Olympic gold medalist, author, and motivational speaker Mary Wineberg joins Andi and Zach to talk about both the highs and the lows and where we can all find victory in running. For complete details, links, and resources, visit atozrunning.com/episode50
Duo teams epitomize bringing the dream to those who can't find it alone. Jeff and Johnny Agar and Bill and Logan Johncock are two examples of father-son duo teams that have inspire millions while achieving incredible things. Listen to these two interviews and more in this episode. For the complete details, links to videos and other resources, and ways to get involved, visit atozrunning.com/episode49
Olympic Trials marathoner (13th in 2020) and professional comedian Brittany Charboneau joins Andi and Zach to discuss the myriad uncommon ways to enjoy running. From role-casting on runs to sweeping for pennies, Brittany shares plenty of quirky but practical ideas! For the complete details and links/resources, visit atozrunning.com/episode48
Olympian and British champion Cindy Ofili joins Andi and Zach to discuss how to develop speed and what that looks like in a distance runner's training regimen. Tune in for additional conversation about the latest running news (diamond league results, more records on the track, and an update from On Running's newest team) as well as an answer to a listener's question about knee pain. For complete details and resources, visit atozrunning.com/episode47...
Nate Van Holten, more commonly known as Q, joins Andi and Zach to discuss notable and legendary moments and figures in running and track and field history. Listen for examples from humanity's best athletes and how they moved the sport further in a myriad of ways. For details, links, and all the fun extras, visit atozrunning.com/episode46
Emily Oren and Leah Falland (previously O'Connor) spent the last year training together in West Michigan and are now moving to Boulder, CO to continue what they started, still under coach Dathan Ritzenhein. This conversation delves into the power of supportive training partnerships and how to elevate each other in the sport. For the complete details and resources, visit atozrunning.com/episode45
The Fitness Artist herself, Kaylin Russeau, joins us to sculpt an outstanding representation of what well-rounded strength and stability looks like for runners. It's practical, with specific examples to identify the most essential areas, and concise. Kaylin knows her stuff, and after listening here, you will too. For the complete details and an opportunity to access "Core for Runners" FREE (limited time), visit atozrunning.com/episode44...
Keira D'Amato (15:04 5k, 2:34 marathon, 32:33 10k) joins the show to discuss the rise to world class in her mid-30s after 10 years away from competitive running. For complete details and resources/links, visit atozrunning.com/episode43
5x Olympic qualifier (once the Tokyo games, happen, we'll change that to 5x Olympian!), oldest American Olympic runner, and many other accolades describe Abdi Abdirahman, our latest guest. Abdi shares training, life, racing and the approaches that have elevated him to the highest level for decades. For the complete details, visit atozrunning.com/episode42
What does it take to thrive as a runner? If you missed the first two parts, go back and listen to episodes 39 and 40. This episode reveals the third and final element: general health and wellness - body, mind, and spirit harmony. For complete details and to view resources and links shared in the episode, visit atozrunning.com/episode41 (remember, subscribers to the website get the FREE running foundations guide).
The second installment in a 3-part running foundations series ("The 3 Keys to Thriving") explores strength and mobility from every angle and provides practical takeaways for all runners. This episode includes several references to outside work, so for all links, sources, and materials, visit the episode's main page at: atozrunning.com/episode40
Whether you're looking to start a new foundation, repair some cracks, or check your foundation's integrity, we have distilled numerous schools of thought to give you simple explanations for fundamental elements of training for distance runners. For complete resources and links from this episode, visit atozrunning.com/episode39
Rebuilding momentum not accidental. It is intentional. It is fought for, every inch. Olympic hopeful, John Cody Risch works toward forward motion as he trains and competes at the top level of American Racewalking in hopes of competing for Team USA at the Olympics. Cody joins Andi and Zach to discuss how to cope with disruption and rebuild momentum. Find the complete details and resources at atozrunning.com/episode38
More Norwegian records fall, someone has run over 200 sub-3hr marathons, and colleges are cancelling sports. Andi and Zach then discuss the intersection of personality and performance. All resources and details can be found at atozrunning.com/episode37
We talk with 2:30 marathoner Obsie Birru, an elite runner with many accolades and a big heart. Obsie connects well with others through the sport, calling running a "language." She shares her journey to inspire others with running and displays a joy that you will agree is quite contagious! Andi and Zach also discuss a new Superior Hiking Trail FKT (fastest known time) and the Chaski Challenge treadmill world record attempts. For the complete details and resources, visit atozrunning.com/episode36...
