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The RUNEGADE Podcast

by Mark and Todd

RUNEGADE: Running is hard. Life is harder. This Podcast Helps.Real talk on running, endurance, and the human grind - to help you run better, be better.Hosts Mark (started in 2023 to fight the dad bod) and Todd (running since 2016, turned a 5-hour marathon into a 3:47 PR) talk with elite athlete, coaches, doctors, scientists, everyday runners, and underdogs.We explore the honest journeys of training, mindset, injury, and performance - venturing off the trails, deeper into the currents of humanity philosophy, and mystery.No grifting. No perfect runners. You Belong Here - RUNEGADE.

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Episodes

  1. Darwin Was Wrong. Your Beliefs Control Your Biology | Dr. Bruce Lipton: E70

    “We’re not witnessing humanity’s death throes. We’re in the cocoon. The science reveals an optimistic vision of exactly how we can emerge as the butterfly.” - Beyond Darwin Life is hard. Running shouldn't be. RUNEGADE helps. This episode is sponsored by Thrive Protein | Canadian made supplements,...

  2. The Runner's Guide to Not Screwing Up Your Relationships | Josh Stiles: E69

    Josh Stiles and The Runner’s Guide to Not Screwing Up Your Relationships Life is hard. Running shouldn't be. RUNEGADE helps. This episode is sponsored by Thrive Protein | Canadian made supplements, nutrition, and hydration to fuel all your adventures. Comment your biggest takeaway from this...

  3. Why the Usual Running Advice Fails Us As We Age | Chris Ryan: E68

    Embracing Aging and Finding Strength Beyond Running with Chris Ryan Discover how to enhance longevity, strength, and recovery while aging, as Chris Ryan, former Division 1 athlete and top trainer featured on NBC Strong, shares insights on training smarter over the years. Learn simple, effective...

  4. Time Travel Back to 2006 | Dean Karnazes: 50 Marathons in 50 Days in 50 States E67

    "Running is just something that brings us all, it’s a shared, it’s something that’s shared between all humans. And that’s a beautiful thing" - Dean Karnazes Listen to Dean's first appearance on Episode 26 Step back with us to 2006 (20 years ago this month) Social media didn’t exist. Ultrarunning...

  5. Elite Trail Runner Creates Community | Jacob Puzey: E66

    “What I love about running and what I love about the running and particularly the trail running community is how inclusive it is, or at least it can be. You can be a runner and not ever do an ultra in your life, and that doesn’t make you a lesser person or a lesser runner.” - Jacob Puzey The…

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  6. E65: How the 1970s Made Running Cool Forever | Martin Dugard on The Long Run

    The Long Run: And The Decade the Marathon Became Cool. Ever wonder how a sport that once seemed on the fringes transformed into a global phenomenon? Or how icons like Steve Prefontaine, Frank Shorter, Joan Benoit, Grete Waitz, and Bill Rodgers, influenced not just running, but the culture and...

  7. E64: How to Break the 200 Mile Barrier | Wes Plate

    "The scariest thing is making the decision to jump into it. Once you've signed up, your goal is just to get ready. It's always possible to get ready, but it's just so scary to make the decision." - Wes Plate This episode is sponsored by Thrive Protein | Canadian made supplements, nutrition, and...

  8. E63: Is Foot Health the New Sleep? | Mark and Kyle Sisson

    “Foot health is the new sleep. Nobody pays attention to foot health but everything we do when we’re active depends on our contact with the ground.” - Mark Sisson This episode is sponsored by Thrive Protein | Canadian made supplements, nutrition, and hydration to fuel all your adventures. Mark and...

