The Runners Zone

In this episode, Nathan sat down with Dr. Emily Kraus. Dr. Kraus is one of the world leaders in bone health, managing bone stress injuries, and working with runners of all ages. To learn more about Dr. Kraus, check out her website https://emilykrausmd.com/  as well as her social media accounts listed below. Twitter: https://twitter.com/emilykrausmd?lang=en  IG: https://www.instagram.com/emilykrausmd/?hl=en

Golden Harper, founder of Altra Footwear, discusses his background in running, motivation for starting Altra, their unique approach to running footwear, and the importance of foot health. They also explore the challenges of accessing Colorado mountains, concerns about adult shoes on children's biomechanics, and the significance of wide toe boxes and correct toes. The podcast delves into the tradeoff of speed and safety in elite athlete shoes, achievements in distance running, and techniques to improve running form and prevent injuries.

On this episode, Chris sat down with Peter Schmidt. Peter is a health and wellness consultant, teacher and practitioner of Eastern Medicine, specializing in Traditional Chinese Medicine. They discuss training for health versus performance, having a long term relationship with endurance sports, how to transition out of endurance sports and a ton of other interesting topics. To learn more about Peter check out the links below. Peter’s professional website http://www.petermschmidt.com/. Peter’s artistic website http://www.animatedbellows.com

On this episode, Chris sat down with Dan John. Dan is one of the top strength coaches in the world and a huge resource for health care professionals, trainers, and coaches. He and Chris talked about approaches to strength training and how that might change with a runner versus another athlete. They also touch on long term development and life in general! Make sure to check out all of Dan's fantastic website www.danjohn.net and thanks for listening!

In this episode, Chris sat down with Jordan Hanssen. Jordan is a world-renown adventurer who has rowed across the Atlantic Ocean twice. He is an experience provider for Air BnB, an author and the host of Tiny Boat Sessions a series of musical performances in his rowboat. Jordan talks about distance running with a mace, the history of disease transmission, and how he is navigating the pandemic.  Check out Jordan on Instagram @jordanhanssen. 

Physiotherapist Matt Walsh, specializing in endurance athletes, discusses honesty in approach, family background, working with biomechanics experts, the role of generosity, sharing knowledge, exploring different perspectives for a balanced mindset.

In this episode, Chris sat down with Chris Rice to talk about ultrarunning, nutrition, and training. 

On this episode, Chris sat down with David Tillbury Davis one of the top endurance sport coaches in the world. You can learn more about David at his website or social media accounts. Enjoy! Website: http://www.tilburydavis.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachtilburs/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TilburyDavis/

In this episode, Chris sat down with Joel Sattgast to discuss motivational interviewing, developing relationships with athletes and coaching both triathletes and runners. You can check out Joel's bio HERE.  Chris and Nathan would love to have you out to our Bones, Tendons, Weights and Whistles course at Sky Health in New York. Check out the details HERE. 

In this episode, Nathan and Chris discuss some simple concepts they feel the general public should know about running.  Want to learn more about managing running-related injuries? Come join Nathan and Chris in Kansas City on March 7-8 for their "Bones Tendons Weights and Whistles" course. You can sign up at the link below.  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bones-tendons-weights-whistles-tickets-74447258755