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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Jan 14, 2022 • 2h 9min
Episode 100: Cali Schweikhart
Cali Schweikhart joins us for our 200th episode, and we couldn’t ask for a better guest to represent everything the Running Public stands for! Her story is one of athletic pursuits, personal demons, health challenges, and continuing redemption. Oh, and she’s teaming up with Brakken to attempt a world record a week from now!
Enjoy the episode and thank you all so much for the support over these past two years!
Jan 11, 2022 • 1h 15min
Training Tuesday #100: Spartan Series Chaos
Brakken and Kirk break down and react to Spartan’s big Age Group and Elite Series announcement. This is about as close to a hot take episode as you’re going to get!
Jan 7, 2022 • 1h 53min
Episode 99: Chris Shipley
From juvenile delinquent to the fastest person to run self supported around the United Kingdom, Chris is not your typical distance runner. Come for his wild story, stay for his killer accent.
http://chriscoastrun.co.uk/
Jan 4, 2022 • 1h 15min
Training Tuesday #99: 2021 Year In Review
Kirk and Brakken recap their highs and lows from 2021 and then preview what is in store for 2022. Thanks for being here with us the entire time!
Dec 31, 2021 • 2h 14min
Episode 98: Becca Jones on Ultra Training
We’re back from our holiday break with a phenomenal entry in our Philosophy of Training series. Becca Jones is an Ultra runner, Ultra Coach, and co-race director of the Tennessee Mile and the Mid State Mile Last man standing race. Get your notebooks ready!
Dec 21, 2021 • 1h 10min
Training Tuesday #98: The Fundamentals - Thresholds
Aerobic Threshold. Anaerobic Threshold. Lactate Threshold. Ventilatory Threshold 1. Ventilatory Threshold 2.
So many threshold terms. So much confusion!
Let’s break it all down!
Dec 14, 2021 • 1h 20min
Training Tuesday #97: The Fundamentals - Quality Workouts
Kirk raced this weekend, so we begin with the recap before moving into what we all love about training: The Quality Workouts!
Dec 11, 2021 • 2h 14min
Episode 96: Philosophy of Training - Rich Ryan
Rich Ryan makes Running Public history with his 4th appearance on the show! As always, he brings a wealth of information for runners and strength athletes alike. Have the notebook ready!
Dec 7, 2021 • 1h 11min
Training Tuesday #96: Brakken’s Ultra + WC Recap
Brakken hobbles to the mic to recap the Tennessee Mile, then the boys break down the Spartan World Championship.
Dec 4, 2021 • 2h 4min
Episode 95: Alec Blenis
When it comes to knowing the ins and outs of how the human body responds to both endurance and strength training, Alec Blenis is as good as anyone. Grab a pen and pad, and get ready for a few hours of knowledge bombs.