  9. E62: I Thought I Didn’t Need a Coach… Until I Got One | With Jason Fitzgerald

    Unlocking Running Potential with Jason Fitzgerald of ⁠Strength Running ⁠⁠ Welcome to RUNEGADE - You Belong Here Full transparency, my marathon time has plateaued. After lowering my PB from 5 hours to 3:47, I have hovered around 4 hours for over 3 years. I’m working with Jason to unlock my…

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  10. E61: Running Really Far | Mika Thewes And The Dawn of Mega Long Distances

    "For a distance like 200, you just got to break it up station to station and don't think, 'Oh my gosh, I'm running 200 miles." - Mika Thewes This episode is sponsored by Thrive Protein | Canadian made supplements, nutrition, and hydration to fuel all your adventures. In a masterclass of endurance...

  11. E60: The Art of Ultrarunning: Tactics, Mindset & Execution with Ian Sharman

    Unlocking the Art of Ultra Running with Ian Sharman "There's no amount of training that will fix bad tactics and bad execution. - this book is more about how you execute better, not just how you get fitter." - Ian Sharman Comment your biggest takeaway for a chance to win a special RUNEGADE prize...

  12. E59: He Ran Through Hell | Epic Bill Bradley (There is No Failure, Just Another Attempt)

    "You know what, if you got to be good at something, I am good at failing. But I'm also good at showing up the next year. So that's the key that has to go with failing is you can't quit when you fail. And so you really it's just another attempt. It's just another attempt when you keep going back…

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  13. E58: From Doubter to JFK50 Mile Finisher | Julie B. Hughes

    "It's easy to push our dreams down the road. And I'm urging people not to do that because you don't know how long you're here. You take one mile at a time, right? One aid station at a time." - Julie B. Hughes This episode is sponsored by Thrive Protein | Canadian made supplements, nutrition, and...

  14. E57: The Unconventional Truth About Grit (Even When Life Hits Hard)

    "To me, grit is really about being faced with adversity or getting hit with something and not collapsing under the weight of it. But being able to come back not only to baseline, but to go above baseline based on training, based on that strength that you've built." - Eric Hodgdon This episode is...

  15. E56: Conquer the Trails with Jade Belzberg | Trails, Tails and Her Unbeatable Mindset

    Jade Belzburg: The Quiet Strength Behind the Ultra TrailI Star "I just kept telling myself that I was doing the best I could and I wanted to stay relaxed because while I was solely focused on being in the canal path, I was also aware that there were a lot of miles left after I got off of the…

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  16. E55: Your Running Shoes Are a Problem | Colby Gould and Altra Running

    "The basic idea ... we make a shoe that lets your foot sit in its normal position and doesn't squeeze the toes together. And it's perfectly balanced and kind of gets out of the way of any biomechanical alterations that other shoes might be creating." - Colby Gould This episode is sponsored by...

  17. E54: Bust the Zone 2 Myth | The Superpowers of French Toast ft. Kelly Chiusano and Grace Lee

    The Unexpected Power of Treats: Why French Toast and Beer Make You a Better Runner with Kelly Chiusano and Grace Lee. This episode is sponsored by *Thrive Protein* | Canadian made supplements, nutrition, and hydration to fuel all your adventures. In this episode, Kelly and Grace share their...

  18. E53: 80/20 Running with Matt Fitzgerald | The Art of Chasing Mastery

    "Mastery is fulfillment of potential; talent is merely potential." - Matt Fitzgerald Matt Fitzgerald becomes a RUNEGADE. Coach, Author, Endurance athlete, the man who brought us 80/20 running and ignited a running revolution. This episode is sponsored by *Thrive Protein* | Canadian made...

  19. E52: Burned, Never Defeated: Masoud Owji Rises from the Ashes to Conquer Marathons

    "I was just a 17-year-old kid, you know, going to high school and one weekend we were going to a party with some friends and that developed into like a major fire" - Masoud Owji In this powerful episode we sit down with Masoud Owji, a true survivor and unbreakable runner whose life was forever...

