A to Z Running

This week, we answer listener questions about running efficiency and the connection to injury reduction, nose breathing, and how to change training during an existing season.

After that, we share world of running updates about the crazy Berlin Marathon world record and the USATF racing circuit.

This week, we examine motivation and the factors that make us want to do things, including the role of other people, our own perceptions, and more.

After that, we share world of running updates about an incredible double-record and the Diamond League final, complete with world records, national records, and performances the like of which we’ve never seen before.

This week, we deliver as promised a comprehensive 5-step approach to being better at running by developing neuromuscular control and efficiency.

After that, we share world of running updates about the 5th Avenue Mile and two new world records on the track with a plethora of area and national records to follow.

This week, we begin a discussion about neuromuscular training, what it is and why runners need to do more of it.

After that, we share world of running updates about more diamond league action in Zurich and Xiamen, USA 20k champs, and bigtime mountain racing in Europe.

This week, we answer listener questions about when and how to do marathon tempos, how to rehabilitate runner’s knee, and whether runners should consider ankle weights or weighted shoes.

After that, we discuss the complete world championships results and analysis.

This week, we take a look at struggle and finding the right balance of avoiding vs. embracing struggle to grow and find fulfillment.

After that, we share world of running updates about the first weekend of world championships track, including the 10,000m finals, and the Falmouth Road Race.

This week, we tackle the mental side of fatigue, what we know, and what we can do about it as runners.

After that, we share world of running updates focused on our exclusive world championships preview.

This week, we review research on running injuries and the performance cost of various lengths and timings of disruptions.

After that, we share world of running updates about American Track League, road miles, and the oldest marathoner ever.

This week, we discuss a collection of studies on the brain-body connection and suggestions for runners.

After that, we share world of running updates about champions around the world and brain research on the relationship between aging and running.

This week, we respond to listener questions about switching events, hills in races, and run/walk method.

After that, we share world of running updates about diamond league madness at both Monaco and London and more!

This week, we take a look at running form: what it tells us and what we can do about it.

After that, we share world of running updates about the latest Diamond League (Poland), Americans chasing standards in Europe, and the queen of ultras: Courtney Dauwalter.

This week, we discuss the 2023 US outdoor track and field championships–amazing and jam packed with incredible moments and fascinating lessons. As we report on the results, we also share relatable lessons and takeaways for any runner.

This week, 5x Olympic trials marathoner and US champion Dot McMahan discusses priorities and success over time.

Stick around for the latest from the world of running, including a new US record on the roads and diamond league excitement.

This week, we answer listener questions about racing with bottles vs. gels for fuel and hydration, social running challenges and tensions, and fixing asymmetrical running mechanics.

After that, we share world of running updates about last-chance track meets Stumptown Twilight and NYC Grand Prix, a new Courtney Dauwaulter record at Western States 100, and more!

This week, US champ and record-holder Fernando Cabada joins us to discuss the competitive urge and finding worth, and in his words, how we feed the wolves inside us.

After that, we share world of running updates about severe competition at Bislett Games, high school nationals excitement, and another look at the new training approach that has captivated world-class runners.

Up next, we talk with US champion and pro marathoner Nell Rojas about how to better approach the idea of working harder.

After that, we share world of running updates about the unparalleled success of the Paris Diamond League meet, including no fewer than three new world records in distance events. We also report on the NCAA championships and more.

This week, we discuss further what running by effort should look like and why we so easily get it wrong with examples from training, racing, and the recent Bayshore Marathon.

After that, we share world of running updates about a new WR on the track by legend Faith Kipyegon, teenagers dominating, and more.

This week, we answer listener questions about shoe choices, marathon long run builds, and more, including an exclusive Bayshore Marathon report..

After that, we share world of running updates about the start of summer excitement on the track and interesting research on belonging, relationships, and the effects of environments on competitiveness..

This week, elite marathoner Molly Bookmyer discusses how to be intuitive in and out of running.

After that, we share world of running updates about making track exciting at the Night of 10,000m PBs, Great Manchester Run, and studies on plyometrics for distance runners.

This week, we wrap up the training periods series with the final topic: recovery and maintenance.

After that, we share world of running updates about the USATF 25k championships, a new 100k record, and a must-read research review.

This week, continuing the training periods series, we discuss the final period–sharpening and racing–and how to maximize it for the best race possible.

After that, we share world of running updates about the Diamond League kickoff in Doha, and excitement on the track at the Sound Running meet, and the USATF Trail and Mountain champs.

This week, we answer listener questions about long runs during maintenance, shorts vs. tights, and marathon speed.

After that, we share world of running updates about the latest sub-4 high schooler, coffee in clothes, and more.

This week, we move to the next topic in our training periods series, a look at the strength period and race development.

After that, we share world of running updates about the London marathon and other past event news around Boston and the most recent world championships.

This week, we introduce the second installment in our series on training periods: aerobic conditioning and how to grow it. During this series, we are discussing what each period is and looks like, why to do it, and how to know when it has been successfully achieved.

After that, we share world of running updates featuring our exclusive Boston Marathon recap and the Rotterdam Marathon.

Up next, we begin a new series on the different periods of training and what they should look like, starting this week with the Building Period.

After that, we share world of running updates about some new cheating scandals and an insane high school bonanza at Arcadia.

This week, Dr. John Maskill joins us again to discuss exertional compartment syndrome–one of the most underdiagnosed conditions–and its solution. 

After that, we share world of running updates about a new record on the roads for both the USA and the UK as well as a new age group record.

For this monthly Q&A, we answer listener questions about HR data, pacing charts, and nagging injuries.

