The Strength Running Podcast

Grayson Murphy, two-time world mountain running champion, discusses her training approach, including threshold work and limited VO2 max workouts. She shares her recent health concerns and how it affected her training. The podcast also explores the pain cave of vertical kilometer races and the concept of 'lifetime miles' for runners. Grayson's success lies in understanding what works best for her mind and body.

Kylee Van Horn, founder of Fly Nutrition and nutrition coach for endurance athletes, discusses common diet mistakes, understanding fueling, incorporating more protein, and reducing muscle soreness. She simplifies nutrition complexities and provides strategies to improve fueling.

Dr. Lara Johnson discusses the importance of the psoas muscle for runners and its impact on the body. She emphasizes injury prevention and shares insights on assessing psoas strength and pliability. The podcast explores muscle-nerve connectivity and training the nervous system. Dr. Johnson provides information on her book and social media presence.

Matt Meyer, a sub-elite runner and running coach, discusses the benefits of pre-season training.

Experienced running coach Sara Manderscheid joins the podcast to answer training questions. Topics include warm-up strategies, injury prevention, long-term planning, and the importance of strength training for runners. Sara shares her own running journey and offers valuable insights to improve your training.

Jason Hardrath, one of the 20 most inspirational ultrarunners of 2021, shares his story and future adventures. He discusses his dedication to rehabilitation after a car accident, his focus on completing 'infinity loops' around volcanic summits, the challenges and risks of high altitude adventures, and his experience with HAPE. Jason also talks about training for his recent adventures and the reasons behind choosing the 7 Volcanic Summits.

Keith Mueller, a holistic endurance coach, discusses the relationship between pronation and supination, the role of rotation in pronation, the impact of flat feet and high arches, and the importance of variety in improving movement patterns in running.

Hannah, a former coaching client, discusses transitioning from marathon to 5k races, including 5k specific workouts and mental engagement. The podcast also explores incorporating shorter races and offers advice on balancing training for shorter distances. Get insight on planning your training and improving your 5k PR.

Alex Hetherington is the race director for the Marine Corps Marathon - but he's not your typical race director. Alex is a retired Marine aviator and a member of the All-Marine running team for 14 years. His resume includes a win at the Armed Forces Marathon Championship in 1998 as well as an astounding 27 finishes at the MCM. Our conversation focuses on what you can expect from this year’s race: What makes the MCM so special, and why it is referred to as “The People’s Marathon” Why there is no “typical” weather for MCM The importance of planning pre-race logistics to get to the starting area How the newest race sponsors help support its environmental ethic Locations of hills on the course and how to tackle them How the course layout helps runners runners approach it in segments Fueling and hydration options and pace group support Unique aspects of the race, including support from active duty Marines throughout Links & Resources from the Show: Follow the Marine Corps Marathon on Instagram and Facebook Learn more about the Marine Corps Marathon Watch more about the Marine Corps Marathon on YouTube Want to PR your next marathon? Maximize Your Recovery with a Lagoon Pillow Our newest sponsor is Lagoon, maker of the most comfortable pillow I’ve ever used. And that’s no hyperbole. I’m pleasantly surprised every night I lie down because this pillow is just perfect for me. Since I know that sleep is the #1 recovery tool at my disposal, I’m taking it a lot more seriously. I took their sleep quiz to find the right pillow for my body size and sleeping position at. It only takes 2 minutes and you’ll find the type of pillow that will work best for you. I’m using the Fox and absolutely loving it. A big reason why is because it’s adjustable. Since you can add or remove fill to get your alignment right, it’s a great way to optimize the most important way you can become a better runner that isn’t training: sleep. We all know how important sleep is. It’s the best recovery tool that you have at your disposal - better than compression, ice, heat, massage, or anything else you can think of. Sleep is when the magic happens and your sleep quality matters. Take your rest and recovery to the next level with Lagoon and get 15% off your purchase with code strengthrunning here. Optimize Hydration with DrinkLMNT A big thanks to DrinkLMNT for their support of this episode! They make electrolyte drinks for athletes and low-carb folks with no sugar, artificial ingredients, or colors. They are offering a free gift with your purchase at DrinkLMNT. And this does NOT have to be your first purchase. You’ll get a sample pack with every flavor so you can try them all before deciding what you like best.  DrinkLMNT's products have some of the highest sodium concentrations that you can find. Anybody who runs a lot knows that sodium, as well as other electrolytes like magnesium and potassium, are essential to our performance and how we feel throughout the day. My favorite flavor is watermelon salt, but citrus salt is also a banger. I’m drinking one a day now to help me get enough fluids in our dry Colorado air. It’s tasty and delicious and I find that I’m not peeing every 45 minutes throughout the day, which might be an indication I wasn’t eating enough sodium. There’s now mounting evidence that higher sodium intake levels are not unhealthy – and athletes need substantially more than your typical sedentary person. Of course, ask your doctor if you’re worried. But for those athletes running outside in the heat, an electrolyte replacement makes a lot of sense. So check out DrinkLMNT to try their new flavor or get a free sampler pack.

Matt Daniels, a professional athlete for Nike Trail Running, discusses his transition from mile races to longer distances like marathons and ultra-marathons. He shares insights on his training routine, including running 150 miles per week and building a strong aerobic foundation. The podcast explores the impact of his college coach on his life and the importance of relationships within the running community. Matt's story of injury, recovery, and pushing himself to be the best is inspiring and relatable.