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

Training by heart rate? Ever wonder why your HR doesn't reflect your perceived effort? Lots of factors play into this and Coach Sinead helps you decipher the data.

How much rest do you need to take between VO2 max intervals? Coach Sinead digs into this question to help you plan your training

Is it ok if you need to split your long run or easy run into two runs? It depends on your goals and point in training. Coach Sinead gives you the detailed answer in today's podcast.

If you have a workout or long run and you're feeling super tired, what should you do?

Skip it, move it, make it up later in the week?

Coach Sinead gives you the right answer depending on your training situation

Jane asks for tips on staying motivated when upping your training mileage.

For shorter races, most people know how to warm-up. But, what about a race like the marathon when you're stuck in a corral and you can't waste energy? Coach Tina walks you through how to properly warm-up for the marathon.

Thinking of adding more days per week of running or more mileage to your training? Coach Tina explains the benefits of adding more days per week to your running, and why running 6-7 days per week is better than 3-4.

Struggling with recurring hamstring strains or pulls? Coach Tina helps you add the right preventative and strength work to get you healthy

Need to swap out some of your running for eliptical workouts to prevent injuries such as stress fractures? Tina helps guide your cross training efforts.

How long should you break in your shoes before race day? How long do shoes last and how do you know when it's time to change them? All these questions and more answered in today's daily lesson.