Episode 415: Nick Kershaw

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Episode 415: Nick Kershaw

FromThe Running Public

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Mar 15, 2024

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In 2015, Nick left his job in finance, placed all his possessions in two bags, and set on his way to create Impact Marathons around the world. Impact Marathons combine Nick’s love of running and his passion for enacting positive change in the world. Enjoy this one!

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Mar 15, 2024

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Two endurance athletes and coaches sit down to talk all things running! We bring you high level running knowledge and present it at a practical level.

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Training Tuesday #9: All Things Treadmill Training: After getting sidetracked with nipple chaffing stories, we get down to the business of exploring exactly how to use a treadmill to maximize your training. Is it the most fun? Not always. Can it be the greatest tool a runner has? Absolutely! If you're for... by The Running Public
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Training Tuesday #6: Listener Submitted Q&A: This week Kirk asked the Public to send their burning questions and they more than responded! This episode is dedicated to answering those questions! Some highlights include: Pre-Race and Mid-Race nutrition Do Ultra runners need to work on Speed? Where i... by The Running Public
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Training Tuesday #2: Train Like an Olympian: Olympian Carrie Tollefson joins us to discuss: The importance of the Long Run (and long workouts) Fitting training in no matter your time constraints Quantity vs Quality at different stages in life Her favorite workouts and much more! by The Running Public
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Training Tuesday #1: Winter Running: Struggling with getting out the door to run when the weather turns cold? Unsure what footwear or clothing to use? Wondering what type of workouts can be done in the snow? This episode answers all those questions and more. Tune in and then get outside and... by The Running Public
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Episode 4: Matt B. Davis: Obstacle Racing's original and most well known writer / podcaster / personality swings by to give some unique insight into the Spartan ProTest. He also covers his journey from stand-up comedian to OCR media mogul and finishes up with a chat about his cur... by The Running Public
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Training Tuesday #7: Effectively Training Through the COVID Quarantine: COVID-19 has us all in the same boat: our normal training routine is broken! This episode gives you tips, strategies, and motivation for coming out the other side of this quarantine ready to rock your next race. Whether you have access to a treadmill, a ... by The Running Public
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Episode 13: Dennis Welch - Endurance Coach: From high school track to road racing, triathlon, and OCR, Dennis has coached every facet of Endurance Racing. Most well known for his outside-the-box training methods using tire dragging and sled pushing, Dennis looks at endurance training from a very u... by The Running Public
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Episode 2: Olympian Carrie Tollefson: Olympian. Mother. Wife. Announcer. Entrepreneur. Carrie Tollefson is all of these things and more. One of the best middle distance runners in US history joins us this week for an episode that will inspire you, make you laugh, and motivate you to be your ... by The Running Public
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Training Tuesday #4: Cross-Training Through Injury: As endurance athletes, we are always one training session away from an injury. When it does hit, we don't have to forgo the rest of our training block! Today's episode is a field guide for how to maintain maximum fitness throughout your recovery process.... by The Running Public
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Episode 7: Ryan Kempson: Ryan Kempson as you've never heard him before! He gives a complete breakdown of his training & racing style and philosophy. The highlights include: Self-healing your injuries and imbalances Ryan's massive focus on recovery and rehab between workouts How ... by The Running Public
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Training Tuesday #8: 80/20 Training: Quantity vs Quality is the topic of the day! We discuss one of the most popular methods used by world class athletes to achieve their maximal race results. by The Running Public
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Episode 3: Abu Dhabi Hosts the Spartan World Championship: Spartan has announced that Abu Dhabi will host the 2020 World Championship. This episode covers everything you will need in order to be ready! travel advice where to stay what to expect weather race terrain training prep by The Running Public
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Training Tuesday #14: The Long Run: LSD vs Long Fast Runs? Is it needed for a 5k runner? How long is too long? Every runner has questions about how to implement the Long Run, and today we answer them all! by The Running Public
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Training Tuesday #3: Running Terminology 101: Our sport is, unfortunately, filled with technical terms and jargon. Today we simplify things for you! We define the most commonly used running terms and give examples of how to incorporate each of them into your training. What is a Tempo Run? How about ... by The Running Public
