The Amazing Runner's World Show
The Amazing Runner’s World Show brings the trusted expertise of Runner’s World to conversations about the questions, trends, and stories shaping the sport. Each episode delivers timely, expert-backed advice to help runners train smarter, stay healthy, choose the right gear, and better understand the science behind their miles. Hosts Aly Ellis and Jeff Dengate break down everything from speedwork, endurance, and marathon preparation to injury recovery, running shoes, race strategy, and the latest research. Whether you’re chasing a personal best, returning after time away, or simply looking to enjoy running more, The Amazing Runner’s World Show offers practical takeaways, informed perspectives, and plenty of inspiration for runners of every level.
Episodes
Lessons from Josh Kerr’s Record-Breaking Mile
Inspired by Josh Kerr’s record-breaking mile, this episode explores what everyday runners can learn from an elite performance. From using tune-up races to build confidence to testing race-day gear, mastering consistent pacing, and leaning on pace groups, discover practical strategies you can use to race smarter—and faster—at any distance.
Yes, You Can Run A Marathon
Never run before but marathon-curious? Runner's World hosts Allie and Jeff break down their new 24-week walk-to-run marathon training plan — built for total beginners who want to go from walking to crossing a marathon finish line. They cover when you start running without walk breaks (week 11!), how to handle missed workouts, injury comebacks, and why a longer build makes the whole thing way more
How Long Should Your Longest Marathon Training Run Be?
On this week’s episode of The Amazing Runner's World Show, Jeff and Aly discuss when cutting down your long run is reasonable—and when it could leave you underprepared.
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How Much Speedwork Do You Need to Run Faster?
How much speedwork do runners need to get faster? Learn how to balance easy miles, speed training, race fitness, and injury risk.
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A Crazy Run
What it takes to be a pro beer miler. We interview Lewis Kent to learn the secrets to running and chugging at such an impressive clip. (3:38)
A few Runner’s World staffers attempt to run an unofficial, totally-unsanctioned, underground beer mile of their own. The results were not pretty. (21:33)
In the Kick, an impressive new Appalachian Trail thru-hike record, why you get those muddy spots on you
Run Forever
An inside look at what it takes to keep a race green. Digital Editor Chris Michel joins in on a ritual in which our colleague Warren Greene laces up his shoes, pulls on plastic gloves, and runs his own version of our half marathon course. One that requires hundreds of stops—to pick up trash tossed by runners. (01:55)
An interview with Bill Pierce and Scott Murr of the Furman Institute of Running a
Jeff Galloway
First, we go deep on a topic that’s close to all runners—how to make yourself poop before a big race. That’s right, we chat with an expert to finally learn the best ways to reconcile your gut with race day. (01:32)
An interview with Jeff Galloway, one of the most famous names in running. The Olympian, author, columnist, businessman, and creator of the uber-popular run-walk-run method shares his ke
Desiree Linden
An interview with Olympic marathoner Desiree Linden. While recovering from a recent half marathon and in a bit of training lull, Desi shared some lesser-known facts about her life—like her newfound love of bourbon and the puppy she recently adopted. (1:53)
In the Kick, a recap of the 2017 World Championships in London, mourning a mullet, and a look at the celebrities running 26.2 miles this fall.
