“Foot health is the new sleep. Nobody pays attention to foot health but everything we do when we’re active depends on our contact with the ground.” - Mark Sisson

This episode is sponsored by Thrive Protein | Canadian made supplements, nutrition, and hydration to fuel all your adventures. Check them out: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thrive Protein⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use the code RUNEGADE to save 20% off your order.

Mark and Kyle Sisson dive deep into the overlooked importance of foot health, the pitfalls of modern footwear, and how minimalism can transform both your athletic performance and longevity.

It’s a conversation that might just make you rethink how - and what - you wear on your feet every day.

In this episode, we cover:

• The critical role of sensory input from the feet in maintaining balance, posture, and reducing injury
• How thick, cushioned shoes have contributed to foot muscle atrophy and increased injury rates
• The science behind the kinetic chain and why your feet are the foundation of overall health
• Mark’s personal story of injury caused by traditional running shoes and his evolution towards barefoot-inspired footwear
• Kyle’s journey from sports-shoe geek to founder of Peluva, a brand dedicated to foot health
• The physics of walking, running, and even golf in minimalist footwear and why it makes a difference
• How shoe design influences posture, circulation, and long-term foot health
• The innovative features of Peluva shoes that promote toe splay, independence, and circulation
• Practical tips for strengthening your feet with minimal footwear and the transformative effects seen in days and weeks

Connect with Peluva, Mark and Kyle:

• Get Peluva Here and Save
• Mark Sisson on Instagram: @marksissonprimal
• Peluva on Instagram: @wearpeluva
• Mark's New Book: Born to Walk
• Mark on X: @Mark_Sisson

Remember, foot health is the foundation of most mobility issues and a key piece of the longevity puzzle. Instead of hiding your feet in restrictive shoes, consider the power of minimalist footwear and conscious movement. After all, the way your feet feel today could determine your vitality tomorrow.

We thank Mark and Kyle for being RUNEGADEs.

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Save $$$ with RUNEGADE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - friends of the podcast offering great savings to RUNEGADE listeners.

Connect with Todd, Mark and Harvey:

• ​Email: [email protected]
• ​Todd on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@altramarathonman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• ​Mark on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@runclemark⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• ​Harvey on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@altra_harvey⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• ​⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RUNEGADE on Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Path Projects⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | our favourite running gear and apparel. Look great and perform to your potential by gearing up with Path Projects. Elite running gear and apparel, by runners, for runners. Hats, T-shirts, base liners, hoodies, shorts, jackets ... everything performs. Use code TRP10 for 10% off (limited time)

Unlocking Running Potential with Jason Fitzgerald of ⁠Strength Running ⁠⁠

Welcome to RUNEGADE - You Belong Here

Full transparency, my marathon time has plateaued. After lowering my PB from 5 hours to 3:47, I have hovered around 4 hours for over 3 years. I’m working with Jason to unlock my untapped running potential … if your story is similar, follow along as we train over the next 10 months.

This episode is sponsored by Thrive Protein | Canadian made supplements, nutrition, and hydration to fuel all your adventures. Check them out: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thrive Protein⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use the code RUNEGADE to save 20% off your order.

In this episode, listen and watch coaching in real-time, as Jason begins coaching Todd towards his long-term running goals - applicable to all runners.

• ​Follow Todd on Strava

Jason Fitzgerald is a 2:39 marathoner, USATF-certified coach, and founder of Strength Running. Since 2010, he has guided tens of thousands of runners to faster times and fewer injuries through smart, strength-based training. A former collegiate track athlete, Jason blends science, experience, and practicality to help athletes train better, race stronger, and stay healthy for the long haul - making him one of the most trusted voices in modern endurance running.

And he's Todd running coach: since the last week of May 2026, Jason has been focusing Todd on the long-term approach to running and racing.

Jason shares his insights on building resilience, long-term planning, pacing, and integrating strength into your routine. Good for all runners, if you're stuck at a plateau or just starting out, learn why your greatest breakthroughs often come from dropping the ego and leaning into expert advice.

