A Bakline Podcast
Thoughtfully exploring the unseen efforts that move the sport of running forward.
Every runner has had a question they didn’t quite know how—or who—to ask.
How do I train smarter in the heat?
What does a crew actually do in an ultra
How do I keep a running club going past one season?
How can we recruit and retain more women coaches?
We’ve asked those questions too. LEGWORK is a podcast created to explore these questions, and to celebrate the unseen efforts that keep the sport of running moving forward. We go behind the scenes with club leaders, race directors, and running community organizers to uncover the work that keeps us on the roads and trails. We talk to coaches to understand the evolving science of how we train, and we recognize the effort built into all the miles that come before we lace up for the starting line.
What matters isn’t always visible. Explore what lies beyond the shortcuts.
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07 | Fuel Smarter: Understanding How Nutrition Works in Training and Racing
A practical framework for fueling that explores the history and science of race nutrition to help you understand the products on the shelf, turning confusion into confidence. It starts with a wall ...
06 | Why the JFK 50 Ultramarathon Endures and Inspires Generations with Mike Spinnler
Most races don’t last six decades. Every November, the JFK 50 unfolds across the Appalachian Trail, a canal towpath, and country roads as a 50-mile test that has become the oldest continuously runn...
05 | The When, How, And Why of Hiring A Running Coach
Most runners think about hiring a coach only when they’re chasing a big PR or a major race. But the reality is that coaching isn’t just for elites, and it isn’t just about getting faster. The right...
04 | Mastering and Applying Heat Training Protocols for Runners
A practical guide to heat training for endurance runners —why it works, the science behind it, and how to apply protocols to boost performance year-round. Most non-elite endurance athletes are leav...
03 | Why Women Coaches Still Struggle — and What WeCOACH Is Doing About It (with Vanessa Fuchs)
In this episode of Legwork, we sit down with Vanessa Fuchs, CEO of WeCOACH, to unpack why the number of women in coaching roles plummeted after the passage of Title IX, particularly in running spor...
02 | How To Evaluate And Modify A Training Plan To Fit Your Needs
Built for first-timers and PR chasers alike, this episode expands on our blog series about how to write a training plan—showing you how to modify your own for real life, not just the ideal week. Le...
01 | Fast Women: Alison Wade on Coaching, Trends in Running Media, and Creative Fatigue
In our first episode of LEGWORK, we sat down with Alison Wade—founder of the Fast Women newsletter and one of the most thoughtful voices in running media. We talked about how her relationship with ...