  20. E51: Kim and Michelle Krezonoski | Elite Runners Keeping it SPICY

    Life is hard. Run. This podcast helps. "Give yourself a shot at a good day. That's what I say over and over. Like give yourself a shot at a good day, why not? And if you wanna do something you never done before, like run a personal best, you gotta feel a little uncomfortable, so go after it."…

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  21. E50: Breaking Free from Disordered Eating: A Runner's Path to Fuelling for Peak Performance

    " I learned that fuelling properly is essential for long-term success. It's not just about being lighter or faster; it's about sustaining your body and mind for the journey ahead." - Gillian House Life is hard. Run. The RUNEGADE Podcast helps. Episode 50: Gillian House becomes a RUNEGADE Each...

  22. E49: Never Finished | Karl Meltzer's Quest for 100 100's

    "Just blink and the damn thing will be over" - Karl Meltzer Running is hard. The RUNEGADE Podcast helps. Each episode, we set off to explore the human connection with running and endurance sport, through conversation, big stories, guest interviews and our own experiences - we're your hosts Mark...

  23. E48: Boost Your Performance with Brain Health | Dr. Phil Maffetone

    "The brain isn't riding shotgun. It's the driver." - Dr. Phil Maffetone Running is hard. The RUNEGADE Podcast helps. Each episode, we set off to explore the human connection with running and endurance sport, through conversation, big stories, guest interviews and our own experiences - we're your...

  24. E47: Don't Let the Marathon Break You | Bill Rogers Marathon Legend

    Bill Rodgers, Marathon Legend, ignited the running boom. Running is hard. The RUNEGADE Podcast helps. Each episode, we set off to explore the human connection with running and endurance sport, through conversation, big stories, guest interviews and our own experiences - we're your hosts Mark…

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  25. E46: How to Have a Running Breakthrough | Floris Gierman and Scott Bailey

    Running is hard. The RUNEGADE Podcast helps. Each episode, we set off to explore the human connection with running and endurance sport, through conversation, big stories, guest interviews and our own experiences - we're your hosts Mark Prociw and Todd Marentette. Episode 46: Floris Gierman and...

  26. E45: Hot Takes, Short Shorts, and Avoiding a Shakeout Run Arrest

    Welcome to The RUNEGADE Podcast. Each episode, we set off to explore the human connection with running and endurance sport, through conversation, big stories, guest interviews and our own experiences - we're your hosts Mark Prociw and Todd Marentette. Episode 45: Hot Takes and Short Shorts This...

  27. E44: Alex Hutchinson | Seek Big Challenges for Bigger Gains in Running and Life

    Welcome to The RUNEGADE Podcast. Each episode, we set off to explore the human connection with running and endurance sport, through conversation, big stories, guest interviews and our own experiences - we're your hosts Mark Prociw and Todd Marentette. Episode 44: Alex Hutchinson becomes a…

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  28. E43: Your Mindset is Holding You Back | Cyrus The Mental Level

    Welcome to The RUNEGADE Podcast. Each episode, we set off to explore the human connection with running and endurance sport, through conversation, big stories, guest interviews and our own experiences - we're your hosts Mark Prociw and Todd Marentette. Episode: 43 Cyrus | The Mental Level, becomes…

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  29. E42: Ellie Greenwood | Inside Her Record Breaking Ultra Running Career

    Welcome to The RUNEGADE Podcast. Each episode, we set off to explore the human connection with running and endurance sport, through conversation, big stories, guest interviews and our own experiences - we're your hosts Mark Prociw and Todd Marentette. Episode 42: Ellie Greenwood, record setting...

  30. E41: Great Lakes and Big Waves | Maddi Leblanc | Top Ranked SUP Athlete

    Episode 41: Maddi Leblanc, Top Ranked Stand-up Paddleboarding Athlete, becomes a RUNEGADE Welcome to The RUNEGADE Podcast | Running is hard, this podcast can help. Each episode we set off to explore the human connection with running and endurance sport, through conversation, big stories, guest...

