Best Negative Splits Podcasts (2025)

Jason Fitzgerald is one of the best known and best regarded running coaches online. As the founder of Strength Running, he is an expert in strength training for runners, injury prevention, overcoming plateaus, and longevity. Today we have a pretty wide-ranging conversation about strength training and running, including why it’s so important for run…

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Running is Therapy... Until It's Not with Stephanie Roth-Goldberg LCSW 1:01:50

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In this episode I chat with Stephanie Roth-Goldberg, LCSW about how "running is my therapy" as a popular phrase used within the endurance community is problematic. We discuss how running and exercise can absolutely be a therapeutic tool for people and also where runners could use additional therapeutic tools to manage their mental health. Stephanie…

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Episode 32: Precision Meets Presence: Whit Kendall’s 2:37 Marathon Breakthrough 1:08:33

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In this episode of Endurance State of Mind, we sit down with runner and data enthusiast Whit Kendall, whose methodical yet mindful approach to training led to a stunning 2:37 finish at the Chicago Marathon. Whit shares how he transformed from a former football player to a marathoner obsessed with progress — running music-free, driven by intuition a…

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1,000 miles and counting!! 33:31

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The boys are back and talk Javelina 100; Bro Bill's injury update; Double B hitting a big goal and Sleepy G throwing down a big challenge

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Episode 31:Breaking Ceilings and Building Legacy: Lacey Saul’s Road to Kona 1:16:27

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In this episode of Endurance State of Mind, we sit down with Lacey Saul — a 13-time Ironman finisher, registered dietitian, and newly minted Kona qualifier through the Ironman Legacy Program. Lacey opens up about her decade-long pursuit of Kona, how she learned to pivot instead of quit, and why racing smart often beats racing fast. From battling br…

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Nutrition for the Breastfeeding Athlete 59:42

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In this episode I cover the basics of nutrition considerations for the breastfeeding athlete & runner. Resources: Breastfeeding Athlete Nutrition Masterclass: https://holleyfuelednutrition.thinkific.com/courses/breastfeeding-athlete Pregnant Athlete Nutrition Course: https://holleyfuelednutrition.com/pregnant-athlete LactMed Database: https://www.n…

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The Last Big Ditch of 2025... 52:52

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Sorry for the audio... Last Big Ditch Episode of the year. Hope you enjoy!

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Episode 30: Unfiltered Miles: The Clear Creek Ultra Recap & Lessons from Havoc, Harmony, and Humility 1:09:40

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Description: In this special “just the hosts” episode of Endurance State of Mind, Anthony and Zach sit down to catch their breath and reflect on a wild stretch of endurance action. They revisit key takeaways from recent guests — Derrick Baker, the “Ambassador of Havoc,” and Warren Kimball, the maestro of the negative split — and unpack how consiste…

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Finding a goal to chase 27:32

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2025 is wrapping up and it's time to find that goal to push us into 2026

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The Consequences Of Delaying Carbs After Your Run 23:03

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The reference paper: Delaying post-exercise carbohydrate intake impairs next-day exercise capacity but not muscle glycogen or molecular responses https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/apha.14215 Acta Physiologica Sept 2024 Submit questions for future mailbag episodes in the comments or on the RLRH Substack. Run Long Run Healthy is brought to …

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Episode 29: The Ambassador of Havoc: Inside Derrick Baker’s Relentless Mind 1:04:32

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From the weight room to 200-mile races, Derrick Baker is built different. A 12-time 100-mile finisher and 2-time 200-mile finisher from North Mississippi, Derrick embodies discipline, humility, and purpose. Once a 250-pound powerlifter, he discovered ultra running after seeing David Goggins on YouTube — and never looked back. In this episode, we di…

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Mailbag Q&A: Creatine, Dealing With Colds, Supershoes, & Aging Athletes 48:07

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Brady Holmer and Thomas Watson answer your questions.Submit questions for future mailbag episodes in the comments or on the RLRH Substack.Run Long Run Healthy is brought to you by Marathon Handbook.➡ https://marathonhandbook.comSubscribe to the Run Long Run Healthy podcast:➡ Spotify: https://bit.ly/RLRH-spotify➡ Apple podcasts: apple.co/43iqUKxGet …

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Navigating Fueling Challenges with Type 1 Diabetes with Ben Tzeel, RD, CDCES, CSCS 44:06

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In this episode I chat with my colleague Ben Tzeel, RD, CDCES, CSCS about his own journey navigating learning how to fuel for sports with type 1 diabetes along with his top evidence based approaches for helping fellow athletes who have type 1 diabetes. Ben is a registered dietitian, strength coach, and T1D vet of over 20 years who specializes in pr…

