Run Free Podcast

The Podcast is Back! Ryan introduces the new hosts of the Podcast Chad and Jay. The group discusses various topics including how to fully enjoy your running, their history as endurance athletes, and speed development for distance runners.

Jared is not only fast but he is a rock solid dad, friend, coach, and human being. Give this a listen to get some fresh perspective on the beautiful journey of running and life.

Questions covered: How to unload pressure leading up to a race, How to visualize, how to handle surging in racing, and more.

In this episode I chat about how I’ve experienced frustration to be one of the most powerful catalyst for growth and explore how we can use it as a guide to our breakthrough.

In this episode I talk with one of only 29 athletes in history to compete in both the Winter and Summer Olympics. Of which, Chirine is the only athlete to ever go from an anaerobic event (Alpine Skiing) to an aerobic event (Marathon) in the Olympics. You’ll love hearing Chirine’s story covering everything from handling nerves, transforming her body, coming out the other end of an eating disorder, what it was like living in Lebanon, and how she is feeling leading up to her attempt to qualify for the Olympic Marathon in Tokyo.

In this interview I chat with my Mo about his pursuit of qualifying for the marathon in the upcoming Olympic Games in the marathon for Jordan. We also discuss what it’s been like training with the Halls in Flagataff for the last six months and much more.

In this episode, I discuss “how to change". Sharing helpful tips, mindsets, and perspectives that I learned in both of my transformational experiences of growing into a pro long-distance runner and then transforming myself into a powerlifter/body builder.

In this episode I discuss how to manage the most internally tricky two weeks prior to goal races: taper time. I share my most helpful tips and tricks in everything ranging from managing nerves to nutrition to sleep.

In this episode I talk about how to see injuries in a helpful way, how to prevent injuries, and how to handle them when they do come.

In this episode I discuss things I’ve learned along the road that are helpful in going after New Years resolutions.

In this episode Sara shares her recent breakthrough marathon experience, recovery tips, how she manages her internal game, and much more.

In this episode I answer questions from listeners including: is long slow distance running good, slow v fast release protein and timing, how many carbs per hour should one take in during a marathon, how to train for a marathon in extreme conditions, how to lift to add or not add size, is it possible to be a muscular distance runner, and how to handle post successful race let down emotions.

In this episode I discuss the upside down perspective of how wanting the best for your competitors will actually make you faster and how to nurture that sentiment towards them.

Stoked to share this conversation with Run Free Coach Courtney Barnes as she transitions from professional track athlete to trail and ultra running. Courtney’s sense of freedom and lightness is contagious as she shares how she keeps running from becoming her identity.

In this episode I share my experiences going through depression during my sophomore year at Stanford, which caused me to briefly drop out of school and also my emotional struggles with retirement, sharing some helpful tips that led me through these trying times.

Hear Chad’s sorry of learning to balance body weight/image and athletic performance along with a discussion on if drinking alcohol is detrimental for athletes.

Loved hearing my bro share his story from his Footlocker National Title in high school to his transition from running to triathlon to road cycling and mountain bike racing. Chad is one of my favorite people on the planet to hang with so had to make this a two-parter as we couldn’t seem to stop chatting. Part 1 here.

Lessons I’ve learned on how to optimally fuel post goal race during a two week off period and learning the answer to the question of weight issues in the off season. Also, what to eat post workout and why you might consider eating a midnight snack.

Hear the behind the scenes on Sara’s recent second place finish at the London Marathon.

In this episode I discuss how to set up chasing your goals with a successful mindset and strategic plan along with how to know when it is time to pivot or reverse direction when pursuing your goals.

Have you ever found yourself in the middle of a long run, hard workout or race and wondered: ‘what am I doing out here?’ In this episode I discuss the importance of knowing the answer to that question and a discussion about what the purpose of running truly is.

A lot of things went right and and lot of things when wrong in my first ultra. In this episode I share my experience running my ultra giving some helpful tips along the way.

