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VMAX Running

by Coach Brad

The VMAX Running Podcast aims to help you become a better runner than the one you were yesterday. Hosted by Coach Brad, certified running coach and founder of VMAX, the show delivers in-depth, science-based running tips and motivation to help you train smarter and race faster.

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Episodes

  1. Race Weekend: 6 Things To Hear Before The Gun Goes Off

    Your race is this weekend. The training is done, and now it's all about protecting the investment you've made and showing up ready to execute. In this episode, Coach Brad walks through six things every runner should hear before toeing the line — from how to handle pre-race nerves and the "nothing...

  2. Your Body's Three Engines (And How to Train All of Them)

    You've probably felt the burn at the end of a hard interval and the dead legs at mile 22 of a marathon. Both are painful, but they're completely different kinds of suffering, and they come from different energy systems inside your body. In this episode, Coach Brad breaks down the three energy...

  3. Running in the Heat, Cold, Wind, and Rain: How to Train Through Any Weather

    If you've ever shown up to a race and had the weather throw your entire plan out the window, this episode is for you. Coach Brad breaks down what's actually happening inside your body when you run in the heat, cold, wind, rain, and at altitude, and explains how to adjust your training and racing...

  4. The Difference Between Running And Training

    If you've been running consistently for months or even years but stopped seeing improvement, this episode will explain exactly why that happens and what to do about it. Coach Brad breaks down the critical distinction between running and training, why so many runners get stuck in the "gray zone"…

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  5. Start Today: Building A Runner's Identity

    If you set some running goals on January 1st and they're already starting to slip, this episode is for you. And if you're listening months from now and still waiting for the "right time" to start, it's for you too. Coach Brad shares why January 1st is way less important than most people think…

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  6. Decoding The Long Run: The Most Important Workout Of The Week

    If you've been running the same type of long run every week—just going out, logging the miles, and checking the box—you're missing out on some powerful training adaptations. Coach Brad breaks down why the long run is the single most important workout of the week, what's actually happening inside...

  7. Your Running Form Is Probably Fine

    If you've ever worried that your cadence is too low, your heel strike is slowing you down, or you need to overhaul your running form to get faster, this episode is for you. Coach Brad breaks down the science behind the most common running form debates—and explains why most runners are better off...

  8. How to Run Without Getting Injured: 7 Principles Every Runner Needs

    In this episode, Coach Brad explores the critical issue of running injuries, exploring why they happen and how to prevent them. Highlighting the high injury rates among runners, Brad argues that smart training choices can substantially reduce injury risks. He outlines seven principles for injury...

  9. Overcoming The Training Valley: How To Stay Motivated When Training Gets Hard

    In this episode, Coach Brad addresses the common challenge of losing motivation mid-way through a training cycle. He emphasizes that it's completely normal for enthusiasm to wane as training progresses and presents five strategies to help maintain momentum: shrinking the timeline by focusing on...

  10. The 80/20 Rule in Running: Why Most Runners Train Too Hard

    In this episode of the VMAX Running Podcast, Coach Brad breaks down the surprising reason many runners plateau: running too hard on easy days. Brad introduces the 80/20 rule, a training principle used by elite runners, where 80% of running is done at an easy pace and only 20% involves high...

  11. Welcome to VMAX Running: Podcast Trailer

    Welcome to the VMAX Running Podcast, where the goal is to help you become a better runner than the one you were yesterday. Join Coach Brad as he takes you deep into the world of running performance, breaking down science-based training principles and pulling back the curtain on what actually…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

The VMAX Running Podcast aims to help you become a better runner than the one you were yesterday. Hosted by Coach Brad, certified running coach and founder of VMAX, the show delivers in-depth, science-based running tips and motivation to help you train smarter and race faster.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does VMAX Running have?

VMAX Running currently has 11 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is VMAX Running about?

The VMAX Running Podcast aims to help you become a better runner than the one you were yesterday. Hosted by Coach Brad, certified running coach and founder of VMAX, the show delivers in-depth, science-based running tips and motivation to help you train smarter and race faster.

How often does VMAX Running release new episodes?

VMAX Running has 11 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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Who hosts VMAX Running?

VMAX Running is created and hosted by Coach Brad.
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