Air Force Tested
Staffers Robert Reese and Christine Fennessy head to the Pentagon to take the Air Force Physical Fitness Test. The unusual opportunity provides them some surprising insight into their individual fitness regimes (plus an update since we first aired this segment). (1:37)
Conversations with two members of the Air Force—a female B52 Bomber pilot and a pararescueman, a member of the military’s elite sp
Run Your Best Fall Race
This week it’s all about you with our fourth training roundtable. We bring our experts into the studio to answer all of your training and gear questions as you get ready for your fall half or full marathons. (:45)
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Running Through Grief
An interview with Jordan Hasay, who this year at the Boston Marathon took third place in her marathon debut in 2:23:00. The race was an emotional one for the 25-year-old, as it came just months after the sudden passing of her mother. Jordan spoke to contributing editor Sarah Lorge Butler about Boston, her prodigy-like talents on the track, and how running has been instrumental in helping her proce
The Runner’s Heart
This week, we have a very special show: a roundtable on the topic of heart health and running. With help from our experts, we try to address how good/bad running is for your heart and try to make sense of the headlines that say, “Too much running will kill you!” (:40)
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Beers, Burgers, and Running
Noah Droddy discusses his breakthrough year of running in an interview—at a bar—with Runner’s World editor Kit Fox. They chat about everything from mustaches to the motivational mantra that pushed him to a half marathon PR earlier this year. (1:50)
A hands-on lesson for grilling the perfect burger this summer, and why it’s okay to indulge every now and then. (24:55)
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Common Running Terms
The staff at Runner’s World is supposed to be experts on running terminology. But to test this theory, we rounded up a few of our colleagues and turned our job into a game to see who really knows all the running jargon out there. (1:49)
An interview with elite marathoner Diego Estrada, who had a brutal 2016 but is regrouping and preparing for strong end to 2017. (19:10)
In the Kick, we recap the 2
The Secrets for Peak Performance
We tag along with one of our colleagues as he makes a final—desperate attempt—to heal his pain with the help of sports massage. (2:10)
Steve Magness, coauthor of the new book Peak Performance, gives a surprising, provocative look at the new science of success. (23:06)
In the Kick, how to deal with those hot, muggy runs, and why running is therapeutic for blink-182 drummer Travis Barker. (1:04:01)
Deena, Dogs, and Shoes
Elite marathoner and three-time Olympian Deena Kastor shares what may be the most critical element to her success: her mental game. (1:19)
Producer Christine Fennessy runs with the Dog Trotters program in Media, Pennsylvania, which pairs high-energy canines with runners to help them get adopted. Along the way, she gets some tips on running with our best buddies. (18:35)
Shoe and gear editor
Kara Goucher
Kara Goucher joins the show to talk about dealing with the worst injury she’s ever suffered, the highs and the still-very-emotional lows of her career, learning how to focus on what’s really important, and what it’s like to be in love with running. (2:14)
Shoes and gear editor Jeff Dengate answers and decodes our listeners most pressing running shoe questions. (36:05)
In the Kick, the most notable
Nick Symmonds
Nick Symmonds, a two-time Olympian, announced in January that he’ll retire at the end of 2017. But stepping off the track doesn’t mean he’ll be scaling back his athletic endeavors. Nick spoke with RW earlier this year and made it pretty clear he’s got some truly big goals on the horizon. (2:00)
Two brothers—ages 12 and 15—talk about the running streak they’ve been on...for years. (37:16)
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Boston Bound?
It's been a rocky journey, but David Willey has finally reached the starting line of the biggest race of his life. (:26)
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Lauren Fleshman
Lauren Fleshman is a former pro runner, a true renaissance woman, and one of the most interesting, articulate, and motivating athletes in running. This week we learn more about what drives her as a runner, mother, and businesswoman. (3:16)
The sixth installment in our series about Editor-in-Chief David Willey’s moonshot marathon quest—otherwise known as his attempt to finally qualify for the Bosto
Finding a Competitive Edge
The Runner’s World team heads to Pocono Raceway to see how NASCAR drivers and their crew members use running to give them a physical and mental boost on the track. (:30)
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The Almost 2-Hour Marathon
A conversation on the Breaking2 run in Monza, Italy, doing a deep dive on one of the most fascinating marathons ever run and what it means for the sport and runners going forward. (:45)
The fifth installment in our series about Editor-in-Chief David Willey’s moonshot marathon quest—otherwise known as his attempt to finally qualify for the Boston Marathon. (49:17)
In the Kick, Gabriele Grunewald ch
Nike CEO Mark Parker
An interview with Nike CEO and Chairman, Mark Parker. Back in March, editor-in-chief David Willey met Mark in his office at Nike HQ to discuss Nike’s Breaking2, and his own passion for the sport. (2:08)
Moms and moms-to-be talk running with babies, from the daily challenges to the awesome moments that can occur. (43:07)
In the Kick, a new rule that could be a game-changer when it comes to previous
Shalane Flanagan
Olympian Shalane Flanagan discusses her love of the Boston Marathon, the integrity of the sport, and why she’s addicted to Dunkin’ Donuts. Plus, Shalane sticks around to take questions from our audience and tests her mettle in some Boston Marathon trivia. (1:57)
In the Kick, some blazing fast (and obscure) times at the 2017 London Marathon, the story behind the “Barefoot Caveman” runner, and a lon
How to Train Your Best
For our 50th episode, we’re devoting the entire show to answering your pressing training questions—from getting faster to how to train better in the heat. (0:24)
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Boston Bonus Episode
Runner’s World goes to Boston every year for the marathon. We always hear so many great stories while we're there. In this special Marathon Monday bonus episode, our hope is that we can share a few of those stories with you.
