In this episode, we jump right in with my returning guest - James Dodds - and bring back a concept that we used in episode #37. Running True or False?

For this part 1 of this episode, we cover 6 different true/false statements, 3 each of James and Chris. The topics covered span the spectrum from training to goal setting to shoes, and I think you will find the discussion entertaining.

If you have a different opinion or would like to pose a true/false question to us for discussion in part 2, please send to [email protected].

Also, stay tuned for my World Championship Preview episode with Johanna Gretschel which will go up mid week before the World Champs kick-off on Friday, Sept 27th.

In the intro, we start with discussions of Woody Kincaid's top-5 US all-time 5K this past Tuesday on the Michael Johnson Track as well a new half marathon world record from Geoffrey Kamworor. Both very impressive.

Then at 10:20 in, I bring in Brent Stein (from episode 126) to talk about the "what if's" of training. What if you have a bad workout? What if you miss a workout or run? What if you go on vacation? What if you get sick? What if you are managing an injury?

For each, we talk about how to think about it within the moment and then how to bounce back from it so that you stay on track in training. There is no such thing as a perfect training cycle so in this episode we give you the tools to turn imperfect training into a big result on race day.

In this episode, we start with recaps of the 5th Ave. Mile and the Diamond League Final in Brussels. We talk about Jenny Simpson getting another win along with Old Man Willis. And... can you guess which athlete from Brussels I call BS on?!?

Then, I turn to listener questions covering the timing of prep races, the anatomy of a down week, training paces, using the McMillan Calculator and more.

If you have a question, please email me - [email protected] - and I might just answer it on the podcast!

In this Labor Day episode, Chris takes you through a host of recent news including:

- His interview with Adam Goucher on clean sport + Adam's blog on #dreammaternity

- The Diamond League Final in Zurich

- Changes to the US Marathon Trials course in Atlanta

- Results from the US 20K Champs

Then at 46 minutes, he covers some general training/coaching tips that have been top of mind for him recently, including the summer grind, training paces, and how to think about the relative value/worth of your goals.

Happy long weekend!

Here are links to the podcast and blog with Adam:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-9-adam-goucher-4-time-ncaa-champion-and-olympian/id1466187704?i=1000447757470

http://www.karagoucher.com/guest-blogger/

In this episode, we begin with a short Q&A with Valarie Neidig on her experience last year at Kara Goucher's Podium Retreat. As of the time of publishing this episode, there are still spots left for this year's retreat with Kara from October 18-20th. You can get more details and sign-up here:

https://retreat.karagoucher.com/

I am told that you will not regret signing up if you can make it work for you!

Then at 13:13 into the episode, we flip the script and bring on Sasha Gollish to interview me about my first 50-mile race on August 17th at the Squamish 50. We talk about my training and insecurities going into the race and then how the race itself went, plus bigger takeaways for the future. While I am generally not comfortable talking so much about my own pursuits, I do hope you find inspiration in my journey to completing this goal.

In this episode, we bring back elite runner and 2:32 marathoner Sasha Gollish (previously on episodes 118 and 131) to discuss her recent injuries (ankle and foot). She talks about staying focused and sane through injury while also maintaining fitness and preparing for a comeback.

We discuss her cross training methods from the bike to the pool to the elliptical, including examples of workouts she did to provide intensity while staying off of her foot.

Then, we talk how she is managing her return from injury to try to put herself in a good position for the NYC Marathon on November 3rd.

Interestingly, her approach to her return is more gradual and deliberate than you might expect, and I believe there are many lessons to be learned from Sasha's methods for those facing an injury.

Also, here is a link to Sasha's blog about her workouts while injured and coming back from injury:

https://sashagollish.wordpress.com/2019/08/18/some-workouts-for-coming-back-from-injury/

In this episode, I start with an introduction on the recently announced NYC Marathon fields and discuss the impact that NYC might have on the US Marathon Trials in February. Des Linden, Allie Kieffer, Sarah Hall, Kellyn Taylor, and Jared Ward have all chosen to race NYC, and they will have 17 weeks to turn around and prep for the Trials. That's a fairly quick turnaround to be at your best with an Olympic Team on the line.

Then, Johanna Gretschel (@jojo_shea) rejoins me to recap all of the distance action at the US Championships, including who won our prediction contest. It all came down to one event, and you will have to listen to find out which one. The US Champs had exciting storylines throughout, and we break it all down for you.

This episode includes my live podcast discussion with Robbie Balenger (@robbiebalenger) and Jackie Howard (@veganathleteatx) that occurred in front of an audience of 40-50 people at Rogue on August 1st.

Robbie ran across the US from LA to NYC, covering 3,175 miles in 75 days (45 miles per day). He did it for his plant-powered mission which we talk about extensively, but there is much more to the discussion. We cover his challenges on the journey, what he learned, and what might be next now that he has proven he can dream big and then go do it.

If you would like more details on Robbie's journey, here is a Runner's World article from the day after he finished in NYC:

https://www.runnersworld.com/runners-stories/a27656146/robbie-balenger-vegan-cross-country-run/

As promised in this episode, we recap my trip to France to see the US win the Women's World Cup (semis and final), race a 40K in the French Alps, and attend the Monaco Diamond League meet in person.

With James as my discussion partner, we talk about all of the inspiration and lessons learned from each experience. I hope you enjoy it!

And here is the video from the mountain race in France:

https://www.facebook.com/152886823859/videos/1438387136302768/?epa=SEARCH_BOX

As promised I am joined by Johanna Gretschel (@jojo_shea) to preview and predict all things USAs, which start tomorrow night on NBC Sports Gold. US titles and World Championship spots are at stake. We give previews and picks for all events from 800m to 10K, discussing each in order of the finals. We start with the 10Ks which both start tomorrow night. Tune in then and then on NBC networks throughout the weekend to catch all of the action.