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The biggest running mistakes from our expert coaching team from 2023-12-08T05:01
It takes a lot of hard work and talent to become a professional runner or coach but even the best of us make mistakes. In this episode, our expert team from RunnersConnect are sharing their bigg...
ListenRunning With Creative Endurance from 2023-12-06T05:01
Are you feeling the burnout from your runs? Ready to harness effective strategies for enduring creativity and commitment to your running?
Lately, I’ve been feeling and thinking all of th...
ListenRunning on a Budget: 5 Ways to Save from 2023-12-01T05:01
With budgets tight around the holidays, Coach Michael shares 5 of his best tips to help you save on your running.
You’ll learn how to…
- Make your own gels
- Save on yo... Listen
Separating fact from fiction in the nutritional supplement space from 2023-11-29T05:01
Nutritional supplementation can play an important role in any runner’s lifestyle, but it’s oftentimes hard to separate fact from fiction when determining what to use, why to use it, and how much...
ListenRC Spotlight - Smashing age barriers with Kumar Rao from 2023-11-24T05:01
Welcome to a special edition of the Run to the Top podcast where we’re turning the tables and hearing from athletes like you who are accomplishing incredible things with their running! We’re cal...
ListenUnveiling Truth In Running Nutrition: The examine.com story from 2023-11-22T07:41
Without a doubt, in some ways, it’s getting increasingly difficult to separate fact from fiction in the health, nutrition, and supplementation spaces. But there are reputable resources out there...
ListenThe plan between the plan: Answering the question of what the heck to do after your goal race is completed from 2023-11-17T07:59
If you just finished a goal race you might be thinking what the heck do I do now? Well, let’s talk about the plan between the plan.
In a previous episode we aired two weeks ago, coach Mic...
ListenAvoid Injury with Active Isolated Flexibility: An Interview with Phil Wharton from 2023-11-15T05:01
One of the more controversial topics in running (other than the debate over footwear choices) is the importance of flexibility.
Coaches, experts, and runners disagree over the role flexib...
ListenHow to be faster and healthier as a female runner from 2023-11-10T09:26
Running is very inclusive and just about anybody can participate with not much more than a decent pair of running shoes. This doesn’t mean that we all have the same experience though and today’s...
ListenThe Why and How to Increase Your Mileage Safely from 2023-11-08T05:01
For many runners, increasing their mileage is a goal that’s difficult to do when gearing up for a race due to the need to focus on workouts and all that goes into proper race specific training.<...
Listen5 Ways to Maximize Your Training Between Races from 2023-11-03T08:06
Don’t let your hard earned fitness go to waste!
Coach Michael gives you 5 ways to approach your training between races so you start your next training cycle even stronger than before.
... ListenMacros for Runners: Everything you need to know from 2023-11-01T07:49
The importance of proper nutrition during intense periods of training can’t be overlooked.
While most runners spend most of their time focusing on their workouts, recovering from these h...
ListenHow to make solo runs more fun from 2023-10-27T04:01
Runners are often divided on whether they prefer the solitude of running alone or the sense of community that comes with running in a group. Whatever your preference, most of us have found ourse...
ListenFrom Race Announcer to Cancer Survivor: Inspiring Fitness and Fulfilling Dreams - A Conversation with Fitz Koehler from 2023-10-25T07:50
Join us on this episode as we delve into the remarkable journey of Fitz Koehler, a renowned race announcer for iconic events like the Los Angeles Marathon and Big Sur Marathon, fitness instructo...
ListenUnderrated or Overrated: Recovery Strategies from 2023-10-20T04:01
Nailing your workouts and getting consistent mileage is key to improving as a runner, but in order to absorb this training and avoid injury you need to make sure you’re prioritizing recovery. Listen
How To Be A Resilient Runner from 2023-10-18T04:01
On this episode of the Run To The Top Podcast we are talking with Andrejs Birjukovs, a certified coach and multisport athlete whose latest book, “The Resilient Athlete”, ultimately argues that t...
ListenBecoming a Master Runner: Secrets to Getting Faster with Age from 2023-10-13T04:01
While conventional wisdom suggests runners may peak as early as in their 20s, many amateur and elite runners alike are running their best well into their 30s, 40s, and beyond.
Some of th...
ListenThe Story of the Greatest Marathon in Olympic History and the Women Who Made It Happen from 2023-10-11T04:01
"Long Run To Glory" chronicles the remarkable morning of August 5, 1984, when four legendary marathoners, Joan Benoit, Grete Waitz, Ingrid Kristiansen, and Rosa Mota, converged for the historic ...
ListenHow Simple Challenges Improve Athlete Training from 2023-10-06T06:42
Running can be an isolating sport. It can also be a sport where we just barely get by with what we are doing.
In an effort to bring our athletes together and hold each other accountable ...
ListenEating When Rehabbing from an Injury from 2023-10-04T04:01
How should your diet change when injured?
Do you eat less to offset training less? Do you eat more to give your body extra nutrients to aid in the recovery process? What about antiinflamm...
ListenOvercoming the post-race blues from 2023-09-29T04:01
The fall racing season is an exciting time for runners but if you’ve been training hard for a race, it can be tough to regain your motivation and excitement for the sport. In a phenomenon known ...
ListenUnlocking Your Running Potential Through Metabolic Profiling from 2023-09-27T04:01
In this episode of Run To The Top, MetPro Founder and Transformation Specialist Angelo Poli returns to talk about:
- the importance of metabolic profiling for runners
- why we ... Listen
Underrated or Overrated: Racing Edition from 2023-09-22T04:01
Runners can get pretty competitive when it comes to race day, so it’s no surprise that many runners also tend to have strong opinions about what helps to race faster. Today’s show is bringing ba...
ListenExploring the Latest Research in Fueling Strategies for Endurance Athletes from 2023-09-20T04:01
There’s always a lot of interesting research being done in the field of exercise physiology.
Here to translate some of the takeaways from the latest research specifically around e...
ListenHow to run a personal best at any distance from 2023-09-15T04:01
Racing season is here and if you’ve been training hard for your next goal race in the fall, it’s time to focus on translating that fitness into race day success, whatever that means for you. Listen
How To Run Into Your 80s and 90s from 2023-09-13T04:01
One of the universal interests of this audience, of course, is how we can stay injury-free longer, recover faster and stronger if and when we do get injured, and generally increase our health sp...
ListenHow to find your perfect shoe for race day from 2023-09-08T04:01
Over the past few years we’ve seen massive changes in shoe technology with the growth of carbon-plated “supershoes” designed specifically to make you faster.
But, are super shoes worth it...
ListenHandling Anxiety on Race Day from 2023-09-06T04:01
Today we’re talking with Dr. Simon Marshall, one of the leading experts when it comes psychology of exercise, about how to manage the anxiety and psychological stress well all face during races<...
ListenHow to qualify for the Boston Marathon from 2023-09-01T04:01
The fall racing season is fast approaching but September is also the deadline to register for the Boston Marathon, so on today’s show we’re covering everything you need to get to the start line ...
ListenHow to Use Visualization for Better Racing from 2023-08-30T04:01
If you’re already pushing your physical training boundaries, it’s possible that adding visualization to your regimen can help you squeeze out that extra one or two percent on race day?
We...
ListenThe best workouts to crush your training goals from 2023-08-25T04:01
Nailing your workouts is key to a successful training block but it can be hard to know which workouts are most effective for your specific running goals. If you want to know when and why to run ...
ListenIs this the “optimal” diet and supplement strategy for runners? from 2023-08-23T04:01
Is there an optimal diet for runners? Are certain supplements more appropriate and effective for runners than others out there on the market?
These are some of the bigger, intriguing que...
ListenPreventing injuries before they happen from 2023-08-18T04:01
If you’re a runner, chances are you’ve dealt with some form of running injury or know somebody who has.
Whether you have specific training goals or simply love the act of putting one foo...
ListenOvercoming Lack of Motivation in Training: With Mackenzie Havey from 2023-08-16T04:01
While we all start each training cycle rearing to go and extremely motivated for whatever training and life throws our way, the reality is we will all go through periods during training where we...
ListenMyth-busting commonly held running beliefs from 2023-08-11T04:01
It’s not uncommon to hear conflicting information when it comes to training, nutrition, shoes and more.
There’s often a lot of misleading claims and it can be hard to tell what’s right a...
ListenFixing Runner’s Knee: Everything You Need To Know from 2023-08-09T04:01
One of the most common setbacks in the running sphere is the onset of runner’s knee. Perhaps, it’s affected you at various points in the past, you’re currently suffering from it at this moment, ...
ListenYou went to a running camp!? What the heck is that?? from 2023-08-04T04:01
Have you heard about our in-person running retreats, but can’t fit the travel, time off or budget to make it happen? Have been curious about going, but not sure exactly what they are or if it’s ...
ListenMetabolic Efficiency Training: Is it the secret to burning fat as a fuel source more efficiently from 2023-08-02T04:01
If you’ve been a RunnersConnect fan for long enough, you know one of the main principles we believe in when it comes to marathon training is improving your body’s ability to burn fat as a fuel s...
ListenUnderrated vs Overrated: Nutrition Edition | Part 2 from 2023-07-28T04:01
Last week, our coaches Andie and Michael walked us through how runners should be thinking about using protein supplements and which of some commonly taken vitamins are beneficial for runners. If...
ListenBecoming A Sustainable Runner from 2023-07-26T04:01
Improving your mind, your body, and the impact your have on the running community and the greater environment around you - these are the topics of conversation in today’s episode with Tina Muir ...
ListenUnderrated vs Overrated: Nutrition Edition | Part 1 from 2023-07-21T04:01
When it comes to running performance, there are way too many variables to count and this can lead to some pretty strong opinions about what strategies work and which are a waste of your time. Listen
Training modifications to reduce injury from 2023-07-19T04:01
We all know that injuries are the biggest impediment to our continued progression and improvement. The longer you can get in uninterrupted training, the more consistently you’ll improve.
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ListenSmall changes that have a big impact on your running performance from 2023-07-14T04:01
There’s a lot of information out there about how to improve your running performance, but it can be overwhelming trying to figure out what to trust and how to fit this all in with your busy life...
ListenLosing Weight While Running Fast: Interview with Nancy Clark from 2023-07-12T04:01
Running and weight loss are two terms that always seem to go hand-in-hand. Almost everyone that wants to lose weight thinks they need to start running or run more.
But, as you’ve heard us...
ListenHow to handle training and racing in heat and humidity from 2023-07-07T04:01
How to handle training and racing in heat and humidity!
Something a lot of our athletes are talking about now, is the role heat and humidity plays in training and racing. As great as it ...
ListenThe Groundbreaking Science of Women Athletes from 2023-07-05T04:01
Sports and health journalist Christine Yu joins the podcast to shed light on the need for inclusive research and guidelines in sports and exercise science, and the transformative solutions that ...
ListenSplitting Your Long Run, Marathon Strength Work, Heart Rate Zones in the Heat and More Listener Questions Answered from 2023-06-30T04:01
Today we’re back with more listener questions, but this time we’re switching up the format and introducing one of the newest members of our team, Cory Nagler.
Cory is coming on board as o...
ListenDigging into the research on caffeine, beet roots and tart cherry juice from 2023-06-28T04:01
How do you know which supplements are actually improving your performance on race day and which aren’t?
Well, you dig into the research.
And, since I know all of you listening are...
ListenInside Elite Training: Dealing with Setbacks from 2023-06-23T04:01
A few months ago we shared a peek inside a week of training of an elite runner, our very own coach Alex Ostberg.
Based on your feedback, you really enjoyed seeing how an elite runner shar...
ListenA Masterclass on Running Form from 2023-06-21T04:01
Should runners be practicing their form?
Running is one of the few sports that we typically spend all our time training but not practicing. But running is a highly skilled movement, and ...
Listen4 Reasons Your Training Plan Will Fail (and what to do about it) from 2023-06-16T04:01
It’s that time of year again when most runners are starting the real meat of their training plan.
The summer has started, you’ve had your few weeks of building back into a plan, and now t...
ListenUnleashing Your Potential: The Power of Warming Up Before Every Run from 2023-06-14T04:01
I know I am often guilty of not wanting to warm-up like I know I should. Sometimes it feels like “just another thing” I need to do, especially when everything is feeling good.
But, what a...
ListenCan AI write you a better training plan? from 2023-06-09T04:01
Chat GPT been hailed as a game-changer for many industries, but what about for your running training?
In this week’s Coach Chat episode, Coach Michael and Coach Andie take on Chat GPT and...
ListenHow To Get The Most From Your GPS Running Watch from 2023-06-07T04:01
GPS watches are an essential tool in the toolkit of runners everywhere.
But have you ever stopped to consider whether you understand the ins and outs of the technology at your dis...
ListenSummer Training Question and Answer from 2023-06-02T07:36
Now that memorial day is behind us, it’s time to kick summer training into full gear!
Most normal people think of the beach, bbqs and pools when they think of summer, but us runners know ...
ListenCould you have pushed harder during your last race? from 2023-05-31T04:01
How many times have you finished a race and thought “I could have pushed harder”? If you’re anything like me, then this likely happens to you quite often.
But, one thing I learned from in...
Listen6 Reasons Running is So Much Harder When You Start as an Adult from 2023-05-26T04:01
What age were you when you first started running?
I’m guessing you were over 18 - and likely over 30, 40 or even 50. And unfortunately, as you may have well experienced, there’s something...
ListenHow to Identify and Fix the Most Common Reason for Running Injuries from 2023-05-24T04:01
Are you a runner that has suffered from hip-related injuries, weakness, or mobility issues? Do you suspect it’s having a negative impact on your training?
Well, you are in luck because i...
ListenWhy you need a hand-written log and not just Strava from 2023-05-19T04:01
There’s a lot to be said about the benefits of quick and easy online logs like strava, but is it possible you’re missing out by not keeping a hand-written log as well?
Coach Ruiari and Dy...
ListenSetting Realistic Goals from 2023-05-17T04:01
Setting realistic goals is perhaps one of the most important pieces of starting out your training on the right foot and one of the most common reasons we see runners struggle with their training...
ListenHow to Recover and Train Between Races from 2023-05-12T07:39
With the main portion of the spring racing season completed, many of you are likely pondering what you should do next.
So, today our current and past coaching team are going to answer som...
ListenMacronutrients: What is the Optimal Ratio and Why They are Critical to Your Performance from 2023-05-10T04:01
Today we’re lucky enough to have our very own Coach Jeff on the show to talk about the importance of macronutrients and how ensuring you have the right mix can help you hit your performance and ...
ListenInaccuracies with GPS Watches: How to best use the data to optimize your training from 2023-05-05T04:01
How much should you trust your GPS watch?
In this week's coaches chat, coaches Michael and Andy dig into GPS watches and cover some of the most common questions and concerns we see as co...
ListenUnderstanding and Fixing Common Running Form Issues with Jay Dicharry from 2023-05-03T04:01
On this episode of RunnersConnect, we explore various ways to improve running form and prevent injuries.
Our expert guest, Jay Dicharry, shares insights from his experience analyzing run...
ListenOvertraining Vs Being Tired: Measurable Ways to Tell the Difference from 2023-04-28T04:01
Is the fatigue you’re feeling overtraining or just the normal fatigue we should all expect when training hard? It’s a question that will drive runners crazy.
In today’s episode, we’re goi...
ListenLessons From The Fastest Runners On Earth from 2023-04-26T19:08
How can the average athlete relate to some of the best runners in the world? What insights can be gained? And in what ways are we more similar than different?
These are just a few of the...
ListenWhen You Can Run Through an Injury, Is Running Bad for Your Knees and More Listener Questions from 2023-04-21T04:01
In today’s episode, Coach Jeff Gaudette is going to be answering listener questions we’ve received over the last few weeks from our fans just like you.
We’ve got some great questions, co...
ListenHow to Overcome Negative Thoughts in Training and Racing from 2023-04-19T04:01
On this episode of RunnersConnect, sport psychologist Dr. Stan Beecham explains how our own thinking can often get in the way of our ability to perform at our best, especially as runners.
<... Listen3 Surprising Ways Training for a Half Marathon Can Improve Your Overall Running Fitness (and specific workouts to help you crush it) from 2023-04-14T04:01
The half marathon is one of the most underrated distances you can train for and race.
Not only is it a good stepping stone in volume for newer runners, but it’s a great way to mix up tra...
ListenHow to Break the Injury Cycle from 2023-04-12T04:01
Are you currently in an injury cycle you can’t seem to break out of?
Well, so is Dean Schmidt and on today’s training plan rescue we’re going to take a deep dive into Dean’s plan to unco...
ListenHow to Taper and Determine Race Pace for Optimal Performance from 2023-04-07T04:01
Are you ready for the big spring races like the Boston and London Marathons?
In this podcast episode, we dive into two key factors for your race day success: tapering and determining you...
ListenYour Tapering Questions Answered from 2023-04-05T04:01
Tapering is one of the most difficult mental challenges we face as runners when targeting a big goal race.
We’ve put in weeks and months of hard training and sacrificed a lot to try and g...
ListenA Peek Inside The Training and Mindset of a 13:30 5k Runner from 2023-03-31T04:01
Have you ever wanted to peek inside the training and the mind of an elite runner?
What does their training look like? Do they have the same ups and downs? What goes through their mind dur...
ListenHow To Increase Your Mobility To Improve Your Running from 2023-03-29T12:22
Have you thought about what the long game looks like for your running? You know, like what you can do right now in order to log enjoyable miles and even race well into your 70s, 80s, and dare I ...
ListenSuper Shoes: Can They Help You Run Faster or Are They Just for Elites? from 2023-03-24T07:34
If you’ve paid any attention to elite racing times or even had conversations with anyone in your running group, then you know all about “Super Shoes”.
If you’re a new runner, “Super Shoes...
