In this episode of the Art and Science of Running podcast, we speak with author and ultra runner, Katie Arnold @katiearnold, about love, loss, parenting, and the roles of movement and stillness in the creative process. Katie is the author of Running Home: A Memoir as well as an editor and columnist for Outside Magazine where she writes the popular …

In this episode of the Art and Science of Running podcast, we speak with Sara Hall @sarahall3 shortly after she set a new Half Marathon world record on the treadmill and just before she came from behind to finish second at the London Marathon. Sara has been one of the top American distance runners for decades. However, rather than review a lifetime…

We kick off our second season of the Art and Science of Running Podcast reconnecting hosts Jacob Puzey and Malc Kent from across the pond. Jacob is in Canada. Malc is in the UK. They’ve each had the opportunity to record new episodes. They’re excited to share these episodes in the coming weeks. Jacob and Malc preview future episodes including one w…

In this episode of the Art and Science of Running podcast, we visit with world record holder, runner, pastor, community builder and recent 100K and 50K Treadmill World Record setter, Mario Mendoza @mendozarunner Mario was recently a part of the Chaski Challenge during which eight world records were broken on treadmills around the world. Mario was j…

In this episode of the Art and Science of Running podcast, we visit with multi world record holder, Zach Bitter @zachbitter. Zach recently set a new 100 mile and 12 hour treadmill world record and already held the track and trail world records for the 100 mile distance. One thing that made this particular world record unique (apart from being a wor…

In this episode of the Art and Science of Running Podcast, Malc talks with Alper Aydemir, founder of Volumental foot scanning technology company. During the hour long conversation Alper describes how he developed the original technology and then applied it to helping people scan their feet to better understand their foot shape. This discussion touc…

In this episode of the Art and Science of Running podcast, we chat with world class ultrarunner, race director, and entrepreneur, Jamil Coury (@jamilcoury) about all of the changed taking place in the sport with the need to cancel events due to the global Coronavirus pandemic. Jamil is leading the way as a race director, pivoting from putting on ov…

In this episode of the Art and Science of Running podcast, we chat with Gary Robbins about running professionally, coaching, and race directing amidst the current coronavirus crisis. Specifically, we discuss virtual racing, reciprocity with partners, fellow race directors, and runners. Gary has become a household name in the sport of trail and ultr…

In this episode of the Art and Science of Running Podcast, we speak with fellow podcaster, Jonathan Levitt. While relatively new to running, Jonathan jumped in with both feet and has made an instant impact on the sport and community since he started running a few years ago. Jonathan hails from Boston – home of the historic Boston Marathon. Jonathan…

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In this episode of the Art and Science or Running Podcast, hosts Jacob Puzey and Malc Kent discuss how much has changed in the past month. Races have been cancelled or postponed. Borders between nations, states, and provinces have been closed. People are working remotely or working from home. Schools are cancelled. Kids are home with parents. Trave…

Imagine taking your dream vacation to your bucket list destination (Machu Picchu) to celebrate your birthday – just a year after overcoming cancer – and then getting locked down in a hotel in that remote that dream destination due to the coronavirus. That’s what accomplished ultramarathoner, entrepreneur, wife, and mother, Patsy Ramirez-Arroyo, is …

The Ascent of the King of Versatility In this episode of the Art and Science of Running podcast, we speak with one of the most decorated, versatile runners in the world- Max King. Despite never qualifying for the Oregon State Track & Field Championships, Max went on to become an NCAA All-American in the steeplechase, Olympic Trails Qualifier in the…

Jacob and Malc reconnect to catch up on their plans for 2020 including racing, coaching, race directing, and expanding gait analysis services to Europe. Jacob returned to Hawaii for some family time, but while there he attended the HURT 100. Malc is moving back to the UK which will give him greater access to iconic European races like UTMB and the …

In this episode, we speak with Matt Fitzgerald about his experience training with this group of elite athletes half his age, what he learned, and what he feels other runners can glean from what he learned while living and training amongst some of the best aspiring runners in the Unites States. The post Episode 18: Matt Fitzgerald, Running the Dream…

In this episode of the Art and Science or Running Podcast we speak with Dr. Benno Nigg who is generally thought of as the leader of the field of running biomechanics research for the past 40 years and the most prolific author in this area. His scholarly citations currently exceed 25,000 publications. All biomechanics researchers around the world wi…

