Best Michael Jackson Theory’s Podcasts (2025)

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Coaching Call: How Brandon Resolved ITBS, Ran 4 PR’s, and Set New Mileage Records 57:11

11h ago57:11

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My client Brandon has had an amazing few years: he resolved several imbalances, improved his stride, healed ITBS, ran PR's in 4 major race distances, and also set a few training mileage PR's .... wow! In this episode, he explains how he turned his running around and got faster, healthier, and able to train even more. A big part was his embrace of s…

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CrossFit vs. Pilates, Best Calf Exercises, and How to Lift More Weight with Victoria Sekely DPT 1:10:23

8d ago1:10:23

1:10:23

Dr. Victoria Sekely is a physical therapist, certified strength & conditioning specialist, and certified running coach. She is one of the brightest, most nuanced thinkers in the running space. In this episode, we answer YOUR questions about strength training! How to balance running and CrossFit When "something is better than nothing" might be wrong…

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Alex Hutchinson, PhD on New Training Theory, High Mileage, Heat Training, and the Effort Paradox 1:07:50

15d ago1:07:50

1:07:50

Bestselling author and acclaimed exercise science journalist Alex Hutchinson is back on the podcast! He is a regular columnist for Outside magazine writing the Sweat Science column and has contributed to publications such as the New York Times and the New Yorker. He’s a former member of the Canadian national team, holds a PhD in physics from the Un…

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Foundational Running Skills: Carolyn Coffin Interviews Jason on Fundamental Training 1:20:57

22d ago1:20:57

1:20:57

Hear Jason getting interviewed about fundamental training: the most important elements of any training plan, why you should focus on middle distances, the remaining 1% of things to focus on, why the term "full marathon" should be banished, and more. This is a repost of an episode of the Inspired Soles Podcast. Resources from the show: 5k Training P…

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2:24 Marathoner Jackie Gaughan on How She Trains + Works for Goldman Sachs 45:31

29d ago45:31

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Jackie Gaughan is one of the fastest marathoners in the United States. She’s a Boston-based, Saucony sponsored athlete who ran for the University of Notre Dame where she earned All-conference honors in both cross country and track. She qualified for the 2024 US Olympic Marathon Trials at Berlin, where she was the second American finisher. She holds…

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Brian Schmidt on Nobel Prize-winning supernovae and the joys of making wine 28:39

1M ago28:39

28:39

Have you ever pondered the fact that the universe is expanding? And not only that, it's expanding at an increasing speed - meaning everything around us is getting further and further away? If that isolating thought makes you feel slightly panicked, don't worry: this programme also contains wine! Brian Schmidt is a Distinguished Professor of Astroph…

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Fueling & Nutrition for Young Runners: A Guide for Coaches & Parents with Michele Pettinger 50:31

1M ago50:31

50:31

Our diet and fueling habits are setting important examples for our kids. Are we doing it right? Joining me is coach Michele Pettinger. She’s a Level 2 certified coach through the Road Runners’ Club of America, a certified specialist in fitness nutrition through the ISSA, and she’s the author of the new book The Young Runner’s Guide to Nutrition. We…

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Jacqueline McKinley on unearthing bones and stories at Britain's ancient burial sites 28:32

1M ago28:32

28:32

How much information can you extract from a burnt fragment of human bone? Quite a lot, it turns out - not only about the individual, but also their broader lives and communities; and these are the stories unearthed by Jacqueline McKinley, a Principal Osteoarchaeologist with Wessex Archaeology. During her career, Jackie has analysed thousands of anc…

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A Smart Shoe that Measures Motion: Avelo & the Next-Generation of Running Shoes 59:01

1M ago59:01

59:01

150 years ago, electricity was added to mechanical products to make them better. It ushered in the era of the automobile and was described as the Second Industrial Revolution. We're now experiencing a second revolution: adding intelligence to common products to make them better. And this intelligence is coming for your running shoes. Avelo is pione…

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Jonathan Shepherd on a career as a crime-fighting surgeon 28:38

1M ago28:38

28:38

Surgeons often have to deal with the consequences of violent attacks - becoming all too familiar with patterns of public violence, and peaks around weekends, alcohol-infused events and occasions that bring together groups with conflicting ideals. Professor Jonathan Shepherd not only recognised the link between public violence and emergency hospital…

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How to Mentally Rebound from Injury: Psychologist Carrie Jackson on Emotional Recovery 57:35

2M ago57:35

57:35

No runner wants to get injured. But the worst part of an injury is often the mental side of it, not the physical! Sure, you can go to the PT or self-treat your injury. That will help you physically heal. But what about your loss of identity when you can't run? What about the loss of a future goal? How will you respond to feeling like you lost your …

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Doyne Farmer on making sense of chaos for a better world 28:32

2M ago28:32

28:32

Doyne Farmer is something of a rebel. Back in the seventies, when he was a student, he walked into a casino in Las Vegas, sat down at a roulette table and beat the house. To anyone watching the wheel spin and the ball clatter to its final resting place, his choice of number would’ve looked like a lucky guess. But knowing the physics of the game and…

