On today’s show we’re helping you solve some common problems that only runners understand, including:
Runners are a tough group and we love that about the sport. We’re runners just like you and doing our part to help solve your most common running-related struggles.
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Qualia Senolytic
As a masters runner, I am always on the lookout to prevent (or at least slow down) many of the common performance declines that happen with age.
Qualia Senolytic is designed to selectively target and eliminate damaged or dysfunctional cells in the body, which are called senescent cells.
By removing these cells, senolytics aim to rejuvenate tissues, reduce inflammation, and reverse some aspects of aging.
Early research has shown senolytics can…
Ready to resist aging at the cellular level? Try Qualia Senolytic and use the code RTTT15 to save 15% off any purchase.
Slumber
There’s no denying that sleep is one of the most powerful factors to upgrading your overall health and running performance.
We all know it by now, but sometimes no matter how well-intentioned we are; getting good, quality sleep doesn’t come easy.
Sometimes you can’t get your mind to relax, other times you toss and turn all night. One way or another, it all leads to poor quality sleep.
That’s why we’ve partnered with Slumber, the leader in science-backed sleep supplements using CBN.
CBN is a hemp-derived melatonin alternative which promotes rest, relaxation, and sleep.
And it works.
In a recent 2024 study, participants who used Slumbers Deep Zzzs CBN Gummies for 30 days reported significant improvements in time to sleep, got 72 minutes of extra deep, and reported waking up 1.5 less times per night on average.
What I love most is that you can mix and match different formulations to specifically address your goals or your own struggles with sleep.
If you want to see the research and learn more about how these amazing CBN gummies can help improve your sleep, head to slumbercbn.com/runnersconnect
Plus, this link will get you 30% off.
Just about every runner has made the mistake of going too fast on a recovery run and paid the price. There’s a lot of things that we know we should do as runners and still get them wrong.
Coach Jeff brings his years of coaching experience to the show to share why runners make these 5 easy to fix mistakes:
You might think this list looks basic, and you’d be right. Even veteran runners screw up the easy stuff sometimes and fixing them can help you to make massive performance gains.
Marathon training is hard, so don’t screw up the easy stuff.
Training Pace Calculator: https://runnersconnect.net/long-and-easy-run-pace/
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This week’s show brought to you by:
MAS Iron
Outside of training deficiencies, low iron is one of the most common reasons for poor results during workouts and races.
Recent research indicates that almost 56% of male runners and 86% of female runners suffer from an iron deficiency that severely hampers performance.
The problem with eating iron-rich foods or supplementing with traditional iron supplements is that iron is notoriously difficult for the body to absorb and utilize.
In fact, only about 25% of dietary iron found in animal sources is absorbed while 17% or less of the iron from plant sources is absorbed.
But MAS Iron has found a way to combat these absorption issues to ensure you can get the iron you need for health and performance.
By combining the most efficiently absorbed form of elemental iron with clinically proven ingredients to aid in absorption, MAS Iron performs like no other iron product on the market.
In fact, clinical research has shown the combination of ingredients in MAS Iron can quadruple absorption and increase bioavailability by 30%, all while reducing GI issues by 50%.
Check out the research and the results for yourself at masedge.com/iron.
Runnersconnect fans will automatically save 20% on any purchase.
Previnex Joint Health Plus
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.
There’s an ongoing debate whether it’s harder to run in the heat or the cold; that’s a trick question because the answer is whatever you’re less prepared for.
Racing season is here and we want to help you prepare for any condition with topics like:
There’s nothing better than a cool and clear day with no wind but the truth is that this doesn’t happen very often. We’re joined by coach Andie on the show to talk about what you can do to get the best result possible in any weather.
How running in the cold impacts performance
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This week’s show brought to you by:
MAS Iron
Outside of training deficiencies, low iron is one of the most common reasons for poor results during workouts and races.
Recent research indicates that almost 56% of male runners and 86% of female runners suffer from an iron deficiency that severely hampers performance.
The problem with eating iron-rich foods or supplementing with traditional iron supplements is that iron is notoriously difficult for the body to absorb and utilize.
In fact, only about 25% of dietary iron found in animal sources is absorbed while 17% or less of the iron from plant sources is absorbed.
But MAS Iron has found a way to combat these absorption issues to ensure you can get the iron you need for health and performance.
By combining the most efficiently absorbed form of elemental iron with clinically proven ingredients to aid in absorption, MAS Iron performs like no other iron product on the market.
In fact, clinical research has shown the combination of ingredients in MAS Iron can quadruple absorption and increase bioavailability by 30%, all while reducing GI issues by 50%.
Check out the research and the results for yourself at masedge.com/iron. Runnersconnect fans will automatically save 20% on any purchase.
Pique
We’ve done quite a few podcast episodes on the performance benefits of caffeine.
But, if you’re like many runners I know, pre-run coffee often leaves you with jitters or stomach issues.
That’s why I was so excited when I found Nandaka by Pique—the ultimate coffee alternative designed to power your runs, your training, and your recovery.
So, what makes Nandaka different?
