Run to the Top Podcast | The Ultimate Guide to Running
A running podcast designed to motivate and help runners of every level, speed, and age run their best. It provides tips, training advice, and inspiration from the RunnersConnect coaching community.
Episodes
The #1 Easy Pace Mistake That Wrecks Your Fall Marathon Training
Welcome back to Run to the Top! After a year-long break, we're back with a new format, a new permanent co-host in Coach Sara, and a lineup of new segments designed to make this show more interactive and more useful for your training. Most runners start fall marathon training by adding miles. The intention is right, but the execution goes wrong immediately: their "easy" runs land in the gray zone,
Learning From Injury Setbacks to Run Smarter & Faster
Pretty much every runner deals with injury setbacks. The silver lining is that the recovery process can teach many important lessons. Coach Andie Cozzarelli joins us on the show to chat about her own injury setbacks and what you can learn from the recovery process. This is a special episode because after 13 amazing years, this will be the last episode of Run to the Top. If you're a longtime listen
Exploring The AI Running Revolution with Dr. John Holash and Dr. Cody Ray van Rassel
The technological revolution has taken over running. Dr. John Holash and Dr. Cody Ray van Rassel are specialists in exercise physiology at the University of Calgary. We brought them on today's show to discuss topics including: What are some of the most exciting new technologies in athletics How the benefits of super shoes are measured What is the role of wearable technologies in advancing the spo
How Coach James McKirdy is Bringing the Pro Treatment to Everyday Runners
Coach James McKirdy is bringing the pro treatment to non-professional athletes by offering the McKirdy Micro Race series with services like personal pacing and bottle service. We brought James on to tell us all about how he's helping runners achieve personal bests including: What goes into creating a race designed to go fast Why he believes it's important for amateur runners to gain access to th
The Science Behind Ketones as Fuel Source with Founder of Ketone IQ Michael Brandt
Michael Brandt founded Ketone IQ after noticing its high metabolic efficiency to make fueling with ketones easier. We're bringing him on the show to chat all about ketones including: How he got started with Ketone IQ What are ketones and the differences between Ketone IQ and ketones produced naturally in your body The science behind using ketones as an energy source How to optimally include keton
Interview with Wayne Larden - TCS Sydney Marathon Race Director
The TCS Sydney Marathon is the newest Abbot World Marathon Major and we're joined by race director Wayne Larden to learn more about it. We'll answer questions like: How did the Sydney Marathon become a World Marathon Major? How to register for and get into the Sydney Marathon? What is the course like and can you run a fast time there? Why does the race start earlier in the morning than most major
How to Run with your Slower (or Much Faster) Friends
Running in groups adds a social element to training but it can be tricky finding a pace that works for everyone involved. Today's show is all about getting the most out of training in groups and we'll speak about: How to use training groups to help push harder in workouts or make them feel easier What types of runs are better suited to running in groups How to keep yourself from going too quick w
Running News: Marathon Results Roundup, Grand Slam Track Debut, NCAA Paying Athletes Directly and More
We're covering the top news stories in running on today's show, including a roundup of headlines including: Top American performances at the Boston Marathon Women's course records at both the London Marathon and Boston Marathon Alex Yee runs the fastest marathon by a pro triathlete Tokyo Marathon running out of water cups What happened at the first Grand Slam Track Meets Faith Kipyegon to attempt
Gear Up for Spring: Picking New Running Gear for the Warmer Weather Ahead
Springtime is here and the new season is a perfect time to update your running wardrobe. We're joined by Lynn Bourque, owner of the Runners Shop specialty store in Toronto, Canada with advice on finding gear that will keep you excited to run including: What to do with your worn out or winter gear When it might be time to replace your old running shoes What are the latest running trends in shoes
Runner Problems: Solving Common Struggles that Only Runners Understand
On today's show we're helping you solve some common problems that only runners understand, including: How to deal with a Black Toenail How to carry all of your gels and nutrition Dealing with all of the extra laundry from dirty workout gear Trying to tell if you're actually injured or just sore How to pack all you running gear for a trip What to do with your extra time on a rest day Runners are
Don't Screw up the Easy Stuff: Recovery Runs, Strength Training, Nutrition and More
Just about every runner has made the mistake of going too fast on a recovery run and paid the price. There's a lot of things that we know we should do as runners and still get them wrong. Coach Jeff brings his years of coaching experience to the show to share why runners make these 5 easy to fix mistakes: Overdoing recovery runs Ineffective strength training Rationalizing not having enough time
