Shows
Running Stronger: Training for Everyday Athletes218: How to Make Better DecisionsThank you for listening to the Running Strong podcast.The goal of this podcast is to provide training advice to help you become a better runner and a stronger athlete.Whether you're looking to enjoy a big adventure in the mountains, PR your next race, or just looking to become a better, stronger runner - Running Strong will help you get there.Hosted by Will Frantz - a full-time running coach and personal trainer who loves helping people pursue big goals and become stronger runners.-Schedule a Free Call-Want to ask m...
2025-12-2212 min
Running Stronger: Training for Everyday Athletes217: How to Get Stronger, Faster & Healthier in 2026Thank you for listening to the Running Strong podcast.The goal of this podcast is to provide training advice to help you become a better runner and a stronger athlete.Whether you're looking to enjoy a big adventure in the mountains, PR your next race, or just looking to become a better, stronger runner - Running Strong will help you get there.Hosted by Will Frantz - a full-time running coach and personal trainer who loves helping people pursue big goals and become stronger runners.-Schedule a Free Call-Want to ask...
2025-12-1823 min
Running Stronger: Training for Everyday Athletes216: Minimal Volume Minimal ResultsThank you for listening to the Running Strong podcast.The goal of this podcast is to provide training advice to help you become a better runner and a stronger athlete.Whether you're looking to enjoy a big adventure in the mountains, PR your next race, or just looking to become a better, stronger runner - Running Strong will help you get there.Hosted by Will Frantz - a full-time running coach and personal trainer who loves helping people pursue big goals and become stronger runners.-Schedule a Free Call-Want to ask...
2025-12-0812 min
Running Stronger: Training for Everyday Athletes215: Reasons People Stay InjuredThank you for listening to the Running Strong podcast.The goal of this podcast is to provide training advice to help you become a better runner and a stronger athlete.Whether you're looking to enjoy a big adventure in the mountains, PR your next race, or just looking to become a better, stronger runner - Running Strong will help you get there.Hosted by Will Frantz - a full-time running coach and personal trainer who loves helping people pursue big goals and become stronger runners.-Schedule a Free Call-Want to as...
2025-12-0415 min
Running Stronger: Training for Everyday Athletes214: Training with Achilles Tendon PainThank you for listening to Running Strong.The goal of this podcast is to provide training advice to help you become a better runner and a stronger athlete.Whether you're looking to enjoy a big adventure in the mountains, PR your next race, or just looking to become a better, stronger runner - Running Strong will help you get there.Hosted by Will Frantz - a full-time running coach and personal trainer who loves helping people pursue big goals and become stronger runners.-Schedule a Free Call-Want to ask me a question?Head to my Instagram...
2025-11-1223 min
Running Stronger: Training for Everyday Athletes213: It Will Be HardThank you for listening to Running Strong.The goal of this podcast is to provide training advice to help you become a better runner and a stronger athlete.Whether you're looking to enjoy a big adventure in the mountains, PR your next race, or just looking to become a better, stronger runner - Running Strong will help you get there.Hosted by Will Frantz - a full-time running coach and personal trainer who loves helping people pursue big goals and become stronger runners.-Schedule a Free Call-Want to ask me a question?Head to my Instag...
2025-11-0618 min
Running Stronger: Training for Everyday Athletes212: Why Doing the Same Exercises Can Provide Better ResultsThank you for listening to Running Strong.The goal of this podcast is to provide training advice to help you become a better runner and a stronger athlete.Whether you're looking to enjoy a big adventure in the mountains, PR your next race, or just looking to become a better, stronger runner - Running Strong will help you get there.Hosted by Will Frantz - a full-time running coach and personal trainer who loves helping people pursue big goals and become stronger runners.-Schedule a Free Call-Want to ask me a question?Head to my In...
2025-10-2919 min
Running Stronger: Training for Everyday Athletes211: Can We Stop Falling for Predatory Fitness Nonsense?Thank you for listening to Running Strong.The goal of this podcast is to provide training advice to help you become a better runner and a stronger athlete.Whether you're looking to enjoy a big adventure in the mountains, PR your next race, or just looking to become a better, stronger runner - Running Strong will help you get there.Hosted by Will Frantz - a full-time running coach and personal trainer who loves helping people pursue big goals and become stronger runners.-Schedule a Free Call-Want to ask me a question?Head to m...
2025-10-2420 min
Running Stronger: Training for Everyday Athletes210: Some (Hopefully) Useful Lessons from My Current TrainingThank you for listening to Running Strong.The goal of this podcast is to provide training advice to help you become a better runner and a stronger athlete.Whether you're looking to enjoy a big adventure in the mountains, PR your next race, or just looking to become a better, stronger runner - Running Strong will help you get there.Hosted by Will Frantz - a full-time running coach and personal trainer who loves helping people pursue big goals and become stronger runners.-Schedule a Free Call-Want to ask me a question?Head...
2025-10-1339 min
Running Stronger: Training for Everyday Athletes209: 5 Exercises Every Runner Should Do & Crazy VO2 Max StudyThank you for listening to Running Strong.The goal of this podcast is to provide training advice to help you become a better runner and a stronger athlete.Whether you're looking to enjoy a big adventure in the mountains, PR your next race, or just looking to become a better, stronger runner - Running Strong will help you get there.Hosted by Will Frantz - a full-time running coach and personal trainer who loves helping people pursue big goals and become stronger runners.-Schedule a Free Call-Want to ask me a question?H...
2025-09-3022 min
Running Stronger: Training for Everyday Athletes207: Is Easy Training a Waste of Time?A breakdown of a recent study on easy/Z2 training.Study: Much Ado About Zone 2 Training-Thank you for listening to Running Strong.The goal of this podcast is to provide training advice to help you become a better runner and a stronger athlete.Whether you're looking to enjoy a big adventure in the mountains, PR your next race, or just looking to become a better, stronger runner - Running Strong will help you get there.Hosted by Will Frantz - a full-time running coach and...
2025-08-0714 min
Running Stronger: Training for Everyday Athletes206: Expectations vs. Reality in TrainingDo you have realistic expectations when it comes to training?-Thank you for listening to Running Strong.The goal of this podcast is to provide training advice to help you become a better runner and a stronger athlete.Whether you're looking to enjoy a big adventure in the mountains, PR your next race, or just looking to become a better, stronger runner - Running Strong will help you get there.Hosted by Will Frantz - a full-time running coach and personal trainer who loves helping people pursue big...
