This week on AtoZrunning:

Biosensor industry expert Meridith Cass joins us to discuss what we need to know about these technologies.

In running news, Valencia half marathon was just as crazy as promised.

Bowerman Track Club might be collapsing in real time.

And Olympic rankings and quotas are officially released, and it’s fascinating.

All this and more coming up on AtoZrunning!

For resources and details, visit https://atozrunning.com/episode212 

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This week on AtoZrunning:

What’s going on in the biosensor industry? We kick off a multi-week series to address the technology and what it does and can do for runners. Is it a good thing for the sport? We’ll find out.

In running news, Boston marathon champ Des Linden is getting a new heart. What’s that all about?

Also, according to Runner’s World, breathing matters, but we’re probably doing it wrong, apparently

And it’s about time to discuss cross country as we begin to enter championship season

All this and more coming up on AtoZrunning!

For resources and details, visit https://atozrunning.com/episode211 

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This week on AtoZrunning:

When should we run by effort, and when should we not? What does that even mean? Everyone says effort, but it’s never clear what it looks like. We can help with that! Is Eliud Kipchoge a thing of the past? Recent events are leading some to wonder. Do you know the name Sifan Hassan yet? If you listen here you probably do, but at this point, she probably needs to be a household name in running. And When you’re 90 years old, what new thing will you try? Dot Sowerby has a good one!

For resources and details, visit https://atozrunning.com/episode210 

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Today on AtoZrunning:

Where do we start as runners? To kick off our 5th season, we address this question whether you’re a long-time runner or totally new to the sport.

Also, close to 5,000 runners were informed mere hours before the start of their event that it was canceled.

The world athletes held the first ever road-racing championships, and Hobbs Kessler’s post-race reaction was priceless.

And this track meet went off the rails when they found out drug testers would be making an unexpected appearance.

For resources and details, visit https://atozrunning.com/episode209 

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This week, we answer listener questions about running efficiency and the connection to injury reduction, nose breathing, and how to change training during an existing season.

After that, we share world of running updates about the crazy Berlin Marathon world record and the USATF racing circuit.

For resources and details, visit https://atozrunning.com/episode208 

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This week, we examine motivation and the factors that make us want to do things, including the role of other people, our own perceptions, and more.

After that, we share world of running updates about an incredible double-record and the Diamond League final, complete with world records, national records, and performances the like of which we’ve never seen before.

For resources and details, visit https://atozrunning.com/episode207 

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This week, we deliver as promised a comprehensive 5-step approach to being better at running by developing neuromuscular control and efficiency.

After that, we share world of running updates about the 5th Avenue Mile and two new world records on the track with a plethora of area and national records to follow.

For resources and details, visit https://atozrunning.com/episode206 

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This week, we begin a discussion about neuromuscular training, what it is and why runners need to do more of it.

After that, we share world of running updates about more diamond league action in Zurich and Xiamen, USA 20k champs, and bigtime mountain racing in Europe.

For resources and details, visit https://atozrunning.com/episode205 

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This week, we answer listener questions about when and how to do marathon tempos, how to rehabilitate runner’s knee, and whether runners should consider ankle weights or weighted shoes.

After that, we discuss the complete world championships results and analysis.

For resources and details, visit https://atozrunning.com/episode204 

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This week, we take a look at struggle and finding the right balance of avoiding vs. embracing struggle to grow and find fulfillment.

After that, we share world of running updates about the first weekend of world championships track, including the 10,000m finals, and the Falmouth Road Race.

For resources and details, visit https://atozrunning.com/episode203 

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