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In today's solo episode, I answer questions about the long run in a marathon training program. I discuss who it's for, what to do for it, when to do it, where it goes in your schedule, why it's an essential training run in your marathon build-up, and how to progress your long run to become your strongest running self, tied with a little personal story you might be able to relate!
A few tips:
Get the experience to know you can do every long run you set out to do. Walk part of the long run if that's what your body needs. Be honest with yourself. Write your chapter to your book. You are your only competition.
Have a goal to fuel your purpose and push mile by mile. Thousands of strangers are enduring the same pain of the "longest run" on race day. Together, you can do it!
Keep yourself strong. Show up for yourself run after run, no matter what. Make no excuses. Push your body and your mind further. Do not give up. Endure the hurt because you are capable.
Fight. Push. Experience breakthroughs with dedication, resilience, consistency, and hard work. You'll believe in yourself and show up for yourself run after run. No matter what.
We're only aware of the fraction of the things we're capable of; our limitations are in our minds.
I suggest incorporating this mobility routine before and after your long runs to help you recover quicker. Keep your major joints and muscles limber and loosened up to prime your body for what's next long run after long run.
Here is a foam rolling tutorial to do before and after your long runs. Foam rolling is excellent self-care and keeping your muscle fascia loving you as it should! Recover smart around your longest training runs. Grab a foam roller on amazon using this link right here.
If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more about long runs for marathon runners in training, please share your thoughts in the comments under the show notes. You can also email me at [email protected] with your ideas! I love hearing from you.
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The RUNWITHALLI LIVE Podcast is hosted by Alli Felsenthal, founder of RunWithAlli Coaching and virtual run coach to runners around the world. Each episode brings expert guests, honest conversations, and practical tools to help you train smarter, race better, and love the process. Whether you’re chasing your first finish line or a new PR, you’re in the right place.
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Alyssa Salese, a member of Central Park Track Club and Former Colleague at Equinox, joins the show's Host, (me) Run Coach Alli.
This episode discusses how training at an elite level takes time, discipline, and dedication. Alyssa shares tips for training for your next marathon, whatever your goal is for that race. Consistency, above all, is the biggest takeaway, and honing in your recovery and nutrition strategy throughout your entire marathon build-up can make or break your race! It's not about the times; it's about preparing your best you to tackle your finish line race day!
I always love speaking with Alyssa. She was the only other trainer starting in the fitness industry that was a fellow runner at Equinox with me at the time. From the moment I met Alyssa, running brought us together, and ever since, we've remained friends.
I look forward to tackling some long runs this summer with her and can't wait to share this episode. Please leave comments/questions under the show notes so we can better address your needs as avid listeners to the show!
If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more about mindset and mental toughness for runners, please share your thoughts in the comments under the show notes. You can also email me at [email protected] with your ideas! I love hearing from you.
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In today's solo episode, I answer a common question asked by several of my show's listeners. I am addressing knee pain after a 20-mile run and how to proceed with marathon training.
I answer the below question during today's episode:
Hello! I'm currently training for my second-ever marathon. I did a long run this weekend (20 miles) and since have had an odd pain in the back of my knee. Immediately after the run, I was limping heavily, finding I couldn't straighten my right leg. The pain has eased now, and most of the time, I can walk normally but now and then, it sort of spasms, and I find I have to lift my leg and ease it down again while supporting the base of my hamstring. I think I will try a light, slow five-mile run on Friday to test it. I'm due to run 12 miles on Sunday, but I'm wary of injuring myself further, as it's still not right. Do you have any experience of this? I'm worried that if I don't run at all this week, it could drastically affect my marathon fitness. I don't care what time I get; I want to finish. The marathon is on 4th October.
During today's episode, I address:
I suggest incorporating this mobility routine before and after your runs and running rest days to help you recover quicker. Keep your major joints and muscles limber and loosened up to prime your body for what's next run after run.
Here is a foam rolling tutorial to do before and after your runs. Foam rolling is excellent self-care and keeping your muscle fascia loving you the way it should! Recover smart around your training runs. Grab a foam roller on amazon using this link right here.
If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more about mindset and mental toughness for runners, please share your thoughts in the comments under the show notes. You can also email me at [email protected] with your ideas! I love hearing from you.
Don't forget to head to Apple Podcasts here to support the show and tap on the "+Follow" button! Your support allows me to understand better what you enjoy and dislike and find the time and resources needed to push every new episode LIVE!