In this episode I share some of my experiences heading into races that were way over my head (including my upcoming ultra marathon) and helpful strategies that I’ve learned to help me head to the line excited and ready to take on the challenge

Under fueling is so common for endurance athletes. Learn why this is often the case, why you should eat more, and how to do so without gaining weight.

Sometimes you just have to be able to shift your thinking to accept that what was once a seemingly unobtainable pace is now your new normal. In this episode Ryan unpacks how to establish new normals to breakthrough to the next level.

In this episode Sara and I catch about her recent race, helpful cues for setting up your next time-trial or virtual race, and how to push yourself without a crowd. Enjoy!

I had such a great time chatting with Collin and am stoked to share this convo with you guys. We talked about how to be optimistic, intentional, curious, and much more. Enjoy!

Finding the Bliss in Every Moment

Episode 45: how to lean out and get stronger, how to mentally handle setbacks and injuries, and more

Physical and mental tips for training in heat and humidity

Episode 43: A chat with Run Free Coach Colin on training in the heat, collegiate running &motivation

Loved this conversation with coach Brittany! She brings in so much fresh perspective to Run Free with her vast experiences in the endurance space. Enjoy this outside the box conversation hearing Coach Britts story and unique perspective!

In this episode I talk to two-time Olympian, 6 X Nation Champion, and 1:42 retired 800 meter specialist Nick Symmonds about his varied ventures with everything from marathons to mountaineering, before we get into the topic of discussion, which is how to put on muscle for runners. Enjoy!Disclaimer: sorry about the audio guys! Anchor is having issues with synching properly when remote recording so you will notice an increasing discrepancy between my audio and Nick’s audio as the podcast progresses, but there is so much good stuff in here I decided to share it anyway. My apologies.

In this episode newly retired Dathan (former American record holder in 5,000 meters in 12:56), Alan (American Record holder in the mile in 3:46), and myself (American record holder in the half marathon in 59:43) remember the good ol' days of our high school class of 2001, in which we were dubbed "the big three" by a writer, forever linking our careers.  We recall our first competitions against each other, how we inspired each other, the workout Alan crushed prior to running a national high school record in the mile (3:53...which still stands), how to push through pain, and speculated what it was that led to our respective breakthrough years.  

Loved this conversation hearing Paige’s story, training for her first marathon, and adjusting from collegiate running to the pro lifestyle! Disclaimer: sorry about the audio guys! Anchor is having issues with synching properly when remote recording so you will notice an increasing discrepancy between my audio and Paige’s audio as the podcast progresses but there is so much good stuff in here I decided to share it anyway. Unfortunately the next podcast I recorded has the same issue. My apologies.

Rachel shares her inspiring story and many of the life lessons she has learned along the way when it comes to training, nutrition, visualization and weight. Disclaimer: sorry about the audio guys! Anchor is having issues with synching properly when remote recording so you will notice an increasing discrepancy between my audio and Rachel’s audio as the podcast progresses, but there is so much good stuff in here I decided to share it anyway. Unfortunately the next two podcasts I recorded have the same issue. My apologies.

Learn some helpful tools to “bring it” to your next hard workout or race.

Episode 36: Running Rim to Rim to Rim. A conversation with Coach Rico!

Episode 34: A discussion about how to get your kids into running and proper volume for teens.

Episode 34: How to be confident, how to get through miles 18-23 of a marathon, and how to visualize.

Episode 33: Why negative splitting a marathon is over-rated and how to fuel during the marathon.

Episode 32: So You Just Tanked a Workout with Coach Jay

A little Coronavirus training and racing update then a discussion of how death brings new life.

Episode 30: Coronavirus, Threshold Running, and An Explosion of Joy

Episode 29: Olympic Trials talk and challenging our view of “luck”

In this episode we discuss not going mental in the taper, how to handle pre-race nerves and much more.

Episode 27: Your goals might just be on the other side of childlikeness.

The Making of an Olympian Series: How Olympians eat, sleep and train.

Examine.com 20 Nutrition Myths of 2020

Episode 24: Examining Examine.com 20 nutrition myths of 2020

Episode 23: The Making of an Olympian Series: Olympians Endure Soul Crushing Defeat