ListenInformation Overload, Optimal Training Paces&How to Know When You Can Handle More Training: Training Plan Rescue from 2023-03-22T04:01
There’s a lot of content for new runners just getting started and of course a ton of books, videos, etc for experienced runners trying to break through plateaus and achieve that final 5-10%.
... ListenHow do Antibiotics Affect Running Performance? from 2023-03-17T04:01
Antibiotics. We’ve all likely taken them at some point to fight off a lingering sickness or to help control more serious infections like strep throat, ear infections or bladder infections.
<... ListenHow Runners Can Sleep Better And Recover Faster from 2023-03-15T04:01
Are you getting high-quality sleep on a nightly basis? If you’re one of the 67% of Americans that report frequent sleep issues, perhaps, you’re not but you’re looking for answers.
In this...
ListenLearn How to Target Your Weaknesses by Training the Right Muscle Fiber Types from 2023-03-10T09:12
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Your Fueling Questions Answered from 2023-03-08T05:01
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5 Lessons Learned from our 2023 Winter Running Retreat from 2023-03-03T07:06
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Fascinating Training Lessons From Ethiopian Marathon Runners from 2023-03-01T05:01
Why does it make sense to Ethiopian runners to get up at 3am to run up and down a hill?
Who would choose to train on almost impossibly steep and rocky terrain, in hyena territory?
<... ListenWhy You Don’t Need to Train Faster to Run Faster from 2023-02-24T05:01
One of the most difficult concepts to master as a runner is that you don’t need to be running faster, longer or harder every time out to improve.
In fact, sometimes running just below or...
ListenHelping a 65-Year Old “Right the Ship” After a Bad Marathon from 2023-02-22T05:01
Did you train “harder than ever” for your last race and still come up short?
Are you a masters runner who feels like your times are going in the wrong direction and you need to “right the...
ListenHow to Step Up Your Training with the Correct Periodization from 2023-02-17T08:02
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How Gwen Jorgensen became an Olympic Gold Medal Triathlete from 2023-02-15T05:01
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9 Ways to Mentally Master the Last 10k of Your Marathon! from 2023-02-10T20:32
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From Couch Potato To Endurance Athlete At Age 48 from 2023-02-08T05:01
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An Inside Look at What RunnersConnect Athletes are Struggling With Now from 2023-02-03T05:01
On today’s coach chat podcast episode, we’re going to hear from RunnersConnect head coach Michael Hammond about the common struggles our athletes are facing right...
ListenHow to Develop Mental Toughness for Training and Racing from 2023-02-01T05:01
It’s the beginning of February and that means most of us are in the midst of our training for spring races.
With rac...
ListenThe Biggest Mistake You’re Making With Your Strength Training from 2023-01-27T05:01
Not including proper progression in your strength routines is one of the biggest reasons you may still be getting injured despite performing injury prevention rou...
ListenCan metabolic profiling help you reach your running goals? from 2023-01-25T05:01
Angelo Poli is a Transformation Specialist and the creator of the MetPro system, an advanced methodology that analyzes a pe...
ListenHow Does Alcohol Affect Your Running? from 2023-01-20T05:01
Many of us enjoy nothing more than a cold beer on a hot day or a strong drink after a long work shift.
However, wha...
ListenWhat’s behind this 33 year old runner's training woes? from 2023-01-18T05:01
Nick ran cross country in high school, setting a 5k PR of 17:49 way back in 2005. But in 2012 he developed a severe case of achilles tendonitis which caused him t...
ListenHow much faster can you get in a year? from 2023-01-13T05:01
Do you have a goal time you’ve been eyeing but aren’t sure if and when it will be attainable? Or are you fairly new to running and wondering what to expect from y...
ListenSecrets to Winter Running Unlocked from 2023-01-11T05:01
There’s no doubt that winter running can be some of the most difficult months of training, especially if you have a big race coming up in April or May and you hav...
ListenAre You Focusing on the Wrong Metrics? from 2023-01-04T05:01
Welcome to our coach chat this week and our first podcast of the new year.
As we all try to get our 2023 started off...
ListenWhat You Should Do During Workout Rest Intervals from 2022-12-28T05:01
When it comes to executing workouts, understanding aspects like pace, distance, and duration might already be at the top of your mind. But how much thought have y...
ListenAre Exogenous Ketones The Next Big Thing In Running Nutrition? from 2022-12-21T06:07
What are your thoughts on exogenous ketones? Are you familiar? Are you wondering what they have to do with running? Well, in this episode you are in for a treat.<...
ListenHow to use strength training to run faster, longer, and injury-free from 2022-12-14T05:01
We’ve put together some of the best interviews we’ve conducted over the past 6 years from masters coaches, researchers and high-performing athletes to help you be...
ListenWhat to do when shorter distance results don’t translate to the marathon from 2022-12-07T05:01
Do you have great results at shorter distances like the 5k and 10k, but can’t run equivalent times for longer races like the HM and Marathon?
How To Train Your Gut For Race Day from 2022-11-30T05:01
How many times have you been in a training run or race environment where issues like nausea, bloating, or cramping have interrupted performance?
5 Alternative Recovery Methods for Running from 2022-11-23T05:01
Extending beyond normal sleep and nutrition routines, have you ever wondered about alternative recovery methods? Maybe you’ve had conversations with family and fr...
Listen4 Insights I Gained From Running Retreats from 2022-11-16T05:01
For those of you who have been fans of RunnersConnect for some time now, you know that some of our favorite events of the year are our running retreats. Listen
How To Get Fitter, Stronger, and Run Your Best Past Age 40 from 2022-11-09T06:51
What if you could actually run your best past age 40? And get fitter and stronger?
We’ve put together some of the be...
ListenHow we’d fix the training plan of an often-injured masters runner struggling to progress from 2022-11-02T07:01
We are back with another edition of Training Plan rescue. The feedback from the previous episode has been great and Coach Jeff is excited to take a deep dive into...
ListenEverything You Need to Know About Amino Acids For Running Performance and Recovery from 2022-10-26T04:01
What comes to mind when you think about “amino acids”? Are you incorporating them into your diet? Have you considered the performance and recovery benefits of amino acids for your running traini...
ListenUptempo Talks - Why Do Runners Do That? #1 from 2022-10-19T07:13
Do you ever notice fellow runners taking an interesting approach to a particular run or training block? Or using certain recovery tools or consuming certain drink...
ListenWhat to eat before every type of run! from 2022-10-12T12:54
What should I eat before I run?
It’s an age-old question faced by many runners both new to the sport and those who h...
ListenMarathon Tapering Essentials Roundup from 2022-10-05T07:13
Did you know we’ve been publishing interviews with some of the leading scientists, coaches, athletes and experts in the running world since 2011!
Training Plan Rescue #1 from 2022-09-28T04:01
We are excited to share with you the first rendition of our “training plan rescue” series where a listener sends us their busted training plan and our coaches res...
ListenTransition Show - A new Host of the Run to the Top Podcast from 2022-09-21T04:01:40
We have bittersweet news to share. This is the last episode hosted by Claire Bartholic!
In this special, transition...
ListenDream Destination Race or Disaster? Better Travel Racing with Angie and Trevor Spencer from 2022-09-14T04:01:48
Planning a destination race in a far away place has lots of challenges. International travel is even more stressful since there are so many details that you will ...
ListenKnee Pain From Running: How to Fix it Forever with Brodie Sharpe from 2022-09-07T04:01
If you’ve been a runner long enough, some well meaning person will eventually ask you about your knees. Running is actually good for your knees, but if you’re the...
ListenFrustrated with Your Running Progress? How to Smash Your Plateau with Elisabeth Scott from 2022-08-31T04:01:05
Have you hit a plateau in your running? Despite doing all the right things, or most of the right things that you are supposed to be doing, you just seem stuck. Listen
How a Sprinkle of Sprinting Can Massively Improve Your Distance Running: Kieran Gillespie from 2022-08-24T04:01:36
All runners are not the same. Distance runners and sprinters really seem to be engaging in an entirely different sport. Tiny and lean elite marathoners are a star...
ListenHow to Apply an Ancient Meditation Practice to Improve your Running Now: Nita Sweeney from 2022-08-17T04:01:40
As good as running is for our bodies, it’s probably equally good, if not even more so, for our brains. The mental health benefits of aerobic exercise have been pr...
ListenChris Chavez is Telling the Track and Field Stories That No One Else Will from 2022-08-10T04:01:08
Running is a massive participation sport. About 50 million Americans (or 15 percent of the U.S. population) participate in some form of running, according to a 20...
ListenCreatine: How a cheap weight lifting supplement can boost your running with Kelly Jones, RD from 2022-08-03T04:01:21
What if I told you that there is something out there that can help you build lean muscle, boost endurance, reduce fatigue, help you perform better, help slow down...
ListenHow To Conquer Your Fear of Trails and Run Wild: Anne George from 2022-07-27T04:01:03
Trail running can be intimidating to lots of people. What if you get lost, break your ankle, or see a snake? I’m not sure that you’re safer running in the city wi...
ListenExactly How to Train for Your Best Fall Marathon Week by Week from 2022-07-20T04:01:47
It’s the middle of summer and for fall marathoners, it’s time to get into your marathon build up.
On today’s Run to ...
ListenFinally Fix Your Lower Back Pain: Dr Lauren LaPierre from 2022-07-13T04:01:38
According to the Centers for Disease Control, 25% of Americans have experienced back pain in the last three months. Up to 80% of all adults have felt it at some p...
ListenRun Faster and Be Happier After Age 40: Shawanna White from 2022-07-06T04:01:21
To be a serious athlete, it’s pretty much a given that you need to be, well, serious. Serious about your training, what you eat, how you recover. You need to choo...
ListenThe Plantar Fasciitis Doc on How To Keep Your Feet Healthy: Dr Angela Walk from 2022-06-29T04:01:25
Plantar fasciitis sidelines countless numbers of runners each year, with a stabbing pain in every step.
The good new...
ListenThe Flaws in Common Nutrition Advice For Endurance Athletes: Wade Lightheart from 2022-06-22T04:01:09
Our bodies are amazing and they are surprisingly individual. One person could eat loaves of Wonder Bread with negligible effects to blood sugar while another pers...
ListenWhat it Really Takes To Run Longer Than You Ever Have Before: Robbie Balenger from 2022-06-15T04:01:59
There are not many ultrarunners who have run farther than Robbie Balenger. Robbie’s been making headlines for the past few years with his massive athletic feats. ...
ListenWhen Listening to Your Body Is Wrong For Runners: Cortney Berling from 2022-06-08T04:01:32
Fueling your running is not as simple as eating when you are hungry or not eating when you are not hungry. Registered Dietician Cortney Berling of EatWellRunBette...
ListenRun Better in Less Time: How to Maximize Your Miles and Still Have a Life from 2022-06-01T04:01:05
If you have a busy life outside of running, and let’s face it, we all do, this can be a real challenge. And let me tell you a little secret--all that time might a...
ListenGet Stronger, Faster, and Look Amazing As You Age: Dr Stacy Sims from 2022-05-25T04:01:26
Getting older doesn’t mean getting slower, as long as you make critical changes to your training and how you fuel.
D...
ListenThe 3 Minute Solution For Faster, More Powerful Running: Dr Eoin Everard from 2022-05-18T04:01:34
Do you ever feel like you are missing out on key training elements that could actually help you get faster and stronger? If you are stuck in a plateau or a cycle ...
ListenIs Jogging Actually Cool Again? How Chris Heuisler is Taking Back the Jog from 2022-05-11T04:01:56
Running can be intimidating to a lot of people. But jogging? It can open a world of fun fitness to almost everyone. Chris Heuisler of the Knob Creek Jogging Club ...
ListenHow to Stop a Painful Side Stitch from Sidelining You On the Run from 2022-05-04T04:01:19
Side stitches affect up to 70% of all runners. If you’ve ever suffered from a sharp, shooting pain in your side in the middle of your run, you know how awful it ...
ListenFortify Your Mind Like a Pro Runner with These Mental Strength Techniques: Steve Magness from 2022-04-27T04:01:27
Do you train your brain as hard as you train your body? World-renowned expert on performance, Olympic-level coach, author and podcast host Steve Magness is our sp...
ListenWhy You Are Not Losing Fat from Running: Angelo Poli Unlocks the Mystery of Metabolic Fitness from 2022-04-20T04:01:55
Are you stuck in a metabolic plateau? We run, eat less, maybe lose some weight, plateau, run more, eat less. The weight stays the same (or goes up!), but the bell...
ListenPerfect Pacing or Train Wreck? Don't Let a Pace Group Risk Your Race Time from 2022-04-13T04:01:58
The beauty of following a pace group is that you don’t have to race alone. You’ll not only have a more experienced runner leading you to your dream finish time, b...
ListenYour New Coach is the Future of American Distance Running: Fiona O'Keeffe from 2022-04-06T04:01:21
Last January in Houston, Fiona O’Keefe crossed the finish line in 1:07:42, making her half marathon debut the fastest ever by an American woman. At age 23, this y...
Listen220 Marathons And Counting: Linda Ambard Runs to Thrive After Her Husband Was Assassinated from 2022-03-30T04:01:06
After her husband was killed in Afghanistan and the terrorist bombs at the Boston Marathon went off in front of her, Linda Ambard vowed not to let terrorism take ...
ListenThe Powerful Performance Edge of a Plant-Based Diet for Runners from 2022-03-23T04:01:31
Plant-based athletes are everywhere these days. But can a plant-based diet really be a performance booster for your running? What are the pros and cons of a plant...
ListenHow Women Can (Finally) Even the Field In Running: Dr. Megan Roche from 2022-03-16T04:01:21
For the first time in history, just over 50% of all races are run by women.
While women are leading in the number ...
ListenThe Dreaded DNF: When You Should Quit a Race and How to Get Over It from 2022-03-09T05:01:43
Have you ever gotten a DNF? Sometimes quitting in the middle of a race is undoubtedly the right thing to do. Other times, you will be full of regret when you do. ...
ListenEssential Recovery Techniques to Run Faster All Year Round: Sara Manderscheid from 2022-03-02T05:01:21
Recovery can be a tricky balance for a runner. In order to train well, we sometimes have to train tired and under-recovered. But if we dig ourselves too deep into...
ListenAre These Myths about Running Cadence Increasing Your Injury Risk? from 2022-02-25T05:01:55
If you’ve been running for any length of time, you’ve probably heard of the term “running cadence”. You may have even tried to improve yours.
Use These Strategies to Maximize Your Running Nutrition with NO Extra Work from 2022-02-23T05:01:29
From what to eat before runs to how much macros and calories we need to properly fuel and recover without gaining weight, running nutrition can often seem complic...
ListenCan You Trust Your Running Watch? from 2022-02-18T05:01:05
How much do you rely on the data from your running watch? Do you analyze all the data it gives you after every run?
...
ListenHow to Train Your Mind to Maximize Your Running Performance from 2022-02-16T05:01:18
How often do you train for the mental challenges of running? Do you spend just as much time working on your mental prep as you do your physical preparation? Listen
You Need Fatigue: Find the Balance Between Good Training and Overdoing It from 2022-02-11T05:01:09
Many times, when you go out for a run, you feel better than when you left. A good run can leave you feeling energized and ready to tackle just about anything....
ListenHow Hill Running Builds Faster, More Powerful Legs with David Roche from 2022-02-09T05:01:24
Do hills intimidate you? Or do you love tackling all the ups and downs? Learn how to run hills more effortlessly, how to incorporate them into your training, and wha...
ListenHow to Optimally Plan Your Tune-up Races from 2022-02-04T05:01:59
There are several strategies for scheduling and executing tune up races and when done right, they can enhance your fitness and boost your confidence for the big d...
ListenHow Small Mindset Shifts can Help You Achieve Your Dream Goals from 2022-02-02T05:01:14
Sometimes the hardest part about having an audacious goal is getting started. How do you get from point A to point B when it seems so far away? How do you keep yours...
Listen4 Secret Strategies to Get Really Good at Running from 2022-01-28T05:01:38
How do you advance from being a good runner to a really good runner? You’re not a beginner runner any more and you are ready to take it to the next level and stre...
ListenThe Evolution of Women’s Running with Danielle Friedman from 2022-01-26T05:01:18
It wasn’t too long ago that running, or really any exercise at all, for women was considered “unladylike”. Luckily, that’s ch...
ListenShould You Run When Sick? When not to run and how to modify your training from 2022-01-21T05:01
With it being cold and flu season (and still in the midst of a pandemic), how should you adjust your running if you get sick?
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Making Running More Inclusive: Interview with India Cook from 2022-01-19T05:01
India Cook is a mentor on the board of advisors of the Coaches of Color Initiative, founded by Matt Fitzgerald’s 80/20 Endu...
ListenWorkouts to Race Your First or Best 5k from 2022-01-14T05:01
Whether you're training for your first 5k or looking for those last few workout secrets to help you blast a new PR, this episode is for you.
Achieving Your Potential and Wellness as an Older Runner with Running Legend Amby Burfoot from 2022-01-12T05:01
Unlike runners in their 20s and 30s, older runners are often walking that tightrope between performance, potential and overall health and wellness.
Are you ready to actually achieve your goals? The 5 stages of behavior change from 2022-01-07T05:01
As New Year’s resolutions start to face their first test after the first easy week, were you doomed to fail from the start?
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Is Running Good and Bad for Your Heart? from 2022-01-05T05:01
We’ve all heard stories about runners who’ve collapsed during a race from a heart issue. The question is, are these instances a statistically anomaly or does trai...
ListenHow to Plan an Optimal Year of Training and Racing from 2021-12-31T05:01
It’s the start of the new year and of course that means reflection and goal planning.
So, on today’s Run to the Top,...
ListenEssential Tips for Winter Running with Greg Haapala from 2021-12-29T05:01
Are you ready to layer up and brave the cold for some winter running?
If so, here are some essential tips for runnin...
ListenMaster the Art of Running Fast Downhill Without Trashing Your Legs from 2021-12-17T05:01
The lure of downhill racing is pretty seductive. Courses promising fast times and scenic views are becoming more and more popular, especially for runners looking ...
