Podcast
The Vic and Kam Show
Two friends, Vic Johnson (sports dietitian) and Kam Harder (physical therapist and strength coach) let you into their world, as they share their experience coaching some of the best outdoor endurance athletes in the world. Learn about fueling and nutrition as well as strength and injury prevention to improve your training and performance. Whether you are a trail or ultra runner, cyclist, triathlete, or just someone who likes to move in the outdoors, you will benefit from tuning in and you might catch some fun banter along the way too.
- Running chart
- #131
- Episodes
- 35
- Releases
- Weekly
- Typical length
- 1 hr 2 min
- On air since
- 2026
- Latest episode
- 4 days ago
Episodes
35 episodes, newest first
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1 hr 5 min
Episode 34 - Hills that Kam will die on
Season 1, Episode 34
Show notes
Kam lets us have it with static stretching, hip alignment myths, rest vs. modified rest, scar tissue, balance boards, imaging overuse, gait analysis, lifting heavy, and making time for strength training. We also do some good QandA and talk about some important services we both offer!
Go check out Open Fuel here:
https://openfuel.co use code VK25 at checkout!
Follow them on instagram
Go here if you are interested in dialing in your nutrition with Vic:
Online self-paced course The Aid Station
1:1 Coaching consultation with Vic
Go here if you are interested in improving your performance with strength training programming with Kam:
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53 min
Episode 33 - How much protein do you need? + how to know if your PT/program is good + fueling overnight races
Season 1, Episode 33
Show notes
Go check out Open Fuel here:
https://openfuel.co use code VK25 at checkout!
Follow them on instagram
Go here if you are interested in dialing in your nutrition with Vic:
Online self-paced course The Aid Station
1:1 Coaching consultation with Vic
Go here if you are interested in improving your performance with strength training programming with Kam:
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50 min
Episode 32 - Sports Nutrition and Physio Q&A!!!
Season 1, Episode 32
Show notes
Blisters, intuitive fueling vs fueling with a plan, adjusting to altitude, real food in ultras, cold weather warm-up, backyard ultra fueling, switching shoes. + Moab 240 drama and pacing Gary at the Kodiak 100 miler.
Go check out Open Fuel here:
https://openfuel.co use code VK25 at checkout!
Follow them on instagram
Go here if you are interested in dialing in your nutrition with Vic:
Online self-paced course The Aid Station
1:1 Coaching consultation with Vic
Go here if you are interested in improving your performance with strength training programming with Kam:
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1 hr 10 min
Episode 31 - Hamstring Tendinopathy - What a pain in the butt!
Season 1, Episode 31
Show notes
Go check out Open Fuel here:
https://openfuel.co use code VK25 at checkout!
Follow them on instagram
Go here if you are interested in dialing in your nutrition with Vic:
Online self-paced course The Aid Station
1:1 Coaching consultation with Vic
Go here if you are interested in improving your performance with strength training programming with Kam:
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56 min
Episode 30 - How to avoid the BONK!
Season 1, Episode 30
Show notes
On this episode we talk about bonking or hitting the wall - what it is, how to avoid it, and some of our worst bonk experiences.
Go check out Open Fuel here:
https://openfuel.co use code VK25 at checkout!
Follow them on instagram
Go here if you are interested in dialing in your nutrition with Vic:
Online self-paced course The Aid Station
1:1 Coaching consultation with Vic
Go here if you are interested in improving your performance with strength training programming with Kam:
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50 min
Episode 29 - Runners Knee Case Study (Cocodona 250 to Mammoth 200), and some Q&A
Season 1, Episode 29
Show notes
Kam blabs on and on about a case study of an athlete who had some muscle imbalances that lead to a DNF at the Cocodona 250. Kam worked with them and helped get them ready for the Mammoth 200. He also answers some Q&A about foot and ankle tendon pain, how to select proper lifting weights, what makes a good coaching client, and more! Vic literally can’t get a word in on this episode.
Go check out Open Fuel here:
https://openfuel.co use code VK25 at checkout!
Follow them on instagram
Go here if you are interested in dialing in your nutrition with Vic:
Online self-paced course The Aid Station
1:1 Coaching consultation with Vic
Go here if you are interested in improving your performance with strength training programming with Kam:
1:1 Coaching consultation with Kam
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44 min
Episode 28 - Fueling for 100 mile races (and longer!)
Season 1, Episode 28
Show notes
Go check out Open Fuel here:
https://openfuel.co use code VK25 at checkout!
Follow them on instagram
Go here if you are interested in dialing in your nutrition with Vic:
Online self-paced course The Aid Station
1:1 Coaching consultation with Vic
Go here if you are interested in improving your performance with strength training programming with Kam:
1:1 Coaching consultation with Kam
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54 min
Episode 27 - Things that grind our gears!
