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Brian's Run Pod

Brian Patterson

164 episodes

1 week ago

Send us a text In this episode of Brian's Run pod, join host Brian Patterson as he delves into an inspiring conversation with Fitz Koehler, a renowned race announcer and fitness guru. Discover how Fitz's journey through a cancer diagnosis led to a powerful comeback, both personally and professionally. Fitz Koehler shares her personal experience with cancer and the impact it had on her life. Insights into the writing of her book, "Your Healthy Cancer Comeback: Sick to Strong." The role of fit...

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Send us a text In this episode of Brian's Run pod, join host Brian Patterson as he delves into an inspiring conversation with Fitz Koehler, a renowned race announcer and fitness guru. Discover how Fitz's journey through a cancer diagnosis led to a powerful comeback, both personally and professionally. Fitz Koehler shares her personal experience with cancer and the impact it had on her life. Insights into the writing of her book, "Your Healthy Cancer Comeback: Sick to Strong." The role of fit...

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Health & Fitness

Episodes (20/164)

Brian's Run Pod

Fitness, Resilience, and the Power of Community with Fitz Koehler

Send us a text In this episode of Brian's Run pod, join host Brian Patterson as he delves into an inspiring conversation with Fitz Koehler, a renowned race announcer and fitness guru. Discover how Fitz's journey through a cancer diagnosis led to a powerful comeback, both personally and professionally. Fitz Koehler shares her personal experience with cancer and the impact it had on her life. Insights into the writing of her book, "Your Healthy Cancer Comeback: Sick to Strong." The role of fit...

1 week ago

37 minutes

Brian's Run Pod

You Supercharged: Transforming Fitness with Fitz Koehler

Send us a text Join host Brian Patterson on Brian's Run Pod as he sits down with Fitz Koehler, a nationally recognized fitness expert and author of "You Supercharged." In this episode, Fitz shares her journey from a high-energy high schooler to a fitness powerhouse, discussing her passion for helping others achieve their health goals. Discover how Fitz's personal challenges have shaped her approach to fitness and learn about her latest book, which aims to transform lives through sustainable l...

2 weeks ago

32 minutes

Brian's Run Pod

Starting Ultras At 48 - Jeffrey Weiss Part Two

Send us a text We talk with ultrarunner and author Jeffrey Weiss about starting serious running at 48 and building a late-life endurance journey across marathons, ultras, and Ironman. The thread is mindset and structure: BHAGs, morning routines, smart nutrition, and writing that turns races into lessons. • why Comrades lit the spark for ultras • learning from a cutoff and staying in the sport • run walk cadence and strategic rest for long races • real-food fuelling, drop bags, and crew suppo...

3 weeks ago

37 minutes

Brian's Run Pod

Jeffrey Weiss Ultra Runner and Author starting Your First 10K At 48 - Part One

Send us a text We talk to author Jeffrey Weiss about starting endurance training at 48, building from a first 10K to marathons, and how structure, patience and prehab turned a late start into a sustained journey. Heat, injury scares and world majors deliver lessons you can use today. • moving from tennis and powerlifting to running • why “later is now” for heart health and health span • learning conversational pace and structured training • running a first 10K with coaching and family suppor...

4 weeks ago

26 minutes

Brian's Run Pod

Train for the runner you want to be, not the injury you fear

Send us a text We explore how to start running well, recover from injury without fear, and build habits that last. Coach Charissa shares mindset shifts, practical tools, and small nutrition changes that stack into long-term progress. • reframing injury from avoidance to performance focus • building confidence during setbacks and embracing rest • when to see a physio vs a massage therapist • gait analysis, shoe fit, and bodyweight strength basics • beginner structure with Couch to 5K and cons...

1 month ago

28 minutes

Brian's Run Pod

From Ballet Shoes to Running Shoes: Charissa Halonen on Strength, Mindset, and Habits That Stick

Send us a text We trace Charissa Halonen’s path from competitive dance to her first marathon and into a coaching philosophy that blends strength, mindset, and sustainable habits. She shares why glutes drive performance, how protein protects muscle, and how micro-steps carry you through hard miles. • dance foundation shaping athletic discipline • college movement habits and yoga • massage therapy career informing body literacy • first marathon lessons in heat and mindset • training plans as d...

1 month ago

28 minutes

Brian's Run Pod

Start Small, Run Strong

Send us a text We explore how to make running and strength a natural part of life by focusing on repetitions, joy, and tiny steps that compound. Allyson Hurley shares a simple at‑home routine for runners, why “more is better” is a myth, and how to navigate social media pressure with a healthier mindset. • habit formation built on repetitions not calendar days • choosing movement you enjoy to improve adherence • step goals scaled gradually for realistic progress • habit stacking with simple a...

1 month ago

28 minutes

Brian's Run Pod

Strength, Habits, and the Runner’s Mind: Allyson Hurley on building a resilient body, flexible routines, and a kinder approach to nutrition

Send us a text We explore how small, smart strength work and flexible habits can make running feel better, hurt less, and fit real life. Allyson shares behaviour-change tools from her probation work, a candid story of burnout, and a practical approach to food that leaves room for joy. • Allyson’s non-traditional path into coaching and running • Behaviour change principles that transfer from probation to performance • Why runners neglect strength and how to fix it • Simple home-based strength...

1 month ago

27 minutes

Brian's Run Pod

Alycia Carrillo Part Two: Why Runners Shouldn't Fear the Weights

Send us a text Strength training is an essential but often misunderstood element for recreational runners looking to enhance performance and prevent injuries. Coach Alicia Carrillo shares practical advice on how runners should approach strength training for maximum benefit without falling into common traps. • Basic movement patterns all runners need: squats, hinges (RDLs/hip thrusts), upper body push/pull, and core work • Focus on unilateral (single leg/arm) training which translates better ...