2025-07-3011 min
Running Stronger: Training for Everyday Athletes205: Do the OppositeWhy doing a bit of "the opposite" work can have outsized benefits on your training.-Thank you for listening to Running Strong.The goal of this podcast is to provide training advice to help you become a better runner and a stronger athlete.Whether you're looking to enjoy a big adventure in the mountains, PR your next race, or just looking to become a better, stronger runner - Running Strong will help you get there.Hosted by Will Frantz - a full-time running coach and personal trainer who...
2025-07-2612 min
Running Stronger: Training for Everyday Athletes204: Who Am I and What's the Point of This Podcast?Who I am and what I'm trying to achieve with this podcast.As well as some thoughts on getting faster.-Thank you for listening to Running Strong.The goal of this podcast is to provide training advice to help you become a better runner and a stronger athlete.Whether you're looking to enjoy a big adventure in the mountains, PR your next race, or just looking to become a better, stronger runner - Running Strong will help you get there.Hosted by Will Frantz - a...
2025-07-0724 min
Running Stronger: Training for Everyday Athletes203: Grand Canyon R2R & Thoughts on SuccessA short rundown of my rim-to-rim hike through the Grand Canyon and some general thoughts on "success:"-Thank you for listening to Running Strong.The goal of this podcast is to provide training advice to help you become a better runner and a stronger athlete.Whether you're looking to enjoy a big adventure in the mountains, PR your next race, or just looking to become a better, stronger runner - Running Strong will help you get there.Hosted by Will Frantz - a full-time running coach and personal...
2025-06-0620 min
Running Stronger: Training for Everyday Athletes202: The Key to Better TrainingWhat's the barrier to progress for most people?-Thank you for listening to Running Strong.The goal of this podcast is to provide training advice to help you become a better runner and a stronger athlete.Whether you're looking to enjoy a big adventure in the mountains, PR your next race, or just looking to become a better, stronger runner - Running Strong will help you get there.Hosted by Will Frantz - a full-time running coach and personal trainer who loves helping people pursue big goals and...
2025-05-2321 min
Running Stronger: Training for Everyday Athletes201: Do You Need to Lift Heavy for Results?Is heavy lifting a requirement for progress?-Thank you for listening to Running Strong.The goal of this podcast is to provide training advice to help you become a better runner and a stronger athlete.Whether you're looking to enjoy a big adventure in the mountains, PR your next race, or just looking to become a better, stronger runner - Running Strong will help you get there.Hosted by Will Frantz - a full-time running coach and personal trainer who loves helping people pursue big goals and become...
2025-05-1118 min
Running Stronger: Training for Everyday Athletes200: Ways to Progress Your Running WorkoutsA few ways to increase the stimulus of your running workouts, week over week.-Thank you for listening to Running Strong.The goal of this podcast is to provide training advice to help you become a better runner and a stronger athlete.Whether you're looking to enjoy a big adventure in the mountains, PR your next race, or just looking to become a better, stronger runner - Running Strong will help you get there.Hosted by Will Frantz - a full-time running coach and personal trainer who loves...
2025-04-2524 min
Running Stronger: Training for Everyday Athletes199: More Than You Want to Know About Squats As a RunnerThank you for listening to Running Strong.The goal of this podcast is to provide training advice to help you become a better runner and a stronger athlete.Whether you're looking to enjoy a big adventure in the mountains, PR your next race, or just looking to become a better, stronger runner - Running Strong will help you get there.Hosted by Will Frantz - a full-time running coach and personal trainer who loves helping people pursue big goals and become stronger runners.-CLICK HERE for 1-on-1 Coaching-Want to ask me a qu...
2025-04-1832 min
Running Stronger: Training for Everyday Athletes198: "Should I Take Creatine?"Thank you for listening to Running Strong.The goal of this podcast is to provide training advice to help you become a better runner and a stronger athlete.Whether you're looking to enjoy a big adventure in the mountains, PR your next race, or just get a little better at this running thing - Running Strong will provide you with information to help you in your journey.Hosted by Will Frantz - a full-time running coach and personal trainer who's worked with a wide range of people, aged 12 to 80, in pursuing their fitness...
2025-04-1118 min
Running Stronger: Training for Everyday Athletes197: Getting Stronger While Running WellThank you for listening to Running Strong.The goal of this podcast is to provide training advice to help you become a better runner and a stronger athlete.Whether you're looking to enjoy a big adventure in the mountains, PR your next race, or just get a little better at this running thing - Running Strong will provide you with information to help you in your journey.Hosted by Will Frantz - a full-time running coach and personal trainer who's worked with a wide range of people, aged 12 to 80, in pursuing their fitness...
2025-04-0433 min
Running Stronger: Training for Everyday Athletes196: "Good" Data and Lactate Threshold TestsThank you for listening to Running Strong.The goal of this podcast is to provide training advice to help you become a better runner and a stronger athlete.Whether you're looking to enjoy a big adventure in the mountains, PR your next race, or just get a little better at this running thing - Running Strong will provide you with information to help you in your journey.Hosted by Will Frantz - a full-time running coach and personal trainer who's worked with a wide range of people, aged 12 to 80, in pursuing their fitness...
2025-03-2833 min
Running Stronger: Training for Everyday Athletes195: Important Updates and What's NextThanks for Listening to Trail & Ultra Running Training - hosted by running coach and strength coach, Will Frantz.On this podcast you'll hear how to get faster and stronger so you can perform better and have more fun.-CLICK HERE for 1-on-1 Coaching-Want to ask me a question?Head to my Instagram and DM me: IG - @will.c.frantz-----Thank you for listening!
2025-03-2426 min
Running Stronger: Training for Everyday Athletes194: Strength Training for Sports PerformanceThanks for Listening to Trail & Ultra Running Training - hosted by running coach and strength coach, Will Frantz.
On this podcast you'll hear how to get faster and stronger so you can perform better and have more fun.
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2025-01-2426 min
Running Stronger: Training for Everyday Athletes193: How Your Values Affect Your TrainingThanks for Listening to Trail & Ultra Running Training - hosted by running coach and strength coach, Will Frantz.
On this podcast you'll hear how to get faster and stronger so you can perform better and have more fun.
