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Overcoming the post-race blues

09.29.2023

The fall racing season is an exciting time for runners but if you’ve been training hard for a race, it can be tough to regain your motivation and excitement for the sport. In a phenomenon known as the post-race blues, ...

Run to the Top Podcast | The Ultimate Guide to Running episodes:

09.29.2023 Overcoming the post-race blues The fall racing season is an exciting time for runners but if you’ve been training hard for a race, it can be tough to regain your motivation and excitement for the sport. In a phenomenon known as the post-race blues, ...
09.27.2023 Unlocking Your Running Potential Through Metabolic Profiling In this episode of Run To The Top, MetPro Founder and Transformation Specialist Angelo Poli returns to talk about: the importance of metabolic profiling for runners why we all respond differently to diet and exercise the reasoning behind compatibility profiles ...
09.22.2023 Underrated or Overrated: Racing Edition Runners can get pretty competitive when it comes to race day, so it’s no surprise that many runners also tend to have strong opinions about what helps to race faster. Today’s show is bringing back a familiar format with another ...
09.20.2023 Exploring the Latest Research in Fueling Strategies for Endurance Athletes There’s always a lot of interesting research being done in the field of exercise physiology. Here to translate some of the takeaways from the latest research specifically around energy expenditure and fueling strategies for endurance athletes is Patrick Davitt, a ...
09.15.2023 How to run a personal best at any distance Racing season is here and if you’ve been training hard for your next goal race in the fall, it’s time to focus on translating that fitness into race day success, whatever that means for you. Today’s show is all about ...
09.13.2023 How To Run Into Your 80s and 90s One of the universal interests of this audience, of course, is how we can stay injury-free longer, recover faster and stronger if and when we do get injured, and generally increase our health spans such that we can participate in ...
09.08.2023 How to find your perfect shoe for race day Over the past few years we’ve seen massive changes in shoe technology with the growth of carbon-plated “supershoes” designed specifically to make you faster. But, are super shoes worth it for you and, if so, which ones are the best ...
09.06.2023 Handling Anxiety on Race Day Today we’re talking with Dr. Simon Marshall, one of the leading experts when it comes psychology of exercise, about how to manage the anxiety and psychological stress well all face during races These mental stresses can drastically impact our performance ...
09.01.2023 How to qualify for the Boston Marathon The fall racing season is fast approaching but September is also the deadline to register for the Boston Marathon, so on today’s show we’re covering everything you need to get to the start line of the world’s oldest annual marathon! ...
08.30.2023 How to Use Visualization for Better Racing If you’re already pushing your physical training boundaries, it’s possible that adding visualization to your regimen can help you squeeze out that extra one or two percent on race day? Well, it’s well-documented that most of the top athletes and ...
08.25.2023 The best workouts to crush your training goals Nailing your workouts is key to a successful training block but it can be hard to know which workouts are most effective for your specific running goals. If you want to know when and why to run different types of ...
08.23.2023 Is this the “optimal” diet and supplement strategy for runners? Is there an optimal diet for runners? Are certain supplements more appropriate and effective for runners than others out there on the market? These are some of the bigger, intriguing questions that we runners face dialing in our nutrition strategies ...
08.18.2023 Preventing injuries before they happen If you’re a runner, chances are you’ve dealt with some form of running injury or know somebody who has. Whether you have specific training goals or simply love the act of putting one foot in front of the other, it ...
08.16.2023 Overcoming Lack of Motivation in Training: With Mackenzie Havey While we all start each training cycle rearing to go and extremely motivated for whatever training and life throws our way, the reality is we will all go through periods during training where we’re just not motivated. As an example, ...
08.11.2023 Myth-busting commonly held running beliefs It’s not uncommon to hear conflicting information when it comes to training, nutrition, shoes and more. There’s often a lot of misleading claims and it can be hard to tell what’s right and what might not be. So, in today’s ...
08.09.2023 Fixing Runner’s Knee: Everything You Need To Know One of the most common setbacks in the running sphere is the onset of runner’s knee. Perhaps, it’s affected you at various points in the past, you’re currently suffering from it at this moment, or you’re worried that such an ...
