It’s been over a month since we last dove into your most pressing running questions! We aimed to keep the answers succinct and to avoid rabbit holes. We failed.

Kirk just had his first track race of the year. The 5000m race distance reminded him of certain things that needed reminding and taught him a few things that needed teaching!

• How to approach training when your life schedule is atypical 
• Are you leaving performance on the table due to imperfect nutrition?
• How to execute Kirk’s favorite workout: Float Style Intervals
• When executing a Split Long Workout, is short rest or longer rest between workouts better?

The training that worked for us as beginner/youthful runners probably can’t sustain us as we progress through our running journey. Here’s how we believe every runner should approach their training once the “noob gains” are gone.

9 weeks ago Jack broke his kneecap. Today his fitness metrics remain high despite not running a step. He tells us how he got through the healthcare system quickly and efficiently and how he kept his engine primed without running.

Finding the correct pacing strategy for long distance races can be super difficult but is also extremely important. Maximize your endurance events with this episode!

Coach, CPT, and social media guy, Eric talks how to keep living the running dream and make it work financially without being a professional athlete.

We discuss the five workouts we have prescribed the most so far in 2023 to our one-on-one clients. We have talked about our favorite workouts before, but today is all about the workouts we find so effective that we can’t stop programming them!

How can a low mileage athlete prepare for a long race without risking injury? Today’s chat is all about how to get the most out of your mileage!

The internet and television are full of products, theories, and training styles that promise to be Game Changers. Today, we discuss the things that actually have changed us for the better throughout our time as runners.

It is Kirk’s wedding week, so we’re keeping things light! Today we recap the 5k he just raced on the track and discuss our thoughts on racing, heat, pacing, and more.

Corinna is a high level runner, hybrid athlete, Crossfitter, and OCR athlete, but also a great mind in the Sports Nutrition world. Get ready for two hours of a practical, applicable, and relatable conversation about fueling for performance. 

Last week’s interview with Dr Doug shed some great light on the importance of running your best stride. Today we focus on practical skills, drills and tips for improving your body’s ability to run that best stride.

Some people struggle to get things done. TJ is not one of them. What can we learn from someone who hasn’t missed a workout in years despite working full time , having three kids, and not being a natural runner?

Founder of RunDNA, a 3D gait analysis company, Doug is a wealth of running knowledge. On top of being an expert in the field of stride analysis, Doug also serves as a PT to some of the top runners in both the US and abroad. 

Sob story? Retirement? Embarrassment? Relief? We know Brakken had a tough day at the office in Pennsylvania this weekend and he breaks down exactly what happened, why, and what it means for him moving forward.

Twelve years ago, Mike set off on a quest to run a Sub 3 Hour Marathon in every US state. This is that story!

Listeners submitted some good questions this week, so we choose three and drove on in:

1. When should I push through and when should I take a break in training? How should “improving “ feel?

2. How much should I use Pace as a metric for Quality Workouts when preparing for OCR?

3. I just cancelled my upcoming race and signed up for a different one a few months later in the year. Should I keep following my training plan or should I rework the plan based on the new goal?

We have too many training items on our mind this week, so we’re covering multiple topics today! We start with the lessons we had reinforced to us this past weekend about pacing and racing in the heat, and then we progress to warm ups, race strategy, and mental toughness. 

Matt was the best runner on Kirk’s college track team. He was a 4:00 miler and a 1:47 800m runner. In the twenty years since they last saw each, Kirk found OCR and trail racing while Matt dabbled in triathlon before becoming a National Record holder on the row and ski ergs. And today here they are, reunited on The Running Public!

Over the past three weeks, we’ve discussed the three main types of Quality Sessions: Speed Work, Threshold Work, and Long Runs. Today, we break down exactly how we like to mix them all together at different points of the year (Off Season, In Season, Peaking). 

Running, like any form of fitness, is full of preconceived notions which simply aren’t super accurate. So, let’s put some of them to rest today!

Are long runs overrated, underrated, or simply misunderstood? What exactly is a Quality Long Run and why should we be doing such a thing?

From strongman and Canada to running and China, Cody has lived quite the athletic life!

Today we discuss how much volume is needed for an athlete to run-walk a marathon, how we would train for life if races ceased to exist, what we would do if we had one year to become the biggest monster possible, and what to do if your half marathon time is disproportionate to your marathon time. 

Lactate threshold. Anaerobic threshold. Ventilatory threshold 2. Forget all the terms and science and confusion. There are plenty of other episodes out there regarding all of that! Today is all about WHAT this type of training looks like, WHY it is so effective, and HOW we can implement it effectively in our training.

