A to Z Running

This week on AtoZrunning: We finish our series on wise decisions by taking a close look at ways to manage energy, emotion, and stress. We also answer a listener question about cool down jogs after hard efforts and races. In the world of running, Boston Marathon was a nail-biter but for two totally different reasons between the men and women. College kids continue to assault the rec

Today on AtoZrunning: We continue examining wise decisions, this week looking at conscious awareness and the dangers of outside influences on our decision-making. We also answer a listener question about running hills in preparation for hilly races. In the world of running, Arcadia is swiftly becoming the high school distance running mecca. The US 10-mile road championships was a r

Today on AtoZrunning: We begin a series on Loehr and Ohlsson’s Wise Decisions, focusing first on what they call reality-distorting mechanisms, otherwise known as the lies we tell ourselves. We answer a listener question about shoe rotations and how to navigate shoes that feel great vs. shoes that feel flat. In the world of running, the world cross country championships were as fu

This week on AtoZrunning: Adam Homolka of Endurance Rehab joins us again to talk about some of the fascinating differences in treadmill technology and how to make use of it. We answer a listener question about how to objectively measure fatigue and the need for adjusting training. In the world of running, after 38 years, a woman finally finished the Barkley Marathons, and the pho

Today on AtoZrunning: Effort is finite. What does this mean for distance runners and what we here call the first key to thriving. We answer a listener question about flat legs during pre-race tapering In the world of running, the TEN featured 8 men under 27 minutes in the same 10,000m race. Has that ever happened before? Fast times weren’ just limited to the track… or the 1

Today on AtoZrunning: We interview Liz Fanco who shares how she helps other runners transform themselves through sport and the race experience. We answer a listener question about the best order of runs or workouts in a week. In the world of running, if you were making predictions a year ago about certain NCAA runners’ futures, chances are you were so wrong it hurt. We’ll share

This week on AtoZrunning: We throw back to one of our first interviews, a conversation with Coach Hodge about how to run faster without trying harder We also answer a listener question about how to pace a race In the world of running, the world indoor track and field championships was thrilling, and we’ve got the full scoop And the Tokyo Marathon was a shocker with major upsets!

This week on AtoZrunning: Runners are always talking about our workouts, good, bad, or otherwise. Do they tell us anything meaningful, though? We’ll tackle this one. We answer a listener question about returning from surgery. In the world of running, NCAA ran indoor conferences, and we’ve got the highlights. Dennis Young interviewed 16 of the 26 last place finishers from the US

This week on AtoZrunning: Olympic trials top 10 finisher Nathan Martin joins the show again to relay his amazing experience at the trials as well as recent journey leading him to it. We answer a listener question about VO2max and heart rate. In the world of running, USA and British indoor championships were impressive. Records continue falling. And another record-breaker i

This week on AtoZrunning: In further reflection on the topic of goals and finding meaning, we share a compelling lesson from author, speaker, and coach John O’Sullivan’s Every Moment Matters. Also, we answer a listener question about the camaraderie or lack of at the Olympic Trials Marathon. In the world of running, indoor track is exploding, and records dropped like lead