Matt Johnson is a passionate runner, USATF and RRCA certified running coach and the founder of Runner Academy.  Matt’s popular running podcast was recommended to me by my running coach, Greg Strosaker.  I was immediately blown away by the valuable running information provided by Matt and his running expert guests.  I hope you enjoy this interview and if you like it, please leave the podcast a review over on iTunes.  In this podcast we talk about:   Matt’s background and how Runner Academy started.  How to find the best running shoes.  Does running form really matter?  Why you should run at a slow pace more.  Why everyone should consider hiring a running coach (especially new runners).  And much more.

Episode 12: Matt Johnson: Proper Running Form, Hiring a Running Coach and More

We interview various experts with one goal  in mind - to help you start running safely and keep running.

Fitness

Health & Fitness

In this podcast episode, I chat with Alex Hutchinson. Alex Hutchinson is a National Magazine Award-winning journalist whose work appears in Outside Magazine, The Globe and Mail, The New York Times, The New Yorker, and other publications. His latest book, came out in February of 2018, is ENDURE: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance.  He lives in the same neighbourhood as me in Toronto, but is sadly too fast for me to run with! In this episode we talk about:   How Alex improved his PB in the 1,500 meters when he had been stuck at the same time for years! This is a crazy story, which you’re gonna love.   What is the central governor theory and why your body works so darn hard not to hurt itself?   Pain tolerance. How the heck do pro athletes and Olympians push through pain and ways you can push your self more than you thought was possible.   Tips for optimizing both your physical and mental performance when you just getting started running.   What we can learn from Olympian about the common cold and some rules for you to decide whether you should run or not when you’ve come down with something.   Treadmill running – is it actually different than running outside?  If so, what can we do to make it more realistic!   Running on a low carb diet – what you need to know!   And more!   Please enjoy my chat with Alex Hutchinson! Links Follow Alex on Twitter @sweatscience Check out Alex’s book - Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance Alex’s personal website Alex’s column on Outside Magazine

Episode 35:  Exploring (and Pushing Through) Your Limits as a Runner

James Clear is the author of the New York Times Bestseller, Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones. In this conversation with James, you’ll learn:   How to overcome a lack of motivation and willpower.   How to make tiny, easy changes that deliver big results and will make you a better runner.   The best way to break your bad habits and stick to good ones (like running!).   How to get back on track when you get off course.   And much more!   Click here to read the transcript for this episode. This episode is brought to you by my beginner running plan, None to Run. Cheers, Mark

Episode 34:  How to Make Running a Powerful Habit (And Finally Overcome Your Lack of Motivation!)

For the show notes and get the full transcript to this episode head over to: https://www.healthynomics.com/33 Today's show Firstly, today's episode is sponsored by my beginner running plan, None to Run. If you can't currently run for more than 5-minutes straight without stopping to catch your breath or you've struggled with running injuries in the past, None to Run was made for you. To learn more about None to Run, click on the link below: http://www.nonetorun.com/none-to-run-plan/ About Today's Guest, Dorothy Beal Dorothy Beal is a 35-year old mother of 3, a runner (34 time marathon runner) and the creator of Mile Posts. She is a certified Road Runners Club of America and USATF Level 1 certified running coach. Dorothy has been featured in places, to name a few, like:  Runner’s World Magazine, Fitness Magazine, Competitor Magazine, Women’s Health Magazine, Women’s Running Magazine and more. Perhaps her best work is on her Instagram account where she sends important messages to her followers about body positivity. In this episode we talk about:  Dorothy's favourite marathon (she has run 34!). How Dorothy got into running. Body positivity and the message Dorthy is sharing with her community (and daughter). How strength training he helped Dorothy become more confident and improved her running. Balancing a busy family life (Dorothy has 3 kids), career and running. Dorothy's favourite books and podcasts. Tips to help you find motivation when you need it most. And much more!  The show notes for this episode with be at healthynomics.com/33 - there you'll also be able to download the transcript to this episode. Enjoy the show everyone!   Cheers, Mark

Episode 33: #IHaveARunnersBody (With Dorothy Beal)

For the show notes, to WIN a copy of each of Mark Remy's books and get the full transcript to this episode head over to: https://www.healthynomics.com/32 None to Run Plan (for real beginners): http://www.nonetorun.com/challenge Today's show  Mark Remy is a runner and writer based in Portland, Oregon. He has been a columnist and writer at Runner’s World since 2007. Mark has been running since 1994 and has run 27 marathons, including Boston eight times. In 2015, Mark launched Dumb Runner, which is a website for runners who enjoy laughter and pie (his words!). Most of the online advice for beginner runners make running too complicated. Dumb Runner, well, "dumbs" everything down because Mark believes running should be simple. If that wasn’t enough, Mark has also written four books on running and one training journal. Keep reading because I am giving away a copy of each to one lucky person. I highly recommend you check out Mark’s writing. Here a few articles/posts that I recommend you start with:  The Only 3 Things You Need to Know to Begin Running (Really)  Training for Runners: FAQ  5 Stretches You Should Never Do Mark’s Newsletter– Entertaining and educational. Sign up!   In this episode we talk about:   How running has impacted Mark’s life. The shower beer (try it). Stretching – was it only cool in 1981? The only 3 things you need to know to begin running (Really) How to pick a training plan. And more!  The show notes for this episode with be at healthynomics.com/32 - there you'll also be able to download the transcript to this episode.         Enjoy the show everyone!   Cheers, Mark

Episode 32: You Can't Stop Running Until You Start (With Mark Remy)

For the show notes and the full transcript to this episode head over to: https://www.healthynomics.com/31 None to Run Plan (for real beginners): http://www.nonetorun.com/challenge Today's show Nate Helming is based in San Francisco and in addition to coaching runners and triathletes of all levels, he trains Olympic level cyclists, professional triathletes, elite mountain bikers, and national-level ultra runners on strength and mobility.      Nate has traveled around the world to speak about better strength training for endurance athletes, and regularly publishes videos and articles on how runners can do it better!    You can learn more about Nate on therunexperience.com where he helps people who want to be able to run and enjoy the outdoors and remain injury-free.         In this episode we talk about:   Why runner s need to think of themselves more like athletes and develop their athleticism. The best ways for runners to incorporate strength training into their running. How to read the early signs of injury. How to stay active when you are injure and can't run. Stretching - where does it fit into the running equation. Nate's favourite resources / books. And more!           The show notes for this episode with be at healthynomics.com/31 - there you'll also be able to download the transcript to this episode.       Enjoy the show everyone!   Cheers, Mark

Episode 12: Matt Johnson: Proper Running Form, Hiring a Running Coach and More

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