More Train, Less Pain; Engineering the Adaptable Athlete

By Dr. Michelle Boland & Dr. Tim RichardtHealth & Fitness Education Fitness

More Train, Less Pain; Engineering the Adaptable Athlete episodes

September 29, 2025 S6E2: Mental Training in Endurance Sports to Manage Discomfort - Racing tactics with Darcie Murphy
On today’s episode Michelle sits down with Darcie Murphy - an elite running and pro ultramarathon coach to discuss the mental components of endurance racing and how to prepare for the low points. In this episode we discuss racing vs finishing, athletes being coachable, the importance of having a spectrum of experiences and exposure to situations, fully committing to a race, mental tactics for facing discomfort, how to prepare for the highs and lows in endurance racing, honoring an athlete’s personality, and mental coaching when the physical isn't the limitation.
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2025 Boston Health & Performance Summit November 2nd:
https://www.reframeperformance.com/2025-bhps
Reframe Performance: https://www.reframeperformance.com/
Reframe Performance Free Guide- 6 Biggest Weight Training Mistakes Runners Make: https://www.reframeperformance.com/weight-training-runners-mistakes-guide
Contact Michelle: https://www.michelleboland-training.com/ or @dr.michelleboland
Contact Tim: ascendrehabandperformance.com or @ascend_rehab_and_performance
1 hr 1 min
September 22, 2025 S6E1: What Injury Prevention for Runners Looks Like
On today’s episode Michelle and Tim kick off Season 6 with an in-depth look at injury prevention for runners. In this episode they discuss tendon length with loading, common running injuries, excessive specificity, management strategies, an inverse relationship between running volume and movement quality, the ability to tolerate workload, specific rehab exercises, cross-training to offset tendencies, and much more.
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2025 Boston Health & Performance Summit November 2nd:
https://www.reframeperformance.com/2025-bhps
Reframe Performance: https://www.reframeperformance.com/
Reframe Performance Free Guide- 6 Biggest Weight Training Mistakes Runners Make: https://www.reframeperformance.com/weight-training-runners-mistakes-guide
Contact Michelle: https://www.michelleboland-training.com/ or @dr.michelleboland
Contact Tim: ascendrehabandperformance.com or @ascend_rehab_and_performance
1 hr 6 min
July 14, 2025 S5E27: BONUS Episode: Daniel “DAC” Cardona on The Wisdom of Powerlifting; Learning Movement, Accessory Training, and Shedding Athletic Identity
Tim’s joined by Danny “DAC” Cardona, powerlifting and mindset coach extraordinaire for a far-ranging discussion concerning what other movement disciplines can learn from powerlifting, powerlifting programming concepts, the role of accessory lifts in a strength program, teaching/learning movement and correcting “form”, the dark side of athletic identity and much, much more.
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Reframe Performance: https://www.reframeperformance.com/
Reframe Performance Free Guide- 6 Biggest Weight Training Mistakes Runners Make: https://www.reframeperformance.com/weight-training-runners-mistakes-guide
Contact Michelle: https://www.michelleboland-training.com/ or @dr.michelleboland
Contact Tim: https://www.timrichardt.com/ or @tim_richardt_dpt
1 hr 19 min
June 30, 2025 S5E26: Season 5 Finale- Lessons of the Past 12 Months
On today’s episode Michelle and Tim sit down to discuss their top three themes and lessons from Season 5. In this episode they discuss certainty, the artistic analysis of running mechanics, running not having much to do with conditioning, the fallacy that more range of motion is better, “explore then exploit”, the skill of cueing, the value of the principle “structure dictates function”, and much more. Tim and Michelle will return in September 2025 for Season 6!
Listen, subscribe, and tell your friends…
Reframe Performance: https://www.reframeperformance.com/
Reframe Performance Free Guide- 6 Biggest Weight Training Mistakes Runners Make: https://www.reframeperformance.com/weight-training-runners-mistakes-guide
Contact Michelle: https://www.michelleboland-training.com/ or @dr.michelleboland
Contact Tim: https://www.timrichardt.com/ or @tim_richardt_dpt
51 min
June 02, 2025 S5E25: Exercises & Cues we LOVE for Runners
On today’s episode Michelle and Tim sit down to discuss specific exercises and cues that they use for runners. In this episode, expect to learn how the ‘hardware’ determines what is possible for the ‘software’ of running, why runners need to bounce instead of push, cues to improve running stride, why more ab training may be detrimental to running, and much more.
Listen, subscribe, and tell your friends…
Reframe Performance: https://www.reframeperformance.com/
Reframe Performance Free Guide- 6 Biggest Weight Training Mistakes Runners Make: https://www.reframeperformance.com/weight-training-runners-mistakes-guide
Contact Michelle: https://www.michelleboland-training.com/ or @dr.michelleboland