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Episode 12: Hunter McIntyre - Fastest 200 lb Man on Earth: Join us for our most entertaining and informative episode to date! Hunter McIntyre is an enigma in every sense of the word and today he takes you on an unprecedented, all-access journey through his life. Hear Hunter as you never have before as he shows u... by The Running Public
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Training Tuesday #5: "Compromised Running" Workouts: The people have spoken and the message was clear, so here is an episode totally dedicated to Compromised Running. We fully describe our favorite, go-to workouts so you can become a master at running through fatigue and nailing your obstacle transitions! by The Running Public
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Episode 14: Meet Your Hosts Part 1 - Brakken Kraker: Kirk takes the helm today and interviews our very own Brakken Kraker on his journey from a jack of all trades youth to a top level endurance athlete and coach. by The Running Public
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Episode 10: Ryan Woods: Ryan takes us on a journey through his running career. He went from a D1 walk on to an All-American before transitioning off road and becoming a Team USA member and competing for OCR world championships. Throughout it all, Ryan has constantly reinvented ... by The Running Public
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Training Tuesday #13: Time Trials: The Time Trial - one weapon that should be in EVERY runner's arsenal. Today we give you everything you need to know for including Time Trials in your training schedule: Why they are important, what type to choose, how to execute, how often to retest, and... by The Running Public
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Episode 15: Meet Your Hosts Part 2 - Kirk Dewindt: Spartan Pro Athlete. Entrepreneur. Bachelorette Alum. Stud Bass Fisherman. We all know the Kirk we see today, but how did he get here? Today's episode takes you from Kirk's youth as an underdeveloped soccer stud, through his trails and tribulations in hi... by The Running Public
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Episode 5: Jacksonville Spartan Preview: The 2020 Spartan US National Series kicks off this weekend in Jacksonville Florida! Kirk and Brakken discuss the race course, weather, favorites & underdogs, and predictions. by The Running Public
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Episode 20: John Yatsko: The mystery man of OCR joins us for a look into the life of one of running's true enigmas! Highlights include: 100 mile weeks in high school Growing up training with Jim Walmsley Getting cut from NAU's team 7 times Transitioning to a world class Trail an... by The Running Public
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Episode 8: Justin Grunewald: Ultra running stud, FKT machine, and CEO of Brave Like Gabe joins the Public this week for an hour of story telling about wild FKT adventures, training while being a full time medical professional and CEO of a company, running big mileage on little sleep... by The Running Public
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Episode 19: David Magida: Founding member of the Spartan Pro Team and current voice of Spartan Race's live race coverage, David Magida has been instrumental in the development of the sport of OCR. He chronicles his journey as an athlete, discusses the past and future of Spartan's... by The Running Public
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Episode 11: Jack Bauer: OCR stat guru Jack Bauer swings by to talk all things OCR. Highlights include: Jack's lifelong quest to break 2:00 in the 800m OCR Mount Rushmore The mentally toughest athletes in the sport Finding the next great crop of racers Racing weight Pooping mid-... by The Running Public
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Episode 9: Alyssa Hawley: OCR Superwoman Alyssa Hawley joins The Public this week for an episode full of training talk! As a former D-1 Softball player, Alyssa has made an incredibly successful transition to endurance racing. Today's episode covers that process in all its glory a... by The Running Public
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Episode 6: What We Learned in Jacksonville: The Jacksonville Spartan Sprint taught us a few important lessons about what really matters in OCR and off road racing. Kirk and Brakken analyze the race and give you the tips and advice you need in order to ensure that your 2020 race season goes accordi... by The Running Public
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Training Tuesday #17: Listener Submitted Q&A: The questions have been pouring in this week so we are going to hit as many of them in the next 80 minutes as we can! Highlights include: Training in the heat/humidity Altitude acclimatization What is "drop" in running shoes and how do I choose the right... by The Running Public
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Training Tuesday #11: Strength Training & Periodization for Runners: As distance runners, we don't always have a sense of comfort with the weight room. However, the weight room can be the difference between a successful season and one that ends in injury and/or disappointment. Today we explore the concept of Strength Trai... by The Running Public
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