Run to the Top Podcast | The Ultimate Guide to Running

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Aug 17, 2016 · 54 min
What Can You Do Today, To Achieve Your Goals Tomorrow- Dirk Friel
Hiring a coach to help train can get expensive, but today we are going to hear from Dirk Friel, the Founder and CEO of TrainingPeaks about why it's a good idea to consider a coach. Or, If you are an experienced runner and thinking about becoming a coach, Dirk has some great advice for you. Some of the topics that you'll hear about include: Dirk's background growing up with fitness. Dirks journey from chasing his d [...]
Aug 10, 2016 · 1 hr 6 min
Steph and Ben Bruce- How to Accept Who You Are and Where You Are, Right Now
Today we are talking to a couple who have grown up together in their running careers. They met in college, dated long-distance, got married, and are now the parents of two young children. This is in addition to having thriving running careers and keeping up with their coaching and their blog. Stephanie and Ben Bruce are the guests today, and this is a fantastic show for parents and non-parents alike, as they give a lot of great advice. They're both down-to-earth and able to accept criticism, which they have had their fair share of, so we'll talk about that. [...]
Aug 3, 2016 · 56 min
Matt Long: Surviving When There is Have No Hope to Becoming a Marathon Runner
Matt Long is the author of The Long Run. Some of you may already know his story: In short, he was hit by a bus, spent six weeks in a medically induced coma in the ICU, and was told that he would be lucky to walk with a cane. Matt was extremely determined and never gave up when it came to getting back on his feet and back into his regular life. [...]
Jul 27, 2016 · 1 hr 8 min
How to Make Sure You Condition Your Mind the Way You Condition Your Body- Scott Welle
Do you ever feel like you are holding yourself back? If so, you're not alone! No matter how good a runner you are, it's likely that you spend a lot of time convincing yourself that you're not as good as you actually are. This is part of human nature. Today's guest gives us some pointers on overcoming mental obstacles and getting ourselves to where we want and need to be in our running and in other areas of our lives. That guest is Scott Welle, a best-selling author, peak performance strategist, marathon runner, and founder of Outperform the Norm. He has a d [...]
Jul 20, 2016 · 1 hr
Finding the Best Fuel to Power Your Fitness- Matt Kadey
Do you know how to properly fuel your body before, during and after a workout? As an athlete, you are probably aware of the importance of eating well, but do you know what that entails? Maybe you have trouble because you don't like to cook, but at the same time, you don't like to rely too heavily on packaged foods. Since your health is tied to what you eat, this is something that you need to know about. Today's guest is Matt Kadey. Matt is a dietitian, cyclist, nutrition and travel writer, and professional recipe developer. He is also the author of
Jul 13, 2016 · 1 hr 6 min
Running While Pregnant: How Sarah Brown Trained for the Olympic Trials During Pregnancy
There's one topic that many female runners will need to consider at some point during their running careers, and that is pregnancy. Whether planned or unplanned, pregnancy can absolutely have a huge effect on your training and workouts. Many doctors will support a woman who is planning to run throughout her pregnancy (as long as it is safe for her in particular, of course!), so taking a nine-month hiatus is not often necessary.
Jul 6, 2016 · 51 min
From Mediocre to Magnificent with Professional Runner Phoebe Wright
On the Run to the Top podcast, I try to vary the types ofguests that we have. Today, I'm excited to be interviewing a professionalrunner. Phoebe Wright has a lot of accolades, but first and foremost, she'sdown to earth and simply wonderful to talk (and to listen) to. You're sure toenjoy today's episode. Phoebe is a Nike athlete and a five-time NCAA champion. Sheis currently training for the Olympic trials. She has a blog and hasparticipated in a great interview. Some of the topics you'll hear about include: ● How Phoebe went from a mediocre high school runner toan NCAA champion. ●
Jun 29, 2016 · 1 hr 7 min
Chris Kelly: How Exhaustion is Slowly Killing Your Performance
Do you ever struggle with exhaustion? Whether you're running or just going through the activities of daily life, there might be some issues that you're dealing with that can make you feel "not quite right".
Jun 22, 2016 · 54 min
Dr. Jason Karp- Running Gives us the Chance to Narrow the Gap Between Where we are and Where we Want to Be.
You already know the physical benefits of running, and if you run, you also know that there are countless emotional and mental benefits. From boosting creativity and productivity, to fostering a sense of organization, taking up running, particularly distance running, can impact your life profoundly. Today's guest, Dr. Jason Karp, holds many running accolades, including having been the youngest collegiate coach at the age of 24. In addition, he holds three degrees in exercise physiology. Today he talks to us about his book, The Inner Runner. Some of the topics that you'll hear discussed include: ● Why Jason wrote his book, and what the process was like.
Jun 15, 2016 · 47 min
Run for Life, Not Just for Today- Strava Founder Michael Horvath
Although running is an individual sport, do you sometimes wish you had the camaraderie of a team? Michael Horvath, today's guest, founded Strava, an online community for runners and other athletes. Through tracking, Strava is able to help you connect to other athletes and also compiles some interesting data, such as what time of day people tend to run and which cities have the most active or fastest residents. Michael got his start with rowing, then moved onto triathlon and running after he got out of college. He founded Strava (which, by the way, means "strive" in Swedish) in 2009 and now it is an international success. Some of the topics we'll explore with Michael today include: ● Michael's journey to w [...]
Jun 8, 2016 · 58 min
Chris McDougall: Why Should Runners Care About Parkour?
After a career in international journalism, Chris, who is fascinated by the human body, wrote Born to Run, an international bestseller that is being made into a movie starring Matthew McConaughey. His most recent book, Natural Born Heroes, is a national bestseller. Chris is a fascinating speaker, and I'm sure you will love every minute of today's episode. Some of the topics that we cover include: ● What Chris has been up to since the last time we talked, about a year ago. ● Lessons Chris has learne [...]