ListenAccountability: The “secret” trick to staying motivated (and how to find yours) from 2021-12-15T05:01
Staying motivated is something that every runner has to deal with.
Whether you’re constantly lacking motivation or ...
ListenWhy Chasing Your “Ideal Race Weight” Might Actually Backfire from 2021-12-10T05:01
Have you heard of the concept of “ideal race weight” and tried working towards it or wondering if it could help improve your running?
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Finding the Time: How to Train Hard While Balancing Work, Family and Even Kids from 2021-12-08T05:01
We’ve all been there. We have a big race coming up and we want to give our all to training (which includes more than just the running, like sleep and nutrition to...
ListenThe most effective way to fix your muscle weaknesses and imbalances from 2021-12-03T05:01
Most recurring running injuries are caused by some kind of muscle imbalance or weakness.
The imbalance or weakness i...
ListenHow to Finally Qualify for The Boston Marathon from 2021-12-01T05:01
For many runners, qualifying for Boston is a dream.
So how, exactly, do you do it? What does it take and how long do...
ListenHow Walking Can Make You A Better Runner (Even if you’re experienced) from 2021-11-26T05:01
Believe it or not, walking can make you a better runner, even if you’re experienced.
From increasing your aerobic c...
ListenThe Science on How to Recover and Fuel Your Running Without Gaining Weight from 2021-11-24T05:01
We know that nutrition plays a critical role in our recovery and running performance, both in training and while racing.
Listen
The 3 Most Important Variables in a Training Plan from 2021-11-19T05:01
Perhaps the most common mistake runners make when writing their own training plans is trying to change or add in too many variables at once. This leads to overtra...
ListenWhy Nutrition for Optimal Performance May Contradict Nutrition for Optimal Health from 2021-11-17T05:01
When your race fueling and prep calls for sugary drinks and gels, how do you balance optimal nutrition for your running performance with what’s best for your opti...
ListenYour Questions on Treadmill Running Answered from 2021-11-12T05:01
When the weather is perfect, there’s nothing better than a nice run outdoors. But when it’s not so great, or when it’s downright miserable running weather, you ha...
ListenHow To Transform Your Running with a Simple, Yet Powerful Digital Training Tool: Tim Surface from 2021-11-10T05:01
To this day, many athletes and coaches use some combo of spreadsheets, emails, calendars, and even paper to plan and record their training. There is a better and ...
ListenTricks of the Track: How Running in Circles Can Help You Get Faster from 2021-11-05T04:01
It’s a harmless oval of synthetic rubber. It’s perfectly measured, free of obstacles or elevation changes. It’s been engineered to be the best surface to run on a...
ListenBecome a Better Trail Runner Today, Even If You've Never Tried It: Ruairi Moynihan from 2021-11-03T04:01
Trail running can seem a little intimidating if you are used to running on the roads. But it can be an incredible experience, once you are armed with a little kn...
ListenWhy Goal Setting Can Set You Up for Failure (and What to Do Instead) from 2021-10-29T04:01
Runners are inherently goal-oriented - it's why we have race day circled on the calendar.
However, this approach ma...
ListenHow to be Both Strong and Fast: Nick Bare, the Ultimate Hybrid Athlete from 2021-10-27T04:01
Have you ever thought that you can’t be both strong and fast at the same time?
Well, Nick Bare refuses to believe so...
ListenHow to Maximize Your Marathon Fitness Between Races from 2021-10-22T04:01
Now that your big race is over, what is the best thing to do before you start training for the next big race?
We’ve ...
ListenEvidence-Based Answers to Your Running Injury Questions: With Physiotherapist Brodie Sharpe from 2021-10-20T04:01
Do you have questions about running injuries? Like, when do you know it’s time to see a PT or what’s the most time-efficient injury prevention routine?
... ListenGoal Race Over: Do This Over the Next 3 Weeks to Ensure Long-term Progress from 2021-10-15T04:01
If you’ve just finished a big goal race or if you are about to, now is the time to start thinking about what to do next.
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6 Principles to Build Mental Toughness: Brad Stulberg on the Practice of Groundedness from 2021-10-13T04:01
Running faster is about physical training, sure, but there’s a mental component that can be just as difficult to overcome.
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The Secret Pre-Race Technique Used by Olympic Runners: A Step-by-Step Visualization Guide for Your Next Race from 2021-10-08T04:01
Visualization is a mental technique that is a staple for elite runners and superstars like Michael Jordan, Deena Kastor, and Mohammad Ali.
Do You Ever Feel Like You’re Not a “Real Runner”? Erin Azar Shows You How to Overcome That Mindset from 2021-10-06T14:00:05
Do you ever look at other runners, in person or on social media, and think “they are so much faster than me” or “they are real runners, not me”?
All the Final Details You Need For A Stress-Free Race Day with Elisabeth Scott from 2021-09-29T04:00
Is race day coming up? Whether this is your first big race or you're a seasoned vet, this episode will help you be sure that you don’t miss a critical step of yo...
ListenDon't Risk Your Race - How to Plan The Perfect Taper for Your Best Marathon from 2021-09-24T04:00
The three weeks before your marathon are critical to your success on race day. If you do too much, you’ll leave your speed in training. But if you do too little...
ListenThe Secret The Big Brands Don't Want You to Know: The Case for Minimalist Running Shoes with Steven Sashen from 2021-09-22T04:00
There is a deep divide among runners about which is the best running shoe and the big super shoes seem to be winning. Is this because they are better, or is it j...
Listen7 Signs That Say You're Finally Ready to Crush Your Marathon Goal from 2021-09-17T04:00
How do you KNOW that you are ready to race a marathon? And not just run it, but race it in your dream goal finishing time?
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Defy the "Rules" of Aging: How You Can Run Your Best Past Age 40 with Master's Coach Cathy Utzschneider from 2021-09-15T04:00
What if you could get faster, stronger, and more mentally sharp despite turning the corner beyond age 40? It is actually possible.
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Strides: The Simple Way You Can Run Faster with Less Than 90 Seconds of Effort from 2021-09-10T04:00
Running strides will get you fast, fast!
What if we told you that there was a way to get faster, to i...
ListenSha'Carri Richardson Isn't the Only Elite Getting High: The Performance Advantages of Cannabis with Josiah Hesse from 2021-09-08T04:00
Sha'Carri Richardson thought she was going to the Olympic this summer after winning the 100m sprint. But when she tested positive for THC after the race, she was...
ListenFour Myths About Cool Downs Revealed (And Why You Should Still Do One) from 2021-09-03T04:00
Is a cool down after running really important? Do you tend to skip your cool down when time is crunched?
Coach Clai...
ListenHow Much Faster Will You Run in Nike Vaporflys? Mike Haischer Has the Data from 2021-09-01T04:00
Will running a marathon in high-tech super shoes help you run faster?
Nike made huge headlines when they came out with the Vaporfly series in 2017. Featur...
ListenWhat to Eat Before A Run from 2021-08-27T04:00
Do you eat before a run? Should you? And what should you eat that will fuel your run the best?
Coach Claire Bartholic explores exactly what you should eat before any type of run. She b...
ListenGet off the Elliptical + Run With Us: Sarah Clem from 2021-08-25T04:00
Sarah Clem is the director of operations and running coach at CHAARG, an organization dedicated to igniting a passion for movement in college women.
... ListenHow Tempos Make You a Better Runner from 2021-08-20T04:00
The tempo run is a classic workout for runners. But what does the word "tempo" really mean? It can mean different things to different runners and can be done at...
ListenElite Training for Mere Mortals: Katie Sloane&Ivan Alonzo from 2021-08-18T04:00
Imagine having the opportunity to train for one of the top marathons in the world with nearly all the advantages of an elite. You’d have access to world-famous c...
ListenThe Perfect Strength Training for Runners from 2021-08-13T04:00
Strength training for runners improves performance and prevents injuries. But when you love to run, it can be hard to add strength training into your routine, even if you know you should.
... ListenImprove Your Running In the Deep End: Jennifer Conroyd from 2021-08-11T04:00
Aqua jogging, also known as deep water running, is the most running-specific alternative to land running. By using a flotation belt which keeps you vertical in t...
ListenThe Best Warm Up For Any Run from 2021-08-06T12:02:56
Finding the time to get in a run, let alone a warm up can be a challenge at times. But if you are the kind of runner that thinks a little jogging is all you need...
ListenThe 340 Mile Speed Project: David Kilgore and Margot Fleming from 2021-08-04T04:00
In May of 2021, two ultrarunners named David Kilgore and Margot Fleming were invited to a unique event whose only rules are there are no rules and there are no sp...
ListenHow To Be An #AwesomeRunner from 2021-07-30T04:00
Many runners are guilty of downplaying their running. If you've ever said, "I'm not a real runner," or have gotten down about your abilities as a runner, this is...
ListenThe Toxic Micronutrient Runners Need: Drs Michael Zourdos and Sara Mahoney from 2021-07-28T04:00
In today’s episode, we’re going to drill down on one critical micronutrient that is essential to humans in the right dose, highly toxic in the wrong dose, and one...
ListenWhat All Runners Should Do to Prevent Stress Fractures from 2021-07-23T04:00
Up to 50% of runners will suffer an injury in any given year and one of the most severe and common injuries is a stress fracture.
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Brendan Leonard Hates Running and You Can Too! from 2021-07-21T04:00
If you’ve run long enough or are just starting your journey, you probably have a Iove/hate relationship with running. Running long distances is wonderful and com...
ListenHow to Actually Lose Weight with Running from 2021-07-16T09:35:34
Many people want to lose weight with running. While the benefits of running can go far beyond losing a few pounds, running...
ListenThe EXACT Fueling and Hydration Secrets from the Best Endurance Athletes with Abby Coleman from 2021-07-14T04:00
Hydration and Fueling For Endurance Performance Series, Part Two: The EXACT Fueling and Hydration Secrets from the Best Endurance Athletes with Abby Coleman
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Your Perfect Hydration Plan for Endurance Performance from 2021-07-09T04:00
Welcome to Part One of our two part series on Hydration and Fueling for Endurance Performance. In this episode we’ll talk about ...
ListenIs Running Putting Your Spine at Risk? Dr Ulrike Mitchell from 2021-07-07T04:00
Your spine starts showing signs of aging at age 20. Is too much running putting it at more risk?
We talk about the ...
ListenThe Proven Strategy to Race Faster from 2021-07-02T04:00
The instinct to run hard from the start is something that is tough to unlearn. That’s why you so often see new runners, and even experienced runners do this in wo...
ListenSleep Your Way to Better Running: Dr Shelby Harris from 2021-06-30T04:00
Is a lack of great sleep ruining our lives and our running? Claire wanted to find out, so she invited sleep expert Dr Shelby Harris on the show to talk about it....
ListenRun Better In The Heat from 2021-06-25T04:00
Summer is officially here in the Northern Hemisphere and while longer days leave lots more time for running, the sun, heat and humidity can make running miserable...
ListenThe Rise of the Plant-Based Athletes: Matt Frazier and Robert Cheeke from 2021-06-23T04:00
Matt Frazier is a vegan ultramarathoner, author, and entrepreneur, best known as the founder of the No Meat Athlete movement and host of the No M...
ListenHow to Conquer Late Race Leg Cramping from 2021-06-18T04:00
Have you ever experienced painful leg cramping late in a race?
Coach Claire goes into the science of leg cramping. ...
ListenHow A Low-Tech Device Improves Performance and Recovery: Dr Dena Garner from 2021-06-16T04:00
What if I told you that there was a simple way to improve your muscular endurance, reduce your respiratory rate when running, reduce the production of lactic acid...
ListenHow to Fuel For the Marathon from 2021-06-11T04:00
Having a solid fueling plan for the marathon can make the difference between a great race and a disaster. But how do you know what to eat, how much to eat, and when?
Coach Claire Barthol...
ListenFun is Abdi Abdirahman's Secret to Running Longevity from 2021-06-09T04:00
Are you ready to be inspired? And maybe have some fun while we are at it? Then this is the episode for you.
For mos...
ListenHow Slow Running Can Make You Faster from 2021-06-04T04:00
Do you want to know the number one way to get faster as a runner?
SLOW DOWN!
Yes, it seems like the opposite of what you want to do to improve, but it's absolutely true Listen
The Truth About Nutrition For Runners: Meghann Featherstun from 2021-06-02T04:00
Accurate nutrition information for runners can get pretty murky out there. It can be tough to figure out what’s really imp...
ListenHow Over-Racing Impacts Your Running from 2021-05-28T04:00
On this bonus Run to the Top, we are going to talk about racing, and specifically over-racing. That’s when you are racing so often that it’s actually hurting you...
ListenHow New Data Can Help You Run Better: Grant Trewartha and Anna Kosciuk from 2021-05-26T04:00
Can new tech in your shoe change the way you run for the better?
We are all used to our watches telling us how fa...
ListenBonus Episode: How To Run By Feel from 2021-05-21T04:00
Can you run a specific workout pace on feel alone? Without looking at your watch? Tempo runs, steady runs, threshold runs, VO2 max workouts...they all have a "f...
ListenHow Much Strength Training Runners Need: Lindsey Bomgren from 2021-05-19T04:00
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2:38 Marathoner Andie Cozzarelli Joins RunnersConnect from 2021-05-12T04:00
The RunnersConnect family has grown! We welcomed a brand new expert coach to our staff this year and I’d like to introduce you to her.
100 Marathons at Age 24: Jocelyn Rivas from 2021-05-05T04:00
If you think running a single marathon is tough, get ready to be inspired by Jocelyn Rivas. Jocelyn is on a mission to not just run 100 marathons, but break the G...
ListenTrain the Body You Have to Get the Body You Want: Tianna Bartoletta from 2021-04-28T04:00
Tianna Bartoletta is one of the best sprinters in the world, and she’s on hand to teach all of us, even the endurance runners, what we can learn from short distan...
ListenJump Start Your Running With Plyometrics: Duane Scotti from 2021-04-21T04:00
You probably know that strength training can help a runner minimize injuries but what about plyometrics or jump training? Do runners really need plyometrics? Woul...
ListenThe Relatable, Rambling Runner: Matt Chittim from 2021-04-14T04:00
The Relatable, Rambling Runner - Matt Chittim
Most running podcasts focus on professional runners. Matt Chittim’s Rambling Runner podcas...
ListenHow Much Protein a Runner Really Needs: Dr. Robert Wolfe from 2021-04-07T04:00
As runners, we think about how to fuel properly. That includes carbohydrate and protein, but what about essential amino acids? How do they help us optimize our nu...
ListenHow to Finally Win Your Inner Negative Mental Battle and Become Stronger and Faster: Dr Jacob Cooper from 2021-03-31T04:00
Many runners face constant negative mental battle when the run starts to get hard. If you are frequently struggling with negative thoughts, there is a way to win...
ListenHow to Finally Win Your Inner Negative Mental Battle and Become Stronger and Faster: Dr Jacob Cooper from 2021-03-31T04:00
Many runners face constant negative mental battle when the run starts to get hard. If you are frequently struggling with negative thoughts, there is a way to win...
ListenWhat All Runners With Kidneys Need to Hear: Dr Sherry Mansour and Dr F Perry Wilson from 2021-03-24T04:00
How many marathon runners have acute kidney damage after they cross the finish line? According to a Yale University study, the answer is a shocking 55%. So if you...
ListenLimits are An Illusion: Alex Hutchinson from 2021-03-17T04:00
When you’re running hard, pushing yourself to extremes, which do you think is the more limiting factor, your body or your brain? Alex Hutchinson has done extensiv...
ListenTrack Club Babe Kim Clark Is Running for Good from 2021-03-10T05:00
Kim Clark’s 110,000 Instagram followers know her as Track Club Babe. Kim microblogs daily offering inspiration, encouragement, and rock-solid training advice lear...
ListenIs Running Ruining Your Knees: Yale's Dr. John Fulkerson from 2021-03-03T05:00
What is it with runners and knees? If you run, you’ve heard “I used to run but it hurts my knees.” Although running is not inherently bad for your knees and stayi...
ListenCapturing Speed: Nike Photographer Cortney White from 2021-02-24T05:00
Even if you’ve never heard of Cortney White, you’ve probably seen her pictures. Cortney is one of the few female professional photographers snapping shots of elit...
ListenDanny Dreyer and Sinead Haughey: How Mindfulness Can Help You Run Pain-Free from 2021-02-17T05:00
When ultramarathoner and running guru Danny Dreyer attended a tai chi class in 1999, a lightbulb went off.
He believed the martial art’s principles of alignment, relaxation, and balance c...
ListenEvie Serventi and TIna Muir: Train Your Brain from 2021-02-10T15:16:51
Tina Muir talks with Evie Serventi, a competitive runner and swimmer, the Deputy Editor of Running Fitness magazine in the UK and Sports Psychologist in this encore from 2017.
In this epi...
ListenJonathan Beverly and Sinead Haughey: Keys to Avoid Burnout from 2021-02-03T05:00
Running isn’t always forgiving.
Between injuries, mental ruts, and the curve balls life sometimes throws at us, finding long term success and remaining engaged in the sport can be incredi...
ListenJay Dicharry and Tina Muir: Strength for Runners 2017/02/06 Encore Presentation from 2021-01-27T05:00
Coach Tina interviews Jay Dicharry in 2017.
Jay is a renowned expert in biomechanics and physical therapy and is also the author of Listen
World-Class Running is Still A Hobby for Keira D’Amato from 2021-01-20T05:00
Keira D’Amato is a world class runner who broke the American record in the 10 mile and clocked an incredible 2:22 at the Marathon Project this past December, but ...
ListenNathan Martin is Breaking Records and Stereotypes from 2021-01-13T05:00
Nathan Martin just broke a 41-year-old record at the Marathon Project held this past December. He finished in 2:11:05, making him the fastest US born Black marath...
