RMR Training Podcast

This week the 2019 Spartan Race Mountain Series Champion and 5th place overall finisher at the Spartan World Championships hangs out with Rich to chat about how to smash the mountains. Ian Hosek is a professional OCR athlete and endurance coach who knows how to facilitate peak performance in himself and his high-level athletes.In this episode, we talk about:How to become a better athlete in the mountainsThe best way to make your training schedule so you peak at the right time. Why recovery is more important than your trainingFollow Ian on Instagram @ocr_hosek and on his coaching website www.hosekpe.comHit Subscribe to get the latest episodes of Reinforced Running Podcast.Apply for One-on-one Coaching hereFollow along Reinforced Running IG @reinforced_running_richTwitter @ReinforcedRunJoin our private training group on facebook here.Get your free Guide to faster running @ reinforcedrunning.com/runfaster

This week John and Rich sit down and chat with each to bring you best practices for your offseason training. John and Rich also answer some listener questions. In this episode, we talk aboutWhy you need to identify your limiters and overcome them.Some tips on how to mentally push past the final miles of a marathon.How to work HIIT classes into your training schedule.Avoiding overtraining.The best way to add speedwork to your training plan.Hit Subscribe to get the latest episodes of Reinforced Running PodcastLearn more about One-on-one Coaching hereFollow along Reinforced Running IG @reinforced_running_richTwitter @ReinforcedRunJoin our private training group on facebook here.Get your free Guide to faster running @ reinforcedrunning.com/runfaster

Brakken Kracker is a professional OCR athlete and endurance coach who is paving the way on for how to train for Obstacles Course Racing. Brakken has as much experience as anyone on the scene. He is also a deep thinker about the sport and training. He joins us and shares the principles that have made him a successful coach and athlete over the years.  There are a ton of gems that you can implement into your training and you can't afford to miss it.In this episode, we talk about:How to adapt your training to obstacle course racingWhat most people are doing wrong in their training.How to balance your strength and endurance training for OCR.Follow @brakkenkraker on Instagram or his podcast at Obstacle Dominator. Hit Subscribe to get the latest episodes of Reinforced Running PodcastApply for One-on-one Coaching hereFollow along Reinforced Running IG @reinforced_running_richTwitter @ReinforcedRunJoin our private training group on facebook here.Get your free Guide to faster running @ reinforcedrunning.com/runfaster

Jonathan Cane is a New Yorker through and through. He is also a badass endurance coach who has coached endurance athletes to faster times for over 30 years. So you better believer Jonathan knows a thing or two about the New York City Marathon.Over the years, Jonathan has picked up a plethora of tips and tricks that will help you succeed in the NYC Marathon. He joins The Reinforced Running Podcast this week to share the best practices. The co-founder of City Coach in NYC Jonathan also has a depth of knowledge about the sport and endurance performance, which he shares openly during the episode.  In this episode we coverHow to handle pre and post-race logistics, The best ways to navigate the course and why you need to keep cool during a crazy race. And why cheaters never win.Follow @coachcane on Instagram, Coach Cane on Facebook, or on his site at https://www.citycoach.org/Hit Subscribe to get the latest episodes of Reinforced Running Podcast.Learn more about our for One-on-one Coaching for runners and OCR athletes hereFollow along Reinforced Running IG @reinforced_running_richTwitter @ReinforcedRunJoin our private training group on facebook here.Get your free Guide to faster running @ reinforcedrunning.com/runfaster

Dr. Rob Conenello is a renowned podiatrist who specialized in working with athletes. He is never satisfied with the status quo and works hard every single day to find the best therapies and technologies to help his athletes. Rob believes in a holistic approach to help athletes solve their injury issues by finding the root cause for long term success. Rob is also a storyteller and a cancer survivor who has an exceptional outlook on everyday life. He shares valuable lessons on how to physically improve your body and how to improve your mental wherewithal.In this episode we coverThe recovery methods used by professionals. How to find the perfect practioner for you.How to know which treatments and doctors are  BS.Why you should do great things every single day.Follow Rob at Orangetown Podiatry, on Twitter, and Instagram. Hit Subscribe to get the latest episodes of Reinforced Running PodcastApply for One-on-one Coaching hereFollow along Reinforced Running IG @reinforced_running_richTwitter @ReinforcedRunJoin our private training group on facebook here.Get your free Guide to faster running @ reinforcedrunning.com/runfaster