  31. E40: The Power of Consistency | Rachel Hannah Canadian Running Powerhouse

    Episode 40: Rachel Hannah, Canadian Running Star becomes a RUNEGADE Welcome to The RUNEGADE Podcast | we’re set to explore the human connection with running, through conversation, big stories, guest interviews and our own experiences - we're your hosts Mark Prociw and Todd Marentette Check out…

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  32. E39: How to Crush Your 5k PB with Coach Jason Fitzgerald | Strength Running

    Episode 39: Jason Fitzgerald, from Strength Running becomes a RUNEGADE This episode is dedicated to the 5km - whether it's your first, or you're out hunting for a fresh new Personal Best - Jason will help you run your fastest 5km. Welcome to⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The RUNEGADE Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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  33. E38: What Runners Get Wrong with Nutrition | Joe Clark and Gillian House

    Welcome to⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The RUNEGADE Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: each episode we explore the human connection with running, through meaningful conversation, big stories, guest interviews and our own experiences - we're your hosts Mark Prociw and Todd Marentette Episode 38: Joe Clark and Gillian…

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  34. E37: Moving Better with Shamma Sandals | Josh

    Welcome to⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The RUNEGADE Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: each episode we explore the human connection with running, through meaningful conversation, big stories, guest interviews and our own experiences - we're your hosts Mark Prociw and Todd Marentette Episode 37: Josh Stiles, founder & owner…

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  35. E36: The 10 Rules of Run Club | Watch Out for Run Club Etiquette

    Welcome to⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The RUNEGADE Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: each episode we explore the human connection with running, through meaningful conversation, big stories, guest interviews and our own experiences - we're your hosts Mark Prociw and Todd Marentette, and we're joined by special guest host...

  36. E35: Unleash Your Ultra Running Awesomeness with Amy Clark | Ultrarunning Magazine

    Welcome to⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The RUNEGADE Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: each episode we explore the human connection with running, through meaningful conversation, big stories, guest interviews and our own experiences - we're your hosts Mark Prociw and Todd Marentette Episode 35: Amy Clark becomes a RUNEGADE....

  37. E34: How to Become a Balanced Runner and Run Better than Ever | Jae Gruenke

    Welcome to⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The RUNEGADE Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: each episode we explore the human connection with running, through meaningful conversation, big stories, guest interviews and our own experiences - we're your hosts Mark Prociw and Todd Marentette Episode 34: Jae Gruenke becomes a RUNEGADE....

  38. E33: How to Run a Personal Best with Coach Amelia Vrabel

    Welcome to⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The RUNEGADE Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: each episode we explore the human connection with running, through meaningful conversation, big stories, guest interviews and our own experiences - we're your hosts Mark Prociw and Todd Marentette Episode 33: Amelia Vrabel becomes a RUNEGADE....

  39. E32: Becky Bates | How to Start Ultra Running at Any Age

    Welcome to⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The RUNEGADE Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: each episode we explore the human connection with running, through meaningful conversation, big stories, guest interviews and our own experiences - we're your hosts Mark Prociw and Todd Marentette Episode 32: Becky Bates, ultra runner, becomes a...

  40. E31: Matt Seidel | The Next Ultra Running Star

    Welcome to⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The RUNEGADE Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: each episode we explore the human connection with running, through meaningful conversation, big stories, guest interviews and our own experiences - we're your hosts Mark Prociw, Todd Marentette and special guest host Harvey Steinhoff. Episode 31…

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  41. E30: The Bigfoot Mystery Revealed | Dr. Jeffrey Meldrum

    Welcome to⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The RUNEGADE Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: each episode we explore the human connection with running, through meaningful conversation, big stories, guest interviews and our own experiences - we're your hosts Mark Prociw and Todd Marentette. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RUNEGADE on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and…

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  42. E29: Matt Bertrand | It’s Matt B | Vlogging Star

    Welcome to⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The RUNEGADE Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: each episode we explore the human connection with running, through meaningful conversation, big stories, guest interviews and our own experiences - we're your hosts Mark Prociw and Todd Marentette. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RUNEGADE on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and click...

  43. E28: Run A Hundred Miles with Karl Meltzer | The Speedgoat

    Welcome to⁠⁠⁠⁠ The RUNEGADE Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠: each episode we explore the human connection with running, through meaningful conversation, big stories, guest interviews and our own experiences - we're your hosts Mark Prociw and Todd Marentette. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RUNEGADE on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and click...

