Meredith didn’t just “add hills” to her training plan, she went to Tanzania and climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, a 19,600 foot summit that turns every step into a decision. We talk through what it really takes: building aerobic fitness at sea level, practicing patience with “pole pole” pacing, and showing up with the right gear and the right expectations when altitude is the variable you cannot fully control. If you’ve ever wondered how runners can transition into big hikes and endurance adventures...

OFX EPISODE 309: REUNITING WITH THE PAST AND INTERNET RED FLAGS.In this week's episode, Beth goes back in time and we dive into some Instagram red flags.

What do you think would happen if you completely ruptured your Achilles tendon with two kilometers left in a marathon? Most of us would probably assume the race was over. But Tigst Assefa’s 2026 Berlin Marathon story forces us to ask a much more interesting question: how could someone experience a significant injury and still keep running at an incredibly fast pace? Assefa developed pain around 31K, eventually completely ruptured her Achilles around 40K, and still finished the race, won, and ...

Counting down to the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon, Set the Pace is shining a spotlight on the runners who put purpose behind every mile by raising funds for the race’s more than 670 Official Charity Partners. This week, Rob is joined by Christopher Sheridan of the American Heart Association (AHA), NYRR Hall of Famer and Olympic medalist Jenny Simpson, and NYRR Medical Director Dr. Matt Friedman for an important discussion about cardiac arrest, CPR, and the power of being prepared

On a wander round wonderful Wanstead's Flats and Woods, Rob and Paul catch up. Featuring the eponymous nail, Bonnie convalescing, appropriate outfits, the approach of Autumn, Paul on a treadmill, George and Rob at the Shoreditch Half, top-notch bird action, your PBs and other stories, and our plan and thoughts ahead of York.Subscribe to the Fan Feed at ⁠⁠https://runcompod.supercast.com/⁠⁠ to hear more about the Shoreditch half - plus get early access, ad-free listening, and all manner of exclusive

Generic protein advice can sound simple, but for ambitious active women and runners in perimenopause, it misses what our female body actually needs. In this episode, Louise Valentine, a leading expert for perimenopausal active women and runners, challenges the recommendation of eating 100 grams of protein per day and explains why protein needs should reflect our unique body weight, training volume, recovery demands, hormonal shifts, and body composition goals. She discusses how active women, ...

This week Paul reports back on his Hardmoors fun and there have been loads of other races to report on! Also lots of listener feedback and some super running tips to take away! Enjoy!Here is a link to support Paul's 100k x 10 challenge https://www.justgiving.com/page/paul-griffiths-5?utm_medium=FA&utm_source=CL Also why not join our Strava group for coaching tips and offers and much more

Send us Fan Mail Book overview: The Art of Ultrarunning: Tried & Tested Strategies for Long-Distance Runners compiles coaching strategies with illustrative stories from professional ultrarunners to create a convenient resource to help you improve your running. An elite-level racer and coach, author Ian Sharman provides practical guidance for runners at all levels; whether you are at the back of the pack or are going for gold, there's something to learn from his decades of experience...

How do you build a championship distance program starting from scratch?In this live session of The Track Tribe, we’re joined by Coach Shawn Siemers (2024–2025 High School Girls Sport Coach of the Year) to break down the exact process of developing elite endurance athletes from the ground up.Whether you’re taking over a fresh program, trying to get kids off the couch and onto the track, or looking to refine your athlete evaluation, this stream covers the practical blueprint for long-term distance

Send us Fan Mail A hundred-mile podium doesn’t happen by accident, and Matt Zupan doesn’t chalk it up to luck. From a quiet start in Missouri to finding his stride in the Reno and Truckee trail running scene, Matt tells the full story of how community, mountain obsession, and steady habits shape the runner he is now, including a breakthrough day at the Leadville 100. We talk through the Sierra Nevada pull that keeps bringing him back, from the John Muir Trail to big linkups and the kind of o...

