This week on AtoZrunning: Have you ever been especially frustrated about something only to have a well-meaning friend suggest that you “be patient?” It’s probably not the most helpful advice. At least, not at that moment. But when it comes to making our dreams come true as runners, there’s reason to suggest it is both the first and most important advice to receive. For more, visit atozrunning.com
We are living in the age of legends in distance running, and I hope you aren’t missing it! Faith Kipyegon may not be close to breaking 4 in the mile yet, but she is still setting World Records year after year. Add to that countrywoman Beatrice Chebet and you’ve got an amalgamation of excellence that is still only scratching the surface! And we’re only talking about this weekend’s results. To learn more about our Coaching Services for runners, visit atozrunning.com/coaching...
This is yet one more reason why one should never assume that just because a race isn’t the headline event, it won’t be electric! That’s exactly what the men’s 1500m at the Paris Diamond League was! ELECTRIC! And even though there were 4 national records, 13 personal bests, and a new world leading performance, it was the teenager in 2nd place who you should really be watching. We’ll tell you why next on AtoZrunning. To learn more about our coaching services for runners, visit https://atozrunning....
The most interesting thing about the NCAA championships is how unpredictable it can be! NCAA record-holders don’t make finals and past champs go home devastated. And just as often, champs defend titles and new records are set… it’s some of the most exciting track and field around, and we’re breaking it down for you here. For more about our coaching services for runners, visit https://atozrunning.com/coaching
How great is Beatrice Chebet? How do we even measure this? Dominant performances in the Olympics and world cross country champs, world records on the track… She recently got even more ambitious and targeted one of the most insane (and probably illegitimate) records out there. Stick around for the full story. (To learn about our Coaching Services, visit https://atozrunning.com/coaching)
Erin Kunst, massage therapist, marathoner, trail runner, and ultra marathoner, among other things, joins the show to talk about returning from hip labrum surgery to run a lifetime best marathon 15 months later and what it took to make such a feat possible. To learn about coaching services with AtoZrunning, visit https://atozrunning.com/coaching
The best part about running news lately is that there’s been a little bit of everything! If you want track, we’ve got Grand Slam and Diamond League both in full swing. If you want roads, we’ve got record-setting Marathon Majors and US road circuit. If you want shenanigans and controversy… yep. We’ve got that, too. To learn about our coaching services, check out https://atozrunning.com/coaching
If you didn’t know the name John Korir before this year’s Boston Marathon, it might be because you weren’t paying attention when he won Chicago last year in under 2:03. But it also might be because plenty of talented runners show occasional moments of glory. It’s when a runner repeats the performance on the big stage that spectators start to wonder: are we seeing the rise of the next marathon king? Let’s take a closer look and find out. For more, visit atozrunning.com
What will it take to bring back track, as the saying goes? Michael Johnson’s new Grand Slam Track series has staked its reputation on the idea that they can bring new audiences to track and field. The recipe? Money and fame, apparently. But more importantly, the first installment of Grand Slam has come and gone, and we get to tell you all about it!
Is 2 hours of exercise a day enough movement? Does light actually matter for health? Why is everyone obsessed with cold plunges right now? As we wrap up our discussion about Casey Means’ book Good Energy, we’ll be tackling these and other questions about areas outside of food that fuel our energy. For more, visit atozrunning.com
If you’re betting on a race, would you bet on the runner who started 100 meters behind everyone else? In what has swiftly become one of the most competitive 10,000m events in the world, the TEN features the fastest distance runners the US has to offer in addition to an outstanding selection of international talent. That’s why it was even more impressive when Telahun Bekele, despite literally starting the race 100m behind everyone else, found himself vying for the win with one lap to go. And that...
What does it look like to fuel well? Is it the perfect diet? Is it all or nothing? Is it really just a food thing? To continue our discussion about Good Energy by Casey Means, we tackle the 6 most influential areas and share specific recommendations to minimize bad energy and maximize good. For more, visit atozrunning.com
In recent running news: Jakob Ingebrigtsen made history yet again at the world indoor championships in Nanjing. In fact, this latest accomplishment is so rare that only one other runner has ever done it before. Is this finally enough to settle the question? Is Ingebrigtsen the best? We’ll break it down, and you can decide for yourself.
In recent running news: Jane Hedengren breaks multiple high school records. NCAA Nationals features legends and legendary upsets. One of the greatest half marathoners in history has been suspended. Don’t miss the latest running news brought to you by AtoZrunning.
Today on AtoZrunning: Did we get energy wrong? Despite incredible medical innovations in recent decades, some health concerns continue to rise. We want to take some time to talk about health and healthy habits. To do that, we took a look at a recent publication on the topic, Good Energy by Casey Means. For training, coaching, and other services, visit https://atozrunning.com/coaching
In the world of running: Ingebrigtsen is, quote, “loaded with training”. Who sets national records 8 years after retirement? How fast should you be able to run 1 mile? Brought to you by AtoZrunning, atozrunning.com
Today on AtoZrunning: We react to an outstanding comment in a Hobbs Kessler interview about the costs and benefits of training. In the world of running, Tokyo Marathon served upsets by upstarts as well as title defenses all in one race. The last little bit of indoor track action in the US was once again dramatic, if not earth-shattering. And if you can name one thing about either the men’s or women’s US half marathon champs, you’ll be in the minority. For training, coaching, and other services, ...
