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The RUNEGADE Podcast

The RUNEGADE Podcast

By: Mark and Todd
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RUNEGADE | Real Talk on Running, Endurance, and the Human Grind Life is hard. Run. This Podcast Helps. We believe running is about more than just miles and times - it’s about the process to become better. Mark (newbie runner who started in 2023 to fight the dad bod) and Todd (amateur runner since 2016, turned a brutal 5-hour marathon into a 3:47 PR) have real conversations with coaches, athletes, everyday runners, underdogs, elites, and adventurers. Each episode explores: • Honest running journeys and transformations • Marathon, half marathon & ultramarathon training • Trail and road running & endurance mindset • Motivation, consistency, injury recovery & nutrition • When to follow the rules… and when to trust your gut No grifting. No perfect runners. Just real stories, practical advice, and the courage to keep showing up. Defy the rules. Chase big goals, you belong here. In a world of runners, be a RUNEGADE. Mark & Todd Ordinary runners. Extraordinary conversations.Mark and Todd Running & Jogging
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  • E63: Is Foot Health the New Sleep? | Mark and Kyle Sisson

    E63: Is Foot Health the New Sleep? | Mark and Kyle Sisson
    Jul 15 2026
    “Foot health is the new sleep. Nobody pays attention to foot health but everything we do when we’re active depends on our contact with the ground.” - Mark SissonThis episode is sponsored by Thrive Protein | Canadian made supplements, nutrition, and hydration to fuel all your adventures. Check them out: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thrive Protein⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use the code RUNEGADE to save 20% off your order.Mark and Kyle Sisson dive deep into the overlooked importance of foot health, the pitfalls of modern footwear, and how minimalism can transform both your athletic performance and longevity. It’s a conversation that might just make you rethink how - and what - you wear on your feet every day.In this episode, we cover:The critical role of sensory input from the feet in maintaining balance, posture, and reducing injuryHow thick, cushioned shoes have contributed to foot muscle atrophy and increased injury ratesThe science behind the kinetic chain and why your feet are the foundation of overall healthMark’s personal story of injury caused by traditional running shoes and his evolution towards barefoot-inspired footwearKyle’s journey from sports-shoe geek to founder of Peluva, a brand dedicated to foot healthThe physics of walking, running, and even golf in minimalist footwear and why it makes a differenceHow shoe design influences posture, circulation, and long-term foot healthThe innovative features of Peluva shoes that promote toe splay, independence, and circulationPractical tips for strengthening your feet with minimal footwear and the transformative effects seen in days and weeksConnect with Peluva, Mark and Kyle:Get Peluva Here and SaveMark Sisson on Instagram: @marksissonprimalPeluva on Instagram: @wearpeluvaMark's New Book: Born to WalkMark on X: @Mark_SissonRemember, foot health is the foundation of most mobility issues and a key piece of the longevity puzzle. Instead of hiding your feet in restrictive shoes, consider the power of minimalist footwear and conscious movement. After all, the way your feet feel today could determine your vitality tomorrow.We thank Mark and Kyle for being RUNEGADEs.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Save $$$ with RUNEGADE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - friends of the podcast offering great savings to RUNEGADE listeners.Connect with Todd, Mark and Harvey:​Email: runegadepodcast@gmail.com​Todd on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@altramarathonman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠​Mark on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@runclemark⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠​Harvey on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@altra_harvey⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠​⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RUNEGADE on Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Path Projects⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | our favourite running gear and apparel. Look great and perform to your potential by gearing up with Path Projects. Elite running gear and apparel, by runners, for runners. Hats, T-shirts, base liners, hoodies, shorts, jackets ... everything performs. Use code TRP10 for 10% off (limited time)
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • E62: I Thought I Didn’t Need a Coach… Until I Got One | With Jason Fitzgerald

