

Utilizing cardio and strength training for overall health, and how Ryan uses blood flow restriction in his workouts.Learning from failure and takeaways from his disappointing performance at the 2012 Olympics.A new personal record at the 2011 Boston Marathon and lessons on maximizing your own potential.The most impactful adjustments Ryan made to his training leading up the to 2011 Boston Marathon.Training volume, importance of mixing up the intensity level, and zone 2 and zone 5 for longevity.Optimal body weight for competition and the pros and cons of going below your natural weight.Ryan’s marathon training regimen at the Mammoth Track Club in 2010.Reflections after breaking the American half marathon record, and challenges faced by retired athletes.Ryan’s professional running career and his discovery of his gift for marathon distances.Keys to overcoming difficulty: faith, mindset, and being a better teammate.Ryan’s early struggles and later success at Stanford.Boosting performance with Tylenol and keeping core temperature down.The importance of fueling, and Ryan’s marathon diet.The mental aspect of training and the power of reframing negative thoughts.The crazy idea that got Ryan hooked on running.Importance of speed, power, and strength for runners.Lessons learned from competing in the Beijing Olympics.Progressive overload, blood flow restriction, and switching up your workout routine.The advantages of altitude-living high and training low.How Ryan got into running and his formative years of training.
