The Seconds Flat Running Podcast

The Seconds Flat Running Podcast

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Mile 230: If I Only Have 5 Workouts...

February 27, 2026 • 59 mins
What if we could only use five sessions to prepare us for every event Mile through Marathon? What would those five workouts be and why? Phil and Travis pick their five, explain each, and critique each other. Plus, the nation holds its collective breath as Phil deals with an injury scare. He offers the latest on his health, and examines the occupational hazards of being America's most beloved physical therapist.
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Mile 229: Who is the Greatest Runner Without an Olympic Medal?

February 11, 2026 • 48 mins
As the excitement of the Winter Olympics sweeps through the sports world for the next two weeks, we're considering the careers of the greatest runners without Olympics medals. We've put 16 legends of the sport in a bracket, and we'll tell the history of their accomplishments before choosing the best. If you're enjoying the show we'd love a 5-star review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! Questions, comments, or show ideas? Send u...
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Mile 228: Treadmill Sessions | Best U.S. Marathons Draft

February 1, 2026 • 60 mins
With winter tightening its icy grip on much of the country we discuss how to best use treadmill sessions. Why use the tready? How can we make it a valuable training tool? What are the limitations? What are effective treadmill workouts? Before that conversation we open with a fantasy draft of our favorite American marathons.
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Mile 227: World XC Champs | Houston | Best Running Months Draft

January 15, 2026 • 49 mins
We open with a fantasy draft of the best months for running then discuss an exceptional weekend of racing. The record book was rewritten in Houston and Travis gives a report from on the ground at World XC Championships in Tallahassee.
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Mile 226: Best of 2025 -- Shoes, Books, Training, & More!

December 31, 2025 • 42 mins
We're ending 2025 with a review of the year's best in training and racing shoes, training lessons, our favorite reads, and much more. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Thanks for your support again this year. We look forward to sharing 2026 with you! secondsflatpodcast@gmail.com columbusrunning.com
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Mile 225: Marathon Excellence for Everyone with John Davis, PhD

December 13, 2025 • 58 mins
John Davis is a coach, writer, and scientist with a passion for marathon training. His new book, "Marathon Excellence for Everyone," combines practical wisdom and the most up-to-date scientific findings, creating a modern marathon training system. The book's plans are thoughtful, scalable, and digestible. It's a must add to your running library. John holds a PhD in Human Performance from Indiana University, and he regularly con...
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Mile 224: Richmond Marathon Race Review

November 22, 2025 • 39 mins
Find out all the details about course logistics, strategy, organization, and more for the Richmond Marathon. Phil shares his insights after covering 26.2 miles at one of the best fall races in the Southeast region. And Travis chips in advice from his 8K experience. Tune in to hear if Richmond is a future marathon for you.
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Mile 223: Our Favorite Strength Exercises for Distance Runners

November 6, 2025 • 48 mins
If you could do one strength exercise to reduce injury risk and improve running economy what would you pick? We consider from clinical, coaching, and anecdotal experience perspectives, and develop an actionable list of staple exercises to keep you healthier and stronger. PLUS, POP TART POWER RANKINGS! columbusrunning.com secondsflatpodcast@gmail.com If you enjoy the show and would like to support us please leave a 5-star revie...
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Mile 222: Windy City Chronicles, Season 2 Finale

October 23, 2025 • 60 mins
Miles Bryan returns to recap his massive personal best at Chicago and the training, racing, and life lessons learned along the way. Plus, Miles, Phil, and Travis share advice on self talk before and during a race, mental stratgies for approaching marathons, and the pieces outside of training runs that help yield race success. Thanks for a great ride to Chicago! We look forward to another training series coming soon! columbusrun...
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Mile 221: Mohawk Hudson Marathon Race Review

October 16, 2025 • 38 mins
We're giving the inside scoop on logistics, course organization, weather, strategy, and more for the Mohawk Hudson Marathon. Looking for a fall marathon option for 2026 and beyond? Travis ran Mohawk Hudson last weekend. His experience will help you decide if this event is for you. And if you run it, he'll help you get to the finish line faster. secondsflatpodcast@gmail.com columbusrunning.com
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Mile 220: Windy City Chronicles, Season 2, Episode 6

