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A to Z Running

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!

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Update frequency
every 6 days
Average duration
57 minutes
Episodes
293
Years Active
2019 - 2025
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Feeding the Wolves w/ Fernando Cabada

Feeding the Wolves w/ Fernando Cabada

This week, US champ and record-holder Fernando Cabada joins us to discuss the competitive urge and finding worth, and in his words, how we feed the wolves inside us.

After that, we share world of run…

01:15:41  |   Tue 20 Jun 2023
Working Harder isn't Always Better (w/ Nell Rojas)

Working Harder isn't Always Better (w/ Nell Rojas)

Up next, we talk with US champion and pro marathoner Nell Rojas about how to better approach the idea of working harder.

After that, we share world of running updates about the unparalleled success o…

01:10:30  |   Tue 13 Jun 2023
Running by Feel is NOT Running by Effort

Running by Feel is NOT Running by Effort

This week, we discuss further what running by effort should look like and why we so easily get it wrong with examples from training, racing, and the recent Bayshore Marathon.

After that, we share wor…

01:04:45  |   Tue 06 Jun 2023
Shoe Drop, Overuse Injury, & Marathon Builds (Monthly Q & A)

Shoe Drop, Overuse Injury, & Marathon Builds (Monthly Q & A)

This week, we answer listener questions about shoe choices, marathon long run builds, and more, including an exclusive Bayshore Marathon report..

After that, we share world of running updates about t…

01:26:28  |   Wed 31 May 2023
Developing Relentless Intuition w/ Molly Bookmyer

Developing Relentless Intuition w/ Molly Bookmyer

This week, elite marathoner Molly Bookmyer discusses how to be intuitive in and out of running.

After that, we share world of running updates about making track exciting at the Night of 10,000m PBs, …

01:11:11  |   Tue 23 May 2023
Training in the Gap: Recovery and Maintenance

Training in the Gap: Recovery and Maintenance

This week, we wrap up the training periods series with the final topic: recovery and maintenance.

After that, we share world of running updates about the USATF 25k championships, a new 100k record, a…

01:08:15  |   Tue 16 May 2023
The Best Possible Race Week

The Best Possible Race Week

This week, continuing the training periods series, we discuss the final period–sharpening and racing–and how to maximize it for the best race possible.

After that, we share world of running updates a…

01:07:59  |   Tue 09 May 2023
Maintenance, Shorts, & Marathon Speed (Monthly Q and A)

Maintenance, Shorts, & Marathon Speed (Monthly Q and A)

This week, we answer listener questions about long runs during maintenance, shorts vs. tights, and marathon speed.

After that, we share world of running updates about the latest sub-4 high schooler, …

00:55:52  |   Tue 02 May 2023
Joining Strength and Speed

Joining Strength and Speed

This week, we move to the next topic in our training periods series, a look at the strength period and race development.

After that, we share world of running updates about the London marathon and ot…

01:22:29  |   Tue 25 Apr 2023
What is good aerobic condition?

What is good aerobic condition?

This week, we introduce the second installment in our series on training periods: aerobic conditioning and how to grow it. During this series, we are discussing what each period is and looks like, wh…

01:20:43  |   Tue 18 Apr 2023
How to Build the Best Base

How to Build the Best Base

Up next, we begin a new series on the different periods of training and what they should look like, starting this week with the Building Period.

After that, we share world of running updates about so…

01:02:20  |   Tue 11 Apr 2023
Solving an Underdiagnosed Condition w/ Dr. Maskill

Solving an Underdiagnosed Condition w/ Dr. Maskill

This week, Dr. John Maskill joins us again to discuss exertional compartment syndrome–one of the most underdiagnosed conditions–and its solution. 

After that, we share world of running updates about …

01:00:17  |   Tue 04 Apr 2023
HR Data, Pacing Charts, & Nagging Injuries (Monthly Q & A)

HR Data, Pacing Charts, & Nagging Injuries (Monthly Q & A)

For this monthly Q&A, we answer listener questions about HR data, pacing charts, and nagging injuries.

After that, we share world of running updates about Australia’s top marathoners’ favorite workou…

00:54:15  |   Tue 28 Mar 2023
Recovery Series: Laser, Dry-Needling, and More

Recovery Series: Laser, Dry-Needling, and More

This week, we conclude our several-week recovery series with a look at laser, dry needling, ultrasound, and electrical stimulation--therapies that account for the majority of the main interventions u…

01:04:59  |   Tue 21 Mar 2023
Recovery Series: Myofascial Release

Recovery Series: Myofascial Release

This week, we address the next installment in the recovery series: myofascial release and soft-tissue therapies.

After that, we share world of running updates about NCAA championships, Nagoya maratho…

01:21:14  |   Tue 14 Mar 2023
Make-up miles, baking soda, and swimming (Monthly Q & A)

Make-up miles, baking soda, and swimming (Monthly Q & A)

This week, we answer listener questions like whether to make-up mileage missed, what is the performance benefit of baking soda, how to balance running and swimming, and more!

After that, we share wor…

00:50:57  |   Tue 28 Feb 2023
Recovery Series: HOT & COLD

Recovery Series: HOT & COLD

This week, we continue the recovery series with an examination of the effects of hot and cold therapies.

After that, we share world of running updates about USA indoor track championships, World cros…

01:10:05  |   Tue 21 Feb 2023
Recovery Series: REST

Recovery Series: REST

This week, we kickoff our series on recovery methods with a discussion on the first element in the RICE approach--rest. We identify what manner of considerations warrant rest in various forms.

After …

00:49:17  |   Tue 14 Feb 2023
Achilles and Plantar Fascia w/ Dr. Maskill

Achilles and Plantar Fascia w/ Dr. Maskill

This week, orthopedic surgeon Dr. John Maskill discusses achilles and plantar fasciitis, including what runners need to know about how these things interact functionally.

After that, we share world o…

01:16:12  |   Tue 07 Feb 2023
Focus Techniques, Treadmill Problems, and GPS (Monthly Q & A)

Focus Techniques, Treadmill Problems, and GPS (Monthly Q & A)

This week, we answer listener questions about effort training on a treadmill, enduring hard workouts, GPS accuracy, and more.

After that, we share world of running updates about several new national …

00:56:39  |   Tue 31 Jan 2023
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