval formats like the quarter-mile on/off and the one-two-three fartlek. Find out how to effectively sprinkle speed into your runs and the best OCR workouts to enhance resilience. These tips are designed to make you race-ready with minimal fuss!

Kirk and Brakken dive into the world of float style intervals, balancing Kirk's enthusiasm with Brakken's skepticism. They define float recovery as a unique active rest, bridging jog and full speed. Discover how these workouts simulate race conditions, building efficiency and mental grit. Brakken shares insights on various seasonal applications, while the duo discusses common formats and their benefits in endurance development. Listeners will find practical examples for incorporating floats, tailored for different athlete types. Gear talk rounds off the insightful discussion!

Ultra runner extraordinaire, Mark Dowdle, joins us to chat all things Backyard Ultras and Last Man Standing events.

If two 5 mile runs equal one 8 mile run, what does the 4x4x48 Challenge equal? And does a 15:00 5k runner hurt the same as a 15 minute two mile runner, assuming they are both at max effort?? What about time spent in zones?!? Let chaos ensue!

We choose your six best questions of the week to spend a little extra time analyzing and talking through!

The weather is finally shifting away from the summer heat and it is time to go find out exactly what kind of fitness you’ve build this year!