I’m not sure why I enjoy this podcast so much but I’m okay with it. Kirk and Brakken’s conversation style and relationship make this podcast so easy to listen to. I certainly don’t enjoy running enough to listen to podcasts about it but here I am. They provide great information in an understandable way and don’t seem to be pushing any products or covert marketing schemes which is very rare these days.

From expert knowledge to entertaining conversations, this podcast has it all. After listening to all TRP podcasts in reverse order, I’d recommend starting at the beginning. 100% this podcast will make you a better runner.

100 PODIUMS. Since June 2021 — and it still doesn’t feel real. Back in June ’21, I started listening to The Running Public podcast. That’s when things changed. The training plan, the mindset, the fire they preach — it all clicked. I started seeing real growth, not just in my running, but in who I was becoming. What began as a goal to push my limits turned into something way bigger. Every race, every setback, every “let’s go” moment — they built the athlete standing here now. Massive PRs across the board. But more than that… growth. Grit. Gratitude. Huge thanks to Kirk and Brakken for shaping this journey — and to the running community that kept me showing up, grinding, and chasing the next level. Here’s to the next hundred. 🥇💪🔥

I love this podcast and get so much useful training advice here. I love the fact that they are rooted in track experience and can discuss a high level of performance in a manner that is relatable to the average runner.

From the start, these guys have both entertained and informed, every episode. Two of the best in the business.

Information is amazing, these guys are experts within the running field and provide resources for ALL types of runners (whether you are training or wanting to just maintain health)! Highly recommend subscribing!!

Really love listening to these guys while running or just thinking about running

My favorite podcast! Congratulations on 5 years, I have been listening for over 3 years and just started listening to the early episodes. I am in the minority being mostly OCR, so really appreciate that content, but enjoy it all ! Thanks- Evan Eirich

Day one listener here, haven’t run in 6 months and still look forward to listening every week. If all they talked about was slice bread every episode I’d probably still listen.

Great podcast, great content, great hosts. Listen to every episode.

Ya got me! Nevermind, nevermind. Think I was hungry when I made that comment. Lesson learned!

Thank you for bringing Lisa back on for your latest episode. Listening to her running around Milwaukee was inspiring for a fellow non competitive runner. Im always looking for ways outside of racing to make my runs feel purposeful. Love the podcast.

Best fitness podcast on the planet. Hosted by two elite athletes and fitness minds. Love that they allow all athletes a platform, even if the athletes are politically maligned, which melts the snowflakes hearts 😝

I have gotten loads of implementable strategies from this podcast. I am a swimmer + runner and love their training philosophies. I’ve written them with questions and they’ve responded thoroughly with great advice. Great stuff, great guys.

I want to give a huge thank you to Kirk, Brakken and The Running Public Training Plan. With the advice and guidance of the Pod and training plan, I’ve been able to improve my running metrics with each race. Consistency is King as they like to say. On the podcast, they break down the complexity’s of running into understandable terminology and actions steps for all skill levels. You guys are making a huge difference for the 40+ everyday runner out here. I highly recommend this podcast to all listeners. Keep up the good work!!

Easily digestible and trusted running knowledge for all levels of fitness. Naturally integrating their personalities and experiences into extremely valuable content if you are chasing a podium or just trying to improve your overall fitness. Have been listening for years and implementing their training methods and race strategies. Keep up the great content and analogies! Thank you.

This podcast truly embraces, educates, and empowers all levels and types of runners.

Brakken and Kirk, Thank you for so many hours insight and knowledge mixed with laughs. Weather in the car or on a run, TRP is a go to for me. Also highly recommend to anyone considering it the running public training plan! Great value!

I have really enjoyed this podcast. The strategies discussed, different approaches and ways of thinking have opened my mind to new ways of training. The athlete interviews are always amazing, I get excited when episodes are long because the content is full of great takeaways. Thank you The Running Public - keep it up!

Been listening since its inception, and as someone who has dabbled in all sorts of racing and coaching, this podcast covers every aspect of running you could hope for. Whether you’re a high school cross country runner trying to improve, a 40 year old mother of 5 trying to PR the marathon, or a hybrid athlete trying to break a certain time barrier in Hyrox — these dudes have you covered. They’re good at what they do and they don’t have to pump their chest out to do so.

Came for the training tips, stayed for the squirrel saga. Keeps me entertained and informed while training for ultras and making pots all day in my studio! (PS thank you for not having ads.)

I have been listening to the running public since the beginning and it continues to produce insightful and helpful information to help be a better competitor and improve my training. Thanks for the continued great content and remaining true to yourselves!!!

What do you get when you take two wise and experienced runners and OCR athletes, add in solid interviews with successful athletes, personal stories, an unbelievable amount of analogies and a splash of humor? You get the Running Public. Technical but still simple, funny but on point, this is the podcast for OCR/Running fans as well as those who want to improve as athletes. Update for 2024: still the best!

Listening to this podcast is unquestionably the best investment I’ve made in my running.

This podcast is the hammer that hits the nail right on the head in the running community!! Such a wide variety of incredible guests and knowledge within the broad sport we call running!!

A long-term listener from day 1! If you are into running- trail, road, mountain, Hybrid and/ or OCR this PodCast is a must! From Elite to beginner athletes there are always great take-aways! Huge shout out to Kirk and Brakken who always entertain, inform, and provide golden nuggets of information every episode!

