116. Trail Ultramarathoner Abby Hall on When to DNF, Failure, and Going All In
Pro ultramarathoner and trail runner Abby Hall joins us to discuss transitioning to longer distances after being a middle-distance athlete, when she thinks it's a good idea to drop out of a race, what surprised her most when she started competing in long trail races, and what she considers her biggest failure. Abby has placed in the top 10 at races like UTMB CCC, Lake Sonoma, and North Face 50 Mile Championships. She's a global athlete for adidas and is also sponsored by Ultimate Direction, LEKI, Unived, and CTS. Our sponsor for this episode is SteadyMD. SteadyMD pairs you with a primary care doctor, online who's available via phone, text, or video for all of your needs. And not just any doctor, but a fellow runner who understands the training process and can easily order you blood work, referrals for specialists, and more. Go to steadymd.com/strengthrunning to learn more and reserve your spot. Don't miss Episode 113 of the podcast where Jason asked Abby as well as two other pro runners how they fuel for different types of runs, races, and what might change if the distance of their race was a lot shorter.
11 Marras 201945min
Episode 115: Max King on How to Thrive in Any Race (Athleticism, Mobility, Strength)
I first became aware of Max King in 2014 when he won the World Warrior Dash Championship. I realized - after winning my own Warrior Dash in 2012 - that runners are often the best OCR competitors. Before I first interviewed Max, I studied his career and was absolutely amazed by his accomplishments in virtually every discipline there is in the sport of running: Trail races Ultramarathons Cross country 3,000m steeplechase on the track Road marathons Obstacle course races Mountain running If it involves mostly running, Max King is a dominant athlete. And he's not just a finisher - or even a medalist. He's often the ultimate victor, having won world Warrior Dash and mountain running championships and trail and ultramarathon national championships. He's even dabbled in triathlon and adventure races. That's a major reason I asked Max to contribute to our Little Black Book of Recovery & Prevention (9 pro runners shared their favorite injury prevention advice). I wanted to know how such a versatile athlete stayed healthy and prevented injuries. But today, we're discussing something different: how Max King trains.
4 Marras 201954min
Episode 114: How Anna Mae Flynn Trains for Trail Ultramarathons
Anna Mae is actually a recent entry into the world of ultramarathons. She debuted at the 2015 Way Too Cool 50k - only to have her finish time qualify as a top-10 all-time performance. Today, her sponsors include: HOKA ONE ONE Suunto Honey Stinger She's the current course record holder (and 2019 winner) of the Speedgoat 50 Miler. You can usually find her exploring trails and mountains near her home in Marble, Colorado. Anna Mae joins me on the Strength Running Podcast to discuss her training. Specifically, we talk about: The (big) role cross-training plays in her ultramarathon preparation How she mitigates and takes advantage of altitude What a typical, heavy training day looks like for her Her average weekly mileage and vertical gain How she recovers after a 100 miler vs. a 50k ultra Injury prevention strategies for ultra runners (and the rest of us!) Please support our sponsor Inside Tracker (code strengthrunning saves 10% on any test) who help athletes determine if they have any overtraining problems, hormonal imbalances, or vitamin deficiencies. These problems could lead to reduced performance or injury so learn what's wrong so you can take action to improve.
30 Loka 201958min
Episode 113: 3 Elite Runners on Fueling for Workouts, Long Runs, and Races
Today you're going to hear from three Ultramarathoners on how they fuel for races, what their post long run fueling looks like, and how things might be different if they were training for shorter races. It's helpful to study ultramarathoners when it comes to fueling, even if you have no interest in running ultra distances, because it's here that fueling becomes virtually as important as the training itself. It doesn't matter how fit you are if you don't fuel well as an ultra runner... We're doing this today because we're celebrating the relaunch of our fueling program Finish Strong. I've added new material, updated our fueling schedules, included more expert interviews, and there's now an extra discount for Tailwind Nutrition. You can see all the details of Finish Strong here. Abby Hall placed 8th at CCC earlier this year (which is known as UTMB's sister race). Anna Mae Flynn won the Speedgoat 50k this year and Abby Levene placed 9th at this year's Way Too Cool 50k. I'm going to ask all three of these athletes the same 3 questions: How do you fuel during an ultramarathon? Give us an overview of what that looks like. When you finish a long run, what does your post-run fueling look like? How would you fuel different for workouts and long runs if you were training for a shorter event like, say a 10k?
