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The TrailheadHow Much Running Is Too Much Running? Asking for a Friend (feat. Mario Fraioli)This week on The Trailhead, Zoë and Brendan put coach and writer Mario Fraioli in the hot seat with their burning trail running questions. From “How slow is too slow?” to “When does running become hiking?” we tackle the big, the small, and the existential dilemmas runners face on (and off) the trail. Come for the laughs, stay for Mario's wisdom, and find out why running might just be a Sisyphean project we willingly signed up for. Check out Mario on the Morning Shakeout. This episode is brought to you by Arc'teryx F...2025-04-2955 min
Low Tide Boyz, a Swimrun PodcastHabits of Highly Effective Athletes w/Mario FraioliWelcome to episode 275 of the Löw Tide Böyz - A Swimrun Podcast!We’ve got a great episode for everyone this week. Joining us in Studio G is none other than one of America’s best running coaches, Mario Fraioli. In this conversation we discuss his best thinking on the habits of highly effective athletes and how we can apply these principles in Swimrun/life. Get your notepads out for this one!Enjoy!~~~That’s it for this week’s show. If you are enjoying the Löw Tide Böyz...2025-04-1050 min
The Focused Mind PodcastInterview with Mario FraioliMario Fraioli is the host of The Morning Shakeout podcast and the author of the weekly newsletter of the same name. As well as these well-known endeavours, he spends the majority of his work as a full-time endurance running coach.In this episode, timed to drop a month prior to a number of major marathon races Worldwide, FMC podcast host Stu Holliday wanted to discuss with Mario about how athletes can set and shift their mindset at key stages of the marathon training cycle and in readiness to race. Reviewing each other's practice and guidance for athletes...2025-03-201h 00
the morning shakeout podcastEpisode 242 | Simon Freeman and Mario Fraioli on The Importance of Making Time for Quiet, Creating Space, and Slowing DownI recently sat down with my good friend and frequent podcast guest Simon Freeman, the co-founder, editor, and publisher of my favorite running magazine, Like The Wind, for our first quarterly conversation of 2025, which you can listen to wherever you get the morning shakeout podcast. An excerpt of this exchange can be found in Issue #44 of LtW, which comes out this week. (You can buy a copy or subscribe here.)In this episode we discuss the importance of making time for quiet, creating space for ourselves, and slowing down in both running and in life.This e...2025-02-281h 09
Freetrail Fam[Freetrail Pro Ad-Free] Mario Fraioli | Annual Life, Running, & Career Check-In Mario Fraioli is a running thought leader, media creator, and coach based in Marin County, CA. He is the author of The Morning Shakeout newsletter and the host of The Morning Shakeout podcast. Every year, we get together to riff on various topics, especially focusing on our respective lives, running journeys, and media careers. It's become a very fun annual tradition. This year, we also discuss Mario's relationship with Vincent Bouillard and the running prowess of BYU alumni. Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Grab a trail running pack from Osprey Use code FREETRAIL25 for 25...2025-01-301h 52
The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan BowmanMario Fraioli | Annual Life, Running, & Career Check-In Mario Fraioli is a running thought leader, media creator, and coach based in Marin County, CA. He is the author of The Morning Shakeout newsletter and the host of The Morning Shakeout podcast. Every year, we get together to riff on various topics, especially focusing on our respective lives, running journeys, and media careers. It's become a very fun annual tradition. This year, we also discuss Mario's relationship with Vincent Bouillard and the running prowess of BYU alumni. Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Grab a trail running pack from Osprey Use code FREETRAIL25 for 25...2025-01-301h 58
the morning shakeout podcastEpisode 240 | Simon Freeman and Mario Fraioli on the Different and Evolving Reasons Why We RunI recently sat down with my good friend and frequent podcast guest Simon Freeman, the co-founder, editor, and publisher of my favorite running magazine, Like The Wind, for our final quarterly conversation of 2024, which you can listen to wherever you get the morning shakeout podcast. An excerpt of this exchange can be found in Issue #43 of LtW, which comes out this week. (You can buy a copy or subscribe here.)In this episode, we talk about the different reasons why people run—and how, and why, those reasons usually change or evolve over time. Check it out wherever...2024-12-021h 06
