In this episode we sit down with our Run Free Nutrionist Jo Butler. In this conversation we go over fad diets to avoid, recommendations for various nutrients, and the psychology surrounding diet. This episode is packed full of wisdom for anyone wanting to better improve the way their diet impacts their performance, health, and mental well being.

The Run Free Podcast: How Eat for Running Performance with Jo Butler

In this Episode we sit down with Run Free athlete, Nathan Deeter, to talk about the lessons he has learned from his sobriety and how he applies those same principles to achieve success in his running, business, and personal life. 

The Lessons of Sobriety with Run Free Athlete Nathan Deeter

In the latest episode of the Run Free Podcast, we share a conversation with one of our original coaching staff and professional runner, Courtney Barnes. Courtney raced professionally on the track for many years prior to making a transition to trail running. Courtney retired from trail running for a brief period of time, finding that the external change didn't remedy the internal challenges she was facing. In this conversation, we talk about her journey and how she has come back to trail running with a fresh perspective, the lessons she learned and how we can be healthier, happier runners.

The Run Free Podcast featuring Courtney Barnes

The Podcast is Back! Ryan introduces the new hosts of the Podcast Chad and Jay. The group discusses various topics including how to fully enjoy your running, their history as endurance athletes, and speed development for distance runners.

And We're Back!

Jared is not only fast but he is a rock solid dad, friend, coach, and human being. Give this a listen to get some fresh perspective on the beautiful journey of running and life.

Episode 72: Interview with Olympic Marathoner Trials qualifier and Run Free coach Jared Carson

Questions covered: How to unload pressure leading up to a race, How to visualize, how to handle surging in racing, and more.

Episode 71: Q and A From Listeners

In this episode I chat about how I’ve experienced frustration to be one of the most powerful catalyst for growth and explore how we can use it as a guide to our breakthrough.

Episode 70: Frustration: The Dream Killer or The Key to Breakthrough

In this episode I talk with one of only 29 athletes in history to compete in both the Winter and Summer Olympics. Of which, Chirine is the only athlete to ever go from an anaerobic event (Alpine Skiing) to an aerobic event (Marathon) in the Olympics. You’ll love hearing Chirine’s story covering everything from handling nerves, transforming her body, coming out the other end of an eating disorder, what it was like living in Lebanon, and how she is feeling leading up to her attempt to qualify for the Olympic Marathon in Tokyo.

Episode 69: Interview with Olympic Cross-Over and RF athlete (winter to summer Olympian) Chirine

In this interview I chat with my Mo about his pursuit of qualifying for the marathon in the upcoming Olympic Games in the marathon for Jordan. We also discuss what it’s been like training with the Halls in Flagataff for the last six months and much more.

Episode 68: Interview with Run Free Athlete, Mo’ath Alkhawaldeh, as he pursues qualifying for Tokyo

In this episode, I discuss “how to change".  Sharing helpful tips, mindsets, and perspectives that I learned in both of my transformational experiences of growing into a pro long-distance runner and then transforming myself into a powerlifter/body builder.

Episode 67: Transform Thyself

In this episode I discuss how to manage the most internally tricky two weeks prior to goal races: taper time. I share my most helpful tips and tricks in everything ranging from managing nerves to nutrition to sleep.

Episode 66: All Things Tapering: Nerves, Nutrition, Sleep and More.

In this episode I talk about how to see injuries in a helpful way, how to prevent injuries, and how to handle them when they do come.

Episode 65: All Things Injuries

In this episode I discuss things I’ve learned along the road that are helpful in going after New Years resolutions.

Episode 64: Tactics and Tools to go after New Years Resolutions

In this episode Sara shares her recent breakthrough marathon experience, recovery tips, how she manages her internal game, and much more.

Episode 63: Interview with Sara Hall after running the second fastest marathon in US history of 2:20

In this episode I answer questions from listeners including: is long slow distance running good, slow v fast release protein and timing, how many carbs per hour should one take in during a marathon, how to train for a marathon in extreme conditions, how to lift to add or not add size, is it possible to be a muscular distance runner, and how to handle post successful race let down emotions.

Episode 62: Is long slow distance running good? Slow release v fast release protein sources and more

In this episode I discuss the upside down perspective of how wanting the best for your competitors will actually make you faster and how to nurture that sentiment towards them.

Episode 61: Why Wanting the Best for Your Competition Will Make You Faster

Stoked to share this conversation with Run Free Coach Courtney Barnes as she transitions from professional track athlete to trail and ultra running. Courtney’s sense of freedom and lightness is contagious as she shares how she keeps running from becoming her identity.

Episode 60:From Pro Track Athlete to Ultra Marathoner; the Journey of Run Free Coach Courtney Barnes

In this episode I share my experiences going through depression during my sophomore year at Stanford, which caused me to briefly drop out of school and also my emotional struggles with retirement, sharing some helpful tips that led me through these trying times.

Episode 59: Dealing with Depression and Down Times

Hear Chad’s sorry of learning to balance body weight/image and athletic performance along with a discussion on if drinking alcohol is detrimental for athletes.

Episode 58: Talking body image issues, nutrition, and alcohol with my little bro Chad.

Loved hearing my bro share his story from his Footlocker National Title in high school to his transition from running to triathlon to road cycling and mountain bike racing. Chad is one of my favorite people on the planet to hang with so had to make this a two-parter as we couldn’t seem to stop chatting. Part 1 here.

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