Run Free Podcast

Injuries and Strength Routines w/ Dr. Matt Silver

03 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Matt Silver joins Jay on the podcast this episode to talk about cooldowns, nutrition, strength routines, injury prevention and recovery, and much ...

Khem Rautela: Part Two

24 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Enjoy part two of Jay's time with Khem. This episode was also recorded in India. Amazing to know Run Free has a global impact and not just a natio...

Khem Rautela

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jay is in India and recorded this new podcast with runner, Khem Rautela, amidst the Himalayan Mountains, which is really cool. They talk about all kin...

Ryan Hall & Eric Meyer

07 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Powerhouse episode this time as Ryan Hall returns to the podcast and is also joined by Eric Meyer and his amazing story. Great discussion and a lot of...

Side Excursions

23 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, Run Free Co-Founder, Jay Stephenson, talks about the advantages and disadvantages to doing side excursions as runners and athletes. T...

Christian Estep

24 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Young Run Free athlete Christian Estep joins the podcast this week for a great discussion with Run Free Co-Founder, Jay Stephenson. We love coaching a...

Mark Fairley and Gatlin Holland

01 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Run Free Coach Mark Fairley along with Run Free athlete Gatlin Holland join Jay this week for a brand new episode with some great stories and discussi...

Tyler Moon

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What an incredible story we have for you this time with Tyler Moon. Trust us, you'll want to give this one a watch/listen as he and Jay have a fan...

Rory Linkletter

09 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You are in for a treat this week. Jay interviews Run Free Coach and a Canadian Legend, Rory Linkletter. Fantastic discussion on so many topics. Enjoy!...

Jay On Being an Older Athlete

26 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jay rides solo for this episode talking about what it means to be an "older" athlete now in his 40's and how that affects him and change...

Co-Founder Ryan Hall

12 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You are in for a treat this episode. Co-Founder Ryan Hall joins Co-Founder Jay Stephenson for a fantastic discussion about a bunch of different topics...

Dr. Matt Silver

05 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Matt Silver joins the podcast to talk about physical therapy, recovery, super shoes, foot integrity, mobility, strength training, and much more. T...

Kerry Boehner

28 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kerry Boehner joins the podcast for a great discussion with Run Free Co-Founder, Jay Stephenson.

C.J. Gustafson - Boxer Turned Runner

03 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, Jay talks with one of his Run Free athletes, C.J. Gustafson all about his journey from boxer to runner and how Run Free has impacted ...

Benefits of a Run Free Coach (with Chris Jackson and Cody Moore)

17 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jay is joined by Run Free Coach Cody Moore and Run Free athlete Chris Jackson to hear from Chris all about how much having a Run Free Coach in Cody ch...

Proper Eating and Nutrition Before Running A Marathon

17 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For this episode of the Run Free Podcast, both Jo Butler and Jennifer Galvez join Jay to discuss how to eat proper and get quality nutrition leading u...

Drew and Malachi Burnett on High School Success

07 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Run Free Co-Founder Jay Stephenson sits down with athletes Drew Burnett and his son, Malachi, who is also a Run Free athlete and one of the best high ...

Our take on methods for better sleep

25 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Jay and Chad talk about their personal journey's with sleep and how they have implemented different methods to improve their sleep qu...

Jay and Ryan on Not Coaching

04 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jay interviews Ryan Hall about the process of not coaching and Ryan's transition from coaching professional athletes. Great discussion that we hop...

The path to wholeness: Kristen Briglia's story of overcoming HA and RED's

31 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we chat with Run Free Athlete Kristen Briglia about her journey overcoming RED's (relative energy deficiency) and HA (hypothalamic...

Talking form, strength, and shoes with Dr. Matthew Silver

27 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we chat with the author of Built to Run, Dr. Matthew Silver. Matt is a long time runner with a passion for helping his fellow runners ...

The unsung hero of distance run training

29 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Jay and Chad chat about the the largest component of run training, aerobic runs. These runs bring a ton of value and fitness but don&...

A Chat with Rory Linkletter on his 2:08 Marathon Performance

02 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Ryan rejoins as co-host as we catch up with one of his athletes, professional runner and Run Free coach Rory Linkletter. This convers...

Jay's Nutritional Transformation

27 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Jay and Chad chat about their second metabolic tests with Calorify and how they both managed to change factors in their metabolic outp...