Season 1, Episode 27
Show notes
Kam and I get to blow off some steam while we talk about some of our LEAST favorite things: Dogs off leash, crappy aid stations, the term “electrolyte drink”, influencers and even coaches who spout nonsense on instagram, and side by sides. Do YOU hate these things too?!
Go check out Open Fuel here:
https://openfuel.co use code VK25 at checkout!
Follow them on instagram
Go here if you are interested in dialing in your nutrition with Vic:
Online self-paced course The Aid Station
1:1 Coaching consultation with Vic
Go here if you are interested in improving your performance with strength training programming with Kam:
1:1 Coaching consultation with Kam
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56 min
Episode 26 - Ouch! Here's an episode about PAIN!
Season 1, Episode 26
Show notes
Kam gets into why you might be feeling pain, how to deal with that pain, and why it might just be all in your head (which still makes it very real for you). He even includes a nice metaphor which we know you'll love. We also talk about the 4 main variables for race day fueling...fluid, sodium, carbs, and caffeine!
Go check out Open Fuel here:
https://openfuel.co use code VK25 at checkout!
Follow them on instagram
Go here if you are interested in dialing in your nutrition with Vic:
Online self-paced course The Aid Station
1:1 Coaching consultation with Vic
Go here if you are interested in improving your performance with strength training programming with Kam:
1:1 Coaching consultation with Kam
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1 hr 12 min
Episode 25 - Common GI issues, cramping, & how to get back into training after injury/time off
Season 1, Episode 25
Show notes
Go check out Open Fuel here:
https://openfuel.co use code VK25 at checkout!
Follow them on instagram
Go here if you are interested in dialing in your nutrition with Vic:
Online self-paced course The Aid Station
1:1 Coaching consultation with Vic
Go here if you are interested in improving your performance with strength training programming with Kam:
1:1 Coaching consultation with Kam
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1 hr 2 min
Episode 24 - Q and A, off season strength, bro science FMK, hip impingement, post race nutrition, MRI for suspected stress fracture, calorie expenditure, and more!
Season 1, Episode 24
Show notes
Go check out Open Fuel here:
https://openfuel.co use code VK25 at checkout!
Follow them on instagram
Go here if you are interested in dialing in your nutrition with Vic:
Online self-paced course The Aid Station
1:1 Coaching consultation with Vic
Go here if you are interested in improving your performance with strength training programming with Kam:
1:1 Coaching consultation with Kam
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1 hr 8 min
Episode 23 - Do YOU have a STRESSIE!? All about BSI (bone stress injuries)
Season 1, Episode 23
Show notes
Go check out Open Fuel here:
https://openfuel.co use code VK25 at checkout!
Go here if you are interested in dialing in your nutrition with Vic:
Online self-paced course The Aid Station
1:1 Coaching consultation with Vic
Go here if you are interested in improving your performance with strength training programming with Kam:
1:1 Coaching consultation with Kam
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1 hr 11 min
Episode 22 - Ya Gots to be Eating More! All about REDS and making sure you are well-fueled as an athlete. Plus some adductor, lactate gel, and wild animal encounters!
Season 1, Episode 22
Show notes
Go check out Open Fuel here:
https://openfuel.co use code VK25 at checkout!
The great consensus statement on REDS (with graphics):
https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/57/17/1073.long
Go here if you are interested in dialing in your nutrition with Vic:
Online self-paced course The Aid Station
1:1 Coaching consultation with Vic
Go here if you are interested in improving your performance with strength training programming with Kam:
1:1 Coaching consultation with Kam
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1 hr 10 min
Episode 21 - Achilles Tendon Part 2! Plus we got our first official sponsor!
Season 1, Episode 21
Show notes
Go check out Open Fuel here:
https://openfuel.co use code VK25 at checkout!
Go here if you are interested in dialing in your nutrition with Vic:
Online self-paced course The Aid Station
1:1 Coaching consultation with Vic
Go here if you are interested in improving your performance with strength training programming with Kam:
1:1 Coaching consultation with Kam
Interested in signing up for a sports nutrition and/or PT appointment slot at our WSER/ Trailcon clinic? Go to this link:
https://go.ridgeathleticsaz.com/wserclinic-883900
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37 min
Episode 20 - The Achilles Tendon Part 1 - Just a big ole spring on your heel
Season 1, Episode 20
Show notes
Part 1 of Kam telling us why he doesn't wear zero drop shoes anymore (Vic still does). All about the achilles tendon and why it's probably hurtin' ya!