Most so-called “coffee alternatives” don’t actually provide functional energy. But Nandaka is built for endurance
Unlike coffee, which spikes your energy and leaves you crashing mid-run, Nandaka fuels you with steady, sustained endurance—no spikes, no crashes, just clean energy that lasts.
Nandaka provides its caffeine from fermented probiotic teas, which provide a slow-release caffeine that prevents jitters and gives you sustained release for those long runs workouts.
It also contains cordyceps mushrooms, which help boost VO2 max, delivering more oxygen to your muscles for better endurance
Plus, the probiotic teas mean no digestive distress like you often get with coffee.
If you’re tired of running on fumes—or worse, running on coffee crashes—it’s time to make the switch.
Right now, Pique is offering 20% off for life AND a free Starter Kit with your first purchase.
Go to Piquelife.com/run and start running on real energy today.
Your legs, your lungs, and your PRs will thank you
You may have never heard of Molly Bookmyer, but since overcoming two brain surgeries in 2015 she’s quickly becoming one of the top US Women’s Marathoners.
Molly opened up about her health struggles and her path to elite running with questions like:
Molly Bookmyer is currently a Oiselle sponsored athlete and two-time Olympic Marathon Trials Qualifier with a 2:28 personal best after winning the 2024 Twin Cities Marathon.
Molly finally considers herself healthy after a long stretch of sickness and injury and will be a name to look out for when she toes the line at this year’s London Marathon.
Molly Bookmyer 2024 Olympic trials athlete bio
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This week’s show brought to you by:
Qualia Senolytic
As a masters runner, I am always on the lookout to prevent (or at least slow down) many of the common performance declines that happen with age.
Qualia Senolytic is designed to selectively target and eliminate damaged or dysfunctional cells in the body, which are called senescent cells.
By removing these cells, senolytics aim to rejuvenate tissues, reduce inflammation, and reverse some aspects of aging.
Early research has shown senolytics can…
Ready to resist aging at the cellular level? Try Qualia Senolytic and use the code RTTT15 to save 15% off any purchase.
MAS Iron
Outside of training deficiencies, low iron is one of the most common reasons for poor results during workouts and races.
Recent research indicates that almost 56% of male runners and 86% of female runners suffer from an iron deficiency that severely hampers performance.
The problem with eating iron-rich foods or supplementing with traditional iron supplements is that iron is notoriously difficult for the body to absorb and utilize.
In fact, only about 25% of dietary iron found in animal sources is absorbed while 17% or less of the iron from plant sources is absorbed.
But MAS Iron has found a way to combat these absorption issues to ensure you can get the iron you need for health and performance.
By combining the most efficiently absorbed form of elemental iron with clinically proven ingredients to aid in absorption, MAS Iron performs like no other iron product on the market.
In fact, clinical research has shown the combination of ingredients in MAS Iron can quadruple absorption and increase bioavailability by 30%, all while reducing GI issues by 50%.
Check out the research and the results for yourself at masedge.com/iron. Runnersconnect fans will automatically save 20% on any purchase.
Today, we’re getting a behind the scenes look into the most iconic event on the marathon racing calendar: the Boston Marathon.
Lauren Proshan is the Chief of Race Operations & Production for the Boston Athletics Association (BAA) and joins us on the show to help answer questions including:
We’re getting the inside scoop on what it takes to organize the entire marathon weekend including Lauren’s best tips to help you prepare to throw down in Beantown.
Boston Marathon Training Guide from Runners Connect
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This week’s show brought to you by:
Qualia Senolytic
As a masters runner, I am always on the lookout to prevent (or at least slow down) many of the common performance declines that happen with age.
Qualia Senolytic is designed to selectively target and eliminate damaged or dysfunctional cells in the body, which are called senescent cells.
By removing these cells, senolytics aim to rejuvenate tissues, reduce inflammation, and reverse some aspects of aging.
Early research has shown senolytics can…
Ready to resist aging at the cellular level? Try Qualia Senolytic and use the code RTTT15 to save 15% off any purchase.
Pique
We’ve done quite a few podcast episodes on the performance benefits of caffeine.
But, if you’re like many runners I know, pre-run coffee often leaves you with jitters or stomach issues.
That’s why I was so excited when I found Nandaka by Pique—the ultimate coffee alternative designed to power your runs, your training, and your recovery.
So, what makes Nandaka different?
Most so-called “coffee alternatives” don’t actually provide functional energy. But Nandaka is built for endurance
Unlike coffee, which spikes your energy and leaves you crashing mid-run, Nandaka fuels you with steady, sustained endurance—no spikes, no crashes, just clean energy that lasts.
Nandaka provides its caffeine from fermented probiotic teas, which provide a slow-release caffeine that prevents jitters and gives you sustained release for those long runs workouts.
It also contains cordyceps mushrooms, which help boost VO2 max, delivering more oxygen to your muscles for better endurance
Plus, the probiotic teas mean no digestive distress like you often get with coffee.
If you’re tired of running on fumes—or worse, running on coffee crashes—it’s time to make the switch.
Right now, Pique is offering 20% off for life AND a free Starter Kit with your first purchase.
Go to Piquelife.com/run and start running on real energy today.
Your legs, your lungs, and your PRs will thank you