This week on the Kinda Fast Podcast, Claire and Travis are talking about something runners hear a lot less about than overtraining: undertraining.

How do you know if you’re actually doing enough to reach the goal you’ve set? We break down some of the biggest signs you may not be training enough, why adding more miles is not always the answer, and how to make sure your training actually matches what you’re trying to accomplish.

Before the Deep Dive, we get into some wild running news, including the Sydney Marathon’s major medal mix-up, a woman allegedly throwing eggs at runners during the Edmonton Marathon, and Yomif Kejelcha’s incredible 56:51 half marathon in Buenos Aires.

We also explain what “pending ratification” really means when a runner breaks a world record, including the course, drug testing, equipment, and shoe checks that have to happen before a record officially goes into the books.

Plus, we talk about consistency, training plateaus, motivation, and why the goal isn’t to finish every workout exhausted. The goal is to get better.

Kinda Undertrained: Medal Mistakes, World Records, and Not Running Enough

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In Episode 61 of the Kinda Fast Podcast, Claire and Travis are answering a question every runner eventually asks: When is it actually time to increase your mileage?

But first, they kick things off with What Does That Even Mean? and finally settle the question of what exactly a running singlet is—and whether it’s really any different from a tank top.

Then it’s time for running news! The Tokyo Marathon 2027 lottery is officially open, and Claire and Travis break down the important dates, entry fees, and just how tough it is to land a bib.

They also test out a viral running hack involving Aquaphor on your eyebrows to keep sweat out of your eyes. It sounds ridiculous…but apparently there’s actually some science behind it.

And the Jakob Ingebrigtsen vs. Josh Kerr rivalry is back. After returning from 11 months away from racing, Jakob says athletes who skip major championships are “ruining the sport”—and yes, he was talking about Josh Kerr.

Then, in today’s Deep Dive: Kinda Want to Run More Miles?

Claire and Travis talk about how to know when your body is actually ready for more mileage, including:

• Whether you’re consistently handling your current mileage
• How well you’re recovering between workouts
• What your easy pace can tell you about your fitness
• Why mileage increases should support a long-term goal
• How structured training plans can help take the guesswork out of adding miles
• When the 10% rule can be useful
• Why you should spread extra mileage throughout the week
• Why adding mileage AND intensity at the same time can be a mistake
• Why you should never try to “make up” missed miles

The biggest takeaway? More mileage isn’t automatically better mileage.

The goal isn’t to run the most miles you possibly can. It’s to find the amount of mileage you can train from, recover from, and consistently repeat.

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It’s Episode 60 of the Kinda Fast Podcast! 🎉

This week, Claire and Travis celebrate with 60 Seconds of Running Mad Gab, break down the difference between a niggle and an actual injury, and remind you that Upward Running’s 12-Week Back-to-School Challenge kicks off August 17.

In running news, they dive into the growing conversation around drug testing in professional trail running as prize money and sponsorships continue to grow. Plus, they share the incredible story of Paralympian Mohamed Lahna, who completed a 3,300-mile Triathlon Across America—including a 300-mile run on a prosthetic leg.

Then, it’s time for the Deep Dive: GROUP RUNS!

Kinda want to join one...but also kinda terrified to show up? Claire and Travis are talking about what to expect at your first group run, how to find the right pace group, the unwritten etiquette you should know, whether you should bring a friend, and why finding the right running community can make a huge difference.

Because at the end of the day, group runs aren't just about the miles. They're about accountability, encouragement, friendships, and finding your people.

In this episode:

• Niggle vs. injury: how to tell the difference
• 60 Seconds of Running Mad Gab!
• The Back-to-School Challenge starting August 17
• Drug testing and anti-doping in professional trail running
• Mohamed Lahna’s 3,300-mile Triathlon Across America
• How to make your first group run less intimidating
• Finding the right pace group
• Group-run etiquette nobody tells you
• Bringing a friend vs. showing up alone
• Finding a run club that fits your personality
• Why running together can make you a better runner
• How group runs can turn into real friendships and community

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