The Running Public

The Games have concluded and we’re back with our impressions, takeaways, and favorite moments from the final races of the 2024 Paris Olympics.

We react to the Olympic races that have been run up until this point, discuss the lessons learned, biggest takeaways, and what we’re still looking forward to!

Strength training is a game changer for runners, vital for performance and injury prevention. The hosts share their personal experiences balancing family life with fitness and the hurdles that come with it. They delve into the psychology of pacing and the long-term benefits of a structured strength regimen. Effective strategies are discussed, highlighting the importance of core stability and tailor-made workouts for individual needs. Expect insights on rigorous interval training and upcoming topics on performance lifting for ultra-events, keeping the training dynamic and engaging.

A year ago, Matt thought his running days were over. His knees were bone-on-bone, he was arthritic, and he couldn’t run downhill to save his life. Now 50 years old, he recently set the FKT on Mauna Kea, just missed the master’s record at Mt Marathon, and is training 12+ hours per week.  

Whether you’re moving from the roads to the trails, mountains to the track, or OCR to HYBRID, your legs need to be ready for the impact demands of your new terrain in order to fully use your existing fitness!

Kirk and a surprise guest co-host answer your burning questions!

How to approach training when your life schedule is atypical  Are you leaving performance on the table due to imperfect nutrition? How to execute Kirk’s favorite workout: Float Style Intervals When executing a Split Long Workout, is short rest or longer rest between workouts better?

Some people struggle to get things done. TJ is not one of them. What can we learn from someone who hasn’t missed a workout in years despite working full time , having three kids, and not being a natural runner?

Today we discuss how much volume is needed for an athlete to run-walk a marathon, how we would train for life if races ceased to exist, what we would do if we had one year to become the biggest monster possible, and what to do if your half marathon time is disproportionate to your marathon time. 

How to return from injury. Are long hill intervals better than short ones? How to manage racing 5 out of 6 weekends in a row. And a bonus shoes question: Deka vs Hyrox shoe choice.