Best Beginnerrunning Podcasts (2025)

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Fueling & Nutrition for Young Runners: A Guide for Coaches & Parents with Michele Pettinger 50:31

44m ago50:31

50:31

Our diet and fueling habits are setting important examples for our kids. Are we doing it right? Joining me is coach Michele Pettinger. She’s a Level 2 certified coach through the Road Runners’ Club of America, a certified specialist in fitness nutrition through the ISSA, and she’s the author of the new book The Young Runner’s Guide to Nutrition. We…

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A Smart Shoe that Measures Motion: Avelo & the Next-Generation of Running Shoes 59:01

4d ago59:01

59:01

150 years ago, electricity was added to mechanical products to make them better. It ushered in the era of the automobile and was described as the Second Industrial Revolution. We're now experiencing a second revolution: adding intelligence to common products to make them better. And this intelligence is coming for your running shoes. Avelo is pione…

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How to Mentally Rebound from Injury: Psychologist Carrie Jackson on Emotional Recovery 57:35

11d ago57:35

57:35

No runner wants to get injured. But the worst part of an injury is often the mental side of it, not the physical! Sure, you can go to the PT or self-treat your injury. That will help you physically heal. But what about your loss of identity when you can't run? What about the loss of a future goal? How will you respond to feeling like you lost your …

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Bestselling Author Matt Fitzgerald: How to Perfect the Craft of Running 57:51

18d ago57:51

57:51

Bestselling author, running coach, nutritionist, and 2:39 marathoner Matt Fitzgerald is back on the podcast! Today, we're answering the big question: How do you master the sport of running? We're not talking about getting fast or turning pro. Instead, we're talking about mastering the craft of running: becoming process-oriented and in-tune with you…

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The 40+ Runner's Blueprint: Training, Strategy, & Mindset with “Coach of the Year” Michael McGrane 54:15

25d ago54:15

54:15

Running gets harder as we get older. Being a master's runner makes it harder to focus on health, speed, and improvement. But with a sound approach, we can thrive in our 40's, 50's, and beyond. Joining us is Coach Michael McGrane, who has been in the running industry for more than 40 years. Currently the head coach of the Norwich University Cross Co…

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Warm-ups vs. Cool-downs, Strides vs. Sprints, & More (Coaching Q&A with Elisabeth Scott) 1:06:59

29d ago1:06:59

1:06:59

Coach Elisabeth Scott hosts the enormously popular Running Explained podcast and joins us today to answer your running questions! We’ll be answering questions about warmups and cool-downs, strides, tempo workouts, core routines, how to taper effectively, and when to schedule strength training. Want to get your questions answered by Jason during our…

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Behind-the-Scenes Coaching Call: How to Make a Comeback at 40 1:04:25

1M ago1:04:25

1:04:25

Melanie is a 40-year old runner who had some success in her 20's but is now ready to make a comeback. How can she do it? In this behind-the-scenes coaching call, Jason helps Melanie with her training and goals as she re-commits herself to running after years focusing on weightlifting. Melanie is a member of Team Strength Running, our group coaching…

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Achilles Tendinopathy Treatment & Prevention with Dr. Duane Scotti 1:08:10

1M ago1:08:10

1:08:10

You start feeling pain in your Achilles tendon– should you still go for an easy run? Dr. Duane Scotti, DPT, PhD, OCS is a running physical therapist, Board-Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist, run coach, host of the Healthy Runner podcast, and founder of Spark Healthy Runner. We talk about: Differences between Achilles tendinopathy and tendon…

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Nervous System Recovery: Olympian BJ Cole on Post-Run Mobility & Isometrics 55:11

2M ago55:11

55:11

Take these recovery strategies from a pro to recover faster and feel better from run to run. Brendan “BJ” Cole is an Australian Olympic 400m hurdler, massage therapist, and sprint and strength coach. We talk about: The evolution of BJ’s recovery and mobility class Systemic and peripheral recovery techniques for runners What runners are often forget…

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Marathon Improvement Masterclass: How Brian Plans to BQ This Year as a Master 56:52

2M ago56:52

56:52

Team Strength Running combines coaching with community to help runners work toward all sorts of goals. Team member Brian came on the show to share about his running journey and goal to qualify for the Boston Marathon. I gave him some steps to take to make his dream a reality, and thought you’d also benefit from hearing a recording of a live coachin…

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How to Build Endurance: Jason Answers All Your Endurance Training Questions 35:00

2M ago35:00

35:00

There's a lot of confusing info on the internet when it comes to building endurance. Let's get you the knowledge you need to set you up for a strong, injury-free year. Listen to get answers to these questions: How do I build endurance? How should I deal with a persistently high heart rate? After taking a recovery or down week, can you jump back up …