The RunAlive PodcastMario Fraioli - Seeing life through the lens of runningWelcome back to Season 4 of the RunAlive Podcast - so excited to be back with you and welcoming 2 new CoHosts in Gill and Rohan.Are you enjoying the podcast? Help us cover some of the costs: buymeacoffee.com/runaliveThis week:We introduce Gill and Rohan to the podcast and we've been thinking about:Ruth Chepngetich's groundbreaking performance at the Chicago Marathon - can we believe it?London Marathon Champs times have been lowered - we're not happy. We reference Des and Kara's podcast on Boston times which you can find...2024-10-181h 21
Between Two CoachesCoaching the Whole Human Series: Run Coach Mario FraioliIn this episode of Between Two Coaches, Coach Amanda and Coach Nick welcome running coach Mario Fraioli for Part 1 in their Series Called Coaching the Whole Human. In this discussion they talk about the evolution of coaching, the importance of communication, and the philosophy behind coaching the whole human. Mario shares his journey in the running world, the significance of building relationships with athletes, and how to navigate the complexities of coaching while maintaining a balance in life. The conversation emphasizes the need for coaches to be effective communicators and to understand the individual needs of their athletes, ultimately...2024-10-031h 03
the morning shakeout podcastEpisode 237 | Simon Freeman and Mario Fraioli on Navigating PressureI recently sat down with my good friend and frequent podcast guest Simon Freeman, the co-founder, editor, and publisher of my favorite running magazine, Like The Wind, for our third quarterly conversation of 2024, which you can listen to wherever you get the morning shakeout podcast. An excerpt of this exchange can be found in Issue #42 of LtW, which comes out this week. (You can buy a copy or subscribe here.)In this episode, which was recorded in August while the men's 1500m final at the Paris Olympics was taking place—if nothing else, listen in for our live rea...2024-09-021h 25
The Strength Running PodcastMario Fraioli on Training for the Mile (at 40+) and Placing 3rd at the National Masters ChampionshipWhether you love the mile or you want to continue running into your 40's or beyond, you'll be inspired by this Masters runner. Mario Fraioli is a Bay Area-based running coach who works with a number of Olympic Trials-level marathoners, top ultrarunners, and competitive age-group athletes. He’s one of the most competitive Master’s runners in the USA, having run the 2023 Boston Marathon in 2:34 and with his recent 3rd place finisher at the 2024 National Masters Road Mile. In this episode, Mario and I talk about: Mario's goal to break the 5-minute mile...2024-07-041h 25
the morning shakeout podcastEpisode 236 | Simon Freeman and Mario Fraioli on Change, Priorities, Values, and QualityThis latest episode is my quarterly conversation with Like the Wind magazine co-founder and editor Simon Freeman. We recorded the episode back in April and I put it out yesterday. Ordinarily it coincides with the release of a new issue of LtW, in which an excerpt of the conversation usually appears, but the latest edition of the magazine is “by women, about women, for everyone,” so Simon and I sat this one out. (You can buy a copy or subscribe here.) We still had a great chat, however, about a few topics that both of us have spent quite a bit...2024-06-181h 22
the morning shakeout podcastEpisode 235 | Simon Freeman and Mario Fraioli on What We Can Learn From The Pros (And Vice Versa)I recently sat down with my good friend and frequent podcast guest Simon Freeman, the co-founder, editor, and publisher of my favorite running magazine, Like The Wind, for our first quarterly conversation of 2024, which you can listen to wherever you get the morning shakeout podcast. An excerpt of this exchange can be found in Issue #39 of LtW, which comes out this week. (You can buy a copy or subscribe here.)In this episode we talk about what it means to adopt a "professional" mindset when it comes to training and racing: being intentional with your time and workou...2024-03-051h 11
RelayCoach's Corner with Mario FraioliIn this conversation, Mario Fraioli discusses his coaching career, what he loves about the profession, how he has grown as a coach, the challenges his athletes face, his communication around those topics, and much more with Stefanie Flippin and Peter Bromka.
This is our new take on this format. Instead of addressing specific training and racing topics, we want to know about the philosophies and evolution behind some of the best coaches in our sport.
