Best Victor Urquhart Smangs Podcasts (2025)

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62. The Mads Knowledge Bombs & Frej's PB Dreams 2:00:07

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In this week’s episode, you’ll get Mads answers to last week’s nerdy Q&A questions. We promise there’s plenty of great knowledge coming your way. It’s also Frej’s marathon week, so the episode kicks off with all his thoughts on how he’s planning to attack a new PB down in San Sebastián. It’s one of our longest episodes yet. Perfect for your Sunday …

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61. The Third Q&A 1:02:32

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The guys get together to talk about where they’re at right now. Frej is gearing up for the San Sebastián Marathon, and Victor is slowly easing back into training, with the Barcelona Half Marathon as his next big goal. They also take time to answer some great questions that came in through the Q&A folder. Follow us at @runnersfm on IG Join the chat …

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60. The Marathon Race Reports 1:11:38

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Frej and Victor both tackled a marathon last weekend and boy, do they have stories! In this week’s episode, the boys spill the beans on their epic race adventures from New York and Auckland. One of them just had the week of a lifetime, while the other… well, let’s say it wasn’t exactly one for the highlight reel. Running life is full of highs, lows…

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59. The Marathon Week 1:03:38

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The boys are preparing for this week’s marathons. Victor is running his debut marathon in Auckland and Frej is running the NYC marathon. They also go through the very inspiring results from Valencia Half Marathon - Andreas Almgren set a European Half Marathon record and Alfie Manthorpe ran fast and provided us with some good heat data from his CORE…

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58. The Australia Report 54:34

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Victor has landed in Australia and is preparing for his marathon debut next week. Frej has been pacing his little brother, Noa, during this year’s very interesting version of Uppsala marathon where a bomb in the middle of the course made the biggest headlines. Good stuff! Runners FM is recorded at Downtown Camper in Stockholm. Follow us at @runners…

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57. The Marathon Chat with Mads 1:38:52

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In this episode the boys are joined by their favourite Dane, Mads Taersboel, to talk about Marathon preparations. Victor ran 32km at the Malmö Marathon last weekend and is starting to get excited about his marathon debut in Auckland on November 2. Frej has put in some good marathon sessions and is also starting to feel fit for a new marathon PB att…

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56. The Swedish 10k Champs feat. Sebastian Lörstad 1:42:44

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55. The Stockholm Reunion 1:38:12

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The boys are back together in the podcast booth at Downtown Camper after Victor’s altitude camp and short visit to London. Frej has been running Sweden’s most classic race, Lidingöloppet, and finished strong with a legendary final 200m sprint. Victor has been running some good long runs at altitude and finished the week trying his luck at Vitality …

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54. The St Moritz Report Pt. II 1:40:24

2M ago1:40:24

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Victor and Mads are still in St Moritz and enjoying the last summer days in the Alps. Victor is starting to look more like a marathon runner with big sessions, together with the German, Jan Lukas Becker. Frej has nailed a good 10k specific session and been to a wedding in Bulgaria. In this episode we’re covering the last days of the World Champions…

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53. The St Moritz Report Pt. I 1:14:43

2M ago1:14:43

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Victor is with coach Mads up at St Moritz on his first altitude camp. Frej is nailing specific 10km sessions in Stockholm. Mads is joining the boys during this episode and together they go through the World Champs results so far, Mads’ continuous lactate meter project and finish off with a Q&A. Good stuff! Mads' Continuous Lactate Meter Project Exc…

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52. The Hendrik Pfeiffer Deep Dive 1:05:55

2M ago1:05:55

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Victor had a tough race in Rotterdam and Frej has been stressed. The boys are choosing some interesting bullet points from the upcoming Hendrik Pfeiffer “Training Talks” interview that will be released later this week and we discuss Frej’s upcoming marathon fuelling using MNSTRY products! Runners FM is recorded at Downtown Camper in Stockholm. Foll…

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51. The Ben Is Back 1:24:20

3M ago1:24:20

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In this episode we have Ben Felton back in town! He's in the booth, fresh after running the Stockholm Half Marathon with Frej and 20,000 other runners. Listen to the boys' race reports, future race plans and what shoes they have in their rotations at the moment. GOOD STUFF! Runners FM is recorded at Downtown Camper in Stockholm. Follow us at @runne…

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50. The Beginning Of a New Era 1:20:35

3M ago1:20:35

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In this episode we put the spotlight on the new co-host of Runners FM, Frej Ersa Engberg! Frej is a crazy guy who started to run in 2023 and clocked a 2:30 marathon before the end of that same year. The former elite football player is now coached by Victor and together they have big plans for the future. Listen to his incredible running journey and…

