Most runners obsess over VO₂ max. Watches flash it. Apps brag about it. Athletes compare numbers like trophies.But here’s the truth: if VO₂ max decided races, we wouldn’t need start lines. We’d just hand medals to lab results.In this episode, Ron and I break down the real difference between VO₂ max and lactate threshold — and reveal why neither metric tells the full story for trail and ultra runners.You’ll learn:🏁 VO₂ Max — Your Engine SizeWhat it really means, how much you can influence it, and

Gill is partnering with Glazier clinics for a FREE track and field clinic in December. To help you understand what value this clinic will provide you, we will have clinicians give introductions to themselves and their topics for December. Today we have Josiah Norville of Western Michigan giving us an intro into his December topic "Simple Triple Jump Breakdowns to Improve Each Phase of the Jump."Enjoy and look for the sign up for this FREE amazing clinic from Glazier Clinics soon!

In this Track, Allie G chats with Kelly Ransier, a dedicated mom, teacher, and athlete, about her journey in running and triathlons. Kelly shares her experiences leading up to her first marathon, the importance of volunteering at the New York City Marathon, and the challenges she has faced with injuries. They discuss the significance of nutrition in endurance sports and the inspiring moments that come from being part of the running community. As Kelly prepares for the Marine Corps Marathon, she

A little mid-week bonus episode, with some recent updates from Jon and Amie, including: kitting out our garage gym on a budgetvolunteering at Centurion's Autumn 100building single leg strengthJon's preparation for the upcoming OMM in the Lake Districthow Amie is managing ongoing knee niggles Learning from Jon's recent appointment with a specialist diabetes sports consultant and nutritionist. We hope you enjoy! Send us a text Most businesses significantly underinve...

The Run Down By The Running Effect (our new newsletter!): https://tinyurl.com/mr36s9rsProgress in running is rarely smooth, often unpredictable, and sometimes shaped most by the days we’d rather forget.Alex Ostberg is back again to discuss ideas that every runner will recognize but few stop to articulate. The Run Down recap is here and full of gold once again.From the unseen pitfalls that quietly derail progress, to the illusions we cling to about steady improvement, to the challenge of bracing for

415: Caitlin Adams | Melbourne Marathon | Chicago Marathon This week's episode is sponsored by The Running Warehouse Ballarat Marathon The Running Warehouse Ballarat Marathon is back in April next year with flat and fast courses … an amazing atmosphere and heaps of fun. Sign up today at ballaratmarathon.com.au before this very popular event sells out. Julian makes progress before hitting the streets of Melbourne. Brad takes a step back on the rebuild. Brady tries to get a special guest speaker for

The Sydney Marathon has officially joined the World Marathon Majors,  and it delivered everything you’d expect from a world-class event. In this episode, we sit down with Michael Murray and Nui Neidhart to relive their experiences running from the iconic start line to across the Sydney Harbour Bridge, and all the way to the Opera House finish. They share the highs and lows of their marathon journeys,  from training setbacks and lessons learned to the electric crowd support that lined the streets

If you’ve had it before, you know that nagging pain in the arch of your foot all too well. We sit down with Dr. Lisa Mitro, DPT, to discuss how to treat one of the most common running injuries - plantar fasciitis. She describes the symptoms of plantar fasciitis, how to treat it acutely and long-term, and answers your biggest question - how you can keep running. Thank you to our sponsors:✨ Tailwind: Complete sport nutrition made simple, including hydration mixes, high-carb sport drinks, endurance

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ASICS has launched its Everyday Escape campaign in support of World Mental Health Day, encouraging people around the world to take a 15-minute movement break and experience the mental and physical benefits.In this episode, Rick guides Sarah and Andy through his own Everyday Escape.Join the movement by sharing your Everyday Escape using #EverydayEscape. For every post shared with the hashtag, ASICS will donate £5 to the mental health charity Mind, helping to raise vital funds for mental