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2025-01-2016 min
Running Stronger: Training for Everyday Athletes192: Is More Mileage Making You Slower?Thanks for Listening to Trail & Ultra Running Training - hosted by running coach and strength coach, Will Frantz.
On this podcast you'll hear how to get faster and stronger so you can perform better and have more fun.
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2025-01-1716 min
Running Stronger: Training for Everyday Athletes191: Why Most People Fail Their New Year's ResolutionsThanks for Listening to Trail & Ultra Running Training - hosted by running coach and strength coach, Will Frantz.
On this podcast you'll hear how to get faster and stronger so you can perform better and have more fun.
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2025-01-0121 min
Running Stronger: Training for Everyday Athletes190: Should You Be Stretching More?Thanks for Listening to Trail & Ultra Running Training - hosted by running coach and strength coach, Will Frantz.
On this podcast you'll hear how to get faster and stronger so you can perform better and have more fun.
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2024-12-2618 min
Running Stronger: Training for Everyday Athletes179: Lifting Won't Make You "Bulky"If I were going to kill one myth about resistance training it would be this notion that lifting weights will lead to you accidentally getting "bulky."
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2024-10-0915 min
Running Stronger: Training for Everyday Athletes167: The Secret to Better Running (Spoiler - There's No "Secret")A simplistic perspective on training that will lead to increased performance.
If you don't want to hear me whine about the fitness industry, skip a few minutes in.
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2024-08-1722 min
Running Stronger: Training for Everyday Athletes78 - "Trail Manners" with Aric ManningThis week I had the pleasure of interviewing Aric Manning - co-creator of the Trail Manners podcast and a legend in the sport.
I really enjoyed talking to Aric and I almost guarantee if you love the sport of trail running, you'll love this conversation. If you do, you should listen to the Trail Manners podcast if you don't already.
NOTE: We lost connection right after the 23-minute mark for a couple minutes. We got back to it and I stitched it together, but you're definitely going to notice.
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2023-04-131h 09
Running Stronger: Training for Everyday Athletes74 - Running PUTS w/ JEREMY SMITH & JEFF FULLMERThis week I'm interviewing Jeremy Smith and Jeff Fullmer!
Jeremy Smith is a long time coach who has coached 100s of youth runners in the Idaho Falls area. Personally, his accomplishments include a 2014 finish at the Boston Marathon and a sub 30-hour finish at the 2016 Bear 100.
Jeff Fullmer is the founder of the Idaho Falls Trail Runners group and loves nothing more than getting into the trails to run and explore. He's helped establish and host multiple events in the Idaho Falls area.
Together, they have helped to create the Palisades Ultra Trail...
2023-02-181h 21
Running Stronger: Training for Everyday Athletes73 - Sugar Is Fine.Why sugar isn't the devil. I see and hear an insane amount of misinformation around sugar, and while I don't think it's something you should prioritize in your diet, we also should stop treating it like it's the root of all evil.
And why as an athlete, you might BENEFIT from sugar at some points throughout your year.
Links:
Why Sugar Did Not Cause the Obesity Epidemic
Sugar Is Not Inflammatory
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2023-02-0228 min
Running Stronger: Training for Everyday Athletes72 - Mountain Running with MATT HUTSONThis week I'm releasing an interview with Matt Hutson - an athlete I coached for a while last year to attempt the IMTUF 100. I actually thought that I'd released this interview back in October, but found it last week and realized I'd never put it out.
Matt is a truly incredible athlete and I bet you'll learn a lot from his experience running these races.
I'd be surprised if you don't see some incredible performances from him in the next couple years and I'm really excited to meet up with him at a couple races...
2023-01-2818 min
Running Stronger: Training for Everyday Athletes71 - ELIZABETH KNIGHT Wants You to Sleep BetterThis week I'm interviewing Elizabeth Knight!
Elizabeth lives and runs in Portland, Oregon. When she’s not on the trails in Forest Park, she works as a nurse practitioner and owns an integrative health coaching practice, Flower Power Health, where she works with runners. She’s passionate about science, inclusivity, and helping people approach their bodies with kindness and curiosity. A few of her favorite things are dogs, rock and roll, and pizza. You can find her online at flowerpower.health and on Instagram @flowerpower.health.
She and I got together to discuss the importance of s...
2023-01-191h 14
Running Stronger: Training for Everyday Athletes70 - MATT SHEPARD Loves Running Really FarI'm re-releasing this interview because Matt just won the 48 hour category at Across the Years!!!
A few months ago, I had the pleasure of interviewing Matt Shepard (Shep) - a Canadian runner and someone I'm proud to call my friend. After meeting Matt a year ago, he and I will connect every couple months to discuss training, nutrition, life, and what's been going on.
And that's exactly what this was. A conversation between friends about hard things.
I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did.
NOTE: Matt was nice...
2023-01-141h 02
Running Stronger: Training for Everyday Athletes69 - Plantar Fasciitis: Causes and SolutionsPlantar Fasciitis is a painful condition that affects a lot of runners. It's by far the most common cause of foot pain for runners and I'm currently struggling with it a bit myself.
But it's not "death sentence" for your running.
In this episode, we take a deep dive on all things plantar fasciitis.
Hope you get something out of this.
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Do you have plantar fasciitis?
What is plantar fasciitis?
Symptoms of plantar fasciitis
Causes of plantar fasciitis
Treatment - Reducing the pain
Treatment - Strengthening...
2023-01-1255 min
Running Stronger: Training for Everyday Athletes68 - Lessons from 2022 to Succeed in 20232022 was an... educational year for me. It was challenging in almost every way, but I also used those challenges to try and improve.
Here are a few lessons I learned in 2022 that I'm going to try and use to succeed in 2023.
Full disclosure, I was sick for this recording - so I was a little foggy and my mental processing was a bit slow.
Also, a not for clarity's sake:
About halfway through I said something like "a rising tide raises all ships." Not completely true - and the more well-trained you...
2023-01-0624 min
Running Stronger: Training for Everyday Athletes67 - How to Choose a Good Coach FOR YOUAs we're thinking about the 2023 season, you might be thinking about a coach. Here's how to find a good coach that will help you reach your goals this year.
Interested in the coaching scholarship?
APPLY HERE
Submissions close at the end of January 1st.
Winner will be announced January 2nd.
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Do you even really need a coach?
How to find a good coach FOR YOU
Some red flags for less-than-great coaches
Issues with your current system?
