Brian Rosetti is a longtime runner, coach and tech entrepreneur. He founded both The Run SMART Project and V.O2, a coaching app for runners of all levels. Originally from Pennsylvania, Brian found himself running all throughout his childhood into the collegiate level in PA, then off to North Carolina to begin his career training at an even higher level, followed by a move into NYC to discover his passions for tech and coaching, and then finally back to PA to settle down with his family.
The Run SMART Project, the launchpad for the V.O2 platform, is a place where you can find a dozen highly qualified coaches, resources like a running calculator, and information on Dr. Jack Daniels (+ more resources!).
More specifically, V.O2 is going to take your running to the next level. With features including but not limited to: an automated coaching service to help you train intelligently with the Adaptive Trainer, coach supported service with a private coach, and an option for no coach support where you can get a race plan and reach your goal on your own terms. In all of these options you will have the opportunity to customize your training calendar/schedule with training days, off days, current mileage, and short/long term goals. Your training days can include specified running workouts (quality sessions), easy run days, cross training workouts (with lots of detail), and personalized notes for yourself or from your coach.
Hopefully this conversation with Brian provokes some further research and development for all levels of athletes and coaches alike. Enjoy!
https://runsmartproject.com/
https://vdoto2.com
TIMESTAMPS
(clickable times to jump to each segment)
(01:05) - Brian Rosetti Intro
(01:51) - Parenting is a wonderful change…
(02:30) - Work struggles during the pandemic
(05:20) - Brian’s mid-life intro into coffee…
(08:06) - MUD\WTR
(14:20) - Running as the main “constant” in Brian’s life
(15:10) - Brian’s competitive running background
(18:15) - The leap into “adult life” in the West Village
(21:40) - The birth of The Run SMART Project & the online coaching focus
(24:05) - V.O2…what is it? Who is Dr. Jack Daniels?
(26:00) - The madness of life trajectory
(32:10) - Gaining a new life perspective as a result of adversity
(36:30) - The post college crazy
(38:10) - Benefits of remote work/life balance
(41:55) - Running for lifestyle rather than to ‘compete’
(44:20) - Running as the purest sport
(45:15) - “Training for Life”, maintaining structure, & the lifelong benefits
(49:30) - Constant disappointments for high level athletes…
(52:40) - Adjusting workout expectations in pregnancy - being SMART
(57:32).- When a coach completely shakes up your routine, yikes!
(01:05:04) - V.O2 in detail
(01:16:00) - Runners not totally listening to coaches’ advice…
(01:23:25) - How the body responds to stress + guiding principles for coaching
(01:35:10) - Science behind a “warm up”
(01:43:00) - The COMPLETE training…not just putting in the work
(01:44:20) - Brian’s final thoughts
(01:44:30) - “Workout Accuracy” in V.O2 app — a new, pivotal training tool
