Run to the Top Extra Kick Podcast | Answers to Your Running Questions

What are the benefits of adding mindfulness to your training? How to do mindful meditation? How to practice mindfulness while running? Coach Laura explains in this episode.

How tracking menstrual cycles can help female runners with their running? How female athletes can use period tracking to optimize their training and to avoid issues on race day? Coach Hayley explains in today's episode.

Recovery Runs vs Easy Runs: What is the difference between them? What are the purposes of doing easy and recovery runs? How they differ and when to do them? Coach Hayley explains in today's podcast. 

How to protect your skin from harsh weather conditions when running? In today's podcast, Coach Hayley shares tips for skin care during summer and winter months. Listen now!

How you can periodise your strength training to optimize your running performance? Why is periodisation training important? Find out in today's podcast episode.

What is the role of psychology in sports injury and recovery? What are the stressors in your life that can amplify the pain? How to handle them effectively for faster healing? Coach Hayley explains in today's podcast.

In today's podcast, Coach Ruairi talks about horse flies and other annoying pests that runners encounter during trail runs.

In today's episode, Coach Ruairi talks about the power of visualization and how to do it effectively for running success. Listen now!

How to beat pre-race anxiety? In this episode, Coach Ruairi discusses different ways to ease your race day nerves and strategies to eliminate negative associations attached with racing.

In today's episode, Coach Ruairi discusses a nice strategy for setting goal times for your next race. Listen now to find out how to set a target goal that make you feel satisfied when you finish.