Mario emphasizes the importance of building long-term relationships with athletes and the value of trust and longevity in coaching. He...2024-02-221h 03The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan BowmanMario Fraioli | Annual Life, Running, & Career Check-In Mario Fraioli is the author of The Morning Shakeout newsletter and host of The Morning Shakeout podcast, he is also a coach to many athletes across all formats of running. He’s one of the most respected people in the sport and more importantly he’s a high character, high integrity person, and a good friend. As we've done each of the last three years, this episode is an annual check in where Mario and I compare notes on life, running, and career -- where we are, what we're inspired about, and what we're struggling with. Zach Miller's Article on...2024-02-021h 41
the morning shakeout podcastEpisode 233 | Simon Freeman and Mario Fraioli on Seasonality and Consistency in RunningI recently sat down with my good friend and frequent podcast guest Simon Freeman, the co-founder, editor, and publisher of my favorite running magazine, Like The Wind, for the fourth and final installment (for this year, anyway) of our yet-to-be named quarterly conversation, which you can listen to wherever you get the morning shakeout podcast. An excerpt of this exchange can be found in Issue #38 of LtW, which comes out later this week. (You can buy a copy or subscribe here.) This time around, Simon proposed a philosophical discussion about seasonality and consistency and I was all about it...2023-11-281h 09
the morning shakeout podcastEpisode 232 | Ask Mario AnythingThis week, I sat down with my right-hand man Chris Douglas and answered questions about the Olympic Trials Marathon start-time controversy, things I’ve changed my mind on, the importance of the weekly long run, time versus distance-based training prescriptions, and a lot more.Thank you to everyone who submitted questions and apologies for all the ones I wasn’t able to answer in this episode. Got a question for the next Ask Mario Episode? Send it to me here.This episode is brought to you by:— Tracksmith. If you buy anything on Tracksmi...2023-11-2157 min
Grow the GoodFinding Fulfillment Beyond Growth: Consistency, Goals, and Pivoting with Coach Mario FraioliIn our quest for self-improvement, it's easy to focus solely on measurable progress—faster times, more significant achievements, and tangible results. However, growth extends beyond these external markers. In this episode, running coach Mario Fraioli joined me to discuss a topic we are both deeply passionate about: doing an activity for its own sake. As an elite athlete, writer, and coach, Mario has deep insight into how process, dedication, and commitment can bring satisfaction, regardless of the outcome. He shares the powerful shift in perspective that consistency comes from commitment and how much our mood can determine ou...2023-11-0957 min
the morning shakeout podcastEpisode 227 | Simon Freeman and Mario Fraioli on Defining Yourself as a RunnerI recently sat down with my good friend and three-time podcast guest Simon Freeman, the co-founder, editor, and publisher of my favorite running magazine, Like The Wind, for the third installment of our unnamed quarterly conversation. An excerpt of this exchange can be found in Issue #36 of LtW, which comes out later this week. (You can buy a copy or subscribe here.) In this one, Simon and I talk all about defining yourself a runner, why many runners tend to identify themselves in a particular way, how identity influences the products you buy and the content you consume, the...2023-08-291h 08
the morning shakeout podcastEpisode 225 | Ask Mario AnythingThis week, my right-hand man Chris Douglas serves me up some listener questions in an old-school Ask Mario Anything episode of the podcast. In this one, I answer inquiries about my favorite books, “lighthouses” in my life, breaking through in the marathon, returning to running after a stress fracture, and a lot more. This episode is brought to you by:— Tracksmith. Tracksmith's new Spring Collection is now available, featuring a colorful refresh of some of my favorite training staples. If you buy anything on Tracksmith.com, and you’re doing so for the first time, use the cod...2023-06-131h 08
the morning shakeout podcastEpisode 224 | Simon Freeman and Mario Fraioli on Working with a CoachI recently sat down with my good friend and three-time podcast guest Simon Freeman, the co-founder, editor, and publisher of my favorite running magazine, Like The Wind, for the second installment of our yet-to-be named quarterly conversation, which you can listen to wherever you get the morning shakeout podcast or at this handy link. An excerpt of this exchange can be found in Issue #36 of LtW, which comes out later this week. In this one, Simon and I talk all about coaching: our experiences with being coached and what we got out of them, the different forms that coaching...2023-05-301h 05The Strength Running Podcast298. Mario Fraioli | Combining Marathon and Ultra Training in One SeasonTraditional training plans focus on one distance at a time, whether it’s a fast 5k or a marathon PR. But what if your race schedule looks a little less traditional? Today’s podcast answers a question from a listener named Mike who is curious about combining a fast road marathon and a hilly 50-mile ultramarathon into one training cycle. Is this possible? Is it risky to race a 50 miler only 2 months after a marathon? On the podcast today I have my friend and former competitor, Mario Fraioli, to discuss how to approach training for this...2023-05-041h 12
