Today on AtoZrunning: We continue our series about taking on the search engines, this time with the query “How to train for a marathon”. In the world of running, more news about Kenya, and it keeps getting stranger. Grant Fisher, two-time Olympic medalist and US record holder in everything, is apparently not very talented. And a recent study attemp…

Today on AtoZrunning: Have you ever searched the internet for running advice? We kick off a new series where we search common running topics and react to the search engines’ top suggestions. In the world of running, world records and fast running are all but guaranteed in Valencia, and this half marathon fell right in line. The question around dopi…

Today on AtoZrunning: We discuss best post-race practices, some of which you’ll like, and some you won’t! Parker Valby finally signed a pro deal. What took so long? A runner in a recent half marathon died mid-race… until a cardiac nurse behind him saved his life. And Zach won a marathon this weekend, so we’ll bug him about that too! For training, c…

This week on AtoZrunning: We tackle the two biggest opposing approaches to training and discuss which is the better way to train. In the world of running, the Berlin Marathon was DEEP, but Chicago Marathon was FAST. We’ll break them both down for you. If you throw enough money at it, can you make track a thing in the US? The inaugural Athlos track …

Today on AtoZrunning: We tackle the big question of whether to reject paces in training and how a runner can become more intuitive. In the world of running, the US 10k road champs saw both familiar and new faces on the podium. We just learned about what might be the longest-standing win-streak in the running world. Can you guess how long it’s laste…

Today on AtoZrunning: We talked about how far to run; we talked about how fast to run; so this week we wanted to take a moment to reflect on what it takes to be ready to race. In the world of running, the outdoor track season wrapped up with the Diamond League championships, complete with both upsets and double-down defenses. Also, the long-awaited…

Today on AtoZrunning: We’re back on the topic of training questions and concerns, this week talking about concerns around pace: am I running too slow? Fast enough? In the world of running, Zurich diamond league showcased exciting rematches and world record attempts. Additional world records were attempted both on the track and roads. For training, …

Today on AtoZrunning: We tackle a regular topic of conversation for runners: training volumes and adaptations. In the world of running, the Diamond League continues with a world-record scare in the women’s steeple. And history was made at the World junior championships by a teenage Norwegian. For training, coaching, and other services, visit https:…

This week on AtoZrunning: We discuss what it takes to get better and how the growth formula can help us improve. In the world of running, Olympic champs like Cole Hocker and Emmanuel Wanyonyi stepped back out on the track, and it wasn’t all roses. The weekend wrapped up with what is, on paper at least, the most impressive world record in distance r…

This week on AtoZrunning: We bring you the epic second week and conclusion to the 2024 Olympics. If the first week was exciting, the second week only got better, ending with the most incredible marathon finish in Olympic history. For coaching and training details and services, visit https://atozrunning.com/coaching…

This week on AtoZrunning: We bring you week 1 of the 2024 Olympics and five of the most incredible races you’ve ever seen (or heard about!). We also answer a listener question about long runs and restless legs For training, coaching, and other services, visit https://atozrunning.com/coaching

This week on AtoZrunning: We connect the dots between finding fulfillment in challenge and wise training, reflecting on what it means for runners to do hard things. Then, the one and only comprehensive Olympics track preview! Everything you need to know about who’s who and when to watch the races! For training, coaching, and other services, visit h…

This week on AtoZrunning: We take a look at the popular aphorism, do hard things, and reflect on the relationship between expectations, challenge, and running. We answer a listener question about feeling trashed after progression runs. In the world of running, a whole bunch of men fell in a Diamond League mile, and the only ones to apparently miss …

This week on AtoZrunning: We continue last week’s discussion, this week taking a look at nutrition for runners. In the world of running, the last stop on the Diamond League before the Olympics, and still more records fell. And from the headlines, does it matter what time of day you run? We’ll take a look.…

This week on AtoZrunning: We dive into Jason R. Karp’s book, “Run your Fat Off” beginning with a discussion about how running impacts your metabolism. In the world of running, the Paris Diamond league included world, area, and national records along with lifetime bests galore and historically deep fields. We have new Olympics updates including unex…

This week on AtoZrunning: We talk with Olympic Trials Steeplechase champ Kenneth Rooks about facing reality, visualizing success, and running your own race. In the world of running, part 2 of the US Olympic Trials was, if possible, even MORE exciting! There were major upsets and minor miracles, great tragedies and tiny victories. It was some of the…

This week on AtoZrunning: American Record Holder Diego Estrada joins the show again to discuss overtraining and gives insightful advice. We answer a listener question about how to train as a new and growing runner. In the world of running, the US Olympic Trials have begun with Olympic dreams realized and others shattered. In recent headlines, marat…

