The PodiumRunner Endurance Podcast is hosted by Ian Sharman, a professional ultra runner and coach with over 200 marathons or ultra finishes and more than 50 wins (www.sharmanultra.com, twitter.com/sharmanian). We discuss training and racing topics with leading sports scientists and how to practically apply research findings for marathoners and ult…

There’s a misguided notion that the ultimate kid’s paradise would look something like a cross between Disneyland and Willie Wonka’s chocolate factory. The truth is that for a lot of kids, paradise is nothing like that. Instead it’s sleepaway summer camp—especially a camp that lets you do crazy stupid things and get really, really dirty. In the seco…

In each episode of Kicksology, host Brian Metzler engages shoe designers, entrepreneurs, shoe company executives, retailers, athletes and physical therapists to talk about the evolution of running shoes, new shoe launches, breakthrough technologies, the biomechanics of running and everything running-shoe related.In Episode 3, Metzler talks with Ton…

Track is back... major marathons are not. We start this episode with a recap of two mini track meets that happened this weekend in Utah and Oregon, including one in which the US 5K record was broken by the great Shelby Houlihan. Then, we turn to a quick discussion on the cancellation of the Chicago Marathon before switching to our main topic - find…

You might know Sanya Richards-Ross as an athlete, but do you know Sanya Richards-Ross as a person? When it comes to the 400 meters, Sanya Richards-Ross is one of the greatest of all-time. She has 14 global championship medals including 10 golds. She's a world and Olympic champion. She's run under 50 seconds a record 49 times and still owns the US n…

Sarah Crouch Takeover Have you ever wondered what it would be like to train with a group of elite runners? To experience their daily schedules, workout routines, and eating habits? Matt Fitzgerald, author of dozens of running books and owner of a 2:39 PR for the marathon had the opportunity to do just that! Matt went to Flagstaff, Arizona and train…

Amazing things happen when young people spend their days outside and their nights sleeping among new friends—and a week far, far away from their parents. Kids learn to take care of themselves, and each other. But strange things happen, too, like that time a camp’s beloved pet snake chomped down on a counselor’s hand and wouldn’t let go. Or when a m…

It's been a weird time for many, and some of you may have gotten out of your running routine in the last several months for very valid reasons. You might be trying to re-start and don't know how best to do it. In this episode, I cover 7 tips for doing so that will optimize your chances for both staying healthy and for staying motivated while you re…

Christian Taylor is a name you need to know. He’s one of the most dominant athletes in his discipline – the triple jump. He’s won 6 of the last 7 global outdoor championships dating back to 2011 including 2 Olympic and 4 World Championship gold medals. He is President of the recently formed Athletics Association, an athlete’s union created to advoc…

Think back to the first time you tried something new. Were you scared? Nervous that you may embarrass yourself or even fail? Or did you feel like maybe you didn’t belong there? Any one of these thoughts would be a perfectly natural response to trying something new. However, changing our mindset from fear and nervousness to confidence in our abiliti…

In this episode, I begin with a brief reaction to the cancellation of the NYC and Berlin Marathons and include a few additional tips on how to pivot from them to another goal (to build on the discussion from episode 188). Then, I turn to a fascinating conversation with Lisa Tamati, an ultra endurance athlete from New Zealand who has raced over 140 …

Matt Taylor grew up in the industrial city of Pittsburgh, PA with a family history in the steel and coal industries. As that city (and its industries evolved), his father lost his job with a steel company. His dad's career struggles and then watching his mom start a store of her own planted a seed for Matt that he wanted to eventually pursue entrep…

The declaration of Independence for the United States of America was formally declared on July 2, 1776, and signed on July 4, 1776. However, it was not for another 144 years that Congress passed the 19thAmendment and ratified it, granting women the right to vote. It was not until nearly 70 years ago when the United Nations declared that women’s rig…

For a good number of travelers, the ultimate bucket-list experience is swimming with whales. There’s something about the idea of being in the water with these enormous creatures that calls to people. And if you talk to people who have swum with whales, chances are they’ll tell you it changed their lives. This is true even for veteran adventurers wh…

With episode 188, we appropriately bring you 8 tips for marathon training during the pandemic. How do you deal with the uncertainty of the fall racing season? And, how do you ensure you gain fitness that will have you ready just in case, but also benefit you for years to come? In this episode, former guest and Rogue coach Jen Harney joins the show …

Imagine missing the Olympic team by .14 seconds in 2008 after working so hard to return from having twins and becoming a mom the first time. Then four years later, imagine nearly tearing your hamstring off the bone just a few months before the Olympic Trials, putting your shot at redemption in doubt. Imagine traveling to Germany away from your kids…

We have all experienced moments of grief. It is devastating and life changing. It is emotional, but very physical. It is heavy and comes with aches and pains. But it has also been said that grief does not change us, it reveals us. Katie Arnold, author of Running Home: A Memoir, and winner of the 2018 Leadville 100, is no stranger to grief. She expe…

Nouria Newman is one of the best whitewater kayakers in the world. She’s won numerous prestigious competitions and has completed historic first descents of some of the planet’s most dangerous rapids. But it wasn’t until she nearly drowned on a solo expedition in the Himalayas that she was able to truly reckon with the deadly toll of her sport—and d…

In each episode of Kicksology, host Brian Metzler engages shoe designers, entrepreneurs, shoe company executives, retailers, athletes and physical therapists to talk about the evolution of running shoes, new shoe launches, breakthrough technologies, the biomechanics of running and everything running-shoe related.In Episode 2, Metzler catches up wit…

More or less every time I line up for a race or hard workout, there is fear that comes in those moments. I think about questions like... how much will it hurt? how will I deal with the path? will I respond or crack under the pressure? what if I do crack? Inevitably though, when faced with my physical, I do respond. It's not always great or perfect,…

Many remember Gary Hall, Jr as the 10-time Olympic medalist (five gold, three silver, two bronze) who dominated in the 50 and 100m freestyle for 3 Olympics. Or, they remember his bold antics on the pool deck from wearing a boxing robe and shorts to line up behind the blocks to talking trash with the Australians in advance of the 4 x 100m freestyle …

What has been your personal timeline coming back from pregnancy? Were you anxious to get back out on the road or into the workplace? Or did you feel like you could have been happy never leaving the house again? Did you feel pressure to do things that weren’t “just being a mom?” Or did you have mother’s guilt as soon as you left your child in the ca…

There’s been a running boom in the age of coronavirus, with veteran runners and newbies alike lacing up their shoes to get outside. But the experience has not been the same for everyone. Coffey, a well-known figure in New York City’s vibrant running scene as well as a multitalented creative artist, has continued to get his miles in during the pande…

In this episode, we take a pause from running content to talk again about the very important discussions taking place in our country on racism. With the help of long-time Rogue community member Dionn Schaffner, we dig into the ways that we can all help the cause by first educating ourselves and then taking action. As Dionn herself says, this is a t…

In this episode, we learn the fascinating back story of how Aisha Praught Leer became a Commonwealth Games champion in the steeplechase, while also evolving into an outspoken champion for #cleansport. Aisha grew up in Illinois where she competed in a variety of sports but developed an initial focus in competitive cheerleading. In a twist of fate, c…

We talk about motherhood a lot on this show. It’s probably second only to running itself, and for good reason. Since starting this podcast, our fearless host, Tina Muir, has been pregnant twice, and given birth to her beautiful daughter Bailey. Not only that, but Tina first stepped away from professional running to get healthy and start a family. H…