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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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.
10 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.
22 snips
Feb 26, 2026 • 42min
Running Longevity Masterclass with Dr. Jordan Metzl: Strength, Aging, & More
Dr. Jordan Metzl, Harvard-trained sports medicine physician, bestselling author, and endurance athlete, offers a running longevity masterclass. He discusses how training should change in your 40s and 50s. He explores the tension between peak performance and sustainable habits. He highlights strength training, spotting early injury signs, and practical daily movement strategies to keep running for decades.
24 snips
Feb 19, 2026 • 58min
Stacking the Deck in Your Favor: Best-Selling Author Brad Stulberg on Sustainable Excellence
Brad Stulberg, New York Times bestselling author and executive coach, discusses sustainable excellence and performance. He explains why action often precedes motivation. He explores when to push and when to rest, the power of community, reframing anxiety as useful, and building a resilient identity with multiple roles.
10 snips
Feb 12, 2026 • 1h 7min
Training Updates, Smart Shoe News, & A Super Secret Announcement (with Jon Levitt)
Jonathan Levitt, podcaster and entrepreneur behind Long Run Labs, joins to share training updates and racing plans. They dig into smart shoe tech from Avelo and how shoe sensors differ from watches. Jonathan also unveils The Huddle, a curated peer network for business builders. Short, punchy conversations on recovery, race strategy, sponsorships, and building community.
10 snips
Feb 5, 2026 • 1h 17min
From Bodybuilder to Boston Qualifier: Can John Goldman Accomplish the Unreasonable?
John Goldman, former bodybuilder and CEO of Rebel Health Alliance, is attempting 'Project Unreasonable' to transform his running and chase a Boston-qualifying marathon. He explains his recovery-first training with Alan Couzens, daily low-intensity aerobic work, hill circuits and mileage progression. He also discusses rapid early weight loss, adjustments for sustainable fueling, and the psychological shift required for such a radical change.
14 snips
Jan 29, 2026 • 1h 3min
Built Different: Training for the Female Physiology, with Olympian Shannon Rowbury & PT Jessica Dorrington
Shannon Rowbury, Olympian middle-distance runner and author, and Jessica Dorrington, physical therapist and pelvic floor specialist, discuss training for pregnancy, postpartum, and perimenopause. They cover safe strength work, trimester-by-trimester adaptations, modifying running and cross-training, recovery timelines, fueling needs, and practical routines for moms returning to sport.
19 snips
Jan 22, 2026 • 1h 5min
The Limits of Endurance: Dr. Andrew Best on Running's "Metabolic Ceiling"
Dr. Andrew Best, a biological anthropology professor and endurance researcher, dives into his groundbreaking study on the metabolic ceiling in ultrarunners. He reveals that most athletes can sustain energy outputs near 2.5 times their basal metabolic rate over extended periods. The conversation explores the importance of proper fueling, the risks of underfueling, and how to maximize gut absorption with carbohydrate blends. They also touch on the physiological limits of endurance running, including central fatigue and muscle damage, and why training enlarges your 'engine'.
