Two endurance athletes and coaches sit down to talk all things running! We bring you high level running knowledge and present it at a practical level.
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An OCR, hybrid fitness, and endurance racing round table discussion show. Hosted by: Brakken Kraker, Jack Bauer, Kirk DeWindt, and Rich Ryan
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Hyrox Copenhagen, Spartan Gatekeeping, and College Sports
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In this episode, the RB squad covers a variety of topics including fast times at Hyrox CHN, the qualification rules for Spartan 50k Ultra Champs, and the landscape of college sports. Support RB on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/racebrain 00:00 Intro 01:50 Brakken's memorabilia 05:10 Hyrox Copenhagen Men's results 16:57 Copenhagen Women's res…
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Training Tuesday: How to Run Your Best 5k
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The 5k is the most commonly sought after PR, so let’s make sure you hit your lifetime best!By Kirk Dewindt & Brakken Kraker
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Episode 417: Brakken & Kirk vs ChatGPT
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We run ChatGPT through this month’s Q&A questions in order to find out just how effective AI can be for run coaching.By Kirk Dewindt & Brakken Kraker
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CrossFitters arrive at Hyrox Houston, New tech in Hybrid Racing, and Regional Spartan Races.
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In this episode, the squad talks about Kristi Eramo O'connel's debut at Hyrox Houston. Some ways that we see technology improving the sport, and spartan races across North America. Support RB on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/racebrain 00:00 02:30 Hyrox Houston 07:11 Kristi Eramo O'Connell's Debut 19:00 Mixed Doubles at Houston 21:20 How Hyr…
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Training Tuesday: How to Run Your Best Mile
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Not everyone races the mile distance but MOST people wouldn’t mind running a fast one. We’ll tell you how to do it!By Kirk Dewindt & Brakken Kraker
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In 2015, Nick left his job in finance, placed all his possessions in two bags, and set on his way to create Impact Marathons around the world. Impact Marathons combine Nick’s love of running and his passion for enacting positive change in the world. Enjoy this one!By Kirk Dewindt & Brakken Kraker
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Training Tuesday: Q&A Interval Workout
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We get three minutes to answer your question before moving to the next one! Today we stick to more answers and less tangents.By Kirk Dewindt & Brakken Kraker
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New DEKAFIT Standards, Hybrid Racers doing CrossFit, Lactate Testing, and more.
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In this episode, the RB squad discusses a wide range of topics, including DEKAFIT Knoxville, Spartan Houston, and the CrossFit Open. Support RB on Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/racebrain 00:00 Intro 00:48 Minimal Shoe Talk 04:40 Ryker's 800 07:42 DEKAFIT Knoxville 14:02 Deka Athletes v Hyrox Athletes 21:31 New Deka Standards 33:17 CrossFit O…
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A running coach and high level visually impaired athlete, Jared has worked his entire life to overcome challenges most of us never even consider. Join us for a great conversation about running, adapting and overcoming, inclusion, and mindset!By Kirk Dewindt & Brakken Kraker
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Did Hyrox get it right? Should Hyrox scale up? And fantasy results.
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In this episode, the full RB squad is back to discuss the final Hyrox major in Washington, DC.Support RB on Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/racebrain00:00 Intro 03:35 Rich's Hyrox Results 08:47 Hyrox DC Fantasy Results 19:28 Hyrox DC Men's results 24:44 Current Men Qualified for Worlds29:40 Did Hyrox get the qualifications system right?37:30 M…
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Training Tuesday: How Often to Race
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For every type of athlete there is an ideal frequency for racing. What’s yours?By Kirk Dewindt & Brakken Kraker
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Episode 411: Olympian Carrie Tollefson
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Carrie returns to the show for a great conversation about transitioning to the real world after identifying only as an athlete, her flourishing broadcasting career, training as a masters athlete, and a few of her favorite workouts.By Kirk Dewindt & Brakken Kraker
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OCR Season Kick-off with TM AlUla and Spartan Jax. Plus Hyrox DC Major Draft
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In this episode, Rich and Brakken discuss the start of a new OCR season in an unfamiliar format. Then, they are joined by Lauren Smith to draft for the final Hyrox Major of the 23/24 Season. Support RB on Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/racebrain00:00 Intro 03:45 How the OCR Season looks different 10:00 What does prize money do for OCR?14:20 P…
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Training Tuesday: The Anatomy of a Breakthrough
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Breakthroughs often happen right when we’re not expecting them. What are the signs of an impending breakthrough and what are some ways we can encourage it?By Kirk Dewindt & Brakken Kraker
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Alec joins the super elite, highly sought after and uber prestigious list of second time podcast guests as he stops by to tell us why every runner should be strength training! If you know Alec, you already know this will be a good conversation.By Kirk Dewindt & Brakken Kraker
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Tough Mudder AlUla preview and Draft.
