The Running Explained Podcast

By Elisabeth Scott

What's The Running Explained Podcast about?

New episodes now on THURSDAYS! Welcome to Running Explained, where ALL your running questions are answered! For new AND experienced runners, from training to racing, nutrition, recovery, gear, AND MORE, there's always something new to learn about running!

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The Running Explained Podcast episodes:

04.26.2024
s4/e15 Quitting Alcohol & Finding Running with Luc Zoratto @marathon2sobriety
This one is for my sober and sober-curious runners out there!! Luc Zoratto's journey into running and sobriety is a tale of community, empowerment, and self-discovery. After being in the "sober closet" for 5 years, he decided to share his...
04.18.2024
s4/e14 A Q&A Episode: Your Questions Answered! with Coach Elisabeth
LET'S GET SOME ANSWERS TO YOUR QUESTIONS! In this UNEDITED, one-take episode, Coach Elisabeth goes through the leftover questions from a recent Instagram Story Q&A;! Pre-written training plans & the Banana Republic pants analogy Workouts in off-seasons Post-half...
04.11.2024
s4/e13 Double Threshold Training, aka "The Norwegian Method" with Dr. Phil Batterson, MS, PhD
DOUBLE THRESHOLD TRAINING is one of the recent "trends" in high-level endurance training, but is this something that YOU should be doing in your own training? Exercise physiologist Dr. Phil Batterson rejoins the show today to talk about this training...
04.04.2024
s4/e12 When SHOULD You Skip A Run or Workout? with Coach Elisabeth
Much is made of dedication and "no days off" in the running world... except, sometimes, you SHOULD skip a run or take the day off! Conversely, sometimes that little voice in your head can convince you that you shouldn't for...
03.29.2024
s4/e11 Everything You Need to Know About VO2max with Coach Elisabeth
Let's dive into VO2max! In this episode, Coach Elisabeth unravels the intricacies of VO2Max, its measurement, and its significance in endurance performance. How much do you ACTUALLY need to focus on VO2max? What VO2max measures, and the variations in ranges...
03.21.2024
s4/e10 How Long Does It ACTUALLY Take To Lose Fitness? with Coach Elisabeth
Your fitness isn't as fragile as you think it is!! Fitness loss is not as quick or significant as many people fear, and taking a few days or week off has essentially no impact on your fitness. And while detraining...
03.07.2024
s4/e09 Running & Living with Chronic Illness with Dr. Kate Bochnewetch, PT, DPT, CSCS
My guest this week is Dr. Kate Bochnewetch, and we are delving into the world of running and training while living with a chronic illness. Drawing from her own journey coping with chronic migraines, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, and POTS, Kate sharess...
02.29.2024
s4/e08 Demystifying Metabolism for the Endurance Athlete with Dr. Stephanie Compton, PhD, RD
Let's talk about METABOLISM! No, running doesn't "break" your metabolism; no, your metabolism doesn't screech to a halt once you turn 40. Metabolism and nutrition researcher Dr. Stephanie Compton, PhD, RD, joins the show to discuss metabolism and its impact...
02.22.2024
s4/e07 The Half Marathon Training Episode! with Coach Elisabeth
LET'S DIVE INTO THE HALF MARATHON! This episode with Coach Elisabeth delves into half marathon training: uncover the secrets to conquering this popular race distance, armed with insights that focus on optimal performance. From building your aerobic endurance foundation to...
02.15.2024
s4/e06 How (& Why) To Increase Your Running Volume with Coach Elisabeth
Let's run MORE!! Why? In this episode with Coach Elisabeth, we talk about how to increase running volume effectively and the importance of finding the right balance between volume and frequency, and the relationship between volume and speed. Practical tips...
02.08.2024
s4/e05 Simplifying Daily Nutrition for the Busy Runner with Alex Larson, RD
Eating to support your running can feel really overwhelming when you're ALSO being a partner, parent, employee, friend - ALL of the things you also are in your busy life! Sports dietitian Alex Larson, RD (@alexlarsonnutrition) and Coach Elisabeth cover...
02.01.2024
s4/e04 "So Your Goal Race Was a DISASTER... Now What?" with Dr. Victoria Sekely, DPT (@trainsmartrunstrong)
