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We're bringing our long run conversations to the mic. Join us as we chat about all things running!

Victoria and Emily


    • May 16, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 59m AVG DURATION
    • 28 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Train Smart Run Strong

    Ep. 8: Finding the Joy in Running (feat. May Elix)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 69:03


    May is on the podcast today to help spread her positivity and love of running. May is truly a light in the running community as she shares all the ups (and downs!) of her running journey in the most authentic and inspiring way. You can follow May's journey on instagram and tiktok @may.elix !

    Ep. 7: The Psychology of Injuries (feat. Dr. Carl Bescoby)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 60:42


    Today we are joined by Dr. Carl Bescoby, also known as "The Injury Psychologist", for a phenomenal episode discussing one of the most important aspects of being injured: the mental side. This is a must-listen for any runner who has ever been injured before, is currently injured, or just wants to build a smarter system to help deal with potential injuries.You can find Carl on Instagram at @theinjurypsychologist

    Ep. 6: Disciplined... or Disordered?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 74:28


    Amanda Katz is on the podcast today and we don't hold back. We discuss a range of topics... trigger warning *** a lot of it is us openly discussing our previous eating disorders/disordered eating tendencies, exercise addiction, as well as pilates vs. yoga vs. strength training, and how we feel about all the new research on women. You can find Amanda on instagram and threads @amanda_katzz ; and on tiktok @coachamandakatz

    Ep. 5: Authenticity and Nuance in the Running Community (feat. Latoya Shauntay Snell)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2025 81:36


    Vicky is joined by Latoya Shauntay Snell in this podcast episode where they break down Latoya's amazing story about how she became a runner and how she navigates having a large platform on social media.Make sure you follow Latoya at:Instagram: @iamlshauntay, @runningfatchef, and @rfcpodThreads: @iamlshauntay, @runningfatchefTiktok: @iamlshauntayFacebook: Running Fat ChefTwitter: @iamlshauntayLinkedIn: Latoya Shauntay SnellAdditionally, Latoya has NEW merch! Check it out at:https://www.bonfire.com/store/rfcshop/

    Ep. 4: Speed Work 101

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2025 53:18


    Treg and Vicky catch up on their weeks and how marathon training is going. Then they discuss how and when to introduce speed workouts into a training plan.

    Ep. 3: The Fueling Episode (feat. Holley Samuel)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2025 68:05


    Vicky is joined by Sports Dietitian Holley Samuel on today's episode. They dive into all things fueling, and Holley goes into detail about why it's important for runners to fuel. Make sure you follow Holley on Instagram, Tiktok and Youtube at @holleyfuelednutrition !

    Ep. 2: Train, Don't Strain (Feat. Coach Nick)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2025 52:26


    Treg and Vicky welcome the (in)famous Coach Nick on the podcast today where they discuss Nick's running journey, how he struggled with burnout, and how he ended up re-finding his love for running.

    Ep. 1: Treg's Curse; Therapy Works; Lukewarm Takes

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 42:49


    Treg and Vicky recap their most recent races and give a little update on how training for their respective marathons are going. They discuss Treg's infamous race curse, Vicky's therapy updates, and hot takes (kinda...)

    Ep. 10: Your 2024 Running Wins

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2024 51:10


    Treg and Vicky read out your 2024 running wins (thank your for the submissions!) and are extremely inspired by everything you've overcome this past year. It's been an awesome season 2 of the pod, see you in the new year!

    Ep. 9: Bone Stress Injuries

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2024 68:39


    Treg and Vicky discuss everything you need to know about bone stress injuries including how to determine if you have one, treatment protocols, and prevention tips!

    Ep. 8: Race Recaps, Fueling Convos, Battling Negative Thoughts

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2024 56:38


    Treg and Vicky discuss their recent race experiences which leads them down a path of discussing important topics like how determine if you're fueling enough and what to do when those negative thoughts hit during a race.

    Ep. 7: Piriformis Syndrome, Hamstring Tendinopathy

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2024 56:40


    Treg and Vicky discuss piriformis syndrome and hamstring tendinopathy in today's episode. This discussion starts at 18:23 after Treg and Vicky recap their weeks.

    Ep. 6: Patellar Tendinopathy, ITB Pain

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2024 49:51


    Treg and Vicky continue the common running injury series today discussing patellar tendinopathy and ITB pain in runners.