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Bestselling Author Matt Fitzgerald: How to Perfect the Craft of Running 57:51

2M ago57:51

57:51

Bestselling author, running coach, nutritionist, and 2:39 marathoner Matt Fitzgerald is back on the podcast! Today, we're answering the big question: How do you master the sport of running? We're not talking about getting fast or turning pro. Instead, we're talking about mastering the craft of running: becoming process-oriented and in-tune with you…

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Tori Herridge on ancient dwarf elephants and frozen mammoths 28:39

2M ago28:39

28:39

Elephants are the largest living land mammal and today our plant is home to three species: the African bush elephant, the African forest elephant, and the Asian elephant. But a hundred thousand years ago, in the chilly depths of the Ice Age, multiple species of elephant roamed the earth: from dog-sized dwarf elephants to towering woolly mammoths. T…

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The 40+ Runner's Blueprint: Training, Strategy, & Mindset with “Coach of the Year” Michael McGrane 54:15

2M ago54:15

54:15

Running gets harder as we get older. Being a master's runner makes it harder to focus on health, speed, and improvement. But with a sound approach, we can thrive in our 40's, 50's, and beyond. Joining us is Coach Michael McGrane, who has been in the running industry for more than 40 years. Currently the head coach of the Norwich University Cross Co…

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Sir Magdi Yacoub on pioneering heart transplant surgery 28:35

2M ago28:35

28:35

What does it take to earn the nickname, ‘The Leonardo da Vinci of heart surgery’? That's the moniker given to today's guest - a man who pioneered high-profile and often controversial procedures, but also helped drive huge medical progress; carrying out around 2,000 heart transplants and 400 dual heart-lung transplants during his 60-year career. Sir…

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Warm-ups vs. Cool-downs, Strides vs. Sprints, & More (Coaching Q&A with Elisabeth Scott) 1:06:59

2M ago1:06:59

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Coach Elisabeth Scott hosts the enormously popular Running Explained podcast and joins us today to answer your running questions! We’ll be answering questions about warmups and cool-downs, strides, tempo workouts, core routines, how to taper effectively, and when to schedule strength training. Want to get your questions answered by Jason during our…

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Behind-the-Scenes Coaching Call: How to Make a Comeback at 40 1:04:25

2M ago1:04:25

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Melanie is a 40-year old runner who had some success in her 20's but is now ready to make a comeback. How can she do it? In this behind-the-scenes coaching call, Jason helps Melanie with her training and goals as she re-commits herself to running after years focusing on weightlifting. Melanie is a member of Team Strength Running, our group coaching…

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Achilles Tendinopathy Treatment & Prevention with Dr. Duane Scotti 1:08:10

3M ago1:08:10

1:08:10

You start feeling pain in your Achilles tendon– should you still go for an easy run? Dr. Duane Scotti, DPT, PhD, OCS is a running physical therapist, Board-Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist, run coach, host of the Healthy Runner podcast, and founder of Spark Healthy Runner. We talk about: Differences between Achilles tendinopathy and tendon…

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Nervous System Recovery: Olympian BJ Cole on Post-Run Mobility & Isometrics 55:11

3M ago55:11

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Take these recovery strategies from a pro to recover faster and feel better from run to run. Brendan “BJ” Cole is an Australian Olympic 400m hurdler, massage therapist, and sprint and strength coach. We talk about: The evolution of BJ’s recovery and mobility class Systemic and peripheral recovery techniques for runners What runners are often forget…

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Marathon Improvement Masterclass: How Brian Plans to BQ This Year as a Master 56:52

3M ago56:52

56:52

Team Strength Running combines coaching with community to help runners work toward all sorts of goals. Team member Brian came on the show to share about his running journey and goal to qualify for the Boston Marathon. I gave him some steps to take to make his dream a reality, and thought you’d also benefit from hearing a recording of a live coachin…

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How to Build Endurance: Jason Answers All Your Endurance Training Questions 35:00

3M ago35:00

35:00

There's a lot of confusing info on the internet when it comes to building endurance. Let's get you the knowledge you need to set you up for a strong, injury-free year. Listen to get answers to these questions: How do I build endurance? How should I deal with a persistently high heart rate? After taking a recovery or down week, can you jump back up …

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Unfiltered with Jon Levitt: Goal Races, Secret Projects, and Favorite New Toys 56:55

3M ago56:55

56:55

Get your fill of running news, exciting gear, and race thoughts on another Unfiltered episode with Jon Levitt! Jon is a sub-3 marathoner, cyclist, and podcast host from Boston now living in Boulder. He hosts For The Long Run Podcast, aimed at understanding what keeps runners running long, strong, and motivated. We talk about: Jon’s training, a new …

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Ranking the Best Injury Prevention Strategies with Kate Edwards, DPT 1:01:07

