Runners FM
A podcast focused on everything related to running, from training tips to race experiences. The show aims to entertain and guide listeners on their journey to becoming better runners. It covers a wide range of running topics and is available on major podcast platforms.
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100. The Original (with Andreas Almkvist)
Episode 100. Andreas Almkvist is back in the podcast booth.We talk about the year since leaving the Runners FM project, photography, running, work, life and stuff beyond running. A proper original Runners FM conversation. Good stuff! Follow us at @runnersfm on IGJoin the chat in our Strava Group.Host:Victor Urquhart Smångs @victorsmangsGuest:Andreas Almkvist @aalmkvistCHECK OUT THE RUNNE
99. The Science of the Marathon (with John Davis)
This week we’re joined by John Davis, author of "Marathon Excellence For Everyone" and the man behind Running Writings. We also put the method into practice, with plenty of ideas that will feel familiar to fans of Renato Canova, and take a look at Victor’s Valencia Marathon build.Good stuff! Follow us at @runnersfm on IGJoin the chat in our Strava Group.Host:Victor Urquhart Smångs @victo
98. The European Champion (with Arnaud Dely)
This week we sat down with European Duathlon Champion Arnaud Dely.We talk about his training, how he combines running and cycling throughout the week, lactate testing, the influence of Jan Olbrecht, and what it takes to compete at the highest level in duathlon.If you’re interested in combining running and cycling, you don’t want to miss this one.Good stuff! Follow us at @runnersfm on IGJoin t
97. The Colchester 5k Race Report (with Nils & Ben)
Nils and Ben join Victor for a full Colchester 5k race report. We break down the race, talk training and look ahead to our autumn goals. Good stuff!Good stuff! Follow us at @runnersfm on IGJoin the chat in our Strava Group.Host:Victor Urquhart Smångs @victorsmangsGuests:Nils https://strava.app.link/KP698gpnx5b Ben Felton @BenIsRunning CHECK OUT THE RUNNERS FM TV YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE! Hosted o
96. The Nomio Effect (with Evan Jager)
Olympic silver medallist Evan Jager joins us to talk about the biggest moments of his career, his work with Nomio, what he’s learned from visiting some of the world’s best runners, and why he’s excited to see what he can do over the marathon.Good stuff! Follow us at @runnersfm on IGJoin the chat in our Strava Group.Host:Victor Urquhart Smångs @victorsmangsGuest:Evan Jager @evanjagerCHECK OUT
95. The Comeback (with Yolanda Ngarambe)
Yolanda Ngarambe joins us on this week’s Runners FM.After her first ever stress fracture, she came back to win bronze in the Swedish 1500m Championships last weekend.We talk rehab, representing Sweden on the world stage, the books that shaped her summer, and what’s next.Good stuff!Follow us at @runnersfm on IGJoin the chat in our Strava Group.Host:Victor Urquhart Smångs @victorsmangsGuest:Yolanda
94. The Performance Ceiling (with Mads)
We’re very happy to have Mads back on Runners FM again. In this episode we talk nutrition, energy availability and why under fuelling might be the biggest thing holding runners back. Plus we chat about some of the latest supplement trends from the Tour de France.Good stuff! Follow us at @runnersfm on IGJoin the chat in our Strava Group.Host:Victor Urquhart Smångs @victorsmangsGuest:Mads
93. The Art of Longevity (with Anton Myhrvold)
This week I finally got to sit down with my good friend Anton Myhrvold for a conversation about longevity, consistency and passion.Anton has been one of Sweden’s best skateboarders for more than 20 years. We talk about the crazy years in Barcelona riding for Sweet Skateboards, how his mindset has changed over time, and why he’s taking care of his body more seriously today than ever before.There’s
92. The Mastermind (with Mads Taersboel)
Mads Taersboel is back on Runners FM!Victor’s coach and the mastermind behind his training blocks joins us to break down the build that led to the best shape of Victor’s career before the Berlin Half Marathon.We also dive into one of the biggest lessons from the year: nutrition and fueling. Mads explains how to fuel properly to reduce injury risk and support high volume training, before sharing hi
91. The Lactate Lesson with Aktivitus (in Swedish)
Den här veckan gästas vi på Runners FM av Johan och Jeff från Aktivitus för att prata om laktatbaserad träning.Vad är egentligen laktat? Varför har tröskelträning blivit så populärt? Och hur kan du använda laktatmätning för att träna smartare?Vi passar också på att berätta om vårt Runners FM x Aktivitus event på Downtown Camper i Stockholm den 11 juli. Dagen börjar med ett föredrag där vi går igen
