Training Tuesday #91: Chit Chat + Mini Q&A
The boys get chatty about life and running, but they manage to answer a few listener questions along the way!
Nov 02, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 182
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Two endurance athletes and coaches sit down to talk all things running! We bring you high level running knowledge and present it at a practical level.
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Episode 90: Philosophy of Training with Ian Hosek
Week Two of our series brings us Ian Hosek. Ian learned his craft while working at Nike and continues to apply his training principles today, with an emphasis on racing the trails and in the mountains.
Oct 29, 2021•1 hr 45 min•Ep. 181
Training Tuesday #90: Mash Up Episode
We begin with chit chat, move to a breakdown of the Richard Diaz Flow Training episode, then finish up with some tough love and motivation!
Oct 26, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 180
Episode 89: Training Philosophy with Rich Diaz
Today begins a mini-series focusing on the different philosophies of endurance training. As people approach their “off season”, it is the perfect time to learn and evolve! We will have a different endurance expert on each week who will explain their theory of training. We start with Richard Diaz, endurance coach and author. Rich spent decades working with athletes before developing his own system known as Flow Training. Enjoy and take notes!
Oct 22, 2021•1 hr 55 min•Ep. 179
Training Tuesday #89: How to Approach Your Off-Season
We all take at least one “off season” per year, and now is the time many people are looking to start theirs. Today we walk you through how to build and prioritize what should occur for you!
Oct 19, 2021•58 min•Ep. 178
Episode 88: Let’s Talk About Weight Loss
This is one of the most difficult topics to address with people, and runners are no exception. We’ve put off this episode for long enough; it is time to dive into how and why an athlete should approach the idea of lowering their weight. Please go into this with an open mind, and please listen to the entire episode! This isn’t one to press play on if you don’t have your full attention available, as every little sentence matters!
Oct 15, 2021•1 hr 54 min•Ep. 177
Training Tuesday #88: Pacing and Strategy
Warning: Spoiler alert for Boston, Chicago, and the Spartan 24 Hour Championship! The racing tactics of the pros this past weekend illuminated a flaw in how us mere mortals approach the majority of our workouts and races. This might be your most important episode for future races!
Oct 12, 2021•54 min•Ep. 176
Episode 87: Listener Submitted Q&A
We received some truly great questions for this episode! Highlights include: running orthotics, preparing for hot races, burnout, how to train when you can’t get enough sleep, power hiking in races and training, and “should I race AG or Elite?”
Oct 08, 2021•2 hr 7 min•Ep. 175
Training Tuesday #87: Stagnation Part Deux
Last week we talked about why you should rebuild your base if you’ve stagnated. Today we address the other people in the room: Those who are stagnating but still have a race remaining on their calendar. If you can’t start your off season quite yet, how do you approach your final race? Today we tell you!
Oct 05, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 174
Training Tuesday #86: Stagnation
At this point in the year (October), there are two types of runners: those who are still improving and those who are not. If you are struggling with stagnation, this episode is for you! If you’re not, count your blessings and take notes today in order to prevent it from affecting you in the future!
Oct 01, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 173
Episode 86: Kirk’s Road to Recovery
As our listeners well know, Kirk has been away for two weeks. Today, he opens up about everything he’s been dealing with. This is a heavy, personal episode. Our Training Tuesday will be released Friday.
Sep 28, 2021•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 172
Episode 85: Hunter on Defeat and OCR Stars
In one of the most shocking upsets in OCR history, Hunter McIntyre was soundly beaten at the Hyrox World Championships in Berlin two weeks ago. A refocused Hunter joins us today to talk through how a champion responds to defeat. We also discuss season two of OCR Stars!
Sep 24, 2021•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 171
Training Tuesday #85: McCauley’s Favorite Workouts
We get a surprise guest host today who walks us through his all time favorite running sessions from high school, college, and post-collegiate. Get ready to run fast!
Sep 22, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 170
Training Tuesday #84: The Runner’s Checklist Part 2!
Last Tuesday we gave you all the major pieces to include in your training. This week we give you our list of things many runners are doing but shouldn’t be!
Sep 14, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 169
Episode 84: Stephanie Garcia
From college walk-on to professional runner, Steph’s passion for running and competing launched a career that has taken her around the world. So what prompted her transition from the track to OCR? Listen to her story today!
Sep 10, 2021•2 hr 6 min•Ep. 168
Training Tuesday #83: The Runner’s Cheat Sheet
What should I be doing in training? What strength work is beneficial to me as a runner? What mobility work is needed? What about core work? This episode is your complete guide to what EVERY runner should be doing in training!