4M ago1:01:07

1:01:07

Are the injury prevention tools you’re using truly helping, or are they a waste of time? Dr. Kate Mihevc Edwards, PT, DPT, OCS, is a board-certified orthopedic specialist, author, and renowned running medicine physical therapist with over 15 years of experience in orthopedics and sports medicine. As the owner of Precision Performance and Physical T…

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Olympic Coach Stuart McMillan on Sprinting, Running Form, and Drills to Improve Technique 1:05:25

4M ago1:05:25

1:05:25

What can endurance runners learn from sprinting about running form, technique, and mechanics? Stuart McMillan is an Olympic Sprint Coach who’s coached more than 70 Olympians over 9 Olympic Games and over 30 medals won. As the CEO of ALTIS, an elite training environment and global leader of education in sport performance, Stu’s an absolute legend in…

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Ketones, Recovery, and Enhanced Cognition: Q&A with Ketone-IQ CEO Michael Brandt 52:57

4M ago52:57

52:57

Whether or not you've tried ketones yourself yet, you should hear the fascinating research and predictions from an expert. Michael Brandt is the founder and CEO of Ketone-IQ. He's also a 2:42 marathoner, triathlete, and former professor at the Academy of Art in San Francisco. We talk about: What ketones actually are and how they relate to energy Wh…

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Ego is the Enemy: Pro Ultrarunner Ian Sharman on Training Your Mindset 57:46

4M ago57:46

57:46

Runners often struggle with mindset blocks, so let's tackle them together. Ian Sharman is the founder of Sharman Ultra Coaching, a team of elite running coaches. He ran his personal best marathon of 2:21 at age 43, and a half marathon PR of 1:03 at age 44. Ian's won over 50 marathon+ races with at least one win every year for 19 (and counting) cons…

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Coaching Q&A: Long-Term Marathon Training, Increasing Mileage, & Weightlifting Frequency 1:09:00

4M ago1:09:00

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Combining coaching with community can make a massive difference in training happily and healthily. Enter: the Team Strength Running coaching program. This podcast episode is a recording of a 2024 Team Strength Running Coach’s Chat where I dig into these questions: What can I do over the course of a year before my fall goal marathon? How can I gradu…

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Michael Jackson Theory’s Podcasts

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Coaching Call: How Brandon Resolved ITBS, Ran 4 PR’s, and Set New Mileage Records 57:11

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CrossFit vs. Pilates, Best Calf Exercises, and How to Lift More Weight with Victoria Sekely DPT 1:10:23

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Alex Hutchinson, PhD on New Training Theory, High Mileage, Heat Training, and the Effort Paradox 1:07:50

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Foundational Running Skills: Carolyn Coffin Interviews Jason on Fundamental Training 1:20:57

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2:24 Marathoner Jackie Gaughan on How She Trains + Works for Goldman Sachs 45:31

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Brian Schmidt on Nobel Prize-winning supernovae and the joys of making wine 28:39

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Fueling & Nutrition for Young Runners: A Guide for Coaches & Parents with Michele Pettinger 50:31

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Jacqueline McKinley on unearthing bones and stories at Britain's ancient burial sites 28:32

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A Smart Shoe that Measures Motion: Avelo & the Next-Generation of Running Shoes 59:01

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Jonathan Shepherd on a career as a crime-fighting surgeon 28:38

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How to Mentally Rebound from Injury: Psychologist Carrie Jackson on Emotional Recovery 57:35

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Doyne Farmer on making sense of chaos for a better world 28:32

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Bestselling Author Matt Fitzgerald: How to Perfect the Craft of Running 57:51

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Tori Herridge on ancient dwarf elephants and frozen mammoths 28:39

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The 40+ Runner's Blueprint: Training, Strategy, & Mindset with “Coach of the Year” Michael McGrane 54:15

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Sir Magdi Yacoub on pioneering heart transplant surgery 28:35

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Warm-ups vs. Cool-downs, Strides vs. Sprints, & More (Coaching Q&A with Elisabeth Scott) 1:06:59

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Behind-the-Scenes Coaching Call: How to Make a Comeback at 40 1:04:25

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Achilles Tendinopathy Treatment & Prevention with Dr. Duane Scotti 1:08:10

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Nervous System Recovery: Olympian BJ Cole on Post-Run Mobility & Isometrics 55:11

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Marathon Improvement Masterclass: How Brian Plans to BQ This Year as a Master 56:52

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How to Build Endurance: Jason Answers All Your Endurance Training Questions 35:00

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Unfiltered with Jon Levitt: Goal Races, Secret Projects, and Favorite New Toys 56:55

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Ranking the Best Injury Prevention Strategies with Kate Edwards, DPT 1:01:07

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Olympic Coach Stuart McMillan on Sprinting, Running Form, and Drills to Improve Technique 1:05:25

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Ketones, Recovery, and Enhanced Cognition: Q&A with Ketone-IQ CEO Michael Brandt 52:57

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Ego is the Enemy: Pro Ultrarunner Ian Sharman on Training Your Mindset 57:46

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Coaching Q&A: Long-Term Marathon Training, Increasing Mileage, & Weightlifting Frequency 1:09:00

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