In this episode:

• ​Redefining resilience and wisdom in training, not just speed
• ​Importance of long-term planning and cyclical training cycles
• ​How to approach base training: speed work, strength, and skills
• ​Pacing long and short races: the art of effort and precision
• ​The role of heart rate versus pace - when and how to use each
• ​Common pitfalls for adult runners and how to avoid them
• ​Lessons from the pros - the season before the season
• ​The personal journey from reluctant athlete to passionate coach

You also might enjoy Jason's other appearances:

• ​You Only Faster:
• ​You Faster, This Fall

Todd's pace details to help gauge your running paces and performances:

• ​Easy pace: 5:15 to 6:00/km (8:03 to 9:40/mile)
• ​Tempo: 4:20 to 4:30/km (6:58 to 7:14/mile)
• ​5km Pace: 4:00 to 4:10/km (6:26 to 6:43/mile)
• ​Mile Pace: 3:40 to 3:50/km (5:54 to 6:11/mile)
• ​Marathon Pace: 5:00 to 5:10/km (8:03 to 8:19/mile)
• ​PR: 6:11 mile, 20:30 5km, 1:37 half, 3:47 marathon, 10:59 50mile

Connect with Jason Fitzgerald:

• ​⁠⁠Strength Running⁠⁠
• ​⁠⁠⁠iTunes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• ​⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠
• ​⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠
• ​X: ⁠⁠⁠@JasonFitz1⁠⁠⁠
• ​Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@jasonfitz1⁠⁠⁠

In a world of runners, be a RUNEGADE.

Keep showing up, keep asking questions, and remember - progress is a process, not a moment.

Sometimes the best step forward is just dialing in

Stay tuned for more insights, and follow along as we unlock your next level with Jason's coaching, together.

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Save $$$ with RUNEGADE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - friends of the podcast offering great savings to RUNEGADE listeners.

Connect with Todd, Mark and Harvey:

• ​Email: [email protected]
• ​Todd on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@altramarathonman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• ​Mark on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@runclemark⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• ​Harvey on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@altra_harvey⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• ​⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RUNEGADE on Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Path Projects⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | our favourite running gear and apparel. Look great and perform to your potential by gearing up with Path Projects. Elite running gear and apparel, by runners, for runners. Hats, T-shirts, base liners, hoodies, shorts, jackets ... everything performs. Use code TRP10 for 10% off (limited time)

"For a distance like 200, you just got to break it up station to station and don't think, 'Oh my gosh, I'm running 200 miles." - Mika Thewes

This episode is sponsored by Thrive Protein | Canadian made supplements, nutrition, and hydration to fuel all your adventures. Check them out: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thrive Protein⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use the code RUNEGADE to save 20% off your order.

In a masterclass of endurance and unyielding resilience, Mika Thewes once again etched her name into ultrarunning lore by claiming the women’s title at the 2026 Tahoe 200, storming to second overall in an astonishing 51:10:26.

A vegan powerhouse with one of the deepest 200-mile résumés on the planet, Thewes turned the rugged Sierra Nevada single-loop into another showcase of disciplined pacing, mental fortitude, and quiet dominance, adding yet another chapter to her remarkable legacy of pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in the ultra world.

Mika is not your average ultra runner; she's a force of nature, a relentless spirit who has conquered some of the most grueling races on the planet. With over 17 races exceeding 200 miles under her belt, Mika has not only survived but thrived in the ultra-endurance world. Her accolades include winning the Bigfoot 200 twice and setting a course record on her fifth attempt, as well as standing tall on the podium as the female champion of the Tahoe 200 in 2026. Mika's journey is a testament to the power of the human spirit, showcasing her ability to push through the toughest moments with unwavering determination and grit.

But Mika's story is more than just about races and records. It's about a mindset that refuses to quit, a philosophy that every run is a chance to finish what you start. From her humble beginnings as a non-athlete to becoming an elite ultrarunner, to navigating the brutal climbs of the Tour de Geants or finding solace in the breathtaking scenery of the Alps, Mika's adventures are as much about the journey as they are about the destination. Her story is an inspiration to anyone looking to push their limits and discover what they're truly capable of.

