VMAX Running

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 your body during those extended efforts, and the different strategies you can use to target specific adaptations. From Lydiard's foundation-building approach to Rosa's late-race fade prevention method, you'll learn exactly when and how to use each type of long run.

Whether you're building your base...

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 focusing on consistency than chasing perfect mechanics. You'll learn where the "180 cadence rule" actually came from (and why it doesn't apply to your easy runs), what the research really says about heel striking vs. midfoot striking, and the one form cue that matters fa...

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 prevention: increasing mileage intelligently, ensuring easy days are truly easy, incorporating strength training, distinguishing between soreness and pain, prioritizing recovery, focusing on consistency over intensity, and paying attention to running form without overanalyzing it.

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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 daily runs, connecting with your deeper 'why,' making the training process easier, changing the stimulus to prevent boredom, and celebrating small wins. Brad also distinguishes between productive and destructive struggle and provides red flags for when it might be smarter to rest rather than push through. Listen in and equip yourself with the tools...

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 intensity. He explains the physiological benefits of easy running, such as building aerobic capacity, increasing mitochondrial density, and improving running economy, while reducing injury risk. Brad also discusses common pitfalls like the 'Strava effect' and ego-driven training, and provides practical advice on implementing the 80/20 rule for better long-term performance.

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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 moves the needle.

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