The Knighton Runs Podcast
Coach Chris Knighton helps passionate athletes run faster marathons and develop the confidence to take on any life challenge.
You'll leave each episode of The Knighton Runs Podcast with clear next steps to follow and the inspiration you need to improve your running immediately.
If we can run faster marathons, we can do anything.
Discover more at https://knightonruns.com/
- Update frequency
- every 9 days
- Average duration
- 22 minutes
- Episodes
- 82
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2024
22 | You Get What You Deserve
Every one has highs and lows, but ultimately you get what you deserve. When you take a zoomed-out view of who you are luck has very little to do with your situation. You become what you strive to be.
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21 | Believe in Yourself
To run your best marathon, you need to show up to the starting line believing 100% in yourself. In this episode, I share actionable steps you can take to develop your sense of certainty in the lead u…
20 | Understanding The Marathon Taper
As I record today's episode, the Chicago and Boston Marathons are just two weeks away. Here I riff on the marathon taper and three reasons why it can help you run the best race of your life.
Coach Ch…
19 | Becoming an athlete
One of the biggest joys I get from coaching others is helping them transition from being just a runner to becoming an athlete. I did not pick up running or any sports until well into my adult life. G…
18 | Going beyond finishing times
When runners focus purely on their finishing times, they close themselves off to the awesome experiences that can be found in competition, challenging courses, and going outside their comfort zone. I…
17 | Five Ways to Be More Generous through Running
I was recently inspired by the practice Vincent Pugliese calls "The Hour of Giving," to make generosity a clear focus of my life. Passionate runners are great at chasing their own personal goals, but…
16 | The power of teamwork
I was nearly in tears last night after my high-school team's cross country meet. In this episode, I share a story about dedication, perseverance, and the power of teamwork.
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15 | The right way to warm up
Warming up before your race is essential to performing your best. The timing of the warm-up is critical but unfortunately many athletes get it wrong. In this episode, I share how to make your warm-up…
14 | Why you should run tune-up races before your next marathon
In this episode, I talk about why you should sign up for two "tune-up" races before your next marathon. I discuss the many benefits of running tune-up races, how to schedule them, and share two diffe…
13 | Five strategies all runners should implement
In this episode, I share my top five strategies that all runners should be implementing if their goal is to get faster. Along the way, I expose some common strategies that simply DON'T work.
Coach C…
12 | The ebb and flow of fitness
Your job as an athlete is to take the steps necessary to unlock your talent and then step out of the way to give it the opportunity to shine. You never know when the talent inside of you is going to …
11 | Three questions to change your life
Are you living the athletic life you want now? Or is your focus misaligned with your most important goals and values? Join Coach Chris for this exercise in designing your best running life.
Coach Ch…
10 | You are better than your last workout
Runners tend to think in the short term about their past performances and define themselves by their last run, workout, or race. But you are far more than just your last run. Whether it went well or …
9 | Training for life
Each running season builds upon the next when you give it the opportunity to do so. I train athletes for life, not train them for races. Here's why.
Coach Chris Knighton | Marathon Coach
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8 | Do you have faith?
Do you have faith in your training? Or are you uncertain? Relinquishing control and believing in the path you are following can make the day to day of running so much more enjoyable. When you follow …
7 | Four aspects of success in sport
There are four aspects of success in sport. Two are within your control and two are outside your control. How can you focus on and improve what's in your circle of control?
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6 | Kelly Patterson - Becoming an Ultra-Marathoner at Zion Ultra 100K
Kelly Patterson is a Knighton Lion who spent the past six months training to become an ultra-marathoner. She came to Knighton Runs Coaching in Late 2020 as a new runner. She had just signed up for th…
5 | Kyle Robidoux - Umstead 100 Mile Endurance Run
Kyle Robidoux is an avid runner, skier, local beer enthusiast, and father who has worked tirelessly to ensure that he is not defined by the boundaries that others place on him and his vision.
Born in…
4 | Sidney Baptista - PYNRS Performance Streetwear
Sidney Baptista is an entrepreneur and community advocate passionate about leveraging running to create experiences and connect diverse communities.
He is the Founder of PYNRS Apparel Inc. and Pione…
3 | Liz Rock – TrailblazHers Run Co.
Liz Rock is the Co-Founder of TrailblazHers Run Co. and The Bra Run. She’s an organizer, marathoner, cyclist, and advocate for Womxn.
Join Chris and Liz for a conversation about founding a run crew,…