90. The things i wish i knew before chasing this sport at the highest level (with matthanso)
Matthew Hansen (aka matthanso) has been a dream guest for Runners FM ever since we launched the podcast. From day one, we knew we wanted to have him on the show.Last month, Matt published a brilliant blog post on his coaching platform, Infinite Threshold Coaching, titled “things i wish i knew before chasing this sport at the highest level.” After reading it, we knew we had to get him on the podcas
89. The Jonny Dahlke
This week’s episode was recorded in Berlin with Jonny Dahlke, the day after his successful pacing job at the MAS 5K Elite Road Race. Alongside discussing what it’s like to pace a 5K at 2:40/km, we dive into Jonny’s running career, his future goals, and some nutrition topics from the perspective of two MNSTRY athletes. Good stuff!Follow us at @runnersfm on IGJoin the chat in our Strava Group.Host:V
88. The Stockholm Marathon (Frej’s Race Report)
He did it. 7th place at the Swedish Marathon Championships.It wasn’t pretty all the way through. There were good patches, bad patches and a few moments where things got really tough. We sit down and go through the race from the gun on Lidingövägen to the final celebratory lap inside Stockholm Olympic Stadium.Good stuff!RunnersFM is recorded at Downtown Camper - our fav hotel in Stockholm!Follow us
87. The Stockholm Marathon Week
The biggest week in the Swedish running calendar is finally here. In this week’s episode we dive into Frej’s final Stockholm Marathon preparations and take a closer look at the field for the Swedish Championships. With the start list now out, is a top 10 finish actually possible?Good stuff! RunnersFM is recorded at Downtown Camper - our fav hotel in Stockholm!Follow us at @runnersfm on IGJoin
86. The Last Marathon Prep (with Mads)
The last 10 days before Stockholm Marathon. How should you think and prepare during the final days before race day?Coach Mads joins us for a chat about the final preparations before the marathon: carb loading, heat training, fueling, sleeping well, not messing with your routines and how to think around the last sessions before race day. Probably a good one to listen to if you’re running Stockholm
85. The Stockholm Marathon Guide (with Emma Fridsell)
This week we sat down with Emma Fridsell at Downtown Camper for a full Stockholm Marathon chat ahead of race day.We answer all of Emma’s marathon questions, from nutrition, carb loading and caffeine to pacing, race day nerves, electrolytes and gels. We’re also breaking down the Stockholm Marathon course, atmosphere, Västerbron and what first-timers should expect from the day.A good guide for anyon
84. The Lactate Chat (with Dan Breen)
This week’s podcast: a deep dive with Aussie coach Dan Breen (Arete, Sydney) on lactate, training protocols, periodisation and how to dial in intensity in training.Plus, time in the podcast booth with Victor and Frej, catching up on their training weeks and Frej’s win at the Västerås Half Marathon. Good stuff! Runners FM is recorded at Downtown Camper in Stockholm - the best hotel in tow
83. The Nomio 10k (with Ben Felton and Jacob Simonsen)
In this week’s episode, we’re joined in the podcast booth by Ben Felton and Jacob Simonsen. They both ran the Nomio 10K in Bålsta, just outside Stockholm last Sunday. Listen to their race reports and hear what’s next on their radar for the rest of 2026. Good stuff!Runners FM is recorded at Downtown Camper in Stockholm - the best hotel in town!Follow us at @runnersfm on IGJoin the chat in our Strav
82. The Comeback (with John Kingstedt)
This week, we sat down in the podcast studio at Downtown Camper with Swedish elite runner John Kingstedt. He’s been through a tough few years, and just a year ago running wasn’t even on the table. Last weekend, he returned to run a marathon PB in Hannover. Listen to this powerful comeback story as John opens up about depression, doubt, and the road back. Good stuff! Runners FM is recorded at
81. The Cole Gibbens
This week, Frej joins us straight from Hannover, where he’s just celebrated a big success.Pacing his younger brother Noa to a new marathon PB and a Swedish Championship qualifier for the Stockholm Marathon.Cole Gibbens also joins the boys to talk about his build-up to the London Marathon which unfortunately ended (just like Victor’s Stockholm Marathon build) with a stress reaction. A great convers
80. The Jake Smith
