Our beautiful baby boy, Ryan Sterner, is still missing in action. But have no fear as Nicole, Thoms, and their ward, Chris, tackle all of the running world's most pressing questions and issues including: What direction should Nicole turn on her run? What’s the current state of American hurdling? How many Fruit by The Foots could a cross country team eat in one week? Why isn’t the per diem amount changed by inflation? Do shoes matter or are you just mad at Nike? The questions you asked and the even larger amount of questions that you never would, all answered this week and every week on Running Things Considered: The World’s Longest Running Advice Podcast.

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How many Fruit by The Foots could a cross country team eat in one week?

Thoms Heynk and Nicole Bush take you on a guided audio run. Why listen to music when you can get motivated and inspiration from your favorite hosts on Running Things Considered. Who needs a coach when Nicole and Thomas are able to shed their wisdom on how to approach the speed and endurance of your run. Let us know what you think by tweeting at Running Things Considered & follow the show over at @RTCPod.

Guided Run #1 - 20 Minutes with Thoms and Nicole

If you held your breath trying to wait for a new podcast episode, you died. Chris has finally taken the time to edit an episode that we recorded in early July. So here it is! On this show, CITIUS MAG readers and listeners contribute their voicemails to drive the conversations in all directions. Bring on the personal stories, the Would You Rathers, strange hypotheticals and much more. Call into the show: The voicemail line is: (646) 780-9218 In this episode: - What are the three things that distance runners need to stop lying about? - Which television sitcom would field the best distance medley relay team? - A caller responds to Thoms' comments about Steve Prefontaine being overrated - What is the minimum amount of money it would take for you to fish out a bill out of urinal? - Is listing your number of marathons run more egotistical than a bumper sticker? + Much More on this wonderful episode Listen to our latest episode on Soundcloud below:

What Are Three Things Runners Need To Stop Lying About?

Nicole Bush, Thoms Heynk and Ryan Sterner are back to take calls on all your musings. On this show, CITIUS MAG readers and listeners contribute their voicemails to drive the conversations in all directions. Bring on the personal stories, the Would You Rathers, strange hypotheticals and much more. Call into the show: The voicemail line is: (646) 780-9218 On this episode: 1:00 Steeplechase Fails: Are they funny? Should they be posted to social media? 16:00 Women's varsity team vs. guy's club runners in a beer mile. Who wins? 24:12 Is Steve Prefontaine one of the most overrated runners? One caller thinks there are at least 10 American runners who are better than him? 33:00 If you had to run a hot 5K in a speed suit, how much would it slow you down? 37:50 Death Race 42:00 Welcome to the Bone Zone - What got you into track and field/cross country? 1:01:00 Need help coming up with a track club name 1:07:00 Real or fake track meet names 1:15:00 Sterner vs. 60 is introduced

A Deep Dive Into Steeplechase Fails - Are they funny?

Nicole Bush, Thoms Heynk and Ryan Sterner are back to take calls on all your musings. On this show, CITIUS MAG readers and listeners contribute their voicemails to drive the conversations in all directions. Bring on the personal stories, the Would You Rathers, strange hypotheticals and much more. Call into the show: The voicemail line is: (646) 780-9218 On this episode: -My wife's boyfriend is running his first marathon and she wants me to make a sign. What should it say? Do I even attend the race? - If your teammate gets bitten by a snake, do you suck the poison out of their leg and become the No. 1 runner on your team or let them die? - What's the hardest track event to run: 800, Mile, Two-Mile, 5K, 3K Steeple or 10K (Young B Bone's Question of the Week) - Are calling records "American-born records" racist? Nationalist? Jingoism? - "My coach is having me try a practice called "earthing" or "grounding". You basically just walk around barefoot or lay down on the grass for a while every day and the "natural connection" with the earth is supposed to speed up the healing process. Just wanted to see what you guys thought of it or if you've heard of it. Feel free to shit on it because I know it sounds hippy-dippy AF" -Erin Finn's long text message + More

Do I Make A Sign For My Wife's Boyfriend In His First Marathon?

