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The HAX Show: Episode 1
Welcome to the first episode of The HAX Show — a new podcast series from Hammer & Axe where we explore the art of running: how we train, compete, and think about the sport.
In this debut episode, Drew Hunter sits down with marathoner Reed Fischer to unpack his experience at the World Championships in Tokyo and dive deep into the training and mindset behind elite-level distance running.
Reed has built his career on consistency, humility, and belief — and this conversation offers a rare look into what it really takes to sustain success over the long run.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode
Reed’s biggest mileage weeks and what summer training looked like
The decision to race the NYC Marathon right after Worlds
Whether there’s really a “secret formula” to training
Learning to embrace fatigue as part of marathon prep
The key differences between track and marathon training
How to handle disappointment when you fall short of your goals
How appearance fees affect what races to run
Thoughts on super shoes and today’s running boom
Why belief in your training matters more than any one formula
“Your body doesn’t know mileage, your body doesn’t know pace, your body doesn’t know race distance, your body knows stress, that is all it knows.” — Reed.
If you want to shop all of Reed’s favorite marathon products, you can check out his faves link, here.
Or if you’re not a marathoner, you can shop all of Drew’s products, here.