The Running Public
Episodes
Training Tuesday: What The First Spartan Race of the Year Means for Us All
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We break down Kirk’s awesome weekend of racing and talk about his takeaways from the first Spartan event of 2023 (how the course looked, what the ob...
Episode 305: DJ Fox
28 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
DJ joins us today to discuss his wild journey from bowling to power lifting to health nightmare to world champion.
Training Tuesday: Using Prescribed Paces for Rest Intervals
25 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The classic form of interval training uses standing, walking, or slow jogging as the rest period following a hard/fast interval. There is an alternati...
Episode 303: Diane Miller
22 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our last episode was aimed towards the athlete who realizes they will never be “fast”. One of our listeners who fit that description realized that...
Training Tuesday: So You’ll Never Be “Fast”
17 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As much as we like to talk about optimizing race performances, there is a whole sect of the population who will never be considered fast and who don’...
Episode 302: Ask Us Anything!
14 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is NOT an informative Q&A. This will give no amount of running knowledge. It is probably our most ridiculous episode to date, or at least our mos...
Training Tuesday: How We’ve Changed as Coaches / What We’ve Learned
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We both started as track/cross country coaches. Then we found OCR and trail running. How has that impacted and changed our philosophy and understandin...
Episode 300: Ryan Kent - The Anatomy of a Comeback
07 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What better way to begin our New Year’s push towards improving ourselves than to listen to a man who quit training, lost his love for the sport, los...
Training Tuesday #149: Monsters Part 2
03 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Last episode was about theory. Today is about action. We walk through how to put it all into action.
2023 Mindset: Monsters in the Dark
31 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As the new year approaches, people everywhere scramble to refocus their lives. Far too often, they concentrate on flashy goals while failing to acknow...
Training Tuesday #148: How You Really Progress as a Runner
28 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
AKA, why running is just like marriage. People expect linear progression, which isn’t possible. Here is how it REALLY works!
Christmas Q&A
24 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As we come to the end of a fantastic 2022, we’re taking the opportunity to answer as many of your questions as possible! You all sent some pretty gr...
Episode 148: Katie Knight
17 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Possibly the best current example of a hybrid athlete, Katie went from a CrossFitter who didn’t run to world champion in the 24 hour World’s Tough...
Training Tuesday #147: Why Training Volume Matters
14 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You can be successful runner using a low volume, medium volume, or high volume approach. So, why do so many coaches and athletes believe that higher v...
Episode 147: Kris Rugloski
10 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kris just completed one of the most outrageous years of racing, both in terms of how many races she ran and how many different types of races she exce...
Training Tuesday #146: Strength Training for Runners
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The weight room is, historically, the distance runner’s nemesis. You might not feel welcome. You probably don’t know where to begin. You might not...
Episode 146: Ian Floyd
03 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ian is an Ultra runner and also the man behind the social media accounts of some of your favorite OCR and running podcasts. Plus, he has a pretty amaz...
Training Tuesday #145: Atypical Training Styles
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Recently, Parker Valby took 2nd place at NCAA cross country championships despite only running (allegedly) 3 times per week. That got our little brain...
Episode 145: Thankful for the State of Running
26 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The sport of running is in a historically great place, and we’ll take the next 90 minutes to tell you exactly why!
Training Tuesday #144: The Best Gifts for Runners this Holiday
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The title says it all! Be the best gift giver this year!
Episode 144: Chad Coleman
19 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chad has a wild story that takes him from broke and fighting addiction to finding sport and becoming an Age Group champ. Enjoy this one!
Episode 143: Meet Your Hosts Double Feature
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s been two years since we released our “Get to Know Your Hosts” and we have new listeners who don’t know us as well as the OG listeners do....
Training Tuesday #143: Treadmill Training During Winter
08 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Is it weak to use the treadmill when the weather is cold? Is it okay to do speed work indoors rather than outdoors? How often should I force myself ou...
Episode 142: Athlinks Reminiscing
04 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Story hour? Race recaps? Training and racing advice? YUP.
Training Tuesday #142: AMA
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You had random questions you wanted answered; we answer them! Be warned, these have very little to do with Training!
Training Tuesday #141: How to Crew (and be great at it)
25 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fall Ultras are here. Spring Ultras are right around the corner. The single most overlooked factor for a successful Ultra race? The people crewing it!...