Why a cheaper coach isn't always a great idea
2022-12-2924 min
Running Stronger: Training for Everyday Athletes66 - How to Make the Most of Your "Off" SeasonEnjoying winter but don't want to lose progress from last season? Or just going stir crazy from the cold? I'm going to discuss how to get more out of your winter season.
Even if you're enjoying your winter, you should keep a few things in mind if you want to run well next season.
Hope you enjoy the episode!
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Taking some time off
Maintaining what you've built
Frequency
Building strength
Working your deficiencies
Less important running form issues
Losing body fat if you want
Dealing with body dysmorphia
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2022-12-2328 min
Running Stronger: Training for Everyday Athletes65 - Ross Ward Runs the Miner 49er!Ross Ward recently finished his first 50k race at the Miner 49er in Iowa!
I've been coaching Ross for a few months and watching his journey of improvement has been a pleasure. It's been my honor to coach him and I'm really glad he agreed to chat with me on the podcast to discuss what he learned about training and nutrition in preparation for his first 50k race.
Hope you enjoy it!
Notes:
Ross's first 50k race
Running on wide trails vs. single track
What Ross learned from doing the race
The...
2022-12-0844 min
Running Stronger: Training for Everyday Athletes64 - Tyler Amendolare's First 50k!Tyler Amendolare recently finished his first 50k at the Sadlers Creek Stumble!
We sat down to discuss the race, training, nutrition, and how running can teach you about life.
Tyler's a great guy who's made huge leaps in the past year and I think you're going to get a lot out of this interview.
Hope you enjoy it!
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How Tyler started running
The Sadlers Creek Stumble
Camping for a race
Pacing
Volunteering at races
Injuries
Lessons from training
What it was like having a coach
What's next?
Gear
Anybody...
2022-12-0340 min
Running Stronger: Training for Everyday Athletes63 - 15 Lessons from My First 50-Mile RaceNovember 19, 2022 - I ran my first ultra race, the Dead Horse 50-Miler.
It was everything I expected. Difficult. Fun. Painful.
But most importantly, I learned a lot. Here are some lessons I learned from the race as well as a recap of the event.
Hope you get something out of it.
NOTE: The sound quality isn't good. I recorded this at my mom's house before Thanksgiving and didn't have my usual audio setup. Sorry.
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Race recap
15 lessons from the race
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2022-11-2628 min
Running Stronger: Training for Everyday Athletes62 - How to Improve Your Diet: Nutrition FundamentalsFood is complicated. It shouldn't be, but it can be difficult to navigate our modern food environment in a way that supports your goals.
This is the most comprehensive episode I've recorded on nutrition fundamentals. The information in this episode should help most people get most of the way to their goals - all without nonsense gimmicks like eating raw liver or giving up entire food groups.
If you've been struggling with nutrition, there are probably some answers in here.
Hope you get something out of it!
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2022-11-1749 min
Running Stronger: Training for Everyday Athletes61 - Running As We Age with Amanda BrooksAmanda Brooks is the owner/founder/head coach of Run to the Finish - one of the OG running blogs in the running world. She and I sat down to discuss running as an aging athlete.
Let's be honest, this episode applies to everyone. We're all aging all the time. Even if you don't yet qualify as a "masters" runner or "elderly," we would all do well to prepare a little bit for when our bodies don't quite behave how they used to.
We talk about how to adapt your training as you age so y...
2022-11-1247 min
Running Stronger: Training for Everyday Athletes60 - Why Motivation is Holding You BackWe all like a good motivational speech. Or video. Or book.
Yet for most of us, relying on motivation is actually a great way to guarantee we'll never reach our goals. Motivation feels good and can be a useful tool, but it's a pretty terrible way to create true success.
In this episode, I share why motivation isn't the answer and what we should be targeting instead.
Hope you get something out of it!
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What is motivation?
Why do we rely on motivation?
How motivation fails...
2022-11-1025 min
Running Stronger: Training for Everyday Athletes59 - 6 Ways to Avoid Burnout5 Strength Programs for Runners out NOW!
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Burnout is REAL. Eventually, if you push yourself hard enough, long enough, all the stress will come together to create burnout. With our stressful lives and big training schedules, we're at a pretty high risk to get overwhelmed and burnt out.
So let's talk burnout. What it is. Why we experience it. And what you can do to try and prevent it - or at least manage it when you feel it coming.
Hope you get something out of...
2022-11-0335 min
Running Stronger: Training for Everyday Athletes58 - Scott Hundertmark's First 100-Miler!Scott Hundertmark recently finished his first 100-miler at Mines of Spain!
We sat down to discuss the race and how he trained - but also how to get it done when almost everything goes wrong.
This was a raw conversation and I really appreciate Scott being so open in sharing his story.
Ultra running isn't always pretty and sometimes the ugliness isn't the "David Goggins broke his feet but still finished" kind. Sometimes it's the "night sucks and your headlamp breaks and your training falls apart due to illness... but you still finished a...
2022-10-2751 min
Running Stronger: Training for Everyday Athletes57 - How to Achieve Big Goals & Personalize Warm-upsA bit of an off-the-cuff episode...
There can be a huge advantage to setting big goals - it spurs motivation and gives you something to chase. Yet it can also lead people to go too hard, too fast and completely ignore the journey along the way.
As with everything, finding a balance between these two things requires some nuance and personalization.
And while we're on the topic of personalization, I touch on why that "perfect warm-up" you saw on social media might not be so perfect...
Hope you enjoy it!
2022-10-2024 min
Running Stronger: Training for Everyday Athletes56 - Elisabeth Scott on Running FundamentalsElisabeth Scott is the owner/founder/head coach of Running Explained - a very popular Instagram page and running podcast. She and I sat down to discuss running fundamentals.
So whether you're newer to the scene or just need a reminder, we discuss the fundamentals of running - from going easy to fitting running into your busy life.
This would also be a perfect episode to share with that particular person (you know the one) who's been thinking about joining you on a run, but just hasn't taken the first step because they don't know...
2022-10-1553 min
Running Stronger: Training for Everyday Athletes55 - 3 Ways Athletes Sabotage ProgressAre you doing any of these?
When it comes to progress, consistency is key. In fact, it's the MOST important thing. If you're going to make progress, consistency matters above all else because it is the foundation of your training. Yet I often see people unintentionally sabotage their consistency with 3 mistakes that we don't discuss nearly enough.
