Stress...Response

How valid is the common belief that a specific workout produces a specific stimulus?

Body, Move, Mind, Think, Level 2Shawn BeardenOctober 10, 2019

Downhill Running

Downhill running is all about skill, not strength. Deliberate practice is essential.

Craft, Body, Move, Level 1Shawn BeardenAugust 14, 2019

Interval Fundamentals

To extend stamina, you may want to run comfortably hard intervals - the topic of today's episode.

Body, Move, Level 1Shawn BeardenJuly 18, 2019

Basics Of Training Running Economy

Running economy is one of the three key features in performance, along with endurance and stamina. You can develop your running economy through heavy resistance training, sprints, and volume. This episode is a crash course in how do it right.

Body, Move, Level 1Shawn BeardenMay 16, 2019

Stamina = Endurance + Economy

When we train our body for ultra-marathons, we’re developing endurance and economy so that we can bring those together for stamina.

Body, Move, Level 1Shawn BeardenApril 19, 2019

Matters Of The Foot With Missy Thompson, PhD

We've learned about foot strike patterns but never quite like this. What's the role of sensory feedback and shoe cushioning on foot strike and on your running patterns? Today we get deeper insights into these issues so you can make more informed decisions about your shoe choices and running mechanics with Missy Thompson, PhD.

Body, MoveShawn BeardenDecember 20, 2018

When To Walk And Other Insights With Athlete/Scientist Nicola Giovanelli, PhD

Nicola Giovanelli joins us to talk about when to walk vs run on inclines, how can poles help, use water in your weighted vest...practical gems from this top athlete and applied scientist.

Craft, Move, BodyShawn BeardenJuly 27, 2018

Trail Runner Biomechanics

Marlene Giandolini, PhD and Sebastien Pavailler, PhD are biomechanists who work for Salomon. Today, they bring us insights from their research and the applied intersection of biomechanics, trail running, and shoe design. We discuss everything from trail runner kinematics to shoe drop to foot swelling. So much valuable and new information in this one!

Craft, Body, Move, Level 2Shawn BeardenJuly 12, 2018

Downhill Running And Field Studies Of Ultra Runners With Gianluca Vernillo, PhD

Gianluca Vernillo, PhD is one of the world's leading scientists studying mountain ultra trail runners. Today he brings a vast amount of science and practical insight from his years of studying the uphill, downhill, and other physiologic features of extreme endurance running in the world's toughest mountain courses.

Craft, Body, Move, Level 2Shawn BeardenJune 28, 2018

Stephen Seiler, PhD

How do the best endurance athletes partition their training? And, what does the science show about how you should design your interval workouts? What should you do for work duration, rest duration, total work, frequency, and effort level? These are the principle issues we discuss in this episode. And, we wrap up with parting advice from Dr. Seiler that you must hear if you're going to become your ultra best.

Body, MoveShawn BeardenMay 24, 2018

Recovery Strategies With Shona Halson, PhD

An overview of recovery strategies with Dr. Shona Halson, Senior Recovery Physiologist at the Australian Institute of Sport.

Body, Move, RecoveryShawn BeardenFebruary 7, 2018

Best Wrap-ups From The First 25

Rapid-fire takeaways from from some of the brightest and most insightful minds in the world of sports physiology.

Athlete Spotlight, Body, Craft, Eat, Mind, Move, ThinkShawn BeardenJanuary 24, 2018

SOUP Bites 3

Answers to listener questions!

Body, Eat, Mind, Move, Think, CraftShawn BeardenDecember 14, 2017

Respiratory Muscle Fatigue And Training With Darlene Reid, PhD

So, you've been running for 4...6...10...18...24...hours. Yes, your legs are tired. But, what about your respiratory muscles?

Body, MoveShawn BeardenNovember 15, 2017

Neuromuscular Fatigue In Ultramarathons With Guillaume Millet, PhD

Guillaume Millet is the world's leading expert on neuromuscular fatigue in ultramarathons. We explore the many facets of fatigue and bring his years of field research to you in practical and applied terms that you can use to help become your ultra best.

Body, Mind, Move, ThinkShawn BeardenNovember 1, 2017

Neuromuscular Control And Fatigue With Roger Enoka, PhD

Have you ever wondered why running fast downhill can help you become a better runner? Dr. Enoka answers that question and many more on today's episode.

Body, Mind, Move, Think, FatigueShawn BeardenOctober 13, 2017

Tendons And Sinews With Keith Baar, PhD

The structures that transmit force from muscle cells to bone are critical components of your running health and economy in addition to a common site of injury. Today we learn all about tendons and sinews from the world's leading expert on this topic.

Body, Move, Level 2Shawn BeardenSeptember 20, 2017