Guest Bio In this episode of the Art and Science of Running podcast, we speak with Max Paquette, Ph.D. about injury prevention, strength training, footwear, aging, adapting and quantifying training. Max is an accomplished runner as well as associate professor in the School of Health Studies at the University of Memphis, director of the Musculoskele…

In this episode of the Art and Science of Running Podcast, we speak with elite ultramarathoner, artist & scientist, Geoffrey Burns, about his research at the University of Michigan in kinesiology & biomechanics, specifically with regard to foot strike, cadence, and running form. In addition to discussions about Geoff’s research, we spoke with him a…

In this episode of the Art and Science of Running Podcast we speak with runner, scientist, and journalist, Alex Hutchinson about the role the mind plays in endurance and performance. Alex blends his passions for science and writing in the Sweat Science column of Outside Magazine. Prior to writing for Outside, Alex studied physics at the University …

In this episode of the Art and Science of Running podcast, Jacob Puzey and Malc Kent explain how to periodize and prioritize training, racing, and recovery to avoid injury. Periodization There are essentially two approaches to training and racing – linear and non-linear periodization. Linear Periodization The most common approach to training and ra…

In this episode of the Art and Science of Running Podcast we speak with Dr. Carla Rodriguez Dimitrescu about nutrition for endurance events, particularly long-distance running. Carla is a national champion ultrarunner who has competed internationally in running and swimming. She recently returned from the 24 Hour World Running Championships in Fran…

In episode 11 of the Art and Science of Running Podcast we visit with Tommy Rivers Puzey. Tommy is a husband, father, accomplished marathoner, trail and ultra runner, iFit Trainer, anthropologist, linguist, doctor of physical therapy and licensed massage therapist who works on some of the best endurance athletes in the world when they are training …

In this episode of the Art and Science of Running podcast we speak with international trail and ultrarunning superstar, Manu Vilaseca. In this conversation, long-time coach, Jacob Puzey, chats with Manu about her experiences at UTMB, moving to a new country and learning a new language, cross training, training for a stage race, and how coaching has…

In this episode of the Art and Science of Running Podcast, we discuss the history of the Breaking 2 project, the Ineos 1:59 Challenge, collaborative coaching, the evolution of footwear, fuelling, pacer formations, world marathon records, doping, mechanical doping, and more. The History of Breaking 2 It all started at the 2013 Great North Run (Half …

Imagine being in the best shape of your life and qualifying to represent your county at the next world championships. And then imagine discovering a malignant mass while still recovering from the national championships. In this episode of the Art and Science of Running Podcast we speak with Sanjay Sachdev shortly after he competed at the 50K Road W…

In episode 6 of the Art and Science or Running, Coaches Malc Kent and Jacob Puzey discuss the pros and cons of training and racing by heart rate. Malc explains the two fundamental ways to measure heart rate: The classical mode – with a chest strap has two key parts or electrodes on the back of the device to pick up an electrical signal of the heart…

Have you ever wondered what a physical therapist thinks about all of the hype around certain footwear trends? We have, so we sat down with Dr. Zac Marion DPT about his unique perspective on the topic. What makes Zac’s perspective unique is that prior to going back to graduate school to complete his doctorate in physical therapy, Zac was the product…

Alex was in the area attending and presenting at two biomechanics conferences – one specifically for footwear and the other for biomechanics in general. His presentations can be found through the links below: Use of Wearable Sensors for Measurement of Spatiotemporal Variables During Marathon Race Poster Use of Wearable Sensors for Measurement of Sp…

Have you ever run a race & noticed that your watch didn’t match the mile markers or give you the same distance as someone else who ran the race? Which is more reliable – the treadmill or your watch’s indoor running mode? In episode 3 of The Art and Science of Running Podcast​, Malc Kent​ & Jacob Puzey​ discuss GPS, indoor running metrics, treadmill…

Live from Malc’s basement in Cochrane, Alberta, co-hosts Malc Kent and Jacob Puzey discuss group training, specifically the NN Running Team, with whom Malc has been working in Kenya. Malc originally moved to the area because a research and development center for Garmin is located in Cochrane. Malc’s wife worked as a wireless developer for Garmin an…

In this episode of the The Art and Science of Running , coaches Malc Kent and Jacob Puzey share their histories as athletes and coaches in the sport of running. Jacob began running in middle school to get in shape for basketball. He ran in high school in the state of Oregon, USA before walking onto a Junior College Cross Country team at Ricks Colle…