Steve Sisson
Appears in 49 Episodes
Purpose Revisioned
As I was putting the finishing touches on the episode I planned to release today, I realized it might be helpful to discuss what I see purpose meaning now - in the fal...
The Return
Wherein your host, Steve Sisson, marks the return of the podcast from a three year hiatus. This episode reintroduces the new reboot of the Running on Purpose with a Wh...
Legends: 2003 London Marathon w/ Deena Kastor
On a spring day in London, the world was set on fire. We are joined by a legend, Deena Kastor, as we break down the 2003 London Marathon in which Paula Radcliffe unlea...
Interview with a Legend: Dick Beardsley
This interview with Dick Beardsley runs the gamut, from history & reflections on his running career to a deep sharing of personal tragedy & loss. But the current runni...
Legends: 1984 Women's Olympic Marathon (Part II)
Part II of a two part episode on the 1984 Women's Olympic Marathon that jumps straight into the drama. We also discuss the four protagonists' post-Olympic careers, dis...
Legends: 1984 Women's Olympic Marathon (Part I)
Part I of a two part episode on the 1984 Women's Olympic Marathon that traces the history of women's running, highlights the careers of the four main protagonists & se...
Legends: 1982 Boston Marathon
The inaugural episode in the Legends series breaking down classic races & highlighting legendary runners. We breakdown the 1982 Boston Marathon & highlight Alberto Sal...
Q&A: On Planning Mental Training
A dialogue with Bill Corrigan on how to set up a metal training plan. Bill asks if there is a periodization model we can use to optimize our mental game in running & r...
On Stillness & Resilience
In this episode we discuss life on lockdown & how we recommend silence & resilience as tools for coping with change & uncertainty. We end with one key session you can ...
On Practicing Being Human-An Injury Case Study w/ Tomek Baginski
A lively & illuminating discussion & a case study on Tomek learning to deal with a longterm injury & how that can lead to a greater appreciation of being "a human havi...
Q&A: On The Infinite Game
A Question & Answer episode on playing a long game in your running.
Q&A - On Weights
A Question & Answer episode on weight training.
On Creating a Marathon Race Strategy
A step by step guide to creating a marathon race plan.
On Suffering (A Rant)
The first in an ongoing series of short exhortations or "rants", if you will. This week I discuss the essential & necessary aspects of suffering in our training & raci...
On The Long Run
We discuss the long run, its importance & its benefits. We also critique the Hanson's training model on the long run.
Game Changers 1.0: Sleep, Nutrition, Letting Go & Trail Running
Game Changers are things you can add to your running repertoire that we argue will be hugely beneficial. In this episode we discuss sleep, nutrition, letting go & trai...
On Mileage & Sweet Spots
A solo show about why mileage matters & why it can also hurt your longterm development.
On Your Why - Creating A Running Purpose Statement (Part II)
A continuation of On Your Why where we delve into the specifics of creating a useful, resonant & inspirational Running Purpose Statement.
On Your Why-Creating A Running Purpose (Part I)
The first part of a primer on Creating a Running Purpose. We discuss why you need a running purpose & discuss the initial preparations necessary to writing a Statement...
On Trails & Energy - An Interview with Joe Prusaitis
An interview with trail runner & coach Joe Prusaitis. A Taoist sage of the dirt trails, Joe has a deep knowledge & intuitive coaching style that balances life & traini...