In Episode #36, we interview Peter Rea, the head coach of the elites with ZAP Fitness-Reebok. Peter shares his training philosophy with ZAP including insights from his mentors Pete Pfitzinger and Bill Squires, two of the greatest marathon coaches of all-time. Plus, learn more about how he translates these concepts to the everyday athlete that might attend running camps at ZAP in North Carolina.

As the intro topic this week, we sound off on two recent articles which are linked below for reference:

- Nick Symmonds on ways to make track and field more interesting to watch:

https://www.motivrunning.com/running-life/the-voice-of-the-athlete/whats-wrong-with-pro-track-and-field/amp/

- Outside Magazine article on the mile vs. the marathon:

https://www.outsideonline.com/2230186/fast-mile-more-impressive-slow-marathon