Time to Shine: How to Perform Your Best in Any Weather Conditions on Race Day
There's an ongoing debate whether it's harder to run in the heat or the cold; that's a trick question because the answer is whatever you're less prepared for. Racing season is here and we want to help you prepare for any condition with topics like: How much temperature affects running performance What is the impact of weather conditions like wind and rain Is there such a thing as perfect running
From 2x Brain Surgery Survivor to 2x Olympic Marathon Trials Qualifier: Molly Bookmyer
You may have never heard of Molly Bookmyer, but since overcoming two brain surgeries in 2015 she's quickly becoming one of the top US Women's Marathoners. Molly opened up about her health struggles and her path to elite running with questions like: How Molly overcame the odds to run a 2:28 marathon after two brain surgeries How she balances training as an elite with a full-time job When Molly re
Behind the Scenes at the Boston Marathon with Lauren Proshan, BAA Director of Operations & Production
Today, we're getting a behind the scenes look into the most iconic event on the marathon racing calendar: the Boston Marathon. Lauren Proshan is the Chief of Race Operations & Production for the Boston Athletics Association (BAA) and joins us on the show to help answer questions including: How many staff and volunteers it takes to put on a race for 30,000+ runners Why the race starts later in the
How to Master Running with Matt Fitzgerald
Matt Fitzgerald is the author of well-known books like 80/20 endurance and in his most recent book titled "Chasing Mastery", he provides 25 lessons to reach your full athletic potential. During the episode, we discussed topics including: What it means to achieve mastery of your sport What are the habits of elite athletes that succeed in reaching their full potential Why keeping your training fun
Mastering the Art of Carb Loading with Registered Dietician Travis Wilson
You're not going to gain much fitness in the last few days before a race but nailing your carb load can give a huge boost in performance. We're bringing together registered dietician Travis Wilson and running coach Andie Cozzarelli to help you master the art of the carb load with topics including: How long before race day you need to start increasing your carb intake How to know how many carbs yo
Unfinished Business: How to Embrace the DNF
Lots of runners fear the DNF (Did Not Finish) but you don't have to. On today's show, Cory and Hayley discuss why you should embrace the DNF. In this episode we talk about: When to consider a DNF Why pro runners DNF so often in races How to get back to the finish or back home if you DNF Adjusting your running goals after a DNF Overcoming mental challenges like anxiety and disappointment when a ru
Running Data Decoded: How to Use Common Performance Metrics to Maximize Your Training
It can be overwhelming trying to make sense of all the data on your running watch but understanding how to use this data in your training can be a game-changer. In today's show, we'll focus on how you can use this data to your advantage and answer questions like: What are the most valuable running metrics to pay attention to? What are these metrics calculated and what do they actually mean? How a
Mileage in the Bank: Can you Really Run More Now to Make up For Missed Runs Later
What if you could take a long break from running and not lose any fitness? The theory is simple; train harder now so that you have mileage "banked" for later when you might be training less. We'll look more closely at whether this could be an effective strategy with topics including: Why mileage matters for building aerobic fitness How long it takes to lose fitness during a break from training
Chipotle x Strava: The City Challenge - Motivating Runners One Burrito Bowl at a Time
Chipotle Mexican Grill has partnered with Strava to motivate runners across the globe with free burrito bowls and we're speaking with Vice-President of Brand Marketing, Stephanie Perdue, to find out more about this unique challenge. During the interview we chat all about the City Challenge, including: How runners competed to earn free Chipotle for a year Why participating runners get so competiti
Race Your Way to Fitness: How to Effectively Build Racing Into Your Training Program
There's no better preparation for race day than another race but the key is understanding how to schedule your races so that it enhances your training rather than getting in the way. We'll cover racing topics today that include: What separates a goal race from a tuneup race or other races in training How racing more can make you better prepared for your goal race How to pick the right race that
Underrated or Overrated: Trends in Running
The running boom has brought lots of changes, but which of these new trends are actually good for the sport? The RC team is bringing you another underrated or overrated episode focusing on trends in running, and we're bringing on coach Ruairi to answer questions like: Are running clubs a better way to meet people than dating apps? Should every running shoe have a carbon plate? Is too much data fr
Run the World on a Budget: How to Travel for a Race Without Spending Lots of Money
