Hi Everyone. Coach Al here.  Today I'm thrilled to share an interview I did with elite ultra-runner Debbie Livingston. Debbie and I have worked together for a few years as coach/athlete. She's well known in local circles as an elite ultra-runne

    Hi Everyone! Coach Al here. In today's podcast, Doc and I delve into a topic we feel is SO important for long term success and fulfillment.  It is simply this: what is that ONE thing, that more than anything else, if you experienced a breakthro

    In today's podcast, we once again respond to some listener questions. We really appreciate it when you contact us and ask great questions - keep them coming! Going down: The topic of downhill running, both from a technique perspective and also

    In today's podcast, we respond to some listener questions on running shoes. This is always a popular topic for discussion regardless of the circle of athletes you're in. We sure do LOVE OUR SHOES, don't we? :) We get a regular stream of questio

    Today we sit down with the Director of Business Development for Vitality Sciences, LLC, a leading company in the production of supplements for athletes, to discuss one of the hottest topics in endurance sports nutrition today: supplementing with

    Today's podcast brings Coach Al and Doc Strecker back together again to discuss and answer some listener's questions. (Thank you everyone for sending in your questions - we appreciate it!) Among the topics we delve into in today's episode are C

      In today's podcast, Coach Al goes solo to tackle a couple of listener questions, as well as sharing some "last minute" tips for marathoners everywhere, including those toeing the line this coming Monday for the 118th running of the Boston Ma

  Today we're stoked to have Alcatraz swimming legend and triathlon coach, Gary Emich, on our podcast. Gary is most well known for having completed over 1000 Alcatraz swims (without a wetsuit!) and for a host of other impressive open water swimming ac

  On just about a daily basis, Kurt and I get questions about what we feel are the optimal ways to train if you're an endurance athlete. Do we believe higher volume training is a necessary component for success over long distances, or do we believe "min

  With every passing day, it seems there is a new research study, article from an "expert," or training partner, telling us we HAVE to eat more of this food or that food, or avoid some kind of food altogether.  The old saying about the pendulum swingin