the morning shakeout podcastEpisode 218 | Simon Freeman and Mario Fraioli on Emerging Brands and Trends in RunningThis week, I sat down with my good friend and two-time podcast guest Simon Freeman, the co-founder, editor, and publisher of my favorite running magazine, Like The Wind, which just celebrated its ninth birthday. For the past couple issues of LtW, Simon and I have had a conversation about a particular topic in running, which he recorded, transcribed, and published an excerpt of in the magazine. We did the same for Issue #34, which comes out on March 1, and decided to publish the entire audio conversation—which is what you’re about to listen to—as a podcast to complement the exce...2023-02-2850 minThe Freetrail Podcast with Dylan BowmanMario Fraioli | The Morning Shakeout, Creativity, & Masters Racing Mario Fraioli is a dear friend and inspiration in many ways. He is the author of The Morning Shakeout newsletter and host of the podcast bearing the same name. He is one of the most respected voices in running in addition to being a passionate coach and talented athlete. In this conversation we talk about his recent race at the New Balance Grand Prix mile, we explore the state of his media platform and how it's evolving, we talk about his new coaching venture, his moral framework, people he admires, and what he's learned about life through his participation i...2023-02-141h 42
The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan BowmanMario Fraioli | The Morning Shakeout, Creativity, & Masters Racing Mario Fraioli is a dear friend and inspiration in many ways. He is the author of The Morning Shakeout newsletter and host of the podcast bearing the same name. He is one of the most respected voices in running in addition to being a passionate coach and talented athlete. In this conversation we talk about his recent race at the New Balance Grand Prix mile, we explore the state of his media platform and how it's evolving, we talk about his new coaching venture, his moral framework, people he admires, and what he's learned about life through his participation i...2023-02-131h 42
The Running for Real PodcastRunning Reunion: Mario FraioliIt’s been nearly five years since Mario Fraioli was on Running for Real! At the time he was an athlete, a running coach, a journalist, and was putting out his popular weekly the morning shakeout newsletter, but he had yet to launch his podcast of the same name. He’s now put out over 200 episodes and has been reflecting on “how fortunate I am to be able to have these conversations and to share them with other people.” Not only have his guests all made an impression on him, but, he says, “my head spins every week when I h...2022-05-1827 min
the morning shakeout podcastEpisode 200 | Mario FraioliThis week I sit down with Chris Douglas, my right-hand man and sponsorship director for the morning shakeout, and he interviews me for the 200th episode of the podcast. In this conversation we take a trip down memory lane and discuss some notable episodes, we talk about how the show has evolved and grown over the past 4+ years, I explain how the pandemic has affected the past 100 episodes for better and for worse, and a lot more. This episode is brought to you by:— Tracksmith. Tracksmith crafts performance running apparel, inspiring publications, and distinct experiences that...2022-04-1256 min
Ali on the Run ShowFriendship Fest with Dinée Dorame & Mario Fraioli “I could tell he wasn’t mentoring me because he wanted it to be this public thing that made him look good. I wasn’t his charity case.” Dinée Dorame had a dream: to launch a podcast that would explore the intersection between running, land, community and culture. So she applied for the first-ever Tracksmith Fellowship program — and she won. Dinée was one of the first recipients of a Tracksmith Fellowship grant, which gave her the support she needed to bring the Grounded podcast into existence. She was also paired with a mentor: Ma...2022-03-291h 14
the morning shakeout podcastEpisode 192 | Ask Mario Anything #10This week on the podcast I’m answering listener questions in the first and last Ask Mario Anything episode of 2022. (Fear not! You can still submit questions for me to answer on the podcast but this monthly installment of the show will be taking on a new format the rest of the year, which I go into more detail about at the beginning of this episode.) On the other side of the mic for this one, once again, is Chris Douglas, my right-hand man and sponsorship director for the morning shakeout.In this episode, I answered que...2022-02-011h 16
the morning shakeout podcastEpisode 186 | Ken Rideout“I think that that’s one of the most important or significant traits that you can have—as a runner, an athlete, a human, a colleague, a dad, a husband—is to be dependable if nothing else. I know I can depend on myself. When I wake up on a race day and I’m like, ‘Man, I really don’t wanna do this, the weather stinks, I don’t feel like I’ve done enough,’ there’s like two voices in my head: that Alpha and Beta, and the Beta’s like, ‘Go back to bed dude, this is crazy. No one gives a crap...2021-12-131h 37