Running doesn't take a lot of equipment, but racing can be expensive. The cost of running a world major marathon or another race abroad can really add up but these are our 10 best tips to save a little money on costs such as: Travel expenses Nutrition and fueling Race day gear Food Transportation And more… While we are giving these tips, we still recognise that it's not going to make it cheap
Training Insights from Alex Ostberg, Assistant Coach at Bowerman TC & Former RC Coach
For today's show we're welcoming back a voice that should be familiar to longtime listeners, assistant coach at Bowerman TC and former RC coach Alex Ostberg. Alex is a seven-time All-American who holds PRs of 3:58 in the Mile, 7:49 in the 3k, and 13:18 in the 5k. He's back today to share training secrets from working with the fastest runners on the planet, including: What are the most important
The Best Marathons to Set a New Personal Best in 2025
Today, we're here to make your next marathon decision a little easier by breaking down the best and fastest marathons out there. Let this episode be your marathon guide in 2025 with topics including: How to choose the right marathon for you What makes some marathons faster than others How to research potential races What are our favourite American and International marathons There's nothing like
How to Deal with Getting Sick as a Runner
If you get sick, your body probably needs rest but how do you know how much rest to take and when to get back to normal training? This cold and flu season is the perfect time to prepare yourself since getting sick can be unavoidable. In this episode of the show we'll answer questions like: How to know if you're too sick to run How to adjust your training while you're sick and after recovering Whe
Nutrition Tips to hit your fitness goals in 2025
The New Year is the perfect time to set nutrition goals. Eating well will give you more energy for workouts and help with recovery. The nutrition team at Metpro is once again joining Run to the Top with topics like: Why nutrition goal-setting is important for athletes How to set an effective New Year's goal or resolution Why you might actually need to eat more if you have a goal to lose weight W
Seeing the World Through Running with the Founder of Go! Running Tours - Lena Andersson
For Lena Andersson, running is about more than health and fitness. It's a way to see the world that she's sharing through her tour company Go! Running Tours. Go! Running Tours is a global tour provider that connects traveling runners with like-minded locals who are passionate about sharing their culture. During this conversation, Lena chats about the story behind this tour group including: What
RC Spotlight with Bethany and TJ - How this Mother and Son Duo Each Won the Muleskinner 50 Miler Together
This athlete spotlight features two incredible athletes who each recently won the Muleskinner 50 miler. The kicker though, is that these co-champions are a mother and son due! Bethany and TJ are a true family of runners and you're going to love hearing about their story including answers to questions including: Why they picked the Muleskinner 50 miler to compete together How Bethany recovered fro
Overrated/Underrated - Healthy Habits for Runners
There's no doubt running is great for your health, but what healthy habits are good for your running? We're answering this with another edition of overrated or underrated to help you decide what other healthy habits you should be adopting to become a healthier and better runner. Joining us for this topic is DR. Richard Rosenfeld, an expert in lifestyle health and nutrition. He'll get into nutrit
Don't Get Left in the Dark: What Many of us Get Wrong About Running in Dark and Cold Winter Weather
Winter is coming, and that means you may be doing the majority of your training in the dark and cold depending on where you live. You don't have to let sunlight limit your training though! This episode is about how to get the most out of winter training; from a safety perspective and performance perspective. This includes answering questions such as: How your body reacts differently to running i
Running Shoe and Gear Picks with Robbe Reddinger from Believe in the Run
Believe in the Run is one of the top sites online for honest reviews of running gear and today's guest Robbe Reddinger knows a thing or two about running shoes. We couldn't think of a more qualified person to give running gear advice so we brought him on the show to chat about his top gear picks. Some of the topics we'll cover include: How the shoe testing process works What makes a good running
How Soon is too Soon to Start Running Again After a Marathon
This is the time of year when most marathon runners are finishing their goal races for the fall season. Once the excitement of this incredible accomplishment fades though, you might be left wondering when you should start running again. There's no simple answer here but ensuring that you give yourself enough time to recover both mentally and physically will help with preventing burnout or injury
Gut Instinct: How to Prevent GI Issues from Getting in the Way of your Running
It's a runner's worst nightmare being out on a run and suddenly GI issues strike. If you've been running long enough, there's a good chance that at some point you've eaten the wrong thing or just gotten unlucky and suffered this uncomfortable situation. So today, we're going to help you solve this problem! You'll learn… Why running can cause digestive problems How to fuel before your runs to mi