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The RB squad previews the most exciting OCR event this decade in this episode! Tune in to learn who the guys draft and who they think will do well at the 8-hour Tough Mudder AlUla.Support RB on Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/racebrain
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Training Tuesday: When to Get Tough vs When to Bail on a Workout
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Some days you just don’t have it. Some days you’re way slower than your intended pace. Some days you’re just fatigued. When should you push through and when should you live to fight another day?By Kirk Dewindt & Brakken Kraker
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Already a world champ and record holder, Lauren has again taken her training and racing to the next level. If you liked Lauren’s previous episode detailing her journey as a person and athlete, you’ll love hearing her break down her training and racing routines and methodology!By Kirk Dewindt & Brakken Kraker
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Record-setting weekend for Weeks, Roncevic dominates at home course, & more sad spartan news.
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In this episode, the RB squad recaps the Hyrox European championships and talks through some of the newest happenings at Spartan HQ. 00:00 Intro 03:17 Hyrox Vienna Women's race recap 16:04 How international travel affects athletes. 19:30 Implications for the Hyrox Season 27:50 Strict Judging in Vienna 31:52 Fantasy Results 35:12 Men's recap 44:41 R…
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Training Tuesday: Recap From the TRP Retreat + Doping in Our Sport
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We are back from deep in the Midwest woods to discuss how our retreat went, our plans for the podcast, and a recap of our weekend’s workouts. We close with a chat about drug use in running.By Kirk Dewindt & Brakken Kraker
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Episode 405: AMA from The Running Public Retreat!
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We’re in the backwoods of Wisconsin, together in-person at last, answering your most pressing questions!By Kirk Dewindt & Brakken Kraker
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Training Tuesday: What You Think You’ve Done vs What You’ve Actually Done
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Ever look back at an old training log and realize you did way less work than you previously thought? Not a great feeling, but we can learn from that!By Kirk Dewindt & Brakken Kraker
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In this episode, the RB squad goes deep on the third major for the Hyrox season. Topics also discussed: Tough Mudder Suadi Arabia Inifity start list and the US Marathon Trials. Support RB on Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/racebrain 00:00 Intro 02:42 US Marathon Olympic Trials Chat 12:30 Tough Mudder Saudi Infinity Start List 31:22 Hyrox Vienn…
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Episode 403: Crazy Solutions to Atypical Training Situations
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Could you win an Ultra without ever running longer than 80 minutes? PR in a 5k without any interval work? Crush a Hyrox with zero weight lifting? Maximize your running potential on only three days per week?By Kirk Dewindt & Brakken Kraker
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Training Tuesday: Our Favorite Workouts of the Past Month
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Brakken hits a quick recap of his race from Saturday, then the boys each list their three favorite workouts from the past four weeks of training.By Kirk Dewindt & Brakken Kraker
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Records in HYROX Manchester, New Spartan corral format, and qualifying for Spartan Championships.
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In this episode, the RB squad talks about the results at Hyrox Manchester, including the new Pro Doubles format. Then they discuss what was happening at Spartan Race Socal. Finally, they chat about how to qualify for the Spartan race regional championships for 2024.Support RB on Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/racebrain00:00 Intro 03:21 What q…
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Training Tuesday: Winter ≠ Bad Training
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Some runners need permission to get out into the cold. Some will need permission to get on the treadmill and hammer. Some just need reassurance that fitness can be built in less than ideal conditions!By Kirk Dewindt & Brakken Kraker
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Hyrox Maastricht and People Always Ask Us....
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In this episode, the RB squad talks about the screaming fast times as Hyrox Maastricht and how that affects the remainder of the season. Plus, we answer a plethora of (not-so-real) questions. Resolute Coffee (RR20 for 20% off)https://resolutecoffeeco.com/Support RB on Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/racebrain#hyrox #dekafit #spartanrace …
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Hans just won the Bandera 100k, breaking Jim Walmsley’s course record in the process. Still in grad school, this was Hans’ first 100k. What led to such a debut? Also, thank you to all the listeners who have helped us reach 4 years and 400 episodes! We wouldn’t be here without you!By Kirk Dewindt & Brakken Kraker
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Training Tuesday: Chaining Together “B” Workouts
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The off season is the perfect time to build consistency, and the easiest and most sustainable way to stay consistent is to avoid doing too much on any given day. The added bonus from doing B workouts rather than A workouts is you can do more of them.By Kirk Dewindt & Brakken Kraker
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What if TMX was around, What if Spartan was never on TV, What if Hyrox didn't exist, and more.