This week on AtoZrunning: We discuss overtraining and how incredibly easy it is to find ourselves burned out or injured. We also answer a listener question about heat vs. humidity. In the world of running, more Olympic trials action is underway. And US high schoolers wrapped up the year with a bang. For training, coaching, and other services, visit…

This week on AtoZrunning: We discuss what it means to practice running and where every runner needs to begin each training season. We also answer a listener question about training in super shoes. In the world of running, we’ve got the highlights from NCAA champs and other track actions. And in the headlines, have you been following the Spring Ener…

This week on AtoZrunning: We discuss exactly why the record books have been completely rewritten in recent years. We also answer a listener’s question about the life of super shoes. In the world of running, the Diamond League ended the early season with a Scandinavian double and a multitude of records! As for high school, a mile record was broken t…

This week on AtoZrunning: We talk with recent 25k champ Betsy Saina about dealing with discomfort. We also answer a listener question about training adaptations and advantages from heat. In the world of running, the Pre Classic was every bit as exciting as anticipated, from world records to massive rivalries. And from recent headlines, we talk abou…

Today on AtoZrunning: We interview recently-crowned 25k champ Diego Estrada about his recent running rebirth. We also answer listener questions about mental race strategies. In the world of running, track action is on fire amid the year of the teenage sensations. How fast do you think you can push a stroller for 1 mile? For training, coaching, and …

Today on AtoZrunning: We get an exclusive look at two elites pre-race routine before the US 25k championships. We answer a listener’s question about the science of humidity. In the world of running, teenagers appear to be dominating the track on the global scene. Both the men’s and women’s 25k American records were broken in Grand Rapids. And in re…

Today on AtoZrunning: We discuss a massive review of the effects of heat and humidity on performance. We also answer a listener question about pre-hydrating before races. In the world of running, as the summer Olympics approach, we learn more about who will be there! As track action continues, we bring some fast times and interesting analysis. In r…

Today on AtoZrunning: We take a look at the physics of wind to consider why it does what it does to runners and what we might want to do about that. We also answer a listener question about Marathon training. In the world of running, track action continues with more records. Any guesses how fast a 76-year old can run a marathon? We’ve got the scoop…

Today on AtoZrunning: We interview recent Olympic qualifier Dakotah Lindwurm about three things that carried her from a division 2 walk-on to an Olympian. We also answer a listener question about when runners hit their physical peak. In the world of running, London Marathon was windy, and it definitely showed but not for everyone! Xiamen kicked off…

This week on AtoZrunning: We finish our series on wise decisions by taking a close look at ways to manage energy, emotion, and stress. We also answer a listener question about cool down jogs after hard efforts and races. In the world of running, Boston Marathon was a nail-biter but for two totally different reasons between the men and women. Colleg…

Today on AtoZrunning: We continue examining wise decisions, this week looking at conscious awareness and the dangers of outside influences on our decision-making. We also answer a listener question about running hills in preparation for hilly races. In the world of running, Arcadia is swiftly becoming the high school distance running mecca. The US …

Today on AtoZrunning: We begin a series on Loehr and Ohlsson’s Wise Decisions, focusing first on what they call reality-distorting mechanisms, otherwise known as the lies we tell ourselves. We answer a listener question about shoe rotations and how to navigate shoes that feel great vs. shoes that feel flat. In the world of running, the world cross …

This week on AtoZrunning: Adam Homolka of Endurance Rehab joins us again to talk about some of the fascinating differences in treadmill technology and how to make use of it. We answer a listener question about how to objectively measure fatigue and the need for adjusting training. In the world of running, after 38 years, a woman finally finished th…

Today on AtoZrunning: Effort is finite. What does this mean for distance runners and what we here call the first key to thriving. We answer a listener question about flat legs during pre-race tapering In the world of running, the TEN featured 8 men under 27 minutes in the same 10,000m race. Has that ever happened before? Fast times weren’ just limi…

Today on AtoZrunning: We interview Liz Fanco who shares how she helps other runners transform themselves through sport and the race experience. We answer a listener question about the best order of runs or workouts in a week. In the world of running, if you were making predictions a year ago about certain NCAA runners’ futures, chances are you were…

This week on AtoZrunning: We throw back to one of our first interviews, a conversation with Coach Hodge about how to run faster without trying harder We also answer a listener question about how to pace a race In the world of running, the world indoor track and field championships was thrilling, and we’ve got the full scoop And the Tokyo Marathon w…

