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The Strength Running Podcast treats you like a pro runner: we surround you with coaches, physical therapists, strength experts, elite runners, sports psychologists, and other thought leaders. We only have one goal: to help you run faster. Guests include world-class academics, clinicians, runners, coaches, and subject matter experts like David Roche, Victoria Sekely, Sally McRae, Zach Bitter, and hundreds more! We also publish coaching calls with Jason working directly with a runner chasing a big goal and course previews for major races like the New York City Marathon, the Boston Marathon, the Philadelphia Marathon, and the Marine Corps Marathon. You'll learn how to prevent injuries and become resilient to niggles and common overuse injuries, the best ways to structure marathon training and how to fuel for endurance races, how to improve your speed and ability to kick at the end of races, run more consistently, and make running a more sustainable part of your life. The Strength Running Podcast is hosted by Jason Fitzgerald, a 2:39 marathoner and USATF-certified running coach. He's a monthly columnist for Trail Runner Magazine and was previously Men's Running Magazine's Influencer of the Year. His coaching advice and running guidance has been featured in the New York Times, the Washington Post, Runner's World, Health Magazine, and most other major media. If you want to become a better runner, you've found the right running podcast!
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Chris Gunn is a chartered phsychologist, published researcher and PhD, and author of The Conflict: A Psychologist's Guide to Endurance. Today, we discuss how to build mental toughness in a sustainable way: The problem and hope of motivation Chris' unique definition of mental toughness Goal-Desire Conflict and what to do about it How to build long-lasting drive and more... Mental skills are a critical ingredient to being a successful runner (no doubt why most pro's see a sports psychologist!). Follow Chris on Instagram or pre-order his new book for more! Don't miss our mental skills training here. Thanks Team RunRun! Team RunRun is a community of coaches that exists to help you achieve your running potential. I know that coaches made me into who I am today. There is no universe where I would have achieved any of my race results with the hands-on help of my prior coaches. More than 10,000 runners have found their coach with Team Run Run. They have nearly 400 coaches to choose from, matching exactly your needs, budget, and goals. And after more than 16 years of coaching runners of every ability all around the world, I know that you'll thrive with their expert guidance. You'll get real accountability, a subject matter expert in your corner, and a problem solver who can make running work with your lifestyle. Go to teamrunrun.com/jason/ to see the coaches that I've hand selected and recommend. Some of them are even past podcast guests! Use code JASON at checkout and you'll get $19 off your first month with any running coach. Thank you LMNT! A big thanks to LMNT for their support of this episode! They make electrolyte drinks for athletes and low-carb folks with no sugar, artificial ingredients, or colors. They are offering a free gift with your purchase at LMNT. And this does NOT have to be your first purchase. You'll get a sample pack with every flavor so you can try them all before deciding what you like best. And DOUBLE big news! Their newest flavor Lemonade Salt is now permanently available (it's now my favorite). They're also offering 12oz cans of sparkling LMNT water that has half the sodium concentration of a packet. Check them out. LMNT's products have some of the highest sodium concentrations that you can find. Anybody who runs a lot knows that sodium, as well as other electrolytes like magnesium and potassium, are essential to our performance and how we feel throughout the day. LMNT is my favorite way to hydrate. I'm now in the habit of giving away boxes of LMNT at group runs around Denver and Boulder and everyone loves this stuff. Boost your performance and your recovery with LMNT. They're the exclusive hydration partner to Team USA Weightlifting and quite a few professional baseball, hockey, and basketball teams are on regular subscriptions. So check out LMNT to get a free sampler pack and get your hydration optimized for the upcoming season.
