Performance Running Gym Podcast

Welcome to the Performance Running Gym Podcast! Hosts Aaron Boike and Bobbi Van Donsel bring us voices of athletes and professionals from the local and national trail, ultra, and road running community to help you run #PRGstrong and crush your PRs!

Performance Running Gym Podcast is a sports podcast hosted by Performance Running, with 51 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Performance Running hosts Performance Running Gym Podcast, a sports show with 51 episodes published.

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  Episode #4

  Caleb Birklid - National Level Triathlete, Strength and Endurance Coach

  Dec 16, 20251h 2mS4

  <p>Caleb Birklid is a national level triathlete, cyclist and runner turned Coach who joined the PRG team this past summer. Caleb has brought a new perspective to our training and coaching at PRG with his background is coaching triathlon and swimming, and his emphasis on both heavy and functional strength training as a key component to his approach to working with athletes. </p><p>On this episode we talk to Caleb about his athletic background and career in Triathlon, his hybrid approach to training, and lastly we’ll talk about his approach to coaching endurance athletes - including some gre...

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  Episode #3

  Colleen MacDonald - FKT on Mt. Killamanjaro's North Route

  Dec 2, 20251h 12mS4

  <p>Colleen MacDonald is a Arvada, Colorado based ultrarunner with roots in Minnesota who recently captured the imagination of adventurers everywhere by setting the Fastest Known Time on the legendary Northern Route on the iconic Mt. Kilimanjaro - the highest peak on the African continent. </p><p>Colleen has made it her mission to empower women and girls to pursue their own outdoor adventures by raising money and awareness for The Carin Project - a group that promotes outdoor learning and leadership for girls all over the US. </p><p><br></p><p><br></p>

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  Episode #2

  Dr. Kailee Carlson - Inside her Sub-24 Hour Javelina 100 — Training, Recovery, and the Power of Acupuncture for Runners

  Nov 18, 202555 minS4

  <p>Dr. Kailee Carlson is a licensed Acupuncturist and a RN with a doctorate in Chinese Medicine with a Sports Emphasis. She has her practice onsite at Performance Running Gym and has helped many in our community in reaching their sports performance goals. Kailee is also an accomplished and versatile ultra endurance athlete, competing in races ranging from half marathon up to 200 miles. Kailee recently completed the famous Javalina 100 mile ultramarathon in the Sonoran Desert of Arizona, finishing the grueling 100 mile course in well under 24 hours - an incredible accomplishment. </p><p>In this episode we focus on how Kailee t...

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  Hydration and Electrolytes for Distance Runners w/ Zach Zenner

  Nov 4, 20251h 8mS0

  <p>We’re kicking off season 4 of the Performance Running Gym podcast with a topic that’s been requested by many in our community - Managing Hydration and Electrolytes for Running Performance. To address such an impactful topic, we brought in the best local resource, Zach Zenner, the Owner of the Twin Cities’ Precision Fuel and Hydration Sweat Testing Center. </p><p>Zach is a former NFL running back, nutritionist, and hydration expert who has worked with athletes of all levels. In this episode we learn about how to master hydration and electrolytes to help you reach your best performances as an e...

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  Episode #3

  Jess Simmons - Metabolic Health + Stress Management For Athletes and High Performers

  Jun 23, 20251h 2mS4

  <p>Jess Simmons is a Minneapolis-based Health Coach and Personal Trainer who helps clients build strength, resilience, and lasting health habits through a unique blend of fitness programming, nervous system regulation, and behavior change coaching. She specializes in helping high-achievers feel strong, energized, and in control of their health—without burnout, perfectionism, or restriction. </p><p>On this episode of the podcast, we dive deep into the topics of chronic stress, recovery, metabolic health, and their relationship to health and body composition. Jess’ unique insights on managing wellness, athletic recovery, and weight management from a truly holistic perspective make this an ep...

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