Have you ever had a big goal race go SO CATASTROPHICALLY SIDEWAYS that you're plummeted into an existential crisis afterwards? Yeah, us too! In this episode with Dr. Victoria Sekely (@trainsmartunstrong) we discuss the pressure of setting goals, the impact...
01.25.2024
s4/e03 Footstrike with Dr. Matt Minard, PT, DPT, OCS, CMTPT, CSCS, Cert. MDT
FOOTSTRIKE is often a hot topic among runners... but should it be? Does where you land matter? If so, WHY? Physical therapist & founder of Learn2Run Dr. Matt Minard, PT, DPT, OCS, CMTPT, CSCS, Cert. MDT, returns to the show...
01.19.2024
s4/e02 What Is RED-S? & The Latest Research with Melissa Lodge, MS, PhD(c)
Relative energy deficiency in sport (RED-S) describes a syndrome of poor health and declining athletic performance that happens when athletes do not get enough fuel through food to support the energy demands of their daily lives and training. RED-S can...
01.11.2024
s4/e01 Characteristics of Elite Distance Runners
Welcome to 2024! In this first episode of the year, Coach Elisabeth breaks down what makes an "elite" runner elite: their genetics, training, and more! -What is "elite"? A tiered framework for understanding athletic performance -Genetic predispositions: maybe they're born with it! -Why...
12.28.2023
s3/e47 End of Year Lessons & Reflections
ANOTHER YEAR DOWN! What did I learn this year? What have I been reflecting on the most? From RED-S recovery to carbon plated shoes, to abolishing the binary of "rehab" vs. strength training, to why welcoming runners of ALL paces...
12.21.2023
s3/e46 Conquering Performance Anxiety with Dr. Leah Avery, DPT
Are you derailed by performance anxiety? Are you pinning your self-worth & whether your training cycle was "worth it" on if you PR'd or not? Dr. Leah Avery, DPT, joins the show today to talk about her experience in healing...
12.07.2023
s3/e45 Analyzing Your Training Cycle with Coach Elisabeth
Taking objective stock of your training cycle - what did you attempt to do, what actually happened, and how did it feel - can be an incredibly useful exercise so that you can learn what worked, what didn't... and ID...
11.23.2023
s3/e44 How to Get Faster on Low Run Volume Training with Kim Nedeau
Can you get FASTER by running LESS?? This is NOT your clickbaity "smash a marathon PR by only doing 3 runs a week"-style low volume training; coach and elite mountain runner Kim Nedeau is here to talk about how to...
11.16.2023
s3/e43 Gut Health for Runners with Kylee Van Horn, RND (@flynutrition3)
Is there anything worse than needing an emergency bathroom stop on a run... except for needing TWO? What about when our poor gut health interferes with our ability to absorb important micronutrients or tolerate the fuel we need to power...
11.09.2023
s3/e42 Post Race Recovery with Coach Elisabeth
Post-race recovery starts AS SOON AS YOU CROSS THE FINISH LINE! What do you need to do to set yourself up for post-race recovery success? This episode is sponsored by Previnex! Try the probiotic that Coach Elisabeth takes daily for her...
11.02.2023
s3/e41 Off-Seasons: How Taking Time Off Will Make You Better with Coach Toni Kengor
How can taking time OFF make you a better, faster, more resilient runner? Coach Toni Kengor, co-founder of Relentless Runners, joins the show to talk ALL THINGS OFF-SEASON! -Why you need them -WHEN to take them -What an off-season is (& is not) -How...
10.26.2023
s3/e40 “Food in Your Pocket and Hydration in Your Bottle" with Dr. Stacy T. Sims, MSc, PhD
Forward-thinking international exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist Dr. Stacy Sims, MSc, PhD joins the show today for a wide-ranging conversation about fueling, hydration, and optimizing performance for female endurance athletes! In this episode, we cover... Getting past focusing on weight...
10.19.2023
s3/e39 Your Knees & Running PART 2 with Dr. Lauren LaPierre, DPT (@thepersonalizedrunningdoc)
YOUR KNEES AND RUNNING, PART TWO with Dr. Lauren LaPierre, DPT (@thepersonalizedrunningdoc). Thought we'd covered it all last season? Nope! -No, running still isn't bad for your knees -How is it that we sometimes experience whole-joint soreness in the knees? -Risk factors for...
10.12.2023
s3/e38 Bone Health & Bone Stress Injuries with Dr. Stephanie Mundt, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS
