Pro Running News
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Announcement
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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E56 - Whereabouts Failures and The US Marathon Trials
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dave and Matt discuss some Athletics Integrity Unit news this week with one of the world's best 1500m and 5000m runners handed a suspension. Dave ...
E55 - US Olympic Marathon Trials Preview
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most competitive Marathons in the United States of America takes place this weekend - the USA Olympic Marathon Trials. Both the womens and ...
E54 - Choosing Your Next Marathon
27 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A listener asks about racing the marathon and how to select your next one. Dave and Matt discuss.
E53 - Hendrik Pfeiffer's Remarkable Road To A 2:07 Marathon
19 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hendrik Pfeiffer ran 2:07:14 at the Houston Marathon last weekend to run an Olympic Qualifying time and become the 4th fastest German of all time. Hen...
E52 - How Important is VO2Max
12 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What is VO2max? Is Garmin VO2Max accurate? How much is genetic vs trainable? What contributes to running performance? Dave and Matt discuss vo2 Max an...
E51 - Social Media & Runners - What is Influence?
05 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Matt and Dave discuss social media and runners, prompted by an article in Trailrunner Magazine about influencers vs pros and some rece...
E50 - Youth or Experience in Running, which dominates?
29 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Pro Running News Matt and Dave discuss age and running courtesy of a listener question. Does the recovery ability of youth trump th...
E49 - Ekiden - The Most Watched Running Event Annually
15 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 49 Dave and Matt discuss the build up to Ekiden - the world's most watched running event that happens every year between January 1 and ...
E48 - Valencia Marathon 2023 Recap
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Another year on and Valencia is still arguably the fastest marathon in the world. Covering all the regular things you'd expect: Race coverage, re...
E47 - How Often Should You Have Rest Days & Deload Weeks?
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A listener of the show asks about burn out and taking recovery days and weeks. Dave and Matt discuss the question and answers in detail. We recently ...
E46 - The USA Olympic Marathon Trials
24 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There's been some recent discussions around the USA Olympic Marathon Trials start time changing with a majority of athletes proposing to USATF to ...
E45 - Bodyweight and RED-S
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A listener of the show asks about balancing weight loss with training and the possible effects of RED-S and how to avoid it. Dave and Matt discuss. S...
Ep 44 - New York Marathon - A Tale of 2 Races
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dave and Matt discuss the 2023 New York Marathon in detail - reflecting on both the women's and men's elite fields, results, commentary, DNF&#...
Ep 43 - Can you use Protein Instead of Carbs?
03 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Anne Haug - 2nd place finisher at the World Ironman Championships last month shared that she uses Protein in the form of Amino Acids to fuel during ra...
Ep 42 - Are your Competitors Doping?
27 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dave and Matt discuss Kenyan 2:02 Marathoner Titus Ekiru being banned for 10 years as well as a disturbing study about doping in recreational sports. ...
E41 - Is the Half Marathon Disrespected?
20 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dave and Matt discuss the Half Marathon, the relatively new series "SuperHalf's" that has recently had the Berlin Half Marathon join and...
E40 - Chicago Marathon - Echos of London & Pacing Lessons
13 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The 2023 Chicago Marathon featured a men's marathon world record, the 2nd fastest female marathon of all time and plenty of surprises. Dave and Ma...
E39 - Evolution in World-Class Endurance Training Practices
06 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An expert panel of 25 acknowledged sport scientists asked the following 2 questions: Q1 - What are the most important trends related directly or indir...
E38 - Berlin Marathon 2023 - New WR and the Questions it Brings
29 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The 2023 Berlin Marathon bought world records, national records and some surprising results from the elites. In this episode Dave and Matt discuss the...
E37 - Recovering from Endurance Events and Courtney Dauwalter
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 37 of Pro Running News covers lessons from the ultra endurance world and Courtney Dauwalter's other-worldly efforts in the world's thr...
E36 - World Championships Observations & Paris 2024 Looms
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We recap the World Championships, our observations, thoughts and take aways. We also discuss things to watch for with respect to Paris 2024. We touch...
E35 - Chicago Marathon Fields Deep Dive & Are Race Bonuses Fair?
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 35 Dave and Matt discuss the fast Chicago Marathon fields and how both the mens and womens races might play out. They also question if the ...
E34 - What Sensors and Technology Should Runners Use? (Part 2)
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Please enjoy Part 2 of all things sensors and technology for runners- featuring core temperature sensors, continuous glucose monitors, power meters, r...
E33 - What Sensors and Technology Should Runners Use? (Part 1)
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Runners have more devices and technology available to them than ever before. What sensors and technology should runners use? Dave and Matt discuss the...
E32 - Velocity Based Training, Long Relays & Pre Race Pooping
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Dave and Matt discuss Velocity Based Training, Matt's experience at EuroTrip (the European version of The Speed Project - a 400km poin...
E31 - Race and Event Coverage in Running + The Impact of Media Rights
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dave and Matt discuss the running and track & field race and event coverage and the impact the media rights have on the accessability of the coverage....
E30 - Sifan Hassan's Crazy Racing Schedule Including Chicago Marathon, Balancing 5k/10k & Marathon
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Sifan Hassan annouced that she'll be lining up at the Chicago Marathon in the first week of October. The Chicago Marathon is just 6 weeks af...
E29 - How Much Should We Worry About Running Technique?