Kathrine Switzer
An interview with Kathrine Switzer. This year, 2017, marks the 50th anniversary of her historic run as the first registered female to complete the Boston Marathon. In honor of the occasion, she’s running the race this year. While you might think you know her story, there is nothing like hearing it from Kathrine herself. (1:46)
The fourth installment in our series about Editor-in-Chief David Willey
Episode 48: Duel in the Sun
A conversation from our archives. Legends Alberto Salazar and Dick Beardsley discuss their historic race at the 1982 Boston Marathon. The pair talks us through what they were thinking and feeling in the final miles of perhaps the greatest race of all time—their “Duel in the Sun.” (1:30)
We preview the very first episode of season three of Human Race, which begins this Tuesday, April 11. (26:20)
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Episode 47: Running the Numbers With Jared Ward
Jared Ward is a statistician, numbers geek, and and one of the best marathon runners in the world. After a year of stellar performances, he discusses how he plans to make the most out of his race at the 2017 Boston Marathon (with a little help from the data that he so loves). (2:26)
We spend time in a place where runners take their post-workout recovery very seriously, and we reveal how you can ma
Episode 46: Help From the Team
The third installment in our series about Editor-in-Chief David Willey’s moonshot marathon quest—otherwise known as his attempt to finally qualify for the Boston Marathon. This episode we’re dealing with injuries, recovery, and the mental strategies needed to make you ready for race day. (1:25)
In the Kick, Molly Huddle wins her third straight NYC Half Marathon in another nail-biter, the tried-and
Episode 45: A Lifetime of Running
Carolyn Mather has logged more lifetime miles than any other female runner—without even really knowing about it. We caught up with Carolyn to see how it feels to hold this title—and what it is, exactly, that keeps her going. (2:33)
A real-life lesson on running with kids—and how to make sure they have a blast when hitting the road. (18:01)
In the Kick, remembering the legendary Ed Whitlock, the ma
Episode 44: Testing the Limits
The latest on Nike’s Breaking2 project—the company’s quest to help three of the world’s best athletes run a sub two-hour-marathon. We take a deep look at Nike’s recent half marathon test run in Monza, Italy, along with a breakdown of Nike’s latest innovations in footwear—and the controversy surrounding them. (1:33)
In the Kick, the regular ways runners always fail their precious feet, Sara Hall’s
Episode 43: Eating Disorders and Running
Do you eat to run, or run to eat? This week we have roundtable discussion on a very important topic: disordered eating and eating disorders in running. (:35)
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Episode 42: Breaking the Mold
An interview with Mirna Valerio, who at 245 pounds doesn’t necessarily conform to the conventional idea of what a runner should look like. But the body she has is capable of carrying her over epic distances. (2:05)
An update on Nike’s Breaking2 project—the quest to help three of the world’s best athletes run a sub 2-hour marathon. (46:17)
In the Kick, some extra proof that running isn’t bad for yo
Episode 41: Dreaming Big
Matt Llano, a 2:12 marathoner, talks about why he sets lofty goals and isn’t afraid to go public with them. (2:22)
The second installment in our series about Editor-in-Chief David Willey’s moonshot marathon—otherwise known as his attempt to finally qualify for the Boston Marathon. (20:58)
In the Kick, two different records fall, a fresh new way to run a beer mile, and a quiz on the biggest races
Episode 40: Love on the Run
Amelia Boone, one of the toughest women in obstacle course racing and ultrarunning, talks about how her fiercely competitive nature has fueled her since childhood. (2:22)
The art and the luck of finding someone to run with, with help from our listeners and a few RW staffers. (42:04)
In the Kick, a Boston Marathon bombing survivor will tie the knot with the firefighter who saved her, how running af
Episode 39: Running Strong
Dr. Jordan Metzl, a nationally recognized sports medicine physician, author of the Workout Prescription, and creator of the IronStrength Workout DVD, shares how he has become an evangelist of sorts—for prescribing exercise as medicine for injured athletes. (2:18)
