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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Feb 16, 2024 • 1h 46min
Episode 407: Lauren Weeks
Already a world champ and record holder, Lauren has again taken her training and racing to the next level. If you liked Lauren’s previous episode detailing her journey as a person and athlete, you’ll love hearing her break down her training and racing routines and methodology!
Feb 13, 2024 • 1h 15min
Training Tuesday: Recap From the TRP Retreat + Doping in Our Sport
We are back from deep in the Midwest woods to discuss how our retreat went, our plans for the podcast, and a recap of our weekend’s workouts. We close with a chat about drug use in running.
Feb 10, 2024 • 1h 17min
Episode 405: AMA from The Running Public Retreat!
We’re in the backwoods of Wisconsin, together in-person at last, answering your most pressing questions!
Feb 7, 2024 • 54min
Training Tuesday: What You Think You’ve Done vs What You’ve Actually Done
Ever look back at an old training log and realize you did way less work than you previously thought? Not a great feeling, but we can learn from that!
Feb 3, 2024 • 1h 36min
Episode 403: Crazy Solutions to Atypical Training Situations
Could you win an Ultra without ever running longer than 80 minutes? PR in a 5k without any interval work? Crush a Hyrox with zero weight lifting? Maximize your running potential on only three days per week?
Jan 31, 2024 • 45min
Training Tuesday: Our Favorite Workouts of the Past Month
Brakken hits a quick recap of his race from Saturday, then the boys each list their three favorite workouts from the past four weeks of training.
Jan 24, 2024 • 1h
Training Tuesday: Winter ≠ Bad Training
Some runners need permission to get out into the cold. Some will need permission to get on the treadmill and hammer. Some just need reassurance that fitness can be built in less than ideal conditions!
Jan 20, 2024 • 1h 34min
Episode 400: Hans Troyer
Hans just won the Bandera 100k, breaking Jim Walmsley’s course record in the process. Still in grad school, this was Hans’ first 100k. What led to such a debut? Also, thank you to all the listeners who have helped us reach 4 years and 400 episodes! We wouldn’t be here without you!
Jan 17, 2024 • 53min
Training Tuesday: Chaining Together “B” Workouts
The off season is the perfect time to build consistency, and the easiest and most sustainable way to stay consistent is to avoid doing too much on any given day. The added bonus from doing B workouts rather than A workouts is you can do more of them.
Jan 13, 2024 • 1h 54min
Episode 398: Ryan Balch
Ryan is a Senior Lecturer at Vanderbilt University, with a PhD in Education Policy and a background in Psychology. This episode is a direct follow up to the Two Types of Athletes episode (those who get things done and those who find reasons not to). We explore the idea of what to do if you are the type who doesn’t “get things done no matter what.”