  44. E27: Mark Sisson | You Shouldn't be Running | You Are Born to Walk

    Welcome to ⁠⁠The RUNEGADE Podcast⁠⁠: each episode we explore the human connection with running, through conversation, big stories, guest interviews and our own experiences - we're your hosts Mark Prociw and Todd Marentette. You can watch ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RUNEGADE on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ and click Subscribe!…

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  45. E26: Dean Karnazes | Ultramarathon Man | Confessions of an All-Night Runner

    Welcome to ⁠The RUNEGADE Podcast⁠: each episode we explore the human connection with running, through conversation, big stories, guest interviews and our own experiences - we're your hosts Mark Prociw and Todd Marentette. You can watch ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RUNEGADE on YouTube⁠⁠⁠ and click Subscribe!...

  46. E25: Season One | The Year of the RUNEGADE

    Welcome to The RUNEGADE Podcast: each episode we explore the human connection with running, through conversation, big stories, guest interviews and our own experiences - we're your hosts Mark Prociw and Todd Marentette. Episode 25: The Year of the RUNEGADE | Season One Wrap We launched The…

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  47. E24: The Anatomy of a Major Marathon Fail | How to Sabotage Your Race … Again

    Welcome to The RUNEGADE Podcast: each episode we explore the human connection with running, through conversation, big stories, guest interviews and our own experiences - we're your hosts Mark Prociw and Todd Marentette. Episode 24: The Anatomy of a Major Marathon Fail with special guest host…

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  48. E23: Dr. Phil Maffetone | Run with Rhythm: The Music in the MAF Method | Low Heart Rate Training

    Welcome to The RUNEGADE Podcast: each episode we explore the human connection with running, through conversation, big stories, guest interviews and our own experiences - we're your hosts Mark Prociw and Todd Marentette. You can watch ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RUNEGADE on YouTube On episode 23: Dr. Phil Maffetone...

  49. E22: Kyle Moore | Harvey Steinhoff | The Altra Experience | Super Fans

    Welcome to The RUNEGADE Podcast: where we explore the human connection with running, through conversation, big stories, guest interviews and our own experiences - we're your hosts Mark Prociw and Todd Marentette. You can watch ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RUNEGADE on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Special Altra Shoe Giveaway Kyle...

  50. E21: Tara Dower | Candy, Crushing FKTs and Dirt Naps

    Welcome to The RUNEGADE Podcast: where we set off to explore the human connection with running, through conversation, big stories, guest interviews and our own experiences - we're your hosts Mark Prociw and Todd Marentette. You can watch ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RUNEGADE on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Like what you hear?...

About this show

RUNEGADE: Running is hard. Life is harder. This Podcast Helps.Real talk on running, endurance, and the human grind - to help you run better, be better.Hosts Mark (started in 2023 to fight the dad bod) and Todd (running since 2016, turned a 5-hour marathon into a 3:47 PR) talk with elite athlete, coaches, doctors, scientists, everyday runners, and underdogs.We explore the honest journeys of training, mindset, injury, and performance - venturing off the trails, deeper into the currents of humanity philosophy, and mystery.No grifting. No perfect runners. You Belong Here - RUNEGADE.

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Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does The RUNEGADE Podcast have?

The RUNEGADE Podcast has 71 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on October 21, 2026.

What is The RUNEGADE Podcast about?

RUNEGADE: Running is hard. Life is harder. This Podcast Helps.Real talk on running, endurance, and the human grind - to help you run better, be better.Hosts Mark (started in 2023 to fight the dad bod) and Todd (running since 2016, turned a 5-hour marathon into a 3:47 PR) talk with elite athlete,...

How often does The RUNEGADE Podcast release new episodes?

The RUNEGADE Podcast publishes every two weeks, based on its 71 episodes since December 2023.

Who hosts The RUNEGADE Podcast?

The RUNEGADE Podcast is created and hosted by Mark and Todd.
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