# The Strength Running Podcast

The Strength Running Podcast is a running training and science podcast hosted by Jason Fitzgerald. Weekly interview show with coaches, physical therapists, researchers and elite runners, with occasional coaching calls and listener Q&A; episodes usually run 50 to 75 minutes.

## What it is
A coaching-led podcast about running faster without getting hurt. Most episodes pair the host with a single specialist, such as a physiologist, physical therapist, dietitian or elite marathoner, to work through one topic like zone 2, plantar fasciitis or marathon workouts. Some episodes follow real runners he coaches toward a goal.

## Why listen
- Injury episodes with clinicians on specific problems such as IT band syndrome, plantar fasciitis and returning after injury.
- Training-method talks with physiologists and coaches on zone 2, lactate threshold and the Norwegian method, and running economy.
- Coaching-call episodes that follow one runner's plan, for example a Boston qualifying attempt or a sub-4 marathon.

## Start here
- [2 Coaches on Running's Hottest Topics: "Run Slow to Run Fast," Walking, & Zone 2 Purism](https://strengthrunning.libsyn.com/2-coaches-on-runnings-hottest-topics-run-slow-to-run-fast-walking-zone-2-purism) (2026-10-15): Two coaches talk through common training ideas such as running slow to get faster, walking and strict zone 2 training.
- [IT Band Syndrome Prevention & Treatment with Physical Therapist & Coach Duane Scotti](https://strengthrunning.libsyn.com/it-band-syndrome-prevention-treatment-with-physical-therapist-coach-duane-scotti) (2026-04-23): A physical therapist and coach on preventing and treating IT band syndrome.

## Hosts
- Jason Fitzgerald: USATF-certified running coach and 2:39 marathoner behind Strength Running, described in the show's feed as a monthly columnist for Trail Runner Magazine.

## Recent guests
- Chris Gunn, "Psychological Flexibility + Mental Toughness Training with Chris Gunn, PhD" (2026-11-05)
- Lindsay Phenix, "Extreme Endurance: How Lindsay Phenix Ran and Recovered from 30+ 100-mile Ultras" (2026-10-29)
- Scott Fauble, "2:08 Marathoner Scott Fauble on How to Run Your Fastest Marathon" (2026-10-22)
- Chris McClung, "2 Coaches on Running's Hottest Topics: "Run Slow to Run Fast," Walking, & Zone 2 Purism" (2026-10-15)
- Joe Corcione, "The Art of the Long Run: Joe Corcione on How to Plan Ultra Long Runs" (2026-10-08)
- Brant Stachel, "4 Elite Marathon Workouts & How to Adapt Them For You (Coach Brant Stachel Returns)" (2026-10-01)

## Facts
- Episodes: 483
- Latest episode: 2026-11-05
- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-strength-running-podcast/id1170932252?uo=4
- RSS: https://rss.pdrl.fm/cd67bb/strengthrunning.libsyn.com/rss

Checked 2026-11-12. Source: https://runningpodcasts.com/shows/the-strength-running-podcast/