Jun 1, 2016 · 56 min
When Opportunity Knocks, Will You be Ready?- Ted Jaleta
We are talking to Ted Jaleta, aworld-class masters runner and former Ethiopian refugee who is now a citizen ofCanada. Ted is now a motivational speaker, a Hall of Fame athlete, and a formerwinner of the Queen's Jubilee Medal. He has carried the Olympic torch and hasreceived an honorary Doctor of Laws degree. In short, his story of how heovercame leaving a war-torn country on his own is inspirational. Today Ted talks to us about how it was to leave Ethiopia andsettle in a new country. He also shares his advice for people who are havingtrouble seeing positivity in their own lives. Some of the topics discussed include: ● Ted's background in Ethiopia, Sudan, Kenya, and finallyCanada ●
May 25, 2016 · 1 hr 10 min
Are You a Strength Training Baby?- Drew Watts
Drew has been so helpful to me in the course of my journey as an elite, and he has some great insight on topics such as running form and strength training. Drew started training in 1999, and he helps people from athletes to "weekend warriors" move more efficiently and feel their best. He creates individualized training plans based on client needs. In today's podcast, you'll hear about topics such as: How Drew [...]
May 18, 2016 · 53 min
How to Level Up in the Game of Life- Nerd Fitness
On today's podcast, I'm speaking with Steve Kamb, founder of Nerd Fitness and author of Level Up Your Life. Steve helps people change their lifestyles by making and sticking to small changes over a period of time. Steve is one of the most brilliant and creative minds in the fitness industry. Rather than focusing on people who are highly motivated to work out, Steve tends to appeal to those for whom fitness was never a top priority. His goal is to make exercise and fitness fun, approachable and doable by anyone, even for those who would much rather play video games or attend a Star Wars convention than hit the gym.
May 11, 2016 · 53 min
How to Use Your Setbacks to Reach Unexpected Highs- Ellie Greenwood
Today's episode features Ellie Greenwood, one of the best ultrarunners in the world. Her crowning achievement has been to win theComrades Marathon in 2014, and she had a long and winding road up to that point. Ellie is not a stranger to setbacks, as she spent much of 2013 recuperating from a string of injuries, but she's been able to take it one step at a time to achieve her goals and extend her running distance little by little. As you listen today, you'll hear topics such as: ● How Ellie got started with running. ●
May 4, 2016 · 1 hr 4 min
Why Running is Saving Your Life and Carbs are NOT Evil -Dr. Iñigo San Millán
On today's episode of Runner's Connect, I'm speaking with Dr. Inigo San Millan, the Director of Exercise Physiology at the University of Colorado and a professional speaker on the topics of sports medicine, metabolic disorders and other types of health and performance issues. Today, weare discussing exercise and carbohydrates. Nowadays, so many of our health, weight and performance issues are blamed on carbs. Dr. San Millan assures us, however, that carbohydrates are not to blame for all of our woes. As a former athlete, having played for six years with Real Madrid soccer and having been a cyclist for two years, Dr. San Millan has the perspective of both a sports medicine expert and an athlete. Some of the topics that you'll [...]
Apr 27, 2016 · 51 min
Do You have One More Life Changing Challenge Left in You? David Alley
David Alley was the first person to both cycle and run around the edge of Australia. I know listeners will appreciate hearing about David's multi-year journey to train and re-train his body for cycling and running great distances. They will also have the opportunity to hear David's reasons for raising money for Depression awareness and why that may be such an important issue for runners, in particular. What makes David Alley so inspirational are not just his athletic achievements, but also his passion and compassion for the human spirit and other people. Listen [...]
Apr 20, 2016 · 58 min
How to Change Your Perspective: Pain is Your Ally; Not Your Enemy- Brad Beer
All your injury related questions answered. From how to know which injuries to run through to how to handle the emotional frustration of missing out, today's episode features a return guest who you all seemed to enjoy in his previous appearance. Physical Therapist, Brad Beer, returns to discuss injuries, rehab, and listening to your pain. This was a great opportunity to sit down with Brad and chat about such an important topic for all runners. Listeners will get some great information on how to assess your pain; when it's time to take a break and structure an off-season; and pacing yourself on the road to recovery. Being a runner himself, Brad understands not only thephysiological aspect of injury, but the emotional and psychological effects ofhaving to sit out races. As such, he has become one of the most sought afterpractitioners in his field. Join us as we have a fun, [...]
Apr 13, 2016 · 1 hr 13 min
Secrets from Meb's Coach: What are the Best Workouts for YOU as a Runner? Bob Larsen
If you've been listening for a while, then you know there's someone very specific I've been working on bringing to the show: Meb Keflezighi. I love hearing his stories, and it seems like everyone always has something positive to say about him. Today was no exception — I had the pleasure of speaking with his longtime coach and mentor, Bob Larsen. He has coached at almost every level of the sport, all the way from high school students to olympians. He is also the founder of the Mammoth Track Club, where both Meb and Deena Kastor led the way.
Apr 6, 2016 · 56 min
How to Be Intuitive as a Runner: Your Body will Thank You- Stephanie Howe
We're joined by Stephanie Marie Howe, thanks to the recommendation of our friend (and previous guest), Lauren Fleshman. Stephanie has a PhD in Nutrition and has used running as her focus of her research along the years. She has many published papers, and has presented many times over the years about nutrition and how to fuel for runners. As for her athletic achievements, he won Western States in 2014, was the Lake Sonoma runner-up and is of course a record holder in multiple Ultra events, which is pretty impressive in itself.

