The Running Public

Kyle Cokinos, an endurance athlete from Houston, recently set a world record by playing the most golf holes in 24 hours, covering over 90 miles! He shares the unique blend of golf and ultra-running, detailing the physical and mental challenges of his accomplishment. The conversation dives into the importance of efficient training, gear, and nutrition, along with balancing fitness and leisure activities. Cokinos also highlights his charitable efforts, emphasizing the meaningful impacts of his journey on kids facing health challenges.

Unfortunately, most of us will drop out of a race eventually. Here is how to review the race & the preceding training, draw accurate conclusions, and plan ahead to prevent it from happening again!

The audience came through with some excellent questions this month, including questions about Tapers, Lifting, Hyrox, OCR, Pacing, and Body Weight.

Kirk is making his marathon debut this weekend. We discuss the exact details of his taper, race week sleep and dietary plans, race morning routine and warm up, and his plan of attack for the race itself.

Father, teacher, Ninja Warrior, and endurance athlete. Chris epitomizes the “non pro” athlete who is chasing performance with the same dedication and intensity as the pro athletes. 

Last week we talked about avoiding common race blunders. Today, we lay the blueprint for actively succeeding on race day!

Glenn Cassidy and Edwin Leahy of Saint Benedict’s Prep School join us to discuss the 55 mile hike on the Appalachian Trail which all freshman embark on as a capstone project. 

From pre-race anxiety and cramming in too much last minute work to starting out too fast, we cover the most common ways people screw up their races!

Some might be considered “hot” takes, others are decidedly lukewarm. But these are the trends we’re noticing (and not always loving) in running right now!

Overtraining can affect anyone, not just the ultra-endurance crowd. The hosts share personal stories and insights on balancing life while managing training. They discuss the signs of fatigue often overlooked and contrast how elite runners recover compared to everyday athletes. Practical strategies for avoiding burnout and maintaining performance are highlighted, including monitoring heart rates and the importance of recovery. The podcast emphasizes a flexible training schedule that prioritizes rest to optimize performance.