Contact Tim: https://www.timrichardt.com/ or @tim_richardt_dpt
54 min
May 26, 2025 S5E24: Football S&C Prep Case Study with Michelle Boland
Michelle sits down with…herself and takes you through a summer program for a D1 Football athlete. In this episode, she discusses how to find a balance between preparing an athlete for a D1 Football S&C program, testing expectations, and pre-season while maintaining your own training principles. Michelle reviews injury history, program modifications, athlete goals, and outlines her exact phase one training program for an athlete entering into a D1 Football program.
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Reframe Performance: https://www.reframeperformance.com/
Reframe Performance Free Guide- 6 Biggest Weight Training Mistakes Runners Make: https://www.reframeperformance.com/weight-training-runners-mistakes-guide
Contact Michelle: https://www.michelleboland-training.com/ or @dr.michelleboland
Contact Tim: https://www.timrichardt.com/ or @tim_richardt_dpt
52 min
May 05, 2025 S5E23: Top 5 Golf Specific Training Strategies with Dr. Mike Camporini
Michelle sits down with one of our most popular guests of the podcast, Dr. Mike Camporini, DPT to talk about weight room training strategies for golfers. In this episode, Mike breaks down the three major phases of the golf swing from the feet to the hips and how trainers can use the information to cue and modify exercises. Michelle and Mike also discuss the spectrum of sport vs. individual specific exercise selection, medicine ball throws, working from the ground up, gut movement, practical training strategies for the recreational golfer, and much more.
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Reframe Performance: https://www.reframeperformance.com/
Reframe Performance Free Guide- 6 Biggest Weight Training Mistakes Runners Make: https://www.reframeperformance.com/weight-training-runners-mistakes-guide
Contact Michelle: https://www.michelleboland-training.com/ or @dr.michelleboland
Contact Tim: https://www.timrichardt.com/ or @tim_richardt_dpt
58 min
April 28, 2025 S5E22: Breath Book Review: Nasal Breathing Advantage
On today’s episode I help Tim out with a book review - Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art by James Nestor. In this episode expect to learn how nasal breathing can impact sleep, low and high intensity exercise, what practical strategies you can implement with yourself and your clientele to get an advantage, how mouth taping and nose strips can help, what gum to chew, and Tim’s overall thoughts about the book and his self-experimentation.
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Reframe Performance: https://www.reframeperformance.com/
Reframe Performance Free Guide- 6 Biggest Weight Training Mistakes Runners Make: https://www.reframeperformance.com/weight-training-runners-mistakes-guide Contact
Michelle: https://www.michelleboland-training.com/ or @dr.michelleboland
Contact Tim: https://www.timrichardt.com/ or @tim_richardt_dpt
1 hr 1 min
April 14, 2025 S5E21: Surgery Sucks; 5 Ways to Make It Suck Less
In this episode, we count down Dr. Tim’s top 5 recommendations for optimizing post-operative recovery. From the efficacy (?) of icing and maintaining the right mindset to challenging outdated time-based protocols, we break down what truly helps speed healing. We also explore the tactical use of assistive devices (and what this has to do with Atomic Habits) and strategies for maintaining fitness during recovery. Whether you're recovering from surgery or supporting someone who is, these tips will help you navigate the journey with confidence.
Listen, subscribe, and tell your friends…
Reframe Performance: https://www.reframeperformance.com/
Reframe Performance Free Guide- 6 Biggest Weight Training Mistakes Runners Make: https://www.reframeperformance.com/weight-training-runners-mistakes-guide Contact
Michelle: https://www.michelleboland-training.com/ or @dr.michelleboland
Contact Tim: https://www.timrichardt.com/ or @tim_richardt_dpt
44 min
April 07, 2025 S5E20: Derek Hansen- Should ALL Runners Sprint?
What can distance runners learn from sprinters? Speed expert Derek Hansen joins us to break it down. We dive into his 10x10 protocol for hamstring recovery, the power of “up” vs. “push” in sprinting, and the balance between individualized mechanics and a universal technical model. Plus, why all runners—yes, even distance runners—need to sprint. Don’t miss this one!
Listen, subscribe, and tell your friends…
Reframe Performance: https://www.reframeperformance.com/
Reframe Performance Free Guide- 6 Biggest Weight Training Mistakes Runners Make: https://www.reframeperformance.com/weight-training-runners-mistakes-guide Contact
Michelle: https://www.michelleboland-training.com/ or @dr.michelleboland
Contact Tim: https://www.timrichardt.com/ or @tim_richardt_dpt
1 hr 12 min

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The More Train, Less Pain podcast is hosted by Dr. Michelle Boland and Dr. Tim Richardt and is specifically designed around engineering the adaptable athlete. The podcast will bring you the most…