BONES! Literally what holds us upright. So what do we runners need to know about our bones, bone health, and bone stress injuries? Dr. Steph Mundt, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS (@stephmundt.dpt) joins the show today to teach us about... What are...
10.05.2023
s3/e37 Bulletproof Your Hips with Dr. Sarah Louie PT, DPT, COMT, FAAOMPT
Owwwww my hips hurt! Hip pain in runners is not uncommon, and physical therapist Dr. Sarah Louie joins the show to talk about hips, running, and what you need to know to "bulletproof" your hips as a runner! -What are some...
09.28.2023
s3/e36 How to Stop Comparing Yourself to Other Runners with Nick Klastava
Comparison is the thief of joy... so why do we spend SO much time & energy comparing ourselves to others? To other runners, to other versions of ourselves. Coach Nick Klastava is here this week to help us understand WHY...
09.21.2023
s3/e35 Mastering A Faster 5k with Jason Fitzgerald of Strength Running
Many distance runners look at the 5k as no big deal; "it's only 3.1 miles!", you say! Well, Jason Fitzgerald of Strength Running is here to explain why running a fast 5k is one of the hardest skills you can...
09.14.2023
s3/e34 Improving as a Marathoner Over Time with Coach Jessie Gruca
Running Explained Coach and 25x marathoner Jessie Gruca joins the show to talk about MARATHON TRAINING! Hear from Coach Jessie on the evolution on her marathon knowledge, what's been the most impactful changes for her (especially as a post-partum runner),...
09.07.2023
s3/e33 Foundations of Triathlon Nutrition with Natalie Robertello, MS, RD, CSSD, CDN
Our miniseries on triathlon continues with Sports Dietitian Natalie Robertello, MS, RD, CSSD, CDN of BeFueled Sports Nutrition to educate us on the FOUNDATIONS of fueling for multisport events, i.e. triathlon! The basics of multisport fueling How do your daily nutrition needs...
08.31.2023
s3/e32 Quarterly Runner's Q&A With Coach Elisabeth
Let's answer some questions! In this episode, Coach Elisabeth answers 4 running related questions: What’s the deal with these menthol gels? Are they going to help me in the heat? The recommendations for running (or not running) when you’re sick and how to deal...
08.24.2023
s3/e31 Toxic Fitness Culture in Endurance Running with Coach Amanda Katz (@amanda_katzz)
What is toxic fitness culture? It's attitudes and beliefs in the "fitness" space (yes, including running) that promote unrealistic and unhealthy approaches towards exercise and fitness, and unfortunately, sometimes these things show up in the endurance running space as well....
08.10.2023
s3/e30 Becoming A Sustainable Runner with Tina Muir & Zoë Rom
What does it mean to have a sustainable approach to running? What does exploring the relationship between environmental sustainability and running look like? Co-authors of the new book "Becoming A Sustainable Runner" Tina Muir and Zoë Rom are here today...
08.03.2023
s3/e29 Intro to Triathlon As a Runner with Coach Danielle Hirt (@runwithcoachd)
Are you interested in delving into the world of triathlon as a runner? What do you need to know? Coach Danielle Hirt (@runwithcoachd) is here to talk about all the things you need to know to get started in triathlon...
07.27.2023
s3/e28 "Why Am I Getting Slower?" with Amanda Brooks & Laura Norris, MS
WHY AM I GETTING SLOWER? As coaches, this is a common question we we get, and Coach Amanda Brooks (@runtothefinish) and Coach Laura Norris, MS (@lauranorrisrunning), co-hosts of the Tread Lightly Podcast, are here to talk about it! -When an athlete...
07.20.2023
s3/e27 Calves & Achilles Tendons with Luke Nelson (@sportschiroluke)
Let's learn all about our calves nd Achilles tendons and how important they are for running! Sports Chiropractor Luke Nelson (@sportschiroluke) joins the show today to teach us all about our calves! -The structure of our calves: what are the key...
07.13.2023
s3/e26 Understanding Pain with Dr. Megan Waples, PT, DPT (@perfectstridept)
What is pain? No, not the suffering we experience in a race or hard workout, but ACTUAL pain? Physical therapist Dr. Megan Waples, PT, DPT of @perfectstridept joins the show today to talk to us about pain! What is pain? ...
07.05.2023
s3/e25 Nutrition for Perimenopausal Athletes with Brooke Czarnecki, RDN, LD (@intentfulnutrition)