08.04.2023 You went to a running camp!? What the heck is that?? Have you heard about our in-person running retreats, but can’t fit the travel, time off or budget to make it happen? Have been curious about going, but not sure exactly what they are or if it’s a good fit for ...
08.02.2023 Metabolic Efficiency Training: Is it the secret to burning fat as a fuel source more efficiently If you’ve been a RunnersConnect fan for long enough, you know one of the main principles we believe in when it comes to marathon training is improving your body’s ability to burn fat as a fuel source while running, especially ...
07.28.2023 Underrated vs Overrated: Nutrition Edition \| Part 2 Last week, our coaches Andie and Michael walked us through how runners should be thinking about using protein supplements and which of some commonly taken vitamins are beneficial for runners. If you have not already listened to that episode, you ...
07.26.2023 Becoming A Sustainable Runner Improving your mind, your body, and the impact your have on the running community and the greater environment around you - these are the topics of conversation in today’s episode with Tina Muir and Zoe Rom. Their upcoming book - ...
07.21.2023 Underrated vs Overrated: Nutrition Edition \| Part 1 When it comes to running performance, there are way too many variables to count and this can lead to some pretty strong opinions about what strategies work and which are a waste of your time. In today’s show, we’ll be ...
07.19.2023 Training modifications to reduce injury We all know that injuries are the biggest impediment to our continued progression and improvement. The longer you can get in uninterrupted training, the more consistently you’ll improve. That said, there’s a lot we can do (or at least should ...
07.14.2023 Small changes that have a big impact on your running performance There’s a lot of information out there about how to improve your running performance, but it can be overwhelming trying to figure out what to trust and how to fit this all in with your busy lifestyle. It would be ...
07.12.2023 Losing Weight While Running Fast: Interview with Nancy Clark Running and weight loss are two terms that always seem to go hand-in-hand. Almost everyone that wants to lose weight thinks they need to start running or run more. But, as you’ve heard us talk about before, for runners like ...
07.07.2023 How to handle training and racing in heat and humidity How to handle training and racing in heat and humidity! Something a lot of our athletes are talking about now, is the role heat and humidity plays in training and racing. As great as it would be to not see ...
07.05.2023 The Groundbreaking Science of Women Athletes Sports and health journalist Christine Yu joins the podcast to shed light on the need for inclusive research and guidelines in sports and exercise science, and the transformative solutions that can empower women athletes at every stage of life. Christine’s ...
06.30.2023 Splitting Your Long Run, Marathon Strength Work, Heart Rate Zones in the Heat and More Listener Questions Answered Today we’re back with more listener questions, but this time we’re switching up the format and introducing one of the newest members of our team, Cory Nagler. Cory is coming on board as our podcast showrunner and today he and ...
06.28.2023 Digging into the research on caffeine, beet roots and tart cherry juice How do you know which supplements are actually improving your performance on race day and which aren’t? Well, you dig into the research. And, since I know all of you listening aren’t researchers at heart (or you just don’t have ...
06.23.2023 Inside Elite Training: Dealing with Setbacks A few months ago we shared a peek inside a week of training of an elite runner, our very own coach Alex Ostberg. Based on your feedback, you really enjoyed seeing how an elite runner shares the same struggles, doubts, ...
06.21.2023 A Masterclass on Running Form Should runners be practicing their form? Running is one of the few sports that we typically spend all our time training but not practicing. But running is a highly skilled movement, and while there is no perfect running form, should ...
06.16.2023 4 Reasons Your Training Plan Will Fail (and what to do about it) It’s that time of year again when most runners are starting the real meat of their training plan. The summer has started, you’ve had your few weeks of building back into a plan, and now the real work begins. At ...
06.14.2023 Unleashing Your Potential: The Power of Warming Up Before Every Run I know I am often guilty of not wanting to warm-up like I know I should. Sometimes it feels like “just another thing” I need to do, especially when everything is feeling good. But, what always helps me step back ...
06.09.2023 Can AI write you a better training plan? Chat GPT been hailed as a game-changer for many industries, but what about for your running training? In this week’s Coach Chat episode, Coach Michael and Coach Andie take on Chat GPT and break down their responses. Connect, Comment, Community ...
