The Relentless Runners Podcast

Welcome back to episode 20! Last week we got back from spectating the Boston Marathon and we wanted to catch you all up! The first half of today’s call we just chatted about our workouts, the track, updates, etc. before jumping into letting you know how our Boston Marathon weekend went, where we spectated, where we stayed, where NOT to stay, and all the goods. Just a fun conversation :)

1:03 - Corral Chronicles + updates on life + random chats

35:26 - Boston weekend kickoff and recap

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Welcome back to episode 19! Today’s episode is probably the highest requested topic so we are really excited to dive into part 1 of a series we are doing about Pregnancy and Postpartum Running! Today is all about postpartum running specifically. 

Coach Christine is a certified pre- and postnatal fitness specialist, certified in women’s health and fitness, and a certified run coach of over 8 years. She has put together programs called Bump Runner that help women run safely through their pregnancy and then return to running postpartum. You can read more about the programs at https://www.relentlessrunners.com/join/bumprunner

Let’s get into it!

1:09 - Christine’s Corral Chronicles

7:18 - Toni’s Corral Chronicles

12:15 - Intro to Christine and topic

13:10 - Overview of Bump Runner programs

16:40 - When can one start running after having a baby?

24:01 - What can a mom do leading up to the point she starts running again?

26:59 - How does a mom know when she’s ready to start running again?

37:02 - How would you structure the running once able to run?

44:22 - What are some mistakes you see women make?

47:55 - What are the benefits from staying active while pregnant that translate over to postpartum running?

56:47 - What would you recommend to a mom starting back up with running postpartum?

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You can find us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.relentlessrunners.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Christine's IG ⁠⁠⁠⁠@chrissy.nich.runs

Welcome back to episode 18! Today we have a guest on the podcast!! Coach Lauren has been a running coach on team Relentless Runners for 3+ years and is also the team’s strength and conditioning coach. She programs our athletes level 1 and level 2 strength program and today we are going to ask her some questions about lifting as runners.

2:07 - Introduction of our guest, Lauren

5:18 - How Lauren developed her love of running and strength training

12:34 - How does strength training benefit runners’ performance?

17:01 - The lifting differences between training for a race and off season to maintain the muscle mass

19:35 - How does your background as a Physical Therapist influence your approach to strength training?

21:25 - What’s the minimum one needs to lift as a runner to see benefits?

23:52 - Are there mental benefits to lifting?

34:08 - The fear runners have with soreness from lifting

39:44 - How sore is too sore to run?

43:49 - How do you program in a run and lift in the same day?

45:57 - Our RR strength program and how you can join

For anyone looking to try out our strength program use code RRPODCAST for $10 off per month. You can learn more details at https://www.relentlessrunners.com/join/strength

You can learn more about coach Lauren at https://www.relentlessrunners.com/about-lauren

And on IG @laurun_allthemiles

For $50 off your Destination Marathon weekend for the Grandma's Marathon, use code RELENTLESSDM50 at https://destination-marathons.com/packages/grandmas-2024/

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You can find us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.relentlessrunners.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠

RR IG ⁠⁠⁠⁠@relentlessrunners⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Christine's IG ⁠⁠⁠⁠@chrissy.nich.runs

Welcome back to episode 17! Today is the podcast we originally intended to publish last week when we decided just to chat last week! This week we go over TRACK 101! 

We know the track can be intimidating but we want you to have the confidence to go and get a great run and workout done!! So here are some important basics to know before going.

1:04 - Christine’s Corral Chronicles

7:30 - Toni’s Corral Chronicles

20:46 - Track basic rules

24:55 - Track distances

29:03 - Tips for watch accuracy 

37:57 - Where to start on the track

44:09 - Shoes for the track

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You can find us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.relentlessrunners.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Christine's IG ⁠⁠⁠⁠@chrissy.nich.runs

Welcome back to episode 16! Today we are doing things a little differently because ya girls felt like chatting!!! 

So, today is an extended Corral Chronicles!! We decided to just record us talking about our thoughts and goals for this year, what we want to do with races, life updates, etc. 

Today you get a glimpse into our typical daily conversations :)

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You can find us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.relentlessrunners.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Welcome back to episode 15!

Today we are talking about how to find the right running coach. We know it can be hard with so many different run coaches out there BUT that’s a good thing! It means you’re able to really be selective about who you work with.

We want to give you things to keep in mind, questions to ask, and red flags to look out for!

