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.

A passionate runner shares his journey to qualify for the Boston Marathon. The conversation covers the impact of speed work and essential nutrition strategies, including carbohydrate intake and race fueling. Tips for effective pacing and the importance of hydration bring practical insights. By incorporating middle-distance races and structured training, the runner aims to build a strong foundation for marathon success. The episode also highlights mental strategies to boost confidence as the race day approaches.

Building endurance can be daunting, but clear guidance is here! Learn how to manage high heart rates and determine your easy running pace. Discover effective strategies for gradual recovery after downtime and why Zone 2 training matters. Get insights on heart rate training and what to do if you feel it's too slow. Perfect for anyone with running goals this year!

Join Jon Levitt, a sub-3 marathoner and cycling enthusiast, as he shares his insights on running motivation and longevity. He opens up about his training regimen for a challenging 50K and discusses new partnerships aimed at reducing injury risk for athletes. Enthusiasm for advanced running gear and the innovative Avelo project shines through, revealing exciting advancements in performance technology. Plus, hear about the vibrant running culture in Leadville and the benefits of upcoming performance supplements to boost endurance.