Lindsay Phenix is the winner of the 2026 Badger 100, a finisher of more than 30 100-mile ultramarathons, and two-time finisher of the Badwater 135. In this episode, she shares what it takes to have this kind of consistency and durability: How she prepares for so many 100's so frequently (about 4 per year!) What her training looks like in between major events What makes the Badwater 135 so unique Why the 100-mile distance is so captivating (and why you should run one too!) Thank you Lindsay! Thank You Cozy-Zero! We're supported by Cozy-Zero, one of my favorite winter clothing brands that makes some of the most luxurious merino wool gear that I've ever worn. Use code JASON20 to save 20% at cozy-zero.com. From base layers to tights and sports bras, Cozy-Zero hooks you up with a variety of high end training gear that doesn't just feel good, but helps you perform and look good doing it. When I'm not wearing their classic long sleeve shirt as a base layer, I'm running in it. What really makes Cozy-Zero special is that they use 15.5-micron ultra-fine merino wool, which is softer than cashmere. And the stitching is done intentionally with fewer seams on italian knitting machines built in 1890. You just have to try it to believe how good it feels. With Cozy-Zero, you'll have the softest, warmest, most luxurious running gear at your next group run. Use code JASON20 to save 20% on your next order at cozy-zero.com. Thank You MOBO Board! Invented by renowned physical therapist Jay Dicharry, MOBO helps you stabilize your stance with an innovative rocker board that's set up on two fins. The design effectively forces you to drive your big toe into the board to improve your stability. I was pretty arrogant going into my first session on the MOBO Board. How hard can it be to balance, right? Well, I was humbled pretty quickly! Even if you're a good runner, better balance, stability, and proprioception is going to help you have a more powerful stride and prevent more running injuries. You'll learn how to improve the efficiency of the kinetic chain from your hip to your big toe. Because as Jay likes to say, it's not just how strong you are, but how well you use that strength. I was recently at a weekend physical therapy workshop (lol I was the only running coach) and learned how important (and rare) this simple movement is. Save 10% with code STRENGTHRUN10 at checkout at moboboard.com.
Scott Fauble is the 10th fastest American male marathoner ever with a PR of 2:08:52. He's been the top American at the Boston Marathon (4x finishes) and has competed in two New York City Marathons. He's won silver at both the US half marathon championships and the 25km championships. He's also the author of Inside a Marathon: An All-Access Pass to a Top-10 Finish at NYC. Scott and Jason discuss: Which marathon course (Boston vs. NYC) Scott likes better How training has evolved over the last 10-20 years What Scott would do with a new runner who wanted to run a great marathon in 2-3 years What retirement felt like and whether he was happy about it His new role at Avelo Running Thank you Previnex! Get yourself 15% off your first purchase with code jason15 here. Previnex is a unique supplement company - one that I trust because they do things differently when they don't have to. Their products use clinically proven ingredients, are tested before and after formulation, and they donate vitamins to needy kids. Maybe more importantly, their products do what they say they're going to do. Listen to this feedback about Joint Health Plus! "My ankle and knee pain was completely gone in a week. Amazing!" - Kim "I thought I was on the verge of having to give up running due to severe hip pain and luckily discovered Previnex - complete game changer for me!" - Anna "I am so grateful for Joint Health Plus! As a certified fitness professional and still an extremely active, competitive amateur athlete, I was getting discouraged with an increase in pain simply kneeling down, or bending down to the floor and getting back up while assisting clients, or in my own training! Once deciding to give this product a try, I was floored when I finally noticed I was not bracing in anticipation of pain when I had to kneel down; not whincing in discomfort upon standing! Thank you, Prevenix!" - Jessica Joint Health Plus is so powerful because the main active ingredient is clinically proven to reduce joint pain, reduce joint stiffness, and improve joint flexibility in just 7-10 days. It's also clinically proven, not just tested, but actually proven in double-blinded, placebo- controlled studies to protect joint cartilage from breaking down during exercise. You can get 15% off your first Previnex purchase by using code jason15 at checkout. Visit previnex.com. Previnex offers a 30-day money back guarantee where if you don't feel benefits on their product you get your money back no questions asked. And keep sending in those testimonials. They fire me up! Thanks Team RunRun! Team RunRun is a community of coaches that exists to help you achieve your running potential. I know that coaches made me into who I am today. There is no universe where I would have achieved any of my race results with the hands-on help of my prior coaches. More than 10,000 runners have found their coach with Team Run Run. They have nearly 400 coaches to choose from, matching exactly your needs, budget, and goals. And after more than 16 years of coaching runners of every ability all around the world, I know that you'll thrive with their expert guidance. You'll get real accountability, a subject matter expert in your corner, and a problem solver who can make running work with your lifestyle. Go to teamrunrun.com/jason/ to see the coaches that I've hand selected and recommend. Some of them are even past podcast guests! Use code JASON at checkout and you'll get $19 off your first month with any running coach.
