Episode 60: How to Run a Fast Obstacle Course Race

Episode 60: How to Run a Fast Obstacle Course Race

Warrior Dash is a fun vacation from more traditional road racing. If you're bored and need a new challenge, an obstacle race might be just the cure.

They're fun – but you need the right training to prepare yourself for the challenge of completing a difficult obstacle course. With obstacles every few hundred feet on courses that are almost always hilly with uneven terrain, it's downright difficult to maintain your pace and get in a groove.

For most runners, it's a challenge just to run in between each obstacle!

But there are specific ways that you can train to ensure you have a successful race. Make no mistake: whether you're running a Warrior Dash or Tough Mudder, these aren't your typical road races. It takes a particular mindset to conquer them. Here's how.

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Episode 51: Dimity McDowell: The Cofounder of Another Mother Runner

Episode 51: Dimity McDowell: The Cofounder of Another Mother Runner

Dimity is the cofounder of Another Mother Runner - one of the largest communities you'll find for women runners. Besides the blog, the AMR ecosystem includes a helluva lot: The Another Mother Runner ...

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Episode 50: Running 101: How I think about training runners to race faster

Episode 50: Running 101: How I think about training runners to race faster

Two years ago, I was interviewed for an event called The Running Summit. I spoke about wide-ranging topics: How I started running My injury prevention philosophy The biggest areas of improvement for ...

6 Feb 201857min

Episode 49: Pro Triathlete Jesse Thomas on Fueling for Ironman Triathlons

Episode 49: Pro Triathlete Jesse Thomas on Fueling for Ironman Triathlons

You might recognize Jesse as the dude who races in Aviators (there's never an inappropriate time for Aviators). He was an All-American and school record holder at track and field powerhouse Stanford U...

31 Jan 201857min

Episode 48: Strength Coach Randy Hauer on The Role of Lifting for Runners

Episode 48: Strength Coach Randy Hauer on The Role of Lifting for Runners

I've fielded hundreds of lifting questions from runners who all want to know, "How do I lift the right way?" It's a great question. In fact, it's THE question! Knowing how to lift properly will: Save...

24 Jan 20181h 2min

Episode 47: Ideal Strength Training for Runners

Episode 47: Ideal Strength Training for Runners

Cross-training is supplemental exercise that can be helpful to your running, like cycling. But just like form drills, strides, or dynamic flexibility exercises, I consider strength training to be an i...

19 Des 201717min

Episode 46: Strength Running's Favorite Holiday Gifts

Episode 46: Strength Running's Favorite Holiday Gifts

I'm doing something a little different today in that I'd like to share with you what I think are the best gift ideas for runners this year. Now as a running coach, my focus is on improvement so I'm on...

7 Des 201717min

Episode 45: Marathon Training at the Elite Level, with Pro Nick Arciniaga

Episode 45: Marathon Training at the Elite Level, with Pro Nick Arciniaga

I invited Nick to share as much detail as possible about his marathon training, race strategy, and post-race recovery so you can understand how an elite marathoner tackles the race. Just recent he pos...

4 Des 201745min

Episode 44: Coach Jenny Hadfield on How Beginners Should Start Running

Episode 44: Coach Jenny Hadfield on How Beginners Should Start Running

Depending on whether you started running today or last year, today's podcast will clarify the most high-impact training available to you. Because certain training strategies and workouts are either to...

27 Nov 201755min

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