:40 - Corral Chronicles

11:22 - Who the coach is

19:33 - What the coach offers

27:20 - Red Flags / Questions to Ask

37:06 - Reasons NOT to hire a coach

44:53 - Other points to keep in mind

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You can find us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.relentlessrunners.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠

RR IG ⁠⁠⁠⁠@relentlessrunners⁠⁠⁠⁠

Toni's IG ⁠⁠⁠⁠@tonikengor⁠⁠⁠⁠

Christine's IG ⁠⁠⁠⁠@chrissy.nich.runs

Welcome back to episode 14! Today’s episode is about all things 5k. We wanted to share with you our 4 favorite workouts to prep you for a fast 5k. Give it a listen and let us know what you think!

1:37 - Corral Chronicles

12:35 - The history of the 5k / 5000m

14:57 - World records in the 5000m

15:49 - American records in the 5000m

18:47 - Overview of 5k training 

25:15 - Our 4 favorite 5k workouts  

The winner of our segment title to call our weekly training updates is Steve!!! We loved your idea of the Corral Chronicles. We will reach out to you (via IG) to get your email to send you your Starbie’s card!! And Marla is our runner up who we also want to send a gift card too :) Thank you everyone who sent us ideas!! We really appreciate you!

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You can find us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.relentlessrunners.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠

RR IG ⁠⁠⁠⁠@relentlessrunners⁠⁠⁠⁠

Toni's IG ⁠⁠⁠⁠@tonikengor⁠⁠⁠⁠

Christine's IG ⁠⁠⁠⁠@chrissy.nich.runs

Welcome back to episode 13! In today’s episode we talk about 4 different things we no longer say or believe in as run coaches. As we’ve grown and evolved over the years along with studies and research, we’ve changed our stance on a few things and today we are sharing those with you!! 

3:05 - Training updates - we need your help!

4:50 - Christine’s training updates

9:59 - Toni’s training updates

12:51 - Things we don’t say as coaches anymore, topic 1

23:41 - Things we don’t say as coaches anymore, topic 2

35:20 - Things we don’t say as coaches anymore, topic 3

42:03 - Things we don’t say as coaches anymore, topic 4

Don’t forget, if you want to win a $5 Starbucks gift card, come up with a name we should call our weekly training updates. What should we call this segment?! We need something creative and bonus points if you use the word “CORRAL” !! Drop your answer in the box here in Spotify or DM us on Instagram @relentlessrunners

Podcast mentioned is Tread Lightly with Laura Norris and Amanda Brooks

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You can find us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.relentlessrunners.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Christine's IG ⁠⁠⁠⁠@chrissy.nich.runs

Welcome back to episode 12! We are VERY excited for today’s episode because we have on our FIRST guest!! And he’s a special one. Today we chat with Dr. Justin Ross, a clinical psychologist in sports performance. We went into discussion around the runner who is newer to the sport and perhaps doesn’t feel they “need” mental training for running. 

Many mindset trainings and talk about mental toughness speaks to the more experienced and elite athlete. But today we want to directly address the recreational, middle to back of the pack runner and some of the struggles they face that an elite may not. 

Do you always walk when you get uncomfortable during a run? We talk about it. 

Do you constantly start over because you aren’t following through? We talk about it. 

Listen in and let us know what you think! 

Dr. Justin Ross

00:38 - Introduction of Justin

2:22 - Agenda for today’s chat

4:25 - Justin, “Welcome to the sport!”

6:59 - Struggle with confidence and identifying as a runner

9:05 - To the Run/Walker, the mental barriers present

11:55 - Perceived effort and how it impacts us

18:06 - The importance of a support system

21:13 - Self efficacy and why it’s important for runners

25:53 - Thoughts about local run groups

31:24 - Thoughts for those struggling with following through with running/fitness

40:06 - A big difference with mindset between new runners and elite runners

42:54 - Closing thoughts

46:32 - Homework assignment for the newer runner

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You can find us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.relentlessrunners.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠

RR IG ⁠⁠⁠⁠@relentlessrunners⁠⁠⁠⁠

Toni's IG ⁠⁠⁠⁠@tonikengor⁠⁠⁠⁠

Christine's IG ⁠⁠⁠⁠@chrissy.nich.runs

Welcome back to Episode 11! Today Toni is riding solo and covering a few different topics from her own ah-hah moments in her training and goals, a recap of the trials and diving in deep about all things navigating injuries. 

Understanding the challenges that come with going through a sudden or chronic injury, Toni wanted to pass on the different things she's implemented in her own experience to help you navigate your current situation!

0:45 Toni's training updates & big goal 

15:17 Olympic Trials Recap

21:26 How to navigate injuries 

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You can find us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.relentlessrunners.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠

RR IG ⁠⁠⁠⁠@relentlessrunners⁠⁠⁠⁠

Toni's IG ⁠⁠⁠⁠@tonikengor⁠⁠⁠⁠

Christine's IG ⁠⁠⁠⁠@chrissy.nich.runs