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PODCAST

Performance Running Gym Podcast

Performance Running

Welcome to the Performance Running Gym Podcast! Hosts Aaron Boike and Bobbi Van Donsel bring us voices of athletes and professionals from the local and national trail, ultra, and road running community to help you run #PRGstrong and crush your PRs!

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01:02:23

Caleb Birklid - National Level Triathlete, Strength...

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2025/12/16

Caleb Birklid is a national level triathlete, cyclist and runner turned Coach who joined the PRG team this past summer. Caleb has brought a new perspective to our training and coaching at PRG with his background is coaching triathlon and swimming, and his emphasis on both heavy and functional strength training as a key component to his approach to working with athletes. On this episode we talk to Caleb about his athletic background and career in Triathlon, his hybrid approach to training, and lastly

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01:12:06

Colleen MacDonald - FKT on Mt. Killamanjaro's North...

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2025/12/02

Colleen MacDonald is a Arvada, Colorado based ultrarunner with roots in Minnesota who recently captured the imagination of adventurers everywhere by setting the Fastest Known Time on the legendary Northern Route on the iconic Mt. Kilimanjaro - the highest peak on the African continent. Colleen has made it her mission to empower women and girls to pursue their own outdoor adventures by raising money and awareness for The Carin Project - a group that promotes outdoor learning and leadership for girls

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00:54:32

Dr. Kailee Carlson - Inside her Sub-24 Hour Javelina...

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2025/11/18

Dr. Kailee Carlson is a licensed Acupuncturist and a RN with a doctorate in Chinese Medicine with a Sports Emphasis. She has her practice onsite at Performance Running Gym and has helped many in our community in reaching their sports performance goals. Kailee is also an accomplished and versatile ultra endurance athlete, competing in races ranging from half marathon up to 200 miles. Kailee recently completed the famous Javalina 100 mile ultramarathon in the Sonoran Desert of Arizona, finishing the

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01:07:55

Hydration and Electrolytes for Distance Runners w/...

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2025/11/04

We’re kicking off season 4 of the Performance Running Gym podcast with a topic that’s been requested by many in our community - Managing Hydration and Electrolytes for Running Performance. To address such an impactful topic, we brought in the best local resource, Zach Zenner, the Owner of the Twin Cities’ Precision Fuel and Hydration Sweat Testing Center. Zach is a former NFL running back, nutritionist, and hydration expert who has worked with athletes of all levels. In this episode we learn about

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01:01:32

Jess Simmons - Metabolic Health + Stress Management...

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2025/06/23

Jess Simmons is a Minneapolis-based Health Coach and Personal Trainer who helps clients build strength, resilience, and lasting health habits through a unique blend of fitness programming, nervous system regulation, and behavior change coaching. She specializes in helping high-achievers feel strong, energized, and in control of their health—without burnout, perfectionism, or restriction. On this episode of the podcast, we dive deep into the topics of chronic stress, recovery, metabolic health, and

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00:50:17

Choosing Your Target Marathon w/ Dr. Michael Rodriguez

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2025/05/27

Every year runners spend countless hours training, recovering, and mentally and physically preparing for one event, the marathon. What many don’t know is just how much the event you select has an impact on the outcome and experience you can expect to have on race day. Every year, many hundreds, perhaps thousands, of marathons occur in the USA alone. Selecting the right one for you can mean the difference between a personal best, and an underwhelming capstone to your dedication and hard work. In this

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00:54:14

Kari Gibbons - 2025 ITI 1000 Champion

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2025/05/06

On this episode we welcome Kari Gibbons, the champion and fourth woman ever to complete the Iditerod Trail Invitational 1000 mile footrace! Kari is one of our Team PRG sponsored athletes and is an absolute legend in Minnesota Ultra Distance athletics. Kari has been in the ultra endurance game since 2014, and is known as the local queen of winter ultras. In this episode, we take a deep dive with Kari into her race at the Iditerod 1000, including how she trained, how the event itself played out, and

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00:53:20

Kari Gibbons - 2025 ITI 1000 Champion

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2025/05/05

In this episode, we welcome Kari Gibbons, the champion and fourth woman ever to complete the Iditerod Trail Invitational 1000 mile footrace! Kari is one of our Team PRG sponsored athletes and is an absolute legend in Minnesota Ultra Distance athletics. Kari has been in the ultra endurance game since 2014, and is known as the local queen of winter ultras. In this episode, we take a deep dive with Kari into her race at the Iditerod 1000, including how she trained, how the event itself played out, and

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00:43:34

Cross Training for Runners w/ Coach Landon Tourville

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2025/01/08

Coach Landon Tourville from our coaching team right here at Performance Running Gym. Landon has a B.S. in Kinesiology with a minor in Sports Coaching, is a NASM Certified Trainer, and a RunDNA certified Gait Analyst and is the head of our gait analysis program here at PRG. Landon specializes in working with runners to develop custom strength and run training programs to help them run stronger, injury free, and achieve their running and fitness goals. On today’s episode we’re going to dive into

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02:02:24

John Storkamp - Founder of Rocksteady Running

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2024/12/19

John Storkamp is the Owner and Director of Rocksteady Running, the organization that directs some of the biggest trail races in the midwest, including the Superior Fall Trail Races, Afton Trail Races, Zumbro Trail Races, and the Endless Summer series. John himself is an amazing athlete with an incredible athletic resume. John has over 140 finishes at races of the marathon distance or beyond, including 27 wins at races like the Arrowhead 135, The Death Valley Trail Marathon, Chester Woods 50k, Eugene

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00:59:54

Josh Bailey R.D. - Popular Diets for Athletes Ranked...

