Better Run!

There's no better way to celebrate the Fourth of July than to participate in Atlanta's own Peachtree Road Race, a 52-year-old tradition that attracts runners, walkers, and wheelchair racers from across the world. Go on a trip back in time with Mason and Scott as they explore the history and legacy of this phenomenal event and tell stories the world has never heard before. 

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Have you ever heard of Abebe Bikila? If you’re just a casual runner or fan of running, then probably not. However, Bikila changed running forever by demolishing his opponents, setting new world records, and opening the door for many other Africans to compete in distance running. There are many things from his story that we should learn, but before we do so, we must ask ourselves: do our running shoes actually help us run? 

WARNING: Please listen to the entire episode before doing something rash that could injure yourself!

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In Episode 21, Mason and Scott detailed what your ideal running form should look like. However, it can be challenging to change the way you run, especially since you have to pay attention to many parts of your body at once. In this episode, we explain ways to apply your running form to your training to make this transition more bite-sized. Specific opportunities such as running hills, doing interval workouts, or even in races give you an opportunity to focus on different parts of your form. Don’t worry--over time, running with your ideal form will become natural!

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“Better Run!” is back with another interview, this time with Marie Denning. At the time of recording, Marie had run at least one mile for an incredible 2,605 days in a row. We discuss her motivations for starting this streak, why she loves running, and good ways to keep yourself motivated. To find more “streakers” in your area, use the link www.runeveryday.com. If you are interested in starting a streak of your own, sign up on that website and let us know as well! 

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Mason and Scott continue their heat dedicated to running form. Last episode, you learned the underlying mechanisms behind your running. This episode, you will learn some easy-to-apply techniques that will have you running more efficiently without working harder. From the positioning of your head to landing on the bottom of your feet, your whole body is involved in the running process. We recommend you try each technique out and give it a reasonable try; ultimately, what feels best to you is going to help you the most.

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Mason and Scott kick off Heat 4, a heat dedicated to improving your running form. Throughout this episode, you will learn the biomechanics behind why humans are the best distance runners in the universe, as well as some of the surprising reasons why so many people seem to be terrible at running. The purpose of this episode is to build the foundation behind why certain running form adjustments can work, while others might be counterproductive.

Books used: The Science of Running by Chris Napier, The Complete Book of Running by James Fixx, and Born to Run by Christopher McDougall

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Welcome back to the “Better Run!” podcast in 2021! As you continue to fill in your training log, it’s essential that you understand the importance of rest, recovery, and distance days in your training. In fact, these days might just give you an edge over all of your competitors! You’ll learn how fast, how far, and how frequent these days should be as you train to be the best runner you can be. This episode concludes our third heat about how to build your training log, and we hope you will find a vast improvement in your performance after using what you have learned from this podcast.

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In Better Run’s first-ever interview podcast, Mason and Scott sit down virtually with Brodie Sharpe, a licensed physiotherapist from Melbourne, Australia. Sharpe is the host of “The Run Smarter Podcast,” where he gives great advice to runners about how to prevent and treat injuries, as well as tips on how to manage load, the best types of running shoes, and more. In this episode, the Arberys and Sharpe discuss frequent causes of injury to runners and how to avoid them. Check out the Run Smarter Podcast at https://runsmarter.online/the-run-smarter-podcast/, and take a listen to the first few episodes before you browse the rest!

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You’re finally ready to get started running, and running fast! As you know well by now, you need a plan before you get started running, and planning a specific type of workout will help to maximize your improvement and performance. In this episode, Mason and Scott discuss all of the common types of hard workouts that you can run, and compare the various scenarios in which you might want to run them. Your bro-hosts cover tempo runs, fartleks, and intervals of all different lengths. Once you have listened to this episode, it’s time to hit the trail and get started running! 

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In this episode, Mason and Scott take a bite out of the flavorful workout sandwich. The workout sandwich consists of a warm-up as one of the pieces of “bread” around a workout, the workout as the “meat” in the middle, and the cool-down as the bottom slice of “bread.” While often overlooked, warm-ups are essential for preparing your body to run a difficult workout or a race, and cool-downs are very important for preventing injury. Finally, as Mason and Scott explain, these elements of the workout can help provide the most joy to your running experience. 

NOTE: This episode was recorded via Zoom, so please be patient with any audio glitches as we optimize our recording for the future. Thanks everyone!

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