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's Pro Running News episode we answer a listener question from Jack about running technique and the importance of focusing on it in traini...
E28 - How much faster will you run in Superspikes? Should you wear Supershoes in training?
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How fast would a 4:00 miler run if they switched into superspikes? What are the pros and cons of wearing shoeshoes in training? Dave and Matt dive int...
E27 - Run Streaks, Ultra Records and Big Q qualifiers
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Show Notes: Candice's Instagram: https://instagram.com/runcandicerun?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Aleksandr Breaks World Record: https://worldathletics.or...
E26 - Best Supplements for Runners (Part 2)
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Beta alanine, bicarb, creatine, glycerol, beetroot - have you been using any of these supplements in training? Dave and Matt discuss the pros, cons an...
E25 - Best Supplements for Runners (Part 1)
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A listener of the show asks Matt and Dave about supplements for runners and the hosts dive deep into the topic, speaking more specifically about Carbo...
E24 - Why 7 day training cycles don’t make sense
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Most of us train Monday to Sunday with specific types of training sessions on specific days, for example - Intervals on Tuesday and Long Run on Sunday...
E23 - Ultra-Cheating, Backyard Pooping & Press Conflict
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 23 Dave and Matt discuss a few minor topics to hit the running headlines over the last few weeks - an ultra runner caught cheating using a ...
E22 - London Marathon & Coronation of New Running Royalty
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There were big surprises in both the mens and womens races at the London Marathon 2023 - Dave and Matt discuss how it all went down on April 23rd. Sh...
E21 - Boston marathon, Betting & IG Polls
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dave and Matt share thoughts and opinions on the 127th Boston Marathon that took place last Monday. Who would have picked Eliud Kipchoge to place 6th ...
E20 - What’s the best surface to run on?
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dave and Matt answer a question sent in by a listener of the show about training on the treadmill vs training on other surfaces - which is the best us...
E19 - Painkillers, Russian drugs & Cannabis - Updates to Banned Substances List
10 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dave and Matt discuss some updates to the banned substances list including pain killers, russian drugs and an amendment to the rules around Cannabis. ...
E18 - Are Ketone Esters the New EPO?
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Exogenous Ketones and the benefits are being studied closely right now and many professional athletes have recently discovered this new supplement and...
E17 - Are All Elite Athletes Doping?
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dave and Matt discuss doping again a couple of days after Zane Robertson's 8 year suspension was confirmed for testing positive for EPO. The two discu...
E16 - Runners Aren't "Strong"
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: Dave and Matt discuss the terminology used for runners being able to back up and recover well between races and training sessions and...
E15 - The Norwegian System and Double Threshold Days
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dave and Matt discuss the Norwegian approach to training (running and triathlon) and the inclusion of Double Threshold Days - what are they, who shoul...
E14 - How to Fix Running
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dave and Matt discuss some ideas around how to improve the sport (increase viewership, athlete salaries, popularity) of running via introducing more r...
E13 - It's Gotta Be The Shoes
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 13 of Pro Running News: Dave and Matt answer a listener question about elite runners and their use of modified/custom insoles. Dave is the ...
E12 - Should You Pull Out of Your Next Marathon?
04 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Pro Running News Matt and Dave discuss the impacts of requiring to take time off during a Marathon build up. How much will time off...
E11 - The Role of Managers in Running
04 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Pro Running News we discuss Athlete Managers. What do managers actually do? What are their true responsibilities relating to athlet...
E10 - Stepping Up To The Marathon
04 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Pro Running News. In this episode we discuss the current trend of 800m-1500m-5km athletes stepping up to the Marathon in light of the ...
E9 - Is the Marathon really 42.195km?
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 9 of Pro Running News we discuss the topic of GPS and answer the questions: How are marathon courses measured? How are marathon courses run...
E8 - Strava - the good, the bad and the costly
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this Episode of Pro Running News we discuss the recent increased cost of Strava subscription with a broader view of Strava. Is Strava a training to...
E7 - Are World Marathon Major's Worth it?
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 7 of Pro Running News we discuss the World Marathon Majors. We look at the different levels of classification of road races, what is requir...
E6 - Overtraining, Rhabdomyolysis and Collapse during a Marathon
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss a listener question submitted, touching on a recent article from Outside Online. We touch on collpase and cardiac issues...
E5 - Are the new World Athletics Regulations for Qualification good for the sport?
02 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 5 of Pro Running News - David and Matt analyse the new World Athletics Regulations for automatic selection and points selection and discuss...
E4 - Valencia Marathon - did we see the new King and Queen of Marathoning?
26 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 4 of Pro Running News - Matt & Dave cover the recent Valencia marathon & the results from the top end of the field. Specifically they exami...
E3 - Can Eliud Kipchoge win Boston?
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 3 of Pro Running News David and Matt discuss Eliud Kipchoge's chances of winning Boston Marathon 2023, what his plans might be over the com...
E2 - Where have all the rockstar runners gone?
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 2 of Pro Running News David and Matt discuss the media landscape in running and how it may be falling behind other sports such as Triathlon...
E1 - Doping and the case against Kenya
10 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 1 we discuss doping and the possibility of Kenya being banned by World Athletics this week. Resources dissussed in the podcast: Article o...
Welcome to Pro Running News
10 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Pro Running News. A podcast by Sweat Elite Founder Matt Fox and Medical Doctor and Exercise Physiologist David Lipman. We bring you running...