
The Runners Zone
Welcome to the Runners Zone Podcast hosted by Nathan Carlson and Chris Johnson. Lend us your ear as we We interview world leaders in endurance sports, discuss optimizing performance for runnings and help provide practical solutions to common running problems. We also discuss life as niche-practice business owners treating and training runners.
Latest episodes

Feb 28, 2020 • 44min
Episode 17: Joel Sattgast on Coaching
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.

Feb 13, 2020 • 35min
Episode 16: What the General Public Should Know About Running
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

Jan 21, 2020 • 31min
Episode 15: RED-S with Rebecca McConville
In this episode, Nathan sat down with Rebecca McConville to chat about disordered eating and RED-S with endurance athletes. Check her on social media and her excellent book Finding Your Sweet Spot at the links below. Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Rebecca-McConville-consulting-102031183253752/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebeccaeddietitian/ Book: https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Your-Sweet-Spot-Optimizing-ebook/dp/B07PLQF47N/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1GJTXPAOPIH6P&keywords=finding+your+sweet+spot&qid=1579640696&sprefix=finding+your+swee%2Caps%2C171&sr=8-1

Oct 4, 2019 • 47min
Episode 14: Runner's Feet with Jay Dicharry
Chris interviews Jay Dicharry, a physical therapist from Bend, Oregon. They discuss Jay's new product, the MOBO board, foot mechanics and function for runners, challenges of sourcing in China, marketing a foot product without using the word 'foot', pursuing interests in a new environment, and effective teaching and communication.

Sep 11, 2019 • 47min
Episode 13: Ty Mangum Exercise Physiologist
On this episode, Chris interviews Ty Mangum a Seattle-based exercise physiologist and coach. They cover a slew of topics including: The 80/20 rule assessing fitness racing to train vs PR Zone training HR training How recovery days look different for everyone Altitude Training Autoregulatory Training Check out Ty's website and bio HERE as his Instagram profile HERE. What is The Runners Zone? The Runner’s Zone” is an interactive, online, multi-media membership platform designed to share my perspective related to working with runners while building a community of passionate clinicians, coaches, trainers, and runners. Check out the link to the group HERE.

Aug 15, 2019 • 32min
Episode 12: In-Season Lifting for Endurance Athletes
In this episode, Nathan and Chris discuss how they program strength training for their athletes during the competitive season. They discuss how they change exercise selection, set/reps schemes, and how they adjust based on each athlete's training schedule.

Jul 23, 2019 • 32min
Episode 11: Ground Reaction Forces and Running Injuries
In this episode, Nathan and Chris discuss the recent paper by Matijevich et al discussing ground reaction forces and their role in running injuries. Read the article here: https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0210000 Check out Chris's new Readiness Resource here: https://gumroad.com/l/DUbyT?fbclid=IwAR1BlyxC-DqRmk4GTrM-UMmI8E3mrcZ4fhoqtlodr4SWMDePise8C_YIaWI

Jun 7, 2019 • 38min
Episode 10: Summer Training for Endurance Athletes
In this episode, Chris and Nathan discuss how they prioritze training for runners and triathletes during the summer months. They discuss important considerations for athletes finishing up spring racing as well as fostering communication between athlete that have other coaches working with them.

May 2, 2019 • 41min
Episode 9: Prescribing Footwear for Runners
In this podcast, Nathan and Chris discuss how they approach prescribing footwear to runners. They cover analyzing someone’s posture, foot type and running gait and how to determine the best shoe for the individual. They also discuss the importance of footwear for not just training, but also racing and lifting. Chris’s Shoe Screening Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqZ4hYuqcEs

Mar 29, 2019 • 33min
Episode 8: Our Biggest Mistakes as Clinicians
In this episode, Nathan and Chris discuss their biggest mistakes as clinicians and how they have changed their practice based on those mistakes. Also, Chris recently put out a guide to returning runners to running following an injury. You can check that guide out HERE.