The Amazing Runner's World Show

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The Secrets for Peak Performance Jun 22, 2017

Show notes

We tag along with one of our colleagues as he makes a final—desperate attempt—to heal his pain with the help of sports massage. (2:10)

Steve Magness, coauthor of the new book Peak Performance, gives a surprising, provocative look at the new science of success. (23:06)

In the Kick, how to deal with those hot, muggy runs, and why running is therapeutic for blink-182 drummer Travis Barker. (1:04:01)

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Episode Credits

Host: Christine Fennessy

Producers: Sylvia Ryerson, Christine Fennessy and Brian Dalek.

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Deena, Dogs, and Shoes Jun 16, 2017

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Elite marathoner and three-time Olympian Deena Kastor shares what may be the most critical element to her success: her mental game. (1:19)

Producer Christine Fennessy runs with the Dog Trotters program in Media, Pennsylvania, which pairs high-energy canines with runners to help them get adopted. Along the way, she gets some tips on running with our best buddies. (18:35)

Shoe and gear editor Jeff Dengate finds a staff member with nearly zero shoe sense and takes him for his first proper fitting at our local running store. (34:46)

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Episode Credits

Host: Christine Fennessy

Producers: Sylvia Ryerson, Christine Fennessy and Brian Dalek.

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Kara Goucher Jun 15, 2017

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Kara Goucher joins the show to talk about dealing with the worst injury she’s ever suffered, the highs and the still-very-emotional lows of her career, learning how to focus on what’s really important, and what it’s like to be in love with running. (2:14)

Shoes and gear editor Jeff Dengate answers and decodes our listeners most pressing running shoe questions. (36:05)

In the Kick, the most notable running mullet in the NCAAs, a new twist on the running-wedding connection, and more animals interrupting races. (1:02:32)

This episode of The Runner's World Show is brought to you by Brooks. Sign up for the Brooks Big Endorsement and become a sponsored athlete at www.BrooksAthlete.com/rw.

Episode Credits

Host: Brian Dalek

Producers: Sylvia Ryerson, Christine Fennessy and Brian Dalek.

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Nick Symmonds Jun 08, 2017

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Nick Symmonds, a two-time Olympian, announced in January that he’ll retire at the end of 2017. But stepping off the track doesn’t mean he’ll be scaling back his athletic endeavors. Nick spoke with RW earlier this year and made it pretty clear he’s got some truly big goals on the horizon. (2:00)

Two brothers—ages 12 and 15—talk about the running streak they’ve been on...for years. (37:16)

In the Kick, how one editor ran her fastest 5K ever, the oldest woman to ever run a half marathon, and 112 runners enter the record books in one of the oddest ways possible. (46:49)

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Episode Credits

Host: Brian Dalek

Producers: Sylvia Ryerson, Christine Fennessy, Brian Dalek and Joanna Clay.

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Boston Bound? Jun 01, 2017

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It's been a rocky journey, but David Willey has finally reached the starting line of the biggest race of his life. (:26)

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Episode Credits:

Host: Kit Fox

Producers: Sylvia Ryerson, Christine Fennessy and Cindy Kuzma.

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Lauren Fleshman May 25, 2017

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Lauren Fleshman is a former pro runner, a true renaissance woman, and one of the most interesting, articulate, and motivating athletes in running. This week we learn more about what drives her as a runner, mother, and businesswoman. (3:16)

The sixth installment in our series about Editor-in-Chief David Willey’s moonshot marathon quest—otherwise known as his attempt to finally qualify for the Boston Marathon. (55:20)

In the Kick, a milestone birthday for a running legend, why runners should take more care of their teeth, and a son runs in his father’s shoes—literally. (1:33:19)

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Episode Credits:

Host: David Willey

Producers: Sylvia Ryerson, Christine Fennessy, and Brian Dalek

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Finding a Competitive Edge May 18, 2017

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The Runner’s World team heads to Pocono Raceway to see how NASCAR drivers and their crew members use running to give them a physical and mental boost on the track. (:30)

Episode Credits:

Host: David Willey

Producers: Sylvia Ryerson, Christine Fennessy, and Brian Dalek

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The Almost 2-Hour Marathon May 11, 2017

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A conversation on the Breaking2 run in Monza, Italy, doing a deep dive on one of the most fascinating marathons ever run and what it means for the sport and runners going forward. (:45)

The fifth installment in our series about Editor-in-Chief David Willey’s moonshot marathon quest—otherwise known as his attempt to finally qualify for the Boston Marathon. (49:17)

In the Kick, Gabriele Grunewald chooses to run amid cancer news, some fast questions for the world’s fastest man, and breaking down a new food race. (1:11:06)

Episode Credits:

Host: David Willey

Producers: Sylvia Ryerson, Christine Fennessy, and Brian Dalek

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Nike CEO Mark Parker May 04, 2017

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An interview with Nike CEO and Chairman, Mark Parker. Back in March, editor-in-chief David Willey met Mark in his office at Nike HQ to discuss Nike’s Breaking2, and his own passion for the sport. (2:08)

Moms and moms-to-be talk running with babies, from the daily challenges to the awesome moments that can occur. (43:07)

In the Kick, a new rule that could be a game-changer when it comes to previous running world records, the etiquette required for every road race, and the benefits and downfalls to being a social runner. (55:32)

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Episode Credits:

Host: David Willey

Producers: Sylvia Ryerson, Christine Fennessy, Brian Dalek and Claire Trageser

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Shalane Flanagan Apr 27, 2017

Show notes

Olympian Shalane Flanagan discusses her love of the Boston Marathon, the integrity of the sport, and why she’s addicted to Dunkin’ Donuts. Plus, Shalane sticks around to take questions from our audience and tests her mettle in some Boston Marathon trivia. (1:57)

In the Kick, some blazing fast (and obscure) times at the 2017 London Marathon, the story behind the “Barefoot Caveman” runner, and a long streak for sub-5:00 miles. (50:02)

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Episode Credits:

Host: David Willey

Producers: Sylvia Ryerson, Christine Fennessy and Brian Dalek.

The Runner's World Show is a proud part of Panoply.

Check out our show page here.