Want to know what they are? You'll have to listen to the episode.
Hope you find it helpful.
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The importance of consistency
3 ways you might be sabotaging yourself
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2022-10-1324 min
Running Stronger: Training for Everyday Athletes54 - Makinsie Bartholomew & Bigfoot 200Makinsie Bartholomew is a Utah athlete who recently finished the infamous Bigfoot 200.
We got together to discuss triathlons, running 200 miles, trail hallucinations, and the race she's directing next week.
I love chatting with Makinsie and I know you'll get a lot out of the conversation.
Enjoy!
Notes:
Finding the limits and finding your rawest self
Triathlons
Time management
3 training cycles for one Ironman...
Why choose the Bigfoot 200
Riding the cutoffs
The value of a good crew
Getting 4 hours of sleep in 4 days
Hallucinations and sleep walking
Ankle struggles
Mantras
Finding...
2022-10-0850 min
Running Stronger: Training for Everyday Athletes53 - Rick Olderman (PT) on PainRick Olderman is a sports and orthopedic physical therapist with more than 25 years experience that specializes in helping people with chronic pain experience a pain-free life. He graduated with his Master’s degree from The Krannert School of Physical Therapy at the University of Indianapolis in 1996.
Rick has written the popular Fixing You® series of books - found on Amazon - to help people with chronic pain or injuries. Rick wants to show you how to live completely pain-free.
I appreciate Rick's mission and when he asked if he could be on the show, I was...
2022-10-0655 min
Running Stronger: Training for Everyday Athletes52 - Meal Timing for Performance and RecoveryMeal timing can be an incredibly helpful tool to improve both your performance and recovery.
It's not the MOST important thing when it comes to your food, but it can be incredibly helpful - especially for BUSY people who struggle to get all of their necessary calories to fuel their training and recovery.
Here are some strategies to help you improve your meal timing so you can increase your performance and expedite recovery.
Enjoy!
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I said that 50% of people who break a hip over the age...
2022-09-2937 min
Running Stronger: Training for Everyday Athletes51 - Jeremy Suwinski InterviewJeremy Suwinski is an athlete I met half-naked in the sauna at a gym where I used to work. I overheard him talking about some absurd distance he was about to run... so we started chatting.
Jeremy has been running ultras for almost 15 years, with some big accomplishments under his belt - like getting 2nd in the Moab 240 behind Michael McKnight in 2019.
He and I sat down to talk about racing 300+ miles, training, and "finding what keeps you on the left side of the white line." Want to know what that means? You'll have to...
2022-09-251h 07
Running Stronger: Training for Everyday Athletes50 - Faby Lineberger InterviewThis week I had the pleasure of interviewing Faby Lineberger - an athlete signed up for the Never Summer 60k earlier this summer.
Faby and I got together to discuss what it's like training for a Colorado mountain race from Virginia, doing it scared, improving nutrition, and adapting training plans to a hectic lifestyle.
I bet you can relate to at least part of Faby's story.
Hope you enjoy it!
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Notes:
DQs
Incline training on the treadmill
Improving on the incline
Doing it scared
Calculating nutrition
Injuries
S...
2022-09-2217 min
Running Stronger: Training for Everyday Athletes49 - Heather Hart on Safety (Relentless Forward Commotion)This week I had the pleasure of interviewing Heather Hart (@relentlessforwardcommotion)- a running coach, exercise physiologist, and owner of Relentless Forward Commotion.
I've learned a lot from Heather and her blog and she was kind enough to come on the podcast and talk about a topic which I don't think about nearly as much as I should - safety. We discuss a wide array of topics that will hopefully help you to stay safe out there from a wide array of potential threats.
At the end of the day, we're never completely safe. Running...
2022-09-1752 min
Running Stronger: Training for Everyday Athletes48 - Learning from Failure, Sodium Intake, & Returning from InjuryAn off-the-cuff live episode discussing three separate topics that have all been floating through my brain over the past few weeks.
Hope you find something helpful!
Notes:
A quick thank you
Learning from failure - both negatively and positively
A reminder on sodium intake
Returning from injury
Links:
The video version
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2022-09-1526 min
Running Stronger: Training for Everyday Athletes47 - Brodie Sharpe Interview (Run Smarter)This week I had the pleasure of interviewing Brodie Sharpe - a PT/Physio who runs the Run Smarter Clinic in Australia and who specializes in working with runners.
As you might know, my dad was a PT for almost 40 years and I have a great appreciation for the profession - but a lot of PTs just don't specialize in working with runners. Not true for Brodie.
Brodie was kind enough to sit down with me for over an hour to discuss running, running injuries, prevention, and some myths.
I hope you get...
2022-09-101h 17
Running Stronger: Training for Everyday Athletes46 - How to Get Stronger3:41 to skip the intro about Eliza Fletcher
Strength training is key to a long, healthy running career - but you have to do it right. In this episode, I discuss some basics about strength training, common mistakes, and how to integrate strength work into your program.
Hope you find something helpful!
Notes:
Strength vs. Muscle mass
Off seasons
Adding strength training during your running season
Improving endurance and strength at the same time
Better strength training
Volume Volume Volume
Finding the thing you hate the least
Analysis paralysis
Movement patterns vs. muscles
...
2022-09-0838 min
Running Stronger: Training for Everyday Athletes45 - Matt Shepard InterviewThis week I had the pleasure of interviewing Matt Shepard (Shep) - a Canadian runner and someone I'm proud to call my friend. After meeting Matt a year ago, he and I will connect every couple months to discuss training, nutrition, life, and what's been going on.
And that's exactly what this was. A conversation between friends about hard things.
I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did.
NOTE: Matt was nice enough to carve some time out of his busy schedule, but that meant he had to record this outside...
2022-09-031h 02
Running Stronger: Training for Everyday Athletes44 - Sara Sarensen InterviewThis week I had the pleasure of interviewing Sara Sarensen - an athlete whom I've been coaching for 3-4 months and who just completed her first trail half marathon!
Sara and I got together to chat about life and running and why she hired a coach in the first place.
Enjoy!
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Notes:
C25K
Trusting the program
Trail running
Making things fit
The benefits of having a coach
Nutrition
Sara's first trail race!!!
Setting goals
Course planning
An unexpected downside of training... (minute 11)
Hydration strategies
Sometimes it's worth feeling l...