06.07.2023 How To Get The Most From Your GPS Running Watch GPS watches are an essential tool in the toolkit of runners everywhere. But have you ever stopped to consider whether you understand the ins and outs of the technology at your disposal? Have you ever wondered about the utility of ...
06.02.2023 Summer Training Question and Answer Now that memorial day is behind us, it’s time to kick summer training into full gear! Most normal people think of the beach, bbqs and pools when they think of summer, but us runners know summer is really about the ...
05.31.2023 Could you have pushed harder during your last race? How many times have you finished a race and thought “I could have pushed harder”? If you’re anything like me, then this likely happens to you quite often. But, one thing I learned from interviewing some of the best runners ...
05.26.2023 6 Reasons Running is So Much Harder When You Start as an Adult What age were you when you first started running? I’m guessing you were over 18 - and likely over 30, 40 or even 50. And unfortunately, as you may have well experienced, there’s something so much harder about starting when ...
05.24.2023 How to Identify and Fix the Most Common Reason for Running Injuries Are you a runner that has suffered from hip-related injuries, weakness, or mobility issues? Do you suspect it’s having a negative impact on your training? Well, you are in luck because in this episode runner rehab specialist Dr. Lauren LaPierre ...
05.19.2023 Why you need a hand-written log and not just Strava There’s a lot to be said about the benefits of quick and easy online logs like strava, but is it possible you’re missing out by not keeping a hand-written log as well? Coach Ruiari and Dylan think so and in ...
05.17.2023 Setting Realistic Goals Setting realistic goals is perhaps one of the most important pieces of starting out your training on the right foot and one of the most common reasons we see runners struggle with their training. So, today we’ll be hearing from ...
05.12.2023 How to Recover and Train Between Races With the main portion of the spring racing season completed, many of you are likely pondering what you should do next. So, today our current and past coaching team are going to answer some listener questions about what to do ...
05.10.2023 Macronutrients: What is the Optimal Ratio and Why They are Critical to Your Performance Today we’re lucky enough to have our very own Coach Jeff on the show to talk about the importance of macronutrients and how ensuring you have the right mix can help you hit your performance and nutrition goals. You’ll learn… ...
05.05.2023 Inaccuracies with GPS Watches: How to best use the data to optimize your training How much should you trust your GPS watch? In this week's coaches chat, coaches Michael and Andy dig into GPS watches and cover some of the most common questions and concerns we see as coaches, plus metrics we recommend tracking. ...
05.03.2023 Understanding and Fixing Common Running Form Issues with Jay Dicharry On this episode of RunnersConnect, we explore various ways to improve running form and prevent injuries. Our expert guest, Jay Dicharry, shares insights from his experience analyzing running patterns and addressing injuries as a physical therapist. Jay’s going to discuss ...
04.28.2023 Overtraining Vs Being Tired: Measurable Ways to Tell the Difference Is the fatigue you’re feeling overtraining or just the normal fatigue we should all expect when training hard? It’s a question that will drive runners crazy. In today’s episode, we’re going to delve deep and give you some actual measurable ...
04.26.2023 Lessons From The Fastest Runners On Earth How can the average athlete relate to some of the best runners in the world? What insights can be gained? And in what ways are we more similar than different? These are just a few of the questions addressed in ...
04.21.2023 When You Can Run Through an Injury, Is Running Bad for Your Knees and More Listener Questions In today’s episode, Coach Jeff Gaudette is going to be answering listener questions we’ve received over the last few weeks from our fans just like you. We’ve got some great questions, covering everything from how to determine if you can ...
04.19.2023 How to Overcome Negative Thoughts in Training and Racing On this episode of RunnersConnect, sport psychologist Dr. Stan Beecham explains how our own thinking can often get in the way of our ability to perform at our best, especially as runners. You’ll learn why he thinks we need to… ...
04.14.2023 3 Surprising Ways Training for a Half Marathon Can Improve Your Overall Running Fitness (and specific workouts to help you crush it) The half marathon is one of the most underrated distances you can train for and race. Not only is it a good stepping stone in volume for newer runners, but it’s a great way to mix up training for more ...
04.12.2023 How to Break the Injury Cycle Are you currently in an injury cycle you can’t seem to break out of? Well, so is Dean Schmidt and on today’s training plan rescue we’re going to take a deep dive into Dean’s plan to uncover why this is ...

