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

How do you run workouts when it’s bitterly cold out and harder to hit your training paces?

What if the roads are a little icy - not so bad that you can't run, but enough that you're on your guard?

In today's daily podcast, Coach Hayley shares her tips to keep you safe in the winter and still making progress with your training

Getting excited, motivated and ready to run in the morning can be a real challenge for some runners.

The morning can ensure you get your run done, disrupt family and other plans the least, so how do you train yourself to be better at running in the morning (or at least make it suck a little less)?

Coach Hayley provides her insight and tips in today's daily podcast.

We've covered extensively in other podcasts and blog articles the benefits of aqua jogging, so how can you make the most of your time in the pool?

What workouts are most effective? What tricks can you use to maximize your benefits?

Coach Hayley shares her expertise in today's daily episode.

Carrying your fluids can be one of the biggest pains when training for longer races. There are a lot of options on the market to help make this easier, so what's best?

Are there any pros vs cons to using a backpack (like a camel) to carry your fluids compared to bottles?

Coach Hayley shares her expertise and opinion in today's daily podcast

Can pilates benefit runners and help with strength and flexibility?

Coach Hayley breaks down some of the research and science to help you determine if adding pilates to your training repertoire can help keep you injury-free.

How do you get better at downhill running? Are there any tweaks you can make to your form or things you can do in training to better prepare yourself for downhill races?

Coach Hayley shares her insight in today's daily podcast

How should you handle unplanned breaks in your run for things like stoplights, etc? Should you jog in place, walk, or stop? Does it even matter?

Believe it or not, there's actually research on what is best and Coach Hayley helps you plan your strategy for those forced breaks in today's daily podcast.

When should you replace your shoes? Many of us have heard every 400-500 miles, but what if they were all treadmill miles, or still look good, or other factors that might extend or shorten the life?

Coach Hayley answers your questions in today's daily podcast

What is a better way to train for the 5k - running more miles with a majority of miles being done at an easy pace or running less total miles with a greater percentage being focused on speed and stamina?

Coach Hayley gives you the breakdown and some recommendations in today's daily podcast

When training for the marathon, the long run might be the most important element of your training. So, when should you schedule them in the week and what percentage of your weekly mileage should they ideally be?

You'll get the answers to all your long run questions in today's daily podcast episode.