Our most dreaded workouts, hill running for Easy Days, “super trainers”, and how much should you expect to improve?

This episode feels like being on a rollercoaster! Aurore shares with TRAHK the anguish of suffering from RED-S, which is an important lesson for all endurance athletes to pay attention to. She was overjoyed to recover just in time to run the TDS where she finished 4th. She also talks about what it's like to be in the Salomon team and why she loves Lantau Island so much. Since she moved to Hong Kong in December 2025, we can now claim her as a Hong Kong-based athlete who has the third-highest ITRA

Marathon runners are nearly six times more likely to come down with a cold or upper respiratory infection than runners who trained just as hard but didn't race.So why does this happen and what can you do about it? And even if you don’t get sick, what’s the right way to recover from a race? Today, we're talking about what happens after the marathon, because the training plans stop at the finish line, but your body's job is just getting started. You'll learn: What to do before and after your

Tommy sits down after his 28:56:37 performance in Nice. In the previous episode, he laid out his plan and set an ambitious goal to get as close to 30hrs as possible. Tune in to find out what went down last weekend.If you’re running a 100 miler or km race, and want to learn from Tommy’s experience, this episode is jam packed full of lessons.Tommy walks through his entire race experience and finishes with some key takeaways.38% OFF THAT’S RUNNABLE COACHING HUB for 3 MONTHS! Build sustainable

This week we have the founder and CEO of the brilliant run/wear company Happystride - Pete Goldring... Or as Esther likes to call him... Paul.We are also starting a Patreon membership where we'll have a new and exclusive members episode each week. We'll answer your questions and share your running stories. Get involved and help us build a wonderful and inclusive running community! - https://www.patreon.com/cw/therunningjoke Hosted by Esther Manito and Zoe Lyons. Produced by Joel Porter at Dot

Find your next running shoe on the Supwell app, home of the best shoe deals: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/supwell/id67539054240:00 Intro0:12 Plan for the Week3:35 First Run After Berlin9:30 Why The Marathon Is So Hard15:49 My First Sports Massage20:27 Lunch22:07 Reflecting on Berlin24:00 Looking Ahead31:15 Supwell KitchenThanks for watching! Here's how you can support the channel.1. Join my app to take your training to the next level. Buy/sell/trade running shoes and swap training and shoe

This week on the Wahoo KICKR RUN weekly Shakeout by Paula’s Run Club, it’s all about running smarter, staying healthy and finding the joy in the miles.We tackle a listener’s question about blisters and injury management, including when to listen to your body, when to back off, and why an easy week can sometimes be the smartest training decision you make.There’s also plenty for race day:Chicago Marathon course tips, pacing strategies for busy races and PB attempts, plus the mental battle between

This week, Karen and Megan chat about Boston running, trying to find the right pace on the treadmill, and whether a $160 massage is ever worth it. Megan also shares an update after missing the USATF 20K Championships because of an unexpected trip to the emergency room. She talks about getting back into training, looking ahead to the B.A.A. Half Marathon in November, and experimenting with double threshold as she works toward her next race.The Chicks also break down some of the performances from the

To Listen to the whole episode and many more Patreon only episodes, sign up to our Patreon at the link below.SIGN UP TO OUR PATREON TODAY: www.patreon.com/forthekudos SEASON 2 IS HERE! After a month holiday the team are back together to launch into season two. The episode begins with Logy and Matilda taking the listeners through their adventures since being on the airwaves before jumping straight into training weeks. Logy recaps his win at Run Prix while Matilda completes two long runs in one

In this episode Jess and Brodie sit down with Kellie Angel to talk through her recent races, her impressive longevity in the sport, and what it means to be competing in her 8th Australian team as Co-Captain. Hear about Kel's recent coaching change, how her year has been so far, and what her prep for APTRC will look like.In news the crew discuss the athlete support and state team competitions announced for the Aus champs at KMR 2027, as well as changes to the UTMB Age Group Qualifying structure ad