The Strength Running Podcast

By Jason Fitzgerald

What's The Strength Running Podcast about?

Running and coaching tips for beginner and advanced runners with Coach Jason Fitzgerald. Featuring guests like Nick Symmonds and Shalane Flanagan, listeners will learn how to race faster, stay healthy, prevent running injuries, and get stronger in this informative and fun podcast.

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284. How to Schedule Runnin...

01.26.2023

If your job requires unconventional hours, it can be a struggle to find the time to run. But with a little creativity, even runners with challenging schedules can train to improve and reach their goals! This week’s episode features a ...

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01.26.2023 284. How to Schedule Running with Unconventional Work Hours If your job requires unconventional hours, it can be a struggle to find the time to run. But with a little creativity, even runners with challenging schedules can train to improve and reach their goals! This week’s episode features a ...
01.19.2023 283. New Runner Q&A (Heart Rate, Strength, Mileage, and More) with Mark Kennedy Are you a new runner or looking to get back into the sport after a long break? This episode is for you! We tackle all the questions to help you get started, run comfortably, and develop an amazing lifelong habit. ...
01.12.2023 282. Marathon Myths, Half-Truths, and Mistakes with Author and Coach Sam Murphy Sam Murphy is a journalist, author and running coach. She has written for numerous newspapers and magazines over the last 20 years, and pens the enduring Murphy's Lore column in Runner's World magazine. As a long time runner, Sam has ...
01.05.2023 281. Fasting, Blood Sugar, and Diabetes with Sports Dietitian Meghann Featherstun Meet Meghann Featherstun - a Registered Dietitian and board certified specialist in sports dietetics. Meghann is also a talented runner, having broken 3 hours in the marathon after starting to run as an adult in 2009. Throughout our discussion Meghann ...
12.29.2022 280. How to Keep Improving As a Master’s Runner (a new coaching call!) This week’s podcast features a coaching call with a runner named Bradford. After a year of fast racing, Bradford had a taste of success and is looking to make continued improvement as a new master’s runner. Having recently turned 40, ...
12.22.2022 279. World Mountain Running Champion Grayson Murphy on Long-Term Injury Recovery Grayson Murphy is a five-time Division 1 All-American, the 2019 World Mountain Running Champion, and the 2019 and 2021 US Mountain Running Champion. In addition to her racing success, Grayson is working on her Masters of Sustainable Natural Resources at ...
12.15.2022 278. Off-Season vs. Base Building: How to Structure Time Off What exatly is the "off-season?" In this episode, coach Jason Fitzgerald discusses the often-confusing off-season and why it's really a combination of time off and the early base phase of training. You'll learn how to plan that time off, what ...
12.08.2022 277. How to Build and Grow Running-Specific Confidence Any athlete who seeks to perform at their best knows the importance of mental training. Whether it’s a tough workout, a local 5k, or competing on the world stage at the Olympics, having confidence in your abilities will help you ...
12.01.2022 276. Running & Power: Exploring ‘Mechanical Output’ with David Roche If you haven’t thought much about power as it relates to your running, you’re not alone. As runners, power isn’t something that we often consider in our training. To help us understand power, we have David Roche with us today. ...
11.24.2022 275. Stability Training the Right Way, with Physical Therapist and Researcher Jay Dicharry What exactly is stability and how does it impact our running? Stability allows us to transform strength into speed. The good news is that building stability doesn’t require hours of strenuous workouts - most of what we need can be ...
11.17.2022 274. Training Fundamentals, “Full” Marathons, Road vs. Trails, and more (with Travis Macy) This week’s episode is with ultra endurance athlete Travis Macy. It was originally published on his podcast, The Travis Macy Show. Travis interviews me on a wide variety of topics, including training and strength work, running after COVID, and how ...
11.10.2022 273. A Behind-the-Scenes Coaching Call on How to Escape a Rut Whether it's illness, injury, or stale training, most runners have found themselves stuck in a rut at times. Learn the best way to assess your running and start making progress again with this one-on-one coaching call. This week’s episode features ...
11.03.2022 272. The Hidden Causes of Running Injuries, with Brodie Sharpe Most runners are familiar with common training flaws that can lead to injury - like running faster or farther than your body can handle. But understanding subtle causes of injury can make you a smarter, healthier runner and competitor. Our ...
10.27.2022 271. The Philadelphia Marathon Course Guide, with Race Director Kathleen Titus The Philadelphia Marathon is unique in its ability to provide big city race amenities coupled with an accessible, runner-focused event. This is your all-inclusive guide to Philly marathon weekend, from pre-race logistics to the post-race fanfare. Joining us is Philadelphia ...
10.20.2022 270. The Born to Run Training Philosophy, with Chris McDougall and Eric Orton Born to Run inspired runners all over the world with its story of the Tarahumara Indians alongside Christopher McDougall’s quest to run with more joy and less pain. The follow up book digs into the details of training principles you ...
