Finding Strong

Coach and Sub4 Miler Kevin Kelly joins Michael and Mark for the second time. In this week's episode the trio talk about an outside factor that many people do not consider in their training; stress. Kevin, Mark and Michael draw from their personal history and coaching experience to make a case for being aware of stress and the potential downsides. Stress decreases performance, increases effort, plays a hormonal role, and impacts motivation - that's not exactly ground breaking. The group covers multiple topics relating to stress including: * Environment * Journaling * Fitness Trackers * Comparison * Sleep * Social media * Practical tips to destress. As always, if you want to support the show you can: Rate, and review on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Share us on social media and tag @sonofragingjoe and @bottenhornrunning Check out Kev @kev.kelly & @kevinkellycoaching - He's a Finding Strong Approved coach and a wonderful person. OR if you are in the need for high quality sports nutrition supplements, check out Vedge, a brand that that Mark  uses -  to support the FSP visit www.vedgenutrition.com  and use code RUNSTRONG for 10% off at checkout. Be sure to choose one time purchase over subscription to use the code. Each purchase helps our show and supports brands that support us! Thank you for the support!

Mark and Michael sit down and cite recent moments of adversity in their training and racing, and discuss practically, how those moments can shape the outcome of a race, a training week, or a whole training cycle. As always, if you want to support the show you can: Rate, and review on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Share us on social media and tag @sonofragingjoe and @bottenhornrunning OR if you are in the need for high quality sports nutrition supplements, check out Vedge, a brand that that Mark  uses -  to support the FSP visit www.vedgenutrition.com  and use code RUNSTRONG for 10% off at checkout. Be sure to choose one time purchase over subscription to use the code. Each purchase helps our show and supports brands that support us! Thank you for the support!

What is a Down Week, why should I take one, and when should I take them? Down weeks are crucial for adaptation to stressors, increase in fitness and much more. * A Ball State University study looking at Creatine Kinase in well trained endurance athletes. * Indicators that it's time to take one. * An IG user Question about knee pain, and how to proceed from @ayepham As always, if you want to support the show you can: Rate, and review on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Share us on social media and tag @sonofragingjoe and @bottenhornrunning OR if you are in the need for high quality sports nutrition supplements, check out Vedge, a brand that that Mark  uses -  to support the FSP visit www.vedgenutrition.com  and use code RUNSTRONG for 10% off at checkout. Be sure to choose one time purchase over subscription to use the code. Each purchase helps our show and supports brands that support us! Thank you for the support!

Michael and Mark sit down for another episode with Vegan Ironman, and addiction recovery coach Alex Buck for part II of his miniseries on FSP. Alex details his emotional and powerful journey from nearly dying to clawing his way out of the clutches of addiction and a cycle of destructive behavior. He provides valuable insight into recovery, growth, improvement as an athlete and human. As always, if you want to support the show you can: Rate, and review on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Share us on social media and tag @sonofragingjoe and @bottenhornrunning + @alexanderbvck OR if you are in the need for high quality sports nutrition supplements that both Mark and Alex use and you want to support the FSP visit www.vedgenutrition.com  and use code RUNSTRONG for 15% off at checkout. Be sure to choose one time purchase over subscription to use the code. Each purchase helps our show and supports brands that support us! Thank you for the support!

Strong Session: Science of Slow + HR Training Last week's Strong Session was downloaded in 45 countries! This week's Strong Session dives into the science of running slow and the benefits of low intensity training for cardiac output and aerobic capacity. Mark also gives info about heart rate training vs potential limitations and includes a field max heart rate test that could give you approximate readings to base your heart rate zones on. * Intro * Slow Down to Run Better 1:46 * Heart Rate Training and Limitations 6:32 * Field Test for Max Heart Rate:  12:22 * Outro: 15:01