After that, we share world of running updates about Australia’s top marathoners’ favorite workouts, Russia’s ban situation, and world records in uncommon events.

This week, we conclude our several-week recovery series with a look at laser, dry needling, ultrasound, and electrical stimulation--therapies that account for the majority of the main interventions used by physical therapists and other medical rehabilitation professionals.

After that, we share world of running updates about the NYC half, Barkley marathons, and the effects of aging on runners.

This week, we address the next installment in the recovery series: myofascial release and soft-tissue therapies.

After that, we share world of running updates about NCAA championships, Nagoya marathon and more.

This week, we answer listener questions like whether to make-up mileage missed, what is the performance benefit of baking soda, how to balance running and swimming, and more!

After that, we share world of running updates about a new junior phenom knocking out Ingebrigtsen records, more indoor track records going down, and the Norwegian Model unpacked and analyzed.

This week, we continue the recovery series with an examination of the effects of hot and cold therapies.

After that, we share world of running updates about USA indoor track championships, World cross country championships, Camille Herron’s latest record, and fast track running in France.

This week, we kickoff our series on recovery methods with a discussion on the first element in the RICE approach--rest. We identify what manner of considerations warrant rest in various forms.

After that, we share world of running updates about record-setting Millrose games and Dubai Marathon.

This week, orthopedic surgeon Dr. John Maskill discusses achilles and plantar fasciitis, including what runners need to know about how these things interact functionally.

After that, we share world of running updates about an interesting new Boston policy, New Balance Indoor Grand Prix races, and London’s upcoming 2023 historic field.

This week, we answer listener questions about effort training on a treadmill, enduring hard workouts, GPS accuracy, and more.

After that, we share world of running updates about several new national records, NCAA records, and more incredible performances over the weekend.

This week, we continue our examination of toughness in terms of how to listen to your body and fine-tune your inner-dialogue, the second and third pillars of Steve Magness’s Do Hard Things.

After that, we share world of running updates about US XC championships, an inside scoop on pro training at On Athletics Club, and more.

This week, we continue examining the concept of toughness as defined in Steve Magness’s Do Hard Things, looking specifically at how to “ditch the facade and embrace reality”.

After that, we share world of running updates about a new American record, a new NCAA record, and the results of the first fast marathon of 2023.

This week, we discuss insights about toughness and resilience from Steve Magness’s book Do Hard Things, an examination of the research behind concepts like toughness and tolerating pain.

After that, we share world of running updates about Oregon’s new coach, marathoners beating milers, and more.

This week, we discuss how to follow through with goals by using the four disciplines of execution from the book by that name by authors Jim Huling, Chris McChesney, and Sean Covey.

After that, we share world of running updates about a world record scare, the best highlights of 2022, and our personal experiences of the last year.

It’s monthly Q & A time! This week, we answer your questions about trail running, upping race distance, down weeks, and musculoskeletal correlations with cadence.

After that, we share world of running updates about an inspiring life turnaround, some early 1900s marathon history, and a more in-depth examination of menstruation and performance.

This week, we discuss dealing with the holidays and a helpful approach to productivity and prioritizing during chaos.

After that, we share world of running updates about Abu Dhabi Marathon, a master’s miracle in Sergio Reyes, and the Strava 2022 Year in Sport Report.

This week, we discuss the importance of both self-discipline and agility, weighing the words of science of learning expert and author Peter Hollins and the importance of scheduling our attention.

After that, we share world of running updates about high school Footlocker XC Championships (Champs Sports XC), Camile Heron’s latest ultra record, and USATF’s Club Cross Country Championships.

This week, we talk with pro triathlete and exercise science professor Todd Buckingham, PhD about what runners should be considering and doing pertaining to cadence.

After that, we share world of running updates about the lightning fast Valencia Marathon, Nike Cross Nationals surprises, and the greatly anticipated Boston indoor track season opener.

This week, we answer your questions about biking for additional training stimulus, pros and cons of running in bad conditions, whether to be concerned with shoe drops, and more.

After that, we share world of running updates about the next high school girl to be rising to the top, Kenya’s doping problems and possible consequences, and big money for NCAA runners.

This week, we render an examination of some of the most valuable non-performance benefits of running. After that, we share world of running updates about the NCAA XC Championships, the sad story of Camille Herron’s lost record, and an article on simple everyday exercises that benefit runners.

This week, we tackle Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi’s book flow: what it is and how to achieve it and what that has to do with runners.

Stick around after that for world of running updates about the BAA half, Lizzie Bird’s training, and updates on the 2024 USA Olympic Team Trials.

This week, we discuss considerations for downtime and down cycles in training and ways to benefit best from both.

After that, we share world of running updates about the New York City Marathon and the World Mountain Championships.

This week, we answer your questions about easy vs. jogging efforts, what to do for marathon warmups, and how to know if you’re overtraining or peaking too early.

After that, we share world of running updates about changes to the World Marathon Majors money, NCAA conference championships, and more.

This week, we discuss Mismatch Theory and how to navigate gaps in expectations and perceptions of efforts.

After that, we discuss the latest world of running updates about the record-breaking Valencia half marathon, a study about marathon performance prediction, and advice about how to create your own running gels.

This week, pro runner and US 10 mile champion Futsum Zeinasellassie discusses consistency in training and how to pursue progress successfully.

After that, we discuss the latest world of running updates about Almaz Ayana and CJ Albertson’s new records and a little bit of controversy around the 2021 Boston Marathon.

This week, we discuss training specificity and common approaches to training pace, breaking down those approaches and comparing them to effort-focused approaches.

After that, we share world of running updates about the Chicago marathon and a crazy new AR running tech.