Sep 07, 2021•57 min•Ep. 167
Episode 83: John Clark - 48 Marathons in 48 Days
From 400lb Strongman to record setting Ultra Endurance athlete, John Clark has never been content to live an ordinary life! He broke the 24 hour Ski Erg record and then recently became the first to run a marathon in all 48 counties in England in 48 consecutive days.
Sep 03, 2021•1 hr 56 min•Ep. 166
Training Tuesday #82: Cramp Prevention
We’ve all been there and we never want to be there again! Today is nothing but how to prevent muscle cramping!
Aug 31, 2021•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 165
Episode 82: McCauley Kraker
The faster Kraker joins us for a story of running, injury, potential, setbacks, rock bottom, and rebirth. This is one you won’t want to miss!
Aug 27, 2021•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 164
Training Tuesday #81: How to Train While Racing Frequently
Some people just love racing. They would rather race than train, and they try to fill their schedules with as many races as possible. The question becomes, “How do I structure my training in between back to back race weekends (or back to back to back)?”
Aug 24, 2021•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 163
Episode 81: Kevin Donoghue
Kevin Donoghue has never chosen the typical path through life, so it is only fitting to have followed the same outside-the-box approach as an athlete. What started as a career as a defensive lineman and kick returner turned into a passion for endurance racing, ultimately leading him to becoming one of Obstacle Racing’s most decorated athletes.
Aug 20, 2021•1 hr 56 min•Ep. 162
Training Tuesday #80: Q&A Continued
We ran out of time last week, so we’re finishing up the Q&A today! We have some great topics, ranging from race cramping to blood flow restriction training, plus Kirk tries to navigate the choppy waters of purchasing a camper while recording a podcast.
Aug 17, 2021•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 161
Episode 80: Annie Dube
Annie is a relative newcomer to the world of endurance racing, but has had immediate success. Not an outstanding runner as a youth, she ground her way to the top of her sport through years of consistent work and an abundance of grit. Equal parts distance runner and mountain goat, Annie’s story is a great one. Enjoy!
Aug 13, 2021•2 hr 11 min•Ep. 160
Training Tuesday #79: Listener Submitted Q&A
Veejay Jones breaks down his latest After Action Race Report, then we discuss the heart rate training zones we personally use, our thoughts on the CBD craze, the importance of pace and terrain in training, and much much more!
Aug 10, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 159
Episode 79: Kris Brown
Kris is one of the most widely successful endurance athletes in North America. A self described “hybrid athlete”, he has seen success in everything from ultra running to obstacle racing. Kris boasts a resume that includes a top 10 finish at the Western States 100, a top 3 at a Spartan Race US National series event, and a 3:51 downhill road mile. On top of that, Kris is a chef, restaurant owner, coach, and course designer.
Aug 07, 2021•2 hr 6 min•Ep. 158
Training Tuesday #78: How to Assess Your Race Performance
Training built to race day, but now the race is over. What do you do now? The first thing every runner needs to do is assess their performance in a non biased manner. Easier said than done! Excuses vs factors. Positives and negatives. Luck vs execution. Lack of toughness vs lack of fitness. We use Kirk’s race this past weeks to walk you through how to approach your after action report and what to do with the information!
Aug 03, 2021•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 157
Episode 78: TJ goes Couch-to-Ultra
After listening to the Ross Wiemer interview (Episode 46), TJ Schraufnagel decided to begin running with the intent of completing a mountain ultra. This is the story of his journey from running 7 times in January to completing a 31 mile race in July, at altitude and with 10,000’ of elevation gain!
Jul 30, 2021•2 hr 10 min•Ep. 156
Training Tuesday #77: Consistency is King
We’ve all been there, searching online for the magic workout or training plan to get us through our next big race. Searching for the secret sauce that sets the great ones apart from the mortals. But what the great ones understand, either intuitively or through trial and error, is that success is the result of days, weeks, months, and years of consistent work. There is no magic workout that will launch you forward. Today we break that concept down and explore it fully!
Jul 27, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 155
Episode #77: Hawk Call
Hawk Call took a break from his summer build towards his senior cross country season at Utah Valley University and jumped into the US National Series race in Utah. In his first race in the elite field, he led for 90 minutes before finishing 3rd, putting the sport on notice. Today he walks us through his journey from “Hobie Call’s son” to D1 runner and future OCR star.
Jul 23, 2021•1 hr 57 min•Ep. 154
Training Tuesday #76: Perishable Skills
As runners, we work really hard in order to be ready for our next race course. Often times, this means targeting a specific skill (technical terrain, descending, etc) throughout our buildup to race day. However, we often leave those skills behind during our subsequent training blocks, leaving us scrambling to regain them when another situation calls for their use! Today we discuss the top perishable skills and how to keep them well-oiled year round.
Jul 20, 2021•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 153
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