Episode 140: Ryan Atkins
21 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan talking setbacks, training, racing mindset, mental toughness, and finding passion year after year? Sign us up!
Training Tuesday #140: More Bangin Questions
18 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You keep sending great questions so we just have to keep answering them! There are some great ones today, enjoy!
Episode 139: Listener Submitted Q&A
14 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What sets pros apart? How do I train through crazy life stress? Can I train for an Ultra and a hybrid race simultaneously? For a mixed terrain race, h...
Training Tuesday #139: Pace Yourself!
11 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This isn’t an episode about workout paces or race paces. This is an episode about pacing your life-training balance and pacing your season’s progr...
Episode 138: Tyler Jermann
08 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tyler is a 2:12:40 marathoner working full time and training in Kirk’s neck of the woods, up in Minnesota. Hear how a mid-pack college runner transf...
Training Tuesday #138: Off Season Planning Party!
04 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s about that time y’all! Off season is quickly approaching and it doesn’t have to be an intimidating time of year! We break down how to appro...
Episode 137: Jason Dupree
30 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When ESPN and NBC stopped producing live coverage for OCR they left behind a need for someone to fill that role. Recently, Jason Dupree has been the t...
Training Tuesday #137: When in Doubt, Go Longer
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Far too often we prepare our bodies for the exact demands of our competition and then race day throws an unexpected wrench in our plans and we’re le...
Episode 136: Faster at Forty
24 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ean Caskey is smashing all the Iowa masters running records. Seeing as we just talked about the aging athlete, we had to find out how!
Training Tuesday #136: Be Ready for OCRWC (or any multi race weekend)
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Racing more than once in a day or a weekend is a very imposing but very doable task! Here’s how to approach it.
Episode 135: Rich on Hybrid Training
17 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rich Ryan is the fastest runner to go all in on hybrid races (running + strength stations). Why he chose to, what he does, how he does it, and how the...
Training Tuesday #135: Fabricate Some Training Excitement
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Training motivation ebbs and flows and there is no shame in that! Today we chat through some tried and true strategies for getting out the door, then ...
Episode 134: Listener Submitted Q&A
10 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The boys break down Ultras, hydration pack use, downhill training blocks, running where predators lurk, and more!
Training Tuesday #134: Build Your Home Gym
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We break down everything a runner or hybrid athlete needs in a home gym setup and give you budget and budget-less options!
Episode 133: Great Running Memories
02 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Last week we told stories of our greatest running regrets. This week we do the opposite! These are some of our best running experiences.
Training Tuesday #133: The Aging Athlete
30 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Father Time is undefeated. What then do we do about it?
Episode 132: No Regerts
27 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our biggest regrets as runners, all rolled into one chit chat story sesh. Bad gear choices, races we’d love to redo, missed opportunities, and much ...
Training Tuesday #132: Later Means Never
23 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I’ll hit this workout later. I’ll start this training block on Monday. My diet starts after the weekend. I’ll start getting up for morning worko...
Episode 131: Miguel Guillermo Medina
19 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The recent winner of the Ouray 100 mile race swings through to discuss his transformation from wheelchair to OCR to Ultra distance monster!
Training Tuesday #131: Big Time Q&A
16 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The boys got rolling today on these listener questions! No surface level answers here, only deep dives! Ankle stability while descending, treadmills f...
Episode 130: Matt Fitzgerald on Pacing
12 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Matt rejoins the show to discuss all thing pacing! His new book, On Pace, is designed to teach every runner how to run every race at their real limit....
Training Tuesday #130: The Gear We’re Currently Using
09 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What shoes, socks, underwear, shorts, shirts, rain jackets, hydration belts & packs, watches, sunglasses, and hats do we currently use? You asked; we ...
Training Tuesday #129: Pace Yourself!
03 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Over half the year has gone by and do you know what has been jumping out at us? Improper pacing! From the weekend warriors to world champs, we’ve se...
Episode 128: Chris Woolley
30 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Australian endurance athlete, hybrid racer, and all around wild man Chris Woolley swings in to talk training styles, mental health, and crazy vert wee...
