Episodes
“Going into Ultraman, it was making it to the starting line healthy and proving to myself that I could do big things healthy. I did that and I succeeded,” says Ultraman athlete Katie Solbo. In this episode, the seasoned triathlete discusses the extreme challenges of competing in one of the world's most grueling endurance races.   Recently securing the second female spot in an Ultraman event—just minutes behind the leader—Katie delves into her meticulous preparation and race performance. She...
Published 05/15/24
What motivates an Olympian when faced with setbacks? In this episode, three-time Olympian and renowned Scottish athlete Eilish McColgan delves into the various aspects of her athletic career. Eilish discusses her upbringing in a family of elite runners, her experiences dealing with challenging injuries, and her approach to training and competing.   Eilish shares how her parents—both accomplished athletes—nurtured her love for running without imposing pressure, allowing her to pursue the...
Published 05/08/24
Can one return to form as an ultra runner with just two months of a recovery program? Stefanie Flippin, a Lululemon athlete, is living proof that it's possible. In this episode, Stefanie takes us through her journey as a physician, a professional runner and a coach. She discusses her recovery and training following a bone stress injury that sidelined her at the end of 2023. This eventually culminated in her triumphant performance at the Lululemon FURTHER event—a six-day ultramarathon spanning...
Published 05/01/24
Each year, 80% of runners face injuries. Dr. Kate Mihevc Edwards, the head physical therapist for the Atlanta Track Club, addresses this high incidence of running injuries. She brings a wealth of experience, from authoring books and conducting pivotal research to hosting her own podcast and running a specialized PT practice for runners and triathletes. She also introduces RunSource, an app designed by her company, FastBananas, to transform runners' approaches to training and recovery.   Dr....
Published 04/24/24
From a devastating bike crash to a triumphant win at Patagonman, Laura Siddall, known to many as Sid, is a prime example of determination and resilience. Transitioning from the corporate grind in Australia, she embraced the rigorous demands of professional triathlon—a sport she leaped into at age 29 and quickly dominated at the amateur level before moving into the professional ranks.   Sid shares the challenges she faced early in her professional career, including securing sponsorships and...
Published 04/17/24
Discover how embracing multi-sport training can redefine resilience and performance in endurance sports. Hillary Allen, renowned for her ultramarathon expertise and her remarkable comeback after a life-altering accident, shares her inspiring journey of integrating cycling into her training regimen to enhance her running performance and maintain a healthy balance.   Recounting the traumatic experience of her fall in a sky running race and the subsequent challenges of recovery, Hillary...
Published 04/10/24
What makes the 800-meter race one of the most challenging and intriguing events in track and field? Tom Brumlik, the driving force behind the coaching of 800-meter athletes for Under Armour's Mission Run Team, has the answers to this question. Alongside host Brad Miles, they discuss the complexities of coaching this event, explore the philosophies behind Tom’s approach and the strategies he has implemented to enhance his athletes' performances.   From his initial days coaching at the high...
Published 04/03/24
How does a distance coach transform a group of individual athletes into a cohesive and successful running team? Cory Leslie, the head coach of the Under Armour Mission Run Distance Team in Baltimore, Maryland, walks us through the beginnings of this professional team, their journey to success, and the guiding philosophy: consistent effort yields results over time.   Cory shares how the Under Armour team was formed, why Baltimore was chosen for training, and how Under Armour's excellent...
Published 03/27/24
From climbing the global rankings in triathlon to professional trail running, Eli Hemming stands out as one of the leading figures in the world of endurance sports. Host Brad Miles sits down with Eli, whose seamless transition from a professional ITU triathlete to a trail running marvel has captured the attention of the sports community. They delve into what it means to relentlessly pursue excellence, exploring how to push limits while balancing training with life.   Eli's transition from...
Published 03/20/24
Embarking on an ultramarathon journey while juggling the roles of a wife, mother, and entrepreneur is no small feat. Yet, Beth McKenzie, co-founder of WYN Republic and an ultramarathon enthusiast, navigates this complex landscape with grace and resilience. In our conversation, Beth delves into her rigorous training schedules, recounts overcoming obstacles like a stress fracture, and reveals how she strategically aligns her athletic ambitions with her responsibilities at work and home. Her...
Published 03/20/24
Injuries often mark a decline in a runner's performance, but what if they could actually pave the way to greater achievements? Dr. Jeremy Boyd, with his deep expertise in physical therapy and the founder of Trifecta Therapeutics Sports Rehabilitation and Performance, explores this intriguing idea. He delves into the common overuse injuries that challenge runners, from Achilles tendinopathy and plantar fasciitis to knee discomfort and IT band syndrome, offering a roadmap for not just returning...
Published 03/20/24
Welcome to the Run Fast, Run Forever podcast presented by Lever Movement. Join us as we explore the benefits and bring educational content about the Lever system to wherever you listen to podcasts. This 30 to 40 minute podcast will be your perfect Lever run companion. Whether you're currently dealing with an injury, rehabbing, or looking to set your next PR, we hope you'll take away some powerful and applicable lessons from each guest we have in the podcast.
