Run to the Top Podcast | The Ultimate Guide to Running

Learning how to properly fuel before and after your runs can be a tricky piece of the running puzzle to figure out since there’s no one correct answer for everyone.

It’s no surprise then that …

While you might not have been able to join is in-person for our first in-person retreat of 2023, Coach Andie and Coach Michael talk in-depth about some of the biggest lessons both our attendees and…

Why does it make sense to Ethiopian runners to get up at 3am to run up and down a hill? 

Who would choose to train on almost impossibly steep and rocky terrain, in hyena territory? 

And how come Ethi…

One of the most difficult concepts to master as a runner is that you don’t need to be running faster, longer or harder every time out to improve. 

In fact, sometimes running just below or slower than…

Did you train “harder than ever” for your last race and still come up short?

Are you a masters runner who feels like your times are going in the wrong direction and you need to “right the ship”?

That…

Periodization is one of the most important training concepts that helps runners break through plateaus.

Once you stop training race-to-race and focus on how all your seasons fit together, huge…

Have you ever been curious about hearing from the families of Olympic-level endurance athletes? Perhaps, you’ve been curious about the roles they played, the support they provided, and the insights…

The marathon isn’t just a physical beast, it’s also a mental battle against yourself. 

A lot of races can be lost in the last 10k simply because we aren’t mentally prepared.

On this week’…

For those who have ever thought they were too old or too unfit to compete in endurance sports, listen to this conversation with Hilary Topper. Growing up and even well into adulthood, Hilary did no…

On today’s coach chat podcast episode, we’re going to hear from RunnersConnect head coach Michael Hammond about the common struggles our athletes are facing right now and how we’re helping them overc…

It’s the beginning of February and that means most of us are in the midst of our training for spring races.

With races still a few months away, and the training starting to get difficult, this is a g…

Not including proper progression in your strength routines is one of the biggest reasons you may still be getting injured despite performing injury prevention routines and why your progress may have …

Angelo Poli is a Transformation Specialist and the creator of the MetPro system, an advanced methodology that analyzes a person’s specific response to diet and activity, and adjusts based on their pe…

Many of us enjoy nothing more than a cold beer on a hot day or a strong drink after a long work shift. 

However, what impact, if any, does this have on our training and racing goals? Obviously, you’r…

Nick ran cross country in high school, setting a 5k PR of 17:49 way back in 2005. But in 2012 he developed a severe case of achilles tendonitis which caused him to hang up the racing shoes for almost…

Do you have a goal time you’ve been eyeing but aren’t sure if and when it will be attainable? Or are you fairly new to running and wondering what to expect from your rate of improvement?

This is a fa…

There’s no doubt that winter running can be some of the most difficult months of training, especially if you have a big race coming up in April or May and you have to be focused on getting in the wor…

Welcome to our coach chat this week and our first podcast of the new year.

As we all try to get our 2023 started off on the right track, one of the first things we start to think about is tracking to…

When it comes to executing workouts, understanding aspects like pace, distance, and duration might already be at the top of your mind. But how much thought have you given to the importance of the res…

What are your thoughts on exogenous ketones? Are you familiar? Are you wondering what they have to do with running? Well, in this episode you are in for a treat.

Brian McMahon, runner and Chief Strat…