Chris McClung is a running coach, author of Running the Rogue Way, host of the Rogue Running Podcast (Apple, Spotify), and prior cohost of the Clean Sport Collective podcast with cohosts Kara Goucher and Des Linden. He joins us to discuss often misunderstood topics in the running community: The truth - and misdirection - of "Run Slow to Run Fast" Does walking count as some type of cross-training? What about rucking? What almost everyone gets wrong about Zone 2 Whether World Marathon Major races are the ideal environment for PR's Connect with Chris through IG or his community. Thank you LMNT! A big thanks to LMNT for their support of this episode! They make electrolyte drinks for athletes and low-carb folks with no sugar, artificial ingredients, or colors. They are offering a free gift with your purchase at LMNT. And this does NOT have to be your first purchase. You'll get a sample pack with every flavor so you can try them all before deciding what you like best. And DOUBLE big news! Their newest flavor Lemonade Salt is now permanently available (it's now my favorite). They're also offering 12oz cans of sparkling LMNT water that has half the sodium concentration of a packet. Check them out. LMNT's products have some of the highest sodium concentrations that you can find. Anybody who runs a lot knows that sodium, as well as other electrolytes like magnesium and potassium, are essential to our performance and how we feel throughout the day. LMNT is my favorite way to hydrate. I'm now in the habit of giving away boxes of LMNT at group runs around Denver and Boulder and everyone loves this stuff. Boost your performance and your recovery with LMNT. They're the exclusive hydration partner to Team USA Weightlifting and quite a few professional baseball, hockey, and basketball teams are on regular subscriptions. So check out LMNT to get a free sampler pack and get your hydration optimized for the upcoming season. Thank you CEP! We're supported by CEP Running - a worldwide leader in compression technology that helps you recover faster in between hard workouts. Save 15% on your entire order with code LRL-NYC-15. Have you seen the neon coral and purple compression socks that I shared on Instagram? I am going to be looking so good! They're the Core Run Elliptic socks with a compression score of 20-30mmHg - enough to be effective at promoting blood flow and recovery. I've loved the feeling of compression since I was a college runner. I feel like my legs are being embraced - and the science behind compression and its effectiveness at helping you recover can't be ignored. Especially if you're traveling, compression socks can improve blood flow, reduce the risk of DVT, and help you feel fresher before a destination race. Strength Running Podcast listeners can save 15% on their entire order when they shop CEP Running online through November 15. Just use code LRL-NYC-15 at checkout.
Joe Corcione is an ultramarathoner, running coach, and the founder of Every Day Ultra. He hosts the popular Every Day Ultra Podcast. He joins us to discuss the art of ultramarathon long runs: What's the minimum volume before starting to train for an ultra? What are the three types of long runs that he recommends? How to progress long runs throughout a training cycle What else are we training (besides endurance) during a long run? Joe is a wealth of information and one of the most inspiring people to speak with. I hope you enjoy this as much as I did! Thank you Previnex! Get yourself 15% off your first purchase with code jason15 here. Previnex is a unique supplement company - one that I trust because they do things differently when they don't have to. Their products use clinically proven ingredients, are tested before and after formulation, and they donate vitamins to needy kids. Maybe more importantly, their products do what they say they're going to do. Listen to this feedback about Joint Health Plus! "My ankle and knee pain was completely gone in a week. Amazing!" - Kim "I thought I was on the verge of having to give up running due to severe hip pain and luckily discovered Previnex - complete game changer for me!" - Anna "I am so grateful for Joint Health Plus! As a certified fitness professional and still an extremely active, competitive amateur athlete, I was getting discouraged with an increase in pain simply kneeling down, or bending down to the floor and getting back up while assisting clients, or in my own training! Once deciding to give this product a try, I was floored when I finally noticed I was not bracing in anticipation of pain when I had to kneel down; not whincing in discomfort upon standing! Thank you, Prevenix!" - Jessica Joint Health Plus is so powerful because the main active ingredient is clinically proven to reduce joint pain, reduce joint stiffness, and improve joint flexibility in just 7-10 days. It's also clinically proven, not just tested, but actually proven in double-blinded, placebo- controlled studies to protect joint cartilage from breaking down during exercise. You can get 15% off your first Previnex purchase by using code jason15 at checkout. Visit previnex.com. Previnex offers a 30-day money back guarantee where if you don't feel benefits on their product you get your money back no questions asked. And keep sending in those testimonials. They fire me up! Thanks Team RunRun! Team RunRun is a community of coaches that exists to help you achieve your running potential. I know that coaches made me into who I am today. There is no universe where I would have achieved any of my race results with the hands-on help of my prior coaches. More than 10,000 runners have found their coach with Team Run Run. They have nearly 400 coaches to choose from, matching exactly your needs, budget, and goals. And after more than 16 years of coaching runners of every ability all around the world, I know that you'll thrive with their expert guidance. You'll get real accountability, a subject matter expert in your corner, and a problem solver who can make running work with your lifestyle. Go to teamrunrun.com/jason/ to see the coaches that I've hand selected and recommend. Some of them are even past podcast guests! Use code JASON at checkout and you'll get $19 off your first month with any running coach.
