VMAX Running

Coach Brad
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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.

Episodes

  1. 5 DEC

    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 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. Acute-to-Chronic Workload Ratio (ACWR) Calculator: https://vmax.run/ratio (00:00) Intro: The Shocking Reality of Running Injuries (03:00) Why Runners Get Injured: The Three Main Causes (05:01) Principles of Injury Prevention: An Overview (05:10) Principle 1: Increase Your Weekly Mileage Intelligently (09:42) Principle 2: Make Easy Days Actually Easy (11:39) Principle 3: Strength Train Like It's Part of Your Training (15:07) Principle 4: Listen to Pain, Not Just Soreness (18:17) Principle 5: Prioritize Recovery as Much as Training (21:36) Principle 6: Build Consistency Over Intensity (23:06) Principle 7: Don't Ignore Your Running Form, But Don't Overthink It (28:34) Recap and Final Thoughts

    32 min

  2. 5 DEC

    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 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 to stay committed to your running goals, even when the going gets tough. (00:00) The Morning Struggle: Overcoming the Snooze Button (01:24) Understanding the Training Valley (03:43) Why Motivation Fades and How to Handle It (05:48) Productive vs. Destructive Struggle (07:14) Five Strategies to Push Through Tough Training (21:29) When to Push Through and When to Pull Back (24:07) Final Thoughts and Encouragement

    27 min

  3. 5 DEC

    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 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. (00:00) Introduction: The Surprising Reason You're Not Getting Faster (02:06) Understanding the 80/20 Rule in Running (03:38) Why Runners Train Too Hard (07:55) The Benefits of Easy Running (12:39) Applying the 80/20 Rule to Your Training (17:17) What to Expect When You Start 80/20 Training (19:18) Conclusion: Trust the Process and See Results

    21 min

  4. 17 NOV

    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 moves the needle. Listen and subscribe to VMAX Running on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.

    1 min

Trailer

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.

Information

  • Creator
    Coach Brad
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025
  • Show Website
    VMAX Running