the morning shakeout podcastEpisode 185 | Ryan Holiday“To me, what grit is is not despairing and not giving up just because things are really hard or because things are going really, really poorly. The courage to be like, ‘Man, things have fallen apart, this is awful, but I’m going to figure it out, I’m going to keep going.’ To me, hope is one of the most courageous things there is, to continue on, to keep going, to try again after one has failed. There’s almost an element of irrationality in it. I think what runners do—and I forget which runner said this but I’ve always lo...2021-12-071h 01
the morning shakeout podcastEpisode 184 | Ask Mario Anything #9“I’m not a high mileage advocate. I’m not a low mileage advocate. I’m a right mileage advocate. Find the right mileage that works for you—the most miles that you can run without compromising your performance in workouts or races, without compromising your recovery, without compromising your life outside of running, your relationship with your family and friends, work, etc. Find out what that is for you. It’s going to be a little bit different for everyone. There's a huge misnomer out there that, ‘Oh, if I want to be good at the marathon I've got to run over 50...2021-11-301h 02
2 Black RunnersEp.65 || Mario Fraioli Joins to Talk NYC Marathon, Gidey's WR, World Athlete of the Year, and more | NCAA XC Conference HeadlinesRegister for Hoka One One Live Podcast Next Friday here: http://events.hoka.com/2BLACKRUNNERSLIVE
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The Potts Brothers recap some of the biggest headlines from NCAA D1 Cross Country Conference Recap and are joined by The Morning Shakeout's Mario Fraioli. Mario joined the show to give the guys some advice on attending their first marathon major, talk Gidey's insane Half Marathon World Record, World Athletics...2021-11-021h 01
SingletrackMario Fraioli | Trail Running Creators, Ultra Versus Road Running, Sports PhilosophyText us your thoughts about this episode or ideas for future episodes!In this episode we talk with well-respected coach and Founder of the Morning Shakeout podcast and newsletter, Mario Fraioli. We cover a range of topics - including the future of trail running, the making of the Morning Shakeout Newsletter, and advice he has for newcomers aiming to break into the coaching profession. If you enjoy banter about our sport, have ever thought about putting running related content out into the world, or considered getting into coaching - this is a great ep...2021-10-241h 17
the morning shakeout podcastEpisode 176 | Ask Mario Anything #8“I mean, the work’s done at this point. I can’t gain any appreciable fitness between now and race day. I could screw up a lot if I’m not careful and that’s the biggest thing I’m trying to keep an eye on at this point, is when I have those moments where doubt sets in—because it happens to all of us, even if we’re really well prepared—where you’re like, ‘Should I do another mile or two?’ or ‘Should I do another rep?’ and that’s where you have to have the confidence to say, ‘No, it’s not going to...2021-10-051h 00
the morning shakeout podcastRe-Run with Mario Mendoza“I think for me it ties back to seeing myself as more than just a runner but [as] a complete person in mind, body, soul. I’ve just found that when all the parts of who I am are aligned and enjoying everything then really the results, they’re going to come and you’re more patient for them—you’re not dependent on them to have this joy and this fun time being out there putting in the work. In my opinion, that become way more important than the fact that you’re going to go and hit these certain paces...2021-08-241h 16
the morning shakeout podcastCrossover Episode: Mario Fraioli on the Grounded Podcast with Dinée Dorame“The hardest step in anything is to start—that’s the hardest step. The second hardest thing is to stay with it. That sounds really obvious but I think keeping those two things in mind—you can’t stay with it until you start, so 1. Just get started, and then 2. When you stay with it, you’ll have days when you want to quit, and you’re like, ‘Is this worth it?’ whether it’s podcasting, whether it’s continuing on with the run, whether it’s being in a relationship. Staying with it is hard but that’s the second hardest part and yo...2021-08-171h 18
Grounded with Dinée DorameMario Fraioli, Host of the Morning Shakeout Podcast & My Mentor“You have days when you want to quit and ask yourself “is this worth it?” Whether it’s podcasting, whether it’s continuing on a run…Having people who can help you, in a mentorship role or a training partner–find those people. It’s a lot easier to get through things when you’ve got support from others.” Mario Fraioli is the host and creator of the Morning Shakeout podcast and newsletter, a running coach, and my mentor in the Tracksmith Fellowship Program. Since last fall, Mario has been an incredible resource, guiding me through the ins and outs of podc...2021-08-111h 15
