The Art and Science of Running

In this episode of the Art and Science of Running podcast, we speak with author and ultra runner, Katie Arnold @katiearnold, about love, loss, parenting, and the roles of movement and stillness in the creative process. Katie is the author of Running Home: A Memoir as well as an editor and columnist for Outside Magazine where she writes the popular parenting column, Raising Rippers. In addition to writing, Katie is an accomplished trail and ultra runner. Katie has won the iconic Leadville […] The post Running Home with Katie Arnold: Love, loss, parenting, movement and stillness in the creative process appeared first on The Art and Science of Running Podcast.

In this episode of the Art and Science of Running podcast, we speak with Sara Hall @sarahall3 shortly after she set a new Half Marathon world record on the treadmill and just before she came from behind to finish second at the London Marathon.  Sara has been one of the top American distance runners for decades. However, rather than review a lifetime of accolades and accomplishments, we dive into what makes Sara tick. Jacob @jacobpuzey and Sara talk about her motivations, her […] The post Sara Hall on running professionally, longevity, authenticity, parenting, and advocacy appeared first on The Art and Science of Running Podcast.

We kick off our second season of the Art and Science of Running Podcast reconnecting hosts Jacob Puzey and Malc Kent from across the pond. Jacob is in Canada. Malc is in the UK. They’ve each had the opportunity to record new episodes. They’re excited to share these episodes in the coming weeks. Jacob and Malc preview future episodes including one we recorded with London Marathon runner Up, Sara Hall. They also summarize and provide an update on Jacob’s brother, […] The post Season 2: Episode 1 Catching up with Malc & Jacob, London Marathon, Tommy Rivs, RunScribe, Running Gait Instructional Videos, Education, etc. appeared first on The Art and Science of Running Podcast.

In this episode of the Art and Science of Running Podcast we discuss what drives multi-time treadmill world record holder, Mario Mendoza. His efforts and story made a difference and stand as an example of what others could do to use their platforms to effect change in their communities. The post Episode 29: Mario Mendoza, Increasing Access to Running, Treadmill World Records, Community Outreach, Using his Platform to Effect Change appeared first on The Art and Science of Running Podcast.

In this episode of the Art and Science of Running podcast, we visit with multi world record holder, Zach Bitter @zachbitter. Zach recently set a new 100 mile and 12 hour treadmill world record and already held the track and trail world records for the 100 mile distance. One thing that made this particular world record unique (apart from being a world record) is that Zach coordinated a very elaborate live stream production of the entire run which brought in prominent voices […] The post Episode 28: Zach Bitter, 100 Mile Treadmill World Record, Fat Adaptation, Metabolization, and Periodization, Adjusting Training and Racing Plans, Coaching, etc. appeared first on The Art and Science of Running Podcast.

In this episode of the Art and Science of Running Podcast, Malc talks with Alper Aydemir, founder of Volumental foot scanning technology company about using foot shape and scanning to aid in footwear selection. The post Episode 27: Alper Aydemir, Volumental, Foot Scanning, Foot Shape, Footwear Selection, etc. appeared first on The Art and Science of Running Podcast.

In this episode of the Art and Science of Running podcast, we chat with world class ultrarunner, race director, and entrepreneur, Jamil Coury (@jamilcoury) about all of the changed taking place in the sport with the need to cancel events due to the global Coronavirus pandemic. Jamil is leading the way as a race director, pivoting from putting on over 30 trail and ultrarunning events per year across the American Southwest to offering a number of virtual options which extend beyond the […] The post Episode 26: Jamil Coury, Race Directing, Pivoting to Virtual, Entrepreneurship, Trail and Ultarunning, Content Creation, Leadership, Economics, etc. appeared first on The Art and Science of Running Podcast.

Timely discussion with Gary Robbins about running professionally, coaching, and race directing amidst the current coronavirus crisis. In this episode we discuss virtual racing, reciprocity in relationships, amidst fellow race directors, and fellow runners. The post Episode 25: Gary Robbins, Being Present, Establishing Boundaries & Saying No, Relationships, Reciprocity, Family, Race Directing, Race Cancellations, Support Local, Virtual Races, and more. appeared first on The Art and Science of Running Podcast.

