Embrace Running Podcast

This week, we talk about carbo-loading and hydrating before a race while avoiding mid race bathroom stops. A teenager wins the Dubai Marathon. Elena's five stages of running. Rock 'n' Roll series reveals their updated heavy medals. Galen Rupp sets yet another American indoor record. Competitor Group has a new elite program. Mark's PSA about not being a bandit. Ragnar Relay unveils their swag for 2014.  We share the results of our listener survey, and our week in training.

  Galen Rupp Breaks American Indoor Two-Mile Record  Competitors Elite Program  Teenager Wins Dubai Marathon  Carbo-Loading Can Boost Performance  Carbo-Loading

This week, we talk about the changes for the Chicago Marathon registration process. Galen Rupp sets the new U.S. Indoor 5000 meter record. Elena searches for a Golden Caramel GU packet and you should too. Meb Keflezighi and Serena Burla win the 2014 USA Half Marathon Titles. The Bahamas Marathon is won by a married couple. Attending the RRCA Coaching Certification course, and our week in training.

This week, we talk about Reach the Beach Relay partnering with Ragnar Relay. The U.S. elite athletes participating in the Boston Marathon. New Hoka's are coming this fall. Ragnar Trail Tahoe is postponed for 2014. Kara Goucher is looking to leave Nike. Running footwear predictions for 2014. Running for Meg. Mo Farah will make his marathon debut in London. Our race recap of the Hot Chocolate 15k in San Francisco. And our week in training.

This week, we talk about our 2014 goals and share some from listeners. Registration for Leadville 100 sells out quicker than we could run it. Rob Krar and Michele Yates are named UltraRunners of the Year. Our race recap of the Brazen New Year's Day trail race, complete with It's It ice cream. And our week in training.

This week, we look back at 2013 and see if we accomplished our goals. We name some of our top races of the year including, most scenic, best bling and favorite.

  Photo Tag Dash

This week, we talk about 100 mile open track records. Everyone got into Way Too Cool. Kara Goucher is heading back to Colorado. Lake Sonoma 50 sold out in under an hour. RnR makes some changes to there USA race in Washington D.C. Turning race shirts into a quilt and wall art. Hopkinton gives support to a marathon museum. Signing up for Route 66 marathon. And our week in training.

  100 Mile Open Track Records  Kara Goucher Returns to Colorado  RnR USA Improvements  Marathon Museum in Hopkinton  Display Race Shirts in Embroidery Hoops  Race Shirts Into Wall Art  Campus Quilt  Happy Dance Quilting

This week, we celebrate our 100th episode by taking a look back at the beginning to what got us into running and the reasons we continue to run. And most important a big thanks to you the listeners for being a part of our 100 episodes.

This week, we talk about cold weather running and exercise induced asthma. Competitor Group replaces its CEO and CFO. The Rocky 50k took place in Philadelphia and we missed out. Race cancellations that happened this past weekend due to weather. Rock 'n' Roll series has new options for its Tour Pass in 2014. Our race recap of California International Marathon where it was literally freezing. And our week in training.

  Competitor CEO Replaced  RnR Tour Pass  Rocky's 31 mile Run  St. Jude Memphis Marathon Cancelled  CIM

This week, we talk about runner gift ideas. Elena volunteers at a race aid station. The Runner's World Holiday Running Streak is underway. Lotteries for Way Too Cool 50k, Miwok 100k and New York City Marathon are open. Running away from a car at the Wings for Life World Run. Tinkerbell half marathon weekend is moving dates in 2015. Getting ready for CIM including a look back at our training plans. And our week in training.

This week, we talk about our experience running the RnR Las Vegas half marathon. Mary Cain is going pro. A coyote joins a cross country meet. RnR San Antonio is moving to December in 2014. Thanksgiving surpasses the 4th of July as the number one holiday for road racing. Our race recap of the inaugural Berkeley half marathon and our week in training.

  Mary Cain Going Pro  Thanksgiving is No. 1 Day for Road Racing  RnR San Antonio Changing Dates  Coyote Joins Race