10.13.2022 269. How to Fix Knee Pain: A Behind-the-Scenes Coaching Call Knee pain is a common and aggravating injury for many runners. In this week's coaching call, learn how to assess and fix your knee pain through strength work, training strategies, and more! This behind-the-scenes coaching call is with a Team ...
10.06.2022 268. High Mileage Tips, Tricks, and Philosophy, with Boulder Underground’s Matt Meyer Matt Meyer is a member of the Boulder Underground team, a running and strength coach at Revo Physiotherapy and Sports Performance, and owns a 2:34 marathon PR. With the help of an impressively high mileage training schedule, Matt's hoping to ...
09.29.2022 267. Author Matt Fitzgerald on How to Perfect the Art and Skill of Pacing The art of pacing yourself correctly is the key to success in workouts and races. But like any other skill, it requires practice and understanding what it really means to “listen to your body.” If you enjoy reading about running ...
09.22.2022 266. Should You Get a Running Coach? Tips and Q&A with Coach Bertrand “B” Newson Runners of all levels can benefit from coaching, but it’s important to find the right match to get the most out of your relationship. If you’re looking for a coach or considering getting certified as one, you’ll benefit from learning ...
09.15.2022 265. Dr. Asher Henry on How to Assess and Prevent Posterior Chain Injuries As a runner, keeping your posterior chain strong and functional is the key to healthy running. The muscles that make up the posterior chain comprise the entire back side of your body. Runners will primarily focus on the lower portion ...
09.08.2022 264. How to Engineer a Comeback from Injury, Illness, or a Failed Race (with Matt Chittim) We all face obstacles in our running, whether it’s illness, injury, or a race that doesn’t live up to our expectations. Learning how to navigate each of these challenges in a positive way is key to moving forward with our ...
09.01.2022 263. How to Optimize Strength Training for Running (Jason Gets Interviewed!) Strength training requires planning and periodization, just like running. Learn how to optimize your strength routine to get the best possible benefits from your efforts! This week’s episode features an interview from the Elevate Your Running Podcast, where the tables ...
08.25.2022 262. Reverse Engineering Efficient Running Form with Matt Minard DPT, CSCS Running form is a hot topic that can often confuse runners. This week’s guest offers actionable advice to help you discover your own best form to improve your running and stay healthy. Dr. Matt Minard runs the popular Learn 2 ...
08.18.2022 261. 5x National Champ Eoin Everard on Neuromuscular vs. Aerobic Runners, Muscle Activation, and Master’s Training There are broad elements of training that all runners need to work on in order to improve. But if you tailor your workouts to your unique physiology, you can continue to get stronger through your master’s years and beyond. A ...
08.11.2022 260. 3 Proven Ways to Build Endurance (Least to Most Risky!) While endurance may not be the sexiest word when it comes to better running, it is certainly the most essential. Endurance is a broad term that applies to every aspect of your running, whether you are looking to run longer, ...
08.04.2022 259. Running and Lifting: How Elizabeth Does Both As a Sub-3 Marathoner Listeners know I'm a relentless advocate of strength training, whether you're doing bodyweight exercises at home or lifting heavy in the gym. But some runners take strength training to a level above and beyond the rest of us - and ...
07.28.2022 258. Professor of Kinesiology Kim Dawson on Managing Pre-Race Anxiety Kim Dawson is a professor of kinesiology at Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo, ON, Canada. Her extensive education and research in psychomotor behaviour and exercise science gives her a deep understanding of the issues that affect performance. She has worked ...
07.21.2022 257. Get to Know Jason: An Interview with Strength Running’s Jason Fitzgerald Jason Fitzgerald is the driving force behind Strength Running's website, video channel, and podcast, but you may not know as much about his life behind the scenes. Today Jason gets interviewed about his history, advice for runners and entrepreneurs, his ...
07.14.2022 256. How to Be Adaptable and Flexible with Your Training with Coach Ryan Banta Living through the recent pandemic has made us acutely aware of the need to adapt to changing circumstances. We can only control the controllables, and there are very few of them! This week’s podcast guest has had an enormous impact ...
07.07.2022 255. How Ali Feller Got Hooked on Running, Podcasting, and Runners (like you!) Ali Feller has become a beacon of enthusiasm for the sport of running and its passionate, supportive community. Her podcast, Ali on the Run, is one of the most popular running podcasts out there, with hundreds of episodes and countless ...
06.30.2022 254. Running Imbalances: How to Prevent & Treat Asymmetries with Dr. Sarah Ceschin Running is essentially a series of one-legged hops repeated over and over again. The repetitive nature of running can exacerbate imbalances in any part of our body. While many mild asymmetries are normal and not necessarily cause for concern, others ...
06.23.2022 253. Pregnant & Postpartum Running with Dr. Rachel Selman DPT, CSCS Misconceptions and misunderstandings abound when it comes to running while pregnant and postpartum. With the research constantly evolving it can be tough to keep up, but patience in the recovery process will ultimately pay off in the long term. Dr. ...
06.16.2022 252. Everything You Need to Know About Marathon Fueling with Holley Samuel MEd, RD, CPT Holley Samuel is a Registered Dietitian who also happens to be a Boston Marathon Qualifier. She has a Master’s in Health Education and is a Certified Personal Trainer, and also happens to own a cookie company. Clearly, she knows how ...
