The fall racing season is an exciting time for runners but if you’ve been training hard for a race, it can be tough to regain your motivation and excitement for the sport. In a phenomenon known as the post-race blues, runners can often find themselves feeling lost or even depressed in the days and weeks after racing.
In today’s show, we’re shedding some light on this condition that affects runners of all levels from amateurs to trained elites. Runners spend long blocks of time preparing for races, commonly 12-16 weeks if you’re training for a marathon. The build-up can create a lot of excitement that is suddenly missing afterward so it’s no wonder the post-race blues cause some pretty strong emotions. You’ll come away from this discussion learning all about what it is and how to cope if you or a fellow runner find yourself suffering from the post-race blues including topics such as:
RC tips for overcoming the post-run blues: 7 Ways to Overcome the Runner Blues When You Are Struggling - Runners Connect
This week’s show brought to you by:
Previnex
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UCAN
If you’re looking for a better energy gel that contains no sugar and instead uses a revolutionary slow burning carbohydrate called LIVESTEADY, then you should check out UCAN.
Independent, peer-reviewed studies have shown LIVESTEADY is absorbed quickly through the stomach to reduce GI distress, yet is released into the blood stream slowly to provide sustained fueling without the spikes and crashes typically associated with traditional gels.
By avoiding the sugar spikes, UCAN can help be less reliant on frequent feedings of sugar-based fuels during the run.
All this data means using UCAN can help you avoid hitting the dreaded wall during the half, full and ultra marathon distance.
Head to runnersconnect.net/UCAN to get 6 Edge energy gels for FREE. All you pay is shipping. You can also save 20% on your entire order at ucan.co with code RUNNERSCONNECT
In this episode of Run To The Top, MetPro Founder and Transformation Specialist Angelo Poli returns to talk about:
If you’ve ever been curious about working with a program like the ones MetPro offers or working with a Nutrition Coach for reasons similar to why you might work with a Running Coach, or you just want to learn more about the relationship between metabolism and running performance, this episode is for you!
This week’s show brought to you by:
NuNee
Don’t let runner’s knee keep you from your final weeks of training or your big race. An innovative new product called NuNee has been clinically proven to deliver immediate relief from runner’s knee.
Head to runnersconnect.net/nunee to learn more and receive your 20% discount at checkout.
Timeline
Time-line Nutrition's Mitopure is backed by over a decade of research and is clinically proven to revitalize mitochondria, so every cell in your body has the energy to do its job and keep you healthy and functioning right.
Go to timelinenutrition.com and use promo code RUNNERSCONNECT for 10% off the plan of your choice.
AG1
One scoop of AG1 contains 75 bioavailable vitamins, minerals and whole food-sourced ingredients, including a multivitamin, multimineral, probiotic, greens superfood blend and more.
If you want to try them out and get a special bonus of 5 travel packs and a year’s supply of vitamin D, head to athleticgreens.com/rttt.
Runners can get pretty competitive when it comes to race day, so it’s no surprise that many runners also tend to have strong opinions about what helps to race faster. Today’s show is bringing back a familiar format with another edition of underrated or overrated; this time focusing on racing topics.
If you’re new to this format, our panel will be given a series of popular topics and tell you why they think each one is either overhyped or why you should be focusing on it if your goal is to progress as a runner.
Today’s Underrated or Overrated episode continues with the September focus on racing, covering why many popular racing topics are either underrated or overrated.
We’ll be going over popular racing-themed running topics ranging from gear to beer, so keep listening to learn more.
Just to give you a taste of what’s to come, a few topics we’ll cover include:
So let’s get into it, with underrated or overrated racing edition!
This week’s show brought to you by:
Nutrisense
Nutrisense is a small device that you put on the back of your arm that then provides real time feedback on how your body responds to the foods that you're eating, your exercise, stress and even your sleep.
With Nutrisense you're not shooting in the dark. Nutrisense helps you track your data, understand your glucose trends, and see your macronutrient breakdown for each meal. The app also gives you an overall score for each meal based on your body's response.
Honestly, I recommend everyone try Nutrisense. When you use it for a month it will open your eyes in profound ways to how your food, your exercise, everything you are doing is affecting you.
You can get all of this today. Nutrisense has a special offer for our listeners. Go to Nutrisense.com/rttp and use code RTTP to save $30 off your first month plus get a free month of nutritionist support.
Be sure to tell them you learned about Nutrisense on the Run To The Top podcast.
Visit Nutrisense.com/RTTP and use the code RTTP to start decoding your body's messages, and pave the way for a healthier life!
ARMRA
If you’re looking for the best way to strengthen your immune system and improve recovery during your taper or as the seasons change, you need to check out ARMRA Colostrum.
ARMRA Colostrum is a superfood concentrate of bovine colostrum that harnesses over 400 living, bioactive nutrients that rebuild the barriers of your body and fuel cellular health
In fact, Colostrum has been shown in scientific literature to strengthen immunity, enhance nutrient absorption, improve fitness endurance and decrease recovery time.
The literature speaks for itself and adding ARMRA has one of the best additions to my post-workout nutrition.