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In this episode, the full RB crew kicks around a bunch of hypotheticals in the world of niche endurance racing, including what if Ryan Atkins specialized, what if Spartan tried to build the sport, and what if Hyrox didn't have the sleds. Support RB on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/racebrain 00:00 Intro 03:03 Hyrox News 10:45 What if Hyrox a…
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Ryan is a Senior Lecturer at Vanderbilt University, with a PhD in Education Policy and a background in Psychology. This episode is a direct follow up to the Two Types of Athletes episode (those who get things done and those who find reasons not to). We explore the idea of what to do if you are the type who doesn’t “get things done no matter what.”…
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Training Tuesday: How To Implement Our Recent Training Topics
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Recently, we’re discussed Speed Sprinkles, Muscular Endurance work, Medium Long Runs, and Long Runs. Today, we discuss how to schedule these into your training, how they should feel during, and how you should feel the day(s) after.By Kirk Dewindt & Brakken Kraker
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In this episode, Brakken and Rich do a deep dive into new footwear for the 2024 racing season. This is for the nerds! Support RB on Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/racebrain 00:00 Intro 03:56 Brief History of Super Shoes 19:53 Potential New Shoes for Hyrox and Hybrid 01:41:50 Potential New Shoes for OCR#hyrox #dekafit #spartanrace #ocr…
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Joshua returns to talk through all things Ultra running: training, racing, strength training, fueling, and much more!By Kirk Dewindt & Brakken Kraker
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Don’t let the perfect workout get in the way of a good workout! Sometimes we’re strapped for time, completely lacking motivation, or simply in a funk. At these times, we need to keep the ball rolling rather than skip out on a workout entirely. Exercise can be a powerful stopgap when training isn’t feasible.…
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HYROX Overtakes Spartan, Deka’s Thrives Internationally, and Spartan Dominates Ultra?
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The RB crew discusses their 2024 predictions and wish lists in this episode. Topics include Spartan's options on how and why they would expand their brand. If Hyrox takes a further leap to legitimize the sport, Will there be big competition from outside brands in the Hybrid space and the health of competitive OCR?Support RB on Patreonhttps://www…
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The training we attempted, the races we completed, the lessons we learned, and our plans for 2024!By Kirk Dewindt & Brakken Kraker
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Episode 393: Pain Isn’t a Thing (with Matt Fitzgerald and Ryan Whited)
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Ryan Whited and Matt Fitzgerald join us to talk about how pain is incorrectly used to identify and rehab injuries. They’re recently written a book on the subject, Pain & Performance: The Revolutionary New Way to Use Training as Treatment for Pain and Injury., and they have some bold, fantastic ideas that all athletes need to hear!…
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Training Tuesday: Don’t Stress Over Paces!
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Sometimes we try to get too cute with our training paces. We try to be too precise and we get stressed over tiny little details that probably don’t impact us noticeably in the long run. Just how accurate do we need to be during quality sessions?By Kirk Dewindt & Brakken Kraker
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The RB boys host and select winners for the third annual OCRAs.Categories include:Performance of the year Upset of the Year Best Race Battle / Best Race Goofy Games of the YearGoofy games athlete Breakout/most Improved Athlete International Athlete of the Year Best All-around Season/biggest range Hybrid Athlete of the Year OCR Athlete of the Year —…
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Fresh off his 50 mile World Record, Charlie stops by to talk his journey, his training, and his future goals in this sport!By Kirk Dewindt & Brakken Kraker
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Training Tuesday: Minimum Effective Dose of Speed?
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Is there benefit to doing some really seriously fast running, even for long distance runners? If so, how often should we do it to avoid interrupting our usual training?By Kirk Dewindt & Brakken Kraker
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Veejay Jones gets his Spartan Title, Webster Collects Another, and All-time OCR rankings.
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In this lengthy episode, the RB boys talk about the final race of the OCR season in Abu Dhabi. Then, they debate their all-time rankings for the sport of OCR. 00:00:01 Spartan 3k Men's Recap00:47:47 Spartan 3k Women's Recap01:00:40 Spartan 21k Recap 01:22:36 Spartan 21k Recap 01:53:40 Spartan 21k RecapResolute Coffee (RR20 for 20% off)https://re…
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One of the great stories, minds, and personalities of the endurance world, Josh joins us to share some of his background, some of his training wisdom, some laughs, and a whole lot of entertaining chat!By Kirk Dewindt & Brakken Kraker
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Training Tuesday: There Are Two Types of Athletes
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Those who find a way to get it down and those who find a reason not to get it done. Which are you?By Kirk Dewindt & Brakken Kraker
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Who had the best DEKA weekend, Crazy times at HYROX Stockholm, and Spartan 3k WC Draft.
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Busy show today as the RB squad talks about the weekend that was at the DEKAFIT world champion, HYROX Stockholm, and previews the 2023 Spartan 3k World Championships in Abu Dhabi. Resolute Coffee (RR20 for 20% off)https://resolutecoffeeco.com/Support RB on Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/racebrain#hyrox #dekafit #spartanrace…
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This episode is a peak behind the curtain as the boys discuss their off season plans, their current views on training, and how they approach working towards a season’s build.By Kirk Dewindt & Brakken Kraker
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Women's HYROX Showdown in Sweden and Drafting DEKAFIT World Champs.
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In this episode, this RB squad talks in detail about the women's and men's fields for the second Hyrox Major of the year in Stockholm, Sweden. Then they draft teams for the second DEKAFIT Championships in Dallas, TX, and touch on DEKASTRONG. Resolute Coffee (RR20 for 20% off)https://resolutecoffeeco.com/Support RB on Patreonhttps://www.pat…
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You all sent some great questions and we’re giving out full helpings of answer! From volume and lifting to creatine and shoes, this episode has a little of everything.By Kirk Dewindt & Brakken Kraker
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