Run Faster Podcast

The goal of the Run Faster Podcast is simple - to help you run faster. Each week we give you information that will help you run faster and enjoy the sport.

Marathon: Phil Wharton 01/19/2018

Marathon: Phil Wharton Phil is speaking at the 2018 Boulder Running Clinics Marathon Clinic. His presentations titles are "Essential Elements of Marathon Success" and "Key Principles of Marathon Training." The event will be streamed live on January 26th and 27th. All attendees, both in person and via the web, will receive HD videos of all of the presentations roughly three weeks after the clinic. Phil Warton is one of the most respected and sought after musculoskeletal therapists and trainers in the world. He has worked with and trained hundreds of Olympic medalists, world record holders, national teams, and professional teams; as well as luminaries of stage, screen and business. Guiding Olympic champions, medalists, and national teams over six Olympic periods. He has worked with world record-holders in the marathon for the past 11 years. Phil Wharton mentored with some of the finest traditional and non-traditional medical professionals in the world. Traveling with national teams from Italy to Kenya and all over Europe and Mexico. In his travels he worked to create marathon training camps all over the world. Thanks Phil for joining me on the podcast. /episode/index/show/runfaster/id/6166884

High School: John O'Malley of Sandburg HS (IL) 12/10/2017

High School: John O'Malley of Sandburg HS (IL) John O'Malley is unquestionably one of the best high school coaches in the country. As the boys coach at Sandburg HS (IL) he has had teams run 7:46 or faster in the 4 x 800m the last four years. In cross country he has coached two Footlocker National Champions - Lukas Verzbicas (2009) and Dylan Jacobs (2017). /episode/index/show/runfaster/id/6028858

Q&A: Four Great Questions From Jim 12/08/2017

Q&A: Four Great Questions From Jim In this Q&A I answer questions from Jim. He has read Simple Marathon Training and his questions are well informed. Thanks Jim! /episode/index/show/runfaster/id/6026115

High School: Jonathan Dalby - Mountain Vista 12/06/2017

High School: Jonathan Dalby - Mountain Vista Jonathan Dalby is one of the most successful coaching in the country. He had two teams qualify for the Nike Cross Nationals this past week. His boys earned a podium spot, finishing 3rd, while his girls team finished 6th. Only Fayetteville-Manlius had a higher combined team finish. /episode/index/show/runfaster/id/6016735

High School: Dan Iverson - Girls Coach at Naperville North 12/05/2017

High School: Dan Iverson - Girls Coach at Naperville North Dan Iverson is the girls coach at Naperville North HS in Naperville, IL. His girls finished 2nd this past weekend at the Nike Cross Nationals (NXN). /episode/index/show/runfaster/id/6010438

Greg Weich 11/30/2017

Greg Weich Greg Weich has coached five Footlocker Finalists and this weekend his girls team will compete at the Nike Cross Nationals. /episode/index/show/runfaster/id/5996205

First 50 Episodes Recap 11/21/2017

First 50 Episodes Recap Wow! 50 episodes! If you're new to the Run Faster Podcast and want to know where to start, this episode will point you in the right direction. Thank you to all the guests who have joined me on the podcast - it's been a pleasure and an honor to talk running with you. /episode/index/show/runfaster/id/5968989

Josh Rowe 11/19/2017

Josh Rowe Josh Rowe is a well known figure in the running world, having worked at Nike, New Balance and now at Tracksmith. /episode/index/show/runfaster/id/5960119

Zeke Tiernan 08/06/2017

Zeke Tiernan Zeke Tiernan is a dear friend, in addition to being a very good ultra runner. He has great stories about his high school and college running days, in addition to sharing insights about ultra running, including his suggestions for how to run the best Leadville 100. Thanks Zeke for your time. Can't wait to share a run with you soon. /episode/index/show/runfaster/id/5614005

Manish Dhruv 08/01/2017

Manish Dhruv Manish is a client who lives in India and who has bought into my system of training, embracing all of the elements and doing them to the best of his ability. He came to running as an adult and when we started working together he was on a run/walk program. Now he does 2+ hour runs most Saturdays, in addition to all of the SAM work. Thank you Manish for sharing your story. /episode/index/show/runfaster/id/5598715

Jeff Boele 07/27/2017

Jeff Boele Jeff Boele discusses how he has grown as a coach by attending the Altis high performance center in Arizona. Jeff is the new developmental coach of the Roots Running Project, a post collegiate running group in Boulder, CO. Prior to his coaching with Roots Jeff was one of the most successful high school coaches in Colorado. Thanks for your time Jeff! /episode/index/show/runfaster/id/5584147