23 Loka 201918min
Episode 112: Train Your Mind: How to Get Mentally Fit with Dr. Marc Bubbs
Dr. Marc Bubbs, ND, CISSN, CSCS is a former strength coach and the current Performance Nutrition Lead for Canada Basketball. He's written the new book Peak: The New Science of Athletic Performance That is Revolutionizing Sports that discusses: The microbiome and how to resolve gut problems Sleep hygiene and circadian rhythms Endurance nutrition and refueling Emotions and mindset He regularly presents at health and medical conferences around the world and has consulted with the NBA, MLB, NFL, and NHL professional sports leagues in the United States. On the Strength Running Podcast, we're discussing a host of issues related to mastering your mindset: How to use mindfulness to improve your running Mindfulness tips & tricks (not so easy in today's social media culture) Strategies for addressing negative self-talk How mental and emotional health drives performance Easy ways to get started with sports psychology concepts Subscribe to the Strength Running Podcast in iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, or Google Play.
10 Loka 201955min
Episode 111: Base Training, the Maffetone Method, and Why You're Not 'Lungs with Legs'
Base training gives runners a foundation of fitness in three major areas: aerobic capacity, strength, and neuromuscular coordination (or leg speed). Aerobic capacity is built through easy mileage, long runs, and workouts like tempos, progressions, and fartleks. Strength is also built with high mileage and long runs, but also includes strength routines and core workouts. Neuromuscular coordination is built through strides, hill sprints, and small amounts of race-pace running. Just like the foundation of a house can't be built without concrete, plumbing, and reinforcements, you can't build a running foundation without all of these ingredients. If you do, it's not as strong as it could be. But is the Maffetone Method effective for this phase of training? MAF as it's known has you run under your aerobic maximum heart rate at all times - which means all of your running will be quite slow. In this discussion, Jason goes over the many priorities of base training and (hint, hint) why the Maffetone Method isn't ideal.
30 Syys 201918min
Episode 110: Jason Coaches a Runner on Race Strategy, Pacing, and Tune-up Race Strategy
Jason is back with another coaching call episode, this time featuring a runner named JT who is committing to train more diligently for his upcoming 5mi race on Thanksgiving. He's currently training through the Texas summer heat and curious about setting an appropriate time goal, how to work through tune-up races, whether time trials work the same way, and how to pace his goal race. JT is a member of Team Strength Running, a group coaching program for runners passionate about improvement. You can sign up here to learn more. This episode would not have been possible without Inside Tracker, who is offering a 10% discount on any of their tests with code strengthrunning. They test over 40 biomarkers, like various stress hormones, to determine if you're training too hard, too little, or have any physiological weaknesses that can be remedied by either diet, exercise, or lifestyle changes. In other words, you learn about problems that have actionable solutions. After getting your results, they communicate what you can do to lift or lower your results into the optimal range. For any runner who wants every advantage, to see what they're truly capable of achieving, I highly recommend Inside Tracker. I've personally used their 'Ultimate Package' tier and loved the process and results. Don't forget to use code strengthrunning to save 10% on any test (including their affordable DIY and Essentials)!
23 Syys 201924min
Episode 109: Filmmaker and Endurance Cyclist Jeremy Green Discusses Running Smarter
Our conversation today features the creative lead and owner of XPollination Productions, Mr. Jeremy Green. Jeremy is a road cyclist and was damn close to being a pro during his younger years. He's taken that same drive and intensity to his filmmaking. His company makes educational video courses for coaches and athletes and has focused on several track and field disciplines as well as golf and tennis. Now, it's time for endurance running with the release of Running Smarter, Running Stronger. We're going to talk about the origins of the program, how it was made (I was being filmed on a $50,000 camera), the lessons Jeremy learned about running that surprised him, and who this course is designed for. You can also watch the trailer and learn more about the program here. I also want to let you know that I'm inviting anybody who purchases the course to a live Ask Me Anything webinar in the coming weeks. If you'd like to hang out with me, talk running, and ask me anything you'd like, just email me your receipt and I'll take it from there.
11 Syys 201940min
