Kettlebell Workouts for Runners — Amazing Runner’s World Show

Hi, Team.

In this episode of The Amazing Runner’s World Show, Jeff talks with RW associate health & fitness editor Monique LeBrun about kettlebell workouts, and how they’re a great way for runners to get started with strength training. Then, we answer a question from RW+ member “Bob from PA”: His marathon training plan is time-based, but that won’t get him a 20-mile long run. Should he keep running for time or do a 20-miler instead? (Note: 20 miles is not a magic number.) And, finally, we take a dive into the new training load feature for the Apple Watch, and talk about why training load is an important metric. It’s currently available on the public beta version of watchOS11 and can be used on Apple Watch Ultra (1 and 2), Apple Watch Series 9, 8, 7 and 6, and SE (2nd generation). RW+ members can watch the full episode below.

Thanks for watching. And be sure to leave a comment or send us an email at rwclubhouse@hearst.com with any questions you want answered or topics you want us to address in future episodes.

In the previous episode of The Amazing Runner’s World Show, Jeff talked with RW senior video producer Pat Heine who raced this year’s Western States Endurance Run 100-miler. We heard how he went into the race and whether he hit his A, B, or C goals. Then Pat shared some useful advice he learned on the course that you can apply to your own runs, like focusing on heat management rather than heat acclimation—find a way to stay cool. Lastly, Pat told us he trashed his shoes—literally—before flying home. We learned why he chose a pair from The North Face over the newest Hoka, but also how he customized the shoes for the best performance over 100 miles. RW+ members can watch the full episode now.

Jeff is Runner-in-Chief for Runner’s World, guiding the brand’s shoes and gear coverage. A true shoe dog, he’s spent more than a decade testing and reviewing shoes. In 2017, he ran in 285 different pairs of shoes, including a streak of 257 days wearing a different model.
 

Monique LeBrun joined the editorial staff in October 2021 as the associate health and fitness editor. She has a master’s degree in journalism and has previously worked for ABC news and Scholastic. She is an avid runner who loves spending time outside.