Sally McRae, a renowned ultra runner, shares insights on strength training, mental toughness, and preparation for challenging races like the Western States Endurance Run. She discusses the importance of whole-body strength, power hiking, training for 200-mile races, and overcoming foot injuries during races. Sally's inspirational journey and dedication to running shine through in this engaging episode.

Thomas Neuberger and Meaghan Murray discuss injury prevention, motivation, marathon training benefits, pain differences between race distances, recovery strategies, gender differences in running, and finding the right running shoes. They reflect on the evolution of Strength Running, setting realistic goals, and experimenting with different shoes. The chapter descriptions cover balancing strength training with running, racing challenges, marathon PR reflections, running shoe preferences, shoe evolution impact on athletes, and online presence discussion.

Eric Hinman, a hybrid athlete experienced in ultra endurance and anaerobic power, shares his journey from Ironman triathlons to preparing for the CrossFit Games, including his training, nutrition, and recovery protocols. He discusses the benefits of socializing after exercise, various recovery strategies like sauna therapy, and the importance of sleep for physical and mental recovery. Eric's inspiring commitment to health and wellness motivates listeners to prioritize their well-being and push their limits.

Topics in this episode include the carnivore diet for runners, pacing methods, hip and knee rotation, modifying training plans for midweek races, and running drills for form improvement.

Physical therapist and author Jay Dicharry discusses tissue health for runners, including strength training, bone density, tendon health, and debunking common beliefs about running. He also covers nutrition, stress fractures, tendon injuries, and the MOBO Board for fatigue diagnosis, providing valuable insights for staying injury-free and running strong.

Guest Holly Martin, a fitness trainer and ultramarathoner, discusses strength training for runners, single leg work, mechanics, purposeful workouts, trail running, heavy lifts, quality over quantity, adjusting training based on fatigue, and enjoying the ultra-marathon training process.

World record holder Charlie Lawrence discusses his journey of overcoming serious injuries, including a glute injury and hip labral tear, and his recovery strategies. He emphasizes the importance of being proactive in injury prevention, aggressive ultra training, and fueling strategies for ultrarunning. Charlie shares his running goals and offers realistic insights on performance and recovery for runners of any distance.

Physical therapist and coach Chris Johnson discusses the importance of midstance in running mechanics, addressing common problems like knee and hip issues. He emphasizes training the gluteus muscles for stronger running, single-leg exercises for injuries, and 'movement snacks' for runners. Johnson's insights provide valuable tips for improving running form and performance.

Dr. Matthew Silver, a doctor of physical therapy, discusses running form tests, cadence, foot strike patterns, and solutions for over-striding issues. Topics include jump test for optimal pace, heel striking vs. ball-of-foot landing, strength training for runners, and simplicity in strength training. Learn about footstrike mechanics, balance during sprinting, power training with dumbbells, and effective recovery strategies.

Dr. Peter Tierney discusses the Big 5 recovery strategies for runners, emphasizing lifestyle integration, sleep tips, nutrition, hydration, and stress management. The importance of socializing, balance, and adaptation vs. performance in endurance athletes is explored, offering actionable tips for better recovery outcomes.