Best Marathontraining Podcasts (2024)

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Maggie Mertens: Better Faster Farther - R4R 405 58:05

4h ago58:05

58:05

Hard as it may be for young women today to comprehend, this summer will mark only the 11th time that a women’s marathon has been held at the Olympic Games. Had women been allowed to participate just two Olympics sooner, they would have had to do so without the benefit of a sports bra, which wasn’t invented until 1977. In her new book, “Better Faste…

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Healthy Knees Masterclass: Knee Health Myths & Injury Prevention with Dr. Howard Luks 46:21

22h ago46:21

46:21

As a runner, it's almost guaranteed that somebody has told you, "Running is bad for your knees!" Spoiler alert: It's not. Dr. Howard Luks has the education and experience to prove it. Howard spent more than 20 years as the Chief of Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy at New York Medical College, specializing in athlete care. As a board certified orthop…

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Isaiah Stofferahn: Nobody Wants to Be a Quitter - R4R 404 1:04:13

7d ago1:04:13

1:04:13

Isaiah Stofferahn’s 10 million+ followers know that he’s up for almost any kind of challenge. Lately he’s been focusing on running, whether that’s racing a marathon in Crocs or taking on his DoorDash driver in a head-to-head competition. What they didn’t know until recently was the story behind his drive to accomplish crazy goals and to have fun do…

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Zone 2 Myths, Heart Rate vs. Effort, Heat Training, and Zone 3 with Brady Holmer 1:15:07

8d ago1:15:07

1:15:07

Brady Holmer knows a lot about running and a lot about science: a perfect combo for a conversation on the show. Brady is a lifelong endurance athlete who competed in cross country and track at the collegiate level. He currently works as a science writer and researcher, holding a Master’s degree in human performance. He also recently ran his PR in t…

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Alex Hermanson: Nobody's Looking at You - R4R 403 1:09:18

14d ago1:09:18

1:09:18

When Alex Hermanson, a.k.a. “Herm Runs,” started following other runners on social media, “I didn't really see anyone that I personally related with wholeheartedly,” he recalls. “So I was like, ‘I'm just going to go make that myself.’” That was in late 2022, and now the self-described “big dude who runs a lot” has an online community of almost 100K…

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Nike Running’s Global Head Coach Chris Bennett on Good Coaching, Community, & More 1:08:48

15d ago1:08:48

1:08:48

Chris Bennett is the Nike Running Global Head Coach and Senior Director Nike Global Running. Translation: Chris is an absolute powerhouse of a coach and runner. I got to chat with Chris about his role at Nike, how runners approach the sport from a variety of angles, what often prevents us from achieving our goals, his message to every runner in the…

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Tyler Swartz: It's Not That Serious - R4R 402 1:07:19

23d ago1:07:19

1:07:19

Tyler Swartz believes that running should be fun, and that it’s more fun when you’re part of a community. That’s why he founded Endorphins Running, “to inspire and empower people to live happier and more fulfilled lives through movement and exercise.” For complete show notes and links, visit our website at runningforreal.com/episode402. Thank you t…

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Men’s vs. Women’s Feet: Why Hilma Running Shoes is Making Shoes for Just for Women 50:23

24d ago50:23

50:23

Brooke Torres is an ultra runner who couldn’t understand why running shoes were so uncomfortable. So, she started a running shoe company to fix that problem. Hilma Running Shoes makes shoes specifically for the needs of women’s feet, which are uniquely shaped and not just a smaller version of men’s feet (since as you'll hear, that doesn't work). In…

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MFR: 160: Tempo Runs 13:41

27d ago13:41

13:41

The traditional tempo run is entirely different from the typical track type of speedwork, a workout that consists of continuous running at a given pace. Tempo runs are longer and less intense becauase of the longer distance, but they have their own valuable benefits that provide critical conditioning as well as mental training needed for longer rac…

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MFR: 160: Tempo Runs 13:41

28d ago13:41

13:41

The traditional tempo run is entirely different from the typical track type of speedwork, a workout that consists of continuous running at a given pace. Tempo runs are longer and less intense becauase of the longer distance, but they have their own valuable benefits that provide critical conditioning as well as mental training needed for longer rac…

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Haglund's Deformity in Runners - R4R 401 1:43:34

29d ago1:43:34

1:43:34

After being diagnosed with Haglund's Deformity, Tina wrestled with how to treat the debilitating pain. After doing extensive research and exhausting the more conservative options, she decided to have surgery. Now she’s sharing what she learned so that others with the same condition will have an easier time determining the best course of action for …

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The Value of Challenges: Sally McRae on Seeking Out Adversity & Scary Goals 1:12:37

1M ago1:12:37

1:12:37

Sally McRae is known worldwide for her mental fortitude and ability to push through extreme discomfort. As a professional mountain and ultra runner for Nike, Sally is a two-time Top 10 Western States finisher, the Badwater 135 Champion, Tarawera 100 Champion, Mozart 100 Champion and Moab 240 Champion. Sally is also an author, podcast host, business…

