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

Between our GPS watches, heart rate monitors, Fitbits, and more, there are a lot of options for runners when it comes to technology.

But which one is truly important to our performance?

Coach Hayley shares the answer in today's episode. 

Our days are composed of a lot of ups and downs, and these are a product of different physiological processes following a 24-hour “circadian rhythm". 

So how should you time your run to ensure you feel great and get the biggest bang for your buck?

Coach Hayley answers this question for you in today's daily podcast.

Cadence, stability, and foot strike are three of the most important components of your biomechanics, and improving them can lead to fewer injuries and faster times.

But what can you do to better your running form?

Coach Hayley answers this question for you in today's daily podcast.

Pace, speed, heart rate, cadence...These are just a few of the data points smart watches provide us these days post run.

But, which ones are the most important?

Whether you just want to save and remember the most important data points or you're focusing on taking actionable steps with your data, this can be important.

Coach Hayley answers this question for you in today's daily podcast.

How do you run a marathon by feel?

What should your breathing be like? How will it change as the race progresses?

Many racers who want to run more instinctively have this question and Coach Danny helps you devise a race plan in today's daily podcast

Are there strength training moves specific for training and adapting the muscles you'll be using during a hilly race?

You betcha! And Coach Danny is here in today's daily podcast to help you develop a plan for which ones to include in your training.

You might have read or been told that it's not a bad idea to choose entirely different models and/or brands of shoes to serve during a training cycle.

For instance, if you have three pairs, maybe have two alike and a third that is different, the theory being that it might help prevent injuries by making the muscles work slightly differently while supporting you in a different shoe.

Is this true? Are there any benefits to training with different shoe models?

Coach Danny answers this question in today's daily podcast

Today we received a great question from Susan:

"I read from a couple different sources that if you are sore after a marathon then you didn't train enough to simulate the race.

Basically said that training wasn't ideal or perfect if you are sore. I followed your training plan really close and I was really sore post race. I didn't even "race" the marathon.

What are your thoughts?"

Coach Danny tackles this question in today's daily episode.

Recovery boots are one of the latest gadgets to hit the market.

Promising faster recovery and better workouts, they could be the trick to training harder and easing the stress of long runs and harder workouts.

But, do they actually work?

Coach Danny answers that question in today's daily podcast

We all know that training for the marathon leads to numerous physical adaptations and benefits that make you a better runner.

But, what about during the race itself?

Does racing 26.2 miles make you fitter? Or, does the extreme distance negate any of the benefits?

Coach Michael shares his knowledge and helps answer this great question.