Spewak Training Podcast

Spewak Training is a personalized running coaching business that caters to runners of all abilities and levels. Our podcast shares the incredible stories of our athletes, expertise from our coaches, and more!

Spewak Training Podcast is a sports podcast hosted by Spewak Training, with 16 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Spewak Training hosts Spewak Training Podcast, a sports show with 16 episodes published.

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  From Softball to Cross Country: Alana Shain’s Late-Start Running Journey in the Bay Area #16

  Sep 23, 202633 min

  In this episode of the Spewak Training Podcast, host Mark Spewak talks with longtime Spewak Training athlete Alana Shain, joining virtually from the Bay Area, about her path from being a collegiate D3 softball player at Williams College who disliked running to becoming a committed runner during COVID after her gym closed. Alana shares how a virtual half marathon sparked her love for the sport, led her to chase goals like a sub-two half and a Boston Qualifier, and eventually brought her into the Bay Area’s USATF Pacific Association racing scene with cross country, track, and road racing through teams like Oakland Track Club and a women’s club. She discusses balancing training with life as a physician, mom, and wife, the value of community and racing skills, and a “bounce back” mindset that helps both in running and work.In today's episode, you will hear about such topics as: Virtual Connections and Balance Scheduling Runs as a Busy Mom Doctor Bounce Back Mentality in Racing Bounce Back Mentality in Racing Follow Alana Shain: Strava: Alana Shain Reach out to Mark Spewak: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marketmilestl mail: mark@spewaktraining.com Spewak Training Website: https://spewaktraining.com/

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  Coaching in Controlled Chaos: Tyler Deck Shipley on Building NYU Distance Success #15

  Sep 9, 202642 min

  On a special “Steady State Running” takeover episode of the Spewak Training Podcast, host Danny Stults interviews Tyler Deck Shipley, NYU head coach, two-time All-American at the University of Puget Sound, and an NCAA championship coach. Shipley recounts his Oregon roots at Forest Grove, college years at Pacific University and Puget Sound, and early coaching stops at Oklahoma State (as a volunteer assistant), Temple, and La Salle before leading NYU. He explains how New York’s unpredictability—subway rides to Central Park, crowded tracks, and constant logistical changes—forces adaptable coaching focused on long-term aerobic development and health, including learning to back off. They discuss balancing running with demanding academics, recruiting for intent and energy, the pros/cons of super shoes and other performance trends, building accountability, and NYU’s extensive support staff for a large roster. Shipley shares why he coaches and closes with a brief Sauvie Island Marathon anecdote. In today's episode, you will hear about such topics as: Tyler Origins and Early Coaching Evolving Training Philosophy Balancing Academics and Running Coach Athlete Accountability Reach out to Danny Stults: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dstults_._/ Website: https://spewaktraining.com/danny

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  Spewak Training at 10.5 Years: Why Human Coaching Still Matters in an AI World #15

  Aug 31, 202623 min

  In this solo episode 15 of the Spewak Training Podcast, Mark Spewak reflects on nearly 11 years (about 10.5) of building Spewak Training, crediting the coaching staff and culture for the positive impact on athletes’ lives. He explains how the coaching landscape has shifted from people mainly wanting individualized training plans based on popular books to today’s increased access to AI-driven options like Runna and Garmin coaching. While he uses AI for marketing, he emphasizes that the core value of coaching is a personally formulated program paired with a human relationship—balancing performance with health, happiness, and life stress. He shares how his own setbacks, including a neurological issue in 2021, a stroke last fall, and a heart procedure this spring, deepened his empathy and gratitude, reinforcing the philosophy that running should add to life, not stress it. He also discusses matching athletes with the right coach, prioritizing committed, communicative clients, and previews upcoming Steady State Running coaching-tip content and future interviews led by coach Danny Stults, along with a call to subscribe and request a free consultation via contact@spewaktraining.com . In today's episode, you will hear about such topics as: Eleven Years Coaching Human Connection Matters Run for Right Reasons Community and Joy Reach out to Mark Spewak: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marketmilestl Email: mark@spewaktraining.com Spewak Training Website: https://spewaktraining.com/

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  The Chloe Effect: Boston Dreams, Cross-Training Breakthroughs, and a Chicago Marathon PR with Chloe Cole #13

  Jul 28, 202635 min

  In episode 13 of the Spewak Training Podcast, host Mark Spewak interviews longtime friend and Spewak Training community athlete Chloe Cole about her running journey from viewing running as “punishment” in field hockey and lacrosse to training in St. Louis with Big River, qualifying for Boston at the 2015 Chicago Marathon (despite a fast pace group), and running Boston with her sister in 2017. Chloe shares how moving to Philadelphia, dealing with stress fractures and anemia requiring iron infusions, and shifting to cross-training—especially cycling/spin (including teaching) and later weightlifting—made her stronger and faster, influencing Mark’s coaching philosophy. As a mom of two, she describes stroller running, balancing priorities, and completing a difficult hot, hilly Cape Girardeau marathon after illness. She details a low-mileage comeback that produced a 3:15:59 PR at Chicago after a C-section and breastfeeding, plus advice for parents to value any amount of training. In today's episode, you will hear about such topics as: How Chloe Started Running Strength Training and Health Fixes Stroller Runs and New Priorities Advice for Running Parents Reach out to Chloe Cole: Strava: Chloe Sakes (Cole) Reach out to Mark Spewak: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marketmilestl Email: mark@spewaktraining.com Market Mile Website: https://www.marketmilestl.com/

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  Introducing Steady State Running with Coach Danny Stults #11

  Jul 14, 202630 min

  Welcome to episode #11 of the Spewak Training Podcast. In this episode, Mark welcomes Spewak Training Coach Danny Stults to announce a new ongoing podcast segment, “Steady State Running,” designed to deliver more coaching advice and philosophy beyond athlete success stories. They discuss how they first connected in 2012 at Big River Race Management, Danny’s background coaching and running at a high level, and his emphasis on adapting training day to day rather than relying on static plans, especially amid AI training and social media trends. Danny explains the origin of “Steady State Running” from a tempo route at Southeast Missouri State that symbolized maintaining progress while conditions change, and they talk about balancing training so you can keep doing what you need tomorrow. They also cover Danny’s current role coaching at Blackburn College (Division III) alongside head coach Noah Dahm and the benefits of well-rounded athletic development.In today's episode, you will hear about such topics as: Danny Stults Origins Why Running Connects Us Adaptation Over Plans How New Runners Need Context Reach out to Danny Stults: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dstults_._/ Website: https://spewaktraining.com/danny Reach out to Mark Spewak: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marketmilestl Email: mark@spewaktraining.com Market Mile Website: https://www.marketmilestl.com/

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