It's that time of year again. Your spring race may have just finished, and it's time to think about what's next. Are you doing Berlin, Chicago, NYC or perhaps a fall half?!? In this episode, I give you 5 tips to get the most from your next training cycle. With each tip, you also get the common pitfalls to avoid from my experience as a coach. Do this... not that! We talk about purpose, focus, consistency, polarization, and volume. How are you preparing to run your best race yet?!?  

I had an amazing weekend in Boston nearly two weeks ago. Whether running the marathon or not, there is always so much inspiration to go around on Boston Marathon weekend. In this episode, I give you 9 takeaways from my weekend of cheering/supporting which will inspire you regardless of whether your goal is to qualify for the race or not.  Enjoy! To redeem the offer from this episode's sponsor, use the code ROGUE for 10% off on running apparel at Janji.com.

Boston, London, Eugene, Vancouver, Oklahoma City, Carmel, Ohai, Grandma's, and so many more. Spring racing season is here, and I've got 10 tips to get your mind right for race day. Put these to work, and you will be ready to crush it! To redeem offers from this episode's sponsors: Use the code ROGUE for 10% off on running apparel at Janji.com. For 10% off on your first month of therapy, go to betterhelp.com/RUNNINGROGUE. Go to takecareof.com and use the code "rogue50" for 50% off on your...

In this episode, I answer recent questions from listeners as well as themes from athletes that I coach. Today's questions: How should I evolve paces over time and can I go too slow? What should I do if I have a bad workout or long run? How can I protect myself from dogs on the run? Should I do a 2 or 3 week marathon taper (or 1 or 2 week half marathon taper)? Is your training too easy (or too hard)?? To redeem the offer from this episode's sponsor, use the code ROGUE for 10% off on...

We all have fears in training... every single one of us. In this episode, I talk through 6 common examples I see as a coach and give you tips on how to face down each one of them. From doubting your potential to being afraid of never getting back to fitness after injury (and more), this episode might make you feel less alone in your journey. To which of these 6 fears can you relate? To redeem offers from this episode's sponsors: Use the code ROGUE for 10% off on running apparel at...

Where can you improve in order to reach your full potential? I often get this question, and it's my job as a coach to assess the opportunity areas for my athletes. In this episode, I give you 6 opportunity areas and the associated metrics to consider in order to identify your biggest needs in training. Rate your yourself on all 6 and then go tackle 1-2 areas in your next cycle to take steps toward your true potential! To redeem the offer from this episode's sponsor, use the code ROGUE for...

James Dodds and I had a little bit of fun with this episode, and we hope you enjoy it. We riff on 6 topics that have been the object of our recent coaching curiosities or ruminations. The topics range from the limits of easy aerobic volume to maxing out in-run carbs and to the science (and potentially hocus pocus) of advanced recovery techniques (and more). We hope you enjoy this one! To redeem the offer from this episode's sponsor, use the code ROGUE for 10% off at Janji.com.

It is that time of year where everyone is rapidly falling out of training due to sickness. When that happens, panic mode sets in, and you might try to simply train through it. However, that can be dangerous and cause you to extend your sickness even more. Instead when sick, you need to give your body the time, ability, and resources to temporarily focus on getting healthy instead of getting fitter. In this episode, I talk about 5 things to consider when managing sickness during training...

Zone 2 this and Zone 2 that... it's all the rage on social media and with longevity experts. On the bright side, discussing Zone 2 means that you are talking about the importance of EASY running, and we know easy running is the key to building fitness and longevity. On the other hand, there are misconceptions about what Zone 2 means and how to apply it. In this episode, I give you 6 truths about Zone 2 training, and what that means for your training. I would bet money for a HR monitor that...

James Dodds joins me to help me recap a tough day at the Houston Marathon for me. It was my big goal race, but it didn't go how I hoped it would. Fortunately, the reasons for that are crystal clear, which I break down in the episode. I am still very proud of my day and even more hungry for what's to come. Thank you to everyone for your support in this journey. I will rest, recover, and get back to work! To redeem the offer from this episode's sponsor, use the code ROGUE15 for 15% off at...

Do you want to have your best year of running yet? This episode is here to help you achieve the right balance in training in order to do so. I give you 4 things to do more of and 4 things to do less of in order to optimize your performance in 2024. Where you are out of balance?!? Listen in and find out! To redeem offers from this episode's sponsors: Use the code ROGUE15 for 15% off on running apparel at Janji.com. For 10% off on your first month of therapy, go to...

Many have asked about how my training for the Houston Marathon is going, and this episode is your answer. James Dodds joins the show to interview me on my training progress. You will hear that I still don't know what the outcome will be, but I feel really good about my progress to this point. We talk about my process and how I've felt along the way with lessons that are already taking shape. I think there are takeaways in here for everyone and hope this inspires you on your journey. To...

