What do you see when you look in the mirror? What to say when you speak to that person? As runners, we are well aware of importance of self-perception and self-talk. For this episode, Andi and Zach dig into the topic a bit deeper, share some practical ideas and experiences, and travel the well-worn path of how we play the mind game. Find links, resources, and more at atozrunning.com/episode20 (and don't forget that AtoZrunning subscribers get discounts on all our training services! Subscribe at ...
Feb 20, 2020•36 min•Season 1Ep. 20
What role have others played in your successful running endeavors? Andi and Zach tackle the easy task of celebrating those who support us and what it means to support others well. BONUS! This episode features several stories and examples from our listeners and subscribers! Listen to hear it all, and visit atozrunning.com/episode19 for more details and links.
Feb 13, 2020•41 min•Season 1Ep. 19
There are things we need to let go of and things we need to embrace. We are all multi-dimensional beings and running is just part of who we are. Andi and Zach discuss deciding when to sacrifice for training and when to sacrifice training for life. For the complete details and links for the episode, visit atozrunning.com/episode18
Feb 06, 2020•44 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Treadmill or dreadmill? Whether you love or loath stationary running, there are times training on the treadmill can be beneficial. Andi and Zach share lessons learned, unfortunate anecdotes, and practical tips! For the complete details, visit atozrunning.com/episode17
Jan 30, 2020•41 min•Season 1Ep. 17
At it's core, track and field is a primal thing, the ultimate test of the physical prowess of humankind, pitted one against another. And that's just a part of why we love it! Louis Falland, 4-minute miler with Gazelle Elite Racing, joins Andi and Zach to talk track from the inside out. For links, resources, and the must-see video of Louis's national championship victory, visit atozrunning.com/episode16
Jan 23, 2020•48 min•Season 1Ep. 16
25k American Record holder and 2:10 marathoner Parker Stinson joins Andi and Zach to talk about his journey through the highs and lows and how to navigate pressures external, internal, and otherwise. For the complete details and links to resources for this episode, visit atozrunning.com/episode15
Jan 16, 2020•39 min•Season 1Ep. 15
What's the best workout for a given purpose at a given time? Andi and Zach dive deep into different run efforts and workouts and how they navigate the various purposes. See more at atozrunning.com/episode14. Need support in your training? Check out our training services options at atozrunning.com/training-services
Jan 09, 2020•42 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Andi and Zach talk with Leah O'Connor about overcoming struggle and injury in running and what it means to be back in the game. Listen for that and more, and find the full details with links and resources at atozrunning.com/episode13
Jan 02, 2020•38 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Naturally, we couldn't resist some holiday fun! Listen for a bit of festivity, and be sure to visit atozrunning.com/episode12 for additional resources.
Dec 26, 2019•15 min•Season 1Ep. 12
It's no con. Running faster is a great deal easier than many of us realize! Dave Hodgkinson joins Andi and Zach to unpack how to run better and more easily. Listen for the full conversation, or visit atozrunning.com/episode11 for more resources from the episode.
Dec 19, 2019•43 min•Season 1Ep. 11
How do you move a mountain? One spade-full at a time. Andi and Zach discuss making habits of simple measures that contribute to big outcomes for runners. To access related resources, examples, and links, visit atozrunning.com/episode10
Dec 12, 2019•34 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Kyle Cutler has been the race director of the LMCU Bridge Run (in Grand Rapids, MI) for over 6 years and joins Andi and Zach to share how runners of all levels can maximize the race experience. Find out more by visiting atozrunning.com/episode9
Dec 05, 2019•34 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Every great moment of feasting and play Went terribly wrong last Thanksgiving Day Listen to the episode to hear the whole story, or find the full text at atozrunning.com/episode8
Nov 28, 2019•17 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Who better to talk about longevity in the sport of running than three-time Olympian Dathan Ritzenhein? Dathan dives into some key aspects runners need to focus on to be pursue lifelong running. For the complete details, visit atozrunning.com/episode7
Nov 21, 2019•42 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Are you a data-driven runner? Or no? Zach and Andi come from totally different camps when it comes to the love and usage of data. In this episode, we discuss the positives and negatives of data saturation and how we can healthily utilize the feedback we are getting. For the complete details, visit atozrunning.com/episode6
Nov 14, 2019•39 min•Season 1Ep. 6
We've been talking, writing, and living the topic of elevating your run. (Training with excellence comes with obstacles, but the benefit of taking your run to the next level isn't just about running. Our previous blog post is dedicated to the topic). For the complete details and resources, visit atozrunning.com/episode5
Nov 07, 2019•45 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Nothing douses the fire of a passionate pursuit more than burnout. Listen to Andi and Zach discuss their experiences with burnout, ideas to prevent it, and how to cope when in the midst of it. For all the details, links, and resources supporting this episode, visit atozrunning.com/episode4
Oct 31, 2019•48 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Knowing yourself can facilitate your next goal or break through. Owning where we are at and where we have to go shouldn't bring us into doubt or fear, but motivate us to make plans to achieve the incremental steps. The World of Running As always, before discussing our main topic, we shared some of the most recent tidbits dominating the running conversation this week: The Ripley's with Allyson Felix in 2018 Nike shoes controversy (link to Letsrun Podcast with more opinions) Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pric...
Oct 24, 2019•34 min•Season 1Ep. 3
One thing every runner understands is struggle. Having just (both of us) completed the Chicago Marathon, we decided to dive deep into the topic of struggle and our experiences surrounding embracing the struggle and overcoming the struggle. The World of Running As always, before discussing our main topic, we shared some of the most recent tidbits dominating the running conversation this week: Eliud Kipchoge's INEOS 1:59 Challenge A whole lot of Chicago Marathon (more on that here) Brigid Kosgei's...
Oct 16, 2019•31 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Every episode can be found at atozrunning.com/podcast with links and resources and additional info about the episode. For this episode, Andi and Zach discuss the Berlin Marathon, World Track and Field Championships, and the power of the running community. Read more at atozrunning.com ! Find us on Facebook , Instagram ( @atozrunning ), and Strava ( Zach Ripley )....
Oct 08, 2019•31 min•Season 1Ep. 1
