Is Your Training Bent?

This method fits events to your body rather than bending your body to fit events. It’s the only approach that will provide a lifetime of healthy and sustainable running progress.

Body, Move, Level 1Shawn BeardenMarch 26, 2020

Finish Low

Carbohydrate intake strategies for optimal training adaptations with Drs. James Morton & Julien Louis.

Body, Eat, Level 2, NutritionShawn BeardenMarch 20, 2020

Dr. Ron Maughn

Dr. Ron Maughan is arguably the most recognized name in sports nutrition.

Body, EatShawn BeardenMarch 5, 2020

Genes And Placebos

I talk with John Kiely and Craig Pickering about whether genetic testing can be used to predict athletic potential or inform exercise training. We go on to discuss mindset and the placebo effect.

Mind, Think, Move, Body, Level 2Shawn BeardenJanuary 31, 2020

Cramping

Cramping isn't well understood. But here's what we know right now.

Body, Move, Eat, Level 2Shawn BeardenJanuary 23, 2020

Are rest days needed?

Rest days are a staple of most running programs. But are they needed. In this episode we reframe our view of exercise, rest, and recovery time to help you make clearer decisions about when you exercise.

Body, Mind, Level 1Shawn BeardenJanuary 16, 2020

The Long Run

What is the 'long run'; can it be too short; can it be too long? Today we simplify and demystify this enigmatic workout.

Body, Move, Level 1Shawn BeardenOctober 17, 2019

Stress...Response

How valid is the common belief that a specific workout produces a specific stimulus?

Body, Move, Mind, Think, Level 2Shawn BeardenOctober 10, 2019

Downhill Running

Downhill running is all about skill, not strength. Deliberate practice is essential.

Craft, Body, Move, Level 1Shawn BeardenAugust 14, 2019

Interval Fundamentals

To extend stamina, you may want to run comfortably hard intervals - the topic of today's episode.

Body, Move, Level 1Shawn BeardenJuly 18, 2019

Basics Of Training Running Economy

Running economy is one of the three key features in performance, along with endurance and stamina. You can develop your running economy through heavy resistance training, sprints, and volume. This episode is a crash course in how do it right.

Body, Move, Level 1Shawn BeardenMay 16, 2019

Stamina = Endurance + Economy

When we train our body for ultra-marathons, we’re developing endurance and economy so that we can bring those together for stamina.

Body, Move, Level 1Shawn BeardenApril 19, 2019

Matters Of The Foot With Missy Thompson, PhD

We've learned about foot strike patterns but never quite like this. What's the role of sensory feedback and shoe cushioning on foot strike and on your running patterns? Today we get deeper insights into these issues so you can make more informed decisions about your shoe choices and running mechanics with Missy Thompson, PhD.

Body, MoveShawn BeardenDecember 20, 2018

When To Walk And Other Insights With Athlete/Scientist Nicola Giovanelli, PhD

Nicola Giovanelli joins us to talk about when to walk vs run on inclines, how can poles help, use water in your weighted vest...practical gems from this top athlete and applied scientist.

Craft, Move, BodyShawn BeardenJuly 27, 2018

Trail Runner Biomechanics

Marlene Giandolini, PhD and Sebastien Pavailler, PhD are biomechanists who work for Salomon. Today, they bring us insights from their research and the applied intersection of biomechanics, trail running, and shoe design. We discuss everything from trail runner kinematics to shoe drop to foot swelling. So much valuable and new information in this one!

Craft, Body, Move, Level 2Shawn BeardenJuly 12, 2018

Downhill Running And Field Studies Of Ultra Runners With Gianluca Vernillo, PhD

Gianluca Vernillo, PhD is one of the world's leading scientists studying mountain ultra trail runners. Today he brings a vast amount of science and practical insight from his years of studying the uphill, downhill, and other physiologic features of extreme endurance running in the world's toughest mountain courses.

Craft, Body, Move, Level 2Shawn BeardenJune 28, 2018

Stephen Seiler, PhD

How do the best endurance athletes partition their training? And, what does the science show about how you should design your interval workouts? What should you do for work duration, rest duration, total work, frequency, and effort level? These are the principle issues we discuss in this episode. And, we wrap up with parting advice from Dr. Seiler that you must hear if you're going to become your ultra best.

Body, MoveShawn BeardenMay 24, 2018