Trials and Triumph: How Jacob Heslington Overcame the Odds to Finish 21st at the US Olympic Marathon Trials
When Jacob Heslington was sitting in the ICU as a 21 year-old recovering from severe blod clots, he probably didn't imagine that only 9 years later he would be running in the Olympic Marathon Trials. Qualifying alone would have been an impressive feat. His success didn't stop there though. In only his 2nd ever marathon, Jacob managed to finish 21st in a time of 2:15 and while competing against a f
Evidence-based Ways to Stay Healthy as a Runner with Chiropractor Chantelle Maryuen
There's a lot of bad information out there when it comes to injury treatment and prevention. That's why it's so important to make sure you get information from a reliable source like today's guest, doctor of chiropractic Chantelle Maryuen. Chantelle works at the Runner's Academy clinic in Toronto, offering a variety of services helping runners with "striving to make striving for your goals a joyfu
Coach Ruairi Moynihan Shares his Favorite Workouts
Every run in a good training plan serves a purpose. That doesn't mean that you have to enjoy them all equally though. Even if you have performance goals, it can be a lot easier to stick to the plan if you enjoy the process. Today's show is all about giving you new workout ideas that you'll actually want to do. Coach Ruairi has more than a few ideas and he's sharing his favorite workouts to help gi
5x National Champion Sabrina Little: Finding Happiness Through Running
Sabrina Little is a 5x national champion ultra runner who happens to also be a professor of moral philosophy. During her career, when she wasn't breaking American records, she earned a Phd in Philosophy at Baylor University. More recently though, she published her book "the Examined run - why good people make better runners" all about how running fits into a happy and fulfilling life. Her book is
Practical Tips for Balancing Running With Your Busy Lifestyle
We get that you're busy, and finding a balance between training and life will probably make you a better runner than forcing your training at the expense of sleep or important life commitments. Life is unpredictable and it can be hard to find the right balance for you. Coach Jeff Gaudette is familiar with this struggle as a running coach and father of 4. While completing all of your easy runs and
One Gotta Go: Runner's Edition
We pride ourselves on bringing you informative content, but sometimes it's even more fun to throw that out the window and just talk about how much we love running. We're bringing the classic game of One Gotta Go to the Run to the Top Podcast and there will be plenty of tricky decisions to make. The goal is to choose among a group of beloved running items and imagine which one to give up forever if
Time to Taper: How to Get To Race Day Fresh and Avoid the Dreaded Taper Tantrums
Most training plans call for a reduction in mileage before your goal race but if you feel nervous and anxious during this time you're not alone. In fact, there's even a name for the emotional turbulence runners feel during this time and it's called the taper tantrums. If you're tapering for your next marathon right now or will be soon, it's important to remember your body needs this rest and not t
How Caffeine can Boost Performance as a Runner
Many runners already swear by their morning cup of coffee, but caffeine can also boost your running performance if used correctly. This effect works by reducing the perception of pain and increasing alertness on the run so that you may feel more comfortable running at faster paces. If this sounds too good to be true, it's even recommended by World Athletics as a legal performance enhancer. The key
Marathon Nutrition: Fueling Strategies for your Performance and Weight Management Goals
Marathon season is underway and that makes it the perfect time to dial in your nutrition and fuelling. We're huge fans of the team at Metpro because they use your personal metabolic profile to make nutrition recommendations to meet your specific goals. Diet and nutrition has a huge impact on running performance and that's why MetPro's lead dietician, Amber Velasquez, joins us to discuss how to fue
Road vs. Trails: Debating which Sport has the Better Athletes
Running has the power to create a strong sense of community, but when it comes to road running and trail running they have very little in common aside from putting one foot in front of the other. These sports require different skills and come with their own set of challenges. This is part of what makes them so much fun. While we love both of these sports, we thought it would be fun to debate who a
Race Day Simulation: How and Why to Mimic the Conditions of your Race in Training
If you're preparing for a fall marathon or other endurance race, then now is the perfect time to start practicing your race day. As the temperatures cool and you hit your peak training, the fatigue in your legs will help to simulate the feeling of racing without actually running the full race distance. It's super important to mimic the conditions of your goal event to prepare for the challenges of
Unlocking your Mental Running potential with Sports Psychology Practitioner Ashley Eckermann
