This week, we continue examining the concept of toughness as defined in Steve Magness’s Do Hard Things, looking specifically at how to “ditch the facade and embrace reality”.

After that, we share world of running updates about a new American record, a new NCAA record, and the results of the first fast marathon of 2023.

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This week, we discuss insights about toughness and resilience from Steve Magness’s book Do Hard Things, an examination of the research behind concepts like toughness and tolerating pain.

After that, we share world of running updates about Oregon’s new coach, marathoners beating milers, and more.

For resources and details, visit https://atozrunning.com/episode171

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This week, we discuss how to follow through with goals by using the four disciplines of execution from the book by that name by authors Jim Huling, Chris McChesney, and Sean Covey.

After that, we share world of running updates about a world record scare, the best highlights of 2022, and our personal experiences of the last year.

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It’s monthly Q & A time! This week, we answer your questions about trail running, upping race distance, down weeks, and musculoskeletal correlations with cadence.

After that, we share world of running updates about an inspiring life turnaround, some early 1900s marathon history, and a more in-depth examination of menstruation and performance.

For resources and details, visit https://atozrunning.com/episode169

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This week, we discuss dealing with the holidays and a helpful approach to productivity and prioritizing during chaos.

After that, we share world of running updates about Abu Dhabi Marathon, a master’s miracle in Sergio Reyes, and the Strava 2022 Year in Sport Report.

For resources and details, visit https://atozrunning.com/episode168

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This week, we discuss the importance of both self-discipline and agility, weighing the words of science of learning expert and author Peter Hollins and the importance of scheduling our attention.

After that, we share world of running updates about high school Footlocker XC Championships (Champs Sports XC), Camile Heron’s latest ultra record, and USATF’s Club Cross Country Championships.

For resources and details, visit https://atozrunning.com/episode167

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This week, we talk with pro triathlete and exercise science professor Todd Buckingham, PhD about what runners should be considering and doing pertaining to cadence.

After that, we share world of running updates about the lightning fast Valencia Marathon, Nike Cross Nationals surprises, and the greatly anticipated Boston indoor track season opener.

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This week, we answer your questions about biking for additional training stimulus, pros and cons of running in bad conditions, whether to be concerned with shoe drops, and more.

After that, we share world of running updates about the next high school girl to be rising to the top, Kenya’s doping problems and possible consequences, and big money for NCAA runners.

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This week, we render an examination of some of the most valuable non-performance benefits of running. After that, we share world of running updates about the NCAA XC Championships, the sad story of Camille Herron’s lost record, and an article on simple everyday exercises that benefit runners.

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This week, we tackle Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi’s book flow: what it is and how to achieve it and what that has to do with runners.

Stick around after that for world of running updates about the BAA half, Lizzie Bird’s training, and updates on the 2024 USA Olympic Team Trials.

For resources and details, visit https://atozrunning.com/episode163

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