I hate to say it, but summer is officially over ... and with the end of summer comes the end of the NMA Summer Running Camp. But I have good news! This episode tops off the whole summer camp experience with a race day walk-through. Everything you'll want to know (and more) about what to expect on race day.

Matt is now 20% of his way through the Rouxbe plant-based cooking school, and fired up on cooking like he hasn't been in years. In this week's episode we tackle how to get started with cooking, the essential kitchen gear we recommend, and tips Matt has learned through his new classes.

For students, early September means one thing: The end of summer and the beginning of a new school year. I have fond memories of the first day back to school, especially in college. Nerves were high, but so was the excitement of new classes, roommates, experiences, and friends. And I think I speak for both Matt and I when I say that we had a lot of fun during our college days ... and that we made many stupid mistakes. In today's episode we think back to those mistakes, and share the fitness, nutrition and life lessons or advice we wish we'd known in college. Here’s what we talk about in this episode: Brown rice ... not fried rice Why a terrible marathon was Matt's best decision ever The books we wish we'd read in college Looking outside the box The life lessons we wish someone told us

Most of the information and advice we've shared during the first three weeks of running camp has been geared towards beginners. This week, that changes. We've invited Jason Fitzgerald, running coach and founder of StrengthRunning.com, to discuss advanced marathon training, marathon specific workouts, and how to take your racing to a new level.

And we're back with our third week of Summer Running Camp. We covered consistency and running form in the first two weeks, and in this episode Matt and I tackle injury prevention. We dive into warm-ups, strength training, recovery, and oh so much more. So slap on that sunscreen and we'll see you by the lake...

We're digging deep into the vault once again while Matt is off traveling along the west coast, and this time we reach back to one of our very first habit related episodes. In today's replay, we talk about our daily rituals or habits for healthy living. From routines to foods, this is what we do on a daily basis.

With us both traveling this week, we're reaching back into the vault for a replay of one of our favorite episodes. In this interview with Golden Harper of Altra, we discuss injuries, shoes, and how he created a company from an idea.

Everyone has their staples ... the foods or meals they turn to week after week. In today's episode Doug and Matt discuss their top 10 favorite vegan food staples. The foods they just couldn't live without. And somehow hummus didn't make the list.

Get your lake gear ready, it's time for week two of Summer Running Camp! This episode we break down proper running form, from your head to your feet.

Summer time means warm weather, fresh veggies, and vacations. And for Doug and Matt, it also means a mid-year reset. In today's episode they discuss the power of this season, and how to use it to set new health, fitness, and nutrition goals to round out the year.