Today on AtoZrunning: We take a look at the role that muscle strength plays in longevity. In the world of running, records continue to drop like lead weights. The US indoor championships introduced some fresh faces. And can you guess the last time a half marathon record was broken by THIS MUCH? For training, coaching, and other services, visit https://atozrunning.com/coaching
Today on AtoZrunning: We wrap up our series on getting started/restarted by talking about how we should expect to feel, from fatigue to soreness to aches and pains. In the world of running, SO MUCH HAPPENED that we aren’t even sure how to tease it! Want to guess how many world records fell in the last two weeks? Then there’s Shelby Houlihan’s return and all the talk around that. We just need to get this started! For training, coaching, and other services, visit https://atozrunning.com/coaching...
Today on AtoZrunning: We continue our series on restarting, this time discussing motivation–why it’s hard and what we can do about it. In the world of running, indoor track season is already exciting with a world record and a notorious yet heralded return. Also, what’s the current status of creatine supplementation? For training, coaching, and other services, visit https://atozrunning.com/coaching
Today on AtoZrunning: We begin a series on getting started and restarted. What challenges do we face, and how do we overcome them? We’ll start by talking about the first priority. In the world of running, Houston was bonkers! Do you know which legendary 18-year-old US record just fell? Also, it’s a new year, and that means new decisions in the pro running scene. We’ve got the scoop on some of the biggest. And the longest daily running streak just came to an end. We have thoughts to share. For tr...
Today on AtoZrunning: Stephanie Penny, physical therapist and back specialist, joins us again to talk about returning to running after back injury and treatments that can help. In the world of running, Beatrice Chebet closed out 2024 with one more dose of insanity. And if you were curious just how amazing 2024 was for distance running, we’ve got a list of all the records that were broken! For training, coaching, and other services, visit https://atozrunning.com/coaching...
Today on AtoZrunning: PT and back specialist Stephanie Penny joins us to discuss how common running injuries may actually be back problems AND what we can do about it. In the world of running, what happens when we take 12 weeks off? A recent experiment boasts encouraging results. To wrap up the year, we both share our top 3 world of running moments from 2024. Bonus points if you can guess any of them! For training, coaching, and other services, visit https://atozrunning.com/coaching...
Today on AtoZrunning: We wrap up our series on challenging the search engine with our final question: What is effort-based running? In the world of running, global marathon performance has shifted in the last 16 years, but the exact nature of that shift will SHOCK you. A generational achievement marked this year’s Footlocker XC Champs. Will it prelude greater things to come? Do you run in the morning or afternoon? Daniel Pink reminds us which is better and why. For training, coaching, and other ...
Today on AtoZrunning, we target the effects of aging on running performance for this week’s search engine challenge. In the world of running, Valencia Marathon was insanely fast. Track season is off with a bang at the Boston opener. Make your prediction now: how fast do you think 60-year-old Anne Gilshinan ran 1 mile? For training, coaching, and other services, visit https://atozrunning.com/coaching
Today on AtoZrunning: We asked the search engine how to run faster. We’ll share the top results and our reactions. In the world of running, NCAA XC nationals saw multiple rare and amazing achievements. A new US high school XC record was run. And treadmill running might just become a sanctioned sport! For training, coaching, and other services, visit https://atozrunning.com/coaching
Today on AtoZrunning: We ask the internet what the best running workout is, and we’ve got the top five answers for you. In the world of running, another world record fell on the roads. NCAA Cross Country regionals had some fascinating moments. And are spray-on shoes the next great shoe innovation? For training, coaching, and other services, visit https://atozrunning.com/coaching
Today on AtoZrunning: We continue our series about taking on the search engines, this time with the query “How to train for a marathon”. In the world of running, more news about Kenya, and it keeps getting stranger. Grant Fisher, two-time Olympic medalist and US record holder in everything, is apparently not very talented. And a recent study attempted to reveal the effects of receiving realtime feedback on specific running mechanics markers. Any guesses? For training, coaching, and other service...
Today on AtoZrunning: Have you ever searched the internet for running advice? We kick off a new series where we search common running topics and react to the search engines’ top suggestions. In the world of running, world records and fast running are all but guaranteed in Valencia, and this half marathon fell right in line. The question around doping allegations continues to grow. We’ll help you make sense of it all. And in case you weren’t aware, there’s a world record for running a marathon in...
Today on AtoZrunning: We discuss best post-race practices, some of which you’ll like, and some you won’t! Parker Valby finally signed a pro deal. What took so long? A runner in a recent half marathon died mid-race… until a cardiac nurse behind him saved his life. And Zach won a marathon this weekend, so we’ll bug him about that too! For training, coaching, and other services, visit https://atozrunning.com/coaching
