

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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Dec 6, 2024 • 2h 1min
Episode 487: No Context Social Media Clips
Ian Hosek combs through the social media clips from our 2024 episodes and questions us about things we’ve said that he disagrees with!

Dec 4, 2024 • 1h 7min
Training Tuesday: Listener Questions
Traditional lifting vs CrossFit for runners
Speed first vs Endurance first for a new runner
How early to wake up before races and long runs
Workout anxiety/doubts
and more!

Nov 27, 2024 • 1h 7min
Training Tuesday: OCR Training > Traditional Run Training?
If you aren’t an elite runner, is OCR style training your best way to improve your running?

Nov 23, 2024 • 1h 32min
Episode 484: Betsy Mueller
When Betsy was diagnosed with MS she had two choices: give in, or go all in!

Nov 20, 2024 • 1h 5min
Training Tuesday: Different Ways to Stack Volume
So you want to significantly raise your training volume but you can’t safely run any more than you already are. What are your options for doing this in an outside the box manner?

Nov 16, 2024 • 1h 17min
Episode 482: Your Questions Answered!
How do I know if I need to work on speed or stamina?
Should I give my coach another chance?
Should I use the track for intervals?
And more!

Nov 13, 2024 • 1h 1min
Training Tuesday: Why do Americans struggle with the Marathon?
The US has seen countless global medals on the track in recent years, so why have we struggled to match that level of success in the Marathon?

Nov 9, 2024 • 2h 2min
Episode 480: Cali Schweikhart - Pt 2
After capturing second place at World’s Toughest Mudder in 2023, Cali has spent this entire year chasing the source of chronic pain in her back, leg, and ankle. This episode is for anyone who has ever struggled with injury, motivation, rehab, or simply anyone who enjoys the power of the human spirit!

Nov 4, 2024 • 55min
Training Tuesday: The Races That Changed Us
We’re not necessarily talking about our best races, our fastest races, or the races we’re most proud of. These are the races that changed us for the better, both as runners and as coaches.

Nov 1, 2024 • 1h 8min
Episode 478: The Workouts That Built Me
Today’s episode is a rundown of the thirteen workouts that had the most impact on me as a runner and coach. Starting with my freshman year at Campbell University in 2005 and moving through my training years in Colorado in 2015, this is a decades worth of lessons learned via hard work.