Go here if you are interested in dialing in your nutrition with Vic:
Online self-paced course The Aid Station
1:1 Coaching consultation with Vic
Go here if you are interested in improving your performance with strength training programming with Kam:
1:1 Coaching consultation with Kam
Interested in signing up for a sports nutrition and/or PT appointment slot at our WSER/ Trailcon clinic? Go to this link:
https://go.ridgeathleticsaz.com/wserclinic-883900
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45 min
Episode 19 - How to recover and get the most out of your training
Season 1, Episode 19
Show notes
Kam and I talk recovery nutrition and recovery movement/other techniques for after your harder sessions and races!
Buy a Runners for Public Lands shirt here!:
https://buy.stripe.com/dRm00j6A53vo52L6J31ck1b
Go here if you are interested in dialing in your nutrition with Vic:
Online self-paced course The Aid Station
1:1 Coaching consultation with Vic
Go here if you are interested in improving your performance with strength training programming with Kam:
1:1 Coaching consultation with Kam
Interested in signing up for a sports nutrition and/or PT appointment slot at our WSER/ Trailcon clinic? Go to this link:
https://go.ridgeathleticsaz.com/wserclinic-883900
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46 min
Episode 18 - Will the real Dr. Harder please stand up?
Season 1, Episode 18
Show notes
Buy a Runners for Public Lands shirt here!:
https://buy.stripe.com/dRm00j6A53vo52L6J31ck1b
Go here if you are interested in dialing in your nutrition with Vic:
Online self-paced course The Aid Station
1:1 Coaching consultation with Vic
Go here if you are interested in improving your performance with strength training programming with Kam:
1:1 Coaching consultation with Kam
Interested in signing up for a sports nutrition and/or PT appointment slot at our WSER/ Trailcon clinic? Go to this link:
https://go.ridgeathleticsaz.com/wserclinic-883900
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1 hr 3 min
Episode 17- Western States Recap + Our Gripes about Pros + Protein BEFORE a workout?
Season 1, Episode 17
Show notes
Go here if you are interested in dialing in your nutrition with Vic:
Online self-paced course The Aid Station
1:1 Coaching consultation with Vic
Go here if you are interested in improving your performance with strength training programming with Kam:
1:1 Coaching consultation with Kam
Interested in signing up for a sports nutrition and/or PT appointment slot at our WSER/ Trailcon clinic? Go to this link:
https://go.ridgeathleticsaz.com/wserclinic-883900
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50 min
Episode 16 - Western States preview, Kam dominates Broken Arrow (again), carb ratios, and hot tub fun!
Season 1, Episode 16
Show notes
Go here if you are interested in dialing in your nutrition with Vic:
Online self-paced course The Aid Station
1:1 Coaching consultation with Vic
Go here if you are interested in improving your performance with strength training programming with Kam:
1:1 Coaching consultation with Kam
Interested in signing up for a sports nutrition and/or PT appointment slot at our WSER/ Trailcon clinic? Go to this link:
https://go.ridgeathleticsaz.com/wserclinic-883900
Go here if you are interested in dialing in your nutrition with Vic:
Online self-paced course The Aid Station
1:1 Coaching consultation with Vic
Go here if you are interested in improving your performance with strength training programming with Kam:
1:1 Coaching consultation with Kam
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1 hr 14 min
Episode 15 - Runner’s Knee can get hecked! + Don’t pay attention to your watch data, nitrates, and muscle fiber typology.
Season 1, Episode 15
Show notes
This one’s a doozy…Kam goes deep on common knee issues in runners, what causes them, and how to prevent/get over them. We also answer some listener questions on topics YOU want to hear about like slow twitch and fast twitch muscles, beetroot and nitrates, Coros data telling you you’re slow, and even a question from Jim Walmsley on if he is overtraining or not (just kidding, but wouldn’t that be cool?!)
Interested in signing up for a sports nutrition and/or PT appointment slot at our WSER/ Trailcon clinic? Go to this link:
https://go.ridgeathleticsaz.com/wserclinic-883900
Go here if you are interested in dialing in your nutrition with Vic:
Online self-paced course The Aid Station
1:1 Coaching consultation with Vic
Go here if you are interested in improving your performance with strength training programming with Kam:
1:1 Coaching consultation with Kam
Interested in signing up for a sports nutrition and/or PT appointment slot at our WSER/ Trailcon clinic? Go to this link:
https://go.ridgeathleticsaz.com/wserclinic-883900
Go here if you are interested in dialing in your nutrition with Vic:
Online self-paced course The Aid Station
1:1 Coaching consultation with Vic
Go here if you are interested in improving your performance with strength training programming with Kam:
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