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Now displaying: September, 2022
Sep 28, 2022

We are excited to share with you the first rendition of our “training plan rescue” series where a listener sends us their busted training plan and our coaches rescue it. 

In this episode, our Head Coach Michael Hammond analyzes and offers recommendations on the training plan from a listener named Alex who has been aiming and falling short of his goal to break 3:40 in the marathon. You’ll learn about the 3 big problems in Alex’s current training plan as well as the 3 high-leverage changes he can make to run well under 3:40 off his training next cycle. 

You’ll learn:

  • The 3 big problems in Alex’s current training plan
  • The 3 high-leverage changes Alex can make to break 3:40 in his next training cycle

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This week’s show brought to you by:

Timeline and BiOptimizers 

1. MassZymes from BiOptimizers 

If you’re looking to try enzymes to help with your digestive issues, we recommend Masszymes by BiOptimizers. It’s a best-in-class supplement loaded with full spectrum enzymes for digesting proteins, starches, sugars, fibers, and fats. 

MassZymes is a 17-enzyme full-spectrum formula with 5 different kinds of protease. Plus, it contains all of the key enzymes needed for optimal digestion. 

It also contains AstraZyme which is an all-natural, plant-derived compound that boosts amino acid absorption by 30-60 percent. 

Plus, as a Run to the Top fan,  you save an additional 10%. 

Just head to masszymes.com/runtothetop and use the code run10 and you’ll save an additional 10% on any purchase. 

Offer is valid while supplies last.  

2. Mitopure from Timeline

Improving your mitochondria is one of the easiest ways to upgrade your performance and make your body work better. 

Time-line Nutrition's Mitopure is backed by over a decade of research and is clinically proven to revitalize mitochondria. 

Mitopure restores mitochondrial function, so every cell in your body has the energy to do its job and keep you healthy and functioning right. In fact, clinical studies have shown that 500mg of Urolithin, one of the main ingredients in Mitopure, can significantly increase muscle strength & endurance with no other change in lifestyle.

Improving your mitochondria is one of the best things you can do for your health and with Mitopure from time-line nutrition, it has never been easier. 

Go to timelinenutrition.com and use promo code RUNNERSCONNECT for 10% off the plan of your choice.

Sep 21, 2022

We have bittersweet news to share. This is the last episode hosted by Claire Bartholic! 

In this special, transition episode of the Run to the Top Podcast, Claire Bartholic bids farewell to listeners and welcomes new Host Finn Melanson. You will also hear from RunnersConnect Founder Jeff Gaudette who talks further about next steps for the podcast and the types of content listeners can expect from the show on a weekly and monthly basis.

You’ll learn:

  • Why Claire is stepping down, what’s next for her professionally, her favorite moments hosting the show, and how listeners can stay in touch
  • All about the new Host Finn Melanson, his running and podcasting backgrounds, and how he’ll work with RunnersConnect moving forward
  • New content cadences and formats for the show moving forward

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This week’s show brought to you by:

BiOptimizers and LMNT

Magnesium Breakthrough product from Bi-optimizers

Supplementing with magnesium before you go to bed has been shown in scientific studies to…

  • Increase in muscle oxygenation during high intensity exercise
  • Reduce inflammation 
  • Significantly improve sleep quality
  • Improve aerobic exercise capacity when training

And when you’re looking for a magnesium supplement, make sure you take one that is organic and has all 7 unique forms of magnesium. 

Our recommendation is Magnesium Breakthrough from Bioptimizers because it’s made with the highest quality, organic magnesium and contains all 7 critical forms. Most other magnesium supplements are synthetic and only contain one or two forms of magnesium, which is simply not enough.

For an exclusive offer for Run to the Top  listeners go to magbreakthrough.com/runtothetop  to save up to 42% 

LMNT

Maintaining healthy electrolyte levels will not only improve performance and endurance on the run, but can help with preventing headaches, maintaining a healthy weight, and help with recovery. 

That’s why we recommend all runners check out Element this fall. It's loaded with everything you need to replenish your electrolyte balance with 1000mg of sodium, 200mg of potassium, and 60mg of magnesium, and doesn't include anything you don't need like extra sugar or anything artificial.

Even better, they are currently running a special deal where you can get a free LMNT Sample Pack with any order. So, order your favorite flavor and get a free sample pack to try out new flavors or share with your running friends.  

To get this special offer and make sure you’re hydrating properly this fall, head over to drinklmnt.com/runnersconnect.

Sep 14, 2022

Planning a destination race in a far away place has lots of challenges. International travel is even more stressful since there are so many details that you will have to figure out before you even set foot on the plane.