Brakken and Kirk get to know each other on a much more intimate level by spending an hour grilling each other with Speed Dating questions.

“Speed Work” is one of the most misunderstood and misapplied types of quality workouts! We all want to be fast, but how fast do we need to be running in training? Today’s episode breaks down what speed work is, common misconceptions, and how to implement it in your schedule (assuming you’re training for an event that is 5k or longer!).

Meg transitioned from running track and cross country at UConn to setting the current Hyrox World Record. Fresh off her 2nd place finish at the Hyrox Championships a week ago, she walks us through her fitness journey and drops some golden insights into the mindset and dedication needed to be a high level performer in any walk of life. 

We wrap our mini series with the longest common training cycle: The 14 Day Cycle. This plan takes the best of the 7 Day and 10 Day cycles and combines it all into a delightful little microcycle. 

Heart rate training vs RPE. Road shoes vs trail shoes. Mileage vs vert for ultras. Singles vs doubles. Starting out with low mileage vs high mileage as a runner.

Arguably the single most effective use of your training time, the 10 Day cycle is tailor made for nailing your quality sessions and fully recovering in between!

One simple question about a race decision spawned 90 minutes of deep dive into why Brakken is the way he is, what the guys want out of running this year, and why sustainability matters so much in your fitness journey.

We kick off a mini series on the different types of training cycles runners can employ. Today we dig into the most popular option: the 7 Day Cycle. 

Tom works on the industry side of running events in the UK. From positions on the Mass Participation World Global Council and the Running Industry Alliance Board, to his current postings as Head of Partnerships at RaceNation and LimeLight Sports group, Tom has his hands in all things running related. He also has completed hundreds of Park Runs and has been voted Mayor of Running!

How to return from injury. Are long hill intervals better than short ones? How to manage racing 5 out of 6 weekends in a row. And a bonus shoes question: Deka vs Hyrox shoe choice.

We look back on the characteristics, patterns, and trends of the athletes we’ve worked with who have experienced the most success. We break down how they think, act, and train, and hopefully give you some ideas for optimizing your own training and lifestyle. 

The title is self explanatory! Do you try racing every weekend? Do you find yourself signing up for competitions that have no fitness relationships to each other? We got you!

In the past year, Dave went through a tibial stress fracture that cost him 16 weeks, lower back issues, and an implosion at the Hyrox European Championships before rebounding to win the North American Championships. How did he manage his physical rehab, mental confidence, and training with a new baby in the mix?

The Boston Marathon and the Palm Beach Spartan 3k. Two race types that couldn’t be more dissimilar, yet two races that showed us the exact same things: you must be ready for the unique demands of any race and you must pace yourself properly. 

Let’s break that down in depth!

Cassie picked up running during Covid and immediately tried an ultramarathon. Since then, she’s been hooked and recently trained through her first pregnancy. Now, she prepares to rebuild for another ultra after giving birth a few weeks ago.

We’ve all seen an amazing runner post one of their “key race workouts” online. We invariably want to incorporate that workout into our training in some way. But should we do that exact workout or modify it to fit our fitness? And how would we go about doing so?

Does Double Threshold Training have any use for an athlete who can’t fit doubles in their week? Should I practice fasted long runs? Am I training correctly for WTM? What would our last meal be? My cadence is super low, how do I fix it? And, of course, much more!

Brakken is back in the US and mostly recovered from jet lag! The boys catch up, talk Kirk’s race from this weekend, and sprinkle some training talk around as well.

Glenn just ran 15:58 for a 5k at 43 years old. Not bad a guy training for OCR and hybrid racing! We chat about how he is staying fast, healthy, and balanced as a masters athlete. 

Tyler Jermann joins Kirk for today’s Training Tuesday! They dive into half marathon and marathon training, float style intervals, breaking through plateaus, and some of Tyler's favorite training sessions. 

How to rest, recover, execute quality workouts, and hold onto fitness when racing multiple times in short succession!

Dr. Fred Clary drops one hard truth after another in todays episode. We talk raw power for endurance athletes, nervous system training & recovery, systemic inflammation & countless other topics. Hang on for this one as you're going to learn a ton! 

Kirk is joined by Veejay Jones for todays training Tuesday! Kirk & Veejay get caught up on current life happenings & then dive into Veejay's training progression under different coaches & chat through his favorite workouts since picking up OCR in 2015. 

Henry Ward: recovering alcoholic and addict, ultra runner, and author of Running Without the Devil. Today we chat w/ Henry about his journey from hitting rock bottom to ultimately finding running, finishing a 250 mile ultra & now spreading the sobriety & running message to help others.