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 18, 2020 • 44min
Training Tuesday #4: Cross-Training Through Injury
As endurance athletes, we are always one training session away from an injury. When it does hit, we don't have to forgo the rest of our training block! Today's episode is a field guide for how to maintain maximum fitness throughout your recovery process. We touch upon:
The best cross-training exercises
Our favorite cross-training speed sessions and long workouts
A sample week for an injured athlete
y mucho mas!
Feb 14, 2020 • 1h 31min
Episode 4: Matt B. Davis
Obstacle Racing's original and most well known writer / podcaster / personality swings by to give some unique insight into the Spartan ProTest. He also covers his journey from stand-up comedian to OCR media mogul and finishes up with a chat about his current training and the Nike Vaporfly.
Feb 11, 2020 • 1h 1min
Training Tuesday #3: Running Terminology 101
Our sport is, unfortunately, filled with technical terms and jargon. Today we simplify things for you! We define the most commonly used running terms and give examples of how to incorporate each of them into your training.
What is a Tempo Run? How about a Threshold Run?
Lactate Threshold vs Anaerobic Threshold vs VO2 max
Running Economy
What constitutes a Long Run?
What are strides and how do I do them?
Is vertical oscillation even a thing? Does it matter?
What's a Fartlek?
and so much more!
Feb 7, 2020 • 1h 1min
Episode 3: Abu Dhabi Hosts the Spartan World Championship
Spartan has announced that Abu Dhabi will host the 2020 World Championship. This episode covers everything you will need in order to be ready!
travel advice
where to stay
what to expect
weather
race terrain
training prep
Feb 4, 2020 • 29min
Training Tuesday #2: Train Like an Olympian
Olympian Carrie Tollefson joins us to discuss:
The importance of the Long Run (and long workouts)
Fitting training in no matter your time constraints
Quantity vs Quality at different stages in life
Her favorite workouts
and much more!
Jan 31, 2020 • 1h 9min
Episode 2: Olympian Carrie Tollefson
Olympian. Mother. Wife. Announcer. Entrepreneur. Carrie Tollefson is all of these things and more. One of the best middle distance runners in US history joins us this week for an episode that will inspire you, make you laugh, and motivate you to be your best self!
Jan 28, 2020 • 36min
Training Tuesday #1: Winter Running
Struggling with getting out the door to run when the weather turns cold? Unsure what footwear or clothing to use? Wondering what type of workouts can be done in the snow? This episode answers all those questions and more. Tune in and then get outside and rip up some winter running!
Jan 18, 2020 • 1h 27min
Episode 1: Hobie Call - Don't Call it a Comeback
Episode number one and we couldn't have a better guest to kick this thing off! Hobie Call is an Olympic Trials Marathon competitor, Obstacle Course Racing legend, and multiple time World Champion. He joins us to discuss:
What he's been up to since retiring
His training methods
His race plans for the 2020 season
Plus he drops some amazing mindset advice for runners of all levels and ages!