To navigate the dos and don’ts of destination races, I’m speaking with Angie and Trevor Spencer, the duo in charge at Marathon Training Academy. Angie and Trevor love nothing more than a marathon or two in a far away land and they’ve come on the Run to the Top today to help you plan or even just dream about your next running adventure.

You’ll learn:

  • what to take into account before you even register for the race,
  • common pitfalls of international races, and
  • what to plan for and what to pack in your suitcase

So if you are taking a plane, train or automobile to your next big race, you don’t want to miss this one.

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This week’s show brought to you by:

MassZymes from BiOptimizers 

If you’re looking to try enzymes to help with your digestive issues, we recommend Masszymes by BiOptimizers. It’s a best-in-class supplement loaded with full spectrum enzymes for digesting proteins, starches, sugars, fibers, and fats. 

MassZymes is a 17-enzyme full-spectrum formula with 5 different kinds of protease. Plus, it contains all of the key enzymes needed for optimal digestion. 

It also contains AstraZyme which is an all-natural, plant-derived compound that boosts amino acid absorption by 30-60 percent. 

Plus, as a Run to the Top fan, you save an additional 10%. 

Just head to masszymes.com/runtothetop and use the code run10 and you’ll save an additional 10% on any purchase. 

Offer is valid while supplies last.  

TIMELINE

Improving your mitochondria is one of the easiest ways to upgrade your performance and make your body work better. 

Time-line Nutrition's Mitopure is backed by over a decade of research and is clinically proven to revitalize mitochondria. 

Mitopure restores mitochondrial function, so every cell in your body has the energy to do its job and keep you healthy and functioning right. In fact, clinical studies have shown that 500mg of Urolithin, one of the main ingredients in Mitopure, can significantly increase muscle strength & endurance with no other change in lifestyle.

Improving your mitochondria is one of the best things you can do for your health and with Mitopure from time-line nutrition, it has never been easier. 

Go to timelinenutrition.com and use promo code RUNNERSCONNECT for 10% off the plan of your choice.

Sep 7, 2022

If you’ve been a runner long enough, some well meaning person will eventually ask you about your knees. Running is actually good for your knees, but if you’re the one who’s got knee pain on the run, that’s not particularly comforting.

So what can we do about this common injury in runners? Do we have to stop running completely?

Thankfully, the answer is usually no. But there’s a lot more to it than that.

Physiotherapist and founder of the Run Smarter Series and Run SmarterPodcast Brodie Sharpe is here to talk about it.

You’ll learn:

  • who is most likely to develop knee issues from running
  • what we can do to prevent and treat running pain, and what most runners want to know,
  • when you can get back to running again

Even if you’re one of the lucky runners who has never had knee pain, this conversation will help make sure you stay that way.

Connect, Comment, Community

Follow RunnersConnect on Instagram

Join the Elite Treatment where you get first dibs on everything RTTT each month!

Runners Connect Winner's Circle Facebook Community 

RunnersConnect Facebook page

GET EXPERT COACHING AT RUNNERSCONNECT!

This week’s show brought to you by:

LMNT

Maintaining healthy electrolyte levels will not only improve performance and endurance on the run, but can help with preventing headaches, maintaining a healthy weight, and help with recovery. 

That’s why we recommend all runners check out Element this summer. It's loaded with everything you need to replenish your electrolyte balance with 1000mg of sodium, 200mg of potassium, and 60mg of magnesium, and doesn't include anything you don't need like extra sugar or anything artificial.

Even better, they are currently running a special deal where you can get a free LMNT Sample Pack with any order. So, order your favorite flavor and get a free sample pack to try out new flavors or share with your running friends.  

To get this special offer and make sure you’re hydrating properly this summer, head over to drinklmnt.com/runnersconnect.

MetPro

This podcast is brought to you by MetPro, world-renowned concierge nutrition, fitness & lifestyle coaching company. 

Using Metabolic Profiling, MetPro team of experts analyzes your metabolism and provides an individualized approach to obtaining your goals. 

MetPro analyzes your individual metabolism to get a baseline to see exactly how your body is responding against a very specific set of variables. This means no cookie-cutter diets or formulas.

Your MetPro coach then works with you to consistently make adjustments based on your metabolic data as well as how your plan fits your lifestyle. MetPro’s coaches are not only educated experts in their field, but they’re empathetic that people have demanding schedules and often stressful lives. They will work one-on-one with you to identify the best nutrition and fitness strategy that is going to work for your personal goals and lifestyle needs.

Run to the Top listeners receive a complimentary Metabolic Profiling assessment and a 30-minute consultation with a MetPro expert. To claim this offer head to metpro.co/rttt

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