In this episode of the Art and Science of Running Podcast, we speak with fellow podcaster, Jonathan Levitt. While relatively new to running, Jonathan jumped in with both feet and has made an instant impact on the sport and community since he started running a few years ago. Jonathan hails from Boston – home of the historic Boston Marathon. Jonathan became a runner right after the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings and as they say, the rest is history. Since he […] The post Episode 24: Jonathan Levitt, Nutrition, InsideTracker, Podcasting, Community, Mental Health, Love, Loss, US Olympic Marathon Trials, etc. appeared first on The Art and Science of Running Podcast.

The post Episode 23: Locked down in Catalunya with Gerard (Blacky) Morales & Manu Vilaseca, Moving Group Training Online, Indoor Training, Yoga, Staying Motivated Amidst Uncertainty, etc. appeared first on The Art and Science of Running Podcast.

In this episode of the Art and Science or Running Podcast, hosts Jacob Puzey and Malc Kent discuss how much has changed in the past month. Races have been cancelled or postponed. Borders between nations, states, and provinces have been closed. People are working remotely or working from home. Schools are cancelled. Kids are home with parents. Travel bans are in effect. Many are being asked to self-quarantine and / or self-isolate. Training for most has been impacted and often […] The post Episode 22: Race Cancelations, Putting Running & Training into Perspective, Mental Health, Family, Working from Home, Shelter in Place, Indoor Training Options, etc. appeared first on The Art and Science of Running Podcast.

Imagine taking your dream vacation to your bucket list destination (Machu Picchu) to celebrate your birthday – just a year after overcoming cancer – and then getting locked down in a hotel in that remote that dream destination due to the coronavirus. That’s what accomplished ultramarathoner, entrepreneur, wife, and mother, Patsy Ramirez-Arroyo, is currently experiencing for an undetermined period of time in Peru. Not Her First Rodeo Fortunately, this isn’t Patsy’s first experience with adversity. A few years ago, Patsy […] The post Episode 21: Patsy Ramirez-Arroyo, Cancelled Races, Stuck in Another Country, Coronavirus, Sheltering in Place, Keeping Calm, Controlling What You Can Control, Creating Space, Ultrarunning, Running for Life, etc. appeared first on The Art and Science of Running Podcast.

The Ascent of the King of Versatility In this episode of the Art and Science of Running podcast, we speak with one of the most decorated, versatile runners in the world- Max King. Despite never qualifying for the Oregon State Track & Field Championships, Max went on to become an NCAA All-American in the steeplechase, Olympic Trails Qualifier in the steeplechase and the marathon, and represented the US at the World Cross Country Championships before taking the trail, mountain and […] The post Episode 20: Max King, Versatility, Consistency, Community, Training Smarter not Harder, Specialization, Flexibility, Avoiding Burnout, Mentorship, Running Camps, Stewardship, Self Sufficiency, etc. appeared first on The Art and Science of Running Podcast.

Jacob and Malc reconnect to catch up on their plans for 2020 including racing, coaching, race directing, and expanding gait analysis services to Europe. Jacob returned to Hawaii for some family time, but while there he attended the HURT 100. Malc is moving back to the UK which will give him greater access to iconic European races like UTMB and the London Marathon – particularly this year with the showdown between Eliud Kipchoge and Kenenisa Bekele. The post Episode 19: Pod Moves Across the Pond, Remote Gait Analysis in Europe, Footwear Regulations, US Olympic Trials, Prototypes, Varying Footwear, London Marathon, etc. appeared first on The Art and Science of Running Podcast.

In this episode, we speak with Matt Fitzgerald about his experience training with this group of elite athletes half his age, what he learned, and what he feels other runners can glean from what he learned while living and training amongst some of the best aspiring runners in the Unites States. The post Episode 18: Matt Fitzgerald, Running the Dream, 80/20 Running, Running By Feel, Racing Weight, Life is a Marathon, How Bad Do You Want It, and more. appeared first on The Art and Science of Running Podcast.

In this episode of the Art and Science or Running Podcast we speak with Dr. Benno Nigg who is generally thought of as the leader of the field of running biomechanics research for the past 40 years and the most prolific author in this area. His scholarly citations currently exceed 25,000 publications. All biomechanics researchers around the world will at some point read his work and be inspired by his approach. More than anything, Dr. Nigg is most well known […] The post Episode 17: Benno Nigg, Running Biomechanics, Running Surfaces, Running Footwear, and Performance appeared first on The Art and Science of Running Podcast.