2022-09-0124 min
Running Stronger: Training for Everyday Athletes43 - Jess Bojorquez InterviewThis week, I had the pleasure of interviewing Jess Bojorquez. Jess is a runner who was born with a degenerative tissue disease, meaning she's actually missing certain ligaments and tendons in her body - and yet she still chose to pursue running.
For a lot of us - it can be really, really easy to forget how hard running can be and how lucky we are to be able to do it.
When I first saw Jess's story, I knew I wanted to share it with as many people as I could because sometimes, we...
2022-08-2735 min
Running Stronger: Training for Everyday Athletes42 - The Most Common Training MistakeIn working with athletes, I see one mistake more than any other - a lack of adaptability. In this episode, I discuss how to adapt your training to your lifestyle, as well as the longest intro ever about prioritization.
It's a short one - hope you find it helpful!
Notes:
Prioritization
Adaptability
Links:
The Complete Contest Prep Guide by Layne Norton & Peter Baker
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2022-08-2519 min
Running Stronger: Training for Everyday AthletesAndy Wind Interview - ESR 41This week I had the pleasure of interviewing Andy Wind - an old friend of mine who entered the ultrarunning scene fairly recently and has taken some big podium spots, like 3rd place overall at Run Rabbit Run 100-miler and 3rd place overall at Zion 100k.
We sat down to discuss ultras, training, recovery, and the importance of doing hard things.
NOTE: Andy's currently located in Australia, so sorry for a little talking over each other or awkward pauses as we tried to deal with a slight lag.
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2022-08-201h 01
Running Stronger: Training for Everyday AthletesHow to Improve Your Running Form - ESR 40Maybe you've heard that you need to "fix" your running form - but what does that even mean? There are so many schools of thought when it comes to running that it can be hard to know what's true. While your running form might look different from everyone else's, there are some universal things that hold true for almost everybody.
That's what this episode is about.
If you've been trying to improve your running form so you can go faster and avoid injury - or figure out if changing your form is even a good...
2022-08-1734 min
Running Stronger: Training for Everyday AthletesHow to Beat the Heat - ESR 39If you've ever gone out on a day that was notably hotter than planned, you know - heat can RUIN an otherwise great plan. The same plan that worked great at 60 degrees will probably be a complete failure at 90 - tanking your performance and taking away your fun.
This episode is all about heat management. What you can do both BEFORE and DURING your race to help beat the heat.
Edits:
I mentioned a story about a man who lost 12 pounds in an hour. I've mentioned this a couple times, but I hadn't really...
2022-08-1140 min
Running Stronger: Training for Everyday AthletesInterview: Keegan Hollrith - ESR 38This week I got to interview a friend of mine, Keegan Hollrith - a young ultrarunner who just finished his first 100k at the Beaverhead Endurance Runs.
We sat down to discuss training, nutrition, and why sometimes a trail poop can be life changing.
I hope you enjoy the episode.
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Links:
Keegan Hollrith on Facebook
Beaverhead Endurance Runs
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2022-08-0624 min
Running Stronger: Training for Everyday AthletesHow to Hit Your Goals This Season (...and Next) - ESR 37Running any ultra is a HUGE goal. In spite of all the training and the suffering, I think a lot of us forget just how tough this sport truly is. As we get into the later part of summer, here are some key strategies to hitting your goals this season and next.
Notes:
Why you're getting the results you're getting
How to set goals
Do your goals conflict?
How to establish a plan
How to adapt your plan
Question Corner: Staying safe in the mountains during lightning
Links:
Mind Over Macros Episode 320 - The...
2022-08-0427 min
Running Stronger: Training for Everyday AthletesWhy You Might Need to Eat More (and NOT Just on the Trail) - 36Undereating is incredibly common in the world of ultrarunning - and by the time you find out you're underfueling it can often be too late. You can be struggling with long-term conditions like RED-S and Overtraining Syndrome before you even know it. If you want to know whether or not you're eating enough to support your training and have the most fun on the trails, this one's for you!
Notes:
Why you might be undereating
Overtraining vs. Under-Recovery
How food affects recovery
Carbs. You should eat them.
What it means when a diet "works"
Signs of...
2022-07-2841 min
Running Stronger: Training for Everyday AthletesDavid Theriot (Run the Riot) Interview! - ESR 35This week I had the pleasure of interviewing David Theriot - someone who's been running ultramarathons for almost a decade. He's the host of the Run the Riot podcast as well as a truly impressive athlete.
He's also a running coach, public speaker, and has a lot of wisdom to share with people who are looking to get into the sport or take their next step along their journey.
I love talking with David. He and I don't have time to sit down often, but every time we chat, it's an easy, interesting conversation where w...
2022-07-231h 11
Running Stronger: Training for Everyday AthletesHow to Run Better at Altitude - ESR 34Today, I'm discussing training and nutrition strategies for your next mountain race. If you're going from sea level into the mountains, or even from a place like Denver to a place like Leadville, you're going to want to know how to deal with the altitude. This episode breaks down everything you need to know to have fun and crush your next mountain race.
Notes:
Why it's harder to run at altitudes
What is "high altitude"
"Live high, train low."
Hydration and nutrition strategies to help you NOW
Travel strategies to optimize your race
Altitude tents
Altitude...
2022-07-2135 min
Running Stronger: Training for Everyday AthletesHow to Improve Your Mental Game - ESR 33"Ultras are 90% mental and the other 10% is in your head." Most of us have heard some version of that statement - and for good reason - the mental game is a HUGE factor in reaching your ultra goals. That's why, this week, I'm talking about how you can improve your mental game.
Notes:
The mental game and self-sabotage
Mental toughness vs. resilience
How lifting weights helps anxiety
Self talk - What to say to yourself when you run
Planning - How to plan effectively
Focusing on the good first and then FIXING the bad
Connecting with...
2022-07-1336 min
Running Stronger: Training for Everyday AthletesThe Ultra Running Guys Interview! - ESR 32This week I had the pleasure of interviewing The Ultra Running Guys - Jeremy Reynolds and Jeff Winchester - two seasoned ultra runners and podcasters. If you like this sport and aren't listening to their podcast, you're making a big mistake. It's genuinely one of the podcasts I most look forward to every two weeks.
