Hi, Team.
In this episode of The Amazing Runner’s World Show, Jeff talks with RW associate health & fitness editor Monique LeBrun about kettlebell workouts, and how they’re a great way for runners to get started with strength training. Then, we answer a question from RW+ member “Bob from PA”: His marathon training plan is time-based, but that won’t get him a 20-mile long run. Should he keep running for time or do a 20-miler instead? (Note: 20 miles is not a magic number.) And, finally, we take a dive into the new training load feature for the Apple Watch, and talk about why training load is an important metric. It’s currently available on the public beta version of watchOS11 and can be used on Apple Watch Ultra (1 and 2), Apple Watch Series 9, 8, 7 and 6, and SE (2nd generation). RW+ members can watch the full episode below.
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In the previous episode of The Amazing Runner’s World Show, Jeff talked with RW senior video producer Pat Heine who raced this year’s Western States Endurance Run 100-miler. We heard how he went into the race and whether he hit his A, B, or C goals. Then Pat shared some useful advice he learned on the course that you can apply to your own runs, like focusing on heat management rather than heat acclimation—find a way to stay cool. Lastly, Pat told us he trashed his shoes—literally—before flying home. We learned why he chose a pair from The North Face over the newest Hoka, but also how he customized the shoes for the best performance over 100 miles. RW+ members can watch the full episode now.
Jeff is Runner-in-Chief for Runner’s World and the director of product testing. He has tested and reviewed running shoes, GPS watches, headphones, apparel, and more for nearly two decades. He regularly tests more than 100 pairs of shoes each year, and once had a 257-day streak running in different models. Jeff can usually be found on the roads, racing anything from the mile to a marathon, but he also enjoys racing up mountains and on snowshoes. When he’s not running, you’ll probably find him hanging from a ladder making repairs and renovations to his house (he’s also director of product testing for Popular Mechanics).
Monique LeBrun is a health and fitness editor who is based in Easton, Pennsylvania. She covers a wide range of health and wellness topics, with a primary focus on running performance and nutrition. Monique is passionate about creating content that empowers runners to become the best versions of themselves. As an avid runner and parent, she loves spending time outdoors with her daughter, who often accompanies her on weekend runs as her personal mini run coach.
