Science You Can Use by Sunday: Jonah Rosnerās Step-by-Step Plan for Durability, Fueling, and Smarter Training Decisions
Weāre going full scientist mode today, because Jonah Rosner is back on the show.If you donāt know Jonah, heās the applied sport scientist who went from the Houston Texans to the streets of Brooklyn, translating lab data into PRs for everyday runners.Heās walked the talkāhe ranĀ 2:57:22Ā at the Chicago Marathon onĀ October 13, 2024āand heās been on a tear since on social media. He has unpacked what 99% of runners are missing, and then he dropped a durability framework with Stryd (plus a free 10-week plan) to help you fade less and finish stronger in races.InĀ JuneĀ he launchedĀ Brooklyn Running CompanyāsĀ Beginnerās Pre-Run Fuel PlaybookĀ to make pre-run nutrition stupid-simple. Jonah continued breaking down exactly how he used caffeine to run 2:57, and expanded the fueling playbook with aĀ Science in SportĀ piece on in-race carbs.If you coach, this is a blueprint you can deploy this week. If youāre building for a fall race, this is the clarity youāve been hunting: what to measure, what to ignoreĀ andĀ what to change by your next long run.Grab a notebook. By the end, youāll have a simple checklist to move the ceiling on your performanceāand a plan to chip away at it, session by session.Letās get surgical about speed.Tap into the Jonah Rosner Special.Ā Ā If you enjoy the podcast, pleaseĀ consider followingĀ us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts andĀ givingĀ us a five-star review!Ā I would also appreciate it if youĀ share it with your friend who you think will benefit from it.Ā Comment the word āPODCASTā below and Iāll DM you a link to listen.Ā If this episode blesses you, please share it with a friend!S H O WĀ N O T E S-The Run Down By The Running Effect (our new newsletter!):Ā https://tinyurl.com/mr36s9rs-BUY MERCH BEFORE ITāS GONE:Ā https://shop.therunningeffect.run-Our Website: https://therunningeffect.runĀ
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From Dorm-Room Vlogs to Full-Time Creator: Nico Felich on Goals vs. Worth, Sub-3 Marathon, and Filming Like an Athlete
Nico Felich is the kind of guy whoāll jog up to the mic fresh from a shakeout run, then drop a line that makes you want to sprint out the door and chase your life.In his first-ever podcast sit-down, Nico shares how a quiet college kid making dorm-life vlogs turned into a full-time creator inspiring tens of thousands to run.Heās here to talk about walking away from the 9ā5 grind, keeping your passion intact when your sport becomes your job, and why goals should guide your pathānot define your worth.From tiptoeing across the Knife Edge on Coloradoās Capitol Peak to grinding out 70ā80 mile weeks in the lead-up to his first 50-miler, Nico is chasing longevity, better storytelling, and real joy in life.Our guy is a sub-3 marathoner, a BPN athlete, and someone who splits his time between Kansas City and Phoenix.Heās aiming for Jimmy Chinālevel filmmaking (someone who can keep up with the athletes he films) and he wants you to catch the bug too.Tap into the Nico Felich Special.If you enjoy the podcast, please consider following us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and giving us a five-star review!I would also appreciate it if you share it with your friend who you think will benefit from it.Comment the word āPODCASTā below and Iāll DM you a link to listen.If this episode blesses you, please share it with a friend!S H O W N O T E SThe Run Down By The Running Effect (our new newsletter!):Ā https://tinyurl.com/mr36s9rsBUY MERCH BEFORE ITāS GONE:Ā https://shop.therunningeffect.runOur Website:Ā https://therunningeffect.runTHE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE:Ā https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClLcLIDAqmJBTHeyWJx_wFQMy Instagram:Ā https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=enTake our podcast survey:Ā https://tinyurl.com/3ua62ffz
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He Was āThe Futureā at 18āHereās How He Actually Got There at 28: Consistency, Parents as Coaches, and a Purpose-First Reset
What does it mean to be a prodigy who has to start over?Ā Drew Hunter knows.Ā Once hailed as the future of American distance running (he was the high school phenom who turned pro at 18 instead of going to college), his path has been anything but straightforward.Ā The early years brought headlines and expectations, but also injuries, setbacks, and the sobering reality that talent alone doesnāt guarantee success.After years of stop-and-start progress and searching for the right formula, Drew has redefined what it means to succeed in the sport. Now at 28, heās racing better than ever.Based in Boulder, Colorado, training under his parents, coaches Joan & Marc Hunter, heās shifted to a higher-mileage, consistency-first approach that has unlocked his best performances yet. Stepping away from Tinman Elite (the team he co-founded that helped change the way fans engage with professional running online) was another turning point, allowing him to focus less on hype and more on purpose, balance, and longevity.The results tell the story: a 1500m personal best of 3:33.41 in Los Angeles, a 10,000m best of 27:24.49 in California, a fourth-place finish at the USATF Outdoor 5000m,Ā aĀ gold medal at the NACAC 5000mĀ Championships, and a podium at the Fifth Avenue Mile in New York City.Ā And in true Drew Hunter fashion, his very first U.S. title came back in 2019 ā out of the B heat indoors.Tap into the Drew Hunter Special.Ā Ā If you enjoy the podcast, pleaseĀ consider followingĀ us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts andĀ givingĀ us a five-star review!Ā I would also appreciate it if youĀ share it with your friend who you think will benefit from it.Ā Comment the word āPODCASTā below and Iāll DM you a link to listen.Ā If this episode blesses you, please share it with a friend!S H O WĀ N O T E S-The Run Down By The Running Effect (our new newsletter!):Ā https://tinyurl.com/mr36s9rs-BUY MERCH BEFORE ITāS GONE:Ā https://shop.therunningeffect.run-Our Website: https://therunningeffect.runĀ -THE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE:Ā https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClLcLIDAqmJBTHeyWJx_wFQ-My Instagram:Ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=enā ā ā ā ā ā -Take our podcast survey:Ā https://tinyurl.com/3ua62ffz
