Running Rogue

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Latest Episodes

Episode #263: Austin Marathon and Half Marathon Pace Strategy
February 04, 2022

It's been a while since I've broken down the course for the Austin Marathon and Half Marathon, and I haven't done so since the course changed in 2018. Well, the race is coming up on February 20th so I

Episode #262: Prepping for Downhill Races
January 28, 2022

Downhill courses like Boston or the Revel races require unique preparation in order to perform your best. In this episode, I give you 6 things to consider when prepping for a downhill or rolling cours

Episode #261: The Magic of the Medium Long Run
January 21, 2022

In last week's episode, I talked about the medium long run (MLR) as fundamental to my process goals in 2022. In this week's episode, I talk about why the medium long run is so important and how to exe

Episode #260: My Process Goals for 2022
January 14, 2022

Happy New Year in 2022! In this episode, I take you behind-the-scenes on my running journey as I chase a big goal of my own. I talk about the process goals I've set for 2022 and how you might apply th

Episode #259: The Anxiety and Peace of Running
December 23, 2021

Continuing on the theme of last week's episode, this is my final episode of 2021. This week, I talk about the anxiety and peace of running and how to recognize and channel each into something producti

Episode #258: The Pain and Triumph of Running
December 15, 2021

I am excited to be back to you after a mini hiatus around the Thanksgiving holiday. This episode is inspired by Taylor Swift of all people and her documentary, "Folklore: The Long Pond Studio Sessions

Episode #257: Defining Junk Miles (+NYC and Shalane)
November 10, 2021

In this episode, I answer a listener question: how would you define "junk miles?" Do they exist and if so under what conditions? I don't love the term "junk miles" so I give you an alternative term an

Episode #256: The Running Rogue Way
November 03, 2021

I often get questions about my coaching philosophy. Well, I first wrote it down and codified it in 2016, and now I am sharing it here in summary so that you can have it too. This episode represents th

Episode #255: Catching Boston with Molly Dykstra
October 27, 2021

In episode 120 in April 2019, I chatted with Molly about her aspiration to qualify for Boston and her heartbreaking near-miss in April 2018 at Mt. Charleston. In that race, she collapsed at mile 26.0

Episode #254: Post Marathon Musings
October 20, 2021

October 10th and 11th brought an epic return to marathon racing in the US via the Chicago and Boston Marathons. The conditions were tough for many, but the energy and magic were amazing anyway. I was