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The Strength Running Podcast

Jason Fitzgerald

The Strength Running Podcast treats you like a pro runner: we surround your 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

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All Episodes

58:09

4 Elite Marathon Workouts & How to Adapt Them For You...

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2026/10/01

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 they are How to "earn" your workouts When to run each workout How to scale each workout to your ability

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01:13:16

The Value of Zone 3, Heart Rate vs. Effort, & How...

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2026/09/24

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... Follow Brady on X here and thank him for coming on the Strength Running Podcast! Thank you Altra! New

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48:34

Lactate Threshold & the "Golden Zone:" 2x Olympian...

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2026/09/17

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 super shoes. This conversation focuses on lactate threshold, how to find it, and why this "golden zone"

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01:11:18

Tapering, Warm-ups, & Yasso 800's: Training Q&A with...

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2026/09/10

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 runners best warm up for different types of runs, workouts, and races? Best practices for treating hip

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01:13:25

How to Improve Economy, Protein for Runners, & Top...

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2026/09/03

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. Thank you Kila! Kila offers the world's lightest insoles. Made with super shoe foam, they're 65-70%

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59:15

What Causes Plantar Fasciitis? Treat & Prevent PF...

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2026/08/27

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 your foot health For even more recovery and prevention ideas, download our Little Black Book of

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46:14

Triathlon GOAT Alistair Brownlee on How Heat Impacts...

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2026/08/20

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 nutrition company. In this conversation, we focus on heat training: Heat training differences between

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59:48

Foot Strength, Mobility, & Health: How to Build...

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2026/08/13

Jen Perez is the co-owner of Gait Happens, a clinician, as well as the co-owner of Kinetic Chiropractic in Lafayette, CO. She holds a Doctor of Chiropractic Degree and has experience working with Olympic and professional track and field athletes. We discuss: Should runners worry about foot strength? Her best exercises for strengthening the foot Tools, products, and shoes that promote foot strength Drills and mobility work for the feet How supershoes affect the function of your feet Resources &

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56:11

Qualifying for Boston After 2 Kids: How Kate is...

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2026/08/06

Kate is 35 weeks pregnant but wants to qualify for the Boston Marathon. Once she's ready to start training again, how can she structure her training? She's currently a member of Team Strength Running, giving her access to our community, training plans, resources, and live coaching calls. Members are also invited on the podcast for chats like these! Topics & Resources: What to focus on when: family, recovery, training The importance of base building Build speed (not just endurance) Why Kate is

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01:03:25

Coaching Call: How to PR at Three Different Distances...

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2026/07/30

Jason has been coaching Kiki for about two years - and in that time, she's debuted at the marathon distance beyond her expectations, PR's in the 5k and half marathon by substantial margins, and has had only one very minor injury. In this episode, we explore how Kiki has stacked PR's, stayed healthy, and started running more than ever. If you're interested in working with Jason as your coach, email him at support@strengthrunning.com. Resources & Links from the Show: Coaching & Training programs

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01:00:41

Modern Ultra Training: How Ultramarathons Are...

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2026/07/23

Ian Sharman is a 2x USATF 100-mile Trail Champion, 4x winner of the Leadville Trail 100, and author of the new book The Art of Ultrarunning. He's one of the most recognizable names in the world of ultrarunning. He's won more than 50 marathons out of over 250 he's run, ran a 2:21 marathon at age 43, holds the fastest time in a trail 100-mile race by a Brit (12h44m), and holds the record for the Grand Slam of Ultrarunning (69h49m). In this conversation, we discussed what's changed and what remains

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50:50

How to Raise Your 'Speed Ceiling,' Mileage Building,...

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2026/07/16

This is a sneak peak into our Team Strength Running coaching calls! Our group meets regularly to discuss training, ask strategy questions, get coaching guidance, and figure out exactly how to achieve our biggest goals. If you'd like to join these calls, join our team! You'll also get access to the broader community, opportunities to come on the podcast, our training plan library, and a lot more. Like the show? Support our sponsors! Thank you Altra! New customers can ge 10% off your entire order with

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01:09:37

How to Achieve a Breakthrough: Jason Coach's...