Building mental toughness is one of the best ways to improve your running. Without any change in fitness, having good mental strategies can help you to unlock a new level of performance. This is the key to overcoming a setback or managing stressful situations that all runners face like pre-race nerves or balancing a hectic schedule. Ashley Eckermann is a former competitive triathlete and a noted p
A Runner's Guide to Getting Better When you're not Running
Even for the most dedicated runners, most of the day is not spent running and there's a lot you can do during this time to get better. If you run for an hour every day, that still leaves 23 hours in the day that can impact how you feel on your next run. The key to getting the most out of your workout is knowing what to do during the in-between times when you're not running. This episode will guid
Running Lingo Made Simple: Explaining Common Phrases Used by Runners
Running has a language of its own with terms that can range from obscure to downright hilarious. Training terms like tempo runs and fartleks can sound like gibberish if you're newer to the sport. We're probably even guilty on this show of using some of this running lingo without explaining first what it means. That ends today, because this show is all about helping you to understand common terms u
2024 Paris Olympics Athletics Preview
The Olympics is the biggest multi-sport competition in the world and perhaps the pinnacle of the sport for anyone in distance running. We gave you our picks for who would represent team USA before the Olympic trials and now we're back to preview the big finale. The Paris Olympics are sure to bring some interesting storylines featuring a huge depth of distance runners and some very hot conditions p
Overrated OR Underrated: Summer Training Edition
Summer is in full force and we're back with another overrated or underrated format to tackle all your summertime training questions. This time of year can be challenging to train through. The extra heat and humidity can force you to work harder to maintain the same paces and increase the need to properly fuel with fluids and electrolytes. There's also lots of other risks that come with training in
From 4:30 to sub-3 Hour Marathon: Former RC Athlete Jonathan Tolksdorf Shares his Top Lessons for Marathon Success
Jonathan's Tolksdorf is a true RC success story. He took up running with no sports background and through a combination of hard work and learning from his mistakes, has lowered his marathon PB to 2:52 while running 169 marathons since his first in 2000. He was one of the first RC athletes back in 2012 and joined us from his hometown of Lahti Finland to share the lessons that helped him to take ove
Key Principles for Pain-free Running
If you struggle with staying healthy or you're looking for new ways to improve your running, then this episode is for you! Dr Matt Silver is passionate about helping runners unlock their potential and joined me to chat about his key principles for helping athletes run pain-free and perform at their best. Matt has many years of experience dealing with running injuries both as a runner and a physiot
Rediscovering Fun and Fitness: How a Change in Distance Can Help You Find New Passions and Improve Your Performance at Any Age
Sometimes all it takes is a little change to get out of a rut. This proved true for both guests on today's show, coach Hayley Green and Cherie Turner. After years in the sport, they both discovered a passion for new racing distances and are having way more fun too after making the change. Hayley recently traded her focus on road marathons for longer ultra trail races and Cherie discovered she muc
The RC Team Previews the U.S. Olympic Track & Field Trials
The U.S. Olympic Team Trials brings together the best American track athletes to compete for national titles and a spot on the Olympic team. The RC team is here to preview every track event at this meet including how to watch it and some of the top storylines, along with our predictions. This is another panel-style chat where we won't be holding back on the bold predictions or controversial opinio
How to Fit Strength Training Together with Running to Improve your Performance
Most runners know that doing at least some strength training is beneficial but figuring out how to fit this into a training schedule can be difficult. On today's show, coach Andie joins us to cover the "how" and "why" of fitting strength work into your training schedule so you can get all of the performance benefits without feeling like you're compromising your runs. We get that most of you listen
Marathoners Play a Game of "Would You Rather"
You've probably heard of the classic game "Would you rather" but we're giving it a running-themed twist by focusing on topics related to the marathon. There's a lot that can happen throughout a marathon and you'll hear our thoughts on many of them from race day struggles to performance breakthroughs. This is a fun and lighthearted conversation about training topics experienced runners will be fam
Finding Community in Running with Founder of A Running List Lauren Mantha
Lauren Mantha is a local Toronto runner who created a simple solution to a common problem with her website, A Running List. What started as an Instagram post about the running clubs in her area has transformed into a full website mapping out running communities globally and their meeting times. Her mission is to make the sport more accessible to everyone by making this information more accessible.