What can perimenopausal athletes do to support their health and training? Well, let's start with nutrition! Registered Dietitian Brooke Czarnecki, RDN, LD of Intentful Nutrition (@intentfulnutrition) joins the show today to talk about perimenopause, being an endurance athlete in perimenopause,...
06.29.2023
s3/e24 How to Stay Competitive As We Age with Dr. Eoin Everard, PhD
How can we stay competitive with our running as we age? That is the central question posed to our guest this week, Dr. Eoin Everard, PhD, biomechanist, physiotherapist, and current World and European Over-35 3k Champion! -How to extend high performance...
06.22.2023
s3/e23 Rehab vs. Prehab with Dr. Marie Whitt, DPT (@dr.whitt.fit)
What's the difference between preventative work and rehabbing an injury? What is a physical therapist considering when you're coming in with an injury versus creating a preventative framework or targeting performance optimization? Dr. Marie Whitt, DPT (@dr.whitt.fit) rejoins the show...
06.15.2023
s3/e22 Let's Talk About Low Carb Diets for Endurance Athletes with Holley Samuel, RD, MEd, CPT (@holleyfuelednutrition)
Let's talk about low-carb diets for endurance athletes! Sports dietitian Holley Samuel, RD, MEd, CPT (@holleyfuelednutrition) joins the show to talk about low carbohydrate approaches for endurance athletes. Good? Bad? Let's discuss! Intentional vs unintentional carbohydrate restriction The purported benefits...
06.08.2023
s3/e21 The Slow AF Run Club & Creating Inclusivity in the Running Community with Martinus Evans (@300poundsandrunning | @runslowaf)
How can we make running a sport that is welcome to ANYONE who wants to run? Marathoner, author, coach, & activist Martinus Evans (@300poundsandrunning | @runslowaf) joins the show for a wide-ranging conversation about his new book, The Slow AF...
06.01.2023
s3/e20 Muscle Fatigue & What Causes It with Dr. Phil Batterson, PhD (@criticalO2)
What is fatigue? What causes it? What can we do to improve our fatigue resistance? Exercise physiologist Dr. Phil Batterson, PhD (@criticalO2) joins the show today for a deep dive into the science of muscle fatigue in endurance athletes! What...
05.25.2023
s3/e19 Sports Nutrition Marketing with Stevie Lyn Smith, MS, RDN, CSSD, CDN (@stevielynlyn)
HOW can you be an informed consumer of sports nutrition products? How can you critically evaluate the claims set forth by different sports nutrition companies, sort through the BS, and find the best products for you? Sports Dietitian Stevie Lyn...
05.18.2023
s3/e18 Foam Rolling, Fascia, & "Assisted Recovery" with Dr. Duane Scotti, DPT, PhD (@sparkhealthyrunner)
What does foam rolling actually DO and how can you include it appropriately in your training? What about percussion massagers? What is fascia, and what does it do? Does KT actually work? Physical Therapist Dr. Duane Scotti, DPT, PhD (@sparkhealthyrunner)...
05.11.2023
s3/e17 Runner Q&A with Coach Elisabeth
In this mid-week Q&A; episode with Coach Elisabeth, we tackle 3 recent questions from runners: What's going on with all these marathoners who run massive PRs (30-40 minutes or more) from their 1st to their 2nd marathon? Can I still...
05.04.2023
s3/e16 Training by Time vs Distance with Coach Elisabeth
Should you train by TIME or train by DISTANCE? ...or both? Coach Elisabeth breaks down time-based vs distance-based training, the pros and cons of each, and what we're ACTUALLY targeting in our training Training plans written to time vs distance ...
04.27.2023
s3/e15 Becoming a Six Star Finisher with Ashley Mateo (@ashleymateo)
What do you get when you run all six of the Abbott World Major Marathons: Berlin, Chicago, London, New York, Boston, and Tokyo? You get a special medal and a place on the short list of runners who have accomplished...
04.20.2023
s3/e14 The Boston Marathon Recap
Coach Elisabeth recaps running the 127th Boston Marathon this past Patriots Day! Learn about... the uphills, the downhills, the good, the bad, and the ugly of running a quad-shredding course like this one! -- Group Coaching 2.0 is OPEN! High-support coaching in...
04.13.2023
s3/e13 Ultra Training on a Limited Schedule with Coach Kelly Vigil (@moremilesmorefun)
Ultramarathons are a big commitment… can you still train for one with limited availability? Coach Kelly Vigil (@moremilesmorefun) is here to talk about her experience training for a 50k on top of being a full-time working mom of 3 kids...

