Marathon training tips from an Olympic Trails Qualifier – Crystal Bacon
Crystal Bacon is a high-level distance runner and a collegiate distance coach who has a ton of experience racing and coaching. In recent years Crystal has had one big goal in mind – to qualify for the Olympic Trials in the marathon. She has had success at many race distance, but the marathon proved to…
Why Balance is Killing Your Race Results
Why it’s okay to be extreme I like “lots”. I eat lots, I run lots, I drink (regrettably) lots. This is why I don’t pick up hobbies. I’ll inevitably dedicate too much time to whatever it is. I will practice, compete, buy equipment, do research, and usually invest in some kind of education. Whatever I…
Off-season training
The off-season is not that exciting, but extremely important. I’m outdoors a lot. If I’m not running, I’m walking or riding my bike. I am fortunate to live in an area where I experience all four seasons. Fortunate, I guess. It’s hot and humid in the summer, bitter cold in the winter, and it rains…
The best way to train for mountain races – Ian Hosek
This week the 2019 Spartan Race Mountain Series Champion and 5th place overall finisher at the Spartan World Championships hangs out with Rich to chat about how to smash the mountains. Ian Hosek is a professional OCR athlete and endurance coach who knows how to facilitate peak performance in himself and his high-level athletes. In…
How to overcome your limiters as an athlete.
This week John and Rich sit down and chat with each to bring you best practices for your offseason training. John and Rich also answer some listener questions. In this episode, we talk about Why you need to identify your limiters and overcome them. Some tips on how to mentally push past the final miles…
Game changing OCR training tips – Coach Brakken Kracker
Brakken Kracker is a professional OCR athlete and endurance coach who is paving the way on for how to train for Obstacles Course Racing. Brakken has as much experience as anyone on the scene. He is also a deep thinker about the sport and training. He joins us and shares the principles that have made…
Lesson from a double amputee record breaker- Brian Reynolds
Brian Reynolds is a world-class para-athlete runner who is pushing past obstacles. He is fresh off a fast know time in the half marathon and is poised for some big races. As a child, Brian had a compromised immune system, which led to the contraction of a rare form of meningitis. The medication to treat…
How to prepare for the best marathon – Jonathan Cane
Jonathan Cane is a New Yorker through and through. He is also a badass endurance coach who has coached endurance athletes to faster times for over 30 years. So you better believer Jonathan knows a thing or two about the New York City Marathon. Over the years, Jonathan has picked up a plethora of tips…
How to solve your foot problems and more – Dr. Rob Conenello
Dr. Rob Conenello is a renowned podiatrist who specialized in working with athletes. He is never satisfied with the status quo and works hard every single day to find the best therapies and technologies to help his athletes. Rob believes in a holistic approach to help athletes solve their injury issues by finding the root…