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2024/12/03

On this episode we discuss some of the most popular diet plans and nutritional approaches for athletes, the common mistakes that hold athletes back from real progress, and Josh's four pillars to address to optimize your nutrition and fueling strategies to improve your running, energy, and overall health. Josh is the most recent addition to our coaching team at PRG and begins working with athletes 1-1 this November! Josh, a competitive road runner himself with an impressive resume. Professionally,

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01:17:42

Training for Your Best Marathon w/ Coach Jacob Oak

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2024/10/28

In this episode, we discuss the mental and physical side of training for your best marathon, from finding your why and shoring up your mental game, to the specifics of what makes for a great training block.

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01:10:10

Longevity in Running w/ Coach Jeff Miller

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2024/10/15

Jeff Miller is a lifetime endurance athlete, running coach, and a friend to many in the Midwest trail and ultrarunning community. He holds four grandmasters titles at the rugged and relentless Fall Superior 100, won the Firetower 100k and Duluth’s Last Runner Standing in 2023, and has dozens of top 10 and podium finishes to his name over the last decade. In addition to being an amazing athlete, Jeff works full time as a running coach with his company, Northwoods Running. Today we’ve invited Jeff on

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00:50:49

Strength Training for Runners w/ Coach Landon Tourville

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2024/09/24

Landon has a B.S. in Kinesiology with a minor in Sports Coaching, is a NASM Certified Trainer, and a RunDNA certified Gait Analyst and is the head of our gait analysis program at Performance Running in St. Louis Park, MN. Landon specializes in working with runners to develop custom strength and run training programs to help them run stronger, injury free, and achieve their running and fitness goals. Today we’re going to touch on a topic that is right in Landon’s wheelhouse, Strength Training for

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00:46:32

Dr. Kailee Carlson - Conquering the Canebrake 200

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2024/06/13

Dr. Kailee Carlson is a licenced acupuncturist and a RN with a doctorate in Chinese Medicine with a Sports Emphasis. She has her practice onsite at Performance Running Gym and has helped many in our community in reaching their sports performance goals. But in today’s episode, we focus on Kailee Carlson, the athlete. This past March Kailee completed the grueling Canebrake 200 mile race outside of Atlanta, GA. For most of us, the idea of 200 miles in a single race is nearly unfathomable. Our episode

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00:37:33

Clayton Duchatschek - Local Elite Speedster and...

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2024/05/29

Clayton is a steeplechaser, 5k, and 10k track and cross country runner originally from Washington, Missouri. He is a recent addition to Minnesota’s elite running team, MDE. Clayton is a 4-time all-state athlete and set high school records in the 1600, 3200, and 2000m steeplechase. After high school Clayton attended Lindenwood University in St. Charles, MO before moving up to division 1 at Wichita State University in KS. Clayton earned all-conference honors 4x as an athlete for Wichita State, twice

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01:09:44

Dick Beardsley - Hall of Fame Marathoner and Local...

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2024/05/15

In this episode Coach Bobbi interviews Dick Beardsley, a local legend originally from Minneapolis, MN. Beardsley is a multiple running hall of fame inductee, a 2x winner and former course record holder of the Grandma's Marathon (a record that stood for 33 years!), London Marathon Champion, American Record Holder in the Track 10 mile, former course record holder at the Napa Valley Marathon, and a 2x Olympic Trials Qualifier. In this episode, Dick and Bobbi chat about Dick's amazing

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00:40:01

Emi Trost - Fueling Your Run

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2024/05/02

Emi has a master’s in Nutrition Dietetics and Sensory Sciences from Kansas State University. She has been running professionally with Minnesota Distance Elite for 6 years and has a goal of qualifying for the Olympic Trials this summer. Her passion for nutrition grew out of her family garden, collegiate athletics, and her desire to help others live a more functional and healthy life. On today’s episode, we’re going to learn more from Emi about proper everyday nutrition and fueling strategies for

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00:37:45

Breanna Sieracki - Pro Runner, Parent, Coach

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2024/04/18

Breanna Sieracki is a Pro Runner and Coach who lives in Bloomington, MN and trains with our local elite running team, Minnesota Distance Elite. At the time of this recording, Breanna is a few weeks off of competing in the Olympic Trails Marathon in Orlando, FL. In early 2022, Breanna and her husband, Connor, welcomed their daughter, Addison. Breanna’s journey has set an example of what it is like to carry a baby and continue to train competitively, give birth and then come back postpartum with even

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00:41:49

Running a Sub 3 Marathon w/ Dr. Michael Rodriguez and...

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2024/04/03

Today we’re bringing on Dr. Michael Rodriguez, the Owner of Endurance Sports Physical Therapy and Performance, based out of PRG, to discuss how to go sub-3 in the marathon distance. While our focus will be on the 3hr time goal, this discussion applies beautifully to anyone who is chasing an aggressive marathon personal best, no matter your pace. We chose Dr. Michael because as an elite level runner D1 collegiate and post collegiate runner, he has a personal best of 2:34 in the marathon and 1:12 in

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