Patrick McHugh 07/14/2017

Patrick McHugh Coach Patrick McHugh discusses Vern Gambetta's GAIN conference/clinic and the impact it has had on his coaching. Coach Gambetta, who has been on the RFP, is a fantastic coach who has a great deal of knowledge about strength and conditioning, as well as track and field, has made GAIN a special opportunity for the serous and inquisitive coach. If you want to learn more about Patrick's training and how he has helped HS athletes run well in HS while setting them up for greater success in college, check out HighSchoolRunningCoach.com, where he is one of the featured coaches. /episode/index/show/runfaster/id/5538373

Training Tips: Planning a Training Week 07/02/2017

Training Tips: Planning a Training Week How should you plan your training week? When should you do a long run? Should you do one workout or two workouts in addition to the long run? When should you do strides? When should you do strength work? In this episode Jay lays out the training week that 80% of his clients do to stay injury free and run well. Enjoy! /episode/index/show/runfaster/id/5500703

Brad Stulberg - Peak Performance 06/26/2017

Brad Stulberg - Peak Performance Brad Stulberg is the co-author, along with Steve Magness, of the new book "Peak Performance: Elevate Your Game, Avoid Burnout and Thrive with the New Science of Success." Simply put, this is a must read for athletes and coaches. It's a combination of dozens of research articles that Brad and Steve have woven into a narrative that will help all of us perform at higher levels. Brad was a joy to interview and I hope you enjoy listening to the episode as much as I enjoyed recording it. Steve has been on the podcast in an early episode of the RFP - check that out for more running specific information. /episode/index/show/runfaster/id/5480092

Training Tips: Training Insights from HighSchoolRunningCoach.com 06/20/2017

Training Tips: Training Insights from HighSchoolRunningCoach.com In this episode we explore some of the highlights of High School Running Coach by interviewing Doug Petrick, a member of the site. Doug is always working to improve his craft as a distance coach and he share some of the most important things he's learned as a member of High School Running Coach. To learn more about the site visit HighSchoolRunningCoach.com . /episode/index/show/runfaster/id/5465161

Jeff Messer, PhD 06/07/2017

Jeff Messer, PhD In this conversation we discuss key findings in exercise science that directly impact running performance. For example, we discus the importance of macronutrient intake after exercise. We also discuss the fact that as runner's we're in "the business of building mitochondria." It's always a pleasure to get to speak with Jeff, so thanks to him for finding time out of his hectic schedule to conduct the interview. /episode/index/show/runfaster/id/5427008

Strength Training - Part 1 05/17/2017

Strength Training - Part 1 This episode focuses entirely on strength training and is taken from a webinar I recently conducted. If you can only listen to part of the episode, listen to the first 30 minutes as I address nine key points regarding strength training for runners. There were so many great questions asked during this webinar, so stick around to listen to the entire episode. /episode/index/show/runfaster/id/5365058

Training Tips: Marathon Taper 04/13/2017

Training Tips: Marathon Taper Tapering for the marathon is one of the most misunderstood aspects of racing a great race when the gun goes off. In this episode Jay talks about the importance of decreasing volume during a taper, yet keeping the intensity relatively high. He goes into detail as to how to do this, specifically talking about the length of long runs, when to run marathon pace workouts and when you should practice your fueling for the big race. What questions do you have about the marathon? Email your questions to [email protected]. /episode/index/show/runfaster/id/5264733

Dimity McDowell - Another Mother Runner 03/21/2017

Dimity McDowell - Another Mother Runner Dimity McDowell, along with her business parter, Sarah Bowen Shea, are the two mothers behind Another Mother Runner. AMR started as a blog, chronicling the challenges of being both a mother and a runner. AMR has three books for sale, a very popular podcast, as well as a strong social media following. This interview was a ton of fun - one of my favorites thus far. You don't need to be a mother to get a great deal out of this interview and I hope you'll check it out as the majority of the information presented applies to all runners. Enjoy! /episode/index/show/runfaster/id/5189736

Training Tips: Half Marathon 03/01/2017

Training Tips: Half Marathon This episode is a recording of a webinar I recently had the pleasure of doing for readers of my newsletter. The focus of the webinar is half marathon training, but just like the 5k and 10k webinar, many of the questions apply to all distances. A key theme in this podcast is that sound half marathon training is extremely similar to marathon training, with the key difference being the amount of glycogen an athlete has to run the two distances. If you like this format, email me at [email protected]. Enjoy! /episode/index/show/runfaster/id/5129551

Drew Ryun 02/25/2017

Drew Ryun This is easily one of my favorite episodes of the Run Faster podcast. Drew Ryun, son of Jim Ryun, is a student of the sport and someone who I love talking track with. Drew and I meet through running camps as he asked me to speak at the Jim Ryun Running Camp roughly 10 years ago. What a treat. In this interview we are simply two track geeks talking track, which should be informative for both the long term running fan and new runners alike. We talk a bit about our own running, but obviously much of the conversation is Drew sharing stories about his father, one of the greatest milers of all time. Thanks so much for your time Drew! /episode/index/show/runfaster/id/5116959

