The Strength Running Podcast
Jason Fitzgerald
The Strength Running Podcast treats you like a pro runner: we surround your with coaches, physical therapists, strength experts, elite runners, sports psychologists, and other thought leaders. We only have one goal: to help you run faster.
Guests include world-class academics, clinicians, runners, coaches, and subject matter experts like David Roche, Victoria Sekely, Sally McRae, Zach Bitter, and hundreds more! We also publish coaching calls with Jason working directly with a runner chasing a big goal and course previews for major races like the New York City Marathon, the Boston Marathon, the Philadelphia Marathon, and the Marine Corps Marathon.
You'll learn how to prevent injuries and become resilient to niggles and common overuse injuries, the best ways to structure marathon training and how to fuel for endurance races, how to improve your speed and ability to kick at the end of races, run more consistently, and make running a more sustainable part of your life.
The Strength Running Podcast is hosted by Jason Fitzgerald, a 2:39 marathoner and USATF-certified running coach. He's a monthly columnist for Trail Runner Magazine and was previously Men's Running Magazine's Influencer of the Year. His coaching advice and running guidance has been featured in the New York Times, the Washington Post, Runner's World, Health Magazine, and most other major media.
If you want to become a better runner, you've found the right running podcast!
Connect with Jason and Strength Running:
- Instagram: http://bit.ly/2FARFP2
- Strength course: http://bit.ly/2Pjvlge
- Training: http://bit.ly/2YgBLAv
Guests include world-class academics, clinicians, runners, coaches, and subject matter experts like David Roche, Victoria Sekely, Sally McRae, Zach Bitter, and hundreds more! We also publish coaching calls with Jason working directly with a runner chasing a big goal and course previews for major races like the New York City Marathon, the Boston Marathon, the Philadelphia Marathon, and the Marine Corps Marathon.
You'll learn how to prevent injuries and become resilient to niggles and common overuse injuries, the best ways to structure marathon training and how to fuel for endurance races, how to improve your speed and ability to kick at the end of races, run more consistently, and make running a more sustainable part of your life.
The Strength Running Podcast is hosted by Jason Fitzgerald, a 2:39 marathoner and USATF-certified running coach. He's a monthly columnist for Trail Runner Magazine and was previously Men's Running Magazine's Influencer of the Year. His coaching advice and running guidance has been featured in the New York Times, the Washington Post, Runner's World, Health Magazine, and most other major media.
If you want to become a better runner, you've found the right running podcast!
Connect with Jason and Strength Running:
- Instagram: http://bit.ly/2FARFP2
- Strength course: http://bit.ly/2Pjvlge
- Training: http://bit.ly/2YgBLAv
Episodes
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May 7, 2026 • 50min
How a Psychotherapist Coaches Elite Runners: Brant Stachel on Pro Mindset Training
Brant Stachel, licensed psychotherapist, former pro triathlete and author of Fast and Free, coaches elite runners like Thomas Nobbs. He discusses treadmill-based marathon prep, using psychotherapy skills to read and shape competitive identity, visualization and acceptance tools for defusing negative thoughts. He explains practicing mental skills in workouts and planning for uncertainty in races.
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Apr 30, 2026 • 1h 6min
Self-Treat Injuries & Manage Pain with Dr. Tom Walters
Dr. Tom Walters, a board-certified orthopedic physical therapist and author of Rehab Science, breaks down pain science and practical rehab for runners. He covers how to self-manage injuries vs when to seek care. Topics include why some pain can feel okay, smart warm-ups, healing timelines for common injuries, the role of blood flow and cross-training, and lifestyle factors that help or hinder recovery.
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Apr 23, 2026 • 1h 6min
IT Band Syndrome Prevention & Treatment with Physical Therapist & Coach Duane Scotti
Duane Scotti, Doctor of Physical Therapy and certified running coach who specializes in running injuries, guides the conversation. He outlines how IT band pain presents, why downhill and narrow gait worsen it, and which training errors commonly trigger problems. He also describes practical hip-strength progressions, foam-rolling strategies around the band, and long-term prevention tactics.
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Apr 16, 2026 • 1h 2min
Running Economy Masterclass: How to Improve Your Efficiency with Bill Evans, PhD
Bill Evans, PhD, exercise physiologist and founder of Endurance Laboratory, blends lab science with coaching. He explains what running economy is and how to track it without a lab. Hear how different intensities, periodized workout order, and targeted strength and plyometrics can boost efficiency. Practical tips on timing, frequency, and minimal plyo doses round out the conversation.
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Apr 9, 2026 • 1h 17min
Running and Lifting: How Elizabeth Does Both As a Sub-3 Marathoner (Repost)
Elizabeth Corkum, a running coach, sub-3 marathoner and five-day-a-week weightlifter known as Coach Corky. She describes her unusual path to a 2:58 marathon. She explains a consistent, high-frequency lifting routine alongside marathon training. She details race-day strategy, handling setbacks and recovery, and how a home gym fuels long-term progress and joy in training.
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Apr 2, 2026 • 57min
How to Return to Running After an Injury with Vikash Sharma, DPT, OCS
Vikash Sharma, DPT, OCS, owner of Perfect Stride PT and running-focused clinician. He breaks down a structured, test-driven path back to running. Short, staged progressions, plyometric and movement tests, tissue-specific loading, and smart cross-training come up. Practical red flags, volume-before-intensity pacing, and how life stress affects recovery are also covered.
Mar 26, 2026 • 1h 3min
How the Elites Stay Healthy: All-American Steepler Jonathan Pierce on Injury Prevention
Jonathan Pierce, DPT and former Stanford All-American steeplechaser who founded NOVOS Athlete, shares how elites stay healthy. He talks about training and mechanical causes of injuries. He explains movement quality, simple screens to spot deficits, and drills to improve coordination. He outlines strength, sprint, and recovery strategies that build durability for runners.
17 snips
Mar 19, 2026 • 56min
When Should You Quit Running? An Honest, Difficult Conversation with Author Dimity McDowell
Dimity McDowell, author and co-founder of Another Mother Runner, shares her journey of stepping away from running after chronic injury. She discusses the emotional loss of identity and community. She explores alternatives like swimming, biking, and strength work. She offers ways to find closure, plan transitions, and rebuild purpose beyond the sport.
19 snips
Mar 12, 2026 • 1h 3min
Ken Rideout on Extreme Running, Mindset Hacks, Beer Miles, and Confidence
Ken Rideout, author and elite masters runner who ran a 2:28 marathon at 50 and won ultra-endurance races, shares his climb from addiction to extreme running. He talks mindset skills, why he chases brutal multi-day events, the surprise of a celebrity beer mile, and how he built unshakeable confidence and daily recovery routines.
26 snips
Mar 5, 2026 • 59min
Impact, Force, and Load: Exploring the Real Drivers of Injuries with Professor Brent Edwards
Brent Edwards, a kinesiology professor and biomechanics expert who studies how mechanical load affects musculoskeletal health. He explains the difference between short impact spikes and longer stance-phase loads. He discusses how load magnitude outweighs repetition, how pacing and stride affect tissue stress, wearable impact metrics, surface stiffness, and bone-stimulating exercises.
