August 22, 2024

Need or Nah Part 3: Running Edition

1 hour 38 minutes

In this episode Coach Nick and Coach Amanda have guests Elisabeth Scott and Toni Kengor on for part 3 of the Need or Nah Series talking about all things running. The guests share how they have all met one another and share their experiences with running and then dive into a range of topics and whether they are Needs or Nahs in the running world. The topics range from carbon plates shoes and strava to ending runs on round numbers. The 4 coaches share experiences and laughs and tons of their thoughts on each topic and cut through all the BS.

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(00:00) Intro and Guests

(08:23) Need/Nah Carbon Plated Shoes

(16:19) Personal Experiences with Carbon-Plated Shoes

(19:56) Strava

(27:03) Shoe Rotation

(39:19) Running Marathons

(48:48) Long Run Workouts

(57:12) Run Streaks

(01:05:22) Changing Running Form

(01:12:51) Finishing Runs on Round Numbers

(01:18:30) Zone Two Training: Need or Nah?

(01:24:42) The Dangers of Double Threshold Workouts

(01:30:50) Interview Questions

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Elisabeth Scott is the founder of Running Explained and the host of the top-rated The Running Explained Podcast. Discovering running at 29 after getting sober, she's on a mission to help runners of all levels master the sport with science-driven training to help them run faster, run longer, and enjoy every step. With personal bests of 20:07 (5k), 1:36 (half marathon), and 3:31 (marathon, BQ), her coaching emphasizes building a strong aerobic base,

consistency, and whole-athlete development, guiding runners to avoid burnout and achieve their race goals.

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Toni Kengor is the Co-Founder and Certified Running Coach at Relentless Runners. As a former collegiate soccer player whose least favorite part of the sport was doing the 2 mile fitness test, she never expected to fall head over heels for the sport the way that she did. But after some convincing to sign up for her first race with her friends, she crossed the finish line and never looked back. Over a decade later, she’s transitioned from a career as a Health and P.E. teacher, to full time business owner and running coach. Relentless Runners now has a team of 10 passionate running coaches, Coaches in the Nutrition, Psychology & Strength pillars of training, and hundreds of incredible athletes!

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Nick - ⁠@nklastava⁠

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