The Wisconsin Runner Podcast

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Join us as we talk about all things present, past, and future Wisconsin running.

  1. 11/02/2024

    Wisconsin State XC '24 Preview Show (Boys)

    Low- to moderately-informed takes on a trio of exceptional boys XC races, including the final chapter of the Manny Putz era. How (Wisconsin) Rapid(s) will the nation's #1 prep cross country performer run?

    23 min

  2. 11/02/2024

    Wisconsin State XC '24 Preview Show (Girls)

    On the eve of a potentially historic state championship meet, Spencer, Matt & Thomas give their takes on individuals and teams to watch across all three divisions, including a LOADED girls D2 field.

    28 min

  3. 07/14/2024

    "Racing Forward: A Look Ahead to Cross Country"

    Join us dive into all things running, from our own marathon training to the evolving landscape of the upcoming cross country season. In this episode, we discuss competitive balance changes in high school cross country, exciting upcoming events like the WISCO Running Summit 2024 and RANGER XC RELAYS, and the state of college and post-collegiate cross. Check out the links below for some fun upcoming events, or let us know if you'd like to be on the next episode of FRIENDS OF THE POD Register for the RANGER XC RELAYS on August 1st: Wisconsin Runner Learn more about the WISCO Running Summit 2024: WISCO Running Summit 2024 Sign up to be on a FRIENDS OF THE POD episode: Friends of the Pod Form

    25 min

  4. 07/02/2024

    Hot Runner Summer

    As we roll into July, we talk through some strategies for doing more than just making it through summer training, and instead making the most out of the seasonality our state offers. We tackle both what types of workouts work best this time of year (both from a weather and training periodization perspective), as well as the significance of effort-based training. As elite coach and Wisconsin native Jerry Schumacher expressed, there are big long-term benefits to be had from having a training cycle that is responsive to the climate. While certain types of workouts can be brutal on a muggy morning in July, some of the types of workouts that are most conducive to the summer forecasts also align nicely with a long-term build towards fall performances, regardless of whether those goal races are a marathon or a 5k cross country race. Beyond being a bit of a necessity in the heat and humidity of the Midwest, we also share why we believe mastering effort-based is key to optimizing training and maximizing performance over an entire running career.

    24 min

  5. 06/25/2024

    WE'RE BACK! The Return.

    We're back at it! Pumped to get things rolling again! If you've got any feedback for us, or topics you'd like us to cover PLEASE reach out to us at: ourteam@ascentendurancegroup.com

    19 min

  6. 02/11/2021

    Wisconsin Runner Race Team Profile: Joe Zack

    A man of remarkable range, from PR's of 1:51 and 3:50 to a top 5 GrindFest finish in a loaded year, to being the social media mastermind of WRRT, Joe Zack covers a similarly impressive range of topics in our spotlight.  A graduate of Oconomowoc HS ('13) and UW-Oshkosh ('18), Joe talks us through his unique journey to finding the sport, growing his passion for running within a similarly growing team culture at Oconomowoc, and some of the highlights along the way. He also opens up about how just missing out on some of his biggest goals at the high school and collegiate levels have had silver linings that continue to shine through in his career today.

    1h 5m

  7. 01/20/2021

    Wisconsin Runner Race Team Profile: Tai Dinger

    2020 was a year that will be tough to forget. On top of all that went on in the world, it’s was also a very memorable one for one of the newest members of WRRT, Tai Dinger. The 2019 Stanford grad and Washington DC native made the most of his racing opportunities, representing Team USA at the Pan Am XC Championships in February, and running a string of remarkable PRs (13:49 for 5k, 28:25 in his 10k debut) wherever he was racing in the fall. Tai talks us through his decision to continue pursuing the sport, the transition to and challenges of training at an elite level with a rigorous work schedule, and the flow of extrinsic and intrinsic motivation. As one of the most process oriented folks we know, we loved getting a glimpse into the inner workings and transformations that played a prominent role in his 2020 breakthrough.

    51 min

  8. 09/25/2020

    Reinstate University of Minnesota Men's Track & Field with John Simons

    Today we sat down with John Simons to talk about the news that came out a couple weeks back with the press release stating that University of Minnesota planned to discontinue Men's Track & Field, Gymnastics, and Tennis programs ad the end of the 2020-2021 school year. John takes us into the mind of a Minnesota TF alumni and someone who helped create part of the legacy that is University of Minnesota Track & Field.  He also gives us some insight into the argument they are making to the Board of Regents.   This is not yet a done deal and if you're willing to help spread the word and advocate for not only University of Minnesota programs, but our sport in general please click on the link below. https://linktr.ee/reinstateumnmenstf

    34 min
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