Andi and Zach--runners, coaches, and founders of atozrunning.com --dive into distance running from every angle. Training tips and racing recommendations? Staying healthy or recovering from injury? Stories of successes or tales of tragedies? It's all here!
What is the best way to mobilize? We answer that question in-depth with musculoskeletal specialist and mobility expert Phil Wharton. Additionally, we discuss the London Marathon elite only race and b…
Paul Chelimo (2016 Olympic 5k silver medal) joins Andi & Zach to discuss the depth of the need for and benefits from being patient and consistent as distance runners. What does that look like over th…
Dathan is back, this time joining Andi and Zach to discuss his recent retirement from professional running and complete transition into professional coaching.
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Olympic gold medalist, author, and motivational speaker Mary Wineberg joins Andi and Zach to talk about both the highs and the lows and where we can all find victory in running.
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Duo teams epitomize bringing the dream to those who can't find it alone. Jeff and Johnny Agar and Bill and Logan Johncock are two examples of father-son duo teams that have inspire millions while ach…
Olympic Trials marathoner (13th in 2020) and professional comedian Brittany Charboneau joins Andi and Zach to discuss the myriad uncommon ways to enjoy running. From role-casting on runs to sweeping …
Olympian and British champion Cindy Ofili joins Andi and Zach to discuss how to develop speed and what that looks like in a distance runner's training regimen. Tune in for additional conversation abo…
Nate Van Holten, more commonly known as Q, joins Andi and Zach to discuss notable and legendary moments and figures in running and track and field history. Listen for examples from humanity's best a…
Emily Oren and Leah Falland (previously O'Connor) spent the last year training together in West Michigan and are now moving to Boulder, CO to continue what they started, still under coach Dathan Ritz…
The Fitness Artist herself, Kaylin Russeau, joins us to sculpt an outstanding representation of what well-rounded strength and stability looks like for runners. It's practical, with specific examples…
Keira D'Amato (15:04 5k, 2:34 marathon, 32:33 10k) joins the show to discuss the rise to world class in her mid-30s after 10 years away from competitive running.
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5x Olympic qualifier (once the Tokyo games, happen, we'll change that to 5x Olympian!), oldest American Olympic runner, and many other accolades describe Abdi Abdirahman, our latest guest. Abdi share…
What does it take to thrive as a runner? If you missed the first two parts, go back and listen to episodes 39 and 40. This episode reveals the third and final element: general health and wellness - b…
The second installment in a 3-part running foundations series ("The 3 Keys to Thriving") explores strength and mobility from every angle and provides practical takeaways for all runners. This episode…
Whether you're looking to start a new foundation, repair some cracks, or check your foundation's integrity, we have distilled numerous schools of thought to give you simple explanations for fundament…
Rebuilding momentum not accidental. It is intentional. It is fought for, every inch. Olympic hopeful, John Cody Risch works toward forward motion as he trains and competes at the top level of America…
More Norwegian records fall, someone has run over 200 sub-3hr marathons, and colleges are cancelling sports. Andi and Zach then discuss the intersection of personality and performance. All resources …
We talk with 2:30 marathoner Obsie Birru, an elite runner with many accolades and a big heart. Obsie connects well with others through the sport, calling running a "language." She shares her journey …
BYU sub-4 miler Talem Franco joins Andi and Zach to talk about how his radioactive season almost went nuclear (before the shut-down) and what he's doing now (plus where he's headed next!).
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Sam Palmer (2:29 marathoner) shares the hard lessons we all have to learn in disappointment and insights into how an all-in mindset works and when a break is needed. Additionally, Andi and Zach discu…