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Unfiltered with Jon Levitt: Goal Races, Secret Projects, and Favorite New Toys 56:55

2M ago56:55

56:55

Get your fill of running news, exciting gear, and race thoughts on another Unfiltered episode with Jon Levitt! Jon is a sub-3 marathoner, cyclist, and podcast host from Boston now living in Boulder. He hosts For The Long Run Podcast, aimed at understanding what keeps runners running long, strong, and motivated. We talk about: Jon’s training, a new …

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Ranking the Best Injury Prevention Strategies with Kate Edwards, DPT 1:01:07

2M ago1:01:07

1:01:07

Are the injury prevention tools you’re using truly helping, or are they a waste of time? Dr. Kate Mihevc Edwards, PT, DPT, OCS, is a board-certified orthopedic specialist, author, and renowned running medicine physical therapist with over 15 years of experience in orthopedics and sports medicine. As the owner of Precision Performance and Physical T…

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Olympic Coach Stuart McMillan on Sprinting, Running Form, and Drills to Improve Technique 1:05:25

3M ago1:05:25

1:05:25

What can endurance runners learn from sprinting about running form, technique, and mechanics? Stuart McMillan is an Olympic Sprint Coach who’s coached more than 70 Olympians over 9 Olympic Games and over 30 medals won. As the CEO of ALTIS, an elite training environment and global leader of education in sport performance, Stu’s an absolute legend in…

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Ketones, Recovery, and Enhanced Cognition: Q&A with Ketone-IQ CEO Michael Brandt 52:57

3M ago52:57

52:57

Whether or not you've tried ketones yourself yet, you should hear the fascinating research and predictions from an expert. Michael Brandt is the founder and CEO of Ketone-IQ. He's also a 2:42 marathoner, triathlete, and former professor at the Academy of Art in San Francisco. We talk about: What ketones actually are and how they relate to energy Wh…

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Ego is the Enemy: Pro Ultrarunner Ian Sharman on Training Your Mindset 57:46

3M ago57:46

57:46

Runners often struggle with mindset blocks, so let's tackle them together. Ian Sharman is the founder of Sharman Ultra Coaching, a team of elite running coaches. He ran his personal best marathon of 2:21 at age 43, and a half marathon PR of 1:03 at age 44. Ian's won over 50 marathon+ races with at least one win every year for 19 (and counting) cons…

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Coaching Q&A: Long-Term Marathon Training, Increasing Mileage, & Weightlifting Frequency 1:09:00

3M ago1:09:00

1:09:00

Combining coaching with community can make a massive difference in training happily and healthily. Enter: the Team Strength Running coaching program. This podcast episode is a recording of a 2024 Team Strength Running Coach’s Chat where I dig into these questions: What can I do over the course of a year before my fall goal marathon? How can I gradu…

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Strength & Age: How to Adapt Your Running As You Get Older, with Dr. Karl Knopf 47:03

3M ago47:03

47:03

What age is too old to start strength training? (Spoiler alert: You're never too old.) Dr. Karl Knopf is an author and college professor who has been involved in the health and fitness of older adults and people with disabilities for more than 40 years. Over the decades, he's worked in almost every aspect of the industry, from personal training and…

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Mental Toughness Masterclass: Dr. Lara Pence on How to Master Your Mindset 1:06:12

4M ago1:06:12

1:06:12

This could be the most important skill set for any runner to develop. Dr. Lara Pence is a licensed clinical psychologist and MBA specializing in elite and professional athlete development to optimize wellness and performance both in sport and in life. She works with a wide range of athletes, from NFL players to trail running champions and from PGA …

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Nutrition Reality Check: Pseudoscience & Myths with Kylee Van Horn & Zoë Rom 1:04:06

4M ago1:04:06

1:04:06

There’s a lot of nutrition misinformation out there for runners, and many of us would be better off being less strict about our fuel. Kylee Van Horn and Zoë Rom are co-hosts of the podcast Your Diet Sucks. Kylee is the founder and owner of the sports nutrition business Flynutrition, which helps runners, triathletes, cyclists, and skiers to learn no…

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The New Rules of Protein for Endurance Runners: Q&A with Claire Shorenstein, RD 1:03:39

4M ago1:03:39

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How much protein do you actually need, and how should you get it? Claire Shorenstein (MS, RD, CSSD) is a board-certified sports dietitian with over a decade of experience working with teenage and adult athletes from the recreational to elite level. Claire is a longtime distance runner herself and hosts The Eat for Endurance Podcast. We talk about: …