the morning shakeout podcastEpisode 171 | Ask Mario Anything #7“A lot of athletes—especially when things are going really well—the last thing they want to do is take a break, even if their goal race is in the rearview. Trust me on this: You want to take your breaks as seriously as your training. It’s much better to take a planned break and be a little grumpy about it at the beginning than be forced to take a break sometime down the road because you’re injured, burned out, sick, overtrained, whatever it may be. I see this all the time, not only with athletes that I work with...2021-08-101h 20The Strength Running Podcast199. Is a 10-Day Training Cycle Right For You? (with Mario Fraioli)Our guest today is coach Mario Fraioli, a 2:27 marathoner who hosts the Morning Shakeout podcast and publishes the newsletter of the same name. Mario coaches a wide variety of elite and sub-elite runners and has been involved in the running industry as an editor, book author, coach, podcaster, speaker, and thought leader for the better part of two decades. He’s also one fast dude, running a blistering 4:09 mile. And I’m very fortunate to call Mario a friend. In this conversation, we're discussing longer training cycles and why you might be interested (or not) in l...2021-06-101h 04
the morning shakeout podcastEpisode 163 | Thomas Reiss“Running has been a big factor in my life. Running made me start my own business, I met my wife because of running—that’s how I ended up here. So running has always been a big factor in my life. I think that’s why I still enjoy running at my age versus just being done with it. I know so many guys who were really fast and they’re like, ‘I’m done, I don’t wanna run anymore. Why are you still running?’ [It’s because] I still love it—it has become part of me.” I first met Thomas Reiss a...2021-06-011h 42
Healthy Runner PodcastRunning Speed Workouts for Beginners with Mario Fraioli[Download] How to Grow as a Runner 6-Step Framework Super excited to introduce Mario Fraioli, a Bay Area-based running coach who works with a number of Olympic Trials-level marathoners, internationally ranked ultrarunners, and competitive age-group athletes on the Healthy Runner LIVE show!!!! He also writes and publishes the Morning Shakeout, a weekly email newsletter and podcast that covers running and other topics that interest him. Mario talked about speed workouts for runners and answered some common questions like these: How can a beginner increase runnin...2021-05-2751 min
the morning shakeout podcastEpisode 161 | Aaron and Joshua Potts“What we're doing, it's for the culture. It's not ultimately about trying to get money. We want to push the track and field culture forward. We want it to be more entertaining, we want it to be more fun. We're doing this for the athletes. And with both of us being athletes before, we understand those struggles and, I don't know, I'm really big on believing that track and field is a stage, it's an amazing sport, but the culture needs to be continually developed and advanced so we can showcase that—and that's the mission, it's something that's not about...2021-05-181h 14
The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan BowmanMario Fraioli | UTMB & IRONMAN Partnership In this episode, I sit down with running coach, commentator, and media personality, Mario Fraioli to break down the news of UTMB's partnership with IRONMAN. UTMB Press Announcement UTMB World Series FAQ Subscribe to Mario's Newsletter Listen to Mario's Podcast _________________________ Pyllars Links: App Download | Instagram | Website | YouTube Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn 2021-05-131h 44
the morning shakeout podcastEpisode 158 | Hillary Allen“I don’t shy away from the hard stuff anymore. I know I enjoy hard things from a training perspective, [and] like super-challenging races, but that also goes emotionally—I can’t expect to be a better person unless I can work through those things as well, so I’m happy to talk about hard subjects.” Hillary Allen is a professional athlete, coach, teacher, and author of the new book, Out and Back: A Runner’s Story of Survival Against All Odds. She’s a returning guest to the show—be sure to check out her first appearance back on Episode 49 if you...2021-04-261h 07
the morning shakeout podcastEpisode 157 | Ask Mario Anything“When I talk to the athletes that I coach, the number one thing that I'm trying to pay attention to throughout the course of our relationship is seeing and understanding how this pursuit of running fits into their life and everything else that they've got going on from family to work to hobbies—and yes, you can have other hobbies besides running—and also, how those things are affecting their pursuit of running because if you have a very demanding job, or you have a very active family, or you have a lot of other hobbies, that is not only going to...2021-04-201h 32
Run to ThriveFinding Your Path and Purpose with Mario FraioliMario Fraioli is one of the top current voices in the running world, as a writer, podcast host, coach, and runner himself. He’s the publisher and host of The Morning Shakeout, a weekly newsletter and podcast featuring top athletes, coaches and personalities in the running world. As a coach, he has guided athletes of all levels, including Olympic athletes to help them achieve their best.
