In this episode we talk about the topic of mental health. We speak about the stigma, the reason for the stigma, and some studies that show the science behind mental health so we can better understand why it is that we feel better when we run. We also talk to our special guest, Sasha Wolff, the founder of the non-profit organization Still I Run. Still I Run is a 501(c)3 organization and running community that promotes the benefits of running for mental health. Sasha shares how she became a runner, and what caused her to start her foundation Still I Run. Sasha also shares her own mental health with us, she talks about how she discovered the benefits of exercise, how running changed her life, and how she is now trying to change the lives of others through her foundation. The “Still I Run starting line scholarship” for example, helps individuals and family start running. Sasha shares some of her favorite stories on the impact that their foundation has made on people. Last but not least Sasha shares some tips for people that have mental illnesses, including where they can go for help and what they can do to live their best lives possible.

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In this episode we talked to Australian Physiotherapist Brodie Sharpe about Plantar Fasciitis, “Runner’s Knee,” and Stress Fractures. We dive into each of these injuries and learn about what they are, why they happen, if there is something we can do to prevent them from occurring, and then of course a little about prognosis. We also talk about what people are candidates for injuries, we talk about the pain rest  weakness downward spiral, and how we can get back into our training after taking time off from running when we are on a tight racing schedule. Stay tuned for one of our next episode coming up discussing other very common running injuries  such as hamstring, and Achilles pain.

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This week's 5 Minute Friday session is all about how to run in the dark.

In this episode spoke with Bryan Green, the author of Make the Leap - a sports psychology book for runners. Through his book, Bryan demonstrates that the key to unlocking one’s potential isn't in training harder or doing more sophisticated workouts. Rather, it's in thinking better about your training. Think better, train better. His book provides athletes and coaches a step-by-step guide to thinking more effectively about all aspects of training. We asked him about some of the main concepts, including how “the leap” works, the concept of “the hidden training plan”, as well as many definitions of words and concepts that - when applied to running - make us rethink how we should think.

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In this week's 5 minute Friday we talk all about running hills.

In an attempt to appreciate how easy we runners have it nowadays, in this episode Ryan and I talk about 16 ways that running has changed over just about the last 20 years. We reminisce about things that were simpler but also talk about all the advancements that we as runners can take advantage of to make us faster and have a better experience. Along with our guest Jim Lynch, fellow podcast host and 50 state finisher, we tackle these topics: training, mileage, nutrition, race fueling, mental training, gear, pacing, shoes, GPS watches, strength training, race selection, social aspects, race entry fees, race chips vs, gun time, and recent changes due to the pandemic. 

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Mental training episode:https://anchor.fm/marathonrunningpodcast/episodes/39--A-guide-to-marathon-training---part-3-the-mind-epskd9 Interview with 

Alex Hutchinson:https://anchor.fm/marathonrunningpodcast/episodes/29--Endure---about-human-limitations-with-Alex-Hutchinson-enhe9s 

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This week's 5 Minute Friday session is all about the benefits of colorful nutrition.

This week's session is all about the benefits of fartleks!