More recently, they've also moved into the world of race directing, putting on events like Last Man Standing and The Hydra - both great races which you should definitely add to your calendar.
Most of all, they're just great guys...
2022-07-091h 13
Running Stronger: Training for Everyday AthletesWhich Supplements Help You Run Better? - ESR 31An episode all about supplements.
In this episode I discuss:
Why supplements are not the target
What a supplement is... and is not
Magnesium
Vitamin D
Vitamin K2
B Vitamins
Multi-Vitamins
Beet Root and other NO boosters
BCAAs / EAAs
Creatine
Iron
Fish Oil
Potassium
Sodium
Phosphates
Caffeine
Some warnings
Music...?
Links:
Cortisol Supplements - a short live
Running Explained: Iron w/ McKale Montgomery
Examine.com is a great FREE research tool for supplements
Thorne
Pure Encapsulations
Athletic Greens
Pure Encapsulations Magnesium Glycinate
Double Wood Magnesium Malate
Stacy Sims - ROAR
Aftershokz Bone Conduction Headphones
...
2022-07-071h 03
Running Stronger: Training for Everyday AthletesDeloading, Undereating, Fiber, Anxiety, Macros, Sodium, More... (Challenge AMA #3) - ESR 30This is the final AMA/Q&A/Office Hours for the 21-Day Run Faster Challenge.
In this round, I answered questions on:
Deloading
Undereating
Should you reduce fiber before a race?
How do you deal with pre-race anxiety and stress?
How do I do everything I want to do and decide what matters most?
How much time between A races?
Macros - a deep dive
Sodium - a shallow dive
Links:
How to Stop Cramping - ESR 16
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2022-07-0253 min
Running Stronger: Training for Everyday AthletesWhy Getting Stronger Makes You Faster - ESR 29Can you get faster by getting stronger?
Absolutely.
This week, I discuss how to use strength training to get faster.
What different types of strength training can do
Volume in strength training
Why heavy lifting can be important and when to do it
Why I like full body over split programs
Fixing strength deficits
What exercises matter for speed
More...
NOTE: I would like to note, there are a lot of sweeping generalizations about strength here. You have to find what applies to you.
Links:
Podcast Episode 6: Strength Training Secrets...
2022-06-2929 min
Running Stronger: Training for Everyday AthletesWeight Loss, Warm-ups, Supplements, Calories... (Challenge AMA #2) - ESR 28This is the second AMA for the 21-Day Run Faster Challenge.
We covered a lot of topics:
Weight Loss - A (Very Informative) Rant
How many hours of lifting per week
What to do for warm-ups
Should you stretch after your run?
What's a proper cooldown?
Timing for electrolyte supplements?
Will ice cream make you magically gain fat?
Are Epsom salt baths good for recovery?
Multi-vitamins & supplements?
Should you eat the same amount of calories every day? (HINT: NO - You should be CARB CYCLING.)
Links:
Frogger Rocks
Tibialis Raises
Couch Stretch
2022-06-2543 min
Running Stronger: Training for Everyday AthletesHow to get faster today - ESR 27Can you get faster today?
Maybe.
Getting faster really could be as simple as adjusting your hydration and nutrition plan.
If you haven't perfected your fueling strategy and want to get faster immediately, give this one a listen.
(0:00) Intro
(0:55) How hydration and nutrition can make you faster today
(5:28) Why hydration matters so much
(7:38) How to do a sweat test
(9:47) Can’t do a sweat test? Do this.
(12:21) How much fluid can you absorb?
(12:54) Sodium
(16:40) Super-sweaters
(17:56) Other electrolytes
(19:16) Daily Hydration & WUT Status
(23:24) Dry fasting & training deh...
2022-06-2238 min
Running Stronger: Training for Everyday AthletesChallenge AMA #1: A Lot of Questions... - ESR 26This was the first AMA for the 21-Day Run Faster Challenge.
The audio quality isn't great, but I covered a lot of topics and hope you find some of it helpful.
(0:00) Intro
(0:50) Tips to avoid getting discouraged when you don't hit your goals?
(3:35) How many recovery days are needed after an ultra?
(7:05) What makes an ideal ultra athlete?
(6:23) Exercises to strengthen weaker arches?
(10:43) Zero drop or not?
(13:02) Hiking tips: tiny steps or big strides for speed?
(14:05) Hydration vest recommendations?
(14:51) Is there an interval training guide for dummies?
2022-06-1856 min
Running Stronger: Training for Everyday AthletesOscar Gonzalez Interview - ESR 25In this episode, I got the pleasure of interviewing Oscar Gonzalez - an athlete who recently finished his first ultra, the Whiskey Basin 60k, put on by Aravaipa Running.
We sat down to chat about everything training, nutrition, hydration, injuries, and why running matters so much to him.
Enjoy!
And if you want to see me actively suppress a panic attack as Oscar surprises me with some very kind words, head to the Trail and Ultra Running Nutrition Group and watch the last couple minutes of the video:
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2022-06-1144 min
Running Stronger: Training for Everyday AthletesHow to Fix Your Intervals - ESR 24In this episode I break down interval training.
Why do intervals?
How to do them correctly?
How long should they be?
Everything.
We also have a short round of question corner.
OH, AND A HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT!
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2022-06-0838 min
Running Stronger: Training for Everyday AthletesQ&A #4: Shin Splints, Hydration Tips, Knees, Tapering, + More... - ESR 23Long one this week.
In this episode I discuss:
Hydration tips if standard aid stations aren't an option
Shin splints - a fairly deep dive
"Core" work for runners
Building mental toughness
Sleeping better
How many races you should run a year
Best practices for tapering
Protecting your knees on steep downhills
Why salt/sodium matters, where to get it, and how to know if you have enough
EDIT: Initially, I misspoke and said that eating "a banana and 1/2 tsp of salt" is more or less the same as Skratch Labs' hyper-hydration product. It's actually "...
2022-06-0150 min
Running Stronger: Training for Everyday AthletesDownhill Training for Flatlanders (and other topics...) - ESR 22How do you get better at downhills when you don't have access to mountains?
How do you improve aerobic HR?
How to train when injured?
I discuss all of these topics this week, plus a touch of vulnerability about my personal training and body image.
Hope you find this episode helpful. If so, please share it with someone.
I messed up my description of Joe Friel's Lactate Test when I was doing it live. This is what happens when you do things live. See the link below for a...