In this episode:

• ​Mika's journey from a non-athlete to ultra legend
• ​Teaching yourself to never, ever quit during a race
• ​How top ultra runners approach fueling, gear, and plan
• ​The surprisingly meditative nature of ultra running
• ​The importance of adaptive problem-solving
• ​Naps, bivvies, and dirt naps explained
• ​The mental and physical recovery after 200 miles
• ​What's on Mika's 2026 race calendar
• ​Gear choices, playlist obsessions
• ​Finding Bigfoot and the mysteries in the wilderness

Find More Mika Here:

• ​Instagram: @sugarcrashvegan

If you’re inspired to chase giant distances, Mika’s journey reminds us that the human spirit and a well-placed mindset are sometimes more crucial than the miles or the gear. Remember: break the race into manageable pieces, fuel with what works, and always leave room for a nap. Your epic adventure starts with one small step - and the belief you won’t quit.

We thank Mika for becoming a RUNEGADE.

In a world of runners, be a RUNEGADE.

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Save $$$ with RUNEGADE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - friends of the podcast offering great savings to RUNEGADE listeners.

Connect with Todd, Mark and Harvey:

• ​Email: [email protected]
• ​Todd on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@altramarathonman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• ​Mark on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@runclemark⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• ​Harvey on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@altra_harvey⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• ​⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RUNEGADE on Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Path Projects⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | our favourite running gear and apparel. Look great and perform to your potential by gearing up with Path Projects. Elite running gear and apparel, by runners, for runners. Hats, T-shirts, base liners, hoodies, shorts, jackets ... everything performs. Use code TRP10 for 10% off (limited time)

Unlocking the Art of Ultra Running with Ian Sharman

"There's no amount of training that will fix bad tactics and bad execution. - this book is more about how you execute better, not just how you get fitter." - Ian Sharman

Comment your biggest takeaway for a chance to win a special RUNEGADE prize

This episode is sponsored by Thrive Protein | Canadian made supplements, nutrition, and hydration to fuel all your adventures. Check them out: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thrive Protein⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use the code RUNEGADE to save 20% off your order.

Ian Sharman is a British-American ultrarunning legend, four-time Leadville Trail 100 champion, Grand Slam of Ultrarunning record holder, and one of the most respected coaches in the sport. With over 250 marathons and ultras completed, multiple USATF 100-mile Trail National titles, and nine top-10 finishes at the Western States 100, Ian brings decades of elite racing experience and coaching wisdom.

He is the founder of Sharman Ultra Coaching and the author of the new book The Art of Ultrarunning.

Whether you run 5Ks, marathons, or 200-mile ultramarathons, these universal principles will help you run longer, smarter, avoid burnout, and actually enjoy the journey.

Main Takeaways:

• Why tactics and execution beat raw fitness in almost every race
• The simple “break your race into thirds” pacing strategy used by elites
• Why easy miles are the real secret to durability and injury prevention
• How to train for specificity and race-day execution
• Mindset shifts that turn suffering into joy and pressure into performance
• The Art of Ultrarunning — Ian's latest book on applying tactical mastery to all distances
• Sharman Ultra Coaching — Coaching services for runners seeking personalized guidance

Connect with Ian Here:

• Twitter
• Instagram
• Website

Timestamps:

00:00 - The universal truth: fast or slow, good tactics shine

02:08 - Ian’s storied career and achievements in ultrarunning

04:13 - Running to the Start Line?

07:11 - The Art of Ultrarunning08:36 - Pacing breakthrough - racing in thirds

11:26 - Why easy miles are the secret to long-term performance

13:46 - Real-world examples of pacing mistakes and lessons

15:12 - Durability and its role in race success

17:08 - Specificity in training: mimicking race terrain and effort

20:10 - Learning through experience: coaching and racing

21:56 - The three sections of the book: Training, Racing, Beyond

27:26 - Choosing stories: friends and legends

29:44 - Handling pressure and mental game in races

33:42 - The art of executing like a pro

39:39 - The legendary Bruce Fordyce’s mindset and approach

43:16 - Raceday stories: rivalries, humor, and characters

50:37 - New upcoming races and goals

58:41 - How to find Ian and team at Sharman Ultra Coaching

Final thought: Running is an art, a science, and a continual journey of learning. Whether you're throwing costumes or pacing like a maestro, the true mastery lies in how you execute your race from start to finish - and most importantly, how you enjoy the process.