Double Threshold Training

27 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we talk about what double threshold training is, where it comes from, and who stands to benefit from this type of training methodology...

The Sprint Episode with Bradley Moon

20 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we chat with coach Bradley Moon about an underutilized training method for most distance runners, sprinting. Bradley shares his though...

How to use hill training to make you a better runner

01 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Ryan rejoins the podcast to talk about hill training with Jay and Chad. Topics include why hills are a beneficial tool for all runner...

Talking Sports Psychology with Shannon Thompson

08 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we talk in depth with Shannon Thompson, Performance Psychologist, about how to train our minds so that we can perform better and have ...

How Many Calories Do We Actually Burn: A Conversation with Hari Mix from Calorify

21 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hari Mix, CEO of Calorify, was a top level runner at Stanford and has a deep passion for alpinism. His experience in his extreme athletic endeavors a...

Find Yourself: A Conversation with Ultra Trail Runner Tim Tollefson

17 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we talk with one of America's top performing ultra trail runners Tim Tollefson. Tim shares lessons he's learned over his caree...

Catching up with 2:10 Marathoner CJ Albertson

18 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Podcast we chat with CJ about his training philosophy and how he has become one of America's fastest marathoners. CJ placed...

Chad Hall Marathon Debut Part.2

14 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Ryan and Chad pick up where they left off chatting about Chad's 2:12 marathon debut along with updates on training heading into t...

The Run Free Podcast: Chad Hall's 2:12 Marathon Debut

30 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Ryan does a Podcast takeover where he interviews brother Chad about his recent marathon debut at the Mesa Marathon 2023 where he finis...

The Run Free Podcast: How Eat for Running Performance with Jo Butler

25 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we sit down with our Run Free Nutrionist Jo Butler. In this conversation we go over fad diets to avoid, recommendations for various nu...

The Lessons of Sobriety with Run Free Athlete Nathan Deeter

12 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this Episode we sit down with Run Free athlete, Nathan Deeter, to talk about the lessons he has learned from his sobriety and how he applies those ...

The Run Free Podcast featuring Courtney Barnes

02 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the latest episode of the Run Free Podcast, we share a conversation with one of our original coaching staff and professional runner, Courtney Barne...

And We're Back!

28 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Podcast is Back! Ryan introduces the new hosts of the Podcast Chad and Jay. The group discusses various topics including how to fully enjoy y...

Episode 72: Interview with Olympic Marathoner Trials qualifier and Run Free coach Jared Carson

02 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jared is not only fast but he is a rock solid dad, friend, coach, and human being. Give this a listen to get some fresh perspective on the beautiful j...

Episode 71: Q and A From Listeners

15 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Questions covered: How to unload pressure leading up to a race, How to visualize, how to handle surging in racing, and more.

Episode 70: Frustration: The Dream Killer or The Key to Breakthrough

23 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I chat about how I’ve experienced frustration to be one of the most powerful catalyst for growth and explore how we can use it as a ...

Episode 69: Interview with Olympic Cross-Over and RF athlete (winter to summer Olympian) Chirine

12 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I talk with one of only 29 athletes in history to compete in both the Winter and Summer Olympics. Of which, Chirine is the only athlet...

Episode 68: Interview with Run Free Athlete, Mo’ath Alkhawaldeh, as he pursues qualifying for Tokyo

05 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this interview I chat with my Mo about his pursuit of qualifying for the marathon in the upcoming Olympic Games in the marathon for Jordan. We also...

Episode 67: Transform Thyself

26 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I discuss “how to change".  Sharing helpful tips, mindsets, and perspectives that I learned in both of my transformational exp...

Episode 66: All Things Tapering: Nerves, Nutrition, Sleep and More.

29 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I discuss how to manage the most internally tricky two weeks prior to goal races: taper time. I share my most helpful tips and tricks ...

Episode 65: All Things Injuries

08 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I talk about how to see injuries in a helpful way, how to prevent injuries, and how to handle them when they do come.

Episode 64: Tactics and Tools to go after New Years Resolutions

01 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I discuss things I’ve learned along the road that are helpful in going after New Years resolutions.

Episode 63: Interview with Sara Hall after running the second fastest marathon in US history of 2:20

23 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Sara shares her recent breakthrough marathon experience, recovery tips, how she manages her internal game, and much more.