In this episode, James and I interview Paul Esteso, a member of our virtual podcast group called the Rogue Renegades. Paul tells the story of his running journey and the epiphany that would lead to a massive breakthrough in his results. His marathon times had hit a plateau, and he wanted more. With a few simple changes to his training, focused on the fundamentals, he went from running 3:37 in the marathon to under 3 hours in just a few years. The beauty of Paul's story is that everyone can...

On October 23rd,  Rogue lost a member of our community when Larry Bright passed away. He was a runner with us for 17 years and a coach for 10 years. This episode is my tribute to him and the lessons we can all learn from his life and running journey. RIP to my friend Larry. To support Larry's family, you can give here: https://gofund.me/c98f8228. To redeem the offer from this episode's sponsor use the code ROGUE15 for 15% off or shop their Black Friday sale until November 26th at Janji.com.

You just crushed your fall race... now what? I often see runners jump straight into the next training cycle without giving yourself time for the proper 2-3 week reset. In this episode, I talk about 8 things - 4 mental and 4 physical - in order to appropriately reset the mind and body for what's to come. Do not take shortcuts with your post-race reset! To redeem offers from this episode's sponsors: Go to betterhelp.com/runningrogue for 10% off your first month of online therapy. Go to...

Lori Smiley (my sister) was on episode 303 of this podcast to celebrate her hard-earned Boston qualifier earlier this year. She was confident of toeing the line next April with her 5:00 minute buffer. Then, the news of the 5:29 hit her like a ton of bricks in September, sending her into an existential spiral over her running goals. In this episode, she joins James and I to talk about it all including how she has processed that emotion and whether or not she will still keep chasing that...

In this episode, James and I are joined by Doctor of Physical Therapy Morgan Riggins to talk about running and physical therapy. We discuss finding a good physical therapist to help you run more consistently, prevent and/or work through injury, and minimize downtime when injuries do pop up. If you don't have a physical therapist on your support team, then now is the time to find one.   Here are two options if you live in the Austin area: https://www.opalmovementtherapy.com/ ...

Have you ever wondered how your wearables are made? Or how a company validates the data that is produced by them? Probably not and that's ok, but today, that's going to change! In this episode, James and I chat with Jeff Knight, former Rogue coach and training director, who has been working in the wearable space for the last 8 years. We talk about his background and how he got in the space and then dig deep into the development process for a wearable device. Turning to the practical side, we...

One of the top questions I get as a coach is about running and aging. Everyone is always worried about the grim reaper coming for their speed. In this episode, James and I are here to tell you to let go of those limitations and focus on 8 important elements to consider as you age. These 8 things, including 2 that are must-haves, touch on not only aging and performance but also aging and longevity. You can still get faster into very advanced ages. Never stop striving! To redeem offers from...

In this episode, James and I chat with 5-year Rogue member Dan Wiersema. 5 years ago, Dan joined us with the goals to find a community, start moving, and lose a little bit of weight. That first season with us saw him complete his first half marathon, and now, he is dreaming of much bigger things as he prepares for his 3rd marathon this fall.  I think many of us will see a part of ourselves in Dan's story as he wrestles with what's possible. With a little encouragement from James and I, we...

This episode starts with a discussion of the recently-announced Boston Marathon "buffer" and how gutting it is for those who missed the cut. As a coach, I feel that pain too having many athletes who just missed being able to toe the line next year in Boston. As a part of that discussion, I give a few tips for those who missed out and also give my suggestion for how to update the process to make it more palatable for all. Then, I turn to the main discussion for this episode: preparing for...

Why am I not improving? I get this question a lot as a coach, and this episode provides the answer, eight of them to be exact. First of all, I talk about how to know if you are in a performance plateau, and then I give you 8 reasons why that might be true. Along the way, I give you the solutions to consider so that you can find performance gains again. If you feel like you are stuck in your training and racing, then this episode is for you! To redeem the offer from this episode's sponsor...

In this episode, James and I chat with everyday runner and relatively new half marathoner - Sarah Perry. Sarah sent me a direct message on Instagram with questions about VO2Max and heart rate, and it magically turned into a 1-hour coaching chat with James and I. Plus, we recorded it so that you all could learn from the discussion as well! In this chat, we learn about Sarah's goals for pursuing the marathon one day, and we lay out a blueprint for her to get there while answering her questions...

In this episode, one of my athletes - Nicole Winter from @nicolemruns - interviews me!  This was the idea of Nicole and other athletes in my Austin training group (shout out to the Rogue Morning Show!). They put together a list of questions for me ranging from fun, get-to-know-you questions to questions about my running journey and even some questions that brought out the inspirational side of me. I'm not sure why it took over 300 episodes to share some of these things with you, but I am...