    Ep. 5: Shin Splints

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2024 66:12


    The second episode of the common running injury series! Before Treg and Vicky dive into "everything you need to know about shin splints" they also discuss their respective training cycles and upcoming races.

    Ep. 4: Plantar Fascia, Achilles Tendon, Posterior Tib Pain

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2024 79:13


    Treg and Vicky discuss the first topic in the new "common running injury" series where each week they will review different injuries that most runners experience. Vicky will put up a question box on her instagram each week so check there if you have specific questions! Today is on the plantar fascia, achilles tendon and post tib pain.

    Ep. 3: More Marathon Musings + Taper Talks

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2024 58:53


    Treg and Vicky answer the rest of the marathon questions from last week's episode, and then discuss best taper strategies to make sure you're prepared for race day!

    Ep. 2: Marathon Mistakes, Grievances, and Insights

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2024 61:55


    Treg and Vicky discuss what they learned and defining experiences while training for their respective marathons as well as on race day. A must-listen for anyone who has a marathon on their calendar this fall!

    S2 Ep. 1: Necessary Nuance

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2024 54:26


    Treg and Vicky discuss their plans for season 2 of the podcast, how they both approached running differently on their summer vacations, and *TW* the tragic passing of Olympic runner Rebecca Cheptegei as well as important conversations around keeping women safe in the running community. If you or anyone you know has experienced domestic abuse please refer to the National Domestic Violence hotline: https://www.thehotline.org/ Additional resources as discussed in our show: Tirop's Angels @tirops_angels on IG

    Ep. 10 (Season Finale): Your Goals Are Worth It

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2024 59:22


    Treg and Vicky discuss the mini 10k, weight gain during marathon training, and how to keep the sport of running accessible and affordable. TW: Treg and Vicky discuss eating disorders in this episode. We completely understand if this isn't for you!

    Ep. 9: Mini 10k, Myths Part 2, and Therapy Wins

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2024 58:31


    Treg and Vicky discuss down weeks and the upcoming mini 10k before diving into myths part 2. They then go over their wins for the week which includes hot dogs and therapy.

    Ep. 8: Cats are Rescued, Myths are Busted

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2024 61:25


    Treg and Vicky talk about their long weekends and then start busting some common myths in the running community.

    Ep. 7: Everything You Need to Know So Your Summer Runs Don't Suck

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2024 64:05


    Treg and Vicky discuss a range of topics including rescuing cats in Barbados, a stray dog seen while running, choosing the bear, and everything you need to know about how to prepare for summer running! If you're interested in helping the Ocean Acres Animal Sanctuary, check out their website and Instagram page: https://www.oceanacresanimalsanctuary.org/ @oceanacresanimals

    Ep. 6: Watchless Races, Hot Dogs, and Plant-Based Diets

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2024 63:34


    Treg and Vicky discuss Vicky's recent 10k that she raced watchless (gasp!), Tregue's, hot dogs, and how Treg trained for a marathon on a plant-based diet.

    Ep. 5: Recaps and Reminders: When are you ready to run a marathon?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2024 53:16


    Treg and Vicky are back for another episode where they only talk about pigeons for a very short amount of time (womp womp) because they have much more interesting topics to cover!

    Ep. 4: Racing Perspectives, Pigeons, and the Post-Injury Process

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2024 54:06


    Treg and Vicky are back and covering a variety of topics including their thoughts on banditing a race, Vicky's obsession with pigeons, something about PVC pipes (??) and how to get through a running injury.

    Ep. 3: A Podcast Between Two Acquaintances

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2024 55:16


    We cover a range of topics in this episode - starting with a quick discussion on what your training can look like after a big race, we break down some scandals surrounding the Boston Marathon (as per usual), and end with a game of Vicky Trivia to celebrate her upcoming birthday.

    Ep. 2: Tortured Runners Department (Vicky and Treg's Version)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2024 67:24


    The infamous Jersey City half/marathon race recap that we've been waiting for! Treg and Vicky spend the majority of the episode detailing how they both felt before/during/after the Jersey City race this past weekend, detailing Treg's incredible PR and BQ and in contrast, Vicky's panic attack at mile 3. This episode is truly for everyone! We hope you enjoy :)

    Ep 1. Get To Know Us: Road to Jersey City

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2024 34:23


    Possibly the most chaotic intro ever. We'll blame it on the taper. Today's subjects include: - how we met - NYC marathon 2022 - Jersey City half and marathon - technical difficulties :) Follow @trainsmartrunstrong on instagram for more!

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