Dr. Phil Skiba on Breaking2, How to Build Critical Power, and the Secret to a Fast Kick
Release Date: 07/24/2025
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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5 Ways to Level Up in 2026 (My Top Ideas for Dramatic Improvement!)
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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...
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Zone 2 for Beginners, Hot Tubs vs. Altitude, & Improving Economy with Sport Scientist Jonah Rosner
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is an applied sport scientist who spent 10 years working with athletes and teams from all major American professional team sports, particularly the National Football League. He’s a certified running coach and strength and conditioning specialist and he previously partnered with Nike to run the Nike Running Performance Lab in New York City. You can sign up for his . Jonah was also the sport scientist on hand during a fitness retreat I attended last year where I had my VO2 Max measured. Jonah administered the test, which you can watch on . In this conversation, we myth-bust around the...
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Pacing Strategy, Zone 2, Easy Runs, & More with Running Explained’s Elisabeth Scott
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Elisabeth Scott is a USATF, RRCA, and UESCA certified running coach and the host of the enormously popular . She and Jason are answering questions from about: Optimal ratio of hard to easy mileage Physiological benefits of moderate paced running Helpful cues to ensure you’re truly running easy How you figure out your training paces Elisabeth is an authentic and powerful force in the running community and I hope you use her startegic advice in your training. Thank you 2Before! We are supported by , a powerful sports supplement made from New Zealand Blackcurrant berries designed...
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The Best Advice to Run Faster, with Extramilest Host & 2:44 Marathoner Floris Gierman
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Floris Gierman is a 2:44 marathoner, cofounder of , 100-mile ultramarathon finisher, and author of the new book . He's done something rare: interview the world's best runners (like Eliud Kipchoge, Courtney Dauwalter, and Killian Jornet) and put all the best lessons, insights, and wisdom into his new book. You'll learn what keeps the most competitive runners going, how they train, and their best advice to excel. Pick up your copy . I wanted to know: What has he learned from hundreds of conversations with such amazing athletes? What sets them apart? What makes them similar to us? From all...
info_outlineDr. Philip Skiba is a physician, performance consultant for the Breaking 2 project, coach to dozens of world class athletes, and author of Scientific Training for Endurance Athletes.
Phil is a world-class expert on running physiology and how to race faster. His groundbreaking research into Critical Power, Critical Speed, and the "W Prime" model of fatigue help the best runners in the world plan their training. And the best coaches seek him out for guidance.
In this conversation, we discuss:
- How to determine and improve your "critical speed"
- His work with Avelo (get your pair of smart running shoes!)
- The under-discussed "battery" of speed that helsp you kick fast at the end of a race
- Phil's contribution to Breaking 2 and Eliud Kipchoge's sub-2 marathon attempt
Please follow Phil on X and be sure to thank him for this conversation!
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