The boys are back in the podcast booth at Downtown Camper to talk about their build up to Stockholm Marathon. Victor shares some unfortunate news following his MRI scan, while Frej is fired up to kick off his marathon training. They’re joined by British elite runner Jake Smith, who brings insight and motivation from his own build towards the London Marathon. One of the best episodes yet! Don’t mis
79. The Berlin Half Marathon Recap
The boys were in Berlin last weekend for their first A-goal race of the season. They’re diving into everything that went down in Germany, with race reports and a solid recap from the sub65 man Ben Felton (Ben Is Running). Tune in! Good stuff! RunnersFM is recorded at Downtown Camper - our fav hotel in Stockholm!Follow us at @runnersfm on IGJoin the chat in our Strava Group.Hosts:Victor Urquha
78. The Berlin HM race week
It’s Berlin race week, and the boys are lining up for their first A-goal race of the season. The past few weeks haven’t been without challenges, but in this episode, the goals are set. Tune in for a look at their final workouts, how they’re sharpening up, and the supplements they’re using in the last stretch to make sure those PBs get smashed in Berlin. Good stuff!RunnersFM is recorded at Downtown
77. The Cooper Cawthra
On this episode, we welcome Cooper Cawthra! Just one month after signing with Under Armour to join the Mission Run Professional Team, he made a statement in Boston, running 3:33.85 to shave three seconds off his 1500m PB 🤯In this week’s episode, you’ll hear Cooper’s incredible journey, from essentially recruiting himself into college and Texas A&M University to now competing with the best in t
76. The Kristine Eikrem
In this week’s episode, we’re very happy to welcome the extremely talented Norwegian runner Kristine Eikrem. Kristine recently made her marathon debut in Tokyo, running an impressive 2:28:57.Tune in to hear about her journey from a standout junior athlete to a high-altitude marathon grinder. There’s plenty of great insight to take away from this one. Good stuff!Follow us at @runnersfm on IGJoin th
75. The 4th Q&A + Reunion
The boys are back in the podcast booth, at Downtown Camper, after Victor’s time at the Santa Pola Camp. With four weeks to go until the Berlin Half Marathon, they chat through the plan leading into their PB attempts and how training is shaping up. They also dig deep into nutrition and supplements after loads of listener questions on both. Good stuff! Follow us at @runnersfm on IGJoin the chat
74. The Jake Barraclough
In this week’s episode, we finally welcome our most requested guest yet. We caught up with Jake Barraclough (Ran To Japan) directly from Japan. Tune in for an engaging conversation about Jake's Japanese-style training methods, his crazy high mileage and his middle distance training. We also also discuss Jake's Brooks shoe rotation, his ambitious goals for 2026, and much more. You don’t want to mis
73. The Barcelona Half Marathon race reports with Jan Lukas Becker and Ben Felton
The boys are back after a hugely successful weekend in Barcelona! This episode is all about the action at the 2026 Barcelona Half Marathon.Hear Frej’s story about his personal best performance, as well as Victor’s strong pacing effort that helped Ben Felton achieve a new PB of 65:22.We also get a magical race report from the fastest runner at the Santa Pola camp, Jan Lukas Becker, who smashed his
72. The Barcelona Half Marathon chat with Ben Felton
In this episode, leading up to the Barcelona Half Marathon, the boys are joined once again by Ben Felton (Ben is Running), who looks to be in the best shape of his life. The focus is on this week’s race in Barcelona, with all of them taking part. You’ll hear each runner’s goals and expectations as they prepare to battle it out on the streets of Barcelona this Sunday. Good stuff!Follow us at @runne
71. The Half Marathon preparations
The boys are getting ready for next week’s Half Marathon in Barcelona. Frej is back in Stockholm while Victor is at a training camp with friends in Santa Pola, Spain.For the third time, they welcome nutritionist Robert Gorgos from MNSTRY to the show. Tune in as Robert shares insights on some exciting new race preparation products from MNSTRY and explains how to prepare for a Half Marathon in the b
70. The Alicante Trip
The boys are recording this episode live from a Brooks event in Alicante, Spain. Frej is coming off a huge performance, smashing his indoor 3000m personal best by 16 seconds with Victor on pacing duties. They’ve also officially locked in their first A-goal race of the season: the Berlin Half Marathon for both of them. Tune in to hear their race goals and what’s coming next. And also hear about our