Published 03/18/24
Welcome back to the LEVER Movement Podcast! Today we're talking with Mari Dottschadis. Mari has experience working with some of Germany's best athletes as well as being a coach and a runner herself!  In this episode, we cover how she got his start in running, her thoughts on Sports Psychology, and how she travels and uses Bodyweight Support to not only return from injury but stay healthy during training! Website: https://mentaltrainiert.com/ IG: @MariRennt FB: mareike.dottschadis
Published 12/19/22
In this episode we explore a 2019 research study on the impacts of Body Weight Support and its relationship to your running cadence.  You can find a full link to the LEVER Blog here
Published 10/28/22
On this episode of the LEVER Movement Podcast we talk with Nathan Brown from Doctors of Running. Nathan gives us his history of how he started down the path of becoming a PT, what he specializes in, and he also gives his thoughts on Body Weight Support for runners. IG: @doctorsofrunning IG: @pineriesrunninglab
Published 10/20/22
Welcome back to the LEVER Movement Podcast! In this episode we talk with Jenna Horner.  Jenna is a pro triathlete who had an illustrious background in gymnastics before switching her focus to triathlon.  Tune in to hear how she found success in a new sport and how she uses LEVER with her past unique knee injury. You can follow along with her training and racing on Instagram @jennalyntri
Published 10/12/22
Welcome back to the LEVER Movement Podcast! Today we're joined by Professional Triathlete Matt Hanson. We cover how Matt quickly jumped into Ironman racing from his wrestling days, how he approaches Bodyweight Support in his training, and how his race season has gone so far! You can find him on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/matthansontri/
Published 09/06/22
Welcome to the LEVER Movement Podcast! On this episode we're joined by Pro Triathlete Laura "Sid" Siddall.  We talk all about how she got into the sport, her thoughts on how triathlon has changed over the past few years, how she started using Bodyweight Support in her training, and why LEVER is now her third checked bag when she travels across the world! You can find out more about Laura on her website at https://laurasiddall.com/about/ and her Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/lmsid/ ...
Published 06/27/22
Welcome back to the LEVER Movment Podcast! Today we're talking with Brad Beer of Pogo Physio. Brad has 16 years of experience working in the physiotherapy field as well as being the consultating therapist to Triathlon Australia, Great British Triathlon, & Athletics New Zealand. Outside of the clinic he's the host of the Physical Performance Show and a runner triathlete himself!  In this episode we cover how he got his start in the physiotherapy field, his thoughts on different types of...
Published 06/20/22
Welcome back to the LEVER Movement Podcast! Today we're joined by Professional Triathlete Rachel Olson. Rachel is based in Boulder, CO and represents Waterfall Racing.  In this episode we cover: How she got into Triathlon What a standard week of training looks like How she started using LEVER and how she incorporates Bodyweight Support into her current training Listen and enjoy, and make sure to subscribe to keep up to date on all the newest episodes when they release!
Published 06/13/22
Welcome back to the LEVER Movement Podcast! On this episode we're joined by Coach and Athlete Lynsey Romano! We'll talk all about how Lynsey got start running, why she started using LEVER, how she trains, and also hear all about her Coaching with Skyline Run Coaching!   You can find more about Lynsey's coaching on her social media @skylineruncoaching and at https://www.runcoach.org/
Published 06/06/22
Welcome back to another episode of the LEVER Movement Podcast! Today we're joined by 4-Time Olympic Marathon Trials Qualifier Becki Spellman to hear about her journey through running and how she uses Bodyweight Support and LEVER. Becki is also a running coach and tells us how she not only incorporates LEVER into her running routine, but also how she guides her athletes to use LEVER as well. 
Published 05/28/22
Welcome to another episode of the LEVER Movement Podcast. Today we're joined by 2:28 Marathoner Brian Schroy. In this episode Brian tells us all about his journey in marathoning, including how he's dropped his marathon time from 3:18 to 2:28 and how an injured shoulder turned out to be the thing that kickstarted his running! Brian also tells us all about how plantar fasciaitis almost derailed his sights on the 2022 Boston Marathon before he turned to LEVER and Bodyweight support to ensure he...
Published 05/28/22
Welcome to the LEVER Movement Podcast! In this first episode we're joined by Coach Aaron Geiser of EndureIQ. As an athlete, Aaron is a USA Triathlon All-American, Gold Ironman All World Athlete, USAT Age Group Nationals Competitor and Ironman World Championships Qualifier. As a coach he as a Bachelor of Science Degree in Athletic Training is a USA Triathlon Level 1 Coach, Certified Exercise Physiologist (ACSM), Level 3 USA Cycling Coach, Certified Personal Trainer (ACE) and is Level 2 Run DNA...
Published 05/28/22