What can we learn from elite-level marathon workouts? A lot! Joining us is coach Brant Stachel, a psychotherapist, author, massage therapist, and former elite triathlete. Listen to our previous conversation about how he focues on the mental side of running with pro runners here. In this episode, Brant is sharing 4 elite marathon workouts. You'll learn: Why these workouts are structured the way they are How to "earn" your workouts When to run each workout How to scale each workout to your ability level The physiological benefits that each session provides Workouts vs. Long Runs vs. Long Run Workouts If you have big marathon goals, this episode will help level up your workouts! Resources: Subscribe to Brant's YouTube channel Brant's coaching info Strength Running's training programs Thank you LMNT! A big thanks to LMNT for their support of this episode! They make electrolyte drinks for athletes and low-carb folks with no sugar, artificial ingredients, or colors. They are offering a free gift with your purchase at LMNT. And this does NOT have to be your first purchase. You'll get a sample pack with every flavor so you can try them all before deciding what you like best. And DOUBLE big news! Their newest flavor Lemonade Salt is now permanently available (it's now my favorite). They're also offering 12oz cans of sparkling LMNT water that has half the sodium concentration of a packet. Check them out. LMNT's products have some of the highest sodium concentrations that you can find. Anybody who runs a lot knows that sodium, as well as other electrolytes like magnesium and potassium, are essential to our performance and how we feel throughout the day. LMNT is my favorite way to hydrate. I'm now in the habit of giving away boxes of LMNT at group runs around Denver and Boulder and everyone loves this stuff. Boost your performance and your recovery with LMNT. They're the exclusive hydration partner to Team USA Weightlifting and quite a few professional baseball, hockey, and basketball teams are on regular subscriptions. So check out LMNT to get a free sampler pack and get your hydration optimized for the upcoming season. Thank you CEP! We're supported by CEP Running - a worldwide leader in compression technology that helps you recover faster in between hard workouts. Save 15% on your entire order with code LRL-NYC-15. Have you seen the neon coral and purple compression socks that I shared on Instagram? I am going to be looking so good! They're the Core Run Elliptic socks with a compression score of 20-30mmHg - enough to be effective at promoting blood flow and recovery. I've loved the feeling of compression since I was a college runner. I feel like my legs are being embraced - and the science behind compression and its effectiveness at helping you recover can't be ignored. Strength Running Podcast listeners can save 15% on their entire order when they shop CEP Running online through November 15. Just use code LRL-NYC-15 at checkout.
Brady Holmer is a physiologist, 2:24 marathoner, and author of the Physiologically Speaking newsletter. This episode is important because it refutes many myths about Zone 2. It was first published in 2024 at the height of the Z2 craze. Brady and Jason discuss: Zone 2 specifics Why an elevated heart rate isn't always the same The value of Zone 3 running How heat impacts your HR A lot more... Follow Brady on X here and thank him for coming on the Strength Running Podcast! Thank you Altra! New customers can get 10% off your entire order with code jason10 here. I've been wearing Altra shoes for years - I absolutely love the roomy toe box that leaves extra room for my feet to move more naturally. And these shoes look distinct compared to other shoes: they're shaped like actual feet. They can give your feet just what they need, especially if you want a roomier toebox because of bunions or a hammer toe, or just wanting more comfort. Altra shoes aren't just zero-drop anymore, either. They have 4mm heel-toe drop models and I've found that this is my personal sweet spot. I love shoes that have between 4 and 8mm so the FWD Via 2 are quickly becoming my favorite pair. And plus, I do actually like the 0 drop Altras for walking and casual wear - like a quick trip to the grocery store. They're a training tool to help me build foot strength, promote a more natural gait, and give my foot the room it needs to expand naturally. I've partnered with Altra to get new customers 10% off your next order. Go to Altrarunning.com and use code jason10 to save 10% today. Stay out there! Thank you Previnex! Get yourself 15% off your first purchase with code jason15 here. Previnex is a unique supplement company - one that I trust because they do things differently when they don't have to. Their products use clinically proven ingredients, are tested before and after formulation, and they