Running Strong

By Will Frantz

Training advice to help you become a better runner and a stronger athlete.

Whether you're looking to enjoy a big adventure in the mountains, PR your next race, or just looking to become a better, stro... more

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August 20, 2022Andy Wind Interview - ESR 41
This week I had the pleasure of interviewing Andy Wind - an old friend of mine who entered the ultrarunning scene fairly recently and has taken some big podium spots, like 3rd place overall at Run Rabbit Run 100-miler and 3rd place overall at Zion 100k.
We sat down to discuss ultras, training, recovery, and the importance of doing hard things.
NOTE: Andy's currently located in Australia, so sorry for a little talking over each other or awkward pauses as we tried to deal with a slight lag.
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Notes:
How Andy and I met in South Korea

The South Korean ultimate scene

How Andy got into ultrarunning

The importance of coaching for Andy

The switch from road to trail

A short return to road

How Andy gets the most out of training

Training standards

Recovery strategies

The importance of a dedicated rest day

Time management

Nutrition and fuel

Strength Training

The importance of hard things
Links:
Andy's Coach

The David Theriot Interview

Aravaipa Running

Kelly Starrett

ART

Hammer Nutrition

Kachava
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Thank you for listening!
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1h 2min
August 17, 2022How to Improve Your Running Form - ESR 40
Maybe you've heard that you need to "fix" your running form - but what does that even mean? There are so many schools of thought when it comes to running that it can be hard to know what's true. While your running form might look different from everyone else's, there are some universal things that hold true for almost everybody.
That's what this episode is about.
If you've been trying to improve your running form so you can go faster and avoid injury - or figure out if changing your form is even a good idea - then you're going to love this episode.
If you know someone else who has been battling form issues, please send this their way.
Thank you for listening!
Notes:
You can absolutely run incorrectly

Leaning from the ankle

Being quiet

Overstriding

Is heel striking bad? (No.)

Cadence

Ankle flexion

Hip extension

Using the glute max

Signs something is wrong

Muscle imbalances

Avoiding up and down motion

Videotape yourself!

Arm patterning
Links:
Let's Eat Giveaway: http://willfrantz.com/nutrition-giveaway/

Learn.2.Run (Matt Minard

Couch Stretch

Modifying the Couch Stretch

Combat Stretch (great instruction)

Elevated Combat Stretch (my preferred positioning)
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35min
August 11, 2022How to Beat the Heat - ESR 39
If you've ever gone out on a day that was notably hotter than planned, you know - heat can RUIN an otherwise great plan. The same plan that worked great at 60 degrees will probably be a complete failure at 90 - tanking your performance and taking away your fun.
This episode is all about heat management. What you can do both BEFORE and DURING your race to help beat the heat.
Edits:
I mentioned a story about a man who lost 12 pounds in an hour. I've mentioned this a couple times, but I hadn't really thought how absurd that number was until now. The 12 pounds part was definitely accurate, the hour part was not. In short, he lost 12 pounds in 90 minutes. More details in the intro.

Near the end I said "Precision Nutrition" when I meant to say "Precision Hydration." Precision Nutrition is a certification I have and Precision Hydration is a company that helps you analyze everything about your hydration. They're both great. PN is probably not all that useful to you though unless your a coach who wants another certification.
Notes:
The difference between "acclimation" and "acclimatization"

What heat adaptation does to your body

Heat adaptation strategies (pre-race)

Heat management strategies (mid-race)
Links:
Trail Runner Nation 581 w/ Corrinne Malcolm

Science of Ultra 30 w/ Chris Minson
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41min
August 06, 2022Interview: Keegan Hollrith - ESR 38
This week I got to interview a friend of mine, Keegan Hollrith - a young ultrarunner who just finished his first 100k at the Beaverhead Endurance Runs.
We sat down to discuss training, nutrition, and why sometimes a trail poop can be life changing.
I hope you enjoy the episode.
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Links:
Keegan Hollrith on Facebook

Beaverhead Endurance Runs
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Want to be able to ask your own questions for this podcast? Head to the Trail and Ultra Running Nutrition group on FB:
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Thank you for listening!
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25min
August 04, 2022How to Hit Your Goals This Season (...and Next) - ESR 37
Running any ultra is a HUGE goal. In spite of all the training and the suffering, I think a lot of us forget just how tough this sport truly is. As we get into the later part of summer, here are some key strategies to hitting your goals this season and next.
Notes:
Why you're getting the results you're getting

How to set goals

Do your goals conflict?

How to establish a plan

How to adapt your plan

Question Corner: Staying safe in the mountains during lightning
Links:
Mind Over Macros Episode 320 - The inspiration for this episode

Lightning Safety in the Mountains from Open Snow

All of My FREE Training Guides
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Thank you for listening!
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28min
July 28, 2022Why You Might Need to Eat More (and NOT Just on the Trail) - 36
Undereating is incredibly common in the world of ultrarunning - and by the time you find out you're underfueling it can often be too late. You can be struggling with long-term conditions like RED-S and Overtraining Syndrome before you even know it. If you want to know whether or not you're eating enough to support your training and have the most fun on the trails, this one's for you!
Notes:
Why you might be undereating

Overtraining vs. Under-Recovery

How food affects recovery

Carbs. You should eat them.

