
The Running Public
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.
Latest episodes

Aug 28, 2024 • 1h 10min
Training Tuesday: “Stay Power” Is King
Kirk just had his first track race of the year. The 5000m race distance reminded him of certain things that needed reminding and taught him a few things that needed teaching!

Aug 21, 2024 • 1h 7min
Training Tuesday: Don’t Screw It Up!
It’s almost race week. You’re worried you might not be totally prepared. Just one more big effort couldn’t hurt, right? If you mimic the demands and the hurt of the race once more, you’ll be more prepared to handle it, right?? We’re here to talk you off the ledge. It’s officially time to Not Screw It Up!

Aug 17, 2024 • 1h 41min
Episode 460: Lisa Kraker Runs This Town
Three years, 3000 miles, 1500 streets, and one stress fracture later, Lisa has become the first female (and second overall) to ever run every street in the city of Milwaukee. Find out what she learned, how she strategized, the best and worst of her experiences, and more!

Aug 14, 2024 • 1h 12min
Training Tuesday: The Olympics Recap, Pt 2
The Games have concluded and we’re back with our impressions, takeaways, and favorite moments from the final races of the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Aug 10, 2024 • 2h 7min
Episode 458: The Olympics So Far
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!

Aug 7, 2024 • 1h 15min
Training Tuesday: The Strength Training Episode!
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.

Aug 3, 2024 • 1h 54min
Episode 456: Matt Novakovich - Part 2
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.

Jul 30, 2024 • 1h 7min
Training Tuesday: Building Resistance to Impact
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!

Jul 27, 2024 • 1h 2min
Episode 454: Q&A w/ a Special Guest
Kirk and a surprise guest co-host answer your burning questions!

Jul 23, 2024 • 40min
Training Tuesday: 4 Listener Questions Answered
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?