How to be awesome for forever – Ryan Woods
Very few athletes can train and succeed at a high level of endurance. Even fewer athletes sustain their success for decades. But Ryan Woods is doing it. At 40 years old Ryan aka Woodsy aka RJwoodsy has been crowned the Spartan Race North American champion. Fresh off of one of the biggest win of his…
Strength Training for Runners
The best way to get faster is by running — no doubt about that. But strength training will make your running better. So really the best way to get faster is by running better. Most runners and running coaches don’t have a background in strength training – so they avoid it or give generic direction…
Why you should train like an elite – Jesse Williams
Jesse Williams knows running. He has an extensive background in sports marketing and is the founder of Sound Running. During Jesse’s long career in running, he has rubbed elbows with the top coaches and athletes in the world and notices there is a disconnect from the everyday runner and the elites. So Jesse set out…
Cross-train through injury and get more fit – Luke Bosek
If you’re a runner; you’ve probably been injured. An injury can be a setback, but it can also be an opportunity. Getting hurt does not have to be a deterrent for hitting your goals. Luke Bosek is a prime example. Luke is an Ultra Endurance and OCR athletes who found running later in life. What…
Train for mountains without mountains – Kirk DeWindt
Obstacle course racing (OCR) has a lot of challenges. Running is hard, the obstacles are hard, and the terrain is crazy hard. Preparing for an OCR should not have to be a challenge – but many of us do not have easy access to a mountain or steep trails. Spartan Pro Team member Kirk DeWindt…
Take risks as a runner and succeed – Dave Welsh
Most people have limited bandwidth. They have one or two jobs/hobbies that take up all of their time. But not Dave Welsh. Dave is a serial entrepreneur who LOVES running. Dave’s love of running has created a successful family of running specialty stores, a massive community of runners, and even a running themes restaurant. …
How to Build a Running Group People Crave
A great running group can make or break a runner. Events and community are important. But it’s time-consuming and hard grow/manage. Over the years as reps for a running company and now as a #fitspro – John and I know the struggle and work associated with running groups and events. But Rachel Wyman and Fueled…
How to grow and nurture a community – Rachel Wyman
This week John and Rich are joined by Fueled by Doughnuts founder and leader Rachel Wyman. Rachel is a small business entrepreneur who has grown a run club to over 2,000 active members with a unique approach. During the episode we cover: Key ways to grow a community organically. How to manage massive growth and…
This is how we do it.
The world of personal coaching for runners and obstacle course race athletes is confusing. What’s the difference? What separates one coach from another? Is the best athlete the best coach? How are you supposed to know what will work for you? In this episode Rich goes solo to explains how we do it at Reinforced…
Know which GPS watch you need and why – Gary Rosenberg
There is a butt load of watch technology options for endurance training. There are so many choices that it can be hard to make a decision. That’s why this week we brought on an expert to help you find the best watch for the things that matter most to you. Listen to this episode with…