You can check out all the research for yourself at tryarmra.com/RTTT. Plus, to make it easier for you to personal experience the benefits, we’ve worked out a deal where you can save 15% off your first order.
Just head to tryarmra.com/RTTT to see the research yourself and get 15% off your first order.
There’s always a lot of interesting research being done in the field of exercise physiology.
Here to translate some of the takeaways from the latest research specifically around energy expenditure and fueling strategies for endurance athletes is Patrick Davitt, a Professor of Exercise Physiology at Saint Joseph’s University who specializes in energy metabolism and fitness testing with various populations, from sedentary individuals to elite professional athletes.
Specifically, we discuss:
Not only is Professor Davitt passionate about his research, but he’s also an avid runner himself having most recently completed the Eastern States 100 Miler in 2021 and brings a lot of excitement about the community to this conversation as well. Let’s get into it!
This week’s show brought to you by:
Magnesium Breakthrough from Bioptimizers.
Supplementing with magnesium before you go to bed has been shown in scientific studies to…
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 and use the code run10 and you’ll save an additional 10% on any purchase.
LMNT
Hydration and electrolytes are something we all seem to focus on for the summer, but start forgetting about once the fall weather starts to creep in.
However, maintaining electrolyte levels as the temps change and as you gear up for your big fall races is critical to your performance.
Maintaining healthy electrolyte levels will help you maximize performance during your final big long runs and workouts, plus they aid in recovery so you can maximize the rebuilding process.
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.
To get this special offer and make sure you’re hydrating properly this summer, head over to drinklmnt.com/runnersconnect.
Racing season is here and if you’ve been training hard for your next goal race in the fall, it’s time to focus on translating that fitness into race day success, whatever that means for you.
Today’s show is all about how to PR at any distance. We’re going to be giving you our best advice to make sure you get the best results possible come race day. There are a lot of factors that can influence your race results but we’ll do our best to cover the biggest things you can control to maximize your chances at success over almost any distance. So whether you’re training for a track 5k or a hilly ultra marathon, we’ve got you covered with expert tips from our coaching team at Runnersconnect!
Today’s racing topics include:
Race day is fast approaching so let's get into it, with tips to PR at any distance!
Heat adjustment calculator: Temperature Calculator - Runners Connect
This week’s show brought to you by:
Nutrisense
Nutrisense is a small device that you put on the back of your arm that then provides real time feedback on how your body responds to the foods that you're eating, your exercise, stress and even your sleep.
With Nutrisense you're not shooting in the dark. Nutrisense helps you track your data, understand your glucose trends, and see your macronutrient breakdown for each meal. The app also gives you an overall score for each meal based on your body's response.
Honestly, I recommend everyone try Nutrisense. When you use it for a month it will open your eyes in profound ways to how your food, your exercise, everything you are doing is affecting you.
You can get all of this today. Nutrisense has a special offer for our listeners. Go to Nutrisense.com/rttp and use code RTTP to save $30 off your first month plus get a free month of nutritionist support.
Be sure to tell them you learned about Nutrisense on the Run To The Top podcast.
Visit Nutrisense.com/RTTP and use the code RTTP to start decoding your body's messages, and pave the way for a healthier life!
UCAN
If you’re looking for a better energy gel that contains no sugar and instead uses a revolutionary slow burning carbohydrate called LIVESTEADY, then you should check out UCAN.
Independent, peer-reviewed studies have shown LIVESTEADY is absorbed quickly through the stomach to reduce GI distress, yet is released into the blood stream slowly to provide sustained fueling without the spikes and crashes typically associated with traditional gels.
By avoiding the sugar spikes, UCAN can help be less reliant on frequent feedings of sugar-based fuels during the run.
All this data means using UCAN can help you avoid hitting the dreaded wall during the half, full and ultra marathon distance.
Head to runnersconnect.net/UCAN to get 6 Edge energy gels for FREE. All you pay is shipping. You can also save 20% on your entire order at ucan.co with code RUNNERSCONNECT
One of the universal interests of this audience, of course, is how we can stay injury-free longer, recover faster and stronger if and when we do get injured, and generally increase our health spans such that we can participate in and enjoy running for as long as possible.
That’s what today’s episode is all about. Joining Run To The Top is Dr. Kevin Stone, who’s new book “Play Forever” details a revolutionary approach to sports medicine that will put listeners in a position to thrive in our sport well into their 80s, 90s, and beyond.
Specifically, we examine:
Play Forever: How to Recover From Injury and Thrive
This week’s show brought to you by:
Magnesium Breakthrough from Bioptimizers.
Supplementing with magnesium before you go to bed has been shown in scientific studies to…
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 and use the code run10 and you’ll save an additional 10% on any purchase.
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.
AG 1
Ask yourself - do you get enough green veggies each day?
I'll admit, I don't. It's tough to fit all of those greens in with an active and busy lifestyle.
But getting in your fruits + veggies is SO crucial as a distance runner for recovery, digestion, and optimal performance.
That's where Athletic Greens is a gamechanger. One scoop has 75 bioavailable vitamins, minerals, and whole food-sourced ingredients including a multivitamin, multimineral, probiotic, green superfood blend, and more.
