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As runners, we often find ourselves lacing up our running shoes and setting off alone, with the common belief that running is a solitary sport. However, this episode of the Real Life Runners podcast seeks to shift this perspective by uncovering the numerous support systems that surround eve...

What does it take to run a 100-mile race, and how can such a feat contribute to a cause worth fighting for? These are the questions we explore in our latest podcast episode, which follows our co-host, Kevin, on his journey to conquer the Daytona 100.

Kevin's journey is not just about running...

The holiday season can be a busy time, and it's easy to lose sight of our health and fitness goals.  Now that it's November, it's time to start looking ahead to plan and set ourselves up for success.

Two of the biggest mistakes we see runners making when it comes to the holidays: 

1. Not h...

In the world of running, the benefits of strength training, specifically heavy lifting and plyometrics, are often overlooked. This omission could be the missing link in boosting running performance and preventing injuries. On our recent podcast episode, we debunk the complexities of these two t...

Chronic pain can be a daunting issue for runners, often leading to frustration and confusion about how to manage it effectively. In a recent episode of the Real Life Runners podcast, Dr. Tawny Kross, a specialist in chronic pain, provides valuable insights into the complexities of chronic pain,...

Have you ever received running advice from a friend or well-meaning individual? What about on social media? The amount of running advice out there now is immeasurable.  What's good, what's bad, and what's in between? That's what we are diving into this week on our latest episode. 

BAD RUNNI...

Running isn't just about putting on a pair of sneakers and hitting the pavement. It's a whole way of life. In our recent podcast episode, "Redefining Running: From Hobby to Lifestyle," we delve into the essence of what it truly means to be a runner.

Running is more than just a physical exercise,...

The concept of what's truly "hard" in life and how it impacts our health and wellness is a fascinating one. In the recent episode of "Choosing Your Hard", we delve into this topic, shattering the myth of immediate gratification and emphasizing the long-term implications of health deci...

7 WAYS TO FIND YOUR JOY IN RUNNING 

Sometimes when runners start to get more serious about running or want to improve, they get so focused on getting faster or running longer that they end up losing some of the joy and the fun. This can lead to running feeling like a grind, a chore, or something...

 As runners, we know that we should be setting goals, but so many runners set arbitrary goals with the wrong timelines, leading to frustration and disappointment when they don’t reach them and that dreaded plateau that so many runners face.

This is why understanding the purpose of our goals and ...