A to Z Running

Today on AtoZrunning:

• Effort is finite. What does this mean for distance runners and what we here call the first key to thriving.

• We answer a listener question about flat legs during pre-race tap…

Today on AtoZrunning:

We interview Liz Fanco who shares how she helps other runners transform themselves through sport and the race experience.

We answer a listener question about the best order of r…

This week on AtoZrunning:

We throw back to one of our first interviews, a conversation with Coach Hodge about how to run faster without trying harder

We also answer a listener question about how to p…

This week on AtoZrunning:

Runners are always talking about our workouts, good, bad, or otherwise. Do they tell us anything meaningful, though? We’ll tackle this one.

We answer a listener question abo…

This week on AtoZrunning:

• Olympic trials top 10 finisher Nathan Martin joins the show again to relay his amazing experience at the trials as well as recent journey leading him to it. 

• We answer a…

This week on AtoZrunning:

• In further reflection on the topic of goals and finding meaning, we share a compelling lesson from author, speaker, and coach John O’Sullivan’s Every Moment Matters.

• Al…

This week on AtoZrunning:

• We share both the results of and the experience participating in the US Olympic Trials Marathon

• We also answer a listener question about shoe drops and knee pain

• In t…

This week on AtoZrunning:

• Under Armour pro runner Robert Downs joins the show to talk about rethinking change and obstacles

• We answer listener questions about max heart rate as well as splitting …

This week on AtoZrunning:

We finish our examination of change and Brad Stulberg’s book by sharing practical actions,  including how to practice responses and what it looks like to ask for help, among…

Today on AtoZrunning:

• What does identity have to do with change? A lot, according to Brad Stulberg, and we examine how he breaks it down in the second section of his book.

• How do carbon super sho…

Today on AtoZrunning:

We continue our series on change by examining mindset, the first section of Brad Stulberg’s book

Also, we answer a listener’s question about when to lift weights

In the world of…

Today on AtoZrunning:

We kickoff a new series on change, examining Brad Stulberg’s newest book Master of Change and how we might apply those principles to this new year with its new goals

We also ans…

Today on AtoZrunning:

For this special release episode, we interview Under Armour pro runner Willy Fink to talk about the ingredients for success for runners. Fink shares both his experiences as a pr…

Today on AtoZrunning:

• We conclude our series examining training by effort with our final conversation, this time with Sara, and the most succinct and clear articulation of this approach to date!

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Today on AtoZrunning:

Two more athletes talk about success and satisfaction and what it looks like to be comfortable in the mess and perform well

And We answer a question about preparing for a 50k ra…

Today on AtoZrunning:

Ally, Craig, and Laura help us dig deeper into the challenges of effort-based training and racing, whether new runners only just getting started or long-time runners many years …

What does it take to be a patient rather than greedy runner? Pete has thoughts on that and more.

Also, a question about long runs and fueling in training.

In the world of running, the BU opener for i…

Today on AtoZrunning:

We continue the series on how to run by effort. This week’s guest shares insights like how she learned when to go and when to rest

Also, we share thoughts about how to return fr…

Today on AtoZrunning:

We keep talking about this idea of training by effort, and you’re likely wondering: does it actually work? And if so, how do you get there? We’ve got a great way to answer those…

Today on AtoZrunning:

Zach Panning is back on the show to unpack race prep and strategy for different types of races on the track, cross country, and on the roads.

In the world of running, an unlikel…