Post Run High Nicholas Thompson: Record-Holding Runner & CEO Shares the Tricks That Drive Extreme Performance
Dec 1, 2025
Nicholas Thompson, CEO of The Atlantic and American masters 50K record-holder, blends elite running with leadership. He talks training hacks for 70+ mile weeks, the story behind his 50K record, race tactics and mental mantras. He also covers family-friendly training, recovery strategies, nutrition and how running habits translate to leading a major media company.
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Record Run With Des Linden
- Nicholas ran a paced 50K in Oregon with Des Linden and broke the American 50K masters record.
- The small field and perfect conditions made it his best race, ending with a champagne-out-of-shoe celebration.
Double-Book Your Runs
- Combine running with daily life by running commutes and training with your kids to save time.
- Multitask: listen to work podcasts on commutes while keeping focused workouts device-free.
Pain Is Concentrated, Not Constant
- The painful training hours are fewer than they feel; focus fully during those sessions.
- Quality beats endless suffering — treat each hard workout as a brief concentrated investment.