So go ahead - embark on your own art of running - any distance

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Save $$$ with RUNEGADE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - friends of the podcast offering great savings to RUNEGADE listeners.

Connect with Todd, Mark and Harvey:

• ​Email: [email protected]
• ​Todd on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@altramarathonman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• ​Mark on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@runclemark⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• ​Harvey on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@altra_harvey⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• ​⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RUNEGADE on Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Path Projects⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | our favourite running gear and apparel. Look great and perform to your potential by gearing up with Path Projects. Elite running gear and apparel, by runners, for runners. Hats, T-shirts, base liners, hoodies, shorts, jackets ... everything performs. Use code TRP10 for 10% off (limited time, first-time purchase)

"You know what, if you got to be good at something, I am good at failing. But I'm also good at showing up the next year. So that's the key that has to go with failing is you can't quit when you fail. And so you really it's just another attempt. It's just another attempt when you keep going back out there." - Bill Bradley

This episode is sponsored by Thrive Protein | Canadian made supplements, nutrition, and hydration to fuel all your adventures. Check them out: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thrive Protein⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use the code RUNEGADE to save 20% off your order.

Have you ever felt giving up is the easiest option? Think again. Epic Bill Bradley's story is a masterclass in resilience, grit, and showing that failure isn't the end - it's just another attempt. If you're chasing your own impossible - whether it's an ultra marathon or life’s big challenges - Bill’s journey proves that persistence, mindset, and a willingness to embrace discomfort can turn setbacks into comebacks.

In this episode:

• ​Bill's fearless approach to the hardest races
• ​Why quitting is never an option
• ​The importance of mental "brainwashing" to stay positive
• ​Lessons from Denali, Arrowhead 135, and Death Valley
• ​Tips to train smarter, not harder, and aging with strength
• ​Overing fears
• ​Tip on gear, nutrition, and preparing for extreme runs
• ​The role of mindset and maintaining relentless pursuit

Epic Bill's story underscores that in endurance sport - and in life - it's the willingness to keep trying, to show up despite setbacks, that defines true success. Whether you're aiming for your first marathon or aiming to climb your personal Denali, remember: It's just another attempt. Keep going.

Find More Bill Bradley Here:

• ​Bill on Instagram: @epicbillbradley
• ​Epic Bill Bradley Website
• ​Epic Bill Bradley YouTube
• ​Epic Bill Movie on Amazon
• ​Epic Bill Movie on Apple
• ​Bill on X: @epicbillbradley

We thank Epic Bill for becoming a RUNEGADE - Woo! Woo!

In a world of runners, be a RUNEGADE.

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Save $$$ with RUNEGADE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - friends of the podcast offering great savings to RUNEGADE listeners.

Connect with Todd, Mark and Harvey:

• ​Email: [email protected]
• ​Todd on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@altramarathonman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• ​Mark on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@runclemark⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• ​Harvey on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@altra_harvey⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• ​⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RUNEGADE on Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Path Projects⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | our favourite running gear and apparel. Look great and perform to your potential by gearing up with Path Projects. Elite running gear and apparel, by runners, for runners. Hats, T-shirts, base liners, hoodies, shorts, jackets ... everything performs. Use code TRP10 for 10% off (limited time)

"It's easy to push our dreams down the road. And I'm urging people not to do that because you don't know how long you're here. You take one mile at a time, right? One aid station at a time." - Julie B. Hughes

This episode is sponsored by Thrive Protein | Canadian made supplements, nutrition, and hydration to fuel all your adventures. Check them out: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thrive Protein⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use the code RUNEGADE to save 20% off your order.

