Mario Fraioli

Running coach and Morning Shakeout host

USA

About Mario

Mario Fraioli is a seasoned running coach with nearly thirty years of experience in the sport. He has coached Western States champions, marathoners, and ultrarunners. Known for his curiosity and innovative approach to coaching, he hosts the Morning Shakeout and has been influential in discussions about changes in running coaching, including shifts in nutrition and recovery strategies.

Associated Podcasts

The Buzz

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the morning shakeout podcast

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Recent Appearances

Mario Fraioli on 7 Training Fundamentals That Actually Work

The Buzz•Aug 25, 2026•1:00:47•guest

Episode 250 | Raziq Rauf on Running Crews, Culture, and Community

the morning shakeout podcast•Mar 30, 2026•1:16:02•host

Mario Fraioli

About Mario

Associated Podcasts

The Buzz

the morning shakeout podcast

Connect

Recent Appearances

Mario Fraioli on 7 Training Fundamentals That Actually Work

Episode 250 | Raziq Rauf on Running Crews, Culture, and Community

Key Topics

Episode 249 | Simon Freeman and Mario Fraioli on Like the Wind U.S., Fresh Starts, and Cultural Differences in Running

Episode 248 | Devin Kelly on His New Novel, Exploring His Obsessions, and Committing to a Daily Practice

Episode 247 | Simon Freeman and Mario Fraioli on When to Push Hard and When to Pull Back

Episode 246 | Simon Freeman and Mario Fraioli on Teamwork and Support Crews in Running, Business, and Life

Bonus Pod: Reflecting on 500 Issues of the morning shakeout Newsletter

Episode 245 | Simon Freeman and Mario Fraioli on "Peak Running," Event Hype, and Fundamentals Over Fads

Episode 244: Ask Mario Anything

Episode 243 | Sebastian Junger on Running, Writing, and Not Negotiating With Yourself

Episode 242 | Simon Freeman and Mario Fraioli on The Importance of Making Time for Quiet, Creating Space, and Slowing Down

Episode 241 | Ben Rosario on The Marathon Project, Entrepreneurship, and The Third Running Boom

Episode 240 | Simon Freeman and Mario Fraioli on the Different and Evolving Reasons Why We Run

Episode 239 | Vincent Bouillard on UTMB, His Life in Sport, and What's Next

Episode 238 | Ask Mario Anything

Episode 237 | Simon Freeman and Mario Fraioli on Navigating Pressure

Episode 236 | Simon Freeman and Mario Fraioli on Change, Priorities, Values, and Quality

Episode 235 | Simon Freeman and Mario Fraioli on What We Can Learn From The Pros (And Vice Versa)

Episode 234 | Jennifer Baskerville-Burrows on Run Crew Culture and Connection

Episode 233 | Simon Freeman and Mario Fraioli on Seasonality and Consistency in Running