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Going Viral 27:21

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Episode 28: Rhythm & Resilience: Warren Kimball on Negative-Splitting 100 Miles 1:10:31

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The new 10% rule: the #1 predictor of running injury risk 8:29

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The study: How much running is too much? Identifying high-risk running sessions in a 5200-person cohort study https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/59/17/1203 Brady’s newsletter breaking it down… https://runlongrunhealthy.substack.com/p/run-long-run-healthy-how-much-running 00:00 Intro - The “How Much Running Is Too Much Study?” 01:15 Critiquing the classic…

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Should you cross-train as a runner??? 31:52

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Episode 27: Bricks, Gels, and Giants: What Pogi & the Norwegians Teach Us 1:16:03

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No guest—just Anthony and Zach catching up after work travel and stacked weeks. We trade notes on chasing Strava crowns coast-to-coast, a rope-assist climb at Mount Storm King, and turning a seven-day, 36-holes-a-day golf trip into a stealth ultra. We shout out recent guests (Travis, Jed, Hezekiah, Chris), celebrate comebacks and dubs, and sketch a…

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Episode 25: Where Community Rides Begin: Jed’s Perfect Endurance Bikes and the Jed Darby Story 1:08:11

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From the heart of Hattiesburg’s Longleaf Trace, Jed Darby has built more than a bike shop—he’s built a movement. The Cajun-born runner-turned-cyclist/coach shares how early boxing shaped his endurance mindset, why he qualified for Boston (and Kona) then chose the work over the spotlight, and what he learned from coaching greats like Rick Crawford. …

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Q&A: How do I know if I am eating enough & some thoughts on GLP-1 Medications 59:27

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In this episode I answer the following questions: how do I know if I am eating enough as an athlete? Holley what do you think about Serena Williams and athletes in general using GLP-1 medications for weight loss? Thank you BetterHelp for sponsoring this episode! To save 10% on your first month of therapy, visit: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.betterhelp.com/…

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The Science of Running Negative Splits 46:52

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Brady and Thomas break down a recent mini-review paper on negative splits and discuss the training, strategies, and their experiences in negative splits and pacing a marathon.References:The physiology and psychology of negative splits: insights into optimal marathon pacing strategies, find the paper here:→https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/physio…

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Brother Bill turns heel or has a heel issue 31:47

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The guys update their recent training.. Brother Bill struggles with PF .. Double B grinds

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Episode 24: Hezzy, Faith, and 125 Miles: The Leap of Hezekiah Miller 1:16:32

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At just 23, Hezekiah “Hezzy” Miller is a walking shot of energy gel—equal parts hype man and humble grinder. Raised in the Mississippi Delta, Hezzy went from black-sheep kid to endurance engine, once jumping from two miles to a DIY 50-miler in two weeks (yes, really). But this conversation goes far deeper than mileage. He opens up about depression,…

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Injuries suck... I want to run!!! 28:00

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The guys update their runs and Double B's quest to 1000

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Episode 23: Two Mics, One Scramble: Reflections on Grit & Growth 1:11:10

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In this special episode of Endurance State of Mind, it’s just Zach and Anthony behind the mics. The guys swap endurance shoes for golf spikes as they recount their first scramble together in Hattiesburg, where the “student became the teacher” and golf proved to be a surprising mirror for running lessons. From patience and humility on the fairway to…

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Do you need to take electrolytes as a runner? Addressing the NYT Article 40:44

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In this episode I address the recent NY Times Article that has been stirring up controversy in the sports nutrition space the past month on taking electrolytes. Oral Rehydration Solution: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C8fABvYRBO6/?igsh=MTFiOWl0M2gydTBqYg== Blog Post on Hydration for Runners: https://holleyfuelednutrition.com/blog/how-much-sodium-i…

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Want better results?? Work harder!!! 43:59

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The boys talk and get honest with each other about what is needed to make improvements

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Episode 22: The Comeback Story: Chris Mixon’s Return to Ultra Running 1:05:49

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In this episode of Endurance State of Mind, we sit down with Chris Mixon—an ultra runner with podium finishes at the Pinhoti 100 and Lake Martin 100, and a course record at Fondren Urban Ultra. But what makes this conversation powerful isn’t just his racing resume—it’s the fact that Chris is sharing his story mid-comeback. After surgery, setbacks, …

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Back at Big Ditch Running Club! 1:57:35

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We are back on location at Big Ditch and it turned into our longest episode... maybe ever haha... Hope you enjoy

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Episode 21: The Daly Mile: Consistency, Community, and 20 Years of Running with Ed Daly 1:07:11

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For more than two decades, Ed Daly has been the gold standard of Mississippi endurance. With over 20 consecutive years of logging 2,000+ miles annually, Ed’s journey is about more than races — it’s about attitude, perseverance, and lifting others up along the way. In this episode, Ed shares how running became a lifelong habit, why community matters…

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Sorry we are late! 27:39

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We are a little late with this episode because Glen was under the weather.... hope you enjoy!