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Q&A with Jason: Supercompensation, Scheduling Strength, Time vs. Miles, and more 45:14

4M ago45:14

45:14

Wish you could ask a coach about injury risk, building back fitness after illness, common training errors, and more? I collected popular running questions from our YouTube community and am answering these questions: What exactly is supercompensation? How can you build back your fitness after getting sick? What are some pitfalls and traps around beg…

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The Meaning of Endurance: Anthropologist Michael Crawley on Why We Run 53:22

5M ago53:22

53:22

What drives us as humans to push our physical and mental limits in endurance events? Michael Crawley is a 2:20 marathoner, professor of anthropology at Durham University, and author of the new book To the Limit: The Meaning of Endurance From Mexico to the Himalayas. We talk about: The collective nature of running culture Why we voluntarily sign up …

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Double Threshold, High Volume, & Lactate: Exploring the Norwegian Method with Brad Culp 58:52

5M ago58:52

58:52

It's a common misconception that the Norwegian Method is just running double threshold workouts. Brad Culp is a sports journalist, endurance athlete, and author of the fascinating new book, Norwegian Method: The Culture, Science, and Humans Behind the Groundbreaking Approach to Elite Endurance Performance. We dug into Brad's knowledge of the traini…

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Becs Gentry: How this Peloton Instructor and 2:32 Marathoner is Running the Great World Race 54:16

5M ago54:16

54:16

If you had the chance, would you sign up to run 7 marathons in 7 days on 7 different continents? Becs Gentry is a popular One Peloton instructor, the 4th place finisher at the 2021 UK Olympic Trials, a former Nike Run Club Coach, and a 2:32:01 marathoner. She’s getting ready to start the Great World Race on November 15, 2024. We talk about: Whether…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Beginnerrunning Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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The Strength Running Podcast

Jason Fitzgerald

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Fueling & Nutrition for Young Runners: A Guide for Coaches & Parents with Michele Pettinger 50:31

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A Smart Shoe that Measures Motion: Avelo & the Next-Generation of Running Shoes 59:01

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How to Mentally Rebound from Injury: Psychologist Carrie Jackson on Emotional Recovery 57:35

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Bestselling Author Matt Fitzgerald: How to Perfect the Craft of Running 57:51

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The 40+ Runner's Blueprint: Training, Strategy, & Mindset with “Coach of the Year” Michael McGrane 54:15

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Warm-ups vs. Cool-downs, Strides vs. Sprints, & More (Coaching Q&A with Elisabeth Scott) 1:06:59

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Behind-the-Scenes Coaching Call: How to Make a Comeback at 40 1:04:25

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Achilles Tendinopathy Treatment & Prevention with Dr. Duane Scotti 1:08:10

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Nervous System Recovery: Olympian BJ Cole on Post-Run Mobility & Isometrics 55:11

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Marathon Improvement Masterclass: How Brian Plans to BQ This Year as a Master 56:52

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How to Build Endurance: Jason Answers All Your Endurance Training Questions 35:00

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Unfiltered with Jon Levitt: Goal Races, Secret Projects, and Favorite New Toys 56:55

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Ranking the Best Injury Prevention Strategies with Kate Edwards, DPT 1:01:07

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Olympic Coach Stuart McMillan on Sprinting, Running Form, and Drills to Improve Technique 1:05:25

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Ketones, Recovery, and Enhanced Cognition: Q&A with Ketone-IQ CEO Michael Brandt 52:57

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Ego is the Enemy: Pro Ultrarunner Ian Sharman on Training Your Mindset 57:46

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Coaching Q&A: Long-Term Marathon Training, Increasing Mileage, & Weightlifting Frequency 1:09:00

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Strength & Age: How to Adapt Your Running As You Get Older, with Dr. Karl Knopf 47:03

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Mental Toughness Masterclass: Dr. Lara Pence on How to Master Your Mindset 1:06:12

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Nutrition Reality Check: Pseudoscience & Myths with Kylee Van Horn & Zoë Rom 1:04:06

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The New Rules of Protein for Endurance Runners: Q&A with Claire Shorenstein, RD 1:03:39

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Q&A with Jason: Supercompensation, Scheduling Strength, Time vs. Miles, and more 45:14

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The Meaning of Endurance: Anthropologist Michael Crawley on Why We Run 53:22

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Double Threshold, High Volume, & Lactate: Exploring the Norwegian Method with Brad Culp 58:52

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Becs Gentry: How this Peloton Instructor and 2:32 Marathoner is Running the Great World Race 54:16

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