Elise Cranny | Running Secrets From Two-Time Olympian! - The Roadmap Ep.2

Elise Cranny | Running Secrets From Two-Time Olympian! - The Roadmap Ep.2

In this episode of The Roadmap, we sit down with Elise Cranny, two-time Olympian on the track for Team USA. Four-time national champion, and holder of the American records in the indoor 5000 m and outdoor 3000 m. From winning multiple U.S. national titles to competing in back-to-back Olympic finals, Elise has rewritten the rule book on American middle‑ and long-distance running. READ MORE 👉 http://bit.ly/4l2SmBx [http://bit.ly/4l2SmBx] We dive deep into Elise’s journey from Niwot High School state champ to Stanford All‑American to the professional stage—where she’s continued redefining performance through smart training, mental resilience, and the philosophy that stronger is faster! Topics covered in this episode include: - What are some things that most people do not know about Elise? - How Elise finally achieved her longest injury free stretch with Kinesis. - What does strength actually mean to Elise? - Elise's advice to athletes everywhere and younger female athletes especially. - Easy low hanging fruits that all runners can use to get a leg up! - Elise's ultimate goals of her career. This is a deep dive into performance, resilience, and rethinking what it means to train intelligently. 💥 Want to train like Elise Cranny?👉 Get the Kinesis App [https://www.kinesisintegrated.com/appKinesis app]: it is the same system used by top endurance athletes to build strength, improve mobility, and unlock next-level performance. Designed for runners, cyclists, and triathletes who want to move better and race longer, injury-free.⌨️ Let us know in the comments: What's your biggest takeaway from Elise’s training approach? 🗓️ Coming next: Stay tuned. We have a legend and game changer in the industry joining us! You are already experiencing the changes this person has brought to the industry. DO NOT miss this next episode. Subscribe to The Roadmap for more interviews with the world’s top endurance athletes and performance experts. CHAPTERS: (0:00) Intro (1:35) Combatting Injury: Longest Stretch. (3:20) Achieving Durability! (5:00) Olympics 2028: Medal. (7:07) Huge Improvements through Strength. (8:26) What Strength MEANS to Elise. (10:15) Three Favorite & Least Favorite Exercises. (13:33) How Strength SHOULD make you feel. (15:52) HOT TAKE: Elise's Advice to Running World. (19:00) Elise's Advice for High School Athletes. (28:12) Elise Grills Chris | Q&A "Flip the Script" (28:38) Question #1 - Where to Start With Strength? (31:47) Question #2 - Success vs Failure: Biggest Reasons? (36:36) Question #3 - What is Chris's Why? (39:45) Question #4 - Low Hanging Fruits for Everyday Athletes. (42:25) Elise's Low Hanging Fruits for Everyday Athletes. (48:08) High School Athletes: Finding Balance. (51:40) Imperfect Buildups are OK! (53:43) 2 Tips from Chris

Eli Hemming | Uncovering The Secrets From The Fastest 50k Trail Runner Ever! - The Roadmap Ep.1

In this episode of The Roadmap, we sit down with Eli Hemming, the first American ever to win the prestigious 2024 UTMB OCC. With a background in elite triathlon and a powerful transition into trail running, Eli has quickly become one of the most dominant and disciplined endurance athletes in the world. We unpack Eli’s evolution as an athlete—from structured racing circuits to the uncharted terrain of the ultra world—and explore the mindset, recovery strategies, and movement training he uses to perform at the highest level. Topics covered in this episode include:- Eli’s journey from Olympic-level triathlon to trail ultramarathons - Training for performance vs. training for durability- The often overlooked key to injury prevention: human movement capacity - Why holistic strength and mobility are essential for every endurance athlete - Preparing for UTMB CCC and what’s next This is a deep dive into performance, resilience, and rethinking what it means to train intelligently. Want to train like the best? Discover the Kinesis App [https://www.kinesisintegrated.com/app]— the same system used by top endurance athletes to build strength, improve mobility, and unlock next-level performance. Designed for runners, cyclists, and triathletes who want to move better and race longer, injury-free. Coming next: Two time Olympian and American record holder Elise Cranny joins us to share insights from the Paris 2024 Olympics, managing recovery, her hot takes in the industry and using strength and movement work to stay at the top of her game. Subscribe to The Roadmap for more interviews with the world’s top endurance athletes and performance experts. CHAPTERS: (0:00) Intro (1:08) OCC 2024 Recap. (3:15) Trail Durability. (4:40) Why Strength? What is Strength? (7:37) Big Picture - What to focus on. (10:20) The Details - Mr. Potato Head (13:40) Where Strength Fits (Running Economy) (19:27) Eli’s Areas of Focus (21:01) Eli Grills Chris | Q&A (22:17) Question #1 - Periodization (26:18) Question #2 - Recovery from Huge Races (28:56) Question #3 - Why Strength Is More Important On Trails. (32:20) Question #4 - Fueling for training. (34:05) Advice to Athletes from Eli