We head to Central Park to see just what brings runners—and athletes of all kinds—out on a frigid day for a high intensity workout calle
Episode 38: Moonshot
Runner’s World Editor-in-Chief David Willey starts his journey to complete a lifelong goal as a runner—qualify for the Boston Marathon. With the help of the same team at Nike guiding the best runners in the world to run under two hours in the marathon, David goes for his own audacious goal of BQing in 2017 with the help of a data-centric training approach. (2:03)
Running coach Jenny Hadfield share
Episode 37: Peter Sagal
Peter Sagal, host of NPR’s news quiz, Wait Wait, Don’t Tell Me, joins the show to talk about the boom in audio (and podcasts), his own running career, and how the sport helped during his toughest year ever. (2:06)
We go on a real grocery shopping trip with Runner’s World editors, dissecting the good and bad of how well we stock our runner pantries. (42:33)
In the Kick, a new running hub near Cent
Episode 16: Running Clean
When Keith Giroux decided to run the Boston Marathon he had a number of logistical hurdles to overcome. For starters, he hadn't run a qualifying race. In fact he'd never run any formal race ever. Then there was the issue of gear. He didn't own a pair of running shoes or running shorts. And he only had ten days to solve all these problems. Also he was in jail.
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Episode 36: Life at the Back of the Pack
Writer and Sub-30 Club founder Ted Spiker shares how he is so amazed that his simple goal of breaking 30 minutes in a 5K turned into one of the most positive running groups around. Plus, his longtime struggle with weight, and what life is like at the back of the pack. (2:29)
The amazing motivational power behind the Sub-30 Club, a group that doesn’t leave any runner behind. (42:16)
In the Kick, co
Episode 35: New Year, New You
Want to run your best in 2017? Our expert roundtable of Executive Editor Tish Hamilton, Training Director Budd Coates, and Chief Running Officer Bart Yasso answer your questions on how to reach your running goals for the new year. (1:34)
In the Kick, we round up the top five running stories of the year—the stories that made us laugh and cry and feel everything in between. (58:58)
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Episode 34: The Spartan Way
Joe De Sena, founder and CEO of Spartan Race, discusses what drives him to push himself—and others—to their absolute limits. (1:57)
Want to try something new that goes beyond setting a marathon PR? Throw some physical challenges into your next event. We take you inside what it is like to try your first-ever obstacle course race. (48:32)
In the Kick, what it takes to make thousands of Santas enter
Episode 33: Breaking the 2-Hour Marathon
A behind-the-scenes look at Nike’s audacious attempt to break one of the most formidable barriers in running—the sub-two-hour marathon. We hear from the elite runners involved, members of the Nike team working on the Breaking2 project, and we provide our own perspective on the attempt. (2:34)
Inside Broadway’s first a cappella musical—In Transit. We talk to one of the show’s creators, Sara Wordswo
Episode 32: A Healthy Running Life
Andrea Barber of Netflix’s Fuller House talks about how her transformation into a runner caught her by surprise given sports weren’t really her thing growing up. Despite that, she caught the running bug and has completed dozens of half marathons and several marathons in just a few years. (2:05)
We all deal with running injuries, so we followed one runner who takes part in an innovative program to
Episode 31: Running and Literature
An interview with Roger Robinson, an author, journalist, professor emeritus of literature, running historian, longtime contributor to Runner’s World, and a competitive masters runner. (3:16)
Plus, we explore the beautiful intersection between the sport of running and great literature. (38:28)
What it looks like and sounds like long after the crowds have gone, the barricades have been removed, and
Episode 30: Dominate the Trail
Ultrarunner Karl Meltzer discusses how he broke the Appalachian Trail thru-hike record, something he’s been chasing for nearly a decade. (1:56)
Learn how to run better off-road with pro tips from an experienced—and really fast—trail runner. (28:35)