    E62: I Thought I Didn’t Need a Coach… Until I Got One | With Jason Fitzgerald
    Jul 9 2026
    Unlocking Running Potential with Jason Fitzgerald of ⁠Strength Running ⁠⁠Welcome to RUNEGADE - You Belong HereFull transparency, my marathon time has plateaued. After lowering my PB from 5 hours to 3:47, I have hovered around 4 hours for over 3 years. I’m working with Jason to unlock my untapped running potential … if your story is similar, follow along as we train over the next 10 months.This episode is sponsored by Thrive Protein | Canadian made supplements, nutrition, and hydration to fuel all your adventures. Check them out: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thrive Protein⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use the code RUNEGADE to save 20% off your order.In this episode, listen and watch coaching in real-time, as Jason begins coaching Todd towards his long-term running goals - applicable to all runners.​Follow Todd on StravaJason Fitzgerald is a 2:39 marathoner, USATF-certified coach, and founder of Strength Running. Since 2010, he has guided tens of thousands of runners to faster times and fewer injuries through smart, strength-based training. A former collegiate track athlete, Jason blends science, experience, and practicality to help athletes train better, race stronger, and stay healthy for the long haul - making him one of the most trusted voices in modern endurance running.And he's Todd running coach: since the last week of May 2026, Jason has been focusing Todd on the long-term approach to running and racing.Jason shares his insights on building resilience, long-term planning, pacing, and integrating strength into your routine. Good for all runners, if you're stuck at a plateau or just starting out, learn why your greatest breakthroughs often come from dropping the ego and leaning into expert advice.In this episode:​Redefining resilience and wisdom in training, not just speed​Importance of long-term planning and cyclical training cycles​How to approach base training: speed work, strength, and skills​Pacing long and short races: the art of effort and precision​The role of heart rate versus pace - when and how to use each​Common pitfalls for adult runners and how to avoid them​Lessons from the pros - the season before the season​The personal journey from reluctant athlete to passionate coachYou also might enjoy Jason's other appearances:​You Only Faster:​You Faster, This FallTodd's pace details to help gauge your running paces and performances:​Easy pace: 5:15 to 6:00/km (8:03 to 9:40/mile)​Tempo: 4:20 to 4:30/km (6:58 to 7:14/mile)​5km Pace: 4:00 to 4:10/km (6:26 to 6:43/mile)​Mile Pace: 3:40 to 3:50/km (5:54 to 6:11/mile)​Marathon Pace: 5:00 to 5:10/km (8:03 to 8:19/mile)​PR: 6:11 mile, 20:30 5km, 1:37 half, 3:47 marathon, 10:59 50mileConnect with Jason Fitzgerald:​⁠⁠Strength Running⁠⁠​⁠⁠⁠iTunes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠​⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠​⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠​X: ⁠⁠⁠@JasonFitz1⁠⁠⁠​Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@jasonfitz1⁠⁠⁠In a world of runners, be a RUNEGADE.Keep showing up, keep asking questions, and remember - progress is a process, not a moment. Sometimes the best step forward is just dialing inStay tuned for more insights, and follow along as we unlock your next level with Jason's coaching, together.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Save $$$ with RUNEGADE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - friends of the podcast offering great savings to RUNEGADE listeners.Connect with Todd, Mark and Harvey:​Email: runegadepodcast@gmail.com​Todd on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@altramarathonman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠​Mark on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@runclemark⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠​Harvey on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@altra_harvey⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠​⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RUNEGADE on Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Path Projects⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | our favourite running gear and apparel. Look great and perform to your potential by gearing up with Path Projects. Elite running gear and apparel, by runners, for runners. Hats, T-shirts, base liners, hoodies, shorts, jackets ... everything performs. Use code TRP10 for 10% off (limited time)
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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • E61: Running Really Far | Mika Thewes And The Dawn of Mega Long Distances

    E61: Running Really Far | Mika Thewes And The Dawn of Mega Long Distances
    Jul 2 2026
    "For a distance like 200, you just got to break it up station to station and don't think, 'Oh my gosh, I'm running 200 miles." - Mika ThewesThis episode is sponsored by Thrive Protein | Canadian made supplements, nutrition, and hydration to fuel all your adventures. Check them out: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thrive Protein⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use the code RUNEGADE to save 20% off your order.In a masterclass of endurance and unyielding resilience, Mika Thewes once again etched her name into ultrarunning lore by claiming the women’s title at the 2026 Tahoe 200, storming to second overall in an astonishing 51:10:26.A vegan powerhouse with one of the deepest 200-mile résumés on the planet, Thewes turned the rugged Sierra Nevada single-loop into another showcase of disciplined pacing, mental fortitude, and quiet dominance, adding yet another chapter to her remarkable legacy of pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in the ultra world.Mika is not your average ultra runner; she's a force of nature, a relentless spirit who has conquered some of the most grueling races on the planet. With over 17 races exceeding 200 miles under her belt, Mika has not only survived but thrived in the ultra-endurance world. Her accolades include winning the Bigfoot 200 twice and setting a course record on her fifth attempt, as well as standing tall on the podium as the female champion of the Tahoe 200 in 2026. Mika's journey is a testament to the power of the human spirit, showcasing her ability to push through the toughest moments with unwavering determination and grit.But Mika's story is more than just about races and records. It's about a mindset that refuses to quit, a philosophy that every run is a chance to finish what you start. From her humble beginnings as a non-athlete to becoming an elite ultrarunner, to navigating the brutal climbs of the Tour de Geants or finding solace in the breathtaking scenery of the Alps, Mika's adventures are as much about the journey as they are about the destination. Her story is an inspiration to anyone looking to push their limits and discover what they're truly capable of.In this episode:​Mika's journey from a non-athlete to ultra legend​Teaching yourself to never, ever quit during a race​How top ultra runners approach fueling, gear, and plan​The surprisingly meditative nature of ultra running​The importance of adaptive problem-solving​Naps, bivvies, and dirt naps explained​The mental and physical recovery after 200 miles​What's on Mika's 2026 race calendar​Gear choices, playlist obsessions​Finding Bigfoot and the mysteries in the wildernessFind More Mika Here:​Instagram: @sugarcrashveganIf you’re inspired to chase giant distances, Mika’s journey reminds us that the human spirit and a well-placed mindset are sometimes more crucial than the miles or the gear. Remember: break the race into manageable pieces, fuel with what works, and always leave room for a nap. Your epic adventure starts with one small step - and the belief you won’t quit.We thank Mika for becoming a RUNEGADE.In a world of runners, be a RUNEGADE.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Save $$$ with RUNEGADE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - friends of the podcast offering great savings to RUNEGADE listeners.Connect with Todd, Mark and Harvey:​Email: runegadepodcast@gmail.com​Todd on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@altramarathonman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠​Mark on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@runclemark⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠​Harvey on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@altra_harvey⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠​⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RUNEGADE on Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Path Projects⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | our favourite running gear and apparel. Look great and perform to your potential by gearing up with Path Projects. Elite running gear and apparel, by runners, for runners. Hats, T-shirts, base liners, hoodies, shorts, jackets ... everything performs. Use code TRP10 for 10% off (limited time)
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    1 hr and 2 mins
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