May RC Spotlight - How an "Average Runner" Can do Extraordinary Things with Hein Mynhardt
Hein Mynhardt might consider himself an average runner, but his love for running is anything but ordinary. He joined us as this month's feature athlete to share how running is about more than race results and how he's maximizing fun with his running while still getting better in the sport. Hein loves traveling and after finishing the Boston Marathon this year, he has races planned across the globe
Safety Tips for Runners
Running should be a safe sport for everyone who participates but unfortunately, that's not always the case. This could happen for a variety of reasons including injuries, weather conditions, and even harassment. This is especially true for women and people of color who more frequently confront unsafe situations. On today's show, we're joined by coaches Andie Cozzarelli and Hayley Jane to discuss
The Run to the Top Podcast Gets a New(ish) Host
We have some bittersweet news to share. Our host Finn Melanson is leaving the RC team but you'll still hear a familiar voice as our current Showrunner, Cory Nagler, transitions to full-time host. We'll also be transitioning to only one episode per week on Wednesdays to help focus on providing you with high-quality and valuable content. In this transition episode of the Run to the Top Podcast, Finn
Insights From The Ultimate Nutrition Bible
Wade Lightheart from BiOptimizers joins the show to talk about his new book, "The Ultimate Nutrition Bible". We get into the 5 goals - your final weight loss journey, your lean muscle journey, achieving athletic dominance, maximizing your brain power, and maximizing your biospan before diving more deeply into the weight loss and dietary components. Specifically in those spheres, we talk about k
Overcoming Marathon Bonking: A Peek Inside a Coaching Call
Stephen is a masters runner just like you, but like a lot of runners, has really struggled with bonking during the marathon, despite putting in what seems to be great training. Sound familiar? When it comes to marathon training and hitting the wall it's difficult to piece together exactly what the issue is. Am I under or over training? Is my nutrition, salt or electrolyte intake the cause? How d
How Running Changed Everything We Know About Women
Maggie Mertens joins the show to talk about her book "Better, Faster, Farther: How Running Changed Everything We Know About Women". In a wide-ranging discussion, we tie in some of the exciting news on the female-side of the sport including the Lululemon FURTHER event back in March, Jasmin Paris' finish at the Barkley Marathons, and Claire Bannwarth's dominant multi-day performances across 2023 t
Pros and Cons of Common Running Injury Therapies
Maryke Louw a Physical Therapist and Founder of Exakt Health joins the show to talk about the importance of injury prevention protocols for runners and the pros and cons of various therapeutic approaches in cases where you do find yourself injured. Specifically, we talk about the pros and cons of stretching, massage, taping, invasive treatments, and orthotics for therapy and the overarching impor
RC Spotlight - How the whole Leyva family caught the running bug with Arthur, Christine, Flint, and Aristotle
This month's RC spotlight features an entire family of runners. Arthur and Christine Leyva are so passionate about the sport that they got a local coach to officiate their wedding and now have two kids, Flint and Artistotle, who have caught the running bug as well. They train together and support each other in pursuing some pretty lofty goals including getting into the Boston Marathon Weekend. You
Running Form Insights From An Expert Physiotherapist
Laura Rutterford joins Run To The Top to discuss several important topics within our community. We lead with her experience with hip dysplasia and the steps that she took through childhood and early adulthood to get to a point where she had near-perfect running form and the ability to train for and race half marathons. After that, we get into her professional background as a physiotherapist and
Top lessons learned from running an ultramarathon
Only 0.3% of Americans participate in ultra races but if you're not a part of this group (yet) you can still learn from the challenges of these difficult events. Coach Hayley is a talented 2:37 marathoner and recently completed her first-ever ultramarathon by finishing a 50k run through the Endurancelife Ultra Series. She even accidentally ran an extra 2 miles, something Hayley will speak about du
Running News: Storylines for the Boston Marathon and London Marathon
Marathon season is upon us and the team at RunnersConnect is bringing you all the greatest storylines going into the Boston and London Marathon. This year's field of professional runners is loaded leading up to the Paris Summer Olympics and we'll give you our take on what to expect and who might surprise or disappoint at upcoming marathon majors. We'll also chat about our thoughts on what to expec
Everything Runners Need To Know About Bunions with Doctor Brad Schaeffer
Roughly 1 in 4 US adults suffer from bunions and whether you knew it or not, there's actually such a thing as "National Bunion Day '' that's only a few days away. Given the time of year and the applicability to our community, I figured it'd be a good topic of conversation. For runners like us, bunions often result from the repeated stress of hitting the pavement, wearing shoes that are too tight,
Lessons Learned on the Hard Road Back to Running
After 8 years away, I'm finally making a return to competitive running. It's been a challenging road back, and I've learned some valuable lessons along the way. Here are three key takeaways from my journey: **Training at Your Current Fitness Level:** I've realized the importance of training based on my current fitness level, rather than aiming for past personal bests. It's been humbling, but ulti
All Your Questions About The Boston Marathon ANSWERED!