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49. The Goodbye But Not The End 32:41

3M ago32:41

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03. Training Talks - David Lipman and Victor Smångs 1:09:04

3M ago1:09:04

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In this third episode of Training Talks, Victor is joined by one of our favourite guests, Dr David Lipman. The topic we explore is Zone 2/LT1 training, but the conversation also wanders off into many other training related areas. If you like to listen to two running mega-nerds having a good conversation about training and adaptations, this is the e…

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02. Training Talks - Tobias Schmid from Core and Victor Smångs 47:29

3M ago47:29

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In this second episode of Training Talks Victor sits down with the mountain runner, Tobi Schmid, who is Product Manager at CORE. The conversation is a deep dive into heat training: how to do it in a proper way as a runner, the best protocols, the latest updates and news from CORE and technical advice on how to get the most out of your CORE Body Tem…

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48. The Summer Update 51:24

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In this episode, we’re catching up on the past couple of weeks—which have been packed with training and exciting events for both of us. Victor visited ON’s headquarters in Zurich and got a firsthand look at their innovative Light Spray process. Meanwhile, Andreas has been up in Åre training hard, and things might finally be turning a corner. We’ll …

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01. Training Talks - Mads And Victor 1:01:58

5M ago1:01:58

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We're adding something new here at Runners FM—welcome to the very first episode of Training Talks! These extra episodes within Runners FM are shorter, more training-focused conversations. In this debut episode, Victor sits down with his coach (and our favourite Dane), Mads Taersbøl. Mads spent the entire month of May up in St. Moritz with one of th…

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47. The Jordan Donnelly 1:05:51

5M ago1:05:51

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Diamond League came to Stockholm and so did Jordan Donnelly which gave us an opportunity to get him into the recording booth. With over 15 years of experience working with some of the top brands in the sport, his knowledge runs deep. We had a fantastic conversation covering everything from the evolution of super shoes and the creation of Usain Bolt…

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46. The Satisfy Pro Jakob Åberg 1:50:35

5M ago1:50:35

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In episode 46, we're thrilled to welcome Jakob Åberg, Satisfy Pro Runner, to the studio. In 2023, Jakob won Kullamannen 100, putting a well-deserved spotlight on his name in the ultra community. Despite being based in Stockholm, Jakob consistently logs impressive weekly mileage and manages to rack up serious elevation gain—how does he do it? We tal…

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45. The Bicarb Bible, a hip update, the importance of rear delts and Victors current running and some Netflix's "must sees" 1:32:07

6M ago1:32:07

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In this episode, Andreas shares an update on his running — and yes, believe it or not, it’s actually progressing. He also talks about his first impressions and experiences with David Grey’s “Hip Program.” Victor’s fitness is on the rise — but the real question is: could he really run a 10K in 30:30 at any given time? Special guest Robert Gorgos fro…

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44. Överträning och maraton med Daniel Pärmenäs (IN SWEDSIH) 1:25:25

6M ago1:25:25

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Hey dear listeners! Just a quick note—this episode of Runners FM is in Swedish. Up until now, all our episodes have been in English, so we know this might come as a surprise. We truly appreciate all of you tuning in, and while some episodes will now be in Swedish, we’ll continue to release content in English as well. Since Swedish is our native lan…

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43. Elov Olsson Race Report och allt du behöver veta om Ultralöpning (IN SWEDISH) 2:14:54

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Hey listeners! Just a quick note—this episode of Runners FM is in Swedish. Up until now, all our episodes have been in English, so we know this might come as a surprise. We truly appreciate all of you tuning in, and while some episodes will now be in Swedish, we’ll continue to release content in English as well. Since Swedish is our native language…

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42. The latest news 51:49

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Andreas has been busy with work, and his inability to run lately has started to take a toll on him. Running a podcast is no small task, and recently he's been feeling the strain. He believes it's time to make some changes to keep the show moving forward in a fresh and engaging direction. Meanwhile, Victor shares an update on his recent running expe…

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41. The Archibald Casteel 59:18

7M ago59:18

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In the 41st episode, we’re thrilled to be joined by Archibald Casteel. With a marathon PB of 2:10:06, Archie has established himself as a distinguished and highly respected marathon runner. But he’s far from your conventional athlete. We talk about skipping lactate testing, staying relaxed before races, and his overall ‘go with the flow’ approach t…

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40. The Third Yada Yada 52:03

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In this episode we talk about Victor becoming a millionaire, dreams of Australia, 10K tapering session, Warm-up Routines, Andreas lack of running and the “King of Moab” documentary. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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39. The Nerdy Special With Victor & Mads 1:42:57

