Runners are often divided on whether they prefer the solitude of running alone or the sense of community that comes with running in a group. Whatever your preference, most of us have found ourselves needing to head out the door alone at some point. Maybe you’ve had to sneak in a quick run before your next meeting or maybe you couldn’t find someone at the same pace for a workout. Luckily, there are a lot of strategies runners can use to make the most of these solo adventures.
On today’s show, we’ll talk about why these runs may actually be beneficial for your running and how to make them more enjoyable if you struggle to get excited about training without a group. Over the course of the next hour or so, we’ll cover topics including:
Footpath Mapping Tool: footpathapp.com
Strava: strava.com
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MetPro
Using Metabolic Profiling, MetPro’s team of experts analyzes your metabolism and provides an individualized approach to obtaining your goals.
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.
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Join us on this episode as we delve into the remarkable journey of Fitz Koehler, a renowned race announcer for iconic events like the Los Angeles Marathon and Big Sur Marathon, fitness instructor, and author.
Discover how her boundless energy and enthusiasm engages runners of all ages and backgrounds, making their times in this sport an unforgettable experience. Specifically, listen in to learn about:
Join us for an inspiring conversation that will motivate you to pursue your own dreams and create a life you love.
This week’s show brought to you by:
TimeLine Nutrition
Timeline Nutrition has developed a groundbreaking product called Mitopure that revitalizes your mitochondria, which create energy in nearly every cell in your body 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.
BiOptimizers
Today’s episode is sponsored by Magnesium Breakthrough from Bioptimizers. Their industry-leading magnesium supplement helps you sleep better and reduce stress. For an exclusive offer for Run to the Top listeners, go to magbreakthrough.com/runtothetop and use the code Run10 to save 10%.
AG1
If you’re someone who struggles to get in all the fruit and veggies you need, or who wants to get more consistent but always falls off, or you end up finding tons of fruits and veggies gone bad in the fridge, AG1 will make it simple and delicious. 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.
Nailing your workouts and getting consistent mileage is key to improving as a runner, but in order to absorb this training and avoid injury you need to make sure you’re prioritizing recovery.
The period between runs is when your muscles and tissues can repair themselves so that you’re ready for your next session
Recovery is a broad topic that includes anything from complete rest to stretching and even light exercise. There are lots of options out there and the list is growing with brands coming out with new tools and gadgets to help speed up the recovery process. That’s why we’re bringing you a recovery edition of our underrated/overrated format to tell you which recovery topics are going to deliver results.
We’re going to explore the benefits of tons of recovery options to answer questions such as:
So let’s get into it, with underrated and overrated recovery topics!
Foam rolling routine for runners: youtube.com/live/td81rzxXQV4?si=iv5aHtZPWLjb67KH&t=414
3-minute active warmup: youtu.be/i6rWCPZNHxQ
This week’s show brought to you by:
MetPro
Using Metabolic Profiling, MetPro’s team of experts analyzes your metabolism and provides an individualized approach to obtaining your goals.
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.
Get a complimentary Metabolic Profiling assessment and a 30-minute consultation with a MetPro expert at metpro.co/rttt
Previnex
Joint Health Plus from Previnex is clinically proven to reduce joint pain, joint stiffness,and improve joint flexibility in 7-10 days.
In fact, it is clinically proven to be up to 5 times more beneficial than glucosamine and chondroitin alone or in combination.
I saw immediate results when I started using Joint Health Plus and that’s why I reached out to Previnex to see if we could put together an offer for you guys.
If you’re suffering from joint pain or simply want to get a jump start on protecting your joint health as you get older, head to runnersconnect.net/joint and use the code RTTT15 to save 15% on your first order.
On this episode of the Run To The Top Podcast we are talking with Andrejs Birjukovs, a certified coach and multisport athlete whose latest book, “The Resilient Athlete”, ultimately argues that the true source of strength for any athlete who values performance and improvement isn’t talent, or commitment, or experience - it’s resilience.
Under the umbrella of this appreciation for resilient running, I ask Andrejs about:
And way more! Tune in for a fascinating conversation about the role that resilience plays in running.
This week’s show brought to you by:
BiOptimizers
Today’s episode is sponsored by Magnesium Breakthrough from Bioptimizers. Their industry-leading magnesium supplement helps you sleep better and reduce stress. For an exclusive offer for Run to the Top listeners, go to magbreakthrough.com/runtothetop and use the code Run10 to save 10%.
LMNT
LMNT is 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.
While conventional wisdom suggests runners may peak as early as in their 20s, many amateur and elite runners alike are running their best well into their 30s, 40s, and beyond.
Some of these high-performing athletes may not even start running until later in life but manage to perform at incredible levels.
These athletes are proof that you can find success at any age and today’s show is going to explore how runners of all ages and experience levels can find success at running.
