In this week’s episode we are talking GIFTS for RUNNERS. Let this be your holiday gift guide as you listen to the 18 items we came up with. Here are a few links to some of them.

Alex Hutchinson, Endure (FULL INTERVIEW) - https://anchor.fm/marathonrunningpodcast/episodes/29--Endure---about-human-limitations-with-Alex-Hutchinson-enhe9s

Smallest action camera in the world https://www.insta360.com/product/insta360-go2

Running camp www.camprunabout.com

Believe Running Training Journal https://www.amazon.com/Believe-Training-Journal-Classic-Updated/dp/1937715604

Metal/Bib Rack https://www.goneforarun.com/deluxe-bibfolio-plus-race-bib-and-medal-display/tr-39774.html?cgid=gfar-6#start=5

Recovery Sandals https://www.goneforarun.com/recovery-footwear/

Light Vest- www.noxgear.com code Chasing35

In this BONUS episode, we speak with Frankie Ruiz, the founder of the Miami Marathon. We learn about how the race came about, what makes this race so special, and how you can still try to get into 2022's sold out race!

In this episode we talk to LA Roadrunner head coach David Levine about tips on how to qualify for a Boston Marathon.

But don’t think his tips are basic, if you have already qualified for Boston, there is a lot you can learn as David gets into the physiology and helps us understand how you can still get better. David elaborates on 1. Goalsetting, 2. Commitment, 3. Running slower to become faster, 4. Picking a course, 5. Nutrition, 6. Cross training, 7. Training plans and coaching, and 8. Pacing during the race.

As promised, here are the links to the Boston Qualifying Times (as of 2021) and David’s previous episode on group training:

https://www.baa.org/races/boston-marathon/qualify

https://anchor.fm/marathonrunningpodcast/episodes/22--Group-Training-and-the-Idiots-Guide-to-Marathon-Training-with-David-Levine-eje8kf

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In this episode we talk to registered dietitian Amy Shapiro about how to refuel directly after a your race, the two weeks post race, and how to avoid gaining weight after your marathon cycle.

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In this episode we talk about two very important topics: 1. MARATHON BLUES and 2. POST MARATHON RECOVERY.

The marathon blues, also known as post race depression, is a sentiment that a lot of runners experience after the race. We will give you a proper definition, and will talk to you about the symptoms, causes, and how to handle these feelings. 

When it comes to post marathon recovery, we see much advice on the internet about how much time to take off after your marathon, but very little information as to why those numbers are prescribed. So we look at some studies that will give us an idea how to translate the results of the studies into what is best for us runners as an individual. We will also talk about what things to do and what things not to do to speed up our recovery.

In this episode we are doing a recap of the 2021 Boston Marathon. With perfect weather and a roll-out start, we share with you our first experience running the Boston Marathon and weather it lived up to the hype. We also share with you a few reviews form other participants who tell us what stood out to them from this epic race weekend.

Have you ever heard of that person that curses the race during their course, complains about the painfulness of the marathon right after, but a week later, signs up for another marathon stating “it was amazing, it wasn’t so bad”? Well, then you’re not the only one. In this episode we talk about some common concepts in the running community: Runners’ Amnesia and Marathon Addiction. In this episode we talk about what these concepts are and that they are way more common than you think. 

We also interview fellow podcaster and race director Jim Lynch about his journey of running a certified marathon in each one of the 50 states of the USA, earning the "50 certified states marathons" title.

In this episode we talk all about the 2021 Berlin Marathon that took place on September 26, 2021. This marathon was the first major marathon to return after the beginning of the pandemic. Logistics were interesting and the race and atmosphere were amazing. Perfect episode to listen to to get you hyped up and emotional about running. Running is back.