We are just a few weeks away from one of the world's most popular running events, the Boston Marathon. With this highly anticipated annual event approaching, I imagine you'll be eager for relevant discussion. So in this episode, we are joined by Jeff Gaudette, Founder of RunnersConnect, to address general questions about the race, offer advice on final race preparations, and discuss strategies fo
RC Spotlight - Overcoming cancer and the marathon with Alison Thomson
Today's episode is a true story of courage and resilience. Alison's life was changed forever when she discovered two lumps on her neck in April of 2023 and later had these diagnosed as Non-Hodkins Lymphoma. Despite this news, she was so inspired to raise awareness and funding for another disease, motor neurone disease (MND), that she continued running and training throughout her chemo treatment. A
Running Rewire With Jay Dicharry
Running biomechanics expert, Jay Dicharry, returns to the show to talk about the upcoming new edition (stay tuned) of his popular book "Running Rewired". In this conversation, we talk about: why we all need to be students of our sport the specific skills you should have in your running toolbox why you need inputs (not just recovery) to improve the way you're moving why too much, too fast, too soo
Creating a more welcoming sport: How to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in running
Running is an incredible sport with the power to change lives for the better. Unfortunately, it's not as accessible as it can and should be. Despite being a relatively approachable sport with minimal equipment there are still systemic barriers that make it difficult for some to participate. Today, we're tackling this issue head-on with a panel of diverse runners sharing their experiences in the sp
Is the Hype About "Double Threshold" Workouts Justified?
If you've been tracking write ups in the media or public sentiment on all the message boards out there, then you know double threshold workouts are all the rage right now and given the moment we're in, I thought it would be good to have RunnersConnect Head Coach Michael Hammond on the show to break everything down and help us determine whether it's something this audience should consider for train
Race-predicting workouts to accurately project your race times
As spring approaches, many runners are preparing for their first race of the season and may be wondering how to pace themselves in the race or during key workouts. Luckily, a properly crafted workout can be used to help estimate fitness for almost any distance. Whether you're hoping for a PR or just curious about what finishing time to expect, then these race predictor workouts can help you make a
Inside RunnersConnect: Founder Jeff Gaudette Talks Training Evolution, Strength Work, Future of Coaching
RunnersConnect Founder and CEO Jeff Gaudette returns to Run To The Top this time to chat on a variety of topics. Specifically, we discuss: how his training methodology has changed in recent years peak week training tips for races like the Boston Marathon how to think about the non-running components of training like rest and active recovery protocols why he's a strong (no pun intended) proponent
Kara Goucher's Longest Race
On today's show, we are talking with Kara Goucher author of "The Longest Race: Inside the Secret World of Abuse, Doping, and Deception on Nike's Elite Running Team", which chronicles her ascent from Olympic aspirations to the Nike Oregon Project, led by Alberto Salazar, where she unveils a culture of abuse and doping, shedding light on the shadows of elite running. Goucher's resilience and advoca
RC Crowns the Fittest Runner on the Planet
Every racing distance comes with its own challenges, but in this episode the RC team is going to debate what race is the best test to crown the fittest runner on the planet. The winner of the 100m dash is typically given the title of fastest on the planet but we're not going to let sprinters have all of the fun. You'll hear our coaches each make their case for what they believe is the best test of
US Olympic Marathon Trials Champion (and former RC Coach) Fiona O'Keeffe
A captivating chat with Fiona O'Keefe, a former coach at Runners Connect, about her remarkable journey to winning the US Olympic Trials marathon and earning a spot on the Paris Olympic team. Her insights and experiences shed light on the dedication and balance required for elite-level training and competition. 🏃♀️ Key Takeaways from the Conversation: - Balance and Recovery: The importance of bal
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