Training Tuesday #128: Threshold Chat & Ultra Training
27 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Hamilton’s most recent episode sparked a lot of questions regarding training for an Ultra, so we’re answering them today! But first, a litt...
Episode 127: Ultras & Backyard Ultras
22 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Hamilton joins us again to discuss how exactly he goes about preparing for, training for, and executing an Ultra distance race. We discuss how ...
Training Tuesday #127: Q&A Time!
19 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our last round of listener questions was on our birthday week in May, so let’s fire this thing up!!
Episode 126: Erin Azar
16 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mrs Space Cadet is quite possibly the best social media follow for runners who are able to laugh at the absurdity of our daily struggles. Hear how she...
Training Tuesday #126: The Golden Rules of Training
13 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our beliefs and best practices of endurance training have changed and evolved over time, and they will continue to do so! But at this moment in time, ...
Episode 125: Mike Stefano
08 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Stefano, co-host of Obstacle Running Adventures, delivers a fantastic conversation on running, mental health, and his experiences building his bu...
Training Tuesday #125: It’s Got Us Thinking!
06 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is a three-part episode. One, we share our initial review of the new Tectonic X “trail super shoes” from Hoka. Two, we discuss “when to rac...
Episode 124: Jon Albon - Part 2
02 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When we last talked to Jon, a little more than a year ago, he was coming off foot surgery and barely able to jog. Last weekend he won the prestigious ...
Training Tuesday #124: Hunter Hunter Hunter
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mr McIntyre co-hosts a special Training Tuesday all about the training for Hyrox. Well, mostly about training for Hyrox with a small amount of Hunter ...
Episode 123: Tim Lambiris
24 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After his basketball career ended, Tim took up running in order to lose weight. 1,636 days later and he still hasn’t missed a run!
Training Tuesday #123: Listener Deep Dive Questions
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we picked a few of your really good questions and took our time exploring them completely! Some highlights: Practicing ugly running, smart watch...
Episode 122: Dani Moreno
17 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
American distance running extraordinaire Dani Moreno joins us from Chamonix, France as she prepares for the Marathon du Mont Blanc. Hear her journey f...
Training Tuesday #122: Shoes 101
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How do I know what shoe is best for me? Are all super shoes going to make me faster? Should I even be wearing super shoes? What drop and stack height ...
Episode 121: Darla O’Connor
11 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As Brakken recovers from surgery, Masters stud Darla joins Kirk for a one-on-one dive into what makes her so dominant at 54 years young!
Training Tuesday #121: BK Post-Op
09 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Brakken had surgery and Kirk took full advantage of the opportunity to ask a loopy Brakken all the tough questions about his mindset and future in run...
Episode 120: Meet Sayard Tanis
04 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we get the opportunity to chat with the Beast of the Northeast, Sayard Tanis. This woman can flat out run, and her backstory is just as amazing....
Training Tuesday #120: Home Runs & DNFs
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
To close out the “how to react to race performances” mini series, we chat through appropriate reactions for the races you crush and the races you ...
Episode 119: Slow, but Fast
28 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Veejay Jones joins the boys to discuss SPEED. What it looks like, how to train it, mistakes to avoid, and all things MAUD!
Training Tuesday #119: You Had a Bad Race
25 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Some times you just don’t race well. What then? Funny you should ask!
Episode 118: Revival PT
21 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Drs Benjamin Britton and Peter Stanley join us to talk all things Physical Therapy!
Training Tuesday #118: Trending Training Mistakes
17 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After getting the opportunity to talk with dozens of athletes in Vegas this past weekend, we noticed some common mistakes being made in the training o...
Episode 117: Listener Submitted Q&A
14 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We have much to discuss today, from Brakken’s new injury to a bunch of fantastic listener questions. Enjoy!
Training Tuesday #117: Let’s Reassess Our Excuses
10 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“The tree of training must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of excuses and yeah-buts.” - Thomas Jefferson
Episode 116: Derek Rubis
06 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Derek Rubis is the single biggest fan of running the sport has ever seen. He has been the entire running community’s most faithful supporter for the...
Training Tuesday #116: Train Happy, Race Everything
03 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I don’t want to overthink my training. I don’t want to mess with the hassle of periodizing my workouts. I don’t want to go all in with major tra...