In this episode, Julie B. Hughes shares her journey from running as a childhood joy to conquering an ultra marathon, all while weaving in powerful lessons on resilience, storytelling, and embracing the here and now. Julie conquered the mighty JFK50 Mile, America's oldest ultramarathon, by dedicating every mile to someone touched by cancer.

She shared her heroic journey in her new book: Miles of Meaning: From Doubter to JFK50 Mile Finisher

Whether you're a seasoned ultra runner or just contemplating a big leap, Julie’s insights remind us that one step, one mile, one story at a time is enough to create profound change.

In this episode, we discuss:

• How running mirrors writing: slow, steady, truth-telling
• How friendship with fear builds resilience
• The transformational power of storytelling
• Merging mental training and physical prep for an ultra
• The importance of gratitude and presence
• Her training strategies: nutrition, pacing, mental hacks
• The history and community spirit of the JFK 50 Miler
• Practical tips for balancing family, training, and life
• Significance of coaches and the power of showing up

Connect with Julie:

• Miles of Meaning - Julie's new book
• Julie's Website
• Julie on Substack
• Julie on Instagram: @runtowritejulie

Sign up for the JFK50 Mile Here: Accept the Challenge

Keep showing up, keep running your story. It’s not about perfect miles or perfect sentences - it's about staying in the race, one step at a time.

We thank Julie for becoming a RUNEGADE.

In a world of runners, be a RUNEGADE.

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Save $$$ with RUNEGADE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - friends of the podcast offering great savings to RUNEGADE listeners.

Connect with Todd, Mark and Harvey:

• ​Email: [email protected]
• ​Todd on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@altramarathonman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• ​Mark on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@runclemark⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• ​Harvey on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@altra_harvey⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• ​⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RUNEGADE on Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Path Projects⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | our favourite running gear and apparel. Look great and perform to your potential by gearing up with Path Projects. Elite running gear and apparel, by runners, for runners. Hats, T-shirts, base liners, hoodies, shorts, jackets ... everything performs. Use code TRP10 for 10% off (limited time)

"To me, grit is really about being faced with adversity or getting hit with something and not collapsing under the weight of it. But being able to come back not only to baseline, but to go above baseline based on training, based on that strength that you've built." - Eric Hodgdon

This episode is sponsored by Thrive Protein | Canadian made supplements, nutrition, and hydration to fuel all your adventures. Check them out: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thrive Protein⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use the code RUNEGADE to save 20% off your order.

Eric Hodgdon, widely known as The Grit Guy, is a 2x TEDx speaker, Amazon bestselling author, and leading transition coach who empowers high-achievers to break free from corporate constraints and build resilient, purpose-driven lives and businesses. With over 25 years in corporate leadership, Eric draws on profound personal experience - including navigating the grief of losing his daughter - to teach the power of grit, resilience, and a growth mindset. Through his work as a lifestyle business mentor, grief coach, and founder of The Grit Guy, he helps ambitious professionals launch parallel incomes, navigate major life transitions, and create futures they truly control.

In this heartfelt and powerful episode, Eric takes us on a journey through life's setbacks, grief, and the transformative power of resilience and storytelling.

From overcoming personal tragedy to helping others find their strength, Eric demonstrates that real grit isn’t armour, but response - built through vulnerability, purpose, and connection.

In this episode:

• Eric’s transition from a successful IT career to resilience coaching after facing profound loss
• The true meaning of grit
• How storytelling heals the brain and fosters universality in pain and recovery
• The myth that time heals all wounds and why proactive steps accelerate healing
• Strategies for helping others through grief and building resilience in personal and professional life
• The importance of embracing vulnerability and living purposefully
• Practical insights on practicing and preparing for life’s challenges, including public speaking and racing

Connect with Eric:

• ⁠Instagram: @thegritguy⁠
• The Grit Guy Website – Learn how Eric helps you transition from employee to entrepreneur

Resources and More:

• The Little Book of Talent by Daniel Coyle – Discover why struggle is essential for growth
• Steven Pressfield - The War of Art – Overcome resistance and unlock your creative potential

This episode reminds us that resilience is built day by day, through response over armour, story over silence. Whether you're running, working, or facing life's unexpected setbacks, embracing vulnerability, connection, and a growth mindset can transform your pain into purpose. If you’re navigating your storm, Eric’s message is clear - you're not alone, and the next step is always possible.