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234 Miles in 56 Hours ā Kim Gottwaldās Unbreakable Mindset & Becoming The Future Of The Last Man Standing Event At Just 21 Years Old
Kim Gottwald is back on the pod, this time in person at BPN HQ in Texas.If you havenāt heard of Kim yet, you will. Heās making a name for himself in the ultra-endurance world, and heās the founder of Rappid Runs.He co-won the Go One More Backyard Ultra at Bare Ranch, pushing 234 miles over 56 brutal loops before a storm shut it down. Kim is someone who offers raw honesty and dark humor. And heās flipping the script on what an ultrarunner looks and sounds like, all while blowing up on TikTok.In this episode, we get tactical. Kim breaks down last-man-standing strategy, why Texas heat gives him an edge, how cold might be better for going deep, and what hour 50 of an ultra really feels like. We get into the gear that holds up, the super shoes and cooling vests, and where he draws the line with tech.He also unpacks why he believes HYROX work builds ultra durability, how he handles nutrition deep in a deficit, and what his BPN stack actually looks like.Berlin Marathon is up next, Last Soul Ultra is in October, and Kim is here to show how faith, discipline, and real connection are fueling his ādonāt surrenderā mission into 2026.In today's conversation,Ā Tap into the Kim Gottwald Special.Ā Ā If you enjoy the podcast, please consider following us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and giving us a five-star review! I would also appreciate it if you share it with your friend who you think will benefit from it.Ā Comment the word āPODCASTā below and Iāll DM you a link to listen.Ā If this episode blesses you, please share it with a friend!S H O WĀ N O T E S-The Run Down By The Running Effect (our new newsletter!): https://tinyurl.com/mr36s9rs-BUY MERCH BEFORE ITāS GONE: https://shop.therunningeffect.run-Our Website: https://therunningeffect.runĀ -THE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClLcLIDAqmJBTHeyWJx_wFQ-My Instagram: ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=enā ā ā ā ā ā -Take our podcast survey: https://tinyurl.com/3ua62ffz
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Bryan Poerner: Building a Rebellious Running Brand, Redefining Diadora, and Putting Community Before Scale
How do you build a running shoe brand that feels rebellious, authentic, and different in a market dominated by giants?Ā ForĀ Bryan Poerner, President & CEO of Diadora USA, the answer lies in blending a punk-inspired do-it-yourself ethos with Italian craftsmanship and a deep respect for the running community.Ā From his roots as a Division III steeplechaser to leadingĀ DiadoraāsĀ return to the U.S. performance market,Ā BryanāsĀ journey has been anything but conventional.His pathĀ is markedĀ by defining career highlights. In 1998ā1999, he set the Stockton University steeplechase record (9:31.0) while completing his business degree. He then spent more than a decade atĀ PUMA, rising from regional specialty sales to managing national accounts, before channeling his entrepreneurial side in 2007 to launchĀ TRKFLD, a Philadelphia-based accessories brand.Ā Under his leadership, Diadora has transformed from a heritage name with history into an edgy new player in the run-specialty world.Ā In November 2023, he made national headlines by pushing profit-sharing as a model for the future ofĀ runspecialty.Ā Rather than chasing mass-market share, Bryan and his team have doubled down on aĀ ābest, not biggestāĀ philosophy that prioritizes authenticity and community over volume. Today, DiadoraĀ underĀ hisĀ guidanceĀ represents not just a heritage brand reborn, but aĀ bold challengerĀ reshaping the future of running.InĀ today'sĀ conversation,Ā Bryan takes me deep into the process of helping to build Diadroa and his background in the sport in DIII. We dive into trying toĀ buildĀ the next great running shoe company and how and whyĀ it'sĀ centered around performance.Ā Tap into the Bryan Poerner Special.Ā Ā If you enjoy the podcast, pleaseĀ consider followingĀ us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts andĀ givingĀ us a five-star review!Ā I would also appreciate it if youĀ share it with your friend who you think will benefit from it.Ā Comment the wordĀ āPODCASTāĀ below andĀ IāllĀ DM you a link to listen.Ā If this episode blesses you, please share it with a friend!S H O WĀ N O T E S-The Run Down By The Running Effect (our new newsletter!):Ā https://tinyurl.com/mr36s9rs-BUY MERCH BEFOREĀ ITāSĀ GONE:Ā https://shop.therunningeffect.run-Our Website: https://therunningeffect.runĀ -THE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE:Ā https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClLcLIDAqmJBTHeyWJx_wFQ-My Instagram:Ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=enā ā ā ā ā ā -Take our podcast survey:Ā https://tinyurl.com/3ua62ffz
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