ListenRunning to Lose Weight? Here's How Much You Need: Kyle Flack - 2021-01-06 from 2021-01-06T05:00
Happy New Year! Did you resolve to lose weight this year? Running burns a ton of calories so it should be a great way to melt off the pounds, right? Well, maybe n...
ListenWalk to Become a Faster Runner: Jeff Galloway - 2020-12-30 from 2020-12-30T05:00
At age 75, legendary coach and Olympian Jeff Galloway is almost as famous for walking as he is for running. Jeff says his run-walk-run method of training enables ...
ListenElevating American Distance Running: Ben Rosario - 2020-12-23 from 2020-12-23T05:00
Elevating American Distance Running: Ben Rosario
Ben Rosario is the head coach of the HOKA Northern Arizona Elite. ...
ListenNike's Win-At-All-Costs Culture : Matt Hart - 2020-12-15 from 2020-12-16T05:00
Is Nike too big to fail?
Matt Hart is a freelance journalist whose new book Win at all Costs investigates Nike’s Ore...
ListenHow to Stay Running For Life: Special Collaborative Episode! - 2020-12-09 from 2020-12-09T05:00
How to Stay Running For Life: Special Collaborative Episode!
This week’s guests are a little different from our usual guests s...
ListenThe Secrets of the World’s Best Runners: Becky Wade Firth - 2020-12-02 from 2020-12-02T05:00
Elite distance runner Becky Wade Firth, a standout at Rice University in Texas, was expected to turn pro after graduation. Instead, she chose a different plan tha...
ListenThe Real Way to Get Mentally Tough: Matt Fitzgerald - 2020-11-25 from 2020-11-25T05:00
The Real Way to Get Mentally Tough: Matt Fitzgerald
The biggest difference between elites and the rest of us is not simply tale...
ListenHow to Make Everything That's Hard About Running Easier: Brad Miles-11-18 from 2020-11-18T05:00
How to Make Everything Hard About Running Easier: Brad Miles
Imagine being able to run and heal through an injury. Or imagine significan...
ListenThe Fate of Charity Running in a World Without Races: Susan Hurley - 2020-11-11 from 2020-11-11T05:00
The Fate of Charity Running in a World Without Races: Susan Hurley
If you’ve run for charity, you’re probably wondering how cha...
ListenYour Mind is an Opportunity: Building Mental Toughness with Dr. Lara Pence 2020-11-04 from 2020-11-04T05:00
As a runner, you prioritize your physical training, but what are you doing for your mental health training? Dr. Lara Pence (aka Dr. L) is a clinical psychologist ...
ListenSpeed in Your 60s and the Fastest Mile That Didn't Count: Dan King 10-28-2020 from 2020-10-28T04:00
Speed in Your 60s and the Fastest Mile That Didn’t Count: Dan King
Dan King is blistering fast at 61 years old. We’re talking w...
ListenCan You Run and Laugh at the Same Time? Comedian Jeffrey James Binney 10-21-2020 from 2020-10-21T04:00
The obesity-related death of his mother was a wakeup call to young, overweight Jeffrey James Binney. He could continue down the same path, or he could change his ...
ListenWhat Your Massage Therapist Isn't Telling You: The Truth About Massage for Runners with Matt Phillips - 10-14-2020 from 2020-10-14T04:00
What Your Massage Therapist Isn't Telling You: The Truth About Massage for Runners with Matt Phillips
That massage isn’t doing what you think it’s doing. Not i... Listen
The Boston Marathon's Uncertain Future with Race Director Dave McGillivray - 10-07-2020 from 2020-10-07T04:00
Were you one of the 30,000 people hoping to run the Boston Marathon this year? Are you hoping to run Boston next year? If yes, then you’ll want to listen to this ...
ListenForget About Your Form and Just Wear the Right Shoe: Biomechanist Dr. Iain Hunter - 09-30-2020 from 2020-09-30T04:00
Forget About Your Form and Just Wear the Right Shoe: Biomechanist Dr. Iain Hunter
Every runner dreams of running faster with le...
ListenRunning at the Mouth, While Running For Her Life: Fitz Koehler - 09-22-2020 from 2020-09-23T04:00
Imagine doing everything right with your health and fitness, being in peak shape, and enjoying a super successful career announcing at the start and finish lines ...
ListenElite Training Center for Sale: Pete Rea on the End of an Era at ZAP Endurance - 09-16-2020 from 2020-09-16T04:00
It is the end of an elite era. The beautiful training center in Blowing Rock, NC that has been home to some of the best endurance athletes in the country is for ...
ListenInside the Bubble: Olympian Jared Ward's Strategy for the London Marathon and Beyond from 2020-09-09T04:00
Jared Ward is getting ready to race. He is one of the few elite athletes that will enter the elite bubble to race the London Marathon on October 4th.
... ListenYou are Probably Hydrating Wrong: Sweat Expert, Andy Blow - 09/02/2020 from 2020-09-02T04:00
You Are Probably Hydrating Wrong: Sweat Expert, Andy Blow
Are you over-hydrating during your runs? Under-hydrating? How can you...
ListenTeam RC Update 8/28/2020: Team Update - RC Mobile App! from 2020-08-28T05:00
In this week's episode, Coach Michael talks about the changes on our podcast shows, Coach Dylan's strength training sessions, the new live coach chats on YouTube and our upcoming RC mobile app. ...
ListenUp-Tempo Talks - Running Headlines (5k World Record, Trial Runners Attempt FKTs) 2020/08/27 from 2020-08-27T05:00
In this week's Up-Tempo Talks episode, Coach Ruairi talks about the new 5k world record at Monaco Diamond League, FKT (Fastest Known Time) phenomenon among trail runners, and a showdown on the 1...
ListenDr. Tom Lawton Ran 22 Miles in a Mask To Prove A Point - 08/26/2020 from 2020-08-26T04:00
Dr. Tom Lawton Ran 22 Miles in a Mask To Prove A Point
Does wearing a mask really impair your oxygen levels as some people claim? Recen... Listen
How To Make The Most Of Your Cool Down - 2020/08/25 from 2020-08-25T05:00
Why you need to do cool down exercises after a workout? How to properly cool down after running or racing? Coach Hayley explains in today's episode.
ListenHow to Avoid Injury and Increase Your Speed as a Masters Runner 2020/08/24 from 2020-08-24T05:00
How to stay speedy and healthy when running in your 50s, 60s, and 70s? Can older runners do speed work without ending up injured? Coach Claire shares tips to help master runners increase speed a...
ListenTeam RC Update 8/21/2020: Team Update - Run To The Top Shakeup from 2020-08-21T05:00
In this week's episode, Coach Michael talks about the feedback we received on our daily podcasts and asks your suggestions about our plan of making a slight change with the podcast format.
ListenUp-Tempo Talks - Why Do Runners Do That? (Train in race flats, 10 day training, Squat&Deadlifts) 2020/08/20 from 2020-08-20T05:00
Why do a lot of runners wear racing flats during workouts? Why some runners follow a 7 day training cycle vs a 10 day training cycle? Why do runners incorporate squats and deadlifts in their tra...
ListenAre You Tough Enough to Race the World's Harshest Deserts? Samantha Fanshawe - 08/19/2020 from 2020-08-19T04:00
Are You Tough Enough to Race the World’s Harshest Deserts? Samantha Fanshawe
Imagine running 250km (about 155) miles in 6 stage...
ListenDo I Need to Take an Electrolyte Replacement - 2020/08/18 from 2020-08-18T05:00
In today's episode, Coach Hayley talks about electrolyte drinks and guidelines for electrolyte replacement. Listen now to find out when do you need electrolytes and when plain water is fine.
ListenHow Running 80% Easy Could Make You 23% Faster 2020/08/17 from 2020-08-17T05:00
Should you accumulate a lot of mileage at an easy pace in training? Or should you try to reach race-specific speeds frequently? Is it necessary to do all of your runs faster if you want to get f...
ListenTeam RC Update 8/14/2020: Team Update - Our CEO Eats Crow from 2020-08-14T05:00
In today's episode, Coach Michael talks about his experience as a high school runner and college athlete, and why is it worth to consider college sports from an athlete's perspective.
ListenUp-Tempo Talks - Running Headlines - A London Showdown&the U.S. HIgh School Trail Championship 2020/08/13 from 2020-08-13T05:00
Coach Dylan and Coach Ruairi welcome you back to another episode on running headlines where we cover the latest events and actions that happened in the running world during the past week or so. ...
ListenBattling Depression with Running Shoes and a Dog: Nita Sweeney - 08/12/2020 from 2020-08-12T04:00
Battling Depression with Running Shoes and a Dog: Nita Sweeney
A major depressive episode turned Nita Sweeney from the law to writing. She is now an award-winn... Listen
Tweaks to Optimise Training and Health as an Older Runner - 2020/08/11 from 2020-08-11T05:00
In today's podcast, Coach Hayley talks about some training tweaks that master runners can make to optimize their running performance and their health going forward. Tune in now!
ListenIntroduction to Running Biomechanics 2020/08/10 from 2020-08-10T05:00
What is running biomechanics? How improving your mechanics can help improve your running performance and reduce susceptibility to injury? Find out in today's podcast from Coach Claire.
ListenTeam RC Update 8/7/2020: Team Update - What The Running Community Thinks About Races In 2020 from 2020-08-07T05:00
What the running community thinks about participating in 2020 races such as London Marathon? In today's episode, Coach Michael talks about the email responses he received on this topic and the r...
ListenUp-Tempo Talks - Race Day Precautions (&Updates) Amdist Covid-19 2020/08/06 from 2020-08-06T05:00
In this episode, Coach Dylan interviews Coach Ruairi about his latest race experience and then both talk about their race plans during this pandemic. Listen now!
Listen'Rona Racing: Why Matthew Hammersmith Is Still Holding Races from 2020-08-05T04:00
‘Rona Racing: Why Matthew Hammersmith Is Still Holding Races
This episode is sure to spark controversy. Despite the coronavirus, some small races are ... Listen
My Top Five Tips for Preventing Injury - 2020/08/04 from 2020-08-04T05:00
In today's podcast, Coach Hayley gives her top five tips to prevent injury that she mastered over 20 years of running. Tune in now to find out what mistakes she made along the way so that you do...
ListenThe Benefits of Balance Training for Runners 2020/08/03 from 2020-08-03T05:00
What is balance training? What is the science behind it? Is it worth doing balance and proprioception exercises as a runner? How improving your balance can help prevent injuries? Find out in tod...
ListenTeam RC Update 7/31/2020: RC Athlete Spotlight - Sabina Havkins from 2020-07-31T05:00
In this week's episode, Coach Michael talks about the new venture of our RC founder Jeff and how this company helps runners during this pandemic time. He then shares inspiring stories of one of ...
ListenUp-Tempo Talks - Running Headlines (Garmin Outage, Race Results&Tommy Riv's Battle) 2020/07/30 from 2020-07-30T05:00
Coach Dylan and Coach Ruairi do a recap on some running related news that has happened during the last one to two weeks in today's podcast. Listen now!
ListenAt 79, Dr Betty Holston Smith is Fitter Than You Are - 07/29/2020 from 2020-07-29T11:49:25
At 79, Dr. Betty Holston Smith is Fitter Than You Are
AT 79, Dr. Betty Holston Smith has the fitness level of your average 30-year old ... Listen
How To Train For Your Best Half-Marathon - 2020/07/28 from 2020-07-28T05:00
In today's episode, Coach Hayley shares tips on how to train for the half marathon and how you can improve your running performance for that distance. Tune in now!
ListenRunner’s Knee – How To Diagnose, Treat and Prevent 2020/07/27 from 2020-07-27T05:00
What causes runner's knee? How common it is among athletes? What are its symptoms? How to treat and prevent runner's knee? Coach Claire explains in this episode.
ListenTeam RC Update 7/23/2020: RC Athlete Spotlight - Sabina Havkins from 2020-07-24T05:00
In this week, Coach Michael talks about one of our athletes - Sabina Havkins. Find out why she is such an inspiration among our running community and the unique advice she gives to fellow runner...
ListenUp-Tempo Talks - Don't Forget How Far You've Come 2020/07/23 from 2020-07-23T05:00
Having trouble finding motivation to workout? Worried about your fitness? Not able to set running goals ? What can you do now to remain focused on your plans? In this episode, Coach Dylan talks ...
ListenMichael Hammond and Jeff Gaudette: How New Virtual Tools Will Transform Your Running and Racing 07/22/2020 from 2020-07-22T04:00
Michael Hammond and Jeff Gaudette: How New Virtual Tools Will Transform Your Running and Racing
Some big changes have been happ...
ListenAre Your Calves Strong Enough - 2020/07/21 from 2020-07-21T05:00
Why we need strong calves? How strong your calves are? How to strengthen your calf muscles? Coach Hayley explains in this week's ExtraKick episode. Listen now!
ListenIs Your Concept of Base Training Wrong 2020/07/20 from 2020-07-20T05:00
What are the common misconceptions about base training and how they came about? How to take a more modern approach when you structure your base training phase? Find out in today's episode from C...
ListenTeam RC Update 7/17/2020 - NO Races in 2020! from 2020-07-17T05:00
In this week's Team RC Update, Coach Michael talks about the current situation related to the major marathon events and what we can do to move forward with our race plans. Listen now!
ListenUp-Tempo Talks - Why do Runners Do That? (Race Infrequently, Hit the Track, Hate Heel Striking) 2020/07/16 from 2020-07-16T15:25:01
In this second part of "Why do Runners Do That" series, Coach Ruairi and Coach Dylan answer three more questions that are commonly asked related to running. Tune in now!
ListenWendy Wood: Habits to Automatically Improve Your Running - 07/15/2020 from 2020-07-15T04:00
Wendy Wood - Habits to Automatically Improve Your Running
Is running a habit for you? If yes, do you believe your running is a ...
ListenHow to Deal with Pre-Race Nerves - 2020/07/14 from 2020-07-14T05:00
Everyone has pre-race anxiety. But are you worried about the negative impact of pre-race jitters on your performance? What are the ways to calm your nerves and deal with performance anxiety? Coa...
ListenHip Strength and Running Injuries 2020/07/13 from 2020-07-13T05:00
In this week's Audio Blog, Coach Claire talks about the relationship between hip strength and running injuries. What's the latest research say? Are core workouts helpful to distance runners? Wha...
ListenTeam RC Update 7/10/2020 - RC Athlete Spotlight - Bjorg Klem from 2020-07-10T05:00
In this episode, Coach Michael talks about one on our fascinating athletes - Bjorg Klem. Find out how she handles the pandemic in terms of training/racing and creates positive influence in our ...
ListenUp-Tempo Talks - This Week's Running Headlines 2020/07/09 from 2020-07-09T05:00
In this week's episode, we have a fun new segment where Coaches Dylan and Ruairi walk through some of the interesting running events happened in the last weeks. Tune in now!
ListenBrian Reynolds: Powerhouse on Prosthetics - 07/08/2020 from 2020-07-08T04:00
Brian Reynolds - World Record Powerhouse on Prosthetics
Brian Reynolds is a world record holder in several running distances d...
ListenDealing with Unhealthy Snacking During the Pandemic - 2020/07/07 from 2020-07-07T05:00
How to avoid emotional eating and curb unhealthy snacking during the pandemic? Coach Hayley shares some great tips to manage stress eating in today's podcast. Listen now!
ListenShould I Eat Before I Run 2020/07/06 from 2020-07-06T05:00
Should you eat or fast before you run? What and when to eat to set yourself up for a great workout? What are the pros and cons of eating or skipping food before your workout? Find out the argume...
ListenTeam RC Update 7/3/2020 - RC Athlete Spotlight - Bjorg Klem from 2020-07-03T05:00
In this week's Team RC Update, Coach Michael talks about our RC athlete, Bjorg Klem - How she has such a positive influence in our community and what she suggests when it comes to moving forward...
ListenUp-Tempo Talks - Why Do Runners Do That? 2020/07/02 from 2020-07-02T05:00
In this week's episode, Coach Ruairi and Coach Dylan talk about 3 things that some runners do often. What's the hype around them? Why are runners doing that? What is the science behind them and ...
ListenSalt, Sweat, and Hydration: Dr. Patrick Burns - 07/01/2020 from 2020-07-01T04:00
Salt, Sweat, and Hydration: Dr. Patrick Burns
Should you be taking sodium and other electrolytes while racing? What are electrolytes an...
ListenCan Improving Gut Health Make You A Faster Runner - 2020/06/30 from 2020-06-30T05:00
Can improving your gut health improve your running and make you a faster runner? What can you do to increase your gut microbiome diversity? Find out in today's episode from Coach Hayley.
ListenIncreasing Mileage Safely 2020/06/29 from 2020-06-29T05:00
How to safely increase your mileage to the next level? How to know what mileage your body can handle? Coach Claire discusses 8 challenges that can help you increase your mileage to over 60 miles...
ListenTeam RC Update 6/26/2020 - NYCM Cancelled; What To Do from 2020-06-26T05:00
With New York City Marathon also getting cancelled, what can you do now to stay focused on your running and fitness goals? Coach Michael discusses a few new great options that you can utilize to...
ListenUp-Tempo Talks - Book Recommendations From Coach Dylan and Coach Ruairi 2020-06-25 from 2020-06-25T05:00
In today's podcast, Coach Ruairi and Coach Dylan go through 3 books each that can inspire and motivate runners and talk about how the various principles discussed in the books can help you get t...
ListenAdina Crawford: Yoga Can Make You a Better Runner - 06/24/2020 from 2020-06-24T04:00
Adina Crawford - Yoga Can Make You a Better Runner
Running dramatically changed Adina’s life, transforming her from a non-athle...
ListenTop Tips for Racing in the Heat - 2020/06/23 from 2020-06-23T05:00
In today's podcast, Coach Hayley shares top tips for running safely in hot weather and making the heat work for you. Tune in now!
