A to Z Running

This week on AtoZrunning:

We bring you week 1 of the 2024 Olympics and five of the most incredible races you’ve ever seen (or heard about!). We also answer a listener question about long runs and res…

This week on AtoZrunning: 

We connect the dots between finding fulfillment in challenge and wise training, reflecting on what it means for runners to do hard things. Then, the one and only comprehens…

This week on AtoZrunning: 

We take a look at the popular aphorism, do hard things, and reflect on the relationship between expectations, challenge, and running. We answer a listener question about fe…

This week on AtoZrunning: 

We continue last week’s discussion, this week taking a look at nutrition for runners. In the world of running, the last stop on the Diamond League before the Olympics, and …

This week on AtoZrunning:

We dive into Jason R. Karp’s book, “Run your Fat Off” beginning with a discussion about how running impacts your metabolism. In the world of running, the Paris Diamond leagu…

This week on AtoZrunning:

We talk with Olympic Trials Steeplechase champ Kenneth Rooks about facing reality, visualizing success, and running your own race. In the world of running, part 2 of the US …

This week on AtoZrunning:

American Record Holder Diego Estrada joins the show again to discuss overtraining and gives insightful advice. We answer a listener question about how to train as a new and …

This week on AtoZrunning:

We discuss overtraining and how incredibly easy it is to find ourselves burned out or injured. We also answer a listener question about heat vs. humidity. In the world of ru…

This week on AtoZrunning:

We discuss what it means to practice running and where every runner needs to begin each training season. We also answer a listener question about training in super shoes. In…

This week on AtoZrunning:

We discuss exactly why the record books have been completely rewritten in recent years. We also answer a listener’s question about the life of super shoes. In the world of r…

This week on AtoZrunning:

We talk with recent 25k champ Betsy Saina about dealing with discomfort. We also answer a listener question about training adaptations and advantages from heat. In the world…

Today on AtoZrunning:

We interview recently-crowned 25k champ Diego Estrada about his recent running rebirth. We also answer listener questions about mental race strategies. In the world of running, …

Today on AtoZrunning:

We get an exclusive look at two elites pre-race routine before the US 25k championships. We answer a listener’s question about the science of humidity. In the world of running, …

Today on AtoZrunning:

We discuss a massive review of the effects of heat and humidity on performance. We also answer a listener question about pre-hydrating before races. In the world of running, as …

Today on AtoZrunning:

We take a look at the physics of wind to consider why it does what it does to runners and what we might want to do about that. We also answer a listener question about Marathon …

Today on AtoZrunning:

We interview recent Olympic qualifier Dakotah Lindwurm about three things that carried her from a division 2 walk-on to an Olympian. We also answer a listener question about whe…

This week on AtoZrunning: We finish our series on wise decisions by taking a close look at ways to manage energy, emotion, and stress. We also answer a listener question about cool down jogs after ha…

Today on AtoZrunning:

We continue examining wise decisions, this week looking at conscious awareness and the dangers of outside influences on our decision-making. We also answer a listener question a…

Today on AtoZrunning:

We begin a series on Loehr and Ohlsson’s Wise Decisions, focusing first on what they call reality-distorting mechanisms, otherwise known as the lies we tell ourselves. We answer…

This week on AtoZrunning:

Adam Homolka of Endurance Rehab joins us again to talk about some of the fascinating differences in treadmill technology and how to make use of it. We answer a listener qu…