donate vitamins to needy kids. Maybe more importantly, their products do what they say they're going to do. Listen to this feedback about Joint Health Plus! "My ankle and knee pain was completely gone in a week. Amazing!" - Kim "I thought I was on the verge of having to give up running due to severe hip pain and luckily discovered Previnex - complete game changer for me!" - Anna "I am so grateful for Joint Health Plus! As a certified fitness professional and still an extremely active, competitive amateur athlete, I was getting discouraged with an increase in pain simply kneeling down, or bending down to the floor and getting back up while assisting clients, or in my own training! Once deciding to give this product a try, I was floored when I finally noticed I was not bracing in anticipation of pain when I had to kneel down; not whincing in discomfort upon standing! Thank you, Prevenix!" - Jessica Joint Health Plus is so powerful because the main active ingredient is clinically proven to reduce joint pain, reduce joint stiffness, and improve joint flexibility in just 7-10 days. It's also clinically proven, not just tested, but actually proven in double-blinded, placebo- controlled studies to protect joint cartilage from breaking down during exercise. You can get 15% off your first Previnex purchase by using code jason15 at checkout. Visit previnex.com. Previnex offers a 30-day money back guarantee where if you don't feel benefits on their product you get your money back no questions asked. And keep sending in those testimonials. They fire me up!
Marius Bakken is a medical doctor, author of The Norwegian Method Applied, and a 2x Olympian who specialized in the 5,000m. He's also competed in three World Championships and two European championships, while being a 3x Norwegian 1500m champion and a 2x champion in the 5,000. He holds personal bests of 3:38 in the 1500m, 13:06 in the 5k, and 28:26 in the 10k. Mind you, this is before the era of super shoes. This conversation focuses on lactate threshold, how to find it, and why this "golden zone" may be the most important training intensity of them all. Resources: Marius' new book The Norwegian Method Applied: Threshold Training and Intensity Control for Faster, More Durable Running at Every Level MariusBakken.com Brad Culp on the Norwegian Method SR Training Programs Thank you Altra! New customers can ge 10% off your entire order with code jason10 here. I've been wearing Altra shoes for years - I absolutely love the roomy toe box that leaves extra room for my feet to move more naturally. And these shoes look distinct compared to other shoes: they're shaped like actual feet. They can give your feet just what they need, especially if you want a roomier toebox because of bunions or a hammer toe, or just wanting more comfort. Altra shoes aren't just zero-drop anymore, either. They have 4mm heel-toe drop models and I've found that this is my personal sweet spot. I love shoes that have between 4 and 8mm so the FWD Via 2 are quickly becoming my favorite pair. And plus, I do actually like the 0 drop Altras for walking and casual wear - like a quick trip to the grocery store. They're a training tool to help me build foot strength, promote a more natural gait, and give my foot the room it needs to expand naturally. I've partnered with Altra to get new customers 10% off your next order. Go to Altrarunning.com and use code jason10 to save 10% today. Stay out there! Thank you LMNT! A big thanks to LMNT for their support of this episode! They make electrolyte drinks for athletes and low-carb folks with no sugar, artificial ingredients, or colors. They are offering a free gift with your purchase at LMNT. And this does NOT have to be your first purchase. You'll get a sample pack with every flavor so you can try them all before deciding what you like best. And DOUBLE big news! Their newest flavor Lemonade Salt is now permanently available (it's now my favorite). They're also offering 12oz cans of sparkling LMNT water that has half the sodium concentration of a packet. Check them out. LMNT's products have some of the highest sodium concentrations that you can find. Anybody who runs a lot knows that sodium, as well as other electrolytes like magnesium and potassium, are essential to our performance and how we feel throughout the day. LMNT is my favorite way to hydrate. I'm now in the habit of giving away boxes of LMNT at group runs around Denver and Boulder and everyone loves this stuff. Boost your performance and your recovery with LMNT. They're the exclusive hydration partner to Team USA Weightlifting and quite a few professional baseball, hockey, and basketball teams are on regular subscriptions. So check out LMNT to get a free sampler pack and get your hydration optimized for the upcoming season.
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