The Running Public

The Running Public

Kirk Dewindt & Brakken Kraker

Episodes 624
Avg. Duration 1h 21m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.9 (673)
Since Jan 2020
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Schedule
Every Few Days
Format
Episodic
Consistency
64%
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About This Podcast

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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Recent Episodes

Episode 619: Listener Questions

Jun 13, 2026 1h 4m

Today we answer fourteen of your best questions about running, training, shoes, heat, drugs, and racing!

Episode 618: How Soon is Too Soon (between long races)?

Jun 06, 2026 58m

What is the minimum turn around time needed between long races to have any chance at success? For a reasonable shot at success? For maximum chance at success?

Training Tuesday: Our Coaching Journey

May 30, 2026 1h

Brakken recorded an episode on Rich Ryan’s RMR Podcast this week (go check it out!) and it prompted him to ask Kirk some questions about how his coaching started and evolved over time.

Episode 616: DJ Fox

May 28, 2026 1h 14m

DJ joined us 300 episodes ago after winning World’s Toughest Mudder. Fast forward 3 years and he just crossed the finish line of the Cocodona 250 in third place. From OCR athlete to big time Ultra…

Episode 615: Drug Use Among Amateurs

May 24, 2026 56m

With the rise of hormone therapy and anti-aging medical practices, how should amateur athletes be thinking about drug use?

Training Tuesday: Superior Trail 50k Recap & Learnings

May 20, 2026 1h 1m

Fresh off his win at the Superior Trail 50k, Kirk gives us his recap, takeaways, and learnings from the race.

Episode 613: Superior 50k Preview!

May 16, 2026 1h 6m

It’s race week! Time to break down gear choice, fueling strategy, and pacing plan. Plus a few bonus listener questions thrown in there!

Training Tuesday: Hyrox with Lizzie May

May 14, 2026 1h 31m

Lizzie May has transformed her fitness and performance over recent years and now helps others do the same. Lizzie shares her learnings through personal experience & we also collab on a mini Hyrox…

Episode 611: Q&A Session

May 09, 2026 1h 4m

How useful is RPE for runners? Heat Training for hot races Hyrox training vs Ultra training Super shoes for downhill work? Running robots

Training Tuesday: Should You Ignore Heart Rate During Trail Races?

May 07, 2026 1h 4m

Should you let your HR spike during trail ultras or should you double down on a set HR limit? The boys can’t agree on this one!

Episode 609: Natalie Hatch

May 02, 2026 1h 16m

Natalie is the ultimate Beginner Runner. She found running as a way to cope with her anxiety and is currently training towards her first half marathon. Along the way, her personality and outlook on…

Training Tuesday: Why Has Running Become So Dang Fast??

Apr 30, 2026 1h

National and World Records are being set left and right and we just witnessed the fastest marathon in history. What is happening?!?

Episode 607: Hans Troyer

Apr 25, 2026 1h 19m

We first spoke to Hans in January 2024, days after his Ultra debut. Two years later, he’s arguably the fastest rising star in the sport. He recently won the JFK 50, won the Black Canyon 100k and…

Training Tuesday: Overuse Injuries & Lower Body Strengthening with Dr Patrick

Apr 23, 2026 1h 5m

Dr Patrick Bottenfield stops by to discuss when it’s time to address an overuse injury as well as his top lower body strengthening movements for runners.

Training Tuesday: Fueling for Ultras

Apr 16, 2026 1h 8m

What exactly is considered “high carb fueling”? How much water do you need? Should you use liquid or solid calories? Where and how do you even begin to formulate a fueling plan for long races?

Episode 604: Talkin’ Shop!

Apr 11, 2026 54m

The boys are reunited so it’s time to catch up with some training talk!

Training Tuesday: Kirk’s Q&A Session

Apr 09, 2026 1h 2m

Brakken is on vacation so Kirk is doing what he loves most: cleaning out the listener questions from his inbox!

Episode 602: Jake Prusha

Apr 01, 2026 1h 8m

A Coast Guard veteran, medic, and hybrid athlete, Jake is running 10 miles per day for the next 50 days while raising funds for mental health.

Episode 601: Answering AI Questions

Mar 28, 2026 35m

We send Brakken off on his trip to Poland with a light hearted episode: answering questions from a random generator but doing so with a running twist.

Training Tuesday: Race Prep Workouts

Mar 26, 2026 59m

While we’re not always big fans of Race Simulator or Race Predictor workouts, we are definitely big fans of Race Prep workouts. Here’s how and when to implement this type of session!

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does The Running Public have?

The Running Public has published 624 episodes since January 2020, covering topics in Fitness, Health & Fitness.

Is The Running Public still active?

The Running Public is currently highly active with new episodes every few days. Average episode length is 1h 21m.

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