ListenWhat Are Tempos 2020/06/22 from 2020-06-22T05:00
What are tempo and threshold runs? What are the three different zones of threshold runs? How to know whether you are running your tempo at the right pace or not? Find out in today's podcast from...
ListenTeam RC Update 6/19/2020 - Biggest Running Lesson From 2020 from 2020-06-19T05:00
Coach Michael talks about the biggest lessons that 2020 has taught us so far from the running perspective. Listen now!
ListenUp-Tempo Talks - Surges 2020-06-18 from 2020-06-18T05:00
What are surges in running? How to do it? What are the ways to incorporate surges into your training? Coach Ruairi and Coach Dylan explain in today's podcast.
ListenToby Tanser: Running to Make a Difference - 06/17/2020 from 2020-06-17T04:00
Toby Tanser - Running to Make a Difference
How did a nordic athlete wind up living and training in Africa and becoming a huge p...
ListenHow to Safely Increase Mileage - 2020/06/16 from 2020-06-16T05:00
How to increase your mileage safely? Does increasing the total miles at the rate of 10% every week work for everybody? How quickly can you increase your running mileage? Coach Hayley explains in...
ListenElectrolytes For Runners: The Definitive Guide 2020/06/15 from 2020-06-15T05:00
What are electrolytes? Why is electrolyte balance important for runners? How electrolytes and hydration go hand in hand? Coach Claire explains in this podcast episode.
ListenTeam RC Update 6/12/2020 - Biggest Running Lesson From 2020 from 2020-06-12T05:00
In this week's Team RC Update, Coach Michael talks about the biggest running lessons learned from 2020. Tune in now!
ListenUp-Tempo Talks - Pros&Cons of the New Version(s) of Strava 2020-06-11 from 2020-06-11T05:00
In this week's Uptempo Talks, Coach Dylan and Coach Ruairi talk about the pros and cons of the Strava application. As its best features are now moved behind a subscription, is it worth paying? H...
ListenMiriam Salloum, Build Better Tendons - 06-10/2020 from 2020-06-10T04:00
Miriam Salloum, MPT, COMT, OCS - Build Better Tendons
Have you ever had an issue with your achilles, hamstring, patella, or IT ...
ListenHow Stress and Anxiety Affect Physical Performance- 2020/06/09 from 2020-06-09T05:00
During this trying times, many of us are experiencing significant stress. So how do stress and anxiety affect your training? What can you do about this? Should you rest or push harder? Coach Hay...
ListenThe Reason to Stop Icing 2020/06/08 from 2020-06-08T05:00
Why you need to stop icing your running injuries? Is icing effective in every situation? Can you use ice for an acute injury? Find out in today's podcast from Coach Claire.
ListenTeam RC Update 06/05/2020 - Boston Marathon Cancelled from 2020-06-05T05:00
With Boston Marathon being cancelled, what areas should you focus on now and why you need to find other ways to motivate yourself within running? Coach Michael explains and also talks about the ...
ListenUp-Tempo Talks - Running Through Adversity 2020-06-04 from 2020-06-04T05:00
How do you run when you're dealing with adversity, whether it is internal or external? When and how to adjust your training? When you should run and when to take a break during these turbulent t...
ListenTyler Andrews: World Records Will Be Broken - 06-03/2020 from 2020-06-03T04:00
Tyler Andrews - World Records Will Be Broken
Yes, Tyler Andrews is the World Record Holder for the Treadmill Half Marathon. He ...
ListenWhy Racing and Training Alone Feel Harder - 2020/06/02 from 2020-06-02T05:00
Why running alone feel so much harder? Why the effort level is low when racing alone? What can you do about this? Coach Hayley explains in this podcast. Listen now!
ListenHow to Train for an Ultra from 2020-06-01T05:00
How to train for an ultra marathon? What can you do to bring the pace down? How to build mental toughness for ultras? Coach Claire explains in this week's Audio Blog podcast.
ListenTeam RC Update 5/29/2020 - Boston Marathon Cancelled from 2020-05-29T05:00
In this week's update, Coach Michael talks about the Boston marathon cancellation (the big news this week), what runners can do now to stay focused on their running goals and the importance of a...
ListenUp-Tempo Talks - Top 3 Hardest Races from 2020-05-28T05:00
In this week's episode, Coaches Dylan and Ruairi do a countdown on the top three hardest races to master when it comes to racing and their favorite distances to race. Tune in now!
ListenJay Ell Alexander: Empowering a Generation of Black Women - 05/27/2020 from 2020-05-27T04:00
Jay Ell Alexander - Empowering A Generation of Black Women
After hitting her heaviest weight after graduate school, Jay Ell sta...
ListenDoes Hard Training Suppress the Immune System from 2020-05-26T05:00
Does hard running suppress the immune system? What causes decrease in lymphocytes in the blood after hard workout? What to do to boost your immunity? Find out in today's podcast from Coach Hayle...
ListenThe Ultimate Guide to Shin Splints from 2020-05-25T05:00
What causes shin splints while running? How to prevent it from getting worse without stopping running? What are the treatment options available for shin splints? Coach Claire explains in this we...
ListenTeam RC Update 5/22/2020 - RC Athlete Spotlight - Vivek Chaudhri from 2020-05-22T05:00
In this episode, Coach Michael shares insights about training hard at this time and then talks about an athlete of the week who also shared some great advice on how to cope with the current situ...
ListenUp-Tempo Talks - Q&A with Coach Ruairi Moynihan from 2020-05-21T05:00
This week it's Coach Ruairi turn! Coach Dylan interviews Ruairi about his childhood running experiences, college life, current goals, planned breaks, passions and hobbies, and many more. Tune in...
ListenDr. Meghan Bishop: The Biology of Performance - 05/20/2020 from 2020-05-20T04:00
Dr. Meghan Bishop - The Biology of Performance
What is it like running in NYC right now during the pandemic? Why is there a per...
ListenWhat Are Lactate Clearance Workouts from 2020-05-19T05:00
What is Lactate Clearance? What are the benefits of including these workouts into your training? Find out in today's podcast from Coach Hayley.
ListenSix Essential Strategies of Hot Weather Running from 2020-05-18T05:00
Why is running harder when it's hot outside? How long does it take to adapt to the heat? Coach Claire explains and also shares six strategies for running in hot weather. Listen now!
ListenTeam RC Update 5/15/2020 - PR's In Virtual Races?! from 2020-05-15T05:00
In this week's Team RC Update episode, Coach Michael shares some of the awesome race results that are super inspiring at this time and provides more details about our daily live strength trainin...
ListenUp-Tempo Talks - Q&A with Coach Dylan Belles from 2020-05-14T05:00
In this week's podcast, Coach Ruairi interviews Coach Dylan about his background, career, coaching style, first experience of running a marathon, goals, racing preferences, and many more. Tune i...
ListenNick Thompson: WIRED Editor in Chief - 05/13/2020 from 2020-05-13T04:00
Nicholas Thompson: Faster in Your Forties
Nick is the editor-in-chief of WIRED magazine and former editor of newyorker.com. He’...
ListenShould Women Do Fasted Runs from 2020-05-12T05:00
Do female runners need fasted runs? Is it safe and effective for women? Coach Hayley explains in this week's ExtraKick podcast episode. Tune in now!
ListenIs Stretching Before Running Bad? from 2020-05-11T13:17:54
Is stretching before a run good or bad? Why should runners care about increasing flexibility? How to improve your flexibility? Coach Claire clarifies and also discusses various techniques that y...
ListenTeam RC Update 5/08/2020 - Update On Races + What Should You Focus On? from 2020-05-08T05:00
With all the cancellations and delays of future race events, what areas you should focus on now to reach your running and fitness goals? When could racing start up again? Find out in today's pod...
ListenUp-Tempo Talks - Rest Intervals from 2020-05-07T05:00
In this week's Up-Tempo talks episode, Coaches Dylan and Ruairi talk about recovery. How long should you rest between your intervals? What type of recovery it should be? How to manipulate the re...
ListenMario Fraioli: Re-Evaluate Your Relationship With Running 05/05/2020 from 2020-05-06T04:00
Mario Fraioli: Re-Examine Your Relationship With Running
Mario Fraioli is a running coach, writer, and podcaster who has helped...
ListenHow to Feel Different Paces from 2020-05-05T05:00
How to feel your pace for different types of workouts? What is the best way to ensure you're getting the right physiological benefits from your workout? Coach Hayley explains in this episode.
ListenHeel Striking, Overstriding, and Cadence from 2020-05-04T05:00
What is a heel strike? Is it bad to heel strike when running? What part of the foot should touch the ground first? How to find your ideal running cadence and how to prevent overstriding? Find ou...
ListenTeam RC Update 5/01/2020 - Update On Races + What Should You Focus On? from 2020-05-01T05:00
When can we possibly expect the races to resume? What areas you can focus on right now to enhance your fitness level? Coach Michael explains in this week's Team RC Update.
ListenUp-Tempo Talks - 10 Things Coach Ruairi Can't Live Without from 2020-04-30T05:00
In this week's episode, Coach Ruairi talks about 10 items that he can't live without as a runner. Listen now!
ListenKelly Jones, RD Optimal Nutrition for Performance and Longevity 04/29/2020 from 2020-04-29T04:00
Kelly Jones: Optimal Nutrition for Performance and Longevity
Is there a perfect diet for runners? What about macros? What are t...
ListenHow To Tailor Your Training To Your Menstrual Cycle from 2020-04-28T05:00
How to tailor or optimize your training around your menstrual cycle? What female athletes can do to get the best out of their training at any time of the month? Coach Hayley explains in today's ...
ListenHow Fast Should Your Easy Runs Be from 2020-04-27T05:00
How do easy runs help you race faster? What is aerobic system and why is it so important? What pace should you run on easy days? Find out in today's podcast from Coach Hayley.
ListenTeam RC Update 4/24/2020 - Virtual Race Results from 2020-04-24T05:00
In this week's Team RC Update, Coach Michael shares details about some of the wonderful performances achieved by the athletes at last week's RC virtual race. Also, listen to find out what's new ...
ListenUp-Tempo Talks - 10 Things Coach Dylan Belles Can't Live Without from 2020-04-23T13:21:52
In this week's episode, Coach Dylan talks about 10 things he can't live without and how they help with his running. Tune in now!
ListenAndrew Colley: Build Your Best Base Now 04/22/2020 from 2020-04-22T04:00
Andrew Colley: Build Your Best Base Now
If you watched the 2020 U.S.A. Olympic Marathon trials in Atlanta on February 29th, you...
ListenHow To Make A Solo Time Trial Work For You from 2020-04-21T05:00
How to find motivation when you have to run solo during this challenging times? How to choose a safe route and the distance for your solo time trail? Coach Hayley explains in today's podcast.
ListenHow To Breathe from 2020-04-20T05:00
How to breathe easier while running? Should you breathe through your nose or mouth when running? Why chest breathing is bad for you? How to strengthen your breathing muscles? Find out in today's...
ListenTeam RC Update 4/17/2020 - How To Improve Your Running At Home from 2020-04-17T05:00
In this podcast, Coach Michael gives details about what kind of strength training sessions are covered each day of the week that goes live on our Youtube channel and shares more information abou...
ListenUp-Tempo Talks - Five Fartlek Workouts You Need to Try! from 2020-04-16T05:00
What is a fartlek workout? Why and how to do it? What are some practical ways to apply fartlek into your training? Find out in today's podcast from Coaches Ruairi and Dylan.
ListenAndrea Barber: It's Okay to be Average from 2020-04-15T04:00
You probably know her best as the zany next-door neighbor on Netflix's hit show Fuller House and if you don't know her, your kids probably do.
How To Maintain a Healthy Immune System For Runners from 2020-04-14T05:00
How to train and what to eat to maintain a healthy immune system? Why the quality and quantity of your diet is very important now? What nutrients can supercharge your immunity? Coach Hayley expl...
ListenBlack Toenails from 2020-04-13T05:00
What causes black toenails, cramps and pain on the top your foot? How to treat and prevent them? Coach Claire explains in this week's audio blog episode. Listen now!
ListenTeam RC Update - Live At-Home Strength Training Sessions from 2020-04-10T06:36:29
In this week's episode, Coach Michael gives details about the weekday live at-home fitness challenge video sessions on our YouTube channel. Tune in now!
ListenUp-Tempo Talks - Foundational Training from 2020-04-09T05:00
How to build a strong foundation for running? What things you need to focus on during your base training period? Coaches Dylan and Ruairi discuss in this week's Up-Tempo Talks episode.
ListenPain Free Running: Dr. Boleslav Kosharskyy 04/08/2020 from 2020-04-08T04:00
Pain is a universal occurrence and is considered one of the most important factors impacting runners. How can we avoid pain in the first place? And if we are unab...
ListenBenefits of a Period of Time Without Racing from 2020-04-07T05:00
What are the positives of having a period of time without racing? Why now is the right time for you to focus on the often neglected elements of your training cycle? Coach Hayley explains in this...
ListenThree Reasons to Ditch HR Training from 2020-04-06T05:00
How training using your heart rate monitor can hold you back from reaching your potential? In this episode, Coach Claire shares 3 reasons to ditch HR training and then gives you the best ways to...
ListenTeam RC Update 4/3/2020 - Live Strength Training Overview from 2020-04-03T16:58:09
In this week's update, Coach Michael gives details about what kind of strength training videos are added each day on our YouTube channel and also provides some clarifications on our upcoming vir...
ListenUp-Tempo Talks - We Compare the New Nike Alpha Fly Shoe to Previous Models from 2020-04-02T13:57:30
In this week's up-tempo talks, Coaches Ruairi and Dylan talk about the specs of the new Nike Alpha Fly shoe and how it differs from the previous models. Listen now!
ListenRunning Everest: Holly Zimmermann 04/01/2020 from 2020-04-01T04:00
Holly Zimmermann - Running Everest
In 2018, Holly Zimmermann was the first international female to finish the Mount Everest Marathon. That...
ListenGPS Watch Race Predictors from 2020-03-31T05:00
How accurate are the VO2 Max calculations on your GPS watch? What is the problem with the Garmin's race predictions? Coach Laura explains in today's Extrakick episode.
ListenSeven Mental Strategies from 2020-03-30T05:00
How to prepare for the mental and emotional rigors of race day during workouts and in your mind? Does visualization really work? If so, how can you implement it before and during the race? Coach...
ListenTeam RC Update 3/27/2020 - Live At-Home Strength Sessions! from 2020-03-27T05:00
In this week's Team RC update, Coach Michael talks about our new weekday live at-home strength training sessions on Youtube and also give details on how you can participate in the virtual race, ...
ListenUp-Tempo Talks - Strategies for Returning from Injury from 2020-03-26T13:01:39
Are you coming back from injury and want to get back to running? Where to start from there? How to return to action stronger? Coaches Dylan and Ruairi share various practical strategies that you...
ListenFitter as You Age with Carolee Walker from 2020-03-25T04:00
Carolee Belkin Walker is currently Chief of Staff in the office of the Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs at the U.S. Department of State. She’s a car...
ListenHow to Make the Most Out of Training Alone from 2020-03-24T05:00
In this challenging times, what areas you can focus now to make the most out of training? Coach Hayley explains in this podcast and also talks about the positives of having a period of time with...
ListenLosing Running Fitness from 2020-03-23T05:00
How much you'll slowdown when not able to run? What is the effect of detraining on your VO2 Max and fitness level? How quickly do you lose your running fitness? Coach Claire explains in this Aud...
ListenTeam RC Update 3/20/2020 - Virtual Racing from 2020-03-20T05:00
In this episode, Coach Michael shares details about a virtual race that Team RunnersConnect is organizing next month. Listen now to know how you can take part in this event that helps you keep f...
ListenHow to Love Running When You're Not Racing from 2020-03-19T05:00
With many of us don't have races to do, what steps you can take to stay focused on your running and fitness goals? Why you need to reevaluate your purpose when it comes to running? How to be mor...
ListenWorld Record Dad Calum Neff from 2020-03-18T04:00
Calum Neff- World Record Holder in Stroller Marathon and 10k
This week we talk with Calum Neff, who holds the Guinness world re...
ListenFoot Strength from 2020-03-17T05:00
How to strengthen your foot? What exercises can help stretch your foot and calf muscles? Coach Laura explains in today's podcast.
ListenWhat To Do If Your Race Is Cancelled from 2020-03-16T05:00
So your race is likely to get cancelled or postponed. Now what to do? In this week's audio blog, Coach Claire reads an article about how to potentially adjust your schedule for another race and ...
ListenTeam RC Update 3/13/2020 from 2020-03-13T05:00
As many big-city races are getting cancelled due to Coronavirus, what can you do to remain positive and stay focused on other aspects of your running goals? Coach Michael gives suggestions on ho...
ListenCoach Dylan's Olympic Trials Recap from 2020-03-12T05:00
In this podcast about Olympic Trails recap, Coach Dylan talks about various interesting things that happened before, during and after the race. Listen now!
ListenAre Your Glutes Asleep? Fix Your Form with PT Abby Douek from 2020-03-11T12:48:14
Sleepy glutes… yes, this is an actual thing for many runners. And it’s just one of an assortment of issues runners can suffer from. Whether it’s injury, weakness,...
ListenAre You Doing Enough For Your Bone Density from 2020-03-10T05:00
Can exercise alone prevent age-related bone loss? Do all kinds of running activities help build your bone mass? What can you do as a runner to protect your bone density? Coach Hayley explains in...
ListenHow Much Will Wind Slow You Down from 2020-03-09T05:00
How much will running in windy conditions is going to affect your race? Does running in the wind cool you quicker? In this RC audio blog, Coach Claire talks about different research studies on t...
ListenTeam RC Update 3/6/2020 from 2020-03-06T06:00
In this week's edition of the RC update, Coach Michael shares details about the "Athlete of the Week", an achievement made by one of our coaches and how runners can prepare for Coronavirus. Tune...