Run to the Top Podcast | The Ultimate Guide to Running

What Can You Do Today, To Achieve Your Goals Tomorrow- Dirk Friel

Steph and Ben Bruce- How to Accept Who You Are and Where You Are, Right Now

Matt Long: Surviving When There is Have No Hope to Becoming a Marathon Runner

How to Make Sure You Condition Your Mind the Way You Condition Your Body- Scott Welle

Finding the Best Fuel to Power Your Fitness- Matt Kadey

Running While Pregnant: How Sarah Brown Trained for the Olympic Trials During Pregnancy

From Mediocre to Magnificent with Professional Runner Phoebe Wright

Chris Kelly: How Exhaustion is Slowly Killing Your Performance

Dr. Jason Karp- Running Gives us the Chance to Narrow the Gap Between Where we are and Where we Want to Be.

Run for Life, Not Just for Today- Strava Founder Michael Horvath

Chris McDougall: Why Should Runners Care About Parkour?

When Opportunity Knocks, Will You be Ready?- Ted Jaleta

Are You a Strength Training Baby?- Drew Watts

How to Level Up in the Game of Life- Nerd Fitness

How to Use Your Setbacks to Reach Unexpected Highs- Ellie Greenwood

Why Running is Saving Your Life and Carbs are NOT Evil -Dr. Iñigo San Millán

Do You have One More Life Changing Challenge Left in You? David Alley

How to Change Your Perspective: Pain is Your Ally; Not Your Enemy- Brad Beer

Secrets from Meb's Coach: What are the Best Workouts for YOU as a Runner? Bob Larsen

How to Be Intuitive as a Runner: Your Body will Thank You- Stephanie Howe