69. The Base Training with Mads
The boys are finally back together in the podcast booth for the first time in nearly three months, and the energy is predictably high! They’re joined by their favourite Dane, Mads Taersboel, for a deep dive into base training, the different energy systems, and what we’re really trying to achieve at this stage of the season. Good stuff! Runners FM is recorded at Downtown Camper in Stockholm.Fo
68. The Anton Gustafsson
In this week’s episode, the boys are joined by Swedish ultra runner Anton Gustafsson.Anton is a three time Swedish 100km champion who regularly logs 270km training weeks. Tune in to hear how easy he thinks it will be to run a sub30 10k and whether he enjoys being called the Swedish Jake Barraclough.There was also some live drama during the podcast recording that you won't want to miss (yes, Victor
67. The Past and the Future
The first episode of 2026! The boys look back at their 2025 results and start planning for the 2026 spring season. There’s some solid reflection and analysis, and the motivation is high going into the new year. Ben Felton also sent us a message where he shares some inspiring time goals for his 2026 season. Good stuff!Follow us at @runnersfm on IGJoin the chat in our Strava Group.Hosts:Victor Urquh
66. The Hendrik Pfeiffer
In this week’s episode, we’re finally releasing our training talk with Hendrik Pfeiffer. Victor and Hendrik sat down for a great conversation about his training back in August 2025 and we’ve been saving it until now. Coming off a huge new personal best of 2:06:45 in Valencia, there’s no better time to hear how one of Europe’s top marathoners trains and prepares for peak performance. This one’s pac
65. The Valencia Report
This week on Runners FM, the boys chat through everything that happened in Valencia last weekend. A few speedy and entertaining runners sent in their race reports, giving the pod lots to dig into. Meanwhile, Frej and Victor both cleared 200+ km last week as they keep building toward fast half marathon times in 2026.Good stuff! Runners FM is recorded at Downtown Camper in Stockholm.Follow us a
64. The Return of Matt Fox
Matt Fox is back on Runners FM!In this week’s episode, we check in with a former guest you’ve been begging to have back on the show. MATT FOX shares his thoughts on how to crack a sub2:20 marathon, dives into some of life’s bigger questions, and lets us in on what’s going on in his world right now.You don’t want to miss this one. Good stuff!Follow us at @runnersfm on IGJoin the chat in our Strava
63. The San Sebastián Marathon Race Report
This week is all about Frej’s race report from San Sebastián. How did it feel coming off the good vibes at the NYC Marathon? Could he dial in, stay focused, and deliver at full capacity once again? Tune in to hear our guy tell the story of his final race of the year, where the goal was a solid new PB. Good stuff!Follow us at @runnersfm on IGJoin the chat in our Strava Group.Hosts:Victor Urquhart S
62. The Mads Knowledge Bombs & Frej's PB Dreams
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 long run. Good stuff!00:00 Victor & Frej45
61. The Third Q&A
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 IGJoin the chat in our Strava Group.Hosts:Victor Urquhart Smångs
60. The Marathon Race Reports
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, and everything in between. But quitting? Not an
59. The Marathon Week
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 monitor which he wore during the race. Good
58. The Australia Report
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 @runnersfm on IGJoin the chat in our Strava Group.Hosts
57. The Marathon Chat with Mads
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 attempt coming up in San Sebastian.Good stuff!Runners F
56. The Swedish 10k Champs feat. Sebastian Lörstad
The boys have been running the Swedish 10k Champs. Frej had a great day and ran a massive PB (and importantly beat William Poromaa!) Victor wasn’t as happy with his performance and just wants to put the race behind him.Today's special guest is the winner of the 10k Swedish Champs, 17-year-old star talent Sebastian Lörstad! He came to visit the podcast booth to tell us about his race, his training
55. The Stockholm Reunion
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 10 000m in London together with the man
54. The St Moritz Report Pt. II
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 Championship, talking about Mad’s continuous
53. The St Moritz Report Pt. I
