Hosted by Melissa Kendter · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 86 episodes
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Each episode explores evidence-based training, running, strength, mindset, recovery, and real-life experiences. You’ll hear raw solo episodes and inspiring conversations with experts, athletes, and everyday people pushing limits. Whether you're chasing a marathon PR, building strength, or just trying to live and train with more intention—this podcast brings you the tools, stories, and motivation to show up stronger in sport and life. Discover how to improve your fitness and continue doing what you love, and running well into your 60s, 70s, and beyond.
Melissa Kendter hosts The Performance Podcast, a health show with 86 episodes published.
In this episode, we're breaking down how to train smarter through the summer so you gain heat adaptations and set yourself up for stronger, faster racing this fall. We'll dive into the science behind heat training, why r
In this episode, we’re diving into the science behind why building your aerobic foundation is one of the most important things you can do as an endurance runner. We talk about the “house foundation” analogy of training,
Do you need to base build? If your easy runs feel hard, your heart rate spikes early, or you feel like you’re constantly working just to maintain an “easy” pace, this episode is for you. We’re breaking down one of the mo
If you feel like you’re doing everything right, but your running still isn’t improving, this episode is for you! Most runners don’t have a motivation problem. They’re showing up, putting in the work, and pushing themselv
Post-marathon recovery isn’t just about rest, it’s about strategy. In this episode, we’re breaking down what actually happens in your body after a marathon, and why jumping right back into training too soon can hold you
In this episode, we break down the newly updated 2026 strength training guidelines from the American College of Sports Medicine — the first major update in nearly two decades, backed by extensive research and real-world
Ever wondered why shin splints appear out of nowhere or why race pace feels impossible in training? In this episode we break down the science behind medial tibial stress syndrome , the key strategies to prevent it, and w
If you've ever felt like your cardio is fine but your legs just can't keep up , you're not imagining it. Running has very specific muscular demands, and there’s often a gap between general fitness and running-specific du
Are you lifting to look strong or to perform strong? In this episode of The Performance Podcast, we break down the key differences between aesthetic-based strength training and performance-based strength training for run
Zone 2 training has taken over the endurance world — but is it actually the key to better performance, or just another fitness trend? In this episode of The Performance Podcast , we break down the science behind Zone 2 t
Can you train endurance without losing strength, power, or muscle? In this episode we bust myths and break down the science behind concurrent training — showing how strength and endurance can coexist when programmed smar
Ask your coach series! Cold-weather running, knee pain during training, strength splits, carb loading — how do you know what actually works? In this episode of the Performance Podcast, we break down the science behind co
Running economy is one of the most important — and misunderstood — factors in endurance performance. While VO₂ max and lactate threshold often get the spotlight, running economy quietly determines how efficient, sustaina
After months of structured training and race-day effort, true recovery goes beyond when you can run again. In this episode, we break down why post-marathon recovery is essential for both physical healing and mental reset
In today's episode, we cover everything you need to know about the Hybrid Build Challenge inside the Commit app that officially starts January 5 ! Then we get into how to build habits that last beyond January, because le
In today's episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on the hybrid training framework I use with my athletes, and in my own routine, to balance strength and running without feeling stretched thin, overtrained, or constantly
In this episode, we dive into why running is a long-haul game and why patience is one of your most important training tools. Whether you’re chasing a personal best, training for a marathon, or trying to get faster withou
In this episode of The Performance Podcast , we dive into what it really means to optimize the way you live — physically, mentally, and emotionally — through science-backed strategies. We’ll break down how small, evidenc
In this episode, we break down how to strategically plan your training and race calendar using macro and micro cycles — whether you’re targeting a marathon, half marathon, or speed season. We dive into how to balance vol
Consistency. It’s a word that gets thrown around a lot, but for good reason. Consistency is about the patterns you repeat. It’s about showing up for yourself, stacking your wins, and trusting that over time, those small,
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The Performance Podcast is hosted by Melissa Kendter. The show is categorised under health (fitness) and has published 86 episodes.
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