Do you dream of doing an ultra marathon some day - but you feel intimidated by the training, gear, or logistics? If so, this episode is for you. We brought on Coach Rhandi Orme to share her first-hand experience and coaching expertise to help you understand what it takes to run an ultra - and how to know if you are ready for your first ultra. 

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Rhandi is an accomplished ultra marathon champion, endurance coach, and mom of five. She brings a holistic approach to how you can train for an ultra marathon - while balancing it with work and family. You can connect with Rhandi on Instagram at @run_rhandi_run or learn more about her coaching at rhandi.com. 

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This episode is sponsored by Centr. The Centr app allows you to get in workouts at home - including treadmill workouts! Get $600 off the Centr T-7 Treadmill, which has a smartphone mirroring screen. Use the link https://bit.ly/Centr-tread-lightly

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How much water do you need to drink during a run? Do you need electrolytes? We've got answers to all your hydration questions in this episode! First, we answer a listener’s question on liquid calories as a pre-race nutrition strategy. Then, we take a deep dive into the science of hydration for runners - and practical takeaways you can use to feel better on your runs.

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Additional resources: https://www.featherstonenutrition.com/hydration-sweat-rate/

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Do you need to hire a running coach? If you want to hire one, how do you find the right one for you? We draw on our experiences of working with hundreds of runners over almost 20 years combined to guide you through how to find a running coach! 

🎧 Looking for another running podcast? Jonathan Levitt explores the power of motivation for elite, sub-elite, and recreational runners alike in his popular For The Long Run podcast. Listen here: https://pod.link/1453616436

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Being a runner does not mean that bone stress injuries are inevitable! We bring on a specialist today to discuss running and stress fractures, including how to prevent and treat bone stress injuries.

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Connect with Nathan at @runningmatekc on Instagram and find both free and purchasable resources at https://runningmatekc.com/

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Struggling with knee pain on the outside of your knee? Today’s episode may help! We are not physical therapists, so we approach the topic of IT band syndrome based on a coaching perspective and research. If you are dealing with IT band syndrome, we encourage you to reach out to a PT! 

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Are you preparing for RunDisney weekend, a Ragnar relay, Hood to Coast, the Speed Project, or another multi-stage race? This episode is for you! Two experienced running coaches share expert opinions on how to train for multi-day races - and how to strategize so that you feel good during these races. 

🎧 Looking for another running podcast? Jonathan Levitt explores the power of motivation for elite, sub-elite, and recreational runners alike in his popular For The Long Run podcast. Listen here: https://pod.link/1453616436

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What do Oscar Wilde, fluid dynamics, and running have in common? The treadmill! We answer your most common questions about treadmill running, including if you need a 1% incline, whether you can train for a race on the treadmill, and how to enjoy treadmill runs. 

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Don’t skip this episode just yet - every runner, male, female, non-binary, parents, child-free, etc can learn from Dr. Amanda Fisher!

In this episode, Dr. Fisher explores how your pelvic floor impacts your running, including hip and groin injuries, bladder control while running, and even the runner’s trots. We have received many questions about these topics and felt it best to bring on an expert about running and your pelvic floor. 

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You can connect with Dr. Fisher: www.empoweryourpelvis.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/empower.your.pelvis/

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Most runners share the common experience: a jittery, anxious feeling as you line up before your race. Pre-race nerves happen - and while some nerves can be a performance enhancer, too much anxiety can wreck your race. We provide guidance for managing pre-race anxiety in this episode as we draw upon our experiences of working with hundreds of runners. 

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