That means fewer stomach issues, more focus and energy throughout the day (because the workday matters just as much as the morning run), and overall ... just feeling healthier.
Look, if you're struggling to get those fruits + veggies in - or if you keep buying them but they always go bad in the fridge - Athletic Greens will make getting those micronutrients simple and delicious.
Get 5 BONUS travel packs and a year's supply of Vitamin D when you order at drinkag1.com/RTTT. Get yours now!
Over the past few years we’ve seen massive changes in shoe technology with the growth of carbon-plated “supershoes” designed specifically to make you faster.
But, are super shoes worth it for you and, if so, which ones are the best for you?
In today’s show, Coach Hayley and Coach Alex are going to discuss how you can find the perfect pair of racing shoes to meet your specific goals and running style. We’ll cover…
If you have lofty racing goals you’re going to want the best shoes to maximize performance, so let’s get into it with a discussion on how to find your next perfect shoes for race day!
This week’s show brought to you by:
Qualia Mind from NeuroHacker
Tired of Morning Fatigue After Your Workouts?
Qualia Mind is a natural neurotropic designed to improve daily mental performance, especially if you’re a morning runner and struggle to focus at work after runs.
I noticed the difference in just days...to my focus, my mood, my memory and my willpower to GET. THINGS. DONE, especially on those days when morning training really has me feeling unmotivated.
Go to neurohacker.com/RTTT for $100 OFF, and use code RTTT for an extra 15% off
Dri Seats
If you’re tired of sweaty, smelly and stained seats after your runs then you have to check out the car seat covers made specifically for runners from driseats.
DriSeats waterproof seat covers are designed specifically for runners. Unlike towels, they are 100% waterproof and easily fit over your entire seat so you don’t have any missed spots.
Plus, they are super easy to slide over your seat so it’s ready in seconds and they are machine washable so they are easy to clean and be ready for your next run.
You can head to driseats.com and use code RC20 to get 20% off first order
Today we’re talking with Dr. Simon Marshall, one of the leading experts when it comes psychology of exercise, about how to manage the anxiety and psychological stress well all face during races
These mental stresses can drastically impact our performance and, maybe even more importantly, sometimes make the act of racing itself so stressful that it stops becoming fun.
In today’s episode, you’ll learn the exact strategies you can put into practice today to overcome mental fatigue and stress during racing.
This week’s show brought to you by:
Magnesium Breakthrough from Bioptimizers.
Supplementing with magnesium before you go to bed has been shown in scientific studies to…
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 and use the code run10 and you’ll save an additional 10% on any purchase.
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.
The fall racing season is fast approaching but September is also the deadline to register for the Boston Marathon, so on today’s show we’re covering everything you need to get to the start line of the world’s oldest annual marathon!
For many, this April race is seen as the pinnacle of marathon running due to its difficult qualifying standards and notoriously tough hills. It’s also recognized as an Abbot World marathon major with over 25,000 competitors each year. Whether you’re targeting a trip to Boston this Spring or just want to learn more about what it takes to get there we’ve got you covered!
In today’s show, we’ll walk you through the entire process of getting to that start line from qualification to registration and race logistics. These topics will include:
Let’s get into it!
BAA website for marathon registration: baa.org/races/boston-marathon
BQ qualifying standards: baa.org/races/boston-marathon/qualify
FindMyMarathon tool for selecting races: findmymarathon.com
This week’s show brought to you by:
UCAN
If you’re looking for a better energy gel that contains no sugar and instead uses a revolutionary slow burning carbohydrate called LIVESTEADY, then you should check out UCAN.
Independent, peer-reviewed studies have shown LIVESTEADY is absorbed quickly through the stomach to reduce GI distress, yet is released into the blood stream slowly to provide sustained fueling without the spikes and crashes typically associated with traditional gels.
By avoiding the sugar spikes, UCAN can help be less reliant on frequent feedings of sugar-based fuels during the run.
All this data means using UCAN can help you avoid hitting the dreaded wall during the half, full and ultra marathon distance.
Head to runnersconnect.net/UCAN to get 6 Edge energy gels for FREE. All you pay is shipping. You can also save 20% on your entire order at ucan.co with code RUNNERSCONNECT
ARMRA
If you’re looking for the best way to strengthen your immune system and improve recovery during your taper or as the seasons change, you need to check out ARMRA Colostrum.
ARMRA Colostrum is a superfood concentrate of bovine colostrum that harnesses over 400 living, bioactive nutrients that rebuild the barriers of your body and fuel cellular health
In fact, Colostrum has been shown in scientific literature to strengthen immunity, enhance nutrient absorption, improve fitness endurance and decrease recovery time.
The literature speaks for itself and adding ARMRA has one of the best additions to my post-workout nutrition.
You can check out all the research for yourself at tryarmra.com/RTTT. Plus, to make it easier for you to personal experience the benefits, we’ve worked out a deal where you can save 15% off your first order.
Just head to tryarmra.com/RTTT to see the research yourself and get 15% off your first order.