Oct 2025
Cross-Training Masterclass: Coach Megan Flanagan on How to Add Other Sports to Your Running
Megan Flanagan is a former collegiate athlete and writer for Outside Magazine, a certified running coach and personal trainer, and a Spartan Elite podium athlete. She has a bachelor's in Psychology & Nutrition, a master's in Public Health, and has finished four 100-mile races. Me ... Show More
59m 30s
Oct 2025
Train Like A Pro: Exercise Scientist Andy Galpin On Fitness Fundamentals, The 9 Adaptations, & Why Your Training Isn't Working
Andy Galpin is a PhD in exercise bioenergetics, professor at Parker University, and elite performance coach to professional and Olympic athletes. This conversation explores his framework of nine fitness adaptations and why many people plateau in what could be called the "gray zon ... Show More
2h 37m
Feb 2025
#92 - The Healing Powers of Sleep
<p>This week Matt explores dreams, questioning if their specific content matters beyond the normal benefits of REM sleep. This episode examines dreaming's significance for creativity, memory integration, and its role as emotional first aid.</p><p>The discussion then introduc ... Show More
22m 38s
Aug 2025
How to Improve the 3 Running Thresholds (Z2, LT, and VO2 Max), with Phil Batterson, PhD
Phil Batterson is a competitive runner, former running coach, and the founder of Critical Oxygen. Phil has a PhD in human bioenergetics and a love for all sorts of endurance sports, from rowing to track and field and ultras. His goal with Critical Oxygen is to teach athletes and ... Show More
1h 19m
Nov 6
Isometrics vs. Strength vs. Plyos: What's Missing in Your Strength Training with Dr. Matt Silver
Dr. Matthew Silver is a physical therapist, author, and owner of Alpha Project Phyzio and Performance in Maryland. His book Built to Run is now available. While he set his college's 8k record and made the all-conference team, injuries prematurely ended Matt's career, sparking his ... Show More
1h 3m
Oct 2025
How to Build Physiological Resilience in the Marathon with Coach John Davis, PhD
John Davis holds a PhD in Biomechanics, coaches elite marathoners, and is the author of Modern Training and Physiology for Middle and Long Distance Runners. His newest book is a masterclass on marathon preparation: Marathon Excellence for Everyone. It includes new research on tra ... Show More
1h 9m
In this episode of the Coaches Compass, Mike simplifies the process of creating content that attracts the audience that you want to serve. Many coaches get paralyzed by content creation. They don't know what to say or what to write. This episode will give you a simple and effective framework so you never run out of ideas. For a 2 week free trial for nutrit ... Show More
<p>There's a lot of nutrition misinformation out there for runners, and many of us would be better off being less strict about our fuel.</p> <p> </p> <p>Kylee Van Horn and Zoë Rom are co-hosts of the podcast Your Diet Sucks.</p> <p> </p> <p>Kylee is the founder and owner of the s ... Show More
<p>There's a lot of confusing info on the internet when it comes to building endurance.</p> <p> </p> <p>Let's get you the knowledge you need to set you up for a strong, injury-free year. Listen to get answers to these questions:</p> <p> </p> <ul> <li dir="ltr">How do I build endu ... Show More