This one is for any runners out there, whether you’re a competitive high-school athlete or retired and just taking up running for the first time. We’ll go deep into what leads to long-term success in the sport with topics including:
And most importantly, we’ll cover how you can maximize your potential no matter where you are in your running journey. So let’s get into it!
This week’s show brought to you by:
MetPro
Using Metabolic Profiling, MetPro’s team of experts analyzes your metabolism and provides an individualized approach to obtaining your goals.
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.
Get a complimentary Metabolic Profiling assessment and a 30-minute consultation with a MetPro expert at metpro.co/rttt
NuNee
Struggling with Runners Knee? NuNee is an innovative new product designed specifically to treat Runner’s Knee. In fact, independent clinical research has shown that NuNee helped 9 of 10 runners start running again, immediately, without knee pain.
Unlike other knee sleeves and supports that use compression, NuNee’s unique design relieves the pressure on your patella (knee cap), which provides immediate relief and aids your recovery.
To learn more head to runnersconnect.net/NuNee. And to make it easy, the discount code RTTT50 will automatically be applied so you’ll save 50%. Even better, they offer a full money-back guarantee if you don’t experience immediate relief.
"Long Run To Glory" chronicles the remarkable morning of August 5, 1984, when four legendary marathoners, Joan Benoit, Grete Waitz, Ingrid Kristiansen, and Rosa Mota, converged for the historic Women's Olympic Marathon in Los Angeles.
These women had already shattered records and dominated the running scene for half a decade, revolutionizing the sport in the process. Their journeys, rivalries, and the inaugural Women's Olympic Marathon are vividly depicted in this gripping account of athletic prowess and determination.
In today’s episode of Run To the Top, we are joined by the author of “Long Run To Glory”, Stephen Lane to talk about:
And much more! Tune in for a reflection on one of the most interesting and pivotal moments in long-distance running history.
This week’s show brought to you by:
TimeLine Nutrition
Timeline Nutrition has developed a groundbreaking product called Mitopure that revitalizes your mitochondria, which create energy in nearly every cell in your body 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.
BiOptimizers
Today’s episode is sponsored by Magnesium Breakthrough from Bioptimizers. Their industry-leading magnesium supplement helps you sleep better and reduce stress. For an exclusive offer for Run to the Top listeners, go to magbreakthrough.com/runtothetop and use the code Run10 to save 10%.
AG1
If you’re someone who struggles to get in all the fruit and veggies you need, or who wants to get more consistent but always falls off, or you end up finding tons of fruits and veggies gone bad in the fridge, AG1 will make it simple and delicious. 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.
Running can be an isolating sport. It can also be a sport where we just barely get by with what we are doing.
In an effort to bring our athletes together and hold each other accountable while also creating new and lasting habits, we started a series of monthly challenges.
We focused on attainable challenges that focused more on feeling the benefits than being perfect. No better way to make a habit stick!
On today’s podcast we dig into:
Doing the little things or making time for strength can pay off, but we have to see it for ourselves sometimes. Tune-in and then let us know - would you be up for the challenge?
ARMA
With fall weather and big races on the horizon, strengthening your immune system is critical to staying healthy and maximizing your performance.
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
You can check out all the research for yourself at tryarmra.com/RTTT. Plus, to make it easier for you to personally experience the benefits, we’ve worked out a deal where you can save 15% off your first order.
Previnex
The repetitive stress inflicted on your joints from running can slowly break down joint cartilage and reduce flexibility, which creates a vicious cycle of further breakdown and pain.
That’s why I started researching how I could start to protect my joints as I got older and this lead me to Joint Health Plus from Previnex.
If you’re suffering from joint pain or simply want to get a jump start on protecting your joint health as you get older, head to runnersconnect.net/joint and use the code RTTT15 to save 15% on your first order.
How should your diet change when injured?
Do you eat less to offset training less? Do you eat more to give your body extra nutrients to aid in the recovery process? What about antiinflammatory foods - do they help or hinder? And are there any supplements that can help?
In today’s episode, we’re bringing you a never published episode we recorded with the late professor Kevin Tipton.
Kevin was a Senior Lecturer in Exercise Metabolism in the School of Sport and Exercise Sciences at The University of Birmingham and an Assistant Professor, Department of Surgery, at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston.
Sadly, Kevin passed away last year but we still wanted to share this episode with you since it’s so helpful and packed with valuable information all runners can use when they are injured.
Kevin’s passion for his work, his dedication to science and research, and most importantly his compassion and caring for others shines through in this interview.
We hope that you enjoy and walk away with some actionable advice so that food can be an asset and a source of pleasure—rather than a source of stress—during an already trying time.
You’ll learn…
This week’s show brought to you by:
MetPro
Using Metabolic Profiling, MetPro’s team of experts analyzes your metabolism and provides an individualized approach to obtaining your goals.
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.
Get a complimentary Metabolic Profiling assessment and a 30-minute consultation with a MetPro expert at metpro.co/rttt
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.