Running Rogue

In this Mother's Day episode, I start with shout-outs to mom runners out there including Kara Goucher, Alysia Montano, Sara Hall, Steph Bruce, and Kellyn Taylor who are making an impact on our sport in tangible and FAST ways. See below for the NY Times article featuring Kara and Alysia and the sacrifices they were forced to make when having kids: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/12/opinion/nike-maternity-leave.html Then, I turn to a discussion with Rogue Coach Brent Stein on his core training principles with examples from his athletes. While you have heard some of these principles many times on this show, it never hurts to hear them again. Plus, Brent brings tangible examples that I think many of you will relate to in order to apply them in your own running. 

In this episode, I start with a few announcements on where you can access Rogue training including in-person training in Austin, Dallas, Houston, and NYC and virtual training via our podcast from anywhere you might live in the world For our virtual/podcast program, that will re-start on June 3rd. Sign-ups are not live yet but they will be soon, and you can find more info about it here:  https://www.roguerunning.com/podcasttraining Then at 7:45 into the episode, I begin an interview with Michael Lovato, former pro triathlete and now triathlon coach in Boulder, CO. Michael gives us insights into his own triathlon career (including 3 top-10 finishes at Kona) and how he advises athletes in their training today. Plus, we talk about what he learned from triathlon legend Dave Scott. If you are a triathlete or are interested in trying it out, then this episode is for you.    

In this episode, I start with reactions to the London Marathon results as Kipchoge confirms he is indeed the GOAT once again. Then, I give my perspective on the recent CAS decision on Caster Semenya which will prevent her from competing unless she reduces her testosterone levels. It is a complex issue with no perfect answers, and I try to tiptoe into the discussion. Then at 30:25 into the episode, I turn to a 1-hour interview with Martin Dugard, author of To Be a Runner. Martin is a NY Times best-selling author who has sold over 12 million copies of his non-fiction Killing series. Martin is also a runner and cross-country coach at his home in California. With To Be a Runner, he shares a series of essays and stories from his own running journey with lessons for training and life. It's a fun, light, and interesting read, and I highly recommend it. You can purchase the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Be-Runner-Racing-Mountains-Running/dp/160961108X/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=to+be+a+runner&qid=1556921236&s=gateway&sr=8-1    

This special edition episode is focused primarily on the Austin Runners in the group. The Austin Runners Club is a strong central force in the Austin Running community as is responsible for key fixtures in the community like the Decker Challenge, the Daisy 5K (coming up on May 18th), the Distance Challenge, and many more initiatives/events. If you live in Austin and you aren't already a member, then I highly recommend you join for only $30/year. It's well worth it for the membership discounts alone, plus ARC contributes significant funds to local non-profits such as The Trail Foundation and Marathon Kids. This is also an important topic b/c ARC elections run from May 1st to May 10th. If you join anytime between now and then, then you can vote. I give two endorsements for these very important elections in this episode. Become a member and vote at www.austinrunners.org.  

In this interview, I chat with Allie Kieffer (@kiefferallie) in studio who is currently training in Austin. Allie needs no introduction as she has recently finished 5th and 7th at NYC with a 2:28 marathon PR.  In this episode, we talk about her reactions to the Boston Marathon, overcoming injury, her rise in the sport, leaving her coach Brad Hudson, and much more.  If you aren't inspired by Allie, then something is wrong! Thanks to her for being so willing to open up and share in a real/raw way. Also, for those interested in the Houston goal-setting event, here are the details: https://www.facebook.com/events/381732542681281/

In this special edition episode, I bring on former Berlin preview guest Johanna (Jojo) Gretschel to recap Boston as well as preview and predict the races in London on Sunday. The women go off on Sunday in London 4:25 AM EST and then the men start at 5:10 AM EST. Races can be streamed on NBC Sports Gold or watched in the US on the Olympic Channel. Will Kipchoge win yet again? If so, can he go after his world record? Can Mo Farah challenge him? Who wins the battle of women champions as all 4 of the last Major Marathon winners battle on the women's side? Can Mary Keitany win her 4th London? How will Emily Sisson do in her debut and can she beat training partner Molly Huddle? Plus, picks and predictions from me and Jojo!   

In this final episode in the mini-series, we answer your questions from the prior episodes including: - What happens if you wake up with a low HRV score on race day? - How should you think about macro nutrient/meal timing through out the day? - What products do we recommend for protein supplementation? - How should older athletes think about recovery and nutrition? - What additional tests do we recommend in addition to the regular annual blood work for unexplained muscle weakness & fatigue leading to a progressive decline in running performance? And more... Starting next week, Jason Brooks and Dr. Noah Moos will be hosting a spin-off podcast that will continue to post weekly on these and related topics. That podcast will be available soon on various podcast platforms like itunes. In the mean time, look for new episodes starting next Wednesday here: humanperformanceprojectpodcast.libsyn.com.  

In this episode, I interview director Sanjay Rawal to discuss his recent documentary - 3100: Run and Become - on the Self Transcendence 3,100 Mile Race. In this race, athletes run 3,100 miles over the course of 52 days around a half-mile city block in Queens, NY. That's 60 miles per day in the heart of the NYC summer. In our discussion, we talk about the story behind the race as well as the athletes who do it. Plus, we cover lessons that might be gleaned for your own running and training. To learn more or to watch the film, you can do so here: https://3100film.com/  

In this episode, we complete our mini-series on the Human Performance Project, discussing agile coaching and health care. We discuss how to listen to and measure your body and then how to adjust your training and lifestyle accordingly. This includes discussions on heart rate, heart rate variability as well as genetic markers and key blood values. Plus, we announced that we will have a bonus fifth episode in the mini series just to answer your questions. If you have questions, please submit them to chris @ roguerunning.com in order to be included in the next episode. 

In this episode, I jump straight into an interview with Katie Visco who has plans to run across Australia this summer. Katie is an ultra runner who 10 years ago became one of the first women to ever run across the US on a solo adventure. We talk with Katie about the reasons behind both journeys, what is involved in preparation, and how she is training to cover 30+ miles per day through the Australian Outback. My hope is that you are inspired to take the first step on one of your dreams by hearing Katie's story. For more on Katie, here are additional links to follow along with her journey: Her personal site: www.katievisco.com Her soup delivery site: www.HotLoveSoup.com On Instagram: @katievisco To donate support her journey: https://www.gofundme.com/running-across-australia/donate?pc=wd_md_donate_r And to access the Running Rogue podcast now on Stitcher and Spotify: Stitcher link: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/running-rogue-podcast/running-rogue?refid=stpr Spotify link: https://open.spotify.com/show/2OfHKdYZr4Q8ZNorNcrr9F