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Running Rogue

Chris McClung 442 Episodes Aug 21, 2026

Running Rogue is a podcast produced by Rogue Running in Austin, TX. It covers all aspects of running, from training tips to race strategies, aiming to help listeners become better runners. The show is hosted by Chris McClung and features insights from the running community.

Episodes

Episode 413: Channeling Your Personal Power
Episode 413: Channeling Your Personal Power Aug 21, 2026 52:22 Ok, ok... I know the title sounds a bit woo-woo, but this episode is full of practical tactics to be the best version of you on race day. You are powerful in a very unique way, and I give you 6 tips for bringing out the most in you when it matters in training and race. They are: Take inventory of your strengths and weaknesses without judgement. Frame your circumstances appropriately. Embrace the
Episode 412: Making Smart Adjustments when Feeling Sore or Tired
Episode 412: Making Smart Adjustments when Feeling Sore or Tired Aug 14, 2026 30:51 I like to say: "There is no such thing as a perfect training cycle." And there shouldn't be. You will always have to make adjustments for things that pop up during training whether managing life's curveballs, dealing with injury, or simply feeling a little more tired/sore than normal. For that last category, there is a hierarchy of "pressure release values" to pull when feeling tired or sore, and
Episode 411: Planning and Problem Solving for Race Day
Episode 411: Planning and Problem Solving for Race Day Aug 7, 2026 42:41 I start with my thoughts on Boston's controversial new registration lottery! Then, I turn to a topic that will be important to many of you with big races coming up in August, September, and October. Now, it's time to plan for both the elements you can control and those you cannot. We talk about the important categories for planning (from logistics to race execution), and then we discuss how to thi
Episode 410: Self Talk, Visualization, and Problem Solving to Your Goals
Episode 410: Self Talk, Visualization, and Problem Solving to Your Goals Jul 17, 2026 56:29 What does it look like to manifest your future? Is it just thinking and dreaming + magic and hope or it is more? In this episode, we discuss the tactics behind manifesting your goals. While some of these tactics might sound cheesy, they are backed by science and years of subjective experience. We cover self-talk, affirmations, re-framing negative thoughts, visualization, and problem solving. Plus,
Episode 409: Creating Your Vision and Goals
Episode 409: Creating Your Vision and Goals Jul 10, 2026 53:42 We've discussed knowing your purpose. Now, it is time to paint a picture of what you want in this sport. Your vision is the dream and the big picture which isn't bounded by time. Your goals are the timebound milestones along the way. In this episode, we talk about the process of creating a vision board and then discuss the do's and don'ts of goal setting. Should you create process or outcome goals
Episode 408: Developing Mental Fortitude
Episode 408: Developing Mental Fortitude Jun 26, 2026 01:00:30 There are two big questions underpinning this episode... Is mental strength innate or do you build it?  What's the distance between your true limits and the perceived limits posed by your mind? We discuss these questions to open the episode. We truly do believe that mental fortitude is built. AND, there is plenty of room to better match your perceived limits with your actual limits.  To do that,
Episode 407: But WHY do YOU Run?
Episode 407: But WHY do YOU Run? Jun 19, 2026 01:03:49 We are turning the page (pun intended) to a new section of the book where we discuss the mental side of training and racing. And, as cheesy as it might sound, it all starts with knowing your purpose for the run. Why do you run, and specifically why do run for performance? For you, running might be about stress relief, health or longevity, but we would submit that there are likely deeper reasons as
Episode 406: Nailing Your Long Run Workouts
Episode 406: Nailing Your Long Run Workouts Jun 12, 2026 01:01:56 If the long run "puts the tiger in the cat," then the long run workout puts the saber tooth in the tiger! Yes, we need all of those easy long runs to build the aerobic foundation. Then, as you gain experience and appropriately timed in the cycle, it is important to add quality into your long runs to give you that extra edge for race day. We call these workouts race simulations or race preps becaus
Episode 405: The Art and Science of Recovery Runs
Episode 405: The Art and Science of Recovery Runs Jun 5, 2026 01:00:28 There are 3 main pillars of recovery - sleep, nutrition/hydration, and easy movement. In this episode, we talk about the third pillar. In our training programs, easy movement primarily manifests as recovery running. These are the glacially slow runs that enable blood flow which promote healing for the next long or hard thing. If you are skipping your recovery runs, then you are likely on the bulle
Episode 404: Do You Medium Long Run?
Episode 404: Do You Medium Long Run? May 29, 2026 54:51 Last week, we talked about the long run, and now this week, we talk about the medium long run. I call it the "unsung hero" of fitness building, and it's a run that is often overlooked relative to the speed workout or primary long run. In this episode, we discuss why it's really the third leg or pillar in your training that should be given equal weight to those other two. Listen in to learn about t
Episode 403: The Art of the Long Run
Episode 403: The Art of the Long Run May 22, 2026 56:11 Mile for mile... the long run might just be the most important run of the week. It builds aerobic capacity, improves neuromuscular resilience, and facilitates metabolic flexibility - 3 of the most important tools you need as a distance runner. In this episode, we discuss the benefits in detail and then break down the tactics by answering these 6 questions about the long run: How long? How many or
Episode 402: All About that Tempo
Episode 402: All About that Tempo May 15, 2026 51:55 The word "tempo" might be one of the most commonly misunderstood words in coaching vernacular, even as it might be the most commonly prescribed type of workout.  It's also one of the most important and critical training efforts for distance runners, so it is critical to understand it well if you want to improve. This episode is all about that tempo. We give you the what, the why, and the how of ex

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