John Steinbeck once said, “...to find where you are going, you must know where you are.”  In this episode, we will show you the importance of knowing exactly where you are in 4 different areas that affect your running so that you can move forward confidently towards your goals.

 

The mistake that many people make is not knowing exactly where they are right now.  They assume their current point based on past experience or on wishful thinking, which are usually not accurate.

 

This can lead to either overtraining, which leads to fatigue and injury, or undertraining, which leads to lack of progress and satisfaction.

 

This is why knowing where you are right now is critical for your success.  There are 4 areas that you need to assess, so if you want to know what those are, stay tuned.

 

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In this episode, we tackle a thought that might unconsciously be driving some of your training, show you how to unwind it and release it, so that you can move forward in your running with joy, excitement, and purpose. The mistake that we see so many runners making is thinking that running is a form of punishment or misery that they “HAVE” to do for one reason or the other.  This leads them to always feeling not good enough or feeling like they have something to prove, which can lead to lack of motivation and satisfaction with running and also lack of progress.  Today, we will show you that running does not have to be punishment, and even if you don’t realize it, you may have some unconscious thoughts that could be driving your actions. So if that sounds good to you, stay tuned.

 

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In today’s episode, we are talking about the different types of runs that you need to be incorporating into your training and why each of them is important for you to improve as a runner.  So many runners just go out and run, without a plan or structure, and end up doing most of their runs at an effort level of about 5-6/10.  This can lead to lack of progress, decreased motivation, fatigue, and even injury.  There is an entire method to structuring a training plan that we teach inside the RLR Training Academy, but today, we want to help you understand the importance of incorporating different kinds of runs into your training.  

 

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What does nervous system regulation have to do with running?  Turns out, pretty much everything.  Our nervous system is working 24/7 and is the driver of all of the results we have in our lives.  With our busy and hurried lives today, our nervous system can become dysregulated, and many people are stuck in a heightened sympathetic state.  This can lead to burnout, fatigue, and pain, all things that tend to limit runners in the pursuit of their goals. In today's episode, Ariana Fotinakis helps us to understand how our nervous system controls everything in our lives, especially in our running, and gives us tools that we can use to help to re-regulate our nervous systems, reduce fatigue and burnout, and improve results in our running.  

 

Ariana Fotinakis is a life coach and breathwork facilitator. She takes a holistic approach when supporting her clients by blending science, spirit, and soul. Ariana believes that every single person on this planet has something special the world needs, and that when we are well-supported and well-taken care of, we become better-equipped to share those gifts.  

Connect with Ariana!  

https://arianafotinakis.com

https://instagram.com/arianafotinakis

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4t2rpsLQF4P01zQTl5bz5w (there are a few videos related to breathwork & the nervous system here)

 

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So many runners are limiting themselves without even realizing it. In races of nearly every distance there are clusters of runners finishing around the even numbers?  Half marathoners cluster around 2:00, but also 1:50 and 2:10.  Marathon runners cluster around Boston qualifying times as well as every 10 minute mark.  Why is it that arbitrary numbers allow runners to group up?  If the numbers really are arbitrary, are you putting a limit on yourself just because you are not close enough to the next even number?

This can lead to decreased motivation, frustration, and lack of progress. We as humans tend to draw conclusions, whether consciously or unconsciously about what we are capable of.  

Today we break down some common beliefs that cause this problem and what you can do to become aware of these and change them from limiting beliefs into beliefs that help you grow and improve.   

So, what’s your number and what are your thoughts about it?

 

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 Inside the RLR Training Academy, we have plans for all race distances, but today we want to focus on one: the half marathon.  In today’s episode we want to give you 5 of our top tips if you want to run a strong half marathon.  Many people just sign up for a half, not realizing how much actually goes into it, which can often lead to lackluster results, unnecessary struggles in training, and even injury preventing them from even running the race.  So today we want to help you avoid some common pitfalls and mistakes and understand what you need to do to complete and excel in the half marathon.

1. Set Your Intention

2. Set an Appropriate Timeline

3. Get Support 

4. Set Your Goals

5. Make and Follow a Plan Right for You

 

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In this episode, we dig into some neuroscience and the power that our thoughts have over the results that we have or don't have in our running (and the rest of our lives).  We will dig into 3 thoughts and show you how these beliefs can actually lead you to sabotage yourself and not get the results you want.

3 Thoughts Holding Runners Back: 

1. Running is my therapy

2. Running should feel uncomfortable to be effective

3. I'm not good at it 

 

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In today's episode, Angie talks to Amber Brueseke, the founder and CEO of Biceps After Babies.  We had a great conversation about nutrition, goal setting, comparison, and perspective, all critical things in helping us achieve our goals.  

 

Here's a little more about Amber: 

Amber Brueseke is a wife, mom of four (ages 8-15), and a former RN who founded Biceps After Babies because she believes that being a mom doesn't have to mean your fittest days are behind you. What started as a little Instagram account to share her fitness journey online has become a business focused on empowering women to achieve. Her signature coaching program MACROS 101 has helped over 6,000 women use the tool of macro counting to build a nutrition plan that's both effective and enjoyable. Recently, Amber created a Transformational Fitness Coach certification that teaches other health and fitness coaches how to improve client results by getting to the root of their problems.  Amber loves chocolate and peanut butter (preferably together), lifting heavy weights at CrossFit, and hanging out at the beach with her family.  

 

You can connect with Amber via her podcast: Biceps After Babies or on Instagram @biceps.after.babies.  Send her a message and let her know which part of the podcast you connected with the most!

  

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In part 2 we talk about: 

Race day

What happened in the race

How did you get through your physical and mental struggles? 

The decision to DNF

 

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Today we talk to Kevin, all about his experience at his first ultramarathon race, the Keys 100.  The highs, the lows, the ins, the outs, the training, and the race.  

In part 1 we talk about:

Training for a 100 mile race 

Pre-race prep

The week before the race

 

 

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