Please enjoy your first discounted service from Prehab using your unique code 'RunWithAlli20' today while making your appointment.
Thanks for joining me today! See you next week!
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The RUNWITHALLI LIVE Podcast is hosted by Alli Felsenthal, founder of RunWithAlli Coaching and virtual run coach to runners around the world. Each episode brings expert guests, honest conversations, and practical tools to help you train smarter, race better, and love the process. Whether you’re chasing your first finish line or a new PR, you’re in the right place.
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Roberto Mandje, Head of Run Coaching at NYRR, Former Olympian, and Family Man, joins the show's Host, (me) Run Coach Alli. This episode discusses how running gives him back much as a former Olympian and Fitness Model who transitioned to the Head of Run Coaching at NYRR, overseeing a team of coaches and coaching runners worldwide. Roberto has many accolades in his former career that he describes as a time of being very selfish but learning a lot about himself through his travels and ups and downs with the sport. Today, as a loving Husband and a Father of three, Roberto discusses the ups and downs of coaching, the benefits of being a former athlete in the sport, his admiration for coaching and the everyday runner, and so much more.
If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more about mindset and mental toughness for runners, please share your thoughts in the comments under the show notes. You can also email me at [email protected] with your ideas! I love hearing from you.
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In today's episode, I discuss the pros and cons of running for time and running for mileage. The first thing to evaluate is what your ultimate goal is for running. That can dictate whether your current training program should consist of running for mileage and focusing on paces or whether it should focus on the amount of time you spend on your feet running. For those looking to run farther without stopping AT ALL (walking is still aerobic), time might be the best option for you. A mileage training model might be your best bet for those working towards a new 10K or Marathon personal best goal or training to qualify for the Boston Marathon with more specific paces to hit during your workout. Tracking your mileage is essential since you quantify your weekly mileage, and you want to monitor your pacing. A great way to hold yourself accountable if you're feeling solo is to hire a coach or compare your stats with your running friends working towards a similar goal, such as Qualifying for a BQ!
Keep a training log to keep yourself organized and motivated and hold yourself accountable. It's essential to track the total time spent on your feet AND distance week over week to assess your progress and see where you might need to pivot to adjust your program to meet you where you're at in your training.
I recommend keeping a daily journal when you feel self-deprecated and impatient to help keep you on track.
Below are bullets that might help you get started with your daily journal!
All of the above can affect your training runs and are essential to note during your training journey to better understand yourself as an individual first and then as a runner.
I cover why to choose time spent on feet versus mileage training for any distance running program and how to determine the way you should train based on where you live and where you can prepare! A mixture of time spent on your feet AND mileage could be beneficial for you, too, depending on your strengths and weaknesses. It depends on what YOU need!
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Allison Tully, Co-Founder of Peak Performance Equipment and the InfinitiLoop explains the beginning of the product
It was the summer of 2018. My running buddies and I yawned as we strapped on our daily o'dark:30 run when one of our friends threw her tangled reflective gear to the ground, shouting, "FORGET IT! I'll run without anything!" We stood staring at the $150 worth of equipment, one piece held together by duct tape, another tied with twisty ties to keep it snug (yet it still flew all over the place), when I thought, "There has to be a better way." After having colleagues, friends, friends of friends, and so along try out the belt and provide feedback of all sorts, Allison and her husband came out with the final version of the InfinitiLoop,w which I wear on my early morning and evening runs myself!
Instead of looking like a Christmas Tree with all of the heavy gear and lights while you're out on your run, you can pick up the Peak Performance InfinitiLoop instead! The Loop illuminates the path ahead of you, making you visible to cars and other pedestrians around you, keeping you safe and away from the bad guys, and fits super lightly on your hips. It's super cute! Some key attributes of the belt are below:
Consolidation of Headlamp and LED illumination, all on one belt, no fuss
Bright 300 Lumen max output, dual-setting 360° wrap-around LED band
Light 3.8oz; you'll barely know it's there
Rechargeable Powered with integrated 1500 mAh Li-ion battery with micro-USB charge port
All-Weather Built to withstand whatever Mother Nature throws at you
See & Be Seen Illuminate the path ahead, eliminating visual glare and neck strain, and alerting you to objects in your way, making sure you're seen from all directions
If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more about mindset and mental toughness for runners, please share your thoughts in the comments under the show notes. You can also email me at [email protected] with your ideas! I love hearing from you.
