Running and Writing with Mario Fraioli and Raziq Rauf: Episode 1

Why we can’t forget history, some new books that have come out recently, how we both use constraints in our own writing practices, and more.

May 5 • Mario Fraioli and Raziq Rauf

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the morning shakeout | issue 547

A conversation with Ken Rideout, the performance-enhancing benefits of a pre-run poop, a nugget of wisdom from Steve Kerr, and a lot more.

May 5 • Mario Fraioli

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April 2026

the morning shakeout | issue 546

It's gotta be the shoes, the tension of being a running fan in 2026, helping one another get through the damn thing, and a lot more.

Apr 28 • Mario Fraioli

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the morning shakeout | issue 545

Some observations and experiences from yesterday's Boston Marathon.

Apr 21 • Mario Fraioli

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the morning shakeout | issue 544

A short reflection about Boston, some wisdom from coach Cael Sanderson, making the case for reducing external inputs when you run, and a lot more.

Apr 14 • Mario Fraioli

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the morning shakeout | issue 543

Keep going when you want to call it quits, Wright Thompson on the writing process, detaching from your devices before racing, and a lot more.

Apr 7 • Mario Fraioli

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March 2026

the morning shakeout | issue 542

Being popular versus being good, Karissa Schweizer on staying healthy and running happy, separating the good sh*t from the bullsh*t, and a lot more.

Mar 31 • Mario Fraioli

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the morning shakeout | issue 541

The reward for restraint, Cooper Lutkenhaus's confidence, why halftime scores aren't important, and a lot more.

Mar 24 • Mario Fraioli

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the morning shakeout | issue 540

Transferring your training to race day, more rage against the machines, the case for dropping down in distance, and a lot more.

Mar 17 • Mario Fraioli

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the morning shakeout | issue 539

Losing track of time, an incredible ending and an unfortunate situation, Harry Styles and Haruki Murakami talking about running and creativity, and a…

Mar 10 • Mario Fraioli

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the morning shakeout | issue 538

Commit and concentrate, Jeff Galloway's lasting legacy, managing our aspirations, and a lot more.

Mar 3 • Mario Fraioli

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February 2026

the morning shakeout | issue 537

A brief race recap, reframing rest and recovery, joy as the most important element of performance, and a lot more.

Feb 24 • Mario Fraioli

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