The Strength Running Podcast
Jason Fitzgerald
The Strength Running Podcast treats you like a pro runner: we surround your with coaches, physical therapists, strength experts, elite runners, sports psychologists, and other thought leaders. We only have one goal: to help you run faster.
Guests include world-class academics, clinicians, runners, coaches, and subject matter experts like David Roche, Victoria Sekely, Sally McRae, Zach Bitter, and hundreds more! We also publish coaching calls with Jason working directly with a runner chasing a big goal and course previews for major races like the New York City Marathon, the Boston Marathon, the Philadelphia Marathon, and the Marine Corps Marathon.
You'll learn how to prevent injuries and become resilient to niggles and common overuse injuries, the best ways to structure marathon training and how to fuel for endurance races, how to improve your speed and ability to kick at the end of races, run more consistently, and make running a more sustainable part of your life.
The Strength Running Podcast is hosted by Jason Fitzgerald, a 2:39 marathoner and USATF-certified running coach. He's a monthly columnist for Trail Runner Magazine and was previously Men's Running Magazine's Influencer of the Year. His coaching advice and running guidance has been featured in the New York Times, the Washington Post, Runner's World, Health Magazine, and most other major media.
If you want to become a better runner, you've found the right running podcast!
Connect with Jason and Strength Running:
- Instagram: http://bit.ly/2FARFP2
- Strength course: http://bit.ly/2Pjvlge
- Training: http://bit.ly/2YgBLAv
Guests include world-class academics, clinicians, runners, coaches, and subject matter experts like David Roche, Victoria Sekely, Sally McRae, Zach Bitter, and hundreds more! We also publish coaching calls with Jason working directly with a runner chasing a big goal and course previews for major races like the New York City Marathon, the Boston Marathon, the Philadelphia Marathon, and the Marine Corps Marathon.
You'll learn how to prevent injuries and become resilient to niggles and common overuse injuries, the best ways to structure marathon training and how to fuel for endurance races, how to improve your speed and ability to kick at the end of races, run more consistently, and make running a more sustainable part of your life.
The Strength Running Podcast is hosted by Jason Fitzgerald, a 2:39 marathoner and USATF-certified running coach. He's a monthly columnist for Trail Runner Magazine and was previously Men's Running Magazine's Influencer of the Year. His coaching advice and running guidance has been featured in the New York Times, the Washington Post, Runner's World, Health Magazine, and most other major media.
If you want to become a better runner, you've found the right running podcast!
Connect with Jason and Strength Running:
- Instagram: http://bit.ly/2FARFP2
- Strength course: http://bit.ly/2Pjvlge
- Training: http://bit.ly/2YgBLAv
Episodes
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21 snips
Oct 1, 2026 • 58min
4 Elite Marathon Workouts & How to Adapt Them For You (Coach Brant Stachel Returns)
Brant Stachel, a mental performance coach, psychotherapist, author, and former elite triathlete, returns to explore four elite marathon workouts. They cover marathon-pace durability sessions, mile-on/mile-off intervals, pacing ladders, and full dress rehearsals. The conversation also tackles how to earn demanding workouts, adapt them to your level, train for discomfort, practice race-day fueling, and choose sessions around your biggest weaknesses.
32 snips
Sep 24, 2026 • 1h 13min
The Value of Zone 3, Heart Rate vs. Effort, & How Heat Impacts Z2 with Brady Holmer (repost!)
Brady Holmer, an exercise physiologist, science writer, and 2:24 marathoner, joins the conversation to challenge Zone 2 dogma. They explore why Zone 3 matters, how heat and humidity distort heart-rate readings, when effort beats rigid metrics, and how training intensity should reflect weekly mileage. They also discuss heat acclimation, cycling as aerobic support, and making smarter summer adjustments.
44 snips
Sep 17, 2026 • 49min
Lactate Threshold & the "Golden Zone:" 2x Olympian Marius Bakken on the Norwegian Method
Marius Bakken, a medical doctor, author, and two-time Olympian, unpacks the Norwegian Method. He explores lactate threshold, the “golden zone,” and how to find it without lab testing. They discuss sustainable workouts, easy running, volume, recovery, injury prevention, winter training, peaking, and using strides to prepare for racing.
33 snips
Sep 10, 2026 • 1h 11min
Tapering, Warm-ups, & Yasso 800's: Training Q&A with Coach Max Stoneking, DPT
Max Stoneking, a doctor of physical therapy, endurance coach, and former collegiate swimmer, joins a practical running Q&A. They explore hip pain and impingement, Yasso 800s versus better marathon predictors, taper timing, warm-ups for every run type, squat depth, calf mobility, and preparing for hilly or mountain races.
43 snips
Sep 3, 2026 • 1h 13min
How to Improve Economy, Protein for Runners, & Top Lifting Mistakes (Jason Gets Interviewed!)
Dr. Mandy Riehl, a physical therapist and movement-health specialist, talks with Jason Fitzgerald about smarter strength training for runners. They explore running economy, protein and recovery, training around injuries, cross-training, bone stress, progressive overload, and the lifting mistakes that can hold endurance athletes back.
42 snips
Aug 27, 2026 • 59min
What Causes Plantar Fasciitis? Treat & Prevent PF with Dr. Mandy Riehl
Dr. Mandy Riehl, a chiropractor and former D1 runner/award-winning coach, breaks down what truly causes plantar fasciitis. She covers load management, big-toe mobility, and foot strength. Hear practical views on shoes, orthotics, minimalist training, heavy single-leg strength, and self-care tools like massage and acupressure.
34 snips
Aug 20, 2026 • 46min
Triathlon GOAT Alistair Brownlee on How Heat Impacts Training, Racing, & Fueling
Alistair Brownlee, two-time Olympic gold medalist and cofounder of True Fuels, shares short, practical takes on heat and performance. He explains how heat exposure builds adaptation and how to measure core temperature. He covers pacing, cooling tactics like ice and slushies, and how heat changes fueling and sweat testing. Bite-sized guidance for racing and training in the heat.
55 snips
Aug 13, 2026 • 60min
Foot Strength, Mobility, & Health: How to Build Indestructible Feet with Dr. Jen Perez
Dr. Jen Perez, chiropractor and co-owner of Gait Happens who works with elite track athletes, breaks down foot strength, mobility, and injury prevention. Short barefoot time and progressive minimalist shoe use are discussed. Practical foot drills, gym strategies, and everyday habits to keep feet functional are covered in concise, actionable segments.
10 snips
Aug 6, 2026 • 56min
Qualifying for Boston After 2 Kids: How Kate is Planning A Massive Comeback
A runner planning a comeback after pregnancy talks training structure, cautious postpartum timelines, and building an aerobic base. They discuss adding speed via 5K–10K work, periodizing a season, and using quality long runs with goal-pace segments. Practical topics include pacing strategies, super-shoe testing, fueling plans for the marathon, and strength and stability work to reduce injury risk.
20 snips
Jul 30, 2026 • 1h 3min
Coaching Call: How to PR at Three Different Distances With No Major Injuries
A coach-client case study about stacking personal records across 5K, 10K, half and marathon distances while staying mostly injury-free. They talk daily consistency, adding warmups and strength work, and using short fast reps and tune-up races to sharpen speed. The conversation covers building mileage safely, pacing a first marathon, and planning varied race goals for continued progress.