Episode 62: Is long slow distance running good? Slow release v fast release protein sources and more

13 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I answer questions from listeners including: is long slow distance running good, slow v fast release protein and timing, how many carb...

Episode 61: Why Wanting the Best for Your Competition Will Make You Faster

04 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I discuss the upside down perspective of how wanting the best for your competitors will actually make you faster and how to nurture th...

Episode 60:From Pro Track Athlete to Ultra Marathoner; the Journey of Run Free Coach Courtney Barnes

28 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Stoked to share this conversation with Run Free Coach Courtney Barnes as she transitions from professional track athlete to trail and ultra running. C...

Episode 59: Dealing with Depression and Down Times

21 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I share my experiences going through depression during my sophomore year at Stanford, which caused me to briefly drop out of school an...

Episode 58: Talking body image issues, nutrition, and alcohol with my little bro Chad.

11 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Hear Chad’s sorry of learning to balance body weight/image and athletic performance along with a discussion on if drinking alcohol is detrimental fo...

Episode 57: Talking with my little brother Chad about his running, cycling, triathlon, and coachin

04 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Loved hearing my bro share his story from his Footlocker National Title in high school to his transition from running to triathlon to road cycling and...

Episode 56: Recovery Nutrition and Should You Gain/Lose/Maintain Weight in the Off Season?

23 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Lessons I’ve learned on how to optimally fuel post goal race during a two week off period and learning the answer to the question of weight issues i...

Episode 55: Interview with Sara Hall after finishing second in the London Marathon

06 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Hear the behind the scenes on Sara’s recent second place finish at the London Marathon.

Episode 54: How to Go After Big Goals

25 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I discuss how to set up chasing your goals with a successful mindset and strategic plan along with how to know when it is time to pivo...

Episode 53: What’s the Point? Knowing Your Strong Why

18 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever found yourself in the middle of a long run, hard workout or race and wondered: ‘what am I doing out here?’ In this episode I discuss...

Episode 52: Lessons learned from my first ultra marathon

11 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A lot of things went right and and lot of things when wrong in my first ultra. In this episode I share my experience running my ultra giving some help...

Episode 51: How to manage anxiety heading into a race when you are in way over your head!

04 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I share some of my experiences heading into races that were way over my head (including my upcoming ultra marathon) and helpful strate...

Episode 50: “Eat more food” and how to do so without gaining weight

28 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Under fueling is so common for endurance athletes. Learn why this is often the case, why you should eat more, and how to do so without gaining weight....

Episode 49: How to create new mental normals to breakthrough

21 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes you just have to be able to shift your thinking to accept that what was once a seemingly unobtainable pace is now your new normal. In this e...

Episode 48: Catching up with Sara after running a personal best 1:08:16 half marathon

12 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Sara and I catch about her recent race, helpful cues for setting up your next time-trial or virtual race, and how to push yourself wit...

Episode 47: A conversation with The Optimist: Run Free high school athlete Collin Oswalt

01 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I had such a great time chatting with Collin and am stoked to share this convo with you guys. We talked about how to be optimistic, intentional, curio...

Episode 46: Finding the Bliss in Every Moment

25 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Finding the Bliss in Every Moment

Episode 45: how to lean out and get stronger, how to mentally handle setbacks and injuries, and more

03 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 45: how to lean out and get stronger, how to mentally handle setbacks and injuries, and more

Episode 44: Physical and mental tips for training in heat and humidity

19 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Physical and mental tips for training in heat and humidity

Episode 43: A chat with Run Free Coach Colin on training in the heat, collegiate running &motivation

12 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 43: A chat with Run Free Coach Colin on training in the heat, collegiate running &motivation

Episode 42: A conversation with Run Free coach Brittany Oliver!

05 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Loved this conversation with coach Brittany! She brings in so much fresh perspective to Run Free with her vast experiences in the endurance space. Enj...

Episode 41: Talking to “the worlds most interesting man,” Nick Symmonds about how to put on muscle.

28 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I talk to two-time Olympian, 6 X Nation Champion, and 1:42 retired 800 meter specialist Nick Symmonds about his varied ventures with e...

Episode 40: "The Big Three" come together for a first-ever three-way conversation! (Dathan Ritzenhein, Alan Webb, and myself).

20 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode newly retired Dathan (former American record holder in 5,000 meters in 12:56), Alan (American Record holder in the mile in 3:46), and ...