2 months ago

30 minutes

Brian's Run Pod

Strength Training: The Missing Piece in Your Running Routine

Send us a text Strength and conditioning coach Alycia Carrillo shares how proper strength training can transform your running performance and help prevent common injuries while adapting to individual preferences and lifestyles. • Growing up as the daughter of a track coach who specialised in distance events • Transitioning from collegiate long jump to strength coaching after a career-ending back injury • Adapting coaching methods from elite athletes to everyday runners with busy lives • Find...

2 months ago

35 minutes

Brian's Run Pod

The Power of Protein: A Runner's Nutritional Guide

Send us a text Nutritional expert Lisa Franz shares insights on meal timing, protein intake, and strength training specifically designed for runners who want to optimize their performance and overall health. • The most important factor for weight management is overall daily calorie and protein consumption, not necessarily meal frequency • Adding a protein-containing snack (200-300 calories) in the afternoon can prevent energy crashes and overeating at dinner • AI food tracking apps have limi...

2 months ago

40 minutes

Brian's Run Pod

Fuel Your Run: Nutrition Strategies for Better Performance

Send us a text Running performance depends as much on what you eat as how you train, and nutrition expert Lisa Franz breaks down the essentials that can transform your results. Most runners either consume too many calories or consistently undereat, particularly when it comes to protein and other key nutrients. • Start with tracking your food for 1-2 months as an educational tool to understand what you're actually consuming • Aim for one gram of protein per pound of goal body weight – most ru...

2 months ago

33 minutes

Brian's Run Pod

The Secret Connection Between Breathing Mechanics and Running Performance

Send us a text Dr. Amy Novotny shares her revolutionary approach to running injuries through proper breathing mechanics and body positioning. We explore how this treatment method can transform running performance by addressing root causes rather than symptoms. • Poor breathing mechanics lead to improper positioning and eventual running injuries • Most running injuries stem from positional problems, not weakness or lack of flexibility • When the ribcage lifts during breathing, the pelvis cann...

3 months ago

34 minutes

Brian's Run Pod

Breathe Better, Run Faster

Send us a text Dr. Amy Novotny, a physical therapist turned breathing and pain specialist, shares her revolutionary approach to running performance and pain management through proper breathing mechanics. After discovering that changing her breathing technique eliminated her running pain and improved her marathon times by 14 minutes, she developed the Pain Awareness Breathing Relief method to help other runners transform their performance. • Physical therapist with impressive running credenti...

3 months ago

29 minutes

Brian's Run Pod

Mastering Race Day Anxiety

Send us a text Sports psychologist Michael Huber returns for part two of our conversation, diving into practical strategies to calm race day nerves and enhance performance through mental training. We explore how proper preparation creates confidence and discuss techniques to transform pre-race anxiety into positive excitement. • Understanding why you're running helps reframe nervousness as excitement • Training your mind alongside your body creates exponential performance benefits • Preparat...

3 months ago

31 minutes

Brian's Run Pod

Breaking Through the Mental Wall: Strategies for Runners

Send us a text In this eye-opening discussion with certified mental performance coach Michael Huber, we explore the crucial but often overlooked mental aspects of running that can make or break your performance, enjoyment, and long-term commitment to the sport. • Mental strategies can help runners push through self-doubt and pain during races and training • The importance of having a mental plan before starting a run, just as you'd have a physical training plan • How writing intentions or ma...

3 months ago

36 minutes

Brian's Run Pod

From Zero to Marathon: Building Consistency and Breaking Barriers

Send us a text Aleksandar Matic shares his journey from beginner to sub-three-hour marathoner and reveals the secrets to building consistency in your running practice. • Coach Aleksandar emphasizes breaking the "all or nothing" mindset new runners often bring to training • Running success requires building block by block rather than immediate perfection • Learning your relationship with running helps you discover what approach works best for your body • Progress in running often transfers to...

3 months ago

35 minutes

Brian's Run Pod

The Balkan Running Renaissance

Send us a text Aleksandar Matic , a software engineer turned running coach, shares his journey from viewing running as punishment in Serbian schools to becoming the voice behind one of the largest running communities in the Balkans. His patient coaching approach has helped over 200 runners complete their first races and transformed their bucket-list goals into sustainable, healthy lifestyles. • Growing up in Serbia, running was used as punishment in schools, creating negative associations w...

4 months ago

28 minutes

Brian's Run Pod

Running Deeper: Cadence, Genetics, and the Psychology of Ultra Runners

Send us a text We explore the fascinating world of cadence running with running experts Sophie and Lydia from the Strongest Stride podcast, diving into how to incorporate this technique into your running schedule and the impacts of different running forms. • Heel striking acts like a brake on your forward momentum, potentially increasing injury risk around the knee joint • The 180 steps per minute cadence isn't a universal target – individual factors determine optimal cadence • Consistency i...

4 months ago

30 minutes

Brian's Run Pod

Running Resilience: How Physiotherapy Transforms Body and Mind

Send us a text Brian's RunPod welcomes physiotherapists Sophie and Lydia from the Stronger Stride podcast who reveal how physical rehabilitation builds both body strength and mental resilience in injured runners. • The psychological impact of running injuries extends beyond physical pain to isolation from running communities and endorphin deprivation • Successful rehabilitation requires patient commitment and understanding why specific exercises matter • Physiotherapy success comes from pati...

4 months ago

24 minutes