The Strength Running Podcast

Jackie Gaughan is a Boston-based marathoner and financial analyst for Goldman Sachs, famed for her impressive 2:24 marathon PR. In this chat, she reveals how she balances working 50-60 hours a week with running over 100 miles. Jackie discusses her training schedule, the importance of recovery routines, and time management strategies to fit in long runs and hard workouts. Her insights on embracing imperfections in training and staying motivated amidst a busy lifestyle will inspire both runners and professionals alike!

In this engaging conversation, guest Michele Pettinger, a Level 2 certified coach and fitness nutrition specialist, shares invaluable insights on fueling young runners. She discusses the impact of puberty on nutritional needs and emphasizes the importance of early healthy habits to combat disordered eating. Michele provides practical meal prep strategies for busy families and highlights how supportive environments foster positive dietary choices. Plus, she humorously embraces the occasional fast food outing after a hike, offering a refreshing perspective on balanced nutrition for kids.

Royi Metser, the visionary Founder and CEO of Avelo, discusses the future of running shoes with his groundbreaking smart technology. He reveals how these shoes measure motion to provide invaluable insights on form and injury risk while training. Imagine knowing when your form begins to falter or how to optimize your training load! Royi's passion stems from personal injury challenges, making his innovation a game-changer for runners. This episode is packed with exciting revelations about the intersection of technology and athletic performance.

In this insightful discussion, mental skills coach Carrie Jackson shares her expertise on managing the emotional aftermath of running injuries. With a background in psychology and a focus on athletic performance, she emphasizes the importance of acceptance and flexible goal-setting for mental recovery. Carrie delves into strategies like journaling for tracking progress, the need for community support, and the dual nature of healing—both physical and emotional. Her advice aims to help runners redefine their identities and nurture resilience as they journey back to the sport.

Matt Fitzgerald, bestselling author and expert in endurance sports, shares his insights on mastering the art of running. He emphasizes the importance of being process-oriented rather than solely focusing on speed or competition. The conversation covers making effective decisions as a runner, the journey of athletic mastery, and balancing data with intuition. Fitzgerald also highlights the significance of mental and psychological growth in training, encouraging runners to embrace independence and learn from their experiences.

Michael McGrane, the head cross country coach at Norwich University with over 40 years in running, shares his insights for runners over 40. He discusses how aging impacts physical and mental performance, highlighting strategies to maintain health and strength. McGrane emphasizes the importance of personalized training approaches and adapting nutrition as we age. He also explores the benefits of strength training and hill work, urging older athletes to embrace challenges and keep their passion for running alive for lifelong engagement.

Elisabeth Scott, host of the Running Explained podcast, dives into the essentials of running training. She emphasizes the importance of warm-ups and cool-downs for performance and injury prevention, while clearing up common misconceptions about tempo runs and lactate threshold. Elisabeth also discusses effective core workouts and offers insights on tapering strategies to maximize race-day performance. With practical advice on integrating strength training, her expert guidance helps runners enhance their overall training regimen.

Melanie is a 40-year old runner who had some success in her 20's but is now ready to make a comeback. How can she do it? In this behind-the-scenes coaching call, Jason helps Melanie with her training and goals as she re-commits herself to running after years focusing on weightlifting.  Melanie is a member of Team Strength Running, our group coaching program that gives you a team of your peers, ongoing coaching guidance from me, a library of training plans and other resources gear discounts, and more. Join our team at strengthrunning.com/join/ to dial in your training and make 2025 your best year yet. We discuss: her past training injury history what she’s doing now to get back into the swing of training specific training adjustments that will help her improve how she should structure the rest of 2025 Thank you for listening, subscribing, and being part of the Strength Running community! Learn more about our training programs at strengthrunning.com/coaching/ Thank you 2Before! We are supported by 2Before, a powerful sports supplement made from New Zealand Blackcurrants designed to increase endurance, manage inflammation, support immunity, and promote adaptation. 2Before helps to boost performance by increasing blood flow, making it more efficient for the body to pump oxygenated nutrient-rich blood into the muscles. So, if you want to try to boost your performance and immune system, use code JASON for 30% off 20 packs and multi-serve packs at 2Before.com. Thank you to 2Before for supporting Strength Running! Thank you Previnex! After resisting most supplements for the better part of my life, I’m cautiously changing my tune. I’m now a Masters runner and in my personal life, I’m optimizing for longevity. I want to be my healthiest self for as long as possible and I’m excited to partner with Previnex to make that happen. Previnex uses the most bioavailable, clinically tested ingredients, the optimal form and dose of each ingredient, pharmaceutical grade manufacturing, testing of raw ingredients and finished products. For every purchase you make, they also donate vitamins to kids in need. Their new Muscle Health Plus is something I'm now taking. Turning 40 - and having a thin frame - has made me realize that I need to prioritize lean muscle mass to stay healthy and age well. Muscle Health Plus has creatine, essential and branched chain amino acids, and it's designed in a way to maximize protein synthesis and the absorption of amino acids. Muscle Health Plus will help you prevent muscle damage, which is particularly important for aging runners who want to protect themselves from muscle loss and recover faster after hard workouts. As is true for all of their products, Previnex adheres to the highest of standards: their ingredients are clinically proven to do what they say they’re going to do. Previnex offers a 30-day money back guarantee. If you don't feel the benefits of their product, you get your money back no questions asked. With their focus on quality and customer satisfaction, I hope you’ll try it! Use code jason15 for 15% off your first order at Previnex!

Dr. Duane Scotti is a running physical therapist and board-certified orthopedic clinical specialist. He discusses key distinctions between Achilles tendinopathy and tendonitis, reassuring runners that they need not abandon their sport due to Achilles pain. The conversation highlights effective rehabilitation strategies, including targeted strength exercises and pain monitoring tools. Dr. Scotti also addresses why men over 40 face higher risks and offers advice on shoe selection and preventative measures to keep the Achilles healthy.

In this talk, Olympic 400m hurdler BJ Cole shares expert recovery strategies for runners. He delves into systemic and peripheral recovery techniques, emphasizing what many runners often overlook. BJ highlights the benefits of breathwork for regulating the nervous system and introduces the essential tools like foam rollers and percussion guns. He discusses crucial concepts for joint mobility, the 'three T's,' and offers a practical 15-minute recovery routine. Cole’s insights are geared towards helping athletes enhance their performance and recover effectively.