The Strength Running Podcast

By: Jason Fitzgerald
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  • The Strength Running Podcast treats you like a pro runner: we surround your with coaches, physical therapists, strength experts, elite runners, sports psychologists, and other thought leaders. We only have one goal: to help you run faster. Guests include world-class academics, clinicians, runners, coaches, and subject matter experts like David Roche, Victoria Sekely, Sally McRae, Zach Bitter, and hundreds more! We also publish coaching calls with Jason working directly with a runner chasing a big goal and course previews for major races like the New York City Marathon, the Boston Marathon, the Philadelphia Marathon, and the Marine Corps Marathon. You'll learn how to prevent injuries and become resilient to niggles and common overuse injuries, the best ways to structure marathon training and how to fuel for endurance races, how to improve your speed and ability to kick at the end of races, run more consistently, and make running a more sustainable part of your life. The Strength Running Podcast is hosted by Jason Fitzgerald, a 2:39 marathoner and USATF-certified running coach. He's a monthly columnist for Trail Runner Magazine and was previously Men's Running Magazine's Influencer of the Year. His coaching advice and running guidance has been featured in the New York Times, the Washington Post, Runner's World, Health Magazine, and most other major media. If you want to become a better runner, you've found the right running podcast! Connect with Jason and Strength Running: - Instagram: http://bit.ly/2FARFP2 - Strength course: http://bit.ly/2Pjvlge - Training: http://bit.ly/2YgBLAv
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Episodes
  • Mental Toughness Masterclass: Dr. Lara Pence on How to Master Your Mindset

    Mental Toughness Masterclass: Dr. Lara Pence on How to Master Your Mindset
    Dec 26 2024

    This could be the most important skill set for any runner to develop.

    Dr. Lara Pence is a licensed clinical psychologist and MBA specializing in elite and professional athlete development to optimize wellness and performance both in sport and in life. She works with a wide range of athletes, from NFL players to trail running champions and from PGA tour members to Olympic medalists.

    Lara is the founder of The Coaches Collective, a program that teaches ambitious sport coaches how to coach from a whole-person, psychologically grounded perspective.

    We talk about:

    • The "3Rs" framework of mental toughness: Recover, Rebound, and Reignite
    • The surprising pieces of mental toughness that don’t always come to mind
    • Positive problem solving tools to use on the run
    • The mental similarities between pro and everyday athletes
    • Why being curious is a huge advantage to runners
    • Individualizing mental toughness training
    • How to effectively use mantras while running

    Got a friend signed up for a race next year? They’ll thank you if you send them this episode!

    Links & Resources from the Show:

    • Lara’s next Coaches Collective
    • Lara on Instagram
    • Get an invite to my upcoming live mental toughness training.
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    Thank you to 2Before!

    We are supported by 2Before, a powerful sports supplement made from New Zealand Blackcurrants designed to increase endurance, manage inflammation, support immunity, and promote adaptation. 2Before helps to boost performance by increasing blood flow, making it more efficient for the body to pump oxygenated nutrient-rich blood into the muscles.

    So, if you want to try to boost your performance and immune system, use code JASON for 30% off 20 packs and multi-serve packs at 2Before.com.

    Thank you to 2Before for supporting Strength Running!
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Nutrition Reality Check: Pseudoscience & Myths with Kylee Van Horn & Zoë Rom