In the Kick, a community rallies around a young runner with autism, “Elvis Presley” wins a marathon in Las Vegas, and how to stay motivated during the
Episode 29: Running Off 200 Pounds
Josh LaJaunie and Eileen Moon, our 2016 Cover Search winners, talk with Editor-in-Chief David Willey about how the sport has impacted their lives, and how they strive to help others as well. (2:21)
In the Kick, we recap the New York City Marathon, including a 96-year-old WWII Marine’s amazing journey to the finish line. (1:06:34)
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Episode 13: Bravo
A few years ago, Don Bravo was “one WrestleMania buffet” away from weighing 400 pounds. After his doctor warned that his weight would shorten his lifespan, Don started climbing stairs in his neighborhood...which led to the Harvard Stadium steps. And then the BAA 5k. His story of triumph is unexpected and funny. It might just make you stand up and cheer. It’s our election special—an uplifting story
Episode 28: Running While Female
A roundtable discussion between Runner's World editors, experts, and regular runners about the various forms of harassment women face while running, and what can be done about it. (2:30)
Sons of Anarchy actor Theo Rossi talks about the intersection of running and acting and the buildup to his first marathon (this Sunday!). (52:37)
In the Kick, a quick roundup of what to watch for in the New York C
Episode 27: Run to Remember
Lisa Hallet, founder of Wear Blue: Run to Remember, speaks about how running gave her—and many of her fellow military spouses—a sense of control at a time where everything felt completely out of control. (2:17)
A look at what really goes on in our heads while we run. (Note: It is not always food related.) (41:48)
In the Kick, a surgeon challenges his 91-year-old patient to a race, the record for t
Episode 12: Villains and Vigilantes
In April 2015, a viral post on Facebook about the Boston Marathon kicked off a wave of controversy. In this week’s episode, we explore how that controversy turned into a full-blown movement. Today, a league of at-home vigilante race investigators are changing the way we police marathons online for everyone to see. The story takes us from a race in Pennsylvania to the Boston Marathon to a set of sp
Episode 26: Dean Karnazes
Dean Karnazes, legendary ultrarunner and author, discusses how he became a runner, his latest book (The Road to Sparta), and some of his most memorable running adventures. (1:33)
Why the most important part of your run may just happen in the 10 minutes after you’re done. (44:17)
In the Kick, Ed Whitlock crushes another age-group record, several unique Guinness World Records fall at the Toronto Wat
Episode 25: Guiding Principals
We’ve got a bonus piece from this week’s Human Race episode, “Bright Eyes.” In this segment, blind runner Anthony Butler and his running guide Kate Dixon talk about how they navigate the intricate act of running as one. (2:28)
Should mortal runners ever consider getting a coach? Yep. And contributing producer Claire Trageser explains why. (16:26)
In the Kick, we discuss a few of the notable storie
Episode 24: The Healing Power of Running
Writer Kristin Armstrong discusses how she balances life as a mother, friend, and grad student while also finding the joy in her running life. (2:50)
We bring you the final part of Project Build Strength, otherwise known as executive editor Tish Hamilton’s quest to run less, and cross train more. (30:14)
In the Kick, two very different record attempts in the world of ultrarunning, how fast you nee
Episode 23: Running Comedy
Editor-in-chief David Willey talks with comedian Liz Miele about how running keeps her sane, and stokes her funny. (2:10)
Producer Christine Fennessy gets the lowdown from training editor Meghan Kita on why runners really need to back off and rest once in a while (and gets staffers to admit to times when they ran when they really shouldn't have. And paid for it.) (27:01)
In the Kick, we talk ab
Episode 22: Bart Yasso
Bart Yasso, the Mayor of Running, talks about his 40 years as a runner, his 29 years working at Runner’s World, his hard-won training tips, and how much has changed in the sport. (1:45)
Shalane Flanagan and her coauthor Elyse Kopecky talk about their new book, Run Fast, Eat Slow with our food and nutrition editor, Heather Mayer Irvine. They also share their favorite smoothie recipe from the book.
Episode 21: Run Your Best Marathon
Want to run your first (or fastest) marathon? Our expert roundtable of Executive Editor Tish Hamilton, training director Budd Coates, and Chief Running Officer Bart Yasso answers your lingering questions on how to get to the starting line healthy so you reach the finish line with your best time ever. (2:34)
In the Kick, our team discusses some of the best running cities in America, a WWII veteran
Episode 20: Another Mother Runner and Treadmills
Another Mother Runner cofounders Dimity McDowell Davis and Sarah Bowen Shea share why their community of runners resonates with so many women across the country. (2:07)
Some Runner’s World editors share their best survival tips for the treadmill, a necessary evil in the dog days of summer or when snow is piled up on the ground. (29:33)
In the Kick, we wrap up the 2016 Olympics in Rio by going over
Episode 19: Meb Keflezighi
Marathoner Meb Keflezghi shares his Olympic memories and how it feels to be running in his fourth Games at 41 years old. (2:05)
We take you on the trail behind Runner’s World HQ for the lowdown on why speedwork really is worth the suffering. (25:45)
In the Kick, highlights from track and field in Rio, a young runner who uses the sport to improve his life, and the cool way one cross-country team ma
Episode 18: Shalane Flanagan and Frank Shorter
Shalane Flanagan discusses how, after a super strong start to the Olympic Marathon Trials this past February, things unraveled—fast—and what she’s done to feel strong heading into the marathon at the Olympics in Rio. (2:33)
Running legend Frank Shorter joins Editor-in-Chief David Willey for a conversation about his extraordinary career. They go deep on the most pivotal moments in his life, includi
Episode 17: Rio 2016
Alexi Pappas talks with reporter Kit Fox talks about her Olympic buildup has been anything but ordinary. Alexi also talks about why, as a Greek American, it’s so important to her to represent Greece in the Summer Games. (3:15)
Show host and Editor-in-Chief David Willey talks with journalist David Epstein about doping—how it’s affected the Olympics, how we got to this point, and what keeps him watc
Episode 16: Team Red, White & Blue
Blayne Smith from Team Red, White & Blue discusses his combat experience in Iraq and Afghanistan, his difficulty returning to civilian life, and how running and Team RWB gave him back much of what he thought he'd lost. (1:45)
Christine then met up with the Lehigh Valley chapter of Team RWB for their Saturday morning run to learn how the group helps instill a sense of identity, purpose, and camar
Episode 15: Upgrade Your Running Routine
Marathon Training Academy podcast creators, Trevor and Angie Spencer, offer training advice and motivation to thousands of listeners in an effort to make them the best runner possible. Trevor and Angie also shared their humble start in the world of podcasting and in the world of running. (17:35)
We check back in with Executive Editor Tish Hamilton as she continues her quest to build strength this
Episode 14: Find a Balanced Running Life
Olympian Deena Kastor discusses some the amazing highs of her running career and the challenging lows—and how she got through them. And while Deena is still an elite masters runner, she also shares how she balances life as a runner, wife, teammate, and mother. (2:15)
Every runner has a story on what gets them out the door, so we gave the microphone to you. We share a few of the stories we collecte
Episode 13: The Legend of Pre
Why Steve Prefontaine still matters today, including an excerpt from Shoe Dog, the memoir from Nike cofounder Phil Knight. Then we have a conversation with Frank Shorter, one of Pre’s closest friends and competitors in running. (1:25) David Willey speaks with Julia Lucas, who missed making the 2012 Olympic team in the 5,000 by just .04 seconds. She takes us through the most audacious race of her c
Episode 12: Finding a Competitive Edge
How NASCAR drivers and their crew members have started to use running to give them a physical and mental boost on the track. (1:30) In the Kick, editor Sarah Lorge Butler and reporter Kit Fox discuss the big storylines, races to watch, and runners to keep an eye on heading into the Olympic Track Trials in Eugene, Oregon. (25:59)
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Episode 11: An Icon Talks Fear
Editor-in-Chief David Willey talks with Amby Burfoot about his start in running, being tailed by rival Bill Clark before Burfoot’s 1968 Boston Marathon win, and the race that means the most to him today. (3:10) After a bad marathon, executive editor Tish Hamilton came on the show a month ago to announce to the universe she is backing off her running routine this summer. We catch up with her to see
Episode 10: Air Force Tested
