How has the evolution of running shoes changed the landscape of running? In this episode, Brian Metzler, journalist and shoe guru, speaks with Andrew about the past and future of running shoes, and how all runners can benefit from the changes.

Brian's bio from his website:

By trade, I am an award-winning journalist and writer, published author, crafty editor, artistic photographer and digitally-savvy content strategist. By passion, I'm a proud dad, mountain adventurer, ultra-distance trail runner, gentleman gardener, Ironman triathlete, skier, snowboarder and ski mountaineer. I chase trains, grow tomatillos, make fiery hot salsa, ascend high peaks, listen to vinyl records, wear-test running shoes and occasionally race donkeys. I have been honored to win several awards for my writing and publishing work and am grateful to have been inducted into the Colorado Running Hall of Fame in 2015.

Jennifer Farmer is a holistic health coach with A Look Beneath the Surface. As an ultra runner herself, she helps busy athletes find space in their lives to take care of themselves while training. In this episode, she speaks with Lexi about feeding yourself before, during, and after a run, sleep, and healing movements when you need to let your body heal.

Dave Milner is a well known figure in the world of track and field for his work with the Music City Distance Carnival and other professional track meets for emerging elite athletes. He chats with Andrew Simmons about his background in running, how he got involved in coaching, and his work with young atheltes.

Greg Adamson has been a strength and conditioning coach for countless collegiate athletes and Olympians. Currently, he works for the University of Tennessee's Swimming and Diving Team as well as the Men's Golf team. He talks with host, Andrew, about using the "ships" to motivate people to succeed, while being cognizant of their mental heath.

What makes a good coach? While not everyone might feel as though coaching is for them, everyone can benefit from the knowledge of a certification. Rick Prince, founder and CEO of the United Endurance Sports Coaching Academy talks with Lexi Miller about his organization and what he believes are the qualities of a good coach.

Follow UESCA on Facebook and Instagram.

Take $100 off any UESCA product using the Code DEFININGENDURANCE from 5/4/2022-6/4/2022

There is more to heart rate than the number you see during your workout. In this episode, Andrew Simmons is joined by Marco Altini, the founder of HRV4Training. They discuss how hard workouts and life stress affect your recovery and overall heart rate variability. 

Amanda Brooks is an entrepreneur, running coach and author located in Boulder Colorado. She is founder and owner of the company Run to the Finish, which provides coaching to athletes around the world. In this episode with Andrew Simmons, she discusses how she started her career with blogging about running, then grew to helping other runners.

Athlete and coach discuss how to grow and adapt in the sport of trail running, whether you are a novice or a veteran.

Empathy is part of the human condition, but it takes a rare person to use emotion to make a change. Frank Fumich, philanthropist and endurance athlete discusses his journey going into pushing his physical limits in order to raise money for various charities while putting himself through deep discomfort to inspire those around him. Frank and Andrew take a dive into some of Frank's notable adventures while discussing the draw to help others.

Annie Hughes has an impressive running resume: first place at the Moab 240, Leadville Trail 100, an FKT of the Collegiate Peaks Loop as well as many other big race wins. This is especially amazing as she is only 24 years of (23 at the time of recording.) In this episode, she speaks with Lexi about her decision to focus on her running, moving to the town of Leadville Colorado, and putting in the work to win major races.

Follow her instagram.