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3 Tips to Negative Split Your Next Marathon 30:31

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In this episode I cover my top 3 (with a bonus tip too) tips on negative splitting your next marathon so you can finish feeling strong and powerful instead of hitting the wall and crawling to the finish. Thank you BetterHelp for sponsoring this episode! To save 10% on your first month of therapy, visit: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.betterhelp.com/holleyfuele…

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Episode 20: The Underdog Mindset: How Arrmon Abedikichi Turns Curiosity into Ultra Wins 1:25:01

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What does it take to push your body to the brink—and then keep going? In this episode of Endurance State of Mind, we sit down with ultra running enigma Arrmon Abedikichi, a four-time 100-mile finisher, five-time Fondren Urban Ultra champion, and co-course record holder. Arrmon shares how a single moment of curiosity ignited a journey into self-impr…

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Clear your Blocks!!! 30:49

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Figure out what is blocking your path to success and move it!

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Episode 19: From Fear to Finish Lines: The Endurance Journey of Susan Dobson 1:07:14

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In this episode of Endurance State of Mind, we sit down with Susan Dobson a triathlete, marathoner, and mom whose story is a testament to resilience, grit, and growth. From learning to swim in her 30s after a traumatic childhood experience to conquering three full Ironmans, qualifying for Boston, and juggling the chaos of family, career, and traini…

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Send this to your friend who wants to start running 57:23

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In this episode I cover the basics you need to know to start running! Whether you're a seasoned athlete needing to get back to the basics or a brand new runner, welcome! I hope you enjoy this episode- send it to a friend, family member, co worker, or partner who wants to start running! All are welcome :) My Amazon running gear favorites: https://ww…

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How far could you walk without a break?? 31:50

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The splits are back and discuss organzing an event to see who can walk the farthest or longest... Think you can make it 24 hours without a break>

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Episode 18: Big Butts, Bigger Battles: When the Mind Outruns the Body 1:19:41

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Anthony and Zach go full host-mode for a no-guest episode of Endurance State of Mind—and it’s one of the rawest yet. From scorching heat and quad cramps to dry heaves and digging deep, the guys break down every brutal, hilarious, and inspiring moment of the Big Butts Ultra. They recap race strategy, near-meltdowns (literally), and what it takes to …

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The Splits are Back at the Big Ditch Running Club! 46:37

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We are joined by Steve, Dawn and Mike at the Big Ditch Running Club! Good times ensued, for audio purposes, we had to cut the background sound because it was loud and jumping this week!!!

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Episode 17: Tempo Runs, Dad Strength, and 228 Dreams 1:05:09

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What do you get when you combine sub-2:30 marathons, high school cross country chaos, and a son named Miles? You get Jacob Plocher—state record holder, school counselor, coach, and Mississippi’s own marathon man. In this episode of Endurance State of Mind, Jacob takes us through his journey from overweight middle schooler to breaking state records …

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Q&A: Is serum calcium indicative of bone health and what labs I recommend runners get tested every year 24:16

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In today's Q&A episode, I cover: Is serum calcium via bloodwork a good measurement of bone health? What labs or scans are a good measurement of bone health? What labs do I recommend runners get tested each year? Thank you BetterHelp for sponsoring this episode! To save 10% on your first month of therapy, visit: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.betterhelp.com/holl…

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THE HEAT WONT STOP!! 29:39

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The Splits try to navigate the heatwave with the rest of the country.. double b gets a breakthrough while sleepy g falters

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Episode 16: Change the World One Bike at a Time: Louis Gagne’s Ride from Recovery to KOM Royalty 1:11:54

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This week on Endurance State of Mind, we sit down with Louis Gagne—a cyclist, KOM chaser, and all-around ambassador for two wheels and transformation. Louis opens up about rediscovering cycling during COVID, trading in beers for big climbs, and how the bike became his therapy and his mission. From mountain biking in Mississippi to riding team-issue…