The hit show is back. Nicole Bush, Thoms Heynk and Ryan Sterner are back to take calls on all your musings. On this show, CITIUS MAG readers and listeners contribute their voicemails to drive the conversations in all directions. Bring on the personal stories, the Would You Rathers, strange hypotheticals and much more. Call into the show: The voicemail line is: (646) 780-9218 On this episode: - Why would anyone buy a $3k altitude tent when you can lightly choke yourself with a perfectly good $4 belt at night? - People tend to say that indoor track is one of the only seasons with perfect weather conditions so what if that wasn't the case? - What's the deal with runners and gold chains? - If you're forced to run a 100-mile race like Western States or the Spartan World Championships, which would you pick? And more...

Why spend money on an altitude tent?

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Mini episode regarding state of the pod

Call into the show: The voicemail line is: (646) 780-9218 On this episode, the crew discusses: FRESH OFF THE BOARDS According to an article that we stumbled upon from Unilad, "Runners Are Using Weed To Make Long Runs Less Miserable" https://www.unilad.co.uk/fitness/runners-are-using-weed-to-make-long-runs-less-miserable/ Here's a clip from the article: "28-year-old Carolyn Ford (whose name has been changed for anonymity) is a public relations professional living in New York City. A keen runner, in 2013 she began training for her first ever 100-mile ultra-marathon which involved monotonous four to five hour training sessions. The thing Carolyn thought would make her training sessions more bearable was weed." VOICEMAILS AND TEXTS - Why do people in the United States make a big deal about a 2:12 marathon? - What's your favorite pair of spikes? What was your first pair of spikes? - Would you rather run in the Hoka Bondi or Vibrams for the rest of your life? - What professional athlete would be most likely to win The Hunger Games? - If a teammate runs a school record in the 5,000 meters during a 10,000 meter race, should it count as the school record? - And more....

Runners Are Using Weed on Long Runs, Why Do We Care About 2:12 Marathons + More

The podcast that’s here to answer everything you’ve ever wondered about running. Hosts Ryan Sterner, Stephen Kersh and Thoms Heynk will answer all of the questions that you’ve brought up during a long run or in the locker room. CITIUS MAG readers and listeners contribute their voicemails to drive the conversations in all directions. Bring on the personal stories, the Would You Rathers, strange hypotheticals and much more. Call into the show: The voicemail line is: (646) 780-9218 On this episode, the guys discuss: FRESH OFF THE BOARDS Is this the worst produced race video of all-time? Kudos to R/ARTC;s Always Injured on the find. (https://youtu.be/uu1mA_8rnq0?t=80) VOICEMAILS Best animal story encounter while on the run When you have to shit while on the run, do you sacrifice a sock? No wipe? Use leaves? Other options? What are some good holiday food mile challenges? Think about the Tour De France. What if we came up with one of those but for running? How would this month-long contest take place and how fast could it go? Could you run an all-out 200 meter sprint while holding your breath? If you had to run for 24 hours straight, sleep for 24 hours straight and eat for 24 hours straight, what order would you execute the three activities? --- NOW AVAILABLE ON ITUNES From the CITIUS MAG Podcast to the 1609 Podcast, check out the other shows on the CITIUS MAG Podcast Network.

Running's Tour De France, 200 Meters While Holding Your Breath, Animals on the Run

Introducing the newest show on the CITIUS MAG Podcast Network. The podcast that's here to answer everything you've ever wondered about running. Hosts Ryan Sterner, Stephen Kersh and Thoms Heynk will answer all of the questions that you've brought up during a long run or in the locker room. CITIUS MAG readers and listeners contribute their voicemails to drive the conversations in all directions. Bring on the personal stories, the Would You Rathers, strange hypotheticals and much more. Call into the show: The voicemail line is: (646) 780-9218 On this episode, the guys discuss: FRESH OFF THE BOARDS – How old is Ben Blankenship? Voicemails: - What's the point of watching the first 20 miles of a marathon? - What All-American is best at evading cops after a bank robbery? - Does wearing expensive running equipment make you run faster? - Another short shorts vs. half tights question - Claudio Irving of California and the infamous 6-12-18-24 challenge - Running surfaces explored

Pilot Episode - How Is Ben Blankenship? + The 6-12-18-24 Challenge

The podcast that's here to answer everything you've ever wondered about running. Hosts Ryan Sterner, Nicole Bush and Thoms Heynk will answer all of the questions that you've brought up during a long run or in the locker room. CITIUS MAG readers and listeners contribute their voicemails to drive the conversations in all directions. Bring on the personal stories, the Would You Rathers, strange hypotheticals and much more. Call into the show: The voicemail line is: (646) 780-9218

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