In a world of runners, be a RUNEGADE.

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Save $$$ with RUNEGADE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - friends of the podcast offering great savings to RUNEGADE listeners.

Connect with Todd, Mark and Harvey:

• ​Email: [email protected]
• ​Todd on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@altramarathonman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• ​Mark on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@runclemark⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• ​Harvey on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@altra_harvey⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• ​⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RUNEGADE on Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Path Projects⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | our favourite running gear and apparel. Look great and perform to your potential by gearing up with Path Projects. Elite running gear and apparel, by runners, for runners. Hats, T-shirts, base liners, hoodies, shorts, jackets ... everything performs. Use code TRP10 for 10% off (limited time)

Jade Belzburg: The Quiet Strength Behind the Ultra TrailI Star

"I just kept telling myself that I was doing the best I could and I wanted to stay relaxed because while I was solely focused on being in the canal path, I was also aware that there were a lot of miles left after I got off of the canal path." - Jade Belzberg on her way to win the 2025 JFK50

This episode is sponsored by Thrive Protein | Canadian made supplements, nutrition, and hydration to fuel all your adventures. Check them out: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thrive Protein⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use the code RUNEGADE to save 20% off your order.

This episode, we sit down with Jade Belzburg, an inspiring Canadian ultra runner whose journey exemplifies curiosity, discipline, and authentic passion for the trails. Jade’s story reveals how relentless curiosity and love for the sport can propel you forward. Her racing career spans over 70 races and some of the most challenging terrains, all while maintaining a sense of joy and purpose.

In this episode:

• Jade shares her unconventional entry into ultra running, shifting from a non-athletic background to racing
• She discusses her approach to race strategy, including pacing, nutrition, and mental tactics
• What it takes to balance a demanding sport with a love for animals and the simple pleasures of life
• The importance of enjoyment and authenticity in ultra running, and why not taking yourself too seriously can be your secret weapon
• Key insights into training for ultras, from long-distance buildup to transitioning from marathons
• How injury, setbacks, and DNF experiences shape resilience and growth in the sport
• How animals, nature, and the outdoors influence Jade’s perspective on endurance and presence

Connect with Jade:

• Coaching: Lifefoot Coaching
• Jade on Substack
• Jade on Instagram: @jadebelzberg

This episode reminds us that the journey to endurance isn’t always about raw talent or early promise, but often about consistent curiosity, joy for the craft, and making space for life’s simple beauty - even if it involves caring for nearly 20 animals. Jade embodies that quietly fierce spirit that turns a love for running into a life of authentic excellence.

Thank you to Jade, a true RUNEGADE.

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Save $$$ with RUNEGADE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - friends of the podcast offering great savings to RUNEGADE listeners.

Connect with Todd, Mark and Harvey:

• ​Email: [email protected]
• ​Todd on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@altramarathonman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• ​Mark on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@runclemark⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• ​Harvey on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@altra_harvey⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• ​⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RUNEGADE on Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Path Projects⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | our favourite running gear and apparel. Look great and perform to your potential by gearing up with Path Projects. Elite running gear and apparel, by runners, for runners. Hats, T-shirts, base liners, hoodies, shorts, jackets ... everything performs. Use code TRP10 for 10% off (limited time)

"The basic idea ... we make a shoe that lets your foot sit in its normal position and doesn't squeeze the toes together. And it's perfectly balanced and kind of gets out of the way of any biomechanical alterations that other shoes might be creating." - Colby Gould

This episode is sponsored by Thrive Protein | Canadian made supplements, nutrition, and hydration to fuel all your adventures. Check them out: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thrive Protein⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use the code RUNEGADE to save 20% off your order.

Most runners don’t realize that the shoes they wear could be quietly sabotaging their progress - and their injuries. Fooled by marketing gimmicks and grifters, we keep buying shoes that unfortunately contribute to the injuries we runners seem to run into.