Endurance athletes train in hopes to make changes. Sometimes you can see them in a physical change - but most of the time the gains happen internally. Specifically, in our blood. John Howell of Oregon Integrated Health is a chiropractic physician who specialized in helping athletes learn more about their blood work and how it can affect performance.  John has work of high-end professional athletes and the general population and has a boatload to share.  John is a super smart dude plus a badass athlete who boasts several Division 1 All-American honors and is currently a member of the Spartan Pro Team. During the episode we cover:What markers you should look for in your blood workThe effects of altitude training and how it will make you better. How to continue to run fast as a masters athlete. Follow @jhowelldc on Instagram or at his practice site at https://www.oregonih.com/Hit Subscribe to get the latest episodes of Reinforced Running PodcastFollow along Reinforced Running IG @reinforced_running_richTwitter @ReinforcedRunJoin our private training group on facebook here.Get your free Guide to faster running @ reinforcedrunning.com/runfaster

Did you know a sprained ankle as a teenager can lead to running injuries as an adult? I figured once the pain was gone, then everything was back to normal. But it turns it's not always that simple. In fact, this week John Goldthorp from Fix Your Run joined us to explain why every injury is unique to the individual.  John is a running coach and personal trainer who specializes in cutting edge therapies called NKT and AIM. He is helping runners relearned lost movement so they can run pain-free. I know from personal experience that this stuff works. So we had John joined us this week to fill us in how the real reason people get hurt and how NKT and AIM can help. During the episode we cover:How old injuries can lead to pain today.Why treating the symptom won't always get you results.Why you have to think outside of the box to find solutions for yourself.Resources discussed during the episode:www.nktdirectory.comhttps://www.whatthefoot.co.ukhttps://www.findingcentre.co.uk/wakeyourbodyup/Catch John at any of the following:FixYourRun.comfacebook.com/FixYourRuntwitter.com/FixYourRunwww.phillysurgerunning.comhttps://www.instagram.com/fixyourrun/ Hit Subscribe to get the latest episodes of Reinforced Running PodcastFollow along Reinforced Running IG @reinforced_running_richTwitter @ReinforcedRunJoin our private training group on facebook here.Get your free Guide to faster running @ reinforcedrunning.com/runfaster

Very few athletes can train and succeed at a high level of endurance. Even fewer athletes sustain their success for decades.But Ryan Woods is doing it. At 40 years old Ryan aka Woodsy aka RJwoodsy has been crowned the Spartan Race North American champion. Fresh off of one of the biggest win of his long career Woods joins Rich to talk all things training and shares why he believes he’s been able to smash training and his competition for years. During the episode we cover:How Woodsy structures his training and the consistent benchmarks he uses to test his fitness. His reluctance to start strength training and benefits he found form it once he started. The recovery methods he uses and what you should do to sustain performance.How he has made the transition from the track, to roads, to mountains, to OCR.Follow @Rjwoodsy on all the socialsHit Subscribe to get the latest episodes of Reinforced Running PodcastFollow along Reinforced Running IG @reinforced_running_richTwitter @ReinforcedRunJoin our private training group on facebook here.Get your free Guide to faster running @ reinforcedrunning.com/runfaster

If you're a runner; you've probably been injured. An injury can be a setback, but it can also be an opportunity. Getting hurt does not have to be a deterrent for hitting your goals. Luke Bosek is a prime example. Luke is an Ultra Endurance and OCR athletes who found running later in life. What he also found was a slew of injuries. But Luke smashes cross-training while doing everything he can to rehab. And Luke rarely loses fitness comes back to racing.Luke joins Rich and John to share how he has overcome injuries to be one of the best OCR and Ultra runners in the country.During the episode we cover:The best crosstraining methods to keep your fitness.What mindset you need to overcome injuriesWhy you need to be proactive and patient with your rehab. Follow Luke on IG @ luke.sky.walkerHit Subscribe to get the latest episodes of Reinforced Running PodcastFollow along Reinforced Running IG @reinforced_running_richTwitter @ReinforcedRunJoin our private training group on facebook here.Get your free Guide to faster running @ reinforcedrunning.com/runfaster

Obstacle course racing (OCR) has a lot of challenges. Running is hard, the obstacles are hard, and the terrain is crazy hard. Preparing for an OCR should not have to be a challenge - but many of us do not have easy access to a mountain or steep trails. Spartan Pro Team member Kirk DeWindt is no expectation - but he has figured out how to train on flat land and still kick butt.Kirk joins Rich and John to explain how he has climbed the ranks in the Spartan world while living in a mountainless area. During the episode we cover:What workouts you can do to improve in OCR.If training like an OCR athlete can improve your V02Max and make you faster.How to get better at climbing without having inclines and what you can do on your own. Follow Kirk on IG or through his website.Hit Subscribe to get the latest episodes of Reinforced Running PodcastFollow along Reinforced Running IG @reinforced_running_richTwitter @ReinforcedRunJoin our private training group on facebook here.Get your free Guide to faster running @ reinforcedrunning.com/runfaster