Run to the Top Extra Kick Podcast | Answers to Your Running Questions

Ever wish you could ask your running questions to our staff of expert coaches? How about listen in on questions your fellow runners have? Now you can with the RunnersConnect Extra Kick Podcast! Our coaches will give in-depth answers to your running questions 5 days per week. Get actionable lessons in our bite-sized podcast while you run, when you’re at the gym, and on your commute

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Why You Need a Hand-Written Training Log - UP-TEMPO TALKS 042 12/31/2020

How to keep a detailed training log that will help you track your progress over a long period of time? Why you need to track and analyze your training? What are the benefits of keeping a hand-written training log? Coach Dylan and Coach Ruairi explain in today's podcast.

Dec 31, 2020•16 min

Beyond The Run: How A Medium Run Can Help Your Training - 12/30/2020

What are the benefits of doing a medium run? How to incorporate it into your training? Coach Claire explains in today's episode.

Dec 30, 2020•6 min

How can I prevent and treat black toenails? - 2020/12/29

What causes black toenails? How can you prevent it while running - particularly during long runs and downhill running? What is the best way to treat black and bruised toenail? Find out in today's podcast from Coach Hayley.

Dec 29, 2020•9 min

How to Become a Better Runner (Even When Under Quarantine) 2020/12/28

How to make big improvements to your running fitness – even if you can’t get to the gym, don’t have a race to train for, or can’t even get outside as much as you like? Coach Claire discusses 4 ways you can take advantage of the situation to become a better runner. Tune in now!

Dec 28, 2020•7 min

Don't Set an Annual Mileage Goal or Start a Running Streak in 2021 Up-Tempo Talks 041 12/24/2020

In today's podcast, Coach Ruairi talks about running streaks and yearly mileage goals, and why these are not the best ways to go when approaching your training. Listen now!

Dec 24, 2020•20 min

Beyond The Run: Does L Carnitine Really Help Performance? - 12/23/2020

What L Carnitine is? How it can help endurance athletes? Does carnitine supplementation really improve sports performance? Why it was problematic for the Nike Oregon project? Find out in today's podcast.

Dec 23, 2020•6 min

Should I rotate running shoes to prevent injury - 2020/12/22

How important is to rotate running shoes? Does rotating your shoes reduce your risk of running injuries? How to rotate running shoes? Find out in today's podcast from Coach Hayley.

Dec 22, 2020•8 min

How Important is it to be at Your Ideal Race Weight 2020/12/21

What are the pros and cons of trying to lose weight in the few weeks before a big race? What the research has found about ideal weight for runners? Does ideal race weight means a higher VO2 Max? Coach Claire explains in this week's Audio Blog episode.

Dec 21, 2020•10 min

Why You Don't Have to Run Faster to Be Faster - Up-Tempo Talks 040 12/17/2020

In today's podcast, Coach Dylan talks about why you don't actually need to be running faster for your workouts to become a faster runner and the myths about running faster. Listen now!

Dec 17, 2020•15 min

Beyond The Run: Busting Running Myths - 12/16/2020

Are orthotics worth it? What is the simplest way to strengthen your feet? Is 180 steps per minute the most efficient cadence when running? Why 10% rule doesn't always work? Coach Claire clarifies in today's episode.

Dec 16, 2020•8 min

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