Alex Ostberg
Nike professional running coach and newsletter author for The Run Down who provides evidence-based training, nutrition, and durability guidance for competitive runners.
Best podcasts with Alex Ostberg
Ranked by the Snipd community
Mar 30, 2026 • 55min
How NIKE Pro Running Coach Alex Ostberg Reframes Running Nutrition — Donuts as Rocket Fuel, the Durability Lag, Building Injury-Proof Mileage & What To Do After A Bad Race
Alex Ostberg, Nike pro running coach and newsletter author, explains why a donut can be legitimate post-run fuel and when junk carbs make sense. He breaks down how to respond after a bad race without overreacting. He outlines why volume often beats extra intensity and shares five practical rules to raise mileage safely while avoiding the durability lag.