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 ProjectExclusive for RunnersFM listeners: early acce
52. The Hendrik Pfeiffer Deep Dive
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.Follow us at @runnersfm on IGJoin the chat in our Strava
51. The Ben Is Back
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 @runnersfm on IGJoin the chat in our Strava Group.Hosts:Vi
50. The Beginning Of a New Era
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 get inspired by the future marathon plans that the
49. The Goodbye But Not The End
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03. Training Talks - David Lipman and Victor Smångs
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 episode for you. Good stuff! Hosted on Acast.
02. Training Talks - Tobias Schmid from Core and Victor Smångs
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 Temperature Sensor. Good stuff! Hosted on Acast
48. The Summer Update
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 be taking a short break for vacation, but don’t wor
01. Training Talks - Mads And Victor
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 the world’s top triathletes, and he shares what they'v
47. The Jordan Donnelly
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’s spikes, to what it really means to be race-read
46. The Satisfy Pro Jakob Åberg
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 talk about his training strategies, including wh
45. The Bicarb Bible, a hip update, the importance of rear delts and Victors current running and some Netflix's "must sees"
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 from MNSTRY Nutrition joins the show to talk about thei
44. Överträning och maraton med Daniel Pärmenäs (IN SWEDSIH)
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 language, we’re excited to share a bit more of oursel
43. Elov Olsson Race Report och allt du behöver veta om Ultralöpning (IN SWEDISH)
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, we’re excited to share a bit more of ourselves t
42. The latest news
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 experiences, offering a global running report from his
41. The Archibald Casteel
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 to training and competition. We also break down a t
40. The Third Yada Yada
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.
39. The Nerdy Special With Victor & Mads
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 sprints, heat training, Norwegian Threshold tr
38. The Fungi-Era
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 mushrooms, leading him to create what may be the
37. The Cocktail
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.
36. The Big Energy and Fueling Special with Robert Gorgos
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 the incredible challenge of running across Ame
35. The Mix: Leverkusen 10k report, Fuelling during Marathon Training, Stress levels and Lactate knowledge
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 sessions, especially as marathon-specific workouts
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
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 pain was remarkable. We also explore what it's
33. The Running Personalities + Aussie Music Quiz
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 more information.
32. The Morgan Pearson
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 reputation on social media.We also have some listener quest
31. The Good Stuff
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 it gets.Victor is gearing up for his major races,
30. The Second Yada Yada
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 this block of preparation? Hosted on Acast. See ac
29. The Carolina Wikström
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—all while navigating the challenges of pregnancy. H
28. The Supplementation PT.2 with Dr.David Lipman
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.
27. The Supplementation. Dr. David Lipman on Creatine, D-Vitamin, Ketones, Caffeine, Beta-alanine, Nitrate, Bicarbonate
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.
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?
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 discuss the importance of the straight strata curve
25. The Best Quotes Of 2024. Guest David Alledal On Looking Where The Energy Is Going, Handling Your Ego And Not Logging Sessions.
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 with his family rather than on his performance
24. The Reflection
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 Runners FM is truly about and outline the path forwa