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The Running Explained Podcast episodes:

s4/e15 Quitting Alcohol & Finding Running with Luc Zoratto @marathon2sobriety

s4/e14 A Q&A Episode: Your Questions Answered! with Coach Elisabeth

s4/e13 Double Threshold Training, aka "The Norwegian Method" with Dr. Phil Batterson, MS, PhD

s4/e12 When SHOULD You Skip A Run or Workout? with Coach Elisabeth

s4/e11 Everything You Need to Know About VO2max with Coach Elisabeth

s4/e10 How Long Does It ACTUALLY Take To Lose Fitness? with Coach Elisabeth

s4/e09 Running & Living with Chronic Illness with Dr. Kate Bochnewetch, PT, DPT, CSCS

s4/e08 Demystifying Metabolism for the Endurance Athlete with Dr. Stephanie Compton, PhD, RD

s4/e07 The Half Marathon Training Episode! with Coach Elisabeth

s4/e06 How (& Why) To Increase Your Running Volume with Coach Elisabeth

s4/e05 Simplifying Daily Nutrition for the Busy Runner with Alex Larson, RD

s4/e04 "So Your Goal Race Was a DISASTER... Now What?" with Dr. Victoria Sekely, DPT (@trainsmartrunstrong)

s4/e03 Footstrike with Dr. Matt Minard, PT, DPT, OCS, CMTPT, CSCS, Cert. MDT

s4/e02 What Is RED-S? & The Latest Research with Melissa Lodge, MS, PhD(c)

s4/e01 Characteristics of Elite Distance Runners

s3/e47 End of Year Lessons & Reflections

s3/e46 Conquering Performance Anxiety with Dr. Leah Avery, DPT

s3/e45 Analyzing Your Training Cycle with Coach Elisabeth

s3/e44 How to Get Faster on Low Run Volume Training with Kim Nedeau

s3/e43 Gut Health for Runners with Kylee Van Horn, RND (@flynutrition3)

s3/e42 Post Race Recovery with Coach Elisabeth

s3/e41 Off-Seasons: How Taking Time Off Will Make You Better with Coach Toni Kengor

s3/e40 “Food in Your Pocket and Hydration in Your Bottle" with Dr. Stacy T. Sims, MSc, PhD

s3/e39 Your Knees & Running PART 2 with Dr. Lauren LaPierre, DPT (@thepersonalizedrunningdoc)

s3/e38 Bone Health & Bone Stress Injuries with Dr. Stephanie Mundt, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS

s3/e37 Bulletproof Your Hips with Dr. Sarah Louie PT, DPT, COMT, FAAOMPT

s3/e36 How to Stop Comparing Yourself to Other Runners with Nick Klastava

s3/e35 Mastering A Faster 5k with Jason Fitzgerald of Strength Running

s3/e34 Improving as a Marathoner Over Time with Coach Jessie Gruca

s3/e33 Foundations of Triathlon Nutrition with Natalie Robertello, MS, RD, CSSD, CDN

s3/e32 Quarterly Runner's Q&A With Coach Elisabeth

s3/e31 Toxic Fitness Culture in Endurance Running with Coach Amanda Katz (@amanda_katzz)

s3/e30 Becoming A Sustainable Runner with Tina Muir & Zoë Rom

s3/e29 Intro to Triathlon As a Runner with Coach Danielle Hirt (@runwithcoachd)

s3/e28 "Why Am I Getting Slower?" with Amanda Brooks & Laura Norris, MS

s3/e27 Calves & Achilles Tendons with Luke Nelson (@sportschiroluke)

s3/e26 Understanding Pain with Dr. Megan Waples, PT, DPT (@perfectstridept)

s3/e25 Nutrition for Perimenopausal Athletes with Brooke Czarnecki, RDN, LD (@intentfulnutrition)

s3/e24 How to Stay Competitive As We Age with Dr. Eoin Everard, PhD

s3/e23 Rehab vs. Prehab with Dr. Marie Whitt, DPT (@dr.whitt.fit)

s3/e22 Let's Talk About Low Carb Diets for Endurance Athletes with Holley Samuel, RD, MEd, CPT (@holleyfuelednutrition)

s3/e21 The Slow AF Run Club & Creating Inclusivity in the Running Community with Martinus Evans (@300poundsandrunning | @runslowaf)

s3/e20 Muscle Fatigue & What Causes It with Dr. Phil Batterson, PhD (@criticalO2)

s3/e19 Sports Nutrition Marketing with Stevie Lyn Smith, MS, RDN, CSSD, CDN (@stevielynlyn)

s3/e18 Foam Rolling, Fascia, & "Assisted Recovery" with Dr. Duane Scotti, DPT, PhD (@sparkhealthyrunner)

s3/e17 Runner Q&A with Coach Elisabeth

s3/e16 Training by Time vs Distance with Coach Elisabeth

s3/e15 Becoming a Six Star Finisher with Ashley Mateo (@ashleymateo)

s3/e14 The Boston Marathon Recap

s3/e13 Ultra Training on a Limited Schedule with Coach Kelly Vigil (@moremilesmorefun)