224. Tarkine Startup Founder Sam Burke on Making Eco-Friendly Running Shoes That Last 600+ Miles
Release Date: 12/02/2021
Lactate Threshold & the “Golden Zone:” 2x Olympian Marius Bakken on the Norwegian Method
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Marius Bakken is a medical doctor, author of , and a 2x Olympian who specialized in the 5,000m. He’s also competed in three World Championships and two European championships, while being a 3x Norwegian 1500m champion and a 2x champion in the 5,000. He holds personal bests of 3:38 in the 1500m, 13:06 in the 5k, and 28:26 in the 10k. Mind you, this is before the era of super shoes. This conversation focuses on lactate threshold, how to find it, and why this "golden zone" may be the most important training intensity of them all. Resources: Marius' new book Thank you Altra! New...
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Tapering, Warm-ups, & Yasso 800’s: Training Q&A with Coach Max Stoneking, DPT
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Max Stoneking is a practicing physical therapist at , former collegiate swimmer, and coach to runners and triathletes. He writes the and posts regularly on . This episodes features Max and Jason taking your questions: Are Yasso 800's a good predictor workout for marathoners? Are there better options? What is the ideal tapering strategy? How can runners best for different types of runs, workouts, and races? Best practices for treating hip injuries More! To contribute to future Q&A episodes, follow Jason or . Thanks Boulderthon! is a top 10 race in America according to...
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How to Improve Economy, Protein for Runners, & Top Lifting Mistakes (Jason Gets Interviewed!)
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Jason was recently a guest on the about: + mistakes (ideal for endurance runners) Why strength train in the first place? Protein needs for runners (age, activity, etc.) The type of strength training that improves Thank you to Dr. Mandy Riehl for hosting an amazing discussion! . Thank you Kila! Kila offers the world's lightest insoles. Made with super shoe foam, they're 65-70% lighter than most orthotics and worn by elite runners like UTMB champ Tom Evans. Go to and use code STRENGTHRUNNING for $50 your first pair. Truthfully, I’m skeptical of insoles. I once had...
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What Causes Plantar Fasciitis? Treat & Prevent PF with Dr. Mandy Riehl
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Plantar fasciitis is a common running injury presenting with pain and tightness at the heel and alongside the underside of the foot. It's not fun. Dr. Mandy Riehl is here to help you prevent and treat : What causes plantar fasciitis? How do we keep feet healthy when we're running so much? Ideal mobility + strength exercises for feet Foot mobility Shoe choices and how they impact your foot health For even more recovery and prevention ideas, download our . Mandy Riehl is a doctor of chiropractic, former D1 track and cross country, and current cross country coach who's won multiple...
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Triathlon GOAT Alistair Brownlee on How Heat Impacts Training, Racing, & Fueling
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Alistair Brownlee is the greatest male triathlete to ever live. He’s a 2x Olympic Gold Medalist, 4x World Champion in both individual and team titles, a 4x European Champion, and the 2014 Commonwealth Champion. He’s the only male athlete to have completed the grand slam of triathlon championships with Olympic, World, and Continental wins. He is also the cofounder of , a performance nutrition company. In this conversation, we focus on heat training: Heat training differences between runners and triathletes Cooling strategies vs. heat training The value of sweat tests How to adjust...
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Foot Strength, Mobility, & Health: How to Build Indestructible Feet with Dr. Jen Perez
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Jen Perez is the co-owner of , a clinician, as well as the co-owner of Kinetic Chiropractic in Lafayette, CO. She holds a Doctor of Chiropractic Degree and has experience working with Olympic and professional track and field athletes. We discuss: Should runners worry about foot strength? Her best exercises for strengthening the foot Tools, products, and shoes that promote foot strength Drills and mobility work for the feet How supershoes affect the function of your feet Resources & Links from the show: Follow and on Instagram How for runners Follow Thank you Altra! New...
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Qualifying for Boston After 2 Kids: How Kate is Planning A Massive Comeback
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Kate is 35 weeks pregnant but wants to qualify for the Boston Marathon. Once she's ready to start training again, how can she structure her training? She's currently a member of , giving her access to our community, training plans, resources, and live coaching calls. Members are also invited on the podcast for chats like these! Topics & Resources: What to focus on when: family, , training The importance of (not just endurance) Why Kate is during pregnancy A big thanks to Kate for sharing her story and being on our team! You can learn more about it . Thank you MOBO Board!...
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Coaching Call: How to PR at Three Different Distances With No Major Injuries
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Jason has been coaching Kiki for about two years - and in that time, she's debuted at the marathon distance beyond her expectations, PR's in the 5k and half marathon by substantial margins, and has had only one very minor injury. In this episode, we explore how Kiki has stacked PR's, stayed healthy, and started running more than ever. If you're interested in working with Jason as your coach, email him at . Resources & Links from the Show: (on marathon breakthroughs) Our best Thank you Altra! New customers can ge 10% off your entire order with code jason10 . I’ve been wearing...
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Modern Ultra Training: How Ultramarathons Are Evolving with 4x Leadville Winner Ian Sharman
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Ian Sharman is a 2x USATF 100-mile Trail Champion, 4x winner of the Leadville Trail 100, and author of the new book . He's one of the most recognizable names in the world of ultrarunning. He’s won more than 50 marathons out of over 250 he's run, ran a 2:21 marathon at age 43, holds the fastest time in a trail 100-mile race by a Brit (12h44m), and holds the record for the Grand Slam of Ultrarunning (69h49m). In this conversation, we discussed what's changed and what remains fundamental for ultramarathon training (fueling, mileage, workouts, terrain, durability, and more). Resources...
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How to Raise Your ‘Speed Ceiling,’ Mileage Building, & Warm-up Strategy Q&A
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This is a sneak peak into our coaching calls! Our group meets regularly to discuss training, ask strategy questions, get coaching guidance, and figure out exactly how to achieve our biggest goals. If you'd like to join these calls, ! You'll also get access to the broader community, opportunities to come on the podcast, our training plan library, and a lot more. Like the show? Support our sponsors! Thank you Altra! New customers can ge 10% off your entire order with code jason10 . I’ve been wearing Altra shoes for years - I absolutely love the roomy toe box that leaves extra room for my feet...
info_outlineSam Burke is the founder of Runner’s Tribe, one of Australia's largest running media sites. Recently he jumped into the competitive running shoe industry as the founder of Tarkine, a new startup shoe company for endurance runners.
Runner’s Tribe began in 2008 and has grown into a home for an enormous array of running-related information, including news, product reviews, podcasts, articles, and training diaries from elite runners.
Sam’s new company, Tarkine, is focused on making an environmentally responsible running shoe that reduces its ecological footprint in all stages of the shoemaking process.
Links & Resources from the Show:
- Check out the Tarkine website
- Tarkine on Facebook
- Visit the Runners Tribe website
- Contribute to the Tarkine Kickstarter
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