    Nutrition Reality Check: Pseudoscience & Myths with Kylee Van Horn & Zoë Rom
    Dec 19 2024
    There’s a lot of nutrition misinformation out there for runners, and many of us would be better off being less strict about our fuel. Kylee Van Horn and Zoë Rom are co-hosts of the podcast Your Diet Sucks. Kylee is the founder and owner of the sports nutrition business Flynutrition, which helps runners, triathletes, cyclists, and skiers to learn not only the “why” but the “how” behind fueling for performance. Zoë is an ultrarunner with top finishes at the Rio Del Lago, Run Rabbit, and Leadville 100’s. As a journalist and writer, she specializes in environmental science, policy, endurance sports, and public land. Zoë’s work has appeared in the New York Times, Outside, Discover, High Country News and on NPR. We talk about: The challenges of nutrition science communicationHow to examine media in the prevalence of pseudoscienceCultural narratives that influence dietary choicesThe role of social media and influencers around nutritionBalancing scientific evidence with personal experienceCommon nutrition mistakes and misconceptions Send this episode to your friend whose diet kinda sucks. Links & Resources from the Show: Kylee on InstagramYour Diet Sucks on InstagramKylee’s book on preorder: Practical Fueling for Endurance AthletesRunning gift ideas that will make you fasterListen to a two-part bonus podcast for more nutrition Q+A. Thank you DrinkLMNT! A big thanks to DrinkLMNT for their support of this episode! They make electrolyte drinks for athletes and low-carb folks with no sugar, artificial ingredients, or colors. They are offering a free gift with your purchase at DrinkLMNT. And this does NOT have to be your first purchase. You’ll get a sample pack with every flavor so you can try them all before deciding what you like best. DrinkLMNT's products have some of the highest sodium concentrations that you can find. Anybody who runs a lot knows that sodium, as well as other electrolytes like magnesium and potassium, are essential to our performance and how we feel throughout the day. If you’re not familiar, LMNT is my favorite way to hydrate. They make electrolytes for athletes and low-carb folks with no Sugar, artificial ingredients, or colors. I’m now in the habit of giving away boxes of LMNT at group runs around Denver and Boulder and everyone loves this stuff. Boost your performance and your recovery with LMNT. They’re the exclusive hydration partner to Team USA Weightlifting and quite a few professional baseball, hockey, and basketball teams are on regular subscriptions. So check out DrinkLMNT to get a free sampler pack and get your hydration optimized for the upcoming season. Thank you Previnex! After resisting most supplements for the better part of my life, I’m cautiously changing my tune. I’m now a Masters runner and in my personal life, I’m optimizing for longevity. I want to be my healthiest self for as long as possible and I’m excited to partner with Previnex to make that happen. Previnex uses the most bioavailable, clinically tested ingredients, the optimal form and dose of each ingredient, pharmaceutical grade manufacturing, testing of raw ingredients and finished products. For every purchase you make, they also donate vitamins to kids in need. Their new Muscle Health Plus is something I'm now taking. Turning 40 - and having a thin frame - has made me realize that I need to prioritize lean muscle mass to stay healthy and age well. Muscle Health Plus has creatine, essential and branched chain amino acids, and it's designed in a way to maximize protein synthesis and the absorption of amino acids. Muscle Health Plus will help you prevent muscle damage, which is particularly important for aging runners who want to protect themselves from muscle loss and recover faster after hard workouts. As is true for all of their products, Previnex adheres to the highest of standards: their ingredients are clinically proven to do what they say they’re going to do. Previnex offers a 30-day money back guarantee. If you don't feel the benefits of their product, you get your money back no questions asked. With their focus on quality and customer satisfaction, I hope you’ll try it! Use code jason15 for 15% off your first order at Previnex!
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • The New Rules of Protein for Endurance Runners: Q&A with Claire Shorenstein, RD

    The New Rules of Protein for Endurance Runners: Q&A with Claire Shorenstein, RD
    Dec 12 2024

    How much protein do you actually need, and how should you get it?

    Claire Shorenstein (MS, RD, CSSD) is a board-certified sports dietitian with over a decade of experience working with teenage and adult athletes from the recreational to elite level.

    Claire is a longtime distance runner herself and hosts The Eat for Endurance Podcast.

    We talk about:

    • How protein needs have been rising for athletes and what that may mean for you
    • The factors that influence individual nutrition and why RDA isn't everything
    • Protein's impact while injured or recovering
    • Why you need to consider all macronutrients and not just protein
    • Practical strategies to increase protein intake
    • Considerations for plant-based athletes around protein

    If you learned a helpful tip about protein, send this to a friend who could benefit too.

    Links & Resources from the Show:

    • Claire on Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook
    • Claire's free nutrition downloads
    • The Eat for Endurance Podcast
    • Want more running nutrition info? Get our free nutrition myth busting resource.

    Thank you 2Before!

    We are supported by 2Before, a powerful sports supplement made from New Zealand Blackcurrants designed to increase endurance, manage inflammation, support immunity, and promote adaptation. 2Before helps to boost performance by increasing blood flow, making it more efficient for the body to pump oxygenated nutrient-rich blood into the muscles.

    So, if you want to try to boost your performance and immune system, use code JASON for 30% off 20 packs and multi-serve packs at 2Before.com.

    Thank you to 2Before for supporting Strength Running!

    Thank you Previnex!

    After resisting most supplements for the better part of my life, I’m cautiously changing my tune. I’m now a Masters runner and in my personal life, I’m optimizing for longevity. I want to be my healthiest self for as long as possible and I’m excited to partner with Previnex to make that happen.

    Previnex uses the most bioavailable, clinically tested ingredients, the optimal form and dose of each ingredient, pharmaceutical grade manufacturing, testing of raw ingredients and finished products. For every purchase you make, they also donate vitamins to kids in need.

    Their new Muscle Health Plus is something I'm now taking. Turning 40 - and having a thin frame - has made me realize that I need to prioritize lean muscle mass to stay healthy and age well. Muscle Health Plus has creatine, essential and branched chain amino acids, and it's designed in a way to maximize protein synthesis and the absorption of amino acids.

    Muscle Health Plus will help you prevent muscle damage, which is particularly important for aging runners who want to protect themselves from muscle loss and recover faster after hard workouts. As is true for all of their products, Previnex adheres to the highest of standards: their ingredients are clinically proven to do what they say they’re going to do.

    Previnex offers a 30-day money back guarantee. If you don't feel the benefits of their product, you get your money back no questions asked. With their focus on quality and customer satisfaction, I hope you’ll try it! Use code jason15 for 15% off your first order at Previnex!
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    1 hr and 4 mins

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