PODCAST RECAPS

The Drop Bag

Trail running podcast recaps — key takeaways from the best episodes in ultra running.

7 episodes

The 1% Better Runner with DLake 1hr 15min

Stop Running Someone Else’s Plan: How to Become Your Own Best Coach

Stop following plans blindly — here’s how to coach yourself to real, lasting progress.

Key takeaway: Understanding why your workouts are structured the way they are turns blind compliance into confident,...
The Hybrid Lab with Dr. Alyssa Olenick 13min 8sec

From Road to Dirt: How to Start Trail Running the Right Way

Everything you need to start trail running without overcomplicating the jump from road to dirt.

Key takeaway: Slow your pace dramatically when moving from road to trail — effort matters far more...
Fix My Running 11min

Train Your Legs Like You Mean It: The Downhill Running and Knee Health Connection

Stop dreading the downhills — strength training is the secret weapon your knees have been begging for.

Key takeaway: Downhill running places significantly higher loads on the knees than flat or uphill terrain, making...
For The Long Run 48min

Fear Is the Signal: How Joe Corcione Built a Life Around the Process

with Joe Corcione

Joe Corcione proves that fear isn’t a stop sign — it’s the trail marker pointing toward something worth chasing.

Key takeaway: Fear is a signal worth following — Joe treats discomfort as a compass pointing toward...
The Run Smarter Podcast Ep. 95 45min

Run Smarter: The Science Behind Training, Recovery, and Going the Distance

Whether you’re chasing a mountain 50K or a flat-road marathon PR, the gap between grinding and growing comes down to one thing: understanding why your body does what it does. Run Smarter: The Science Behind Training, Recovery, and Going the Distance

Key takeaway:
Trail & ultra running from Wild Ginger Running 53min

Three Ways to Run Faster Ultras, According to Coach and Physio Tim Pigott

with Tim Pigott

Coach and physio Tim Pigott breaks down exactly how to run faster ultras — no guesswork, just proven method.

Key takeaway: Structured speedwork improves running economy and is one of the most powerful tools ultrarunners consistently...
For The Run 24min

Is Running Bad for Your Knees? Dr. Bri Busts the Biggest Myth in Running

A doctor finally settles the debate: running does NOT destroy your knees.

Key takeaway: Research shows recreational runners actually have lower rates of knee osteoarthritis than sedentary people, making...