Welcome to Episode 30 of the Kinda Fast Podcast, the show where we talk running, real life, and everything in between.

This week, Travis and Claire have a stacked running-news episode...from Disney Marathon weekend drama (including a course that was shortened mid-race), to the World Cross Country Championships in Tallahassee, to huge performances at the Houston Marathon + Half.

In our “What Does That Even Mean?” segment, we break down a term you’ve probably heard but may not fully understand: training block. We explain what it is, what it’s not, the most common types of blocks (base, speed/strength, race-specific, recovery), and why training blocks help runners progress without burning out.

Then for the deep dive....bec ...