Run to the Top Podcast | The Ultimate Guide to Running

Have you ever gotten a DNF? Sometimes quitting in the middle of a race is undoubtedly the right thing to do. Other times, you will be full of regret when you do. Either way, it will sting for a while…

Recovery can be a tricky balance for a runner. In order to train well, we sometimes have to train tired and under-recovered. But if we dig ourselves too deep into a hole of stressful training, it mig…

If you’ve been running for any length of time, you’ve probably heard of the term “running cadence”. You may have even tried to improve yours.

However, is it possible you’re falling victim to one of t…

From what to eat before runs to how much macros and calories we need to properly fuel and recover without gaining weight, running nutrition can often seem complicated and difficult to follow.

Sports …

How much do you rely on the data from your running watch? Do you analyze all the data it gives you after every run?

In this Run to the Top episode, we’re going to take an in-depth look at how much yo…

How often do you train for the mental challenges of running? Do you spend just as much time working on your mental prep as you do your physical preparation?

You’re not alone if you’ve never even thou…

But then there are those runs that leave…

There are several strategies for scheduling and executing tune up races and when done right, they can enhance your fitness and boost your confidence for the big day.  

But, if they’re not done right,…

We in…

How do you advance from being a good runner to a really good runner? You’re not a beginner runner any more and you are ready to take it to the next level and stretch to your potential.

On today’s Run…

With it being cold and flu season (and still in the midst of a pandemic), how should you adjust your running if you get sick?

Do you need to stop completely, merely adjust your hard training days, or…

India Cook is a mentor on the board of advisors of the Coaches of Color Initiative, founded by Matt Fitzgerald’s 80/20 Endurance Team with the goal of improving diversity in endurance sports.  

India…

Whether you're training for your first 5k or looking for those last few workout secrets to help you blast a new PR, this episode is for you.

Coach Claire will help you…

1. Understand the specific physi…

Unlike runners in their 20s and 30s, older runners are often walking that tightrope between performance, potential and overall health and wellness. 

Running is still a battle to perform your best, bu…

As New Year’s resolutions start to face their first test after the first easy week, were you doomed to fail from the start?

Behavioral scientists suggest that true behavior change comes in 5 stages. …

We’ve all heard stories about runners who’ve collapsed during a race from a heart issue. The question is, are these instances a statistically anomaly or does training hard actually increase our risk …

It’s the start of the new year and of course that means reflection and goal planning.

So, on today’s Run to the Top, I’m going to go over how to plan the optimal year of training and why it’s critica…

Are you ready to layer up and brave the cold for some winter running?

If so, here are some essential tips for running in the winter that will make your runs a whole lot easier, safer and help you ada…