The Running Public

Today we talk about why there is no secret diet for runners, why you shouldn't obsess over macros and micros, why we can't stand "Scare Tactic" coaches/professionals, and what we DO think is important, nutritionally, for runners.  WARNING: This is not our typical Training Tuesday episode. This is us on our soapbox. This is a rant-filled episode. This is not necessarily one to sit down with your notebook and learn golden truths! Today is about getting some frustration off our chest. The health and fitness industry has some trends that we don't love, so we are breaking form and addressing them.

From teenage running phenom to OCR legend, Faye Stenning gives us a real, unfiltered look at the struggles and successes that have defined her career to date. Highlights include: Running at the Olympic trials as a teenager Quitting the sport due to race anxiety Rebirth as an Obstacle Racer Finding the right balance of running and strength work

Heavy Carries are a make or break obstacle during most OCR races, yet many of us fail to work on them with the same amount of planning and intensity that we use for the other areas of our race preparation. This episode gives you everything you need to bulletproof your carry game, from tips and techniques to our favorite workouts!

The mystery man of OCR joins us for a look into the life of one of running's true enigmas! Highlights include: 100 mile weeks in high school Growing up training with Jim Walmsley Getting cut from NAU's team 7 times Transitioning to a world class Trail and Obstacle Racer Living and training with Hunter McIntyre Chasing antelope on his bike through the Utah salt flats

Speed Work. Repetitions. Intervals. Track Sessions. It goes by different names, but the concept remains the same: running fast! We go over the three main styles of interval work today (short rest, moderate rest, long rest), give you specific examples of each type, and walk you through the what/why/how!

Founding member of the Spartan Pro Team and current voice of Spartan Race's live race coverage, David Magida has been instrumental in the development of the sport of OCR. He chronicles his journey as an athlete, discusses the past and future of Spartan's race coverage, and details his comeback plans!

The questions have been pouring in this week so we are going to hit as many of them in the next 80 minutes as we can! Highlights include: Training in the heat/humidity Altitude acclimatization What is "drop" in running shoes and how do I choose the right drop for me? Best back exercises for OCR athletes Ice baths vs contrast hydrotherapy Our favorite running books Training for OCR and triathlon simultaneously 

The reigning Spartan Race World Champion, OCRWC 3k World Champion, and Spartan Trifecta World Champion joins us today! Topics include recovering from two torn labrums, training exclusively on trails and hills, the physical and mental adjustments that took her from a DI Track and Cross Country star to the top of the OCR game, and her passion for rock climbing.  

The age old debate in running: Is it better to run high mileage or low mileage? Today we explore this concept fully and give you our recommendations, along with strategies for implementing either method. 

Matt Novakovich is one of the most successful Obstacle Racers of all time despite not finding the sport until he was 39 years old. Today he details his life as an athlete, taking us on his journey from an undersized 9th grader to a man who has competed professionally in multiple endurance sports. Along the way we get a glimpse of his Alaskan training grounds, his foray into boxing, and his thoughts on a comeback at age 46.