184. How to Engineer a Marathon Breakthrough: A Behind-the-Scenes Coaching Call
Release Date: 03/25/2021
Running Longevity Masterclass with Dr. Jordan Metzl: Strength, Aging, & More
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Dr. Jordan Metzl is a Harvard-trained medical doctor, bestselling author, and a highly sought after international speaker. His new book, , is now available! Jordan is the creator of the immensely popular Iron Strength workout, a medical columnist for Triathlete Magazine, and a 37-time marathon finisher (not to mention an Ironman Triathlete!). In this conversation, we focus on running longevity: The training habits that need to change in your 40's and 50's Potential tension between performance and longevity The role of as we age a lot more... . Thanks for a great conversation, Jordan! Thank...
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Stacking the Deck in Your Favor: Best-Selling Author Brad Stulberg on Sustainable Excellence
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Brad Stulberg is the New York Times best-selling author of . He cohosts the Growth Equation podcast, coaches executives and entrepreneurs, and is on the faculty at the University of Michigan’s Graduate School of Public Health. He also deadlifts 530 pounds! He's also the author of and coauthor of . In this conversation, we explore what it means to run sustainably: The truth about motivation Why "balance" is often an illusion The incredible power of surrounding yourself with the right people Is anxiety actually a bad thing? His thoughts on Alex Honnold's summit of Tapei 101 live on...
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Training Updates, Smart Shoe News, & A Super Secret Announcement (with Jon Levitt)
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Jason sits down with fellow podcaster and friend Jonathan Levitt to chat about their training, upcoming goals, updates with the Avelo smart running shoe, and their new business The Huddle. The Huddle is a private peer network of entrepreneurs, creators, and executives. We meet regularly to solve problems, examine opportunities, and get support with goals. Growth happens together and we're excited to welcome new business owners and ambitious entrepeneurs! If you're interested in learning more about what we do, . Links & Resources from the show: Jon's podcasts & Follow track...
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From Bodybuilder to Boston Qualifier: Can John Goldman Accomplish the Unreasonable?
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John Goldman is a former bodybuilder and currently the CEO of . After running a 5:13 marathon last December, he's not attempting the unreasonable: to qualify for Boston in a year. He enlisted the coaching of physiologist and ultra-endurance coach Alan Couzens to guide his training. This episode is a case study on how to accomplish unreasonable goals. How do you progress your fitness so you can run almost two hours faster in the marathon in only a year? What do you focus on? What is the correct order of what to focus on? How is his progress going after only two months? Follow along with his...
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Built Different: Training for the Female Physiology, with Olympian Shannon Rowbury & PT Jessica Dorrington
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Should women think differently about training and weightlifting when they're pregnant and post-partum? In this episode, Olympian and her physical therapist explain the specific training needs of pregnant and post-partum women, including: Exercise that's advised vs. not recommended How to modify training as pregnancy evolves The role of strength training during pregnancy Post-partum recovery strategies How to prepare for perimenopause through training Their new book, , is also available to preorder! Thank you MOBO Board! Invented by renowned physical therapist Jay...
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The Limits of Endurance: Dr. Andrew Best on Running’s “Metabolic Ceiling”
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Dr. is a professor at the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts where he focuses on evolutionary questions about human physiology. You can email him at . His latest study was titled “.” They looked at the maximum, sustainable amount of energy expenditure that can be done over a long time period. It answers the question, "what is the limit of human energy expenditure?" It's a metric that literally dictates how hard you can train. If you want sustainable performance, you'll love this episode. Fan of the podcast? Support our partners! Thank you MOBO Board! Invented by...
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Development: Workouts, Mindsets, & Strategy with Head Conn XC Coach Sam Alexander
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Sam Alexander is the head coach of the men's cross country and track & field teams at Connecticut College (Jason's alma mater!). Sam recently coached the track team to a historically high finish at the New England championships and helped the cross country team qualify for the National Championships for only the second time in program history. This episode focuses on development - or, how to progress through beginner to advanced stages of running. We discuss: Athletic development for college runners vs. new runners The "order of operations" of development How to build speed and...
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American Record Holder Zach Bitter on Carb Experiments, DNF’s, and Learning From Failure
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Why did American Record holder Zach Bitter fail at his goal of besting his own 100-mile record? Was it his new embrace of high carb fueling instead of his tradition low-carb approach? In this episode, former WR holder and current AR holder Zach Bitter joins us to discuss how he navigates failure, what led to his DNF at his recent 100-mile record attempt, his experiments with fueling and carbs, and a lot more. Don't miss Zach's amazing podcast, or his website . You can also listen to him in 2024's . If you have not yet, please follow or subscribe to the Strength Running Podcast! Thank you...
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Do you want to improve and race faster in 2026? I want to help you do exactly that! In this episode, coach Jason Fitzgerald is sharing his most impactful training interventions for dramatic running improvement. We're discussing: Hill Sprints () Monthly mileage Aerobic cross-training Heat training Heavy weightlifting () If you haven't yet, follow or subscribe to the podcast! Thank you Previnex! After resisting most supplements for the better part of my life, I’m cautiously changing my tune. I’m now a Masters runner and in my personal life, I’m optimizing for longevity. I want to be my...
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What is “Training?” The Principles, Science and Art of the Training Process with Dan Cleather
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Dan Cleather is a strength and conditioning coach, professor at St. Mary's University, and author of . So, what exactly is "training?" Is it different than "exercise?" In this episode, we discuss what training specifically is, what it's not, and what it's attempting to do. Once you understand that we're after change in our bodies, we can better structure training to reach our goals. Visit or follow him on Please support the show by supporting our partners! Thank you 2Before! We are supported by , a powerful sports supplement made from New Zealand Blackcurrant berries...
info_outlineBrian is a consistent runner with two decades of experience and over 25 marathons under his belt. While his fastest marathon was 2:59 back in 2013, he hasn't been able to set a new PR since.
As a member of Team Strength Running, Brian has the opportunity for these coaching calls. In this episode, listen to Jason and Brian talk about:
- His history and background as a runner
- What he's doing right in his training (and should continue)
- The improvements he can take to keep getting faster
- Why Jason is encouraged that he will meet his big goal!
Brian is currently following the Half Marathon Training Plan from the High Performance Lifting program. He has added strides to his runs, lifts to support his training, and is training for a shorter distance than his goal race.
All that is going to pay off!
Brian has exciting opportunities to improve his marathon race time and we are all awaiting to hear about his next big race.
From your feedback, I know that these types of coaching calls resonate with many of you. If you are interested in hearing more of these behind-the-scenes calls, check out the recent episodes with another masters runner and a discussion on running your first marathon.
This information and support is the foundation of the Strength Running team, where you can join our thriving community.
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