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In this episode, and to honor mental health awareness month, I share the top five strategies I've employed to keep myself mentally tough before running my first Marathon, the 2015 TCS NYC Marathon.
I explain how each of these five ways has grown with me as a person and as a runner.
Five ways to build mental toughness:
I discuss how having a growth mindset is an essential first step for being able to master your mental toughness and strategy while hitting the road running during a training run or a race! All the small things you do daily and consistently make the more important goal possible.
To change your mindset, you need to make yourself a priority and work on developing methods that will help you to change your attitude. My suggestion? Start with your larger goal, and then work backward. Hopefully, the strategies discussed in today's episode will give you some inspiration to motivate yourself to change the way you think about running and your ability to do it. YOU CAN!
Friendly Reminders:
Learning the hard way made me mentally disciplined in a different way. Because of this experience, I can help you figure out a mental strategy to nail your A race and be on your A-game!
If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more about mindset and mental toughness for runners, please share your thoughts in the comments under the show notes. You can also email me at [email protected] with your ideas! I love hearing from you.
Don't forget to head to Apple Podcasts here to support the show and tap on the "+Follow" button! Your support allows me to understand better what you enjoy and dislike and find the time and resources needed to push every new episode LIVE!
Thanks for joining me today! See you next week!
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Email: [email protected]
Instagram: @runwithalli
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The RUNWITHALLI LIVE Podcast is hosted by Alli Felsenthal, founder of RunWithAlli Coaching and virtual run coach to runners around the world. Each episode brings expert guests, honest conversations, and practical tools to help you train smarter, race better, and love the process. Whether you’re chasing your first finish line or a new PR, you’re in the right place.
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Dr. Gorman from BAREFOOTSCIENCE™ Explains How The Insoles Train Your Foot To Function Better Within Your Running Shoes
In this episode, I speak with BAREFOOTSCIENCE™ partner, Dr. Gorman & Boxing Coach Juan, BAREFOOTSCIENCE™ user about the benefits and drawbacks of the insoles.
We discuss the importance of foot stability and a firm kinetic chain for preventing future injuries for runners and how BAREFOOTSCIENCE™ insoles improve both. We cover what happens when a runner reaches the highest level in the foot strengthening system (level 7). We discuss these insoles, how to use them, when to consider using them, and why they can help you improve your running performance and prevent injuries while running and walking. Additionally, Boxing Coach Juan shares his experience using the insoles daily and his experience using the insoles.
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The RUNWITHALLI LIVE Podcast is hosted by Alli Felsenthal, founder of RunWithAlli Coaching and virtual run coach to runners around the world. Each episode brings expert guests, honest conversations, and practical tools to help you train smarter, race better, and love the process. Whether you’re chasing your first finish line or a new PR, you’re in the right place.
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In this episode, I share a little something about perspective and how it can shape your daily life. All of the content I speak about in Episode 73 is genuine, authentic, and real. If you tend to be a perfectionist a lot of the time or try hard not to be, this episode might be a great listen! You might learn a thing or two from listening in for anyone else! In these next 20 minutes, you will relate to one or some of my experiences! SO LISTEN! I share how I've handled the outcomes positively and negatively for each. I explain how these encounters have enabled me to grow, helped me accept more help from others, and allowed me to open my heart to new things while swallowing my pride, all of which continuously enable me to help others as you do the same.
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The RUNWITHALLI LIVE Podcast is hosted by Alli Felsenthal, founder of RunWithAlli Coaching and virtual run coach to runners around the world. Each episode brings expert guests, honest conversations, and practical tools to help you train smarter, race better, and love the process. Whether you’re chasing your first finish line or a new PR, you’re in the right place.
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In this episode, I spoke with the Co-founder of Track Class, Lucie Beatrix. I had a lengthy chat about navigating the track and how the class can help any athlete striving to run any distance at any fitness level. The track can be intimidating and scary. Our 45-minute holistic fitness class, beginning with a dynamic warm-up, a structured track workout for all paces, and finished with an abs & core routine, will leave you feeling empowered, confident, and part of a new, fun fitness community. This episode shares all the ins and outs of what track class is about and why it's the perfect way for you to elevate your running and unleash your inner elite.
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If you are thinking about running for the first time or looking to train for a Marathon without getting injured, you’re in the right place. Welcome to the RUNWITHALLI LIVE Podcast. I bring together…