ListenQ&A with Coach Dylan On His Journey To The Olympic Trials from 2020-03-05T06:00
In today's podcast, Coach Ruairi interviews Coach Dylan about his journey to the Olympic marathon trails. Find out how he qualified for the race, the roadblocks he faced, his training plans and ...
ListenPros and Cons of Pace Groups with OTQ Pacer Rick Powell from 2020-03-04T05:00
At RunnersConnect, we get a lot of questions about using pace groups in races. While we teach about how you should run your own race, there is something undeniab...
Listen3 Things To Add To Your Training from 2020-03-03T06:00
In today's podcast, Coach Laura discusses 3 simple things that you can add to your training to get the most out of yourself. Tune in now!
ListenHow To Suceed At Running as a Master from 2020-03-02T06:00
Are you a master runner? Is strength training necessary for you? How about speed work? Coach Claire clarifies and shares a few other tips to make running more pleasant for master runners. Listen...
ListenTeam RC Update from 2020-02-28T06:00
In this podcast, Coach Michael talks about some of the interesting things happening within the RC circle that runners like you can take advantage of, an event you should watch out for this weeke...
ListenHow To Build Races Into Your Training from 2020-02-27T06:00
In today's podcast, Coach Hayley shares her three favorite ways to incorporate races as part of your training. Tune in now!
ListenThe Rebuilding of Neely Spence Gracey from 2020-02-26T05:00
Neely Spence Gracey has running in her blood--her Olympian dad, Steve Spence, was running the Boston Marathon the day she was born and her mom ran that day too! Listen
What To Do When Your Goal Race Is Cancelled from 2020-02-25T06:00
After weeks and months of training and preparation for your goal race, the last thing you want is the race getting cancelled. How to cope and modify your plans when your race is cancelled? Find...
ListenSpecial Edition: Learn What's New with the Run to the Top! from 2020-02-24T05:00
We're changing things up at the Run to the Top! Listen to hear what is new.
ListenWhat a Powerlifter Can Teach Us About Strength: Sam MacIntosh 2/19/2020 from 2020-02-19T05:00
Going to the gym to strength train is often the last thing most of us who are not elite-level runners want to add into our busy lives. So this is often why we neg...
ListenFrom War Zones to Ultra Podiums: How Running Makes Joshua Stevens Thrive - RTTT 2020-02-12 from 2020-02-12T05:00
From War Zones to Ultra Podiums: How Running Makes Joshua Stevens Thrive
In this episode, Coach Claire digs in to find out how Joshua we...
ListenIntroducing Our New Host: Claire Bartholic - RTTT 2020-02-05 from 2020-02-05T05:00
Running podcast to motivate & help runners of every level run their best. Coach Claire Bartholic interviews running influencers, scientists, psychologists, nutritionists, & everyday runners with...
ListenBest Running Shoes In 2020 What’s Hot And What’s Not: Part 2 with Julie Cattell from Milestone Running in San Diego from 2020-01-29T06:00
The ongoing search for the best shoe for each of us is a challenge and an opportunity to improve our running. As we mentioned last week, better times, less injur... Listen
Top 2020 Running Shoes from Bryan Smith with The Running Room from 2020-01-22T06:00
Is there a BEST SHOE for you? Bryan Smith is the area manager for Running Room, an independent running store, and he is here with us today to discuss the top 202... Listen
2020 Olympic Marathon Trials in Atlanta with Rich Kenah from 2020-01-15T06:00
Olympic Marathon Trials
There are few things more exciting than watching those who are the best of the best perform. Whether it’s sports, ...
ListenHow Applied Kinesiology Can Heal You: Dr. Eugene Charles from 2020-01-08T06:00
Dr. Eugene Charles experienced a sports injury in his teens that ended any athletic dreams he had. No one was able to diagnose the reason for his shoulder pain an...
ListenHow to Make Successful New Year’s Resolutions with Dr. Michelle Cleere from 2020-01-01T06:00
What happens between Jan.1st and Feb. 1st? Why do the best intentions fail to become effective habits?
Performance p...
ListenThe Gift of Fitness: 2019 Success Stories for 3 RunnersConnect Members from 2019-12-25T06:00
2019 has almost ended and 2020 is all but upon us. This is a great time to appreciate the gift of fitness that has made such a difference in the lives of most of ...
ListenTrauma, Yoga, Hope with Beth Shaw - RTTT 2019-12-18 from 2019-12-18T06:00
The holidays can bring joy and happiness, but depression, anger, and isolation can intensify at this time of year, as well.
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Build Your Best Circuit Training Plan with Felix and Michel from 2019-12-11T06:00
Felix Grewe and Mike Diehl have put together a book that includes many ways to build a circuit training plan and adapt it as your training changes or you become m...
ListenInjuries Suck! How to Rebound Faster and Better with Carrie Jackson Cheadle and Cindy Kuzma - RTTT 2019-12-04 from 2019-12-04T06:00
Recovering from Injuries: Body, Mind, and Spirit
Are you currently injured? If not, lucky you! Injuries affect every athlete, from the eli...
ListenStrength Training From Body Weight Exercises to Major Lifting with Endurance Specialist Doctor Alex Harrison from 2019-11-27T06:00
Strength Training From Body Weight Exercises to Major Lifting with Endurance Specialist Doctor Alex Harrison
If you are only running every...
ListenOptimize Your Running with Integrated Periodization: Dr. James Hoffmann from 2019-11-20T06:00
When done properly, periodization allows for creating calculated major goals, and measured improvement in short, mid, and long-term objectives.
Start With the Big Toe and Get Those Feet Involved: Jay Dicharry from 2019-11-13T18:31:28
How much credit do you give to your feet for making you a better runner? If you are like most of us, those feet get put into shoes and then you just hope they’ll...
ListenQuest for Gold: Stephanie Bruce Looking Strong for US Marathon Team in Tokyo 2020 from 2019-11-06T06:00
Stephanie Bruce is one of the most popular American distance runners competing on the circuit. She has used her platform to build up women, inspire others and upl...
ListenZombies Halloween and Running The Lost Coast: Camille Picott from 2019-10-30T05:00
Spooky zombies and running the Lost Coast
It’s almost Halloween and that means… Zombies… And what do you do when you...
ListenQuest for Gold: the Gwen Jorgensen Story from 2019-10-23T05:00
Go, Gwen, Go: A Family’s Journey to Olympic Gold
Gwen Jorgensen won gold in the 2016 Rio Olympics, along with many other wins, and she is ...
Listen500 Pound Couch Potato Turns Marathoner and Ironman: Marcus Cook from 2019-10-16T05:00
From almost 500 pounds and a total couch potato to a living example of how extreme health improvements are possible, Marcus Cook talks to us about his own journey...
ListenBadwater 135 and Badass Course Records with Michelle Barton from 2019-10-09T05:00
Michelle Barton, Ultra Runner and Co-Host of the Training For Ultra and Trail Runner Nation podcasts, joins us this week to talk about her experience and accompli...
ListenChicago Marathon: Insider's Guide with Carey Pinlowski from 2019-10-02T05:00
What makes The Chicago Marathon a special member of the World Marathon Series, and what makes the city that hosts it so special itself?
Instant Coaching with Artificial Intelligence: Racefox Co-founder Magnus Jonsson from 2019-09-25T05:00
What is it about runners and data? Do we love data because it’s simply the most tangible evidence of our abilities? Is it just another way to extend our run exper...
ListenMichael Wardian - SF Marathon and World Marathon Challenge Winner from 2019-09-18T05:00
The San Francisco Marathon is one of those bucket list races for most road runners. Running across the iconic Golden Gate Bridge is such a unique and wonderful ex...
ListenMiles to Go With Dean Karnazes: Running for the Soul from 2019-09-11T05:00
Dean Karnazes is considered a living legend to many of us runners. TIME magazine named him one of the “Top 100 Most Influential People in the World.” and Men’s Fi...
ListenLove Running? A Different Take on Starting a Running Business with Jeff Gaudette, Founder of Runners Connect from 2019-09-04T05:00
Jeff Gaudette Talks About Another Type of Running Business
Last week we had guests Misa Dugally, Jeff Stokes, and Katie Ownbey talk about ...
ListenRun with Stride. Start a Running Business with Misa, Katie, and Jeff from 2019-08-28T05:00
How many of us love running so much that we would LOVE to quit our day jobs and start running for work and play? It’s not simple and certainly not easy, but many ...
ListenMental Toughness and How It Can Improve Your Running with Dr. Michele Ufer from 2019-08-21T05:00
Yes You Can!
Leveraging his college experience organizing and leading expedition trips that helped people discover, and push past, what they thought were their limits, Dr. Michele Ufer ...
ListenRunning Across the USA - 7 Times with Bjorn Suneson from 2019-08-14T05:00
It’s probably safe to say that most Americans have never driven across the United States. And even fewer have run across the country. So how is it that a 71 year-...
ListenRun Better: Coach Greg McMillan - Super Starch and More from 2019-08-06T01:57:30
We’ve spent the last couple weeks learning more about the benefits of Generation UCAN and this week we have one more voice to champion the SuperStarch
Superstarch Science How it Benefits Runners with Dr. Krista Austin - The UCAN Story Part 2 from 2019-07-31T05:00
A recent article in Seasons Magazine featured the incredible story of UCAN, a SuperStarch® Listen
RTTT 2019-07-24 Shoba Murali, Wendy Feldman, and Meb Keflezighi - The UCAN Story from 2019-07-24T05:00
t’s not often in sport that there is something that can fundamentally, and legally, improve training and performance. It’s even rarer that a product that was born out of a unique solution to a s...
ListenBest End of Summer/Early Fall Races with Mitchell Garner from 2019-07-17T05:00
Summer’s here and the time is right for racing in the streets.
Looking for some fun races for the end of summer or ...
ListenFor a Sub 3 Hour Marathon Get Used To Being Uncomfortable: Lauren Curley from 2019-07-10T05:00
After only running consistently for a couple of years, newly minted Doctor in Cognitive Science, Lauren Curley ran her first ever full marathon in a brisk 2:57:58...
ListenFunctional Yoga for Runners Take It Anywhere with Erin Taylor from 2019-07-03T05:00
Erin Taylor believes that yoga can save your body from injury and understands the importance of this to runners. Yoga has changed her ability as an athlete and she started a company called Jasyo...
ListenEndure: Mind Body and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance with Alex Hutchinson from 2019-06-26T05:00
Alex shares the science and the mysteries of endurance, a subject near and dear to all runners. From short sprints to ultra-marathons, endurance plays a crucial r...
ListenTriathlete of the Year with Katie Zaferes from 2019-06-19T05:00
Katie Zaferes - #1 Triathlete
What does it take to be ranked the #1 International Triathlon Union triathlete in the world? In this episode...
ListenHow Rowing Can Help Your Running with Caley Crawford from 2019-06-12T05:00
You love running, right? Today’s episode is about ROWING and how the two fit together.
Today we get some advice from...
ListenCan Yoga Make Us Better Runners with Lindsay Junk from 2019-06-05T05:00
Can doing yoga make us better runners? Yoga practice has been around for thousands of years yet, there are still questions about its benefits and usefulness for r...
ListenHeel Strikers, Gait Analysis, What Has Changed? Matt Phillips Returns to Share the New Stuff from 2019-05-29T05:00
This episode will give you new insight on improving your running performance and reducing injuries.
Matt Phillips is...
ListenHow to Run Hills and Not be Intimidated with Coach Dylan Belles from 2019-05-22T05:00
HILLS! For many of us this word terrifies us because they’re hard, they’re uncomfortable, and we may not even know how to run them correctly. Up hill, downhill, h...
ListenMeasuring Success As A Runner with Kate Pallardy from 2019-05-15T05:00
Kate reached a do or die moment, her senior year of college, a moment where she either made a drastic change or let her spirit wither away.
7 Essential Stretches with Austin Martinez from 2019-05-08T05:00
In this week’s episode, Austin Martinez, Director of Education at StretchLab describes the 7 Essential Stretches for runners and why we need to include flexibilit...
ListenUltra Running and Zombies with Author Camille Picott from 2019-05-01T05:00
What do zombies and ultra marathons have to do with each other?
We find out in this week’s episode where we talk wit...
ListenCBD / Cannabis; What Can It Do For Runners with Caleb Simpson from 2019-04-24T05:00
Hemp, marijuana, CBD, THC... How are they related and can they help runners? Are they even legal? Can CBD alleviate pain and inflammation? What is the science beh...
ListenHalf Marathon American Record Holder and Olympian Ryan Hall - Run The Mile You're In from 2019-04-17T05:00
Ryan Hall - Run The Mile You’re In
Olympic athlete and American record holder in the half marathon Ryan Hall hasn’t always loved running. ...
ListenFirst Time at Boston Marathon with Scott Mattingly from 2019-04-10T05:00
For many of us, the Boston Marathon is not just a Bucket List race, but a Bucket List goal altogether. While we’re excited to see what the elite field can do in o...
ListenBoston Marathon Hopefuls and HOKA Team NAZ Elite with Coach Ben Rosario from 2019-04-03T05:00
Who will win at the Boston Marathon in 2019?
Coach Ben Rosario offers a few thoughts on the overall field and his own contenders from the Hoka Team NAZ Elite in Flagstaff, Arizona.
<... ListenBest Shoes of 2019 with Derek Wun, A Runner's Mind Shoe Store from 2019-03-27T05:00
We choose different running shoes for terrain, weather, price, ability, etc.
In the second of this 2 part series we ...
ListenBest Shoes of 2019 Part 1 with Ross Martinson, Owner of Philadelphia Runner from 2019-03-20T05:00
Shoes. As individual as… well, feet.
In this episode’s conversation, we discuss training and racing shoes for both r...
ListenCutting Edge Power, Pace and Heart Rate Wearables with Tom Fowler, President Polar USA from 2019-03-13T05:00
Tom Fowler, president of Polar USA shares his thoughts on the future of wearables and how the data they provide will help the connected athlete improve their perf...
ListenKetosis and Fat Burning Benefits for Runners with Doctors Art Zemach and Mark Cucuzzella from 2019-03-06T06:00
Two medical doctors, who are also avid runners and personally advocate for the fat burning way of eating that creates ketosis, speak to host Stephanie Kay Atwood ...
Listen5 Amazing Runners Including Meb Keflezighi Overcome Incredible Obstacles - Stories Shared by Bob Babbitt from 2019-02-27T06:00
Bob Babbitt highlights 5 outstanding athletes who have overcome horrifying disasters, danger, and difficulties to continue as runners and competitors.
... ListenStaying on Top of Your Running Game with Coach Peyton Hoyal from 2019-02-20T06:00
Staying on Top of Your Running Game - It’s a struggle to get there and, often, even more of a challenge to stay where you want to be with your ru...
ListenGrizzly Bears, Running Pain, and Science with Paul Ingraham from 2019-02-13T06:00
Shin Splints. ITB Syndrome. Patellofemoral Syndrome. The dreaded Plantar Fasciitis…
With even the slightest of nigg...
ListenSelf-Healing - Hashimoto's, Autoimmune and Gut Health with Maria Aparis from 2019-02-06T06:00
Having struggled with Hashimoto's disease, Maria Aparis embarked on a journey that led her to understand the connection between gut health, autoimmune disease, Ha...
ListenThe Women's Guide to Health: Run Walk Run, Eat Right, and Feel Better.r - Women's Guide To Health from 2019-01-30T06:00
Dr. Ruth Parker and Dr. Carmen Patrick Mohan share their insight as primary care physicians to help athletes achieve their health and fitness goals.
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How to Run Every Day for More Than 40 Years With Scott Ludwig from 2019-01-23T06:00
Some of us are lucky if we are able to run 5 days a week. Others even more fortunate may have been able to put together a streak of months or maybe even a couple ...
ListenRun the Oakland Marathon for a BQ and a Run on the SF Bay Bridge With Lena Zentgraf from 2019-01-16T06:00
On today’s episode we interview Lena Zentgraf, assistant race director for the Oakland Run Fest.
Held in March each ...
ListenCourage to Tri With Bethany Rutledge from 2019-01-09T06:00
In 2019 our first episode was full of success stories and inspiration for our listening audience. However, we did not have a female perspective, so today’s episod...
ListenSuccess in 2018 Hello 2019 with the Runners Connect Family from 2019-01-02T06:00
Goodbye, 2018; Hello, 2019
As we enter into a New Year, we take time to reflect on some running success stories close to home, even if the...
ListenPersistance Pays Off - How Brogan Austin became the surprise US Marathon Champion from 2018-12-26T06:00
Unheralded runner Austin Brogan ran down Matt Llano in the final 200 meters of the 2018 US Marathon Championship.
Hear how he clawed his way back over the last few miles and the story of ...
ListenHow to Ultilize the Run Walk Method for Smarter Training from 2018-12-19T06:00
There is often a stigma attached to the run walk method, but when used correctly it can be amazing for beginners and experienced runners alike.
In today's episode we chat with the pioneer...
ListenTechnology to prevent injuries from 2018-12-12T06:00
Using data collected on running injuries from researchers around the world, Dr. Reed Ferber is on the cutting edge of what causes and can help prevent running inj...
ListenHow to develop mental toughness and breakthrough barriers from 2018-12-05T06:00
How do you push through those inevitable thoughts during a race or tough workout that tell you to slow down or that "it's just too quick"?
On today's show we interview Gary Dudney, author...
ListenFrom the Sahara to the Artic: Training and planning for some of the most extreme ultramarathons in the world from 2018-11-28T06:00
Holly Zimmermann, mother of 4 and ultramarathoner shares her experiences with training, planning, and gear for some of the ...
ListenNatural supplements to help your running from 2018-11-21T06:00
In this episode we interview scientist and journalist Gretchen Lidicker about the research behind natural supplements such as magnesium, CBD oil, and more. Listen
Thinking about a triathlon? The best tips for getting started. from 2018-11-14T06:00
Have you considered trying a triathlon? Maybe you just started training for one and are now realizing it's more than just adding a swim and bike ride to your run...
