This week Dr. Richard Hansen joins the program. Dr. Hansen coaches the Roots Running Project and operates High Altitude Spine and Sport in Boulder, Colorado. While only a few years old the Roots team has had tremendous success, and you’ll hear coach share stories about his athletes including Noah Droddy, Frank Lara, Alia Gray, and Maggie Montoya.

Our conversation spans the evolution of Roots Running and altitude-based American training groups, the influence of legendary coach Joe Vigil on the team’s training, incorporation of strength-based activities for injury risk reduction, and the Roots approach to marathon preparation.