Guest Bio In this episode of the Art and Science of Running podcast, we speak with Max Paquette, Ph.D. about injury prevention, strength training, footwear, aging, adapting and quantifying training. Max is an accomplished runner as well as associate professor in the School of Health Studies at the University of Memphis, director of the Musculoskeletal Analysis Laboratory, and biomechanist within the Human Performance Center. Max was a national level steeplechaser and coach in Canada as he studied and became an expert in […] The post Episode 16: Max Paquette, Injury Prevention, Strength Training, Footwear, Aging, Adapting & Quantifying Training, etc. appeared first on The Art and Science of Running Podcast.

In this episode of the Art and Science of Running Podcast, we speak with elite ultramarathoner, artist & scientist, Geoffrey Burns, about his research at the University of Michigan in kinesiology & biomechanics, specifically with regard to foot strike, cadence, and running form. In addition to discussions about Geoff’s research, we spoke with him about his proposal to regulate running footwear innovation and his rationales behind his proposals. This led us to discussions about his role as a professional athlete and a […] The post Episode 15: Geoffrey Burns, regulating footwear, advancing the sport, sponsorship, scholarship, cadence, foot strike, biomechanics, etc. appeared first on The Art and Science of Running Podcast.

In this episode of the Art and Science of Running Podcast we speak with runner, scientist, and journalist, Alex Hutchinson about the role the mind plays in endurance and performance. Alex blends his passions for science and writing in the Sweat Science column of Outside Magazine. Prior to writing for Outside, Alex studied physics at the University of Cambridge while competing and representing Canada as a long-distance runner.  After earning a PhD in physics and working on some post-doctoral research, […] The post Episode 14: Alex Hutchinson, Mindset, Endure, Pivoting from Physics to Journalism, Philosophy and Performance appeared first on The Art and Science of Running Podcast.

In this episode of the Art and Science of Running podcast, Jacob Puzey and Malc Kent explain how to periodize and prioritize training, racing, and recovery to avoid injury. Periodization There are essentially two approaches to training and racing – linear and non-linear periodization. Linear Periodization The most common approach to training and racing among elites is a linear periodization focusing on one or two goal races per year. While this practice may be followed by amateur athletes, the vast […] The post Episode 13: Malc Kent & Jacob Puzey discuss Periodizing & Prioritizing Training, Racing, Injury Prevention, Winter Training, etc. appeared first on The Art and Science of Running Podcast.

In this episode of the Art and Science of Running Podcast we speak with Dr. Carla Rodriguez Dimitrescu about nutrition for endurance events, particularly long-distance running. Carla is a national champion ultrarunner who has competed internationally in running and swimming. She recently returned from the 24 Hour World Running Championships in France and shares some of the lessons she learned. Carla studied Nutrition and Metabolism in Mexico, the USA, and Canada and eventually earned a PhD in Nutrition and shares […] The post Episode 12: Dr. Carla Rodriguez, Nutrition, Metabolism, Ultrarunning, World Champs, Diet, Weight Loss, Cross Training, Recovery, etc. appeared first on The Art and Science of Running Podcast.

In episode 11 of the Art and Science of Running Podcast we visit with Tommy Rivers Puzey. Tommy is a husband, father, accomplished marathoner, trail and ultra runner, iFit Trainer, anthropologist, linguist, doctor of physical therapy and licensed massage therapist who works on some of the best endurance athletes in the world when they are training in his hometown of Flagstaff, Arizona. What motivates Tommy to get out the door and run? “Trying to keep my own mental and physical […] The post Episode 11: Tommy Rivers Puzey, Motivations, Aspirations, Training, Durability, Injury Prevention, Run Commuting, Diet, and more appeared first on The Art and Science of Running Podcast.

In this episode of the Art and Science of Running podcast we speak with international trail and ultrarunning superstar, Manu Vilaseca. In this conversation, long-time coach, Jacob Puzey, chats with Manu about her experiences at UTMB, moving to a new country and learning a new language, cross training, training for a stage race, and how coaching has helped her become a better runner. They also discuss how Manu’s background as a multi-sport athlete training in Brazil has informed the way […] The post Episode 10: Manu Vilaseca, Trail & Ultrarunning, UTMB, Stage Racing, Coaching, Travelling, Language Learning, and more appeared first on The Art and Science of Running Podcast.