2022-05-2527 min
Running Stronger: Training for Everyday AthletesBrianna Santos Interview - ESR 21In this episode, I got the pleasure of interviewing Brianna Santos. She's new to the ultrarunning scene, but I think you're going to be seeing a lot more of her.
In her first 50-miler - the American River 50 - she got 5th overall female and 4th in her age group.
We sit down to chat about everything training, nutrition, time-management, pacing, and weird encounters on trails.
Enjoy!
Mentioned:
Running on Optimism
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2022-05-2155 min
Running Stronger: Training for Everyday Athletes"Consistency", Intervals, and Fear-Mongering - ESR 20A quick off-the-cuff episode right after I got done driving back from a whirlwind trip to New Mexico.
In this episode I discuss:
What "be consistent" really means
How intervals work
and most importantly... Why we need to stop fear-mongering about food
If you found this helpful, please subscribe, rate, review, share - all that good stuff. I'd really appreciate it!
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2022-05-1813 min
Running Stronger: Training for Everyday AthletesHow to Train for Altitude - ESR 19This episode is all about altitude. While most trail races aren't Leadville or Hard Rock, altitude can still play a role. If you're getting ready for a race and can't get into the mountains, is there anything you can do? Absolutely.
In this episode, we'll discuss how to train for altitude, even if you live at sea level.
And another round of question corner!
Thank you so much for listening to the podcast. Please subscribe, rate, review, share - all that good stuff. I'd really appreciate it!
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2022-05-1133 minRunning Stronger: Training for Everyday AthletesHow to Get Faster - ESR 18Want more of information on trail and ultra running?
Head to the Trail and Ultra Running Nutrition group on FB:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/trailultranutrition
Thank you for listening!
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If you want to know more about speed training, message me.
I'd love to help
Mentioned:
SWAP Podcast - The latter half of episode 28 has a lot about...
2022-05-0425 min
Running Stronger: Training for Everyday AthletesBonking, Plant-Based, Swelling, Motivation, and More... (Grab Bag #3) - ESR 17Want more of information on trail and ultra running?
Head to the Trail and Ultra Running Nutrition group on FB:
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Thank you for listening!
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Another grab bag of various topics including:
Adductor / Abductor strength training
Plant-based eating
Avoiding the bonk
Nutrition hacks for busy people
Swelling
Post-run recovery
Staying motivated
other random rants...
Things mentioned:
...
2022-04-2737 min
Running Stronger: Training for Everyday AthletesHow to Stop Cramping - ESR 16Want more of information on trail and ultra running?
Head to the Trail and Ultra Running Nutrition group on FB:
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Thank you for listening!
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This episode is all about cramping.
We don't fully understand cramping, but there seem to be two primary causes.
Here are 6 strategies to help manage and improve cramping.
...
2022-04-2020 min
Running Stronger: Training for Everyday Athletes3 Big Causes of Injuries - ESR 15This episode has been published and can be heard everywhere your podcast is available.
Want more of information on trail and ultra running?
Head to the Trail and Ultra Running Nutrition group on FB:
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Thank you for listening!
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This episode is a bit more off the cuff than usual.
It's been a long week...
2022-04-1318 min
Running Stronger: Training for Everyday Athletes"Predicting" Injuries - ESR 14This episode has been published and can be heard everywhere your podcast is available.
Want more of information on trail and ultra running?
Head to the Trail and Ultra Running Nutrition group on FB:
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Thank you for listening!
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Ultra running has a very high injury rate.
In this episode, I'm going to discuss some...
2022-04-0619 min
Running Stronger: Training for Everyday AthletesGrab Bag #2: Hydration, Heat, Traveling, Form, and More... - ESR 13Want more of information on trail and ultra running?
Head to the Trail and Ultra Running Nutrition group on FB:
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Thank you for listening!
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This is the second episode in a sporadic series of FAQs and Q&As.
In this episode I discuss:
Hydration
Heat
Traveling
Carb Loading
Pain
Gait / Running Form
Ice vs. Heat...
2022-03-3034 min
Running Stronger: Training for Everyday AthletesHow to Run Hills Better - ESR 12Want more of information on trail and ultra running?
Head to the Trail and Ultra Running Nutrition group on FB:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/trailultranutrition
Thank you for listening!
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If you want to get better at trail running, you have to learn to conquer hills.
Here are a few ideas on how to improve your performance both up and down the...
2022-03-2332 min
Running Stronger: Training for Everyday AthletesWeight, Weight Loss & Ultra Running - ESR 11Want more of information on trail and ultra running?
Head to the Trail and Ultra Running Nutrition group on FB:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/trailultranutrition
Thank you for listening!
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Lately, I've gotten quite a few questions about weight, loss, and ultra running.
So let's talk about it...
2022-03-1625 min
Running Stronger: Training for Everyday AthletesHow Carbs Help Your Training - ESR 10Want more of information on trail and ultra running?
Head to the Trail and Ultra Running Nutrition group on FB:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/trailultranutrition
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Carbs are a great fuel.
They're also a key part to your recovery.
If you're cutting carbs...
2022-03-0918 min
Running Stronger: Training for Everyday AthletesSleep Secrets with Nick Riell - ESR 9Want more of information on trail and ultra running?
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Timestamps
(0:00) - Intro
(1:20) - Who is Nick Riell and why did he choose to start coaching people to improve their...
2022-03-071h 01
Running Stronger: Training for Everyday AthletesHow to Choose Your Running Plan - ESR 8Want more of information on trail and ultra running?
Head to the Trail and Ultra Running Nutrition group on FB:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/trailultranutrition
Thank you for listening!
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This week, I talk about what to look for when choosing a running plan.
But do you really need a...
2022-03-0224 min
Running Stronger: Training for Everyday AthletesGrab Bag #1 - "The Wall", Nausea, Fiber, Bananas, Cravings, More... - ESR 7Want more of information on trail and ultra running?
Head to the Trail and Ultra Running Nutrition group on FB:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/trailultranutrition
Thank you for listening!
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This is the first episode in a sporadic series of FAQs and Q&As.
In this episode I discuss:
2022-02-2320 minRunning Stronger: Training for Everyday AthletesWho is Will Frantz? (ESR 01)This is a short episode to introduce myself - Will Frantz.
It has no helpful information about running, but will help you get to know me a little better in case you're interested in me and why I do what I do.
2022-01-2510 min