Weekly insights and tips for runners of all levels! I love the show and listen every week. How is this ad free? Also, this is THE BEST podcast from a former bachelor contestant.

Great podcast that is very informative for all levels and ages of runners. Very entertaining and they apply real life to training.

Started listening to this podcast for some training related tips and topics. My favorites were always the training Tuesdays where they really break down the nitty-gritty science behind training and how to optimize it to fit your specific needs. —-More recently, I started listening to some of the Q&A, and the guest interviews just for something to listen to while driving around at work. Kirk and Brakken do a great job making you feel like you’re part of the conversation, and like you’ve known them for years. —-Definitely a great listen. The only potential barrier to entry for new listeners would be the off-topic conversation at the start of each episode. As a new listener, it’s hard to care about people you’ve never met, but once you start listening to a few episodes, it’s interesting to “catch up with the guys.” —-like I said, it’s always a good listen, and they do a great job keeping the conversation engaging. —-Ps.@ Brakken: Good luck dealing with the paparazzi.

Out of all the losers from that show this is the only worthy podcast. If you are looking to be a better and healthier person using running as an activity this is the podcast you want to listen. A lot of good information with a touch of comedy.

Without a doubt…not even close. Keep it up, studs.

Learn something new every week!

You’re insight on running and fitness is the best! Thank you and for anyone reading this you’ll love the tangents and rabbit holes

A great podcast based off real experiences.

Long time listener. My best friends on daily runs and they don’t even know it. Keep it up gents! Love your content!

I needed Episode 395 to start the new year. When you can’t train…exercise! Brakken and Kirk help me take my average effort “base hits” of exercise and inspire me to convert the effort into “home runs” of training. They are the “moneyball mentality” of the running / OCR / hybrid fitness space synthesizing their years of experience through current efforts into practical and relevant application to help the “average” and the “all star” succeed.

Awesome podcast… I’m mostly a runner but enjoy the OCR talk also. I’ve gotten a ton of very useful info out of this podcast… really appreciate it. Lots of good tips and information on training. Hosts make for easy and entertaining listening. I always look forward to new episodes. Keep up the good work.

then you must listen to this podcast. Even though I have been running over 25 yrs, I learn something new in almost every episode. The hosts have very different personalities, and together they work extremely well. They are both very knowledgeable. There is a great mix of training, philosophy, and entertainment. Training Tuesday episode are full of useful information on running (all distances, surfaces, and types of competitions) as well as strength training. The athletes they interview also are diverse and offer great insights. This show is a great addition to a long run.

Brakken and Kirk are fantastic in their knowledge and execution of their podcast. This is hands down my favorite podcast. I have enjoyed their training plan and it has greatly improved my running structure. Thank you both for your responses to my multiple requests for input. Shane McEwan IG Trail_runner48

These guys are “real” - bringing relevant topics to athletes, whether it’s runners, OCR, or hybrid. Always a way of making it entertaining and informative! As an athlete of one of the hosts, these guys really care about putting out information to make you better!

Brakken & Kirk are great hosts with amazing insight on improving your running game!

This is my go-to running podcast. Nothing else combines actionable training advice and interviews with atheletes and professionals in the running world. Other podcasts talk high-level about training and racing, but these guys have a knack for going into the weeds and explaining things in a way that actually has increased my training and racing performance. The only complaint I have is that the software they use to record the podcast has a delay (I think on Kirk's end) that can occasionally make it difficult to listen to. It's a small price to pay, though, for the wealth of knowledge they share with the running community.

Like listening to a comfy sweater. It’s just what you want and you can go back to it again and again and again. Really great on long runs too.

These two are super knowledgeable about running in general and OCR training. They are also really fun to listen to- great banter and awesome tangents. It was my most listened to podcast of 2023!

Trying to win the contest but my reviews aren’t posting which is a bummer. So I like the show. My wife even recognizes the beginning jingle because I listen to much. Happy New Year!

Brakken and Kirk are a wealth of running knowledge! I started listening a year ago and have loved every episode. Best relatable running content out there!

I don’t even remember when they said it but once they were talking about when it’s ‘okay’ to take a rest day and it’s something that I still say to myself when I’m just too tired to get up in the morning and run. They said something to the affect of ‘when you replace your normal workout with sleep, that’s when you know you’re too tired to work out that day.’ It was one of the first times I’ve heard of trainers actually giving their followers permission to be human. Love the podcasts, I always do my meal prep to the Sunday release and of course Training Tuesday is the perfect one to listen during a run.

I found this podcast in a comment section on Reddit and I am so glad to have stumbled upon that thread. These guys are extremely enjoyable to listen to and I have learned so much about running and how to improve from their Training Tuesday segments. Highly recommend to anyone who is into running, OCR, or fitness in general. You will look forward to every Tuesday and Friday.

The Running Public reinforces endurance training fundamentals and introduces new concepts to consider. They do an excellent job of diving into the weeds while also keeping it simple. The podcast is both educational and entertaining!

I have been listening to Kirk and Brakken for a few years now. I really love to listen to the interviews on long runs these days. Obstacle racing was a huge part of fitness journey so I originally connected with them on this level. Despite not much OCR these days I continue to love hearing these two banter and discuss all things running! The guests and content never gets old I am constantly taking things away from this podcast, highly recommend giving it a listen.