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2026/07/09

Todd Marentette is the co-host of the RUNegade Podcast - and he partnered with Jason to help him with a breakthrough. For years, Todd has run almost the same time in the marathon: just over four hours. He's given Jason full control of his training and 10 months of runway to do the impossible: break his plateau, run a massive PR, and change how he thinks about training. This episode originally aired on the RUNegade Podcast (Apple, Spotify). We discuss: The importance of cycles and dividing time

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01:11:36

Building Faster Runners: Dickinson Coach Don Nichter...

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2026/07/02

Don Nichter is the head cross country coach at Dickinson College, where he's built their men's and women's programs into consistent national-level contenders. His teams have claimed 24 Centennial Conference championships across cross country and track and field and he has been named Mideast Regional Coach of the Year seven times and was voted the men's Centennial Conference Cross Country Coach of the Year twice. During his 40+ years with Dickinson, he has coached 39 All-Americans. Today, he shares

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01:09:33

Zone 2 Running Best Practices, Surprises, and Myths...

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2026/06/25

Alyssa Olenick is an exercise phyisology PhD, ultramarathoner, hybrid athlete, and weightlifter. She's been featured in Time, Nike, Women's Health - and pretty much every major media outlet and podcast that exists. She's also one of my favorite communicators about training theory and physiology. Today, she's helping us decipher Zone 2 running: How to grow Z2 fitness (hint: don't just run in Z2!) The timeline of Zone 2 improvement Why Z2 is not a "cage" How heart rate at this effort is impacted by

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01:09:40

2:11 Marathoner Charlie Sweeney on Mega Mileage: How...

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2026/06/18

Charlie Sweeney is chasing the dream... by running up to 145 miles per week. This volume is not for the faint of heart (or most of us mere mortals...). But we can learn a lot from elite athletes who are training at top mileage levels. In this episode you will learn: How Charlie makes time for running twice per day with a full-time job His progression of mileage over the years that got him to 145 mpw The benefits he expects to receive from this level of mileage The importance of going all-in on what

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01:06:00

Plyometrics: How to Start the Easy Way, with 5x...

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2026/06/11

Eoin Everard is a physiotherapist with a PhD in Biomechanics. He's also a sub-4 minute miler, a sub-14 minute 5k runner, and a five-time Irish National Champion in the 1500 and 3000m. He also hosts the Better Running Podcast and is the cofounder of the BackAware Belt. Today's conversation focuses on plyometrics: How can your average runner even get started with plyometrics Why you do NOT need advanced depth drops and other types of plyos The non-plyometric types of training that give you benefits

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01:08:30

Body Positions, Cues, and Cadence: The Ultimate...

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2026/06/04

Running form has often focused on concepts like cadence and footstrike to create change and improve efficiency. But a "top down" approach - focusing on the arms, torso, and cues - is an innovative and accessible way to become a stronger, healthier runner. Paul Mackinnon is a former semi-pro hockey player who has become an expert on gait retraining. He's is from Melbourne, Australia and has worked with many high level athletes over the years to improve their running form. My discussion with Paul is a

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01:04:47

Good vs. Great: Ranking VO2 Max, Threshold, & Economy...

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2026/05/28

Brady Holmer has a Master's degree in Human Performance, writes the incredibly popular Physiologically Speaking newsletter, and has recently run a 2:24 marathon. He also trains unconventionally: gone are the 100-mile weeks and in place of them are moderate mileage weeks (60-80) with 10+ hours of cycling. In this episode, we rank the core 3 performance metrics of VO2 Max, Lactate Threshold, and Running Economy and discuss how they interact with physiological resiliency, how they can be improved, and

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01:01:46

Fueling Do's & Don'ts (Carbs, Protein, & Supplements)...

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2026/05/21

Stevie Lyn Smith is a board-certified specialist in sports dietetics, a Registered Dietitian, and an 11x Ironman competitor with an 11:35 PR. Today, we're exploring the most recent advances in sports nutrition for fueling: How many carbs are now recommended per hour of hard running? What about workouts or long runs? Is "proteinmaxxing" valuable for runners? What are its potential drawbacks? How much dehydration is acceptable before a decrease in performance is inevitable? Should every runner

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