{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"2 Coaches on Running\u2019s Hottest Topics: \u201cRun Slow to Run Fast,\u201d Walking, & Zone 2 Purism","description":"Chris McClung is a running coach, author of Running the Rogue Way, host of the Rogue Running Podcast (Apple, Spotify), and prior cohost of the Clean Sport Collective podcast with cohosts Kara Goucher and Des Linden.  He joins us to discuss often misunderstood topics in the running community:  The truth - and misdirection - of "Run Slow to Run Fast" Does walking count as some type of cross-training? What about rucking? What almost everyone gets wrong about Zone 2 Whether World Marathon Major races are the ideal environment for PR's Connect with Chris through IG or his community.  Thank you LMNT! A big thanks to LMNT for their support of this episode! They make electrolyte drinks for athletes and low-carb folks with no sugar, artificial ingredients, or colors. They are offering a free gift with your purchase at LMNT. And this does NOT have to be your first purchase. You\u2019ll get a sample pack with every flavor so you can try them all before deciding what you like best. And DOUBLE big news! Their newest flavor Lemonade Salt is now permanently available (it's now my favorite). They're also offering 12oz cans of sparkling LMNT water that has half the sodium concentration of a packet. Check them out. LMNT\u2019s products have some of the highest sodium concentrations that you can find. Anybody who runs a lot knows that sodium, as well as other electrolytes like magnesium and potassium, are essential to our performance and how we feel throughout the day. LMNT is my favorite way to hydrate. I\u2019m now in the habit of giving away boxes of LMNT at group runs around Denver and Boulder and everyone loves this stuff. Boost your performance and your recovery with LMNT. They\u2019re the exclusive hydration partner to Team USA Weightlifting and quite a few professional baseball, hockey, and basketball teams are on regular subscriptions. So check out LMNT to get a free sampler pack and get your hydration optimized for the upcoming season. Thank you CEP! We\u2019re supported by CEP Running - a worldwide leader in compression technology that helps you recover faster in between hard workouts. Save 15% on your entire order with code LRL-NYC-15. Have you seen the neon coral and purple compression socks that I shared on Instagram? I am going to be looking so good! They\u2019re the Core Run Elliptic socks with a compression score of 20-30mmHg - enough to be effective at promoting blood flow and recovery.  I\u2019ve loved the feeling of compression since I was a college runner. I feel like my legs are being embraced - and the science behind compression and its effectiveness at helping you recover can\u2019t be ignored. Especially if you're traveling, compression socks can improve blood flow, reduce the risk of DVT, and help you feel fresher before a destination race.  Strength Running Podcast listeners can save 15% on their entire order when they shop CEP Running online through November 15. Just use code LRL-NYC-15 at checkout.   ","author_name":"The Strength Running Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/strengthrunning.com","html":"