This week on AtoZrunning: Runners are always talking about our workouts, good, bad, or otherwise. Do they tell us anything meaningful, though? We’ll tackle this one. We answer a listener question about returning from surgery. In the world of running, NCAA ran indoor conferences, and we’ve got the highlights. Dennis Young interviewed 16 of the 26 la…

This week on AtoZrunning: Olympic trials top 10 finisher Nathan Martin joins the show again to relay his amazing experience at the trials as well as recent journey leading him to it. We answer a listener question about VO2max and heart rate. In the world of running, USA and British indoor championships were impressive. Records continue falling. And…

This week on AtoZrunning: In further reflection on the topic of goals and finding meaning, we share a compelling lesson from author, speaker, and coach John O’Sullivan’s Every Moment Matters. Also, we answer a listener question about the camaraderie or lack of at the Olympic Trials Marathon. In the world of running, indoor track is exploding, and r…

This week on AtoZrunning: We share both the results of and the experience participating in the US Olympic Trials Marathon We also answer a listener question about shoe drops and knee pain In the world of running, the trials races were filled with upsets, heartbreak, and unexpected moments. And indoor track action has been a thrill, including nation…

This week on AtoZrunning: Under Armour pro runner Robert Downs joins the show to talk about rethinking change and obstacles We answer listener questions about max heart rate as well as splitting runs between indoors and outdoors In the world of running, last year’s freshman phenom Addy Wiley has big news that involves Adidas Nico Young has done it,…

This week on AtoZrunning: We finish our examination of change and Brad Stulberg’s book by sharing practical actions, including how to practice responses and what it looks like to ask for help, among others We also answer a couple listener questions about hard efforts on the treadmill and how to warmup well In the world of running, the US cross coun…

Today on AtoZrunning: What does identity have to do with change? A lot, according to Brad Stulberg, and we examine how he breaks it down in the second section of his book. How do carbon super shoes respond to cold temperatures? We will answer a listener question about that very thing. In the world of running, the Houston Half Marathon saw a new rec…

Today on AtoZrunning: We continue our series on change by examining mindset, the first section of Brad Stulberg’s book Also, we answer a listener’s question about when to lift weights In the world of running, world 800m champ Donovan Brazier is back in the news, we’ll share why Dubai Marathon was fast and surprising in both the men’s and women’s ra…

Today on AtoZrunning: We kickoff a new series on change, examining Brad Stulberg’s newest book Master of Change and how we might apply those principles to this new year with its new goals We also answer a listener question about the mental side of running In the world of running, 2023 ended with a nice bang for Beatrice Chebet and a new world recor…

Today on AtoZrunning: For this special release episode, we interview Under Armour pro runner Willy Fink to talk about the ingredients for success for runners. Fink shares both his experiences as a professional athlete and insights for runners of all levels.

Today on AtoZrunning: We conclude our series examining training by effort with our final conversation, this time with Sara, and the most succinct and clear articulation of this approach to date! We also field a listener question about running in the cold and dark In the world of running, have you heard of the willpower marshmallow test? The Magness…

Today on AtoZrunning: Two more athletes talk about success and satisfaction and what it looks like to be comfortable in the mess and perform well And We answer a question about preparing for a 50k race In the world of running, new standalone 25k records were set in Kolkata Three Japanese men broke a national record in the same race And NIL deals ar…

Today on AtoZrunning: Ally, Craig, and Laura help us dig deeper into the challenges of effort-based training and racing, whether new runners only just getting started or long-time runners many years into it. Also, we field questions about race terrain times and proper long run duration In the world of running, the last high school cross country rac…

What does it take to be a patient rather than greedy runner? Pete has thoughts on that and more. Also, a question about long runs and fueling in training. In the world of running, the BU opener for indoor track more than lived up to its anticipation this year! Valencia Marathon was incredible, but not for the reasons you’re thinking. And Nike Cross…

Today on AtoZrunning: We continue the series on how to run by effort. This week’s guest shares insights like how she learned when to go and when to rest Also, we share thoughts about how to return from stress fractures In the world of running, Shanghai Marathon included some records Japanese teenagers are FAST! And there are some crazy events this …

Today on AtoZrunning: We keep talking about this idea of training by effort, and you’re likely wondering: does it actually work? And if so, how do you get there? We’ve got a great way to answer those questions as we kickoff a new series. We also answer a listener's question about returning from injury plans. In the world of running, all the talk ri…

Today on AtoZrunning: Zach Panning is back on the show to unpack race prep and strategy for different types of races on the track, cross country, and on the roads. In the world of running, an unlikely candidate sets a 50 mile world record despite only barely dabbling in ultramarathons, How long do you think it would take someone to run across the U…