7M ago1:42:57

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This week we have a slightly different podcast format! Andreas is in Slovenia doing a photoshoot so Victor got the honour of hosting the podcast by himself! 😱 To keep the quality of the conversation high he brought in his favourite Dane and coach, Mads Taersboel, to join the fun. They ran a Q&A covering several training topics including; short hill…

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38. The Fungi-Era 1:45:32

7M ago1:45:32

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We’re joined today by Fabian Omne, who takes us on a fascinating journey into the world of mushrooms. After experiencing a several concussions while skiing, Fabian spent three months in a dark room, searching for a way to heal. That’s when he discovered Lion's mane, which played a key role in his recovery. This experience sparked a deep passion for…

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37. The Cocktail 1:18:51

8M ago1:18:51

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How can we learn to accept when things aren't going our way? In this episode, we explore insights from Buddhism and psychedelics, reflect on our takeaways from the previous discussion on fueling and the calories-in vs. calories-out debate, and dive into how exactly it all works. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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36. The Big Energy and Fueling Special with Robert Gorgos 1:45:48

8M ago1:45:48

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Robert Gorgos, Co-Founder of MNSTRY NUTRITION, joins us on the show to dive deep into all things related to energy and performance! We pick his brain on fueling tips for race day, the optimal glucose-to-fructose ratios, drink mix vs. gels. Can you consume sugar during your LT1 sessions and still train your metabolism effectively? Plus, we discuss t…

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35. The Mix: Leverkusen 10k report, Fuelling during Marathon Training, Stress levels and Lactate knowledge 1:29:39

8M ago1:29:39

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n episode 35, we discuss Victor's 10K race in Leverkusen and how he's preparing for his upcoming race, which could qualify him for the European Championships. Andreas shares his experience with a significant change in his stress levels, highlighting just how much stress can impact performance. We also dive into how to fuel properly during training …

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34. The VB. World's craziest marathon preperation! Learn how to love the pain!? Going from XC-skiing to elite running. Marathon training on treadmills 1:39:52

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In the 34th episode of Runners FM, we’re joined by Viktor Brännmark. Now coached by Victor Smångs, Viktor shares his journey from elite cross-country skier to focusing fully on running. Andreas and Viktor go way back, and we dive into their memories from their time at the cross-country skiing gymnasium, where Viktor's love for pushing through the p…

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33. The Running Personalities + Aussie Music Quiz 1:55:01

9M ago1:55:01

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This week, we’re joined by Victor’s wife, Sheona, who’s here to help us uncover what kind of runner personality you are! Sheona dives into her unique system that categorizes runners into A, B, C... and maybe even D! Plus, we’re ending this episode with a first-ever Aussie twist: an Australian music quiz! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m…

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32. The Morgan Pearson 1:00:23

9M ago1:00:23

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In today’s episode, we’re joined by Morgan Pearson, a two-time Olympic silver medalist in team triathlon. We dive into his early career, exploring his transition from swimming to running, and ultimately, to triathlon. Morgan now resides in Lafayette, just outside Boulder, Colorado, and we’re eager to hear if Boulder really lives up to its reputatio…

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31. The Good Stuff 1:53:38

9M ago1:53:38

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Our favorite Dane, Mads Taersboel, joins us for a conversation covering a wide range of topics. Andreas has just completed his first LT1 session, and it’s clear that running plays a key role in his overall well-being. We dive into the ongoing debate about Bryan Johnson’s obsession with VO2 max and discuss why his olive oil doesn’t deserve the hate …

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30. The Second Yada Yada 51:03

9M ago51:03

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It’s been a while since we last caught up, and there’s been a lot of exciting progress. Andreas is on the verge of being able to run again, and Victor seems to be in the best shape of his life. As he approaches some crucial races, how has his training evolved? How are they adjusting his LT1 training, and what’s his approach to heat training during …

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29. The Carolina Wikström 1:40:34

10M ago1:40:34

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In episode 29 of Runners FM, we’re joined by Carolina Wikström. Carolina ran her first marathon in 2018, finishing in 3:11, and since then, she’s gone on to compete in two Olympic Games and win multiple Swedish championships. She’s overcome a fierce battle with anxiety, endured intense heat training, and is currently pushing her lactate threshold—a…

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28. The Supplementation PT.2 with Dr.David Lipman 1:17:43

10M ago1:17:43

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Back to back episode with Dr. David Lipman and this time we focus on: Protein, Magnesium, Electrolytes, Keltic salt, Mushrooms, L-Carnatine, Ozempic,Urolithin-A, Probiotics Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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27. The Supplementation. Dr. David Lipman on Creatine, D-Vitamin, Ketones, Caffeine, Beta-alanine, Nitrate, Bicarbonate 1:07:41