06.09.2022 251. How 2x Olympian Kara Goucher Handles Expectations, Pressure, and Pre-Race Anxiety This week’s guest on the podcast needs no introduction. As one of America’s most dominant female runners, Kara Goucher earned a spot on the Olympic team in the 10,000 meters in 2008, and the marathon in 2012. She was second ...
06.02.2022 250. Mountain Runner Kelly Halpin on One-Hour Warm-ups and Well-Rounded Athleticism No matter how much you love running, all runners should strive to be athletes for success and longevity in the sport. Being well-rounded in pursuit of your goals can make you strong and fit for the long haul, both mentally ...
05.26.2022 249. Ultramarathoner Krissy Moehl on the Value of Adventures, Training Logs, and Reflection This week’s guest on the podcast, Krissy Moehl, is an elite ultramarathoner and coach who has had unique longevity in the sport and is helping her athletes to do the same. Krissy has completed hundreds of challenging races and has ...
05.19.2022 248. Running Form Best Practices and Gait Analysis with Dr. Anh Bui, DPT, CSCS Dr. Anh Bui is both a runner and an expert on running form and gait analysis. She competed in cross country and track at UC San Diego and her interest in physiology and biomechanics, in addition to helping injured runners, ...
05.12.2022 247. Football Player to 2:52 Marathoner: How Brent Ran 48 Minutes Faster Over 26.2 Miles If you didn't start running from a young age, can you still get really fast? Yes! Today's guest is Brent, a member of our Team Strength Running group, and he’s a prime example of how a commitment to consistent training ...
05.05.2022 246. The Big Stress Fracture Episode with Dr. Emily Kraus Stress fractures are an injury feared most by runners. And with good reason - they require extensive time off for healing and recovery. By understanding common risk factors, you can stay healthy and prevent this distressing diagnosis. Joining us is ...
04.28.2022 245. Running Explained’s Elisabeth Scott on Pacing, Easy Runs, Zone 2, and More Elisabeth Scott has coaching certifications from RRCA, USATF, and UESCA. She's also the host of the enormously popular Running Explained podcast. In this episode, we take listener questions! We're answering Questions from Jason's Instagram page on pacing, intensity, zones, distribution ...
04.21.2022 244. Recovery 101: The 5 Best Ways to Recover From Hard Running Without recovery, all those long runs, workouts, and training won't help you become a faster runner. We improve when we rest, so let's make sure we're recovering the right way! In this episode, Jason shares 5 of the most effective ...
04.14.2022 243. How to Build Real-World Mental Toughness (a behind the scenes coaching call) Training your brain to handle the difficult moments in workouts and races is an essential skill for runners. If you’re new to the mental training, this coaching call will help you learn the practical ways to develop and implement these ...
04.07.2022 242. Dr. Noel Brick on How to Think When Running Gets Difficult Dr. Noel Brick is a lecturer and researcher in sport and exercise physiology who focuses on attentional focus and cognitive strategies in endurance performance. You’re likely to know an athlete he has had an impact on: marathon world record holder ...
03.31.2022 241. Molly Huddle on the Ultimate Road Map for Female Distance Runners Molly Huddle is a two time Olympian and one of the greatest American distance runners in history. She is the current American record holder in the 10k and has set national records in the 20k and half marathon. She represented ...
03.24.2022 240. Strength vs. Power: How to Strength Train So You Race Faster with Professor Andy Galpin Andy Galpin, PhD has been an assistant professor at California State University Fullerton for more than a decade. He formerly won a Division 3 national football championship while earning his exercise science degree at Linfield College. He then got his ...
03.17.2022 239. Collegiate Strength Coach Angelo Gingerelli on Resistance Training for Endurance Runners Resistance training should not be considered cross-training for runners - it’s essential! Seton Hall Strength and Conditioning Coach Angelo Gingerelli has worked in the field for two decades and has extensive experience working with kids, collegiate athletes, and pro athletes. ...
03.10.2022 238. Movement Expert Kate Galliet on How to Prevent Your Next Big Injury What runner doesn’t aspire to become unbreakable? It’s never too late to learn how to listen to your body to make yourself a healthier, more durable athlete! Our guest is an expert on how to understand and speak your body’s ...
03.03.2022 237. Essential Ingredients In Your Running (and how to upgrade your training) Do you want to boost your training? Instead of focusing on new fads or training hacks, getting back to basic training essentials can pay big dividends with your running! The tables are turned this week as I get interviewed by ...
02.24.2022 236. Pro Adriana Nelson Reflects on a Lifetime of Opportunity, Adversity, and Runningstre/ It’s easy to overcomplicate running, whether it’s our goals, our training, or our recovery. Pro Adriana Nelson teaches us why simplicity and dedicated focus are key to a life well run. Adriana went on to earn 6 long-distance national track ...
02.17.2022 235. Training Essentials for Ultrarunning with Coach Jason Koop Jason Koop is one of the most sought after ultramarathon coaches in the country, the author of the most comprehensive manual on ultra training that exists, and a 20-year veteran of the coaching world. See his book, now in its ...

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