Greg doesn't merely treat chronic and acute pain. He's in the business of fixing underlying problems. As the owner of Carolina Structural Restoration Therapy, Greg brings 26 years of experience and a unique understanding of the musculoskeletal system to his practice of correcting fundamental soft tissue patterns. I recently went to see Greg for my hip flexor strain, and immediately felt a difference in the way my hips functioned after our first session. In this episode, Greg explains his unique approach to identifying problems with his clients which goes far beyond typical methods of massage ..read more

I ran 2:56:03 at the Kiawah Island Marathon on December 10th. This episode is a recap of the race and discussion about the training leading up to it, as well as some thoughts on how I may train differently for the next marathon. for more info on the Kiawah Island Marathon, here is a link: https://kiawahresort.com/recreation/kiawah-island-marathon/ follow along on Instagram @marathonpodcast  https://www.instagram.com/marathonpodcast/ Contact me via email ( themarathonrunningpodcast@gmail.com  ) with any comments, thoughts, questions, suggestions for the show, etc ..read more

How has Japan produced so many great marathoners over the years? Nobby Hashizume helps us answer that question  with his vast knowledge of Japanese running history and his intimate understanding of the Arthur Lydiard method of training, which transformed Japanese marathoning in the early 1960s. Nobby went from being a high school athlete in Japan, to studying under, and living with Arthur Lydiard in New Zeland, to coaching for Hitachi Ltd. in Japan. He know lives in the US and runs Lydiard Training and Academy as well as Running Wizard training system.  Nobby is hosting a training cl ..read more

John Davis is a PhD student in biomechanics at Indiana University. He's also an author and coach. Today John breaks down the science behind optimal marathon fueling. We discuss questions such as: how many calories does it take to run a marathon? How many of those calories are carbs? How many carbs can you realistically absorb during a marathon? What do different fueling products have to offer, and which is best for me? Is it possible to become "fat adapted" and avoid the need for fueling during the race? What are my electrolyte and hydration needs during a marathon? John brings his depth of ex ..read more

When Evan started running at age 25, he couldn't complete 1 mile without walking. 10 years later he ran his marathon personal best in 2:37:23 (6:00 per mile). In this episode he tells the story of how he's progressed using various methods, battling injuries and weight control along the way. And he's not done yet - Evan is currently planning to run California International Marathon this December and hopes to break 2:35:00.  ..read more

Andy Jones, PhD is Professor of Applied Physiology at University of Exeter. As a youth he set the UK under 18 half marathon record in 1987 with a time of 1:06:55, a record that still stands today. After shifting his focus to academics, he began working with Paula Radcliffe as her personal physiologist, regularly testing her in the lab throughout her career, and advising on training. In 2006 he published "The Physiology of the World Record Holder for the Women's Marathon" in the International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching (link #1 below), in which he detailed Radcliffe's physiology tes ..read more

I called my older brother John to help me make a plan leading into my 2nd road marathon this December. After my 2:59:58 at Grandma's in June, 2021 I have felt my biggest weakness was a bigger base of general volume. John agrees, but we discuss different methods of increasing volume, how and when to train at different intensities, and other ideas. John, like me, is also a former NCAA D2 runner (and coach) who continued to train after college, running several half marathons under 1:12:00.  ..read more

Al Carius started coaching cross country at North Central College in Naperville, Illinois in 1966. His program has won 19 Division III national championships, which is a national record across all divisions (I, II, III). He was named US Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association "Coach of the Century." Before coaching, he ran competitively at the University of Illinois where he was Big Ten cross country champion, and as a graduate student competed for the University of Chicago Track Club under legendary coach Ted Haydon. Al recently released a new book entitled "Run for Fun and Pe ..read more

Marty Liquori was the 3rd American high schooler to break 4:00 in the mile, and competed at the 1968 Olympic games, being the youngest to ever make the 1500m final. He went on to be ranked #1 in the world in both the 1500m and the 5000m. He is also the co-founder of Athletic Attic, one of the first running-focused retail stores in the United States which grew into a nationwide franchise. Marty has recently become a professional jazz guitarist and lives in Gainesville, Florida where he performs regularly ..read more

Learn more about Chris and his team here: https://www.minnesotadistanceelite.com/ Find Chris on Instagram @coachlundo Find Chris on Twitter @coach_lundo Find the podcast on Instagram @marathonpodcast Find the podcast on Twitter @marathonrunpod ..read more