ListenAn Inside look at Strava, the social network for runners from 2018-11-07T06:00
Mark Gainey - Social Media For Runners
This week we hear from Mark Gainey, co-founder and Chairman of Strava, the social network for athle...
ListenDoes a Low Carb, High Fat Diet Work for Runners? from 2018-10-31T05:00
In this episode, we chat with well-known and highly acclaimed scientist, doctor and author Professor Tim Noakes.
We ...
ListenThe training strategies of the 1st American female at the Chicago Marathon from 2018-10-24T07:00
Earlier this month, Sarah Crouch was the first American female finisher at the Chicago Marathon with a time of 2:32:37, which was also a PR, and 6th place overall...
ListenNeed some trail running inspiration? from 2018-10-17T05:00
In today's episode, here from Trail Running Film Festival, founder James Varner discusses how his films help inspire and motivate trail runners. ...
ListenIronman World Championship 2018 with Brothers Kyle and Brent Pease from 2018-10-10T05:00
Pease Brothers - Creating Impact Beyond the Finish Line
On October 13th, 2018, brothers Kyle and Brent Pease will compete in the grueling ...
ListenRunning With Mindfulness With Therapist William Pullen from 2018-10-03T05:00
William Pullen, is spreading the message that movement is medicine for mind, body and soul. He is the author of the book: Listen
Run for Your Life - How and Why with Dr. Mark Cucuzzella: from 2018-09-26T05:00
Dr. Mark Cucuzzella recently wrote Run for Your Life: How to Run, Walk, and Move Without Pain or Injury and Achieve a Sense...
ListenPlant-based Nutrition - Sub 3 Hour Marathon - Coach Claire Bartholic from 2018-09-19T05:00
Claire Bartholic - The Planted Runner
This week, we hear from 2:58 marathoner, multiple BQ-er, Masters Athlete and RunnersConnect Coach, C...
ListenClub for All Runners: Road Runners Club of America with Jean Knaack from 2018-09-12T05:00
For regular runners to children, to elite competitors, RRCA is behind the scenes making running accessible to all of us at all stages of our running lives....
ListenNo Such Thing as Too Much Distance with Allen Currano from 2018-09-05T05:00
Allen Curanno ran his first 50k in 2010 and has since run several 50k’s, the North Face 50-miler in Marin, the Miwok 100k, the Wasatch Front 100 mile and Tahoe Rim Trail 100 mile trail races. He...
ListenSally Edwards - The Courage to Finish Last from 2018-08-29T05:00
Sally Edwards is a running pioneer who has carried the fitness torch since the early 70's.
The 70's was the beginning of her career as an exceptional athlete and an astute business woman...
ListenGoing Vegan with Michael Matern from 2018-08-22T05:00
Being Vegan isn’t just a diet, it’s a lifestyle. But is a vegan diet sufficient for athletes? Well, just ask Ultra-Marathoner Rich Roll, Marathoner Scott Jurek an...
ListenThe Value of a Coach with Runner Dude Thad Mc Laurin from 2018-08-15T05:00
Michael Jordan. Phil Mickelson. Michael Phelps. Meb Keflezighi.
Even the greatest athletes have coaches. Or rather, ...
ListenHIIT High Intensity Interval Training with Krista Stryker The 12-Minute Athlete from 2018-08-08T05:00
Strength Training. We all could benefit from it. But who has time for it?
What if you’re still fairly new to fitness...
ListenStrength Training For Optimal Running with Jeff Gaudette from 2018-08-01T05:00
One of, if not THE, best way to improve your running AND prevent running injuries is by implementing strength training into your training program. But where do yo...
ListenQualifying for Boston A Closer Look with Coach Stephanie from 2018-07-25T05:00
Coach Stephanie expands on her marathon training method and how it has helped athletes qualify for Boston. This week focuses on 3 quality runs per week and introd...
ListenQualify for Boston Using Run Walk with Coach Stephanie from 2018-07-18T05:00
In this week’s episode our host, Stephanie Kay Atwood, runs solo from across the border in Mexico with a tried and true training strategy for Boston Qualifying (B...
ListenDr. Michelle Cleere Offers Brain Tools for Peak Performance from 2018-07-11T05:00
Learn how to use your brain power to be a better runner!
Psychologist, bestselling author, athlete and teacher, Dr. ...
ListenRun and Race in the National Parks - Moab, Canyonlands, and Arches with Justin&Denise Ricks from 2018-07-04T05:00
Justin and Denise Ricks of Mad Moose Events share the history, geology, topography and the incredible routes to run and race in their home area of Moab, Utah, hom...
ListenFrom 230 Pound Couch Potato to 1-18 Half Marathon with Simon Ong from 2018-06-27T05:00
Simon Ong talks about his past health issues and how he changed his life through running. He shares details of his training cycles, from workouts to nutrition and...
ListenRace Recovery Nutrition with Dr. Art Zemach and Tailwind Nutrition from 2018-06-20T05:00
Have you ever experienced gut issues during training or racing from a product that was supposed to help you feel better? We know that proper fueling during and af...
ListenBoston Marathon - Making it to the Podium with Krista DuChene from 2018-06-13T05:00
Krista DuChene was the 3rd place finisher in the 2018 Boston Marathon. She has run 15 marathons and her personal record of 2:28:32, set at Toronto in 2013, makes ...
ListenThe Great Bangladesh Global Run with Ultra Runner Arafat from 2018-06-06T05:00
The Great Bangladesh Global Run Day
June 6, 2018 is Global Running Day. Run to the Top celebrates the global nature of running as we learn what it is like to run, and rac...
ListenRunner's Knee: Interview with Dr. Cameron Dennis, PT, DPT from 2018-05-30T05:00
Have you heard that running is going to mess up your knees or something to that effect? Dr. Cameron Dennis explains to us why that is simply not true. Yes, some runners experience knee issues at...
ListenRunning Tips from RunnersConnect Coach Laura from 2018-05-23T05:00
Coach Laura McLean, from RunnersConnect, offers running tips for beginners and more experienced runners as they transition in their own running lives.
Laur...
ListenBoston Marathon 2018 with Julie Sapper and Lisa Reichmann from 2018-05-16T05:00
Julie and Lisa describe the 2018 meteorologically challenging Boston Marathon as ‘epic’ as they share their unique strategies for handling the weather.
... ListenGreat British Bake-off Takes on London Marathon with Jane Beedle from 2018-05-09T05:00
A gardener, a baker, a marathon racer? Why not?
Professional garden designer, amateur baker and finalist on the Grea...
ListenImprove Your Marathon Nutrition with Jackie Dikos, RDN, CSSD, CLT from 2018-05-02T07:00
In this episode, Jackie Dikos teaches us how to fuel and hydrate during training, taper and race day while explaining the importance of macronutrients and how to combine them for optimal energy....
ListenWhat Makes You a “Real” Runner: Interview Jill Angie from 2018-04-25T07:00
Have you ever felt that you weren’t (or aren’t) a ‘Real Runner’? Maybe it was because of a perceived lack of speed, perceived body image or something else. Well, ...
ListenPlantar Fasciitis and IT Band Injuries with Dr. Brianne Showman Brown from 2018-04-18T05:00
Let’s face it: Nobody wants a seat on the injury bus. But sometimes we end up there anyway. It could start as a nagging niggle that progresses into a real sidelin...
ListenMeet Boston Marathon Winner and Run Forever Author Amby Burfoot from 2018-04-11T05:00
In this episode we speak with the winner of the 1968 Boston Marathon, Amby Burfoot.
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RTTT 2018-04-04 Bob Anderson - Runner's World from 2018-04-04T05:00
Bob Anderson / Runner’s World
In this episode we speak with Bob Anderson. Bob is a native of Manhattan (Kansas), photographer, filmmaker a...
ListenTony Post - Topo Athletic from 2018-03-28T05:00
A lot of research and empirical data (not to mention a certain book by a certain author about a certain indigenous people who run hundreds of miles seemingly effo...
ListenNYC Marathon, Dogs&Crohn's with Ali on the Run from 2018-03-21T05:00
Ali Feller
Meet 3:51 marathoner, author of the Ali On The Run blog and host of the Ali On The Run Show podcast, freelance writer and edito...
ListenSitting Kills Our Running with Dr. Sandy Baird from 2018-03-14T05:00
Sandy Baird, DC - Preventing and Treating Marathon Injuries
A graduate from LifeWest Chiropractic College, Dr. Sandy Baird is a certified ...
ListenHydration - How&Why with Vishal Patel from 2018-03-07T06:00
It’s understood that we need to stay hydrated not only during physical activities, but in general. But how can we improve the efficiency with which our bodies use...
ListenDr. Brett Hill, Barefoot and Minimalist Footwear from 2018-02-28T06:00
While admittedly not a super-athlete growing up, Dr. Brett Hill was naturally drawn to distance running and the mental determination it required. And as he studie...
ListenBalancing Work, Family&Training with Run Cover Model&Mother of 3 Dorothy Beal from 2018-02-21T06:00
You could easily say that freelance writer, professional blogger, public speaker, coach, 3:11 Marathoner, wife and mother of three Dorothy Beal has a lot on her p...
ListenIntroducing the New Host of Run To The Top: Stephanie Kay Atwood from 2018-02-14T06:00
This week we introduce, certified nutritionist, award winning speaker, best selling author, running coach, certified rafting guide, AND the new host of the Run To...
ListenHow Should I Train Between Marathons? Coaching Call w/ Pam Rountree from 2018-02-07T06:58:18
Pam recently completed two marathons with seven weeks of training in between, but no significant improvement in her time.
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When Is It Too Soon To Run Another Marathon? Coaching Call With Wayne Jimenez from 2018-01-31T06:00
We’re doing something a little different today on Run To The Top and we hope you find it helpful. One of our athletes, Wayne Jimenez, recently DNF’d a marathon at...
ListenAre Physical Limits in Our Heads? - with Alex Hutchinson from 2018-01-24T05:00
We’ve long known the biggest barriers in running are those we create in our own heads, but according to Alex Hutchinson and the latest research, there are ways we...
ListenHow to Maximize Training for Busy Lives - with Duncan Larkin from 2018-01-17T05:00
If an airplane wing is too rigid, the plane will crash, and according to author and marathoner Duncan Larkin, the same is true for us runners.
The Fitness Tribe Making Exercise Fun (and Free) - with Bojan Mandaric and Brogan Graham from 2018-01-10T05:00
The first rule of Fight Club is: you do not talk about Fight Club.
The second rule of Fight Club? You know ...
ListenWhy You Should Train Movement, Not Muscle - with Jay Dicharry from 2018-01-03T05:00
While most of us know we need to do strength work to truly see results, according to Jay Dicharry, this is a waste of time without also practicing movement and mo...
ListenRun to the Top Special - Greatest Hits of 2017 from 2017-12-27T05:00
As we enter the bell lap for 2017, I wanted to do something a little special for this week’s episode.
Just as it’s g...
ListenPsychological Weapons to Conquer Your Inner “Chimp” - with Dr. Simon Marshall from 2017-12-20T05:38:58
If you ever have thoughts and feelings you wish you didn’t, there’s a good chance you’re human.
But there a...
ListenFrom Paleo to Vegan: How Your Diet Affects Your Metabolic Efficiency - with Bob Seebohar from 2017-12-13T05:00
He’s back! World renowned dietitian and exercise physiologist Bob Seebohar joins us again to delve deeper into the growing research surrounding his two concepts o...
ListenFrom Sideline To Starting Line: Our Editor's Entry Into Running with Jeremy Noessel from 2017-12-06T05:00
Our guest this week is an incredible guitar player, amazing singer song-writer, and the best audio editor you could ask for, and I’m not just saying all that beca...
ListenMichael Hammond: Keeping Perspective in the All-Consuming World of Running from 2017-11-29T05:00
Michael Hammond is a graduate of Virginia Tech where he competed in cross country and track, earning two ACC titles and four NCAA All-American honors. His individ...
ListenFrom Couch to Ultra - With Nathan Maxwell from 2017-11-22T05:00
Telling people that you run marathons usually prompts some dumbfounded expressions, but tell them you run ultras and, let’s face it, they’ll probably think you’re...
ListenGrit Over Gift with Dr. Cindra Kamphoff from 2017-11-15T05:00
- The world's best are gritty.
- The world's best are clear on their purpose.
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Pushing Your Limits with Matt Fitzgerald from 2017-11-08T05:36:24
Author, coach, and nutritionist Matt Fitzgerald started running at the age of eleven when he completed the last mile of the 1983 Boston Marathon with his father (...
ListenOrthorexia: When Healthy Eating Becomes Unhealthy from 2017-11-01T04:00
When you think of dietitians, you probably think of, well, diets.
It’s right there in the name, and most di...
ListenStaying in the Race: 9 Essential Keys to Avoiding Burnout With Jonathan Beverly from 2017-10-25T04:22:08
Running isn’t always forgiving.
Between injuries, mental ruts, and the curve balls life sometimes throws at us, find...
ListenCan Acupuncture Up Your Game? A Pragmatic Approach to Chinese Medicine with Sarah Hammer Stevens from 2017-10-18T06:16:45
Now known as the “Acupuncturist for Skeptics”, Sarah Hammer Stevens wasn’t always a believer in this alternative therapy.
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Back to the Basics: Why You Should Ditch Your Gadgets - With Duncan Larkin from 2017-10-11T05:00
Okay, well at least occasionally :)
That’s what marathoner and writer Duncan Larkin argues in his book Run Simple: A Minimalist Approach to Fitness and Well-Being.
Duncan,...
ListenWhy Strength is About How You Feel, Not About How You Look - With Kelly Roberts of Run, Selfie, Repeat from 2017-10-04T04:49:52
In 2009, Kelly Roberts was thrown into the deep end when she suddenly lost her younger brother, Scott.
Struggling to...
ListenDC Rainmaker: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Sports Tech with Ray Maker from 2017-09-27T03:29:01
One of the biggest advantages of running is that you don’t need a whole lot of equipment to do it.
But beca...
ListenRun Fast AND Get the Body You Want with Metabolic Efficiency Training – Bob Seebohar from 2017-09-20T04:00
Contrary to popular belief, losing or even maintaining weight while training for a marathon can be incredibly difficult.
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Run Angel: The Wearable Alarm System “as Loud as a Rock Concert” That’s Keeping Runners Safe with David Caren from 2017-09-13T04:00
If you’ve ever been out running by yourself and felt a little unsafe, you’ve likely either had to change your route or cut the run short to head to a more secure ...
ListenWhy Are Americans Getting Slower? A Look Into Running’s Largest Study with Jens Jakob Andersen from 2017-09-06T04:00
We know that’s a sensational title, but hear us out.
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The Most Common Mental Blocks for Runners and How to Hurdle Them with Adrienne Langelier from 2017-08-30T05:05:01
When it comes to running, some days are great, some are mediocre, and some are, well, horrendous.
The same is true f...
ListenRunning Shoe Myths Debunked with Tony Pallotta from 2017-08-23T04:29:57
Our very own community manager at RunnersConnect, Tony Pallotta, recently joined the RunnersConnect team after owning and operating a specialty running store in B...
ListenIn It for the Long Run: Keys to Success for Masters Runners with Bennett Cohen from 2017-08-16T04:00
President of the International Association of Women Runners, Bennett Cohen is a renowned coach for women over 40 and has helped women into their late 70s reach ne...
ListenChoosing Your Next Race? BibRave Takes out the Guesswork - With Tim Murphy from 2017-08-09T04:00
Have you ever trained hard for a race, paid the entry and travel fees, only to have a bad experience because the race wasn’t what you expected?
Running with Power: How Heart Rate Zones Will Become a Thing of the Past from 2017-08-02T04:01:06
Sleep, stress, and dehydration can all raise or lower heart rate on any given day, which makes heart rate training less accurate than we’d like.
T...
ListenYour Optimal Running Recipe: Why You Should Tailor Training to You, Not the Other Way Around - With Jenny Hadfield from 2017-07-26T03:30:28
Ultrarunner, coach, and best-selling author Jenny Hadfield began running to
lose weight, but, as many people do, she...
Listen2-Time Olympian Nick Symmonds Leaves the Track to Take on the Marathon from 2017-07-19T05:35:44
“Nick Symmonds” has long been a household name in the running world.
He is a two-time Olympian, six-time U.S. champi...
ListenClosing the Gap Between Who We Are and Who We Can Be - With Adam Goucher&Tim Catalano from 2017-07-12T04:00
Closing the Gap Between Who We Are and Who We Can Be - With Adam Goucher & Tim Catalano
Adam Goucher & Tim Catalano met at the University of Colorado where they ran toget...
ListenPlaying to Your Strengths With Esther Atkins from 2017-07-05T14:47:17
Playing to Your Strengths with Esther Atkins
When Skechers Performance athlete Esther Atkins realized she didn’t quite possess the genetic...
ListenThe Evolution of Sports Medicine and Truth Behind Injury Treatments with Dr. David Geier from 2017-06-28T05:09:14
Orthopaedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist Dr. David Geier has an enormous passion for helping athletes reach their maximum potential, and he believes a big part of that is simply learni...
ListenDismantling Your Fears for Empowered Running with Boston Marathon Champion Jack Fultz from 2017-06-21T05:50:59
It was the hottest Boston Marathon in history.
Heat waves blurred the horizon as Jack and his competition toed the starting line, their uniforms a...
ListenHow to Unlock Your Best Stride and Avoid the Lifestyle Habits Holding You Back - Jonathan Beverly from 2017-06-14T06:10:35
What if someone told you there is no “correct” stride? That, just like our fingerprints, everyone’s optimal stride is unique to them?
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Have Your Beer and Drink It Too: Beer Designed for Athletes by Athletes - Caitlin Landesberg from 2017-06-07T05:58:10
After LA native and trail runner Caitlin Landesberg discovered she was gluten intolerant, she felt left out when she could no longer partake in the ritual post-workout beer with her friends.