Episode 115: James Nair
29 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Two episodes ago we told an athlete not to give up on the sport too soon. That athlete reached out to us and we interviewed him today!
Training Tuesday #115: Indecision
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What race to choose. When to pull the plug on a race. What race series fits my skillset? How long do I have before I start to succumb to father time? ...
Episode 114: Emergency Q&A
23 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We have an open mic and a backlog of listener questions, so let’s do this thing! Brakken tries to fight through training induced brain fog while als...
Training Tuesday #114: One Month Out From a Race
19 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You’re one month out from race day and you’re not quite where you want to be, fitness-wise. What to do? We got you!
Episode 113: Nick Ryker Part 2
16 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In his first episode, Nick was in the middle of the lowest point of his life due to medical issues. In Part 2, he discusses his re-emergence in the co...
Training Tuesday #113: A Little Q&A Action
13 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kirk took down a course record this weekend while Brakken chased some nostalgia. They also answer some of your top recent, and not so recent, question...
Episode 112: Justin Hamilton
09 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready to laugh, cry, cringe, and learn! This is an all time episode with ultra endurance athlete Justin Hamilton, and we’re not going to spoil t...
Training Tuesday #112: Obstacle Breakdown
05 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve been receiving lots of requests for an episode describing how to approach each obstacle at a Spartan Race, so here it is! Come for the nerdy O...
Episode 111: Ida Mathilde
03 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Danish National Champion. European Champion. Runner-up at World Champs. Ida is a force in any endurance sport she enters, despite not finding running ...
Training Tuesday #111: The Great Shoe Show
31 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We list the shoes we use/would use/recommend for every type of race: 5k and under, 10k to Half Marathon, and Marathon to Ultra. PLUS we break it down ...
Episode 110: Honor Thy Trails!
27 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Spring time = trails are opening. It also means the trails are at their most vulnerable. Master trail builder Adam Buck drops by to walk us through pr...
Training Tuesday #110: The Simplest Running Plan!
23 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The good folks on the message boards over at Letsrun had an interesting question: What is the simplest plan for getting faster? We decided to answer ...
Episode 109: Race Lessons
18 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We had a bunch of our Running Public athletes racing over the past two weeks, with many of them seeking meaning after a tough race. It can be tough to...
Training Tuesday #109: SLO Recap + Things We Learned
15 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kirk raced again and, surprise, he’s still super fit! Today we go in depth on the things this race taught us and how you can be better for it.
Episode 108: Leon Kofoed
13 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The multiple time European OCR champ is in the midst of a comeback from a devastating leg injury. Hear him talk his progression as a runner, his love ...
Training Tuesday #108: Live Your Best Stride
08 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve noticed a trend of athletes practicing one stride and racing with a different stride once fatigue sets in. Let’s combat that together!
Episode 107: Q&A + Bachelor Gossip
05 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Random episode content? Yup. Great info about training and Kirk’s Bachelor days? Double yup.
Training Tuesday #107: Kirk Raced!
01 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kirk raced. He learned some stuff. We tell you all about the stuff. Also, a discussion on incline intervals during race week!
Episode 106: Couples Therapy with Dr Kraker
25 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Roles reverse as Kirk drops in for a running therapy sesh with the esteemed Dr Brakken Kraker!
Training Tuesday #106: How to Approach Race Week
22 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It has been a while since some of you raced. Here’s our refresher on what to do and what not to do on race week!
Episode 105: Couples Therapy with Dr. Kirk
19 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Doc DeWindt welcomes Brakken and Running to his therapy couch in order to help them work on their relationship. They make some great progress in today...
Training Tuesday #105: How Effective is Cross Training?
16 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Cross training is the subject of so many of the messages we receive each month, and for good reason! Today we talk about the different types of cross ...
Episode 104: Eric Byrnes
11 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
From playing 11 years in Major League Baseball to going sub 23 hours at the Western States 100, Eric has lived a sporting life that few athletes can e...
Training Tuesday #104: Training Through Sickness
08 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kirk is sick. Brakken just had COVID. It feels like the entire world is either coming down with or just getting over something. How should we approach...
Episode 103: Shawn Roberts
04 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Shawn Roberts is a competitor through and through. From running the 800m and 1500m at Georgia Tech and then with the NJNY track team to the trails and...