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Dan Churchill: Get the Reps In - R4R 400 1:02:13

1M ago1:02:13

1:02:13

Chef Dan Churchill uses food as a way to inspire people to live the best life possible. He has a Masters in Exercise Science and was a strength and conditioning coach before switching his focus to nutrition. His recipe for success, whether he’s training for an ultramarathon or developing an actual recipe for his new cookbook, "Eat Like a Legend" or…

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The Drop Interviews Jason: Coaching, Strength, and Shoes with Thomas Neuberger and Meaghan Murray 1:07:29

1M ago1:07:29

1:07:29

We're switching it up a bit this week so you can listen to the episode of The Drop where I was the guest! The Drop is hosted by Thomas Neuberger, Meaghan Murray, and Robbie Reddinger. Robbie wasn’t on this episode, but I had a great time chatting with Thomas and Meaghan and thought you'd enjoy a listen. We talked about: Preventing injury while high…

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MFR 159: Six Activities to Add to Track Workouts to Make Them More Fun and More Effective 18:12

1M ago18:12

18:12

While a good track workout is always effective, adding other activities between sets will magnify the impact and make speed workouts more fun. As a result, you're likely to be more consistent with speed training and benefit more from it. In this episode, you'll discover how to gradually incorporate balance, plyometric, and agility exercises into th…

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MFR 159: Six Activities to Add to Track Workouts to Make Them More Fun and More Effective 18:12

1M ago18:12

18:12

While a good track workout is always effective, adding other activities between sets will magnify the impact and make speed workouts more fun. As a result, you're likely to be more consistent with speed training and benefit more from it. In this episode, you'll discover how to gradually incorporate balance, plyometric, and agility exercises into th…

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Tina Update - R4R 399 25:32

2M ago25:32

25:32

Tina ran her first ultra, the Bryce Canyon 50 Miler, a year ago. She finished first female and third overall, and felt good afterwards, except for one thing - her heel. She learned that she had a Haglund’s Deformity which impacted her Achilles tendon. After exhausting every other option, she had surgery last month. In this episode, she shares about…

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Ironman Triathlon to the CrossFit Games: How Eric Hinman Mastered Recovery & Training 54:43

1M ago54:43

54:43

As a hybrid athlete, Eric Hinman has experienced both extremes of ultra endurance and anaerobic power. Based in Denver, Eric is a 5x Ironman, serial entrepreneur, and brand builder. At 43 years old, Eric's currently training for the Leadville 100-mile Mountain Bike Race, which he trains for every year. He’s also attempting to qualify for the 2024 C…

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Andrea Lytle Peet & Jen Cox: "Hope" Is a Pretty Badass Word - R4R 398 46:46

2M ago46:46

46:46

Andrea Lytle Peet went from completing a half Ironman to needing a cane to walk, less than six months later. She was ultimately diagnosed with ALS, at the age of 33. Doctors told her that she had two to five years to live, and that before she died, she would lose the ability to walk, talk, move, eat and breathe. Now, ten years later, she is the fir…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Marathontraining Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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The Strength Running Podcast

Jason Fitzgerald

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Mojo for Running

Debbie Voiles

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Mojo For Running Podcast

Debbie Voiles

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The Running for Real Podcast

Tina Muir

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Stories from the Run

Peter Schwinge

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Maggie Mertens: Better Faster Farther - R4R 405 58:05

1
Healthy Knees Masterclass: Knee Health Myths & Injury Prevention with Dr. Howard Luks 46:21

1
Isaiah Stofferahn: Nobody Wants to Be a Quitter - R4R 404 1:04:13

1
Zone 2 Myths, Heart Rate vs. Effort, Heat Training, and Zone 3 with Brady Holmer 1:15:07

1
Alex Hermanson: Nobody's Looking at You - R4R 403 1:09:18

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Nike Running’s Global Head Coach Chris Bennett on Good Coaching, Community, & More 1:08:48

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Tyler Swartz: It's Not That Serious - R4R 402 1:07:19

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Men’s vs. Women’s Feet: Why Hilma Running Shoes is Making Shoes for Just for Women 50:23

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MFR: 160: Tempo Runs 13:41

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MFR: 160: Tempo Runs 13:41

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Haglund's Deformity in Runners - R4R 401 1:43:34

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The Value of Challenges: Sally McRae on Seeking Out Adversity & Scary Goals 1:12:37

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Dan Churchill: Get the Reps In - R4R 400 1:02:13

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The Drop Interviews Jason: Coaching, Strength, and Shoes with Thomas Neuberger and Meaghan Murray 1:07:29

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MFR 159: Six Activities to Add to Track Workouts to Make Them More Fun and More Effective 18:12

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MFR 159: Six Activities to Add to Track Workouts to Make Them More Fun and More Effective 18:12

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Tina Update - R4R 399 25:32

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Ironman Triathlon to the CrossFit Games: How Eric Hinman Mastered Recovery & Training 54:43

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Andrea Lytle Peet & Jen Cox: "Hope" Is a Pretty Badass Word - R4R 398 46:46

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