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

We've all been there. Listen in as Coach Claire shares her advice on how to get over a bad race and get back to the grind!

Most runners know the benefits of the long run when training for the marathon.

However, what many marathoners don’t realize is that they don’t need to run longer than 20 miles in preparation for those 26.2 on race day.

But why is this? How far is the "perfect" marathon long run?

Listen in as Coach Claire explains in today's daily podcast!

Most runners spend a good bit of time thinking about ways to get stronger faster, and, needless to say, some techniques are better than others.

So which category do ankle weights fall into: good or bad?

Listen in as Coach Claire explains in today's daily podcast!

Most of us have had pesky side stitches while out running one time or another.

So what causes them? And how do you get rid of them when they rear their ugly heads?

Coach Claire explains in today's daily podcast!

Marathons are hard on the body - there’s no use sugarcoating it.

Muscles, tendons, hormones, and almost every physiological system is pushed to the max during a marathon, and that's why good recovery is essential. 

Listen in as Coach Claire explains what to do after your next marathon to help your body catch back up!

When implemented correctly, a run-walk program is an effective training method that can help you increase your fitness faster, recover from hard workouts quicker, and return from injury with less chance of relapse.

Sounds like a win win, right?

Listen in as Coach Michael explains how to tackle the run-walk approach so that you can enjoy healthy, consistent running before you know it.

Some runners rely on coffee to get them up and out the door, while others find caffeine to be the only stimulant protecting them from waking up with "Swingline" tattooed across their forehead.

But should you drink coffee before you run? Do the benefits outweigh the risks?

Listen in as Coach Michael reveals in today's daily podcast! 

Thinking of doing some off-roading? Take a listen as Coach Michael shares his expertise on the shoe models best for rugged terrain!

In most areas of life, the more you do the better you'll be.

But does this apply to running? Should you "go all out" on your hard days in order to truly excel and reach your goals?

Listen in as Coach Michael reveals in today's daily podcast!

With their enthusiasm to get out the door, dogs can make for great training partners when you know the right tips and tricks.

Listen in as Coach Michael shares everything you need to know about running with your canine pal! 

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