Training Tips: 5k and 10k 02/07/2017

Training Tips: 5k and 10k This episode is a recording of a webinar I recently had the pleasure of doing for readers of my newsletter. While the focus of the webinar is on 5k and 10k training, many of the questions apply to all distances. Many of the questions focused on how to organize a week of training and/or a training cycle, which are both important if you're going to race to your potential. This webinar was a lot of fun and I will definitely be doing more webinars in the future. If you like this format, email me at . Enjoy! /episode/index/show/runfaster/id/5063026

Noah Droddy 02/03/2017

Noah Droddy Noah Droddy is a thoughtful, serious and colorful character in US distance running. While most people know more about his race day looks - long hair, sunglasses, backwards hat and mustache - than his PRs, Noah is quickly becoming one of the top distance runners in the US, with great performances at the US 10-mile championships in 2016 and the 2017 Houston Half Marathon. This interview was a lot of fun and I look forward to watching him and his fellow Root Running Project teammates in some workouts in Boulder this spring. If you want to read some fun articles about Noah and his appearance at the 2016 US Olympic Track and Field Trials, go to CoachJayJohnson.com and search for this episode. /episode/index/show/runfaster/id/5053491

Zach Hancock 12/01/2016

Zach Hancock My favorite podcast thus far - which saying something as I love them all - due to the content and banter with one of my dear friends, Zach Hancock. Zach was the primary editor for my Simple Marathon Training book. We walk through the various parts of the book, with lots of tangents, which I think you will enjoy. Zach is thoughtful and fun and funny and smart, which makes for a great interview - conducted in his Air Stream trailer in Boulder, CO, no less. As a former 3:45 1,500m runner and huge track fan - he took his wife to the Prefontaine Classic a few years ago as the vacation for the summer - Zach has many thoughts on the sport, which I'm confident you'll enjoy. Zach and I conclude the podcast with his retelling of visiting Arthur Lydiard in his home. Again, if you are a student of the sport you'll love hearing about his visit. Thanks so much Zach for your thoughtfulness and care editing the book and thank you for a wonderful interview. Enjoy!!! /episode/index/show/runfaster/id/4877295

Carwyn Sharp, PhD 11/28/2016

Carwyn Sharp, PhD Dr. Carwyn Sharp is, in my opinion, one of the brightest minds in endurance sports. He is the Chief Science Officer at the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Carwyn contributed significantly to my Simple Marathon Training book and in this podcast we discuss the topics he covered in the book: the importance of the long run, how concurrent strength training - where you do some strength training immediately following your run - improves running performance, the importance of sleep, and finally DOMS - delayed onset muscle soreness. Thanks so much Carwyn for your time! /episode/index/show/runfaster/id/4864792

Mark Hansen - Part 2 11/17/2016

Mark Hansen - Part 2 A 7-minute PR in the half marathon since the last podcast! "You couldn't punch the smile off my face" is how Mark describes his post race excitement. In this podcast we talk about the eight weeks of training leading up to the race. We focus on the importance of long runs, the role of half marathon pace running and the crucial role of Strength and Mobility (SAM) in his training. I love Mark's honesty about disliking SAM work, yet he attributes much of his success on race day to having no lower body issues in the final 3.1 miles of the race. Thanks Mark for your time. You're a joy to coach. /episode/index/show/runfaster/id/4841059

Marathon Recovery 10/08/2016

Marathon Recovery In this episode Jay explains his 4-week marathon recovery cycle and why it is essential to recover fully from a marathon to ensure that the next training cycle goes well. /episode/index/show/runfaster/id/4729165

Scott Bliss 09/20/2016

Scott Bliss Scott Bliss is a fantastic coach who has a great deal of success at Champlain Valley Union High School, in Vermont. In this excerpt from his full-length interview from HighSchoolRunningCoach.com, he talks about the importance of consistency, how he uses hills to his advantage and why it's so important to be able to run the last part of any race fast. Thanks Scott for your time and best of luck to you and your athletes both this fall and in the coming years. /episode/index/show/runfaster/id/4680427

Mark Hansen 08/22/2016

Mark Hansen Mark Hansen is one of Jay's online clients, and like all of Jay's online clients, he's a busy adult who leads a hectic life. Mark ran competitively in high school, learning some good habits and some no so good. In this podcast Mark talks about the things he's learned from Jay and how many of the things he now does in training differ from his pervious approach to training. /episode/index/show/runfaster/id/4607841

Dr. Richard Hansen - Part 2 06/28/2016

Dr. Richard Hansen - Part 2 Dr. Richard Hansen (@DrRichardHansen) joins us again and speaks on a variety of topics. Not only is he a world class chiropractor, but he's also the coach of the Roots Running Project, a group of elite post collegiate runners based out of Boulder, CO. They have a great Instagram feed - @roots_running . Thanks Dr. Hansen for your time and best of luck to your athlete competing in Eugene at the US Olympic Track and Field Trials. /episode/index/show/runfaster/id/4476955

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