Colby Gould, ultra runner and the driving force behind Altra’s radical, foot-friendly philosophy, reveals how ditching the high drops and narrow toes boxes can transform your run. Whether you're lacing up for long-distance trails or just trying to stay injury-free.

Colby’s journey from college soccer player to trail enthusiast is rooted in one simple idea: your foot was made to move naturally. After discovering that traditional shoes squeeze the toes and restrict movement, he embraced the Altra approach—shoes shaped like feet, with room to splay, zero drop, and the space to run as we were designed to.

We break down the core principles that set Altra apart: the foot-shaped toe box, balanced stack height, and the philosophy of letting your foot be a foot. Colby discusses how these ideas are not just trendy and they can change lives.

Why does this matter? Because ignoring foot mechanics risks endless injuries, lost miles, and giving up what should be a lifelong joy: running - whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out this episode is for anyone sick of injuries, curious about running smarter, or just wondering if your shoes are holding you back.

More Colby Here:

• Colby on Instagram: @altracoby
• Altra Running

We thank Colby for becoming a RUNEGADE.

In a world of runners, be a RUNEGADE.

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Save $$$ with RUNEGADE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - friends of the podcast offering great savings to RUNEGADE listeners.

Connect with Todd, Mark and Harvey:

• ​Email: [email protected]
• ​Todd on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@altramarathonman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• ​Mark on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@runclemark⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• ​Harvey on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@altra_harvey⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• ​⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RUNEGADE on Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Path Projects⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | our favourite running gear and apparel. Look great and perform to your potential by gearing up with Path Projects. Elite running gear and apparel, by runners, for runners. Hats, T-shirts, base liners, hoodies, shorts, jackets ... everything performs. Use code TRP10 for 10% off (limited time)

The Unexpected Power of Treats: Why French Toast and Beer Make You a Better Runner with Kelly Chiusano and Grace Lee.

This episode is sponsored by *Thrive Protein* | Canadian made supplements, nutrition, and hydration to fuel all your adventures. Check them out: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Thrive Protein⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use the code RUNEGADE to save 20% off your order.

In this episode, Kelly and Grace share their inspiring journeys from half marathons, to marathons and beyond to help you with your next PR.Fresh voices in the field of running and coaches through The Striders NYC, they're fast, they're encouraging and they provide shining of examples that we can balance way more than we believe possible.

Whether you're chasing your first 5K or your next marathon PR their insights on fueling, patience, and balance will change your perspective on what it takes to keep going when it matters most.In this episode, we explore:

• ​Kelly's evolution from a beginner to a six-star marathon finisher, highlighting the importance of fueling and patience
• ​Transformation into a resilient unner, emphasizing trust in the process and mindset shifts
• ​Practical tips on pacing, slow runs, and the myth of zone two training
• ​How to manage negative thoughts and silence the inner critic during tough miles
• ​Secrets behind their favorite races—London, Berlin, New York—and what made these memories special
• ​The role of cross-training like kickboxing and strength training to enhance running performance
• ​Strategies for effective recovery and making room for fun amid busy schedules

More Kelly and Grace

• ​Kelly on Instagram: @kellychiusano
• ​Grace on Instagram: @gleeshyne
• ​Coaching: The Striders NYC

We thank Kelly and Grace for becoming RUNEGADEs.

In a world of runners, be a RUNEGADE.

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Save $$$ with RUNEGADE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - friends of the podcast offering great savings to RUNEGADE listeners.

Connect with Todd, Mark and Harvey:

• ​Email: [email protected]
• ​Todd on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@altramarathonman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• ​Mark on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@runclemark⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• ​Harvey on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@altra_harvey⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• ​⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RUNEGADE on Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Path Projects⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | our favourite running gear and apparel. Look great and perform to your potential by gearing up with Path Projects. Elite running gear and apparel, by runners, for runners. Hats, T-shirts, base liners, hoodies, shorts, jackets ... everything performs. Use code TRP10 for 10% off (limited time)