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350: Avoiding Training Mistakes: Fueling, Injury, and Loving the Run with Dr. Lisa Mitro Mar 14, 2024
 

The Transformative Journey of a Runner: Lessons from Dr. Lisa Mitro

Running isn’t just a form of exercise; it's a journey laden with ups and downs, learning, and self-discovery. In an enlightening episode of the Real Life Runners podcast, we had the opportunity to dive deep into...

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349: The Power of Binary Actions in Achieving Fitness Goals Mar 07, 2024
 

Embrace Binary Thinking for More Effective and Consistent Training

There’s a secret to maintaining consistent and effective training, and it’s not what you might think. Rather than thinking in terms of gradients and percentage points, consider a more straightforward, binary...

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348: The 4 Ingredients for Running Consistency and Actually Making Progress Feb 29, 2024
 

4 Key Ingredients for Consistency in Running and Progress: Approaching Running as a Smarter Runner

Running, at its core, is a profoundly individual sport. It is just you and the open road. Despite this, there are certain commonalities that all runners experience and need to strive for...

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347: Training Adaptability: The Key to Successfully Integrating Running into Your Life Feb 22, 2024

Why a Flexible and Adaptable Training Plan is What You Need Right Now

When it comes to professional training, having a steadfast script with meticulous strategies might seem like the golden path to achieving success, but sometimes, life happens. You might get off track, face a sudden hindrance,...

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346: Transforming Life and Mindset through Running: Lori's Journey with Lori Duesing Feb 15, 2024
 

In a world that often emphasizes speed and achievement, it's easy to forget about the pure joy of running. The story of Lori Duesing, a member of the Real Life Runners Academy, is one that reminds us of this joy. Lori courageously shared her compelling journey from feeling pressure to...

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345: Play the Long Game: Strategies for Long-term Running Success Feb 08, 2024
 

Mastering The Long Game: Strategies To Achieve Long-Term Running Success

Do you find yourself stuck on a progress roller coaster, making short-term advances only to lose momentum shortly afterwards? In running, as in many aspects of life, the "long game" strategy is key to sustainable...

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344: Take Care of Your Feet with Dr. Tonya K. Olson, DPT Feb 01, 2024
 

Taking Care of Your Runner's Feet – Insights from Dr. Tonya K. Olson, DPT

If you're a runner, whether a weekend warrior or an ultra-marathon enthusiast, your feet are crucial. It's a sad truth that many runners overlook the importance of foot care in their fitness regime. In this...

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343: How Your Daily Movement Affects Your Running Jan 25, 2024
 

 

The Impact of Your Everyday Movement on Your Running Performance

Running often seems to take center stage when we look at our fitness routines. Whether we're training for a marathon, aiming for a personal best at a local 5K, or just using running as our main form of cardio, we...

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342: Find Your Joy Jan 18, 2024
 

As sports enthusiasts, one thing that we can universally acknowledge about running is that it is an intensely personal experience. The joy and satisfaction you derive from this sport are specific to your journey. Quite often, runners tend to measure their accomplishments against an...

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341: Non-Race Goals Jan 11, 2024
 

In the ever-evolving journey of a runner, we often find ourselves chasing the adrenaline of race day, striving for personal bests, and setting the finish line as our ultimate benchmark. However, there's an untapped potential in embracing non-race goals that foster resilience,...

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340: Ability vs. Capacity Jan 04, 2024
 

Running is not just a physical challenge; it's a journey of the mind and spirit that demands as much mental strength as it does physical endurance. In our latest podcast episode, we explore this intricate dance between mind and body, delving into how we can break the chains of...

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Run Your Fastest Half Marathon in 2024 Jan 03, 2024
 

Running a half marathon is an achievement many aspire to, and crossing the finish line is an exhilarating moment that signifies more than just the end of a race—it's the culmination of hard work, dedication, and the determination to overcome one's personal barriers. But how...

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