... ListenIt’s Never Too Late to Be What You Might Have Been - Cherie Gruenfeld from 2017-05-31T05:07:50
Cherie Gruenfeld exemplifies the ability to remain competitive regardless of age.
Much like many of our lis...
ListenChiRunning: Maximum Efficiency and Minimal Impact for Pain-Free Running - Danny Dreyer from 2017-05-24T05:55:47
When ultramarathoner and running guru Danny Dreyer attended a tai chi class in 1999, a lightbulb went off.
...
ListenWhy You Shouldn't Take Time Off When Injured - Dr. Christopher Segler from 2017-05-17T04:49:21
Most of us have been there.
You’re in the thick of training just a few weeks away from your big goal race, and then ...
ListenThe Dawn of Biohacking: Using Biomarkers to Optimize Your Unique Wiring For Peak Performance and Health - Chris Kelly from 2017-05-10T06:25:01
You know your body better than anyone else, so you know when things aren’t feeling “right”.
Unfortunately, traditional healthcare doesn’t typically cater t...
ListenHas Our Footwear Outgrown Our Feet? The Evidence Behind Barefoot Running - Dr. Irene Davis from 2017-05-03T04:48:47
Since Christopher McDougall popularized the practice in his 2009 publication of Born to RunListen
Fuel for What You're Doing: Rethinking Fueling and Hydration with Dr. Stacy Sims from 2017-04-26T04:00
Stacy Sims - Fuel For What You’re Doing: Rethinking Fueling and Hydration
There are a lot of options for fueling and hydration pr...
ListenRTTT 2017-04-19 Mo Alkhawaldeh from 2017-04-19T05:20:48
Running podcast to motivate & help runners of every level run their best. Sinead Haughey interviews running influencers, scientists, psychologists, nutritionists, & everyday runners with inspiri...
ListenThe Superfood of Champions: How Beets Can Improve Performance in Just Days - Dr. Andrew Jones from 2017-04-12T04:37:33
Beet juice has become all the rage in the running world over the last few years, and for that we can thank Dr. Andrew Jones (aka @AndyBeetroot on Twitter)....
ListenWhy Your Best Accomplishment Should Be Your Next One - Dave McGillivray from 2017-04-05T04:00
Why Your Best Accomplishment Should Be Your Next One - Director of the Boston Marathon Dave McGillivray
Race director, philanthro...
ListenHow to Protect Your Heart for the Miles Ahead with Dr. John Mandrola, Lennard Zinn and Chris Case from 2017-03-29T04:00
The Haywire Heart with Dr. John Mandrola, Lennard Zinn, and Chris Case
It’s been said that if a little does a good job, then a ...
ListenPassing the Baton - Tina Muir and Sinead Haughey from 2017-03-22T04:00
Fare Thee Well, Tina Muir - Welcome, Sinead Haughey
This is a bittersweet episode, to be sure, for today we bid the fondest of farewells to our host for the last 2 years,...
ListenJeff Galloway- Go Slow To Go Fast from 2017-03-15T04:00
Wait... What??
That’s correct. 1972 Olympian, Jeff Galloway, who was self-coached and absorbed as much as he could from other runners has proven that to go fast, you should go slow. Hund...
ListenMary Wittenberg&Virgin Sport -A Social Movement from 2017-03-08T05:00
Mary Wittenberg & Virgin Sport - Social Movement
As CEO of the New York Road Runners from 2005 to 2015, and having been involved with the...
ListenNow is the Time to Set Your Own Narrative- Michael Hammond from 2017-03-01T05:00
Collegiate, post-collegiate & non-collegiate running with Michael Hammond
Michael Hammond is a graduate of Virginia Tech where he competed in cross country and track, earning two ACC titl...
ListenTrain Your Brain for Success- Evie Serventi from 2017-02-22T05:00
Running can be tough, not just on our bodies, but on our emotions and psyche.
This is especially true whenever we experience any perceived setback; injuries, a rough workout or a less th...
ListenDecoding Sleep: How to Clean up Your Sleep Hygiene- Luke Gupta from 2017-02-15T05:00
Sleep Illiteracy? Sleep Education? Sleep Management? Is it really a big deal? We’ve all been sleeping our entire lives, but do we even think about sleep correctly...
ListenJay Dicharry- If You are Serious About Your Running, Time to Get in the Weight Room from 2017-02-08T05:00
Jay Dicharry may or may not have taken Gretchen Rubin’s Four Tendencies quiz, but it’s safe to say that he’s probably a Questioner. Jay is not afraid to question ...
ListenYou’re Stronger Than You Think- Hannah Smith from 2017-02-01T05:00
For someone in their late 20’s to feel lucky that they were diagnosed with a rare form of cancer, they would have to be a very special individual.
Hannah Smith is just that: very special...
ListenGretchen Rubin-There is No Finish Line to your Goals: You Deserve More from 2017-01-25T05:00
Haven’t we all, at one time or another, struggled with getting new activities to become more permanent?
Gretchen Rubin, author of The Happiness Project and fellow Podcaster, shares her re...
ListenYou Need to Build Your Ability to Train Before You Can Train- Rob Wilby from 2017-01-18T05:00
What if triathlons (or 70.3’s) weren’t as intimidating as they may appear?
What if, as a successful long distance runner, you already possessed a unique advantage over athletes in the oth...
ListenLanni Marchant-Your Body is Your Equipment: You Need to Fuel Your Engine from 2017-01-11T05:00
What makes elite runners so good at running? Are they superhuman, and just have the talent to be able to leave us all in their dust?
Actually, no!
Even though most elite runners st...
ListenThere is No Finish Line: Commit to Continuous Growth- Josh Trent from 2017-01-04T05:00
The journey of losing weight is not easy.
Anyone who has tried to lose weight in the past knows that all too well, but our guest today not only shares his struggles with using food as com...
ListenJared Ward- We Are All Just Trying to Be the Best We Can Be from 2016-12-28T05:00
My guest today is statistics professor and humble Olympian Jared Ward.
He’s one of the best pacers in the world, and on today’s podcast we’re going to find out how we can start training t...
ListenRun to the Top Special- Interview with Tina Muir from 2016-12-25T05:00
Today’s episode is a special treat.
I’ve brought on my good friend and fellow marathoner Sarah Crouch to play hostess with the mostess and ask me the hard questions on today’s special pod...
ListenDr. Jordan Santos-Concejero- The Research is Clear: Strength Training is the Best Way to Improve Running Economy from 2016-12-21T05:00
If you love the science behind running, this is the episode for you!
I’ve brought Jordan Santos-Concejero on the podcast today to discuss a little bit of his research on the physiology an...
ListenAlicia Shay- Emotional Stress is Powerfully Destructive in Your Body from 2016-12-16T11:49:56
Katy Sherratt is the CEO of Back On My Feet, a non-profit organization that helps homeless and those down on their luck get – you guessed it! – back on their feet.
But they do it with ru...
ListenBack on My Feet- The Power of Running to Overcome Homelessness from 2016-12-07T17:00
Katy Sherratt is the CEO of Back On My Feet, a non-profit organization that helps homeless and those down on their luck get – you guessed it! – back on their feet.
But they do it with ru...
ListenThe Gait Guys- Runners Need Risk Management, Not Crisis Management from 2016-11-23T05:01
Today’s episode is going to completely change the way you look at running form.
I’m sure we’re all guilty of saying we have “bad form” while running. I know my own peroneal arthritis effe...
ListenFind What You Love and Work for it- Chiara Gandolfi from 2016-11-17T11:31:50
Will you help me give a wedding present today?
My guest didn’t start out as a runner, in fact, she did not start running until one year ago.
Chiara was a springboard diver who was ...
ListenHow Running Shapes us into the People we Want to Be- Chris Heuisler from 2016-11-09T05:01
If you’ve ever run a marathon, you know how hectic race...
ListenMolly Huddle-Why New York Was the Marathon for Molly from 2016-11-02T05:01
Today my guest is one of the best distance runners in t...
ListenNick Symmonds- Our Filthy, Dirty Sport: It’s Time to Make a Change from 2016-10-26T05:01
I’ve been wanting to talk to our guest today for a long...
ListenThe Ginger Runner- You May Never Win a Race, But You Can Have a Blast Doing it from 2016-10-19T05:01
Everyone has a body image issues, and overcoming them i...
ListenHow to Distract Your Mind When it Tells You to Quit- Perry Newburn from 2016-10-12T05:01
If you think it’s impossible to run 50+ miles day for w...
ListenAre You Guilty of the Biggest Mistake Runners Make?- Nancy Clark from 2016-10-05T05:01
If you have some burning questions about your running d...
ListenHow to Overcome the Obstacles You Didn’t Think You Could Do- Matt Davis, Terry McMahon, John Sheryak from 2016-09-28T05:01
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How to Become the Runner You Were Meant to Be- Pete Magill from 2016-09-21T05:01
If you’ve ever given up on running once, or twice, or m...
ListenWhy You Need to Do The Workouts You Hate- Steve Picucci from 2016-09-14T05:01
Not many runners are able to have their spouses as thei...
ListenDo You Know What to Do if Your Life is in Danger When You are on a Run? with Todd Williams from 2016-09-07T05:01
Running has been in the spotlight a lot in the past few...
ListenHow to Use Power Meters to Improve Your Performance- Jim Vance from 2016-08-31T05:01
We all know about power meters for cycling, but now the...
Listen85 Years-Young Ed Whitlock: You Are Never Too Old To Run a Record (or 40!) from 2016-08-24T05:01
Today we are talking to Ed Whitlock,...
ListenWhat Can You Do Today, To Achieve Your Goals Tomorrow- Dirk Friel from 2016-08-17T05:01
Hiring a coach to help train can get expensive, but tod...
ListenSteph and Ben Bruce- How to Accept Who You Are and Where You Are, Right Now from 2016-08-10T05:01
Today we are talking to a couple who have grown up toge...
ListenMatt Long: Surviving When There is Have No Hope to Becoming a Marathon Runner from 2016-08-03T06:16:30
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How to Make Sure You Condition Your Mind the Way You Condition Your Body- Scott Welle from 2016-07-27T05:01
Do you ever feel like you are holding yourself back? If...
ListenFinding the Best Fuel to Power Your Fitness- Matt Kadey from 2016-07-20T05:01
Do you know how to properly fuel your body be...
ListenRunning While Pregnant: How Sarah Brown Trained for the Olympic Trials During Pregnancy from 2016-07-13T05:01
There’s one topic that many female runners will need to...
ListenFrom Mediocre to Magnificent with Professional Runner Phoebe Wright from 2016-07-06T05:01
On the Run to the Top podcast, I try to vary the types ofguests that we have. Today, I’m excited to be interviewing a professionalrunner. Phoebe Wright has a lot of accolades, ...
ListenChris Kelly: How Exhaustion is Slowly Killing Your Performance from 2016-06-29T05:01
Do you ever struggle with exhaust...
ListenDr. Jason Karp- Running Gives us the Chance to Narrow the Gap Between Where we are and Where we Want to Be. from 2016-06-22T05:01
You already know the physical benefits of running, and if you run, you also know that there are countless emotional and mental benefits. From boosting creativity and productivi...
ListenRun for Life, Not Just for Today- Strava Founder Michael Horvath from 2016-06-15T05:01
Although running is an individual sport, do you sometimes wish you had the camaraderie of a team?
Michael Horvath, today’s guest, founded Strava, an o...
ListenChris McDougall: Why Should Runners Care About Parkour? from 2016-06-08T05:01
After a career in international journalism, Chris, who is fascinated by the human body, wrote Born to Run, an international bestseller that is being made into a movie ...
ListenWhen Opportunity Knocks, Will You be Ready?- Ted Jaleta from 2016-06-01T05:01
We are talking to Ted Jaleta, aworld-class masters runner and former Ethiopian refugee who is now a citizen ofCanada. Ted is now a motivational speaker, a Hall of Fame athlete,...
ListenAre You a Strength Training Baby?- Drew Watts from 2016-05-25T05:01
Drew has been so helpful to me in the course of my jour...
ListenHow to Level Up in the Game of Life- Nerd Fitness from 2016-05-18T05:01
On today’s podcast, I’m speaking with Steve Kamb, found...
ListenHow to Use Your Setbacks to Reach Unexpected Highs- Ellie Greenwood from 2016-05-11T05:01
Today’s episode features Ellie Greenwood, one of the best ultrarunners in the world. Her crowning achievement has been to win theComrades Marathon i...
ListenWhy Running is Saving Your Life and Carbs are NOT Evil -Dr. Iñigo San Millán from 2016-05-04T05:01
On today’s episode of Runner’s Connect, I’m speaking with Dr. Inigo San Millan, the Director of Exercise Physiology at the Unive...
ListenDo You have One More Life Changing Challenge Left in You? David Alley from 2016-04-27T05:01
David Alley was the first person to both cycle and run ...
ListenHow to Change Your Perspective: Pain is Your Ally; Not Your Enemy- Brad Beer from 2016-04-20T05:01
All your injury related questions answered. From how to know which injuries to run through to how to handle the emotional frustration of missing out, today’s episode features a...
ListenSecrets from Meb’s Coach: What are the Best Workouts for YOU as a Runner? Bob Larsen from 2016-04-13T05:01
If you’ve been listening for a while, th...
ListenHow to Be Intuitive as a Runner: Your Body will Thank You- Stephanie Howe from 2016-04-06T05:01
We’re joined by Stephanie Marie Howe, th...
ListenHow to Adjust Your Training When Running Goes Wrong- Jeff Gaudette (Episode 100!) from 2016-03-30T05:01
Thank you for joining us for Episode 100!
Hopefully by this point...
ListenWhat it is Like to Hold Hands with Meb at the Boston Marathon Finish Line?- Hilary Dionne from 2016-03-23T05:01
Does anyone remember what happened at the end of the Boston Marathon last year? Not the winners o...
ListenIs Your Lifestyle Why You are Injured?- Kristin Marvin from 2016-03-16T05:01
Running is risky, and injuries are common.
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The Most Important Commitments You Can Make are to Yourself- Black Girls RUN! from 2016-03-09T05:01
Today we’re talking to the founders of Black Gir...
ListenHow to Use Your Mistakes to Make You Even Stronger- Trent Morrow from 2016-03-02T05:01
Today, I’m sitting down with Trent Morrow. Also known as Marathon Man, Trent is the World record holder for the most marathons on seven continents...
ListenHow to be the Leader of Your Own Journey- Tawnee Prazak from 2016-02-24T05:01
We are following the theme of becoming t...
ListenFinding the Best Diet and Training Plan for You- Ben Greenfield from 2016-02-17T05:01
Have you ever followed someone else’s f...
ListenWhy You Don’t Have to be the Best or the Fastest to be Inspiring- Julie Benson from 2016-02-10T05:01
Three years ago on April 15th, two press...
ListenDo I Need a Running Coach? Why Every Runner will Benefit with Jamie Dodge from 2016-02-03T05:01
Today we’re joined by one of our own coa...
ListenHow to Progress Your Training for Long Term Success- Mark Kennedy from 2016-01-27T05:01
Nowadays when people decide to start run...
ListenIs the Way You Breathe Holding You Back? with Patrick McKeown from 2016-01-20T05:01
Today we’re going back to the physical s...
ListenDo You Fall Victim to the Comparison Trap? How to Avoid it with Sarah Joyce from 2016-01-13T05:01
Today’s podcast is focused on why it is a good idea to avoid the comparison trap and why it’s better to focus on our own milestones and improvement.Listen
Hooked on the Runners Connect Podcast? You Will Love This from 2016-01-06T05:01
On today’s podcast we will take a look a...
ListenStruggling to Lose Weight as a Runner? Here is the Secret with Runs for Cookies from 2015-12-30T05:01
Thanks for tuning into this episode of Runners Connect.
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From Quitting Running to Fastest Marathoner in America- Luke Puskedra from 2015-12-23T05:01
Life as an elite runner isn’t what you w...
ListenWhy it is Important to Welcome the Bad Runs- Tom Foreman from 2015-12-16T05:01
The best runners out there still have painful, awful, days; what makes them good is ...
ListenEverything in My Life has Changed Since the Moment I Started Running from 2015-12-09T05:01
My listeners always tell me how much they enjoy the variety of speakers on the show and I thought it was time to hear from someo...
ListenNo Matter How High Your Mountain Is, Never, Ever Give Up- Dick Beardsley from 2015-12-02T05:01
For many runners our ‘peak’ race seems l...
ListenStruggling to Relax? Yoga is What You Need- Cara Gilman from 2015-11-25T05:01
We tend to put ourselves into buckets, b...
ListenDo You Want to Improve as a Runner? It’s Simple, Sleep More- Dr. James Maas from 2015-11-18T05:01
Today we’re talking to the inventor of the phrase “power nap.” You’re going to learn so much in ...
ListenThe Female Masters Runner Episode: How to Stay Injury Free- Bennett Cohen from 2015-11-11T05:01
Today’s emphasis is the importance of following a training program that takes your gender and age into account...
ListenHow to Improve Your Running Form in Under 5 Minutes with the TrueForm Runner from 2015-11-04T05:01
Today, we’ll be learning about the True Form Runner. You may or may not have heard of it, but it’s quickly becoming an international fitness phenomenon, and with good reason. Listen
Follow These 5 Steps and You Will Run Pain Free with Brad Beer from 2015-10-28T05:01
How many of you think injuries are norma...
ListenNeed a Running Professional to Trust? Listen to Dr. Nick Campitelli from 2015-10-21T05:01
Today we’re talking mostly about foot in...
ListenIron for Runners: What You Need to Know with Pam Hinton from 2015-10-14T05:01
As runners, we strive to do our best and...
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Do you want to know how to run faster even as you get older? Masters World Record holder Kathy Martin can tell you how.
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