10M ago1:07:41

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Dr. David Lipman answers our questions about Creatine, D-Vitamin, Ketones, Caffeine, Beta-alanine, Nitrate, Bicarbonate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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26. The update: Victor didn’t race in Valencia!?, Andreas has a new coach!, what is a 10 day week and are you doing your strides? 1:27:11

10M ago1:27:11

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Victor shares the reasons behind his decision not to run the 10K in Valencia this past weekend. Moving forward, Andreas will be coached by Victor, and we dive into the details of the training plan Victor has created. Are you keeping up with your strides? If not, our tips on making them easier might help you get them done more efficiently. We also d…

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25. The Best Quotes Of 2024. Guest David Alledal On Looking Where The Energy Is Going, Handling Your Ego And Not Logging Sessions. 2:19:39

11M ago2:19:39

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David Alledal joins us in the studio for our milestone 25th episode. We’ve been eager to revisit some of the quotes that inspired us in 2024, and who better to invite than the man that shared, "Look where the energy is going." with us. Once a dedicated cyclist, David has since shifted his focus to exercise driven by compassion and more time spent w…

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24. The Reflection 1:22:15

11M ago1:22:15

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In the final episode of the year, we reflect on the lessons 2024 has taught us. We discuss the risks of quitting mid-session, explore the best methods for strengthening your mental game, and share strategies for coping with pain. Andreas opens up about how Victor’s comment—“I need to have more fun”—struck a chord with him. We also dive into what Ru…

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23. The Return Of Ben Is Running. Biggest lesson 2024? Best session 2024? Unexpected obstacle? What are you going to do outside of your comfort zone this year?  The word for next year Favourite shoes ... 1:18:25

11M ago1:18:25

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Biggest lesson 2024? Best session 2024? Unexpected obstacle? What are you going to do outside of your comfort zone this year? The word for next year Favourite shoes of the year The best unexpected piece of gear? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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22. The Test Results 1:20:23

11M ago1:20:23

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Mads has had a chance to review our test results and is now presenting them to us live. During our trip to Copenhagen, we had to conduct the tests at the hotel gym, which introduced several variables we would have preferred to control. Still, we pushed through, and now we can focus on planning our future training. We also discuss various supplement…

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21. The Heat Training 59:44

11M ago59:44

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In this episode, we take an in-depth look at heat training with Daniele Cardinale. Daniele has been overseeing and testing Victor throughout his heat training block, and during our conversation, we gain a deeper understanding of what happens to the body when heat is introduced during exercise. Is heat training similar to altitude training, or does …

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20. The Q&A With Jacob Boutera 1:20:22

12M ago1:20:22

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19. The Yada Yada. Mike Tyson VS Jake Paul, Youtube, practice your training and good recommendations 53:15

12M ago53:15

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In the 19th episode of Runners FM, we discuss the fact that Mike Tyson couldn't beat Jake Paul. Since our last episode, we've also made our debut on YouTube, and we share why we were so excited about Victor's impressive 12mmol performance. We dive into the importance of building a routine when introducing new forms of training, as it takes time and…

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18. THE NBRO SPECIAL 52:19

12M ago52:19

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"We were invited to RADIO.NBRO by the infamous founder, Anders Rømer" of what might just be the world’s best running community, NBRO in Copenhagen. We had an amazing time recording this special episode, and we hope you enjoy it as much as we did!" "Something’s cooking in Stockholm. It was love at first sight, when elite runner Victor Smångs and dir…

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17. The training talk you don't want to miss! How to do hill-sprints, heat training update, Norwegian method questions and Steve Magness appreciation 1:16:38

12M ago1:16:38

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In episode 17, we revisit Victor's heat training journey, as the team from Core has flown in from the U.S. to document his progress. We also provide an update on our current training and conditioning, and look ahead to our upcoming tests with Mads. Hill sprints are frequently praised and discussed, but how should you actually perform them, and is a…

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16. The Kristian Ulriksen. Running in Kenya, Renato Canovas "Special blocks" The benefits of having and coach, what are you willing to sacrifice 1:19:20

1y ago1:19:20

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In the 16th episode of Runners FM, we’re joined by Norwegian podcast host and elite runner Kristian Ulriksen. Kristian, known for his podcasts "Breaking Marathon Limits" and "I Det Lange Løp", is currently in Kenya training. During our conversation, he shares insights from his recent training experiences with his new coach, Jordan Donnelley. Togeth…