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Run to the Top Podcast | The Ultimate Guide to Running

What's Run to the Top Podcast | The Ultimate Guide to Running about?

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Run to the Top Podcast | The Ultimate Guide to Running episodes:

Overcoming the post-race blues

Unlocking Your Running Potential Through Metabolic Profiling

Underrated or Overrated: Racing Edition

Exploring the Latest Research in Fueling Strategies for Endurance Athletes

How to run a personal best at any distance

How To Run Into Your 80s and 90s

How to find your perfect shoe for race day

Handling Anxiety on Race Day

How to qualify for the Boston Marathon

How to Use Visualization for Better Racing

The best workouts to crush your training goals

Is this the “optimal” diet and supplement strategy for runners?

Preventing injuries before they happen

Overcoming Lack of Motivation in Training: With Mackenzie Havey

Myth-busting commonly held running beliefs

Fixing Runner’s Knee: Everything You Need To Know

You went to a running camp!? What the heck is that??

Metabolic Efficiency Training: Is it the secret to burning fat as a fuel source more efficiently

Underrated vs Overrated: Nutrition Edition | Part 2

Becoming A Sustainable Runner

Underrated vs Overrated: Nutrition Edition | Part 1

Training modifications to reduce injury

Small changes that have a big impact on your running performance

Losing Weight While Running Fast: Interview with Nancy Clark

How to handle training and racing in heat and humidity

The Groundbreaking Science of Women Athletes

Splitting Your Long Run, Marathon Strength Work, Heart Rate Zones in the Heat and More Listener Questions Answered

Digging into the research on caffeine, beet roots and tart cherry juice

Inside Elite Training: Dealing with Setbacks

A Masterclass on Running Form

4 Reasons Your Training Plan Will Fail (and what to do about it)

Unleashing Your Potential: The Power of Warming Up Before Every Run

Can AI write you a better training plan?

How To Get The Most From Your GPS Running Watch

Summer Training Question and Answer

Could you have pushed harder during your last race?

6 Reasons Running is So Much Harder When You Start as an Adult

How to Identify and Fix the Most Common Reason for Running Injuries

Why you need a hand-written log and not just Strava

Setting Realistic Goals

How to Recover and Train Between Races

Macronutrients: What is the Optimal Ratio and Why They are Critical to Your Performance

Inaccuracies with GPS Watches: How to best use the data to optimize your training

Understanding and Fixing Common Running Form Issues with Jay Dicharry

Overtraining Vs Being Tired: Measurable Ways to Tell the Difference

Lessons From The Fastest Runners On Earth

When You Can Run Through an Injury, Is Running Bad for Your Knees and More Listener Questions

How to Overcome Negative Thoughts in Training and Racing

3 Surprising Ways Training for a Half Marathon Can Improve Your Overall Running Fitness (and specific workouts to help you crush it)

How to Break the Injury Cycle