Apr 10, 2026

We continue our journey through the training phases. In this episode, we talk about the goals and guiding principles of the race-specific phase of work. This is where you put the icing on the cake or the cherry on top of the sundae. You've earned the right to be a little more aggressive, but it's time to crowd out...

Apr 3, 2026

Last week was all about that base. This week is all about that aerobic strength - the aerobic strength phase of work specifically.

We think there is a lot of confusion about this phase of work and what's involved. We break it all down in this episode. It's about building endurance and staying power in order to be...

Mar 27, 2026

In this week's episode, we begin a walk (err... run) through each period of training. We start with base building, digging into what it should look like for you. What should you focus on in this phase? How should you think about the running and building your weekly mileage? What are other considerations including...

Mar 13, 2026

We wrap up this mini-series on polarization with the final 5 questions for you. 

First, we cover Chris's experience at his first stage race - Moab Run the Rocks - put on by the great folks at TransRockies Running. It is a 3-day stage race event covering ~54 miles of trails over 3 days in/around Moab, Utah. Chris had a...

Mar 6, 2026

From periodization to polarization, we cover two "ization" words in as many weeks, and we promise it isn't as boring as it might sound!

With this podcast, we discuss something that might just be at the crux of reaching your potential. Is your training polarized enough? 

Plus, we make it fun by turning it into a pop quiz...