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380: How To Treat and Prevent Running Cramps Oct 10, 2024
 

As both a running coach and physical therapist, this is a topic close to my heart because cramps can seriously impact your run, but they’re also something we can manage—and even prevent—with the right strategies.

Understanding Muscle Cramps While Running

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378: A Powerful Mindset Tool To Achieve Your Goals Faster Sep 25, 2024
 

The Power of the Gap and the Gain: Transform Your Running and Your Life

In this week's episode, we explored a game-changing concept that has the potential to improve not just your running but every area of your life—The Gap and the Gain. Originally introduced by Dan Sullivan and...

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377: Does Running Require Voluntary Suffering? Sep 18, 2024
 

 

This week we are exploring the concept of voluntary suffering in running.  Is it necessary? Is it helpful? Does it help us or hurt us?  

What Is Voluntary Suffering?

Voluntary suffering is the discomfort we choose to experience when pushing our physical and mental...

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376: The Key for Sustainable Progress Sep 11, 2024
 

Creating Sustainable Success: Meeting Yourself Where You Are as a Runner

Today, we're diving into a topic that's incredibly important for runners of all levels: how to navigate the overwhelming amount of information about the right ways to train, eat, and live to maximize health,...

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375: Stop Dieting: Why ā€œEat Less, Move Moreā€ is Horrible Advice for Runners Sep 04, 2024
 

Stop Dieting: Why “Eat Less, Move More” is Horrible Advice for Runners

We've all heard the advice "Eat Less, Move More" if you want to lose weight.  Turns out, this is terrible advice for runners. It can lead so many runners to underfueling and be...

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An Unknown Secret To Your Running Success Aug 22, 2024
 

 

The Unknown Secret to Running Success: The Power of Mudita 

As runners, it's so easy to get caught up in the comparison trap. 

I wish I was faster like her.

I wish I could run longer like him.

I wish my body looked like hers.

But like the old saying goes, comparison is...

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372: Put Yourself In A Position to Succeed: Takeaways From The Paris Olympics Aug 15, 2024
 

How to Train and Recover Like an Olympian: A Guide for Runners

As a physical therapist and running coach, I often draw inspiration from elite athletes, particularly Olympians, who showcase the pinnacle of training, recovery, and mental toughness. While most of us won’t compete on...

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371: Avoid Symptom Squashing: Understanding Your Body's Signals Aug 08, 2024

Avoid Symptom Squashing: Understanding Your Body's Signals

 

 

When we experience pain or discomfort, our instinct is often to get rid of it as quickly as possible. We reach for an Advil, use an ice bath, or perhaps a massage gun. While these methods might offer temporary relief,...

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370: Small Details, Big Impact Aug 01, 2024

The Importance of Unsexy Details in Your Running Training

 

Today, we're diving into the nitty-gritty, often overlooked, and seemingly mundane aspects of training that can make a significant difference in your performance and well-being. Your training plan might focus on the big...

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369: Stay Safe Running In The Heat Jul 25, 2024

Staying Safe While Running in the Heat: Tips and Strategies

Running during the summer can be both rewarding and challenging. As temperatures rise, runners often face unique hurdles that can hinder their performance and even pose health risks.  Today we will break down how to safely and...

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368: Are You Running Out of Fear or Love? Jul 18, 2024
 

Fear vs. Love: Understanding the Impact on Your Running and Life

All of our actions and decisions are fundamentally based on emotion. This notion, backed by years of psychological research, suggests that every action stems from a feeling. It's an intriguing premise that challenges us...

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367: How to Evaluate and Improve Your Running Outcomes Jul 11, 2024
 

If you missed last week's episode on committing to the process and avoiding second-guessing yourself, we highly recommend going back to listen to it, as this week's topic continues from where we left off. Today, we'll explore how to evaluate your results and why it's crucial for...

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