The Art and Science of Running

In this episode, we speak with Matt Fitzgerald about his experience training with this group of elite athletes half his age, what he learned, and what he feels other runners can glean from what he learned while living and training amongst some of the best aspiring runners in the Unites States.

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In this episode of the Art and Science or Running Podcast we speak with Dr. Benno Nigg who is generally thought of as the leader of the field of running biomechanics research for the past 40 years and the most prolific author in this area. His scholarly citations currently exceed 25,000 publications. All biomechanics researchers around the world will at some point read his work and be inspired by his approach. More than anything, Dr. Nigg is most well known [...]

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Guest Bio In this episode of the Art and Science of Running podcast, we speak with Max Paquette, Ph.D. about injury prevention, strength training, footwear, aging, adapting and quantifying training. Max is an accomplished runner as well as associate professor in the School of Health Studies at the University of Memphis, director of the Musculoskeletal Analysis Laboratory, and biomechanist within the Human Performance Center. Max was a national level steeplechaser and coach in Canada as he studied and became an expert in [...]

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In this episode of the Art and Science of Running Podcast, we speak with elite ultramarathoner, artist & scientist, Geoffrey Burns, about his research at the University of Michigan in kinesiology & biomechanics, specifically with regard to foot strike, cadence, and running form. In addition to discussions about Geoff’s research, we spoke with him about his proposal to regulate running footwear innovation and his rationales behind his proposals. This led us to discussions about his role as a professional athlete and a [...]

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In this episode of the Art and Science of Running podcast, we visit with multi world record holder, Zach Bitter @zachbitter. Zach recently set a new 100 mile and 12 hour treadmill world record and already held the track and trail world records for the 100 mile distance. One thing that made this particular world record unique (apart from being a world record) is that Zach coordinated a very elaborate live stream production of the entire run which brought in prominent voices in the sport including former Art and Science of Running guests, Dr. Tommy Rivers Puzey @tommy_rivs, Geoffrey Burns Ph. D. @geoffreyburns, Jamil Coury @jamilcoury and Art and Science of Running podcast co-host, Jacob Puzey @jacobpuzey.

In addition to former guests from our show, the 12+ hour livestream also included endurance legends such as Ultramarathonman, Dean Karnazes @ultramarathon, Six-Time Ironman Champion, Dave Scott @davescott6x, former 100 mile treadmill world record holder, Dave Proctor @daveoutrunsrare, overall Big’s Backyard Ultra champion, Maggie Guterl @maggatronsruns, Western States and UTMB Champion, Courtney Dauwalter @courtneydauwalter, and podcasters Eric Schranz @UltraRunnerPod and Ian Corless @Talkultra and many more.

Like many, Zach had specific races for which he was preparing. Then, the coronavirus changed everything. Zach knew he was fit and figured he might as well use it. After setting multiple American and World Records at the 100 mile distance on trails and the track, Zach knew that he would one day want to attempt a 100 mile treadmill record. With the recent race cancellations due to the COVID 19 pandemic, Zach figured that this year was as good as any to test himself on the treadmill. He and his wife, elite ultrarunner Nicole Bitter @nkbitter, turned their home in Arizona into an indoor arena for a 12 hour livestreamed sufferfest on the treadmill. In addition to being on-site crew, coordin...