Mario has a deep passion for the sport, and has translated that love into success both personally and professionally. His words of wisdom in our conversation will resonate with anyone who is...2021-04-151h 00
Suite Run21 | Marin County, CA with Mario Fraioli: Running, Fun and Food Around Mount Tamalpais and BeyondMario Fraioli has spent nearly his entire life immersed in the world of running. Talk to any runner who is passionate about the sport and they know Mario - from his successful journalism career, including six years at Competitor Magazine, to venturing out to build his own running media brand and coaching business, Mario knows the world of running. Every week on his popular podcast and newsletter, The Morning Shakeout, Mario shares informed commentary, engaging conversations and smart curation about running. In this conversation, we have the pleasure of talking with Mario and we dive deep into how he...2021-03-111h 28
No More Whoppers206: Captain NatsuyasumiNo one is safe from this almost-three-hour chat-em-up! Lots to discuss, including Ray's new podbunker; a Fraioli DNA update; moving trucks and eating sammies; Ray attains Sega enlightenment; Alex cozies up to the town of Gero; why Mario Kart is like bread; Shin-chan's summer has got Ray's number; and in FFXIV, what happened to my gold!? Plus half a dozen bit-tastic voicemails. This podcast has been deleted by a moderator.2021-02-282h 54
The Rambling Runner Podcast#309 - Lindsey Hein & Mario Fraioli: Road to the Trials ReturnsThe Road to the Trials has returned for season two and we are fired up! We will be bringing you a behind the scenes look at the training and racing of some of America's best track athletes as they prepare for the Olympic Track Trials in June. Specifically, we will be following Keira D'Amato, Dana Giordano, Olivia Baker, Frank Lara, Tyler Day, and Abe Alvarado.
In this episode we are joined by Lindsey Hein and Mario Fraioli, hosts of the highly rated I'll Have Another and Morning Shakeout podcasts, and we set the stage for the lead-up to the trials...2021-02-191h 10
Road to the TrialsSeason Two Primer with Lindsey Hein and Mario FraioliThe Road to the Trials have returned for season two and we are fired up! We will be bringing you a behind the scenes look at the training and racing of some of America's best track athletes as they prepare for the Olympic Track Trials in June. Specifically, we will be following Keira D'Amato, Dana Giordano, Olivia Baker, Frank Lara, Tyler Day, and Abe Alvarado.
In this episode we are joined by Lindsey Hein and Mario Fraioli, hosts of the highly rated I'll Have Another and Morning Shakeout podcasts, and we set the stage for...2021-02-1756 min
The Rambling Runner Podcast#300 - Mario Fraioli: Transitioning to Trail/Ultramarathon From Road RacingIn 2020, with road races all over being cancelled, many runners decided to transition to trail running where races were much more prevalent and easier to align with COVID restrictions. But many of these folks weren't quite sure where to start. This is exactly why I was excited to speak with elite coach and podcast host Mario Fraioli. Mario coaches some of the best trail runners in the country in addition to making this same transition when he moved to the Bay Area. In this conversation Mario covers gear, volume, intensity, strength and athleticism, hills, and so much more.
If you...2021-01-181h 14
the morning shakeout podcastEpisode 137 | Ask Mario Anything #5“I think you should ditch worrying about your heart rate and just go by feel. Easy is a feeling, it is not a number. Sometimes you need parameters if you are prone to running too hard on your easy days but you should be able to ask yourself, ‘Does this feel easy?’ and if the answer is no, you need to back it off a few notches. And even if the answer is yes, there’s no harm in backing it off a notch because an easy run, the purpose of it, is to yes, maybe get in aerobic work but it’s...2020-12-011h 00
A Runner’s Life#64 - Mario FraioliThis conversation is with athlete, coach, journalist, podcaster Mario Fraioli. This was recorded shortly after the 2020 London marathon.
