Running Rogue

Killian Jornet did what?!? We start there and then cover much needed territory on the recently-leaked USADA report on Alberto Salazar and the Oregon Project. Find out if Steve is willing to eat crow on his Salazar love from recent episodes. Then, for the main part of the discussion, Steve and Chris continue their two-part series on the coach-athlete relationship by answering Steve's loaded question from part 1: "What's it going to take?" They finish the discussion with summary tips on improving your relationship with your coach.

Allison Macsas, a steadfast runner who clinched second place at the Vancouver Marathon after switching from the half marathon, shares her thrilling race experience. Highlights include her emotional journey and mental strategies developed during marathons. The discussion transitions into the intricate dynamics of the coach-athlete relationship, featuring a candid conversation that reveals profound insights on purpose, ambition, and the essential support between coach and athlete. Tune in for a journey filled with resilience, motivation, and personal growth!

Former Rogue coach and store manager, John Schrup is an idiot savant for all things running. Steve and Chris grabbed coffee and beer with him to cover a host of topics from the state of US and international marathoning to training principles and ultimately running footwear. John knows a lot about a lot of things in the running world, and we know you will be entertained with his perspectives. Part 2 of 2.

Former Rogue coach and store manager, John Schrup is an idiot savant for all things running. Steve and Chris grabbed coffee and beer with him to cover a host of topics from the state of US and international marathoning to training principles and ultimately running footwear. John knows a lot about a lot of things in the running world, and we know you will be entertained with his perspectives. Part 1 of 2.

With episode #20, we continue our series on mental training, discussing additional mental tools that you can add to your tool kit to prep for workouts or races. In this episode, we cover problem solving, resilience training, and an exercise to help you overcome limits. Check-out episodes #6, 11, 13, and 18 for prior episodes in the series. In the opener, we talk about local race results from the Capitol 10K and sound off on the new, all women's world record for the marathon from London last weekend. Are Steve and Chris believers?!?

In this episode, we mix it up and give you a full breakdown of Boston Marathon results including a recap on how we fared with our pre-race predictions. Some highlights: We call bulls**t on one big part of the results We discuss Des Linden and what it will take to get her first victory We give props to Jordan Hasay and talk about why her future is so bright, and more... In addition, we give you a review of the new documentary on Boston: Boston, An American Running Story and tell you why it's a must-see.

In this episode, we start with Chris sounding off on doping in running, discussing recent medal upgrades for Shalane Flanagan and Kara Goucher. We also tell you why you shouldn't let it make you a cynic. Then, we continue our series on mental training and begin discussing the mental tools (or weapons) you can put to use to become a stronger runner. Self talk and visualization are two of those weapons. Learn what they are and how to put them to work in your favor.

Continuing this episode to celebrate the Boston Marathon coming on Monday, we start with the Duel in the Sun and then tell stories about the current American running heroes - Kara Goucher, Desiree Linden, Ryan Hall, and of course, Meb. Also check out, Episode #17 (Part A) for more Boston history.

We are releasing two parts to Episode #17 this week, one today and one Thursday. In them, we share 9 inspiring stories from the Boston Marathon through the years. For Part A, hear the stories of John A. Kelley (Runner's World Runner of the Century), Roberta Gibb, Katherine Switzer, Joan Benoit Samuelson and Boston Bill Rodgers. Also, check out Episode #14 where we break down the Boston Marathon course and discuss pace strategy for it.

Men AND women... this episode is for you! Guys need to better appreciate and sympathize with their female training partners, and the ladies might want help managing the unique realities that running as a woman can bring. In this installment of Running Rogue we talk about a range of topics from periods to pregnancy to running safety with special guests and all-around badasses Mallory Brooks and Jen Harney. Mallory is a mom, the Rogue trail coach, founder of Spectrum Trail Racing, and a personal trainer at Pure Austin. Jen is a mom of 2 boys, the training director for Rogue Cedar Park, coach for TeamRogue in Cedar Park, and has coached all levels of runners from middle school to masters. As intro-bonus content, we recap race #1 of the Rogue Trail Series as well as talk about the greatest footrace on the planet - the World Cross Country Championships. This YouTube clip of the race is a must-watch to fully understand the race: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZRIYlptiLY.