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The Strength Running Podcast

The Strength Running Podcast

Jason Fitzgerald 460 episodes Nov 5, 2026

The Strength Running Podcast treats you like a pro runner: we surround you with coaches, physical therapists, strength experts, elite runners, sports psychologists, and other thought leaders. We only have one goal: to help you run faster. Guests include world-class academics, clinicians, runners, coaches, and subject matter experts like David Roche, Victoria Sekely, Sally McRae, Zach Bitter, and hundreds more! We also publish coaching calls with Jason working directly with a runner chasing a big goal and course previews for major races like the New York City Marathon, the Boston Marathon, the Philadelphia Marathon, and the Marine Corps Marathon. You'll learn how to prevent injuries and become resilient to niggles and common overuse injuries, the best ways to structure marathon training and how to fuel for endurance races, how to improve your speed and ability to kick at the end of races, run more consistently, and make running a more sustainable part of your life.

Episodes

Psychological Flexibility + Mental Toughness Training with Chris Gunn, PhD
Psychological Flexibility + Mental Toughness Training with Chris Gunn, PhD Nov 5, 2026 53:15 Chris Gunn is a chartered phsychologist, published researcher and PhD, and author of The Conflict: A Psychologist's Guide to Endurance. Today, we discuss how to build mental toughness in a sustainable way:  The problem and hope of motivation Chris' unique definition of mental toughness Goal-Desire Conflict and what to do about it How to build long-lasting drive and more... Mental skills are a cr
Extreme Endurance: How Lindsay Phenix Ran and Recovered from 30+ 100-mile Ultras
Extreme Endurance: How Lindsay Phenix Ran and Recovered from 30+ 100-mile Ultras Oct 29, 2026 53:29 Lindsay Phenix is the winner of the 2026 Badger 100, a finisher of more than 30 100-mile ultramarathons, and two-time finisher of the Badwater 135. In this episode, she shares what it takes to have this kind of consistency and durability: How she prepares for so many 100's so frequently (about 4 per year!) What her training looks like in between major events What makes the Badwater 135 so unique
2:08 Marathoner Scott Fauble on How to Run Your Fastest Marathon
2:08 Marathoner Scott Fauble on How to Run Your Fastest Marathon Oct 22, 2026 51:28 Scott Fauble is the 10th fastest American male marathoner ever with a PR of 2:08:52. He's been the top American at the Boston Marathon (4x finishes) and has competed in two New York City Marathons.  He's won silver at both the US half marathon championships and the 25km championships. He's also the author of Inside a Marathon: An All-Access Pass to a Top-10 Finish at NYC. Scott and Jason discuss: 
2 Coaches on Running's Hottest Topics: "Run Slow to Run Fast," Walking, & Zone 2 Purism
2 Coaches on Running's Hottest Topics: "Run Slow to Run Fast," Walking, & Zone 2 Purism Oct 15, 2026 01:03:43 Chris McClung is a running coach, author of Running the Rogue Way, host of the Rogue Running Podcast (Apple, Spotify), and prior cohost of the Clean Sport Collective podcast with cohosts Kara Goucher and Des Linden.  He joins us to discuss often misunderstood topics in the running community:  The truth - and misdirection - of "Run Slow to Run Fast" Does walking count as some type of cross-trainin
The Art of the Long Run: Joe Corcione on How to Plan Ultra Long Runs
The Art of the Long Run: Joe Corcione on How to Plan Ultra Long Runs Oct 8, 2026 01:15:08 Joe Corcione is an ultramarathoner, running coach, and the founder of Every Day Ultra. He hosts the popular Every Day Ultra Podcast.  He joins us to discuss the art of ultramarathon long runs:  What's the minimum volume before starting to train for an ultra? What are the three types of long runs that he recommends? How to progress long runs throughout a training cycle What else are we training (
4 Elite Marathon Workouts & How to Adapt Them For You (Coach Brant Stachel Returns)
4 Elite Marathon Workouts & How to Adapt Them For You (Coach Brant Stachel Returns) Oct 1, 2026 58:09 What can we learn from elite-level marathon workouts? A lot! Joining us is coach Brant Stachel, a psychotherapist, author, massage therapist, and former elite triathlete. Listen to our previous conversation about how he focues on the mental side of running with pro runners here. In this episode, Brant is sharing 4 elite marathon workouts. You'll learn:  Why these workouts are structured the way
The Value of Zone 3, Heart Rate vs. Effort, & How Heat Impacts Z2 with Brady Holmer (repost!)
The Value of Zone 3, Heart Rate vs. Effort, & How Heat Impacts Z2 with Brady Holmer (repost!) Sep 24, 2026 01:13:16 Brady Holmer is a physiologist, 2:24 marathoner, and author of the Physiologically Speaking newsletter. This episode is important because it refutes many myths about Zone 2. It was first published in 2024 at the height of the Z2 craze. Brady and Jason discuss:  Zone 2 specifics Why an elevated heart rate isn't always the same The value of Zone 3 running How heat impacts your HR A lot more... Fol
Lactate Threshold & the "Golden Zone:" 2x Olympian Marius Bakken on the Norwegian Method
Lactate Threshold & the "Golden Zone:" 2x Olympian Marius Bakken on the Norwegian Method Sep 17, 2026 48:34 Marius Bakken is a medical doctor, author of The Norwegian Method Applied, and a 2x Olympian who specialized in the 5,000m. He's also competed in three World Championships and two European championships, while being a 3x Norwegian 1500m champion and a 2x champion in the 5,000. He holds personal bests of 3:38 in the 1500m, 13:06 in the 5k, and 28:26 in the 10k. Mind you, this is before the era of s
Tapering, Warm-ups, & Yasso 800's: Training Q&A with Coach Max Stoneking, DPT
Tapering, Warm-ups, & Yasso 800's: Training Q&A with Coach Max Stoneking, DPT Sep 10, 2026 01:11:18 Max Stoneking is a practicing physical therapist at Elite Edge Coaching, former collegiate swimmer, and coach to runners and triathletes.  He writes the Study & Sport substack and posts regularly on X here. This episodes features Max and Jason taking your questions:  Are Yasso 800's a good predictor workout for marathoners? Are there better options? What is the ideal tapering strategy? How can ru
How to Improve Economy, Protein for Runners, & Top Lifting Mistakes (Jason Gets Interviewed!)
How to Improve Economy, Protein for Runners, & Top Lifting Mistakes (Jason Gets Interviewed!) Sep 3, 2026 01:13:25 Jason was recently a guest on the Restoring Human Movement Podcast about:  Strength training structure + mistakes (ideal for endurance runners) Why strength train in the first place?  Protein needs for runners (age, activity, etc.) The type of strength training that improves running economy Thank you to Dr. Mandy Riehl for hosting an amazing discussion! Learn more about strength training here.
What Causes Plantar Fasciitis? Treat & Prevent PF with Dr. Mandy Riehl
What Causes Plantar Fasciitis? Treat & Prevent PF with Dr. Mandy Riehl Aug 27, 2026 59:15 Plantar fasciitis is a common running injury presenting with pain and tightness at the heel and alongside the underside of the foot. It's not fun. Dr. Mandy Riehl is here to help you prevent and treat plantar fasciitis: What causes plantar fasciitis? How do we keep feet healthy when we're running so much? Ideal mobility + strength exercises for feet Foot mobility Shoe choices and how they impact
Triathlon GOAT Alistair Brownlee on How Heat Impacts Training, Racing, & Fueling
Triathlon GOAT Alistair Brownlee on How Heat Impacts Training, Racing, & Fueling Aug 20, 2026 46:14 Alistair Brownlee is the greatest male triathlete to ever live.  He's a 2x Olympic Gold Medalist, 4x World Champion in both individual and team titles, a 4x European Champion, and the 2014 Commonwealth Champion. He's the only male athlete to have completed the grand slam of triathlon championships with Olympic, World, and Continental wins. He is also the cofounder of True Fuels, a performance nutr

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