Mario’s hosts the morning shakeout podcast which is an inspiration for this podcast. One of my favourite episodes was episode 129 with Kílian Jornet. It was an honour to speak with Mario on episode 125.
In this conversation I ask the question, what would Mario would ask himself if he could interview himself, the answer is a real insight into the man behind the runner.
You can subscribe to his newsletter at www.themorningshakeout.com
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No More Whoppers199: Hylian LikelyThe $1.99 special! This week, the VO gigs keep rolling in; a double dose of snack food copy with deep Asian flavor; Ray’s back to school special and the best and worst of college professors; The Mario Brothers; the DC roster in the Kombat Zone; FFXIV and a lesson in RPG music; Moon musings; a poseur of an Overnerd, and dreams of office life! We’ve updated our terms of service!2020-09-061h 50
Run Local PodMario Fraioli: Coach, Writer & PodcasterMario Fraioli is a Bay Area-based running coach, writer, and podcast host. As a coach, he has guided athletes to personal bests, Boston Marathon qualifying times, national championship titles, Olympic Trials appearances, international podiums, world championship teams, national records, and even the Olympic Games. He publishes the morning shakeout—a weekly email newsletter that covers running and other worthwhile topics—and also hosts its namesake podcast, where he gleans insight and inspiration from the sport’s top athletes, coaches, and personalities. From 2010-2016, Mario was the senior editor at Competitor magazine, where he interviewed and profiled many...2020-08-121h 02
Low Tide Boyz, a Swimrun PodcastMario FraioliWelcome to episode thirty of the Low Tide Boyz, a Swimrun Podcast!We have the one and only Mario Fraioli on the show this week. He’s an Olympic level running coach, host of the morning shakeout podcast/newsletter, and the last member of the Marin County Holy Coaching Trinity of to be interviewed for the show. (Mike Olzinski and Nate Helming are the other two members of that crew.) More on Mario later in the show.Ötillö World Championship UpdateIf you’ve been off the grid or just getting all your Swimru...2020-07-301h 07Ali on the Run ShowOn the Record with Mario Fraioli, Host of The Morning Shakeout"I won’t use my voice unless I can back up whatever argument I’m trying to make. But I’ve gotten increasingly more comfortable putting myself in those situations and taking a stance on something and then being able to back it up, whether it’s systemic racism, whether it’s diversity in the sport, whether it’s how we should be handling the pandemic right now as runners. We all have thoughts on those things. A lot of us are afraid to share those thoughts. Not all of us have platforms where we can share those thoughts and have it...2020-07-271h 15
the morning shakeout podcastEpisode 121 | Ask Mario Anything #4“Running to me represents freedom and I don’t want to just confine myself to running to numbers, like trying to run to specific mileage on a given day or just running to specific paces every day. There’s a freedom to it and a fluidity that I think is really, really important…Not every workout has to build toward something or target a specific energy system, especially right now where there are no races to build toward. For me, and what I’m trying to preach to my athletes, it’s like, look, you almost gotta think of running right now as...2020-07-211h 29
Runners of The BayEpisode 8: Mario Fraioli Takes on a Morning Shakeout, Running Us Through a Few of His Favorite Life LessonsThis week’s episode is with Mario Fraioli from Novato, CA. Mario is a road and trail runner, elite coach, and writer who lives in Marin. He shares his weekly thoughts on running and life in his must-read The Morning Shakeout Newsletter and must-listen The Morning Shakeout Podcast (https://themorningshakeout.com/).
In this episode we discuss how Mario celebrated his 38th birthday by chasing down his high school PR in the mile and we do a deep dive into some of the 38 life lessons that he shared in his newsletter. Some highlights from our conversation:
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The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTSMario Fraioli: Embrace It AllAbout this episode:In this week’s episode, coach Hillary talks with The Morning Shakeout podcast host, writer, and running coach Mario Fraioli about prioritizing, staying curious, and embracing everything that comes with chasing your goals.Guest Bio – Mario Fraioli:Mario Fraioli is a Bay Area-based running coach, writer, and podcast host.As a coach, he has guided athletes to personal bests, Boston Marathon qualifying times, national championship titles, Olympic Trials appearances, international podiums, world championship teams, national records, and even the Olympic Games.He publishes the...2020-05-111h 01