Episodes
Published 10/05/23
On a spring day in London, the world was set on fire. We are joined by a legend, Deena Kastor, as we break down the 2003 London Marathon in which Paula Radcliffe unleashed perhaps the single most impressive race in the history of distance running. Deena gives us a front row seat to this legendary race
Published 06/12/20
This interview with Dick Beardsley runs the gamut, from history & reflections on his running career to a deep sharing of personal tragedy & loss. But the current running underneath the narrative is Dick's love for life, others & the simple act of moving through space.
Published 05/12/20
Part II of a two part episode on the 1984 Women's Olympic Marathon that jumps straight into the drama. We also discuss the four protagonists' post-Olympic careers, discuss who we consider the greatest of the decade & share our key insights & opinions on the legacy of this race & the four women who battled that August morning in LA.
Published 05/05/20
Part I of a two part episode on the 1984 Women's Olympic Marathon that traces the history of women's running, highlights the careers of the four main protagonists & set up the drama for the race itself.
Published 04/30/20
Published 04/16/20
The inaugural episode in the Legends series breaking down classic races & highlighting legendary runners. We breakdown the 1982 Boston Marathon & highlight Alberto Salazar & Dick Beardsley.
Published 04/16/20
A dialogue with Bill Corrigan on how to set up a metal training plan. Bill asks if there is a periodization model we can use to optimize our mental game in running & racing. Recorded before the outbreak of COVID-19 on March 6th.
Published 03/30/20
In this episode we discuss life on lockdown & how we recommend silence & resilience as tools for coping with change & uncertainty. We end with one key session you can add now that will pay huge dividends down the road.
Published 03/24/20
A lively & illuminating discussion & a case study on Tomek learning to deal with a longterm injury & how that can lead to a greater appreciation of being "a human having a running experience". We begin with a short commentary on the US Marathon Olympic Trials.
Published 03/11/20
A Question & Answer episode on playing a long game in your running.
Published 03/05/20
A Question & Answer episode on weight training.
Published 03/04/20
A step by step guide to creating a marathon race plan.
Published 02/20/20
The first in an ongoing series of short exhortations or "rants", if you will. This week I discuss the essential & necessary aspects of suffering in our training & racing.
Published 02/12/20
We discuss the long run, its importance & its benefits. We also critique the Hanson's training model on the long run.
Published 02/05/20
Game Changers are things you can add to your running repertoire that we argue will be hugely beneficial. In this episode we discuss sleep, nutrition, letting go & trail running.
Published 01/30/20
A solo show about why mileage matters & why it can also hurt your longterm development.
Published 01/23/20
A continuation of On Your Why where we delve into the specifics of creating a useful, resonant & inspirational Running Purpose Statement.
Published 01/15/20