What it means when a diet "works"

Signs of Overtraining / RED-S

RED-S / The Female Athlete Triad

Question Corner: Bonking / Hitting the Wall

Question Corner: Cramping
Links:
Overtraining Syndrome (OTS) and Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S): Shared Pathways, Symptoms and Complexities

Olympic Marathoner’s Struggles Show RED-S Affects Men, Too

IG - Featherstone Nutrition

How to Stop Cramping - ESR 16
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Thank you for listening!
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42min
July 23, 2022David Theriot (Run the Riot) Interview! - ESR 35
This week I had the pleasure of interviewing David Theriot - someone who's been running ultramarathons for almost a decade. He's the host of the Run the Riot podcast as well as a truly impressive athlete.
He's also a running coach, public speaker, and has a lot of wisdom to share with people who are looking to get into the sport or take their next step along their journey.
I love talking with David. He and I don't have time to sit down often, but every time we chat, it's an easy, interesting conversation where we both nerd out about running and have some good laughs.
I hope you enjoy the episode.
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Notes:
Cajun Food

How David ended up in Oklahoma

Training in the heat and humidity

Dreadmill 100s

How David got started running ultramarathons

Shoes

David's most recent Tahoe 200 run

How to know when to call it

Recovering well

Coaching

Mental strength for ultras

Nutrition

Performance vs. fat loss

What David's up to right now

Where you can find David
Links:
Run the Riot Episode 102 - Will Frantz - Running Nutrition

David Theriot - Run the Riot
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Thank you for listening!
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1h 12min
July 21, 2022How to Run Better at Altitude - ESR 34
Today, I'm discussing training and nutrition strategies for your next mountain race. If you're going from sea level into the mountains, or even from a place like Denver to a place like Leadville, you're going to want to know how to deal with the altitude. This episode breaks down everything you need to know to have fun and crush your next mountain race.
Notes:
Why it's harder to run at altitudes

What is "high altitude"

"Live high, train low."

Hydration and nutrition strategies to help you NOW

Travel strategies to optimize your race

Altitude tents

Altitude masks

Hot and cold exposure

Heart rate at altitude

Altitude sickness

More...
Links:
Highly Branched Cyclic Dextrin

BPN G.1.M

Skratch Superfuel

Koopcast 136

SOUP 29 Altitude w/ Ben Levine

SOUP 56 Heat for Altitude
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Thank you for listening!
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36min
July 13, 2022How to Improve Your Mental Game - ESR 33
"Ultras are 90% mental and the other 10% is in your head." Most of us have heard some version of that statement - and for good reason - the mental game is a HUGE factor in reaching your ultra goals. That's why, this week, I'm talking about how you can improve your mental game.
Notes:
The mental game and self-sabotage

Mental toughness vs. resilience

How lifting weights helps anxiety

Self talk - What to say to yourself when you run

Planning - How to plan effectively

Focusing on the good first and then FIXING the bad

Connecting with your why

The power of your brain

The importance of positivity

Resilience is a skill

Misery is not the goal

"Regulatory Anticipation"

A good use of distractions
Links:
Radiolab - In the Running (Diane Van Deren)

Mental Training for Ultrarunning

The Big Leap

Best Burger
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Thank you for listening!
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37min
July 09, 2022The Ultra Running Guys Interview! - ESR 32
This week I had the pleasure of interviewing The Ultra Running Guys - Jeremy Reynolds and Jeff Winchester - two seasoned ultra runners and podcasters. If you like this sport and aren't listening to their podcast, you're making a big mistake. It's genuinely one of the podcasts I most look forward to every two weeks.
More recently, they've also moved into the world of race directing, putting on events like Last Man Standing and The Hydra - both great races which you should definitely add to your calendar.
Most of all, they're just great guys. As you'll hear in the episode, their whole goal is to help you take your next step in your ultra running journey. Whether you're a complete beginner or a seasoned veteran, they just want you to do your best - and it's that quality that makes their podcast and their content such a breath of fresh air.
I hope you enjoy the podcast.
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Notes:
Why they've adapted the mantra of "Just show up."

Why it's Jeff's fault that they started running

Spartan Races being the gateway to ultra

The importance of Born to Run

Hitting the wall / bonking

Mental training tips

Why recovery starts during the run

Jeff's experience with Reynaud's

Practical tips for running an ultra

Race directing and what they try to do with their races

Podcasting and the guest they most want to talk to

100 Miles or Bust

What they've learned from being dads
Links:
The Ultra Running Guys Episode 33 - Will Frantz

Mona Fartlek

Jordan Syatt - "You can't f*** this up."

Born to Run

Spartan Races

Reynaud Syndrome

The Ultra Running Guys podcast

Dead Horse Ultra

Badwater 135

100 Miles or Bust

The Ultra Running Guys Website
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Thank you for listening!
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1h 14min

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