In this episode of the Art and Science of Running Podcast, we discuss the history of the Breaking 2 project, the Ineos 1:59 Challenge, collaborative coaching, the evolution of footwear, fuelling, pacer formations, world marathon records, doping, mechanical doping, and more. The History of Breaking 2 It all started at the 2013 Great North Run (Half Marathon) between the all-time greats, Haile Gebrselassie, Kenenisa Bekele, and Mo Farah. Yanis Pitsiladis, the foremost expert in genetics in East Africa based at the […] The post Episode 9: World Marathon Records are Falling, Ineos 1:59, Breaking 2, Nike Vaporfly 4%, Mechanical Doping, and more appeared first on The Art and Science of Running Podcast.

Imagine being in the best shape of your life and qualifying to represent your county at the next world championships. And then imagine discovering a malignant mass while still recovering from the national championships. In this episode of the Art and Science of Running Podcast we speak with Sanjay Sachdev shortly after he competed at the 50K Road World Championships in Romania and just over a year after being diagnosed with testicular cancer. He shares what he learned through the […] The post Episode 8: Sanjay talks World Champs, Training through Cancer, Positivity, Perspective, Perseverance and more appeared first on The Art and Science of Running Podcast.

In episode 6 of the Art and Science or Running, Coaches Malc Kent and Jacob Puzey discuss the pros and cons of training and racing by heart rate. Malc explains the two fundamental ways to measure heart rate: The classical mode – with a chest strap has two key parts or electrodes on the back of the device to pick up an electrical signal of the heart pumping. In theory, it’s a very simple algorithm of how many peaks were […] The post Episode 6: Heart Rate Training and Racing, Training Zones, Geoffrey Kamworor & RunScribe, Coaching and Racing at same event, etc. appeared first on The Art and Science of Running Podcast.

Have you ever wondered what a physical therapist thinks about all of the hype around certain footwear trends? We have, so we sat down with Dr. Zac Marion DPT about his unique perspective on the topic. What makes Zac’s perspective unique is that prior to going back to graduate school to complete his doctorate in physical therapy, Zac was the product line manager for one of the shoe companies responsible for the paradigm shift in the running shoe industry – Altra Running. In […] The post Episode 5: Injury Prevention, Treadmill Training, and Footwear Design with Dr. Zac Marion DPT appeared first on The Art and Science of Running Podcast.

Alex was in the area attending and presenting at two biomechanics conferences – one specifically for footwear and the other for biomechanics in general. His presentations can be found through the links below: Use of Wearable Sensors for Measurement of Spatiotemporal Variables During Marathon Race Poster Use of Wearable Sensors for Measurement of Spatiotemporal Variables During Marathon Race Abstract Exploring Kinematic Asymmetry by Means of Wearable Sensors During Marathon Race Poster Exploring KinematicAsymmetry by Means of a Wearable Sensors During […] The post Episode 4: Using wearable technology to inform running shoe design appeared first on The Art and Science of Running Podcast.

Have you ever run a race & noticed that your watch didn’t match the mile markers or give you the same distance as someone else who ran the race? Which is more reliable – the treadmill or your watch’s indoor running mode? In episode 3 of The Art and Science of Running Podcast​, Malc Kent​ & Jacob Puzey​ discuss GPS, indoor running metrics, treadmill training, race course certification & other running metrics and technologies. Listen, subscribe, rate & review the […] The post Episode 3: GPS, Pace, Indoor Running, Treadmill Training appeared first on The Art and Science of Running Podcast.

Live from Malc’s basement in Cochrane, Alberta, co-hosts Malc Kent and Jacob Puzey discuss group training, specifically the NN Running Team, with whom Malc has been working in Kenya.   Malc originally moved to the area because a research and development center for Garmin is located in Cochrane. Malc’s wife worked as a wireless developer for Garmin and Malc did some consulting and testing work on wearable running technologies. Over the years, Malc has worked as a consultant for a number of companies […] The post Episode 2: Group Training, NN Running, Recovery, Trusting the Process appeared first on The Art and Science of Running Podcast.

In this episode of the The Art and Science of Running , coaches Malc Kent  and Jacob Puzey share their histories as athletes and coaches in the sport of running. Jacob began running in middle school to get in shape for basketball. He ran in high school in the state of Oregon, USA before walking onto a Junior College Cross Country team at Ricks College where he was part of 2 x National Championship Team.   Even at 18, Jacob […] The post Episode 1: Intro to the Art and Science of Running Podcast appeared first on The Art and Science of Running Podcast.