The RunRX Podcast
RunRX is the prescription for running pain-free. With two decades of teaching running technique, Coach Valerie knows a lot about how to run without pain. Coach Caroline works with Valerie on the mindset of the athletes in their membership. Join them as they answer questions and talk about topics that many runners have asked and some that they don't realize they should ask.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 12 minutes
- Episodes
- 315
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Stride Length and Cadence
Did you know your stride length and cadence can help you travel further, faster? Coaches Caroline and Valerie talk about both and how running the right way helps you not only to run pain-free but to …
Running in the Cold
In this episode, we talk about running in the snow, but we also discuss running on different terrains like sand and soft mud. Then, we dive into cold therapy and heat therapy and how it impacts your …
Strength in Running
What does running without muscles mean, and should you be doing strength training exercises to be better at running? We’re answering these questions and more in this strength-filled episode.
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What Does Running Feel Like?
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A common complaint we hear from students when they first get started in our membership program is that they don’t feel like they are actually running. In this candid episode, Coa…
Should You Run with an Injury?
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Can you run with an injury? In this episode, Coach Valerie talks about her sprained ankle injury, what you should do if you have an injury, and whether or not it’s okay to run wh…
Cadence and Speed
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There is a right way and a wrong way to breathe while running. And, there is a difference between cadence and speed. Coaches Valerie and Caroline break it all down and explain wh…
Training Plans
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5Ks, and 10Ks, and marathons, oh my! Coaches Caroline and Valerie do a deep dive into training for marathons, the truth about heart rate increases, building the body up to being …
Stop Doing High Knees and Butt Kicks
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Is your running coach teaching you the wrong way to run? It’s very possible, and one way to tell is if they are using high knees and butt kicks in their drills. You’ve got to cha…
What about Plated Shoes and Insoles?
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Coach Valerie and Coach Caroline continue the discussion on what shoes to wear when you run. Spoiler alert - the answer is different for everyone. In this quick episode, they dis…
What's New in RunRXStrong?
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Coaches Valerie and Caroline discuss the new membership program and the importance of shifting your thoughts on running. Running is not a seasonal sport, and you must practice ru…
Can You Catch Up on Your Workout?
Spoiler alert! You can not catch up on running exercises. So what can you do if you miss a workout training? The truth is, you just keep going when you do come back to running. That is why your found…
What Shoes Should I Buy?
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It’s not the shoes that make the runner. In fact, the shoes can actually be what hurts the runner. More impact on your body is never the goal if you hope to run pain-free. Coach …
Videoing Your Run
Why should you video your run? For starters, until Coach Valerie can see how you run, she can’t help you improve your technique. This isn’t about judgment, it’s about changing your movements so that …
What Is RunRX?
In this episode Coach Valerie tells the story of how the RunRX brand came to be. She shares her story about how when she began running, there were a lot of running injuries. Valerie also discusses th…
What Is the RunRX Podcast About?
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In this episode, Coach Valerie and Coach Caroline discuss what the RunRX Podcast is, what people can expect from the future episodes, and share a little bit about their backgroun…