We head to the Pentagon to take the Air Force Physical Fitness Test. The unusual opportunity provides them some surprising insight into their individual fitness regimes. (1:15)In the Kick, editor Sarah Lorge Butler and reporter Kit Fox talk about a super fast dog, a record treadmill run, a canceled race in Vermont, and a reunion of the Friday Night Lights crew. (25:10)
Episode 5: Unknown Legend
For over 20 years, the so-called World’s Longest Urinal was a New York City Marathon institution. At the height of its glory, it was an astonishing 350-feet long. The story of this urinal is one of DIY problem solving, triumph, and liquid tragedy. And behind this open air trough: An unknown legend named Vic Navarra. Vic was a fixture at the New York City Marathon for over a quarter of a century. H
Episode 9: Running With Dogs
The Dog Trotters program at Providence Animal Center in Media, Pennsylvania, pairs high-energy canines with runners to help them get adopted. Editor Christine Fennessy goes for a run with program coordinator, Adria Eichner, a Dalmatian mix named Ace, and a Pit Bull mix named Dillon to learn why this program is such a great idea for animals and humans, and to get some tips on running with our best
Episode 4: Trapped
A series of unfortunate (and hilarious) events just minutes before the start of one of the world’s most prestigious races. This week’s episode is a sprint—a short story. And you might want to hold your nose because it’s a pretty surprising, very unsettling story about a port-o-potty from Boston Marathon race director Dave McGillivray. Or, to up the stakes, a story about that time McGillivray nearl
Episode 8 - Running in China
Editor-in-Chief David Willey talks with Executive Editor Tish Hamilton about his recent trip to China, and how the country's running culture mirrors our own. In the Kick, we talk about the black market for running bibs, a new FDA warning that runners should heed, and what makes Desi Linden such a fun marathoner to watch.
Episode 3: Sylvia
Sylvia Weiner is a prolific runner. She’s 85 years old, and she estimates that over the course of her running career she’s completed somewhere near 2,000 races—and she’s got an extensive collection of race medals and trophies to prove it. In 1975, Sylvia even claimed a very special spot in Boston Marathon history. But her most significant legacy has nothing to do with race accolades. When Sylvia r
Episode 7: Master the Mental Game
Deena Kastor, elite marathoner and three-time Olympian, shares what may be the most critical element to her success: her mental game. (1:30) Tish Hamilton, our Executive Editor, runs to live; this summer, she's going to see if she can live with running less, and doing other sports more. (18:15) In the Kick, we discuss elite runner Alexi Pappas’s productive month, the new spin on the beer mile that
Episode 6: Big Inspiration
Juli Windsor and John Young, the little people marathoners we first featured in the story, “Big,” in our April 2014 issue, share their story. (1:00) Shoe and gear editor Jeff Dengate finds a staff member with nearly zero shoe sense and takes him for his first proper fitting at our local running store. (18:37) In the Kick, we talk about selling flesh for ads, paying it forward in Boston, and Nike c
Episode 5: The Life of Bart
Chief Running Officer Bart Yasso joins the show. Otherwise known as the Mayor of Running, Bart talks about his crazy travel schedule, the disease that changed his life, and what he means when he says, “Never limit where running can take you.” (1:00) Editor Katie Neitz quizzes some of our staffers on how likely they are to get injured (you will be surprised), and the steps runners can take to avoid
Episode 4: The Motivating Power of November Project
We head out to a November Project workout along with 250 or so of the closest friends you never knew you had. Editors Katie Neitz and Brian Dalek explain why all that suffering and support is so darn good for you. (1:25) Editor-in-Chief David Willey talks with Brogan Graham and Bojan Mandaric, cofounders of November Project, about their free, weather-be-damned, heavy-on-the-hugs fitness movement a
Episode 3: Why You Should Set Some Crazy Running Goals
David Willey talks with Dave McGillivray, race director of the Boston Marathon, about his amazing running life. (1:00) Training and Races Editor Meghan Kita recounts her story of overcoming fatigue by going for a Guinness World Record while dressed as a hot dog. (18:40) The Kick wraps up the 120th Boston Marathon, from the overall winners to the notable finishers. (29:50)
Episode 2: Pioneers, Innovators, and Performers
Roberta Gibb was the first woman to run the Boston Marathon, and this year’s event marks the 50th anniversary of her historic achievement. We talk to Gibb and to RW contributing editor Amby Burfoot, who wrote about pioneering women runners in his recent book, First Ladies of Running. (00:42) On a lunch run, we test out unusual shoes and discuss what people should consider when purchasing new kicks