October 8, 2025 • 41 mins
It's race week and we're bringing you race predictions, course tips, carb load principles, weather advice, and more! Enjoy Chicago Marathon weekend! secondsflatpodcast@gmail.com columbusrunning.com
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Mile 219: Windy City Chronicles, Season 2, Episode 5

September 30, 2025 • 65 mins
T-minus 2 weeks to Chicago! Max Hoffman, who ran 2:22 last fall at CIM, joins the show for a discussion about his training block and favorite sessions. Plus, we unpack taper strategies for the final days of the cycle.
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Mile 218: Windy City Chronicles, Season 2, Episode 4

September 23, 2025 • 65 mins
It's less than three weeks to the Chicago Marathon! Friend of the show Blake Pratt returns, and we do a DEEP DIVE into his training toward a sub 2:40 goal. Questions, comments, or show ideas? email us: secondsflatpodcast@gmail.com columbusrunning.com Enjoying the Chicago Marathon series? Please leave us a 5-star rating on Spotify or Apple Podcasts!
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Mile 217: Windy City Chronicles, Season 2, Episode 3

September 16, 2025 • 44 mins
We're inside one month to Chicago! This week we welcome Pegah Kamrani. Pegah shares her training, multi-year journey to the Chicago start line, and goals for race day. She's running big miles and has the guys from our previous two episodes in her sight!
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Mile 216: Windy City Chronicles, Season 2, Episode 2

September 11, 2025 • 40 mins
You heard from Miles Bryan last week, now track from six to five weeks out to Chicago with his archrival, fellow 2:54 man Benjamin Byrd! Benjamin shares his past marathon experiences and goals, build, and strategy for the Windy City. columbusrunning.com Questions, comments, or show ideas? email us: secondsflatpodcast@gmail.com
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Mile 215: Windy City Chronicles, Season 2

September 2, 2025 • 53 mins
We're back on the road to the Chicago Marathon for Season 2 of The Windy City Chronicles! It's 6 weeks to race day and we'll be welcoming a different guest each week as we unpack the training cycle and race day planning. This week it's Miles Bryan. Miles ran 2:54 at Chicago last year then followed up with a big half marathon personal best of 1:16 this spring. He shares insights from his Chicago experience, goals for 2025, and t...
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Mile 214: The Long Run as a Spiritual Experience with Mary Grace Mangano

August 28, 2025 • 50 mins
For many of us the long run serves a source of reflection on our place in the larger landscape of nature, humanity, creation, and existence. Author and teacher Mary Grace Mangano beautifully captures the spiritual essence of the long run in her article, "The Chapel of the Road," published last year in Plough Magazine. "The long run is a holy hour (or two, or three) that trains and shapes my heart," she writes. Earlier this week ...
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Mile 213: Noah Droddy on His Ascent From D3, 2:09 Marathon, & Life After Running

August 23, 2025 • 48 mins
In 2016 Noah Droddy rose from relative obscurity to the center of our national track and field consciousness when he qualified for the Olympic Trials 10K in Eugene. Noah was a blue collar, former Division III collegiate runner who graced Hayward Field with flowing locks, a throwback mustache, a free spirit, and genuine child-like enthusiasm for his newfound place on the national stage. He became a cult hero for thousands who toil...
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Mile 212: Chris Glover on How Connecting Runners and Communities Changes Lives

August 9, 2025 • 56 mins
Chris Glover loves running. And he loves connecting people through running. If you've been to a group run in Central Ohio you know Chris. If you've seen a man dressed like a superhero at a local race you know Chris. Earlier this week Chris and I sat down for a conversation about his running journey and current projects. Along the way we discuss ways to add joy to your running experience while also getting faster. His aim is s...
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Mile 211: Racing on Hallowed Ground -- The 2025 Tokyo World Championships Marathon

July 31, 2025 • 13 mins
With the U.S. Championships beginning this week in Eugene, and the World Championships in Tokyo quickly approaching, we're veering from our usual format for a look inside Japanese running culture, particularly the nation's unparalleled love for the marathon. The following is an updated and adapted version of an article I wrote leading up to the pandemic-delayed 2021 Tokyo Olympic Marathon. As you grind through long runs and worko...
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