Run to the Top Extra Kick Podcast | Answers to Your Running Questions
Ever wish you could ask your running questions to our staff of expert coaches? How about listen in on questions your fellow runners have? Now you can with the RunnersConnect Extra Kick Podcast! Our coaches will give in-depth answers to your running questions 5 days per week. Get actionable lessons in our bite-sized podcast while you run, when you’re at the gym, and on your commute
- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 8 minutes
- Episodes
- 100
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2021
Cadence - is 180 really a magic number
Running Cadence - why you should not try to chase a magic number? What are the problems with 180 strides per minute? Coach Hayley explains in today's podcast episode.
The Benefits Of Training By Effort
What are the problems that come into play when you train just by pace? In today's episode, Coach Hayley talks about training by effort and how they can benefit you. Tune in now!
Mastering Your Mind When You Want to Quit
Do you feel like something is holding you back mentally to complete the workout well? When things get tough, do you become mentally more stronger or do you give up? In this episode, Coach Claire shar…
Hill Sprints To Improve Form
How to improve your running form with hill sprints? When to incorporate these workouts in your training schedule? How many hill sprints should you do per session? Find out in today's podcast from Coa…
The 10 Day Training Cycle
What is a 10 day training cycle? What are its pros and cons? Who can apply this pattern in their marathon training cycle? In today's episode, Coach Claire shares tips to make this concept work for yo…
There Are No Guarantees In This Sport
Why there is no guarantee that we can always get the expected result in this sport? In this podcast, Coach Dylan talks about how certain things can affect the outcome of our races and what we can do …
You Might Be Strength Training Too Much
How much strength training does a runner need? How much is too much? When is the best time to strength train and what kind of exercises should runners do? Coach Claire clarifies in today's episode.
Running with Allergies
Runners can suffer from seasonal allergies at any time. So, how to prevent or treat them right? In today's episode, Coach Laura discusses 10 ways to fight allergies effectively. Tune in now!
Why you should include plyometrics in your training program
What are plyometrics? Why should a distance runner do plyometrics exercises? How can you benefit from plyometrics training? Find out in today's episode.
Is it possible to go too easy on easy days
What is the purpose of easy running days? Is it possible to do easy runs too easy? What are the drawbacks of doing easy runs too quickly? Find out in today's podcast!
Who Wears Short Shorts
Why runners wear short shorts? Do you know about the different types of shorts? Which one is best for men/women runners? Coach Claire explains in today's episode.
Pausing Negative Self Talk
Why you need to pause negative self talk during bad races or when not feeling great? How to use self talk to benefit your training? In today's podcast episode, Coach Dylan talks about how to prevent …
Niggles, Injuries and Seeking Help
The aches and pains from running - How to tell whether is it just a niggle or a true injury? When to see a specialist? Coach Laura explains in today's podcast.
Why You Get More From a Bad Workout Than You Think
Why perfect workouts are not always possible? How a bad workout could actually bring more benefits to your race day performance? Coach Hayley explains in today's podcast.
Mobility vs Flexibility
Mobility vs Flexibility - What's the difference? Coach Claire explains in today's ExtraKick daily podcast episode.
Creating Long Lasting Habits
What you can do to create long lasting habits that help make big positive changes in your physical and mental health? Coach Dylan explains in today's podcast.
Winter workouts inside
Coach Laura shares her favorite tips for training indoors during this winter season in today's podcast episode. Listen now!
Creating Good Habits During the Base Phase
In today's podcast, Coach Dylan shares some great tips to create good habits that lays strong foundation for future training and racing. Listen now!
Treating Running Injuries
In today's episode, Coach Claire discusses about using ice as an running injury treatment. In particular, can ice help in achilles tendon injuries? Find out now!
Tempo and VO2 Max Workouts for the Road or Track
How to do tempo and VO2 Max workouts for the road or track? What pace to follow for these sessions? Coach Hayley explains in today's podcast.