This week on AtoZrunning:

We dive into Jason R. Karp’s book, “Run your Fat Off” beginning with a discussion about how running impacts your metabolism. In the world of running, the Paris Diamond league included world, area, and national records along with lifetime bests galore and historically deep fields. We have new Olympics updates including unexpected additions to Team USA. And in the headlines, step aside supershoes, it’s time for robotic exoskeletons! 

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This week on AtoZrunning:

We talk with Olympic Trials Steeplechase champ Kenneth Rooks about facing reality, visualizing success, and running your own race. In the world of running, part 2 of the US Olympic Trials was, if possible, even MORE exciting! There were major upsets and minor miracles, great tragedies and tiny victories. It was some of the best track and field we have ever watched in a single meet, and we’re bringing that excitement to you momentarily. 

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This week on AtoZrunning:

American Record Holder Diego Estrada joins the show again to discuss overtraining and gives insightful advice. We answer a listener question about how to train as a new and growing runner. In the world of running, the US Olympic Trials have begun with Olympic dreams realized and others shattered. In recent headlines, marathons can be quite destructive. This article shares what to look for.

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This week on AtoZrunning:

We discuss overtraining and how incredibly easy it is to find ourselves burned out or injured. We also answer a listener question about heat vs. humidity. In the world of running, more Olympic trials action is underway. And US high schoolers wrapped up the year with a bang.

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This week on AtoZrunning:

We discuss what it means to practice running and where every runner needs to begin each training season. We also answer a listener question about training in super shoes. In the world of running, we’ve got the highlights from NCAA champs and other track actions. And in the headlines, have you been following the Spring Energy gel debacle? We’ve got the latest as well as our analysis. 

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This week on AtoZrunning:

We discuss exactly why the record books have been completely rewritten in recent years. We also answer a listener’s question about the life of super shoes. In the world of running, the Diamond League ended the early season with a Scandinavian double and a multitude of records! As for high school, a mile record was broken twice at the same meet. And in the headlines, 36 marathons in 36 days would be tough enough without a fatal lung condition. 

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This week on AtoZrunning:

We talk with recent 25k champ Betsy Saina about dealing with discomfort. We also answer a listener question about training adaptations and advantages from heat. In the world of running, the Pre Classic was every bit as exciting as anticipated, from world records to massive rivalries. And from recent headlines, we talk about the performance implications of defecation. 

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Today on AtoZrunning:

We interview recently-crowned 25k champ Diego Estrada about his recent running rebirth. We also answer listener questions about mental race strategies. In the world of running, track action is on fire amid the year of the teenage sensations. How fast do you think you can push a stroller for 1 mile?

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Today on AtoZrunning:

We get an exclusive look at two elites pre-race routine before the US 25k championships. We answer a listener’s question about the science of humidity. In the world of running, teenagers appear to be dominating the track on the global scene. Both the men’s and women’s 25k American records were broken in Grand Rapids. And in recent headlines, cherries, beets, and cranberries are back on the menu!

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Today on AtoZrunning:

We discuss a massive review of the effects of heat and humidity on performance. We also answer a listener question about pre-hydrating before races. In the world of running, as the summer Olympics approach, we learn more about who will be there! As track action continues, we bring some fast times and interesting analysis. In recent headlines, is there a link between personality and running mechanics?

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