This episode, Dwayne and Mal are honoured to be joined by our good friend Hannah Thompson.Hannah was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes in her late 20s. She opens up about the early symptoms that led to her diagnosis, waking up with the loss of her vision, and the adjustments she’s made to live and run with Type 1.Hannah shares what’s worked for her in managing blood sugars as a runner, some of her scariest moments with diabetes, and how others can better support someone living with Type 1.Hannah

Training talks leading up to the Cocodona 250 , Tunnel Hill 100, and, Arkansas Traveler 100. We talk about training and topics of the day #cocodona #running #fitness #bodybuilding #tunnelhill100 #arkansastraveler #chat #exercise

Sign up for the Supwell app for the best deals on running shoes and/or to offload your shoes so your spouse lets you buy more shoes: https://supwell.circle.so/checkout/marketplace-and-forum-ld3nz (along with DAILY motivation, the most supportive hobby jogger community, best buy, sell and trade shoe marketplace and an exclusive 10% off discount code on hobby jogger gear)Here are the 5 best (lower stack) shoes for racing and speed workouts.If you're going to buy one of the shoes mentioned,

In this episode, I take you back to Chicago for the unforgettable Chicago Marathon 2025 experience 🏃‍♂️🇺🇸. I share how I earned my spot at the marathon through @nikerunning, what race week was like, and all the incredible moments leading up to marathon day — including the @BelieveInTheRun and @Kofuzi shakeout runs, and traveling from England to Chicago with my son Josiah ✈️👟. I also open up about what went wrong during the marathon, what I learned from the experience, and the amazing moment

In this inspiring episode, we’re joined by Nestor—a psychotherapist with a master’s in counselling—who shares how running became both a personal passion and a therapeutic tool. We explore the powerful connection between mental health and movement, and how Nestor uses running to support emotional well-being in himself and others.He also opens up about the creation of the Happy Thoughts Running Team, a community built around positivity, resilience, and shared miles. From marathons across the globe to

On this episode, the boys had on special guest Curtis Beach! Curtis was a 2 x NCAA Champion in the heptathlon at Duke and professional decathlete for Nike. He is now a coach and educator of the sport based in San Diego where he leads a training group and coaches at a local college.Curtis has an Instagram page that is super insightful for all runners. He touches on running form, top end speed, and gives advice for all the different track events .On this episode, we touched on topics like running

Nutrition during backyard ultras or last man standing races is one of the most important elements of training and of the race. HOWEVER, it's one of the things that runners struggle with the most when it comes to ultramarathons. Why? Because everyone is different, you are out there for a LONG time, AND with backyard ultras/last man standing races, you have limited time to problem solve GI issues, dehydration, and other nutrition problems before needing to continue running. What you should eat ...

From crossing paths with farm dogs to shimmying over logs, ultra runner Kim Levinsky faced a plethora of physical, mental and altogether unexpected challenges as she set a new Fastest Known Time (FKT) across New York State’s 358-mile Long Path.Now, a brilliant new feature film, 'The Long Path: A journey of becoming' has been released. It tracks the physical and mental struggle's Kim encountered during her epic run, as well as taking a deeper look at how society treats mental health

In this Everyday Heroes episode, I meet Esther, a former professional runner who spent her youth training like an elite — running up to 20 kilometers twice a day and competing every summer.She opens up about the intense years of elite training, her complex relationship with her coach, and shares powerful advice for anyone preparing for their first half or full marathon.

Aisha Praught-Leer and Eric Jenkins reconnect after the Chicago Marathon and share Eric's highlights from the weekend and his first trip to the Windy City. They discuss the emotional journey of marathon runners, the excitement of major marathons, and the impact of recent doping scandals on the sport.Discussed in this episode:– The Chicago Marathon experience– Live shows can be nerve-wracking but rewarding for athletes.– Major marathons offer a unique energy that is unmatched in other sports– The