Episode 39: A conversation with Run Free Coach Paige Stoner as she prepares for her pro 26.2 debut.

15 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Loved this conversation hearing Paige’s story, training for her first marathon, and adjusting from collegiate running to the pro lifestyle! Disclaim...

Episode 38: Run Free coach Rachel Johnson shares on visualization, nutrition, training and weight.

08 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Rachel shares her inspiring story and many of the life lessons she has learned along the way when it comes to training, nutrition, visualization and w...

Episode 37: How to bring it; using flight or fight to your advantage

01 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Learn some helpful tools to “bring it” to your next hard workout or race.

Episode 36: Running Rim to Rim to Rim. A conversation with Coach Rico!

24 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 36: Running Rim to Rim to Rim. A conversation with Coach Rico!

Episode 35: A discussion about how to get your kids into running and proper volume for teens.

17 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 34: A discussion about how to get your kids into running and proper volume for teens.

Episode 34: How to be confident, how to get through miles 18-23 of a marathon,and how to visualize.

10 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 34: How to be confident, how to get through miles 18-23 of a marathon, and how to visualize.

Episode 33: Why negative splitting a marathon is over-rated and how to fuel during the marathon.

03 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 33: Why negative splitting a marathon is over-rated and how to fuel during the marathon.

Episode 32: So You Just Tanked a Workout with Coach Jay

27 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 32: So You Just Tanked a Workout with Coach Jay

Episode 31: Death that Gives Way to New Life

23 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A little Coronavirus training and racing update then a discussion of how death brings new life.

Episode 30: Coronavirus, Threshold Running, and An Explosion of Joy

12 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 30: Coronavirus, Threshold Running, and An Explosion of Joy

Episode 29: Olympic Trials talk and challenging our view of “luck”

06 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 29: Olympic Trials talk and challenging our view of “luck”

Episode 28: Pre-Olympic Marathon Trials talk with Sara Hall

26 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we discuss not going mental in the taper, how to handle pre-race nerves and much more.

Episode 27: Your goals might just be on the other side of childlikeness.

21 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 27: Your goals might just be on the other side of childlikeness.

Episode 26: The Making of an Olympian Series: How Olympians eat, sleep and train.

14 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Making of an Olympian Series: How Olympians eat, sleep and train.

Episode 25: Examining Examine.com 20 Nutrition Myths of 2020

07 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Examine.com 20 Nutrition Myths of 2020

Episode 24: Examining Examine.com 20 nutrition myths of 2020

31 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 24: Examining Examine.com 20 nutrition myths of 2020

Episode 23: The Making of an Olympian Series: Olympians Endure Soul Crushing Defeat

26 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 23: The Making of an Olympian Series: Olympians Endure Soul Crushing Defeat

Episode 22: The Making of an Olympian Series; Olympians Feel Like They Belong

17 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 22: The Making of an Olympian Series; Olympians Feel Like They Belong

Episode 21: The making of an Olympian Series: Finding Peace in the Storm

10 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 21: The making of an Olympian Series: Finding Peace in the Storm

Episode 20: The Making of an Olympian Series

03 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

To grasp hold of, one must let go

Episode 19: Talking coaching, running and the internal game with my first coach: my Dad.

27 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 19: Talking coaching, running and the internal game with my first coach: my Dad

Episode 18: Holiday Training/Nutrition and Sleep tips and birthing something new this Christmas.

20 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 18: Holiday Training/Nutrition and Sleep tips and birthing something new this Christmas.

Episode 17: A fresh view of competition

18 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 17: A fresh view of competition

Episode 16: How to lean out

06 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

How to lean out

Episode 15: A Healthy Outlook on Leaning Out

30 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

A Healthy Outlook on Leaning Out

Episode 14: Managing negative thoughts on the run and useful montras

22 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Managing negative thoughts on the run and useful montras

Episode 13: What kind of fatigued are you?

15 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 13: What kind of fatigued are you?

Episode 12: The 41st Day: Don’t miss your purpose

12 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 12: The 41st Day: Don’t miss your purpose

Episode 11: The pain series; a discussion on dropping out of races and workouts

31 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The pain series; a discussion on dropping out of races and workouts

Episode 10: Keys to enduring pain in training and racing

24 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Keys to enduring pain in training and racing