BYU sub-4 miler Talem Franco joins Andi and Zach to talk about how his radioactive season almost went nuclear (before the shut-down) and what he's doing now (plus where he's headed next!). Additionally, Andi and Zach discuss the blue jeans mile WR, a 310-mi ultra record to be attempted, and Sara Hall's plan B for the Tokyo Olympics. And guess what? Races are returning! Few and far between, (double meaning intended), but they are creeping in. AtoZrunning will keep you posted. Find links, resource...
Sam Palmer (2:29 marathoner) shares the hard lessons we all have to learn in disappointment and insights into how an all-in mindset works and when a break is needed. Additionally, Andi and Zach discuss the Norwegian road 5k national record (yes, a race actually happened!) and other running news. For the complete details and links to resources, visit atozrunning.com/episode34 Did you know we offer a wide range of training and coaching services for runners? The key ingredient is total personalizat...
What do you ask an Olympic marathon qualifier? You ask him how he managed to rehabilitated achilles surgery to return not just better than ever, but 3 minutes faster in his marathon time. So that's what Andi and Zach ask Jake Riley, among other things. Don't miss new world records for things like a treadmill 100-mi run (hint: he did it at just over 7:00/mi pace!) and more. Find all resources and details for this episode at atozrunning.com/episode33...
Whitney of themotherrunners.com joins Andi and Zach to talk about life for mothers who run. Andi and Zach also discuss the retirement of American distance legend Dathan Ritzenhein and in honor of Mother's Day, several notable mothers who ran at the highest of levels while balancing family life. For the complete details and episode notes, visit atozrunning.com/episode32
Joe Niemiec, Olympic Trials marathoner, proves for the rest of us how persistence can realize dreams. His running is a story of relentless pursuit and passionate devotion that you don't want to miss. Andi and Zach also discuss the roles of both carbs and fat in fueling your race and how to train your system to leverage them better. As always, find everything at atozrunning.com/episode31
During this episode, Andi and Zach discuss race cancellations for this fall, Gallowalking, and ways to maximize benefits and minimize costs of every run. For all the details and resources, visit atozrunning.com/episode30
Zombie's got it right. And we're only partially joking. Mike Swinger is a Physical Therapist (runphys.com) in Northern Michigan with some seriously practical and accessible suggestion for every runner to take away and implement immediately! And we're giving away a copy of his latest book ( Runner's Fix: A DIY Guide to Running Pain-Free ). You need to check out this page for the details and more resources from our conversation: atozrunning.com/episode29...
Anyone care to guess how old Joanna was when the dream was born? Here's your hint: at that age, I was still entertaining myself by biting my dog's ear to see how she would respond. Not Joanna. This one's a story about a dream born in a child's imagination, cultivated one step at a time through both abysmal loss and mountainous success. Now decades down the meandering road, has she realized her dream? For more details and links to resources, visit atozrunning.com/episode28...
Ron Romano: the Mayor of Central Park, World Marathon Majors 6 Star... in ONE year! We connected with Ron to talk running the majors. This conversation is inspiring, informative, and loaded with great anecdotes and analogies! For more information about Ron and other topics discussed, visit atozrunning.com/episode27
We were all thrown into this crazy holding pattern, and while we're always looking to set strong foundations, that's just about the only productive thing we are doing right now. The question is, how and what and when? Andi and Zach discuss doing today what best supports the long-term goals. For more related resources to this episode, visit atozrunning.com/episode26
What do you do now? Valid question. The answer is personal and complicated. With race plans thwarted and social distancing keeping us from our favorite groups and gyms, our goals need adaptation. We can still find motivation and community, but it is challenging. Andi and Zach line up a group from personal trainers to professional athletes to share motivation, community, and more. Find more at atozrunning.com/episode25...
Life affects running, and running affects life. Sometimes perseverance extends beyond the run, requiring runners to "hang in there" through difficult times. Andi and Zach interview another round of Olympic Trials marathoners to share their experiences hanging in when life hits hard. For the complete episode resources and details visit atozrunning.com/episode24 (don't miss our training services like custom training plans and any-time consultations!)...
Having spent the weekend with 700 of the best marathoners on the planet, we made it a priority to capture as many stories as we could, stories about moments when they had to "hang in there." For this episode, we delve into the first half of those lessons learned, and stay tuned for the second half soon. For the complete details and more, visit atozrunning.com/episode23
Results are in! The 2020 Olympic Marathon Trials were nothing if not exciting! Andi and Zach break it down, sharing Andi's experience on the inside, Zach's experience on the outside, and the complete analysis of the race results. Read all about it at atozrunning.com/episode22
The US Olympic Marathon Trials are here! (2/29/2020) Andi and Zach break it down so that you know all the most important (because we certainly don't give any irrelevant, unrelated facts about the various runners... *winks*) details about the likeliest contenders for the 2020 US Olympic Marathon Team. You'll want to check out the resources and details in further depth here, as well: atozrunning.com/episode21
