Running is a gloriously democratic and accessible sport. All you need is a pair of shoes and the will to start moving your legs. It's so seemingly simple, that you may never think to figure out how you might get better at it — you just follow what your peers may be doing (who may not know anything more than you do), or pick up tips that percolate through soc ... Show More
May 2024
2557: How To Make Running Suck Less by Lea Genders on Exercise Plans & Cardiovascular Training
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Episode 2557:
Explore the transformative power of running with Lea Genders, as she shares her insights on making the experience mor ... Show More
9m 52s
Apr 2023
296. Body Positions, Cues, and Cadence: The Ultimate Running Form Episode with Paul Mackinnon
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Running form has often focused on concepts like cadence and footstrike to create change and improve efficiency. But a "top down" approach - focusing on the arms, torso, and <a href= "https://strengthrunning.com/cues/">cues</a> - is an innovative ... Show More
1h 11m
Jun 2023
306. Building Community, Solo vs. Group Runs, & Peeking Inside Boulder's Running Scene with Jon Levitt
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This week's guest on the podcast has the amazing ability to build community wherever he goes. On an average week, you may find him leading a group of 40 runners or training alongside past Olympians. Jonathan Levitt is a runner and host of the Fo ... Show More
1 h
Apr 2023
297. Running Log Best Practices + the new Performance Training Journal!
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you're looking to take your running to the next level, strategic use of a training log can help you get there. Using a journal to collect your thoughts, plan your goals, and analyze your short and long-term training can provide unique insight ... Show More
20m 1s
Mar 2018
382 - Can You Run Faster by Training Slower?
<p>Training slow has been seen as a sign of weakness or laziness. However, if you want to run (or bike, or swim) faster, a smart approach is to slow down and train “slowly by slowly.” Read the transcript at https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/can-you-run-fas ... Show More
14m 9s
Apr 2024
How to Stay Healthy By Strengthening Your Midstance, with Coach Chris Johnson, DPT
<p dir="ltr">The midstance phase of a running stride is a crucial element of running form, but many runners are ignoring it. If you have weaknesses, imbalances, or poor movement patterns, this is the part of the gait cycle that will show it.</p> <p dir="ltr">Chris Johnson, DPT is ... Show More
54m 40s