

The Running Public
Kirk Dewindt & Brakken Kraker
Two endurance athletes and coaches sit down to talk all things running! We bring you high level running knowledge and present it at a practical level.
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Sep 10, 2025 • 49min
Training Tuesday: Our Vertical Gain Recommendations
Last week we discussed why a formula CAN’T accurately tell you how much hill work you should be doing. This week we discuss exactly what you SHOULD be doing in training!

Sep 7, 2025 • 57min
Episode 551: How Much Vert Should You Be Doing?
A listener sent us a reel that gives a simple calculation for determining how much vertical gain every runner should be doing. Is it perfect? Just okay? Terrible?

Sep 3, 2025 • 1h 5min
Training Tuesday: Q&A Episode
We cover 8 great listener questions, ranging from speed work to marathon training!

Aug 30, 2025 • 1h 5min
Episode 549: Over or Under Rated?
Wrapping up our mini series, some aspects of running can be very overrated at times while being very underrated in certain circumstances.

Aug 27, 2025 • 1h 1min
Training Tuesday: A Conversation About Drugs
With all the recent drug bans being laid down in the running world, it’s time we talk about what performance enhancing drug use looks like in our sport.

Aug 23, 2025 • 1h 5min
Episode 547: Underrated!
You want to take your running seriously? These are the most underrated ways of improving!

Aug 21, 2025 • 50min
Training Tuesday: Overrated!
We debate the most overrated tactics when it comes to getting faster!

Aug 15, 2025 • 1h 15min
Episode 545: Q&A
Highlights include:
Stride Rate vs Length
Hyrox Shoes
Tall Runners
Treadmill vs Outdoor training
Group Run Etiquette
Race Pace Predictors

Aug 13, 2025 • 53min
Spartan Pro: A Eulogy
Spartan Racing, in the Pro Ranks, is dead and gone in North America. Athletes haven’t been paid in years, numbers have flatlined, and the opportunity to make a living as a Spartan Athlete is no longer a thing. So, today we remember peak Spartan Race. Not in sadness, but as a celebration of what once was!

Aug 8, 2025 • 1h 7min
Episode 544: Dr Patrick Bottenfield
Lead chiropractor and owner of Bottenfield Chiropractic Strength and Wellness, Dr Patrick has become Kirk’s go-to for injury rehab.