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The Running Explained Podcast

Running Explained

Hosted by multi-certified run coaches and fitness professionals, Amanda Katz and Nick Klastava, The Running Explained Podcast is your go-to resource for actionable insights, expert tips and motivating advice to help you become the best runner you can be. We take a science-backed approach to running and fitness, offering practical strategies for athletes at all stages of their journey. Whether you"re struggling with injury, wondering how to fuel your long runs or trying to nail your race day

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01:10:19

s5/e02 The Runners Who Became Coaches: Our Stories!...

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2025/02/13

Coaching isn’t just about writing workouts—it’s aboutguiding, supporting, and adapting to each athlete’s needs. This week, Coach Elisabeth welcomes FIVE of the Running Explained run coaches to chat about their coaching journeys, favorite races, fueling strategies, and whatreally matters when guiding athletes. From breaking down common coaching myths to exploring the deep impact of the coach-athlete relationship, this conversation highlights thehuman side of coaching—because coaching isn’t just about

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01:21:32

s5e01 The Science of Habit Formation: Building Habits...

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2025/02/06

Welcome to Season 5 of The Running Explained Podcast!IT'S BAAAAAAAACK! What does it really take to change our habits, stay consistent, and build a mindset that supports our goals? In this episode, Dr. Karin Nordin, owner of Body Brain Alliance, joins Coach Elisabeth to break down the psychology of behavior change, motivation, and consistency, particularly in the context of running and exercise. They dive into how our brains resist change, why goal setting matters, and the role of

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00:01:10

Hiatus Announcement

The Running Explained Podcast ·

2024/09/12

The Running Explained Podcast is taking a hiatus for the next few months but Coach Elisabeth will be back!

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01:05:49

s4/e31 Where Does My Performance Anxiety Come From?...

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2024/08/29

In this episode, former Division I athlete and licensed mental health therapist Emily Perrin flips the script on "mental toughness" and dives deep into the richer, more holistic concept of resilience. Emily helps us understand how resilience—rooted in childhood development, support, and self-compassion—offers a more complete set of tools for athletes navigating the mental and emotional ups and downs of training and racing. We explore how grounding techniques, body-based feedback, and

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00:48:56

s4/e30 How Much Faster Can I REALLY Get as an Adult...

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2024/08/24

In this episode of the Running Explained podcast, I had the pleasure of chatting with Matt Chittim, coach and host of The Rambling Runner Podcast, about the incredible potential that runners have, no matter when they start. Matt and I dive into how age doesn't have to limit your running goals and why consistent training—what we call "training age"—is so crucial to reaching your full potential. We also get real about the fact that progress in running isn't always linear; there will

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00:59:38

s4/e29 Rewiring Your Brain & Body for Better Running...

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2024/08/15

Get ready to level up how your body MOVES! In this episode, biomechanical expert Jay Dicharry dives deep into the art and science of running with the second edition of his book, Running Rewired (seriously, go buy it), breaking down why movement quality is the secret sauce to staying injury-free and improving your form. Jay explains why mobility, stability, strength, and power aren't just buzzwords—they're the building blocks of skilled movement. He also shares his thoughts on the importance

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01:01:03

s4/e28 Smash Your Mental Blocks & Perform Like a...

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2024/08/09

Does it sometimes feel like there is an actual barrier preventing you from achieving a goal? In this episode, Coach Elisabeth sits down with sports psychologist/mental performance coach (and, of course, endurance athlete enthusiast) Ashley Eckermann, to explore how our thoughts control our outcomes and WHY we run into these mental blocks!From cultivating belief in oneself, to visualization exercises, to self-talk, Ashley provides strategies for handling common mental blocks like struggling with

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01:04:38

s4/e27 Paris Preview: The 1500m Battle, Sifan's...

The Running Explained Podcast ·

2024/08/01

DUN-DUN-DA-DUN the Olympics are here! Coach Nick Klastava lends his analysis to this episode looking the major battle in the men's 1500m, the superstars in the women's 1500m, Sifan Hassan's decision to TRIPLE with the 5000m, 10000m, & marathon, and the battle of the Marathon GOATs: Kipchoge vs. Bekele. Who will come out on top??

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00:51:37

s4/e26 Caffeine

The Running Explained Podcast ·

2024/07/18

VROOM VROOM, BABY! Caffeine is THE most widely consumed psychoactive substance in the world, and it's one of the most commonly available ergogenic aids (i.e. substances that can improve athletic performance). In this episode we talk about the research behind caffeine and its effect on endurance performance, "fast" and "slow" metabolizers, dosing, timing, the placebo effect, caffeine's effect on heart rate, and more!Coach Elisabeth is the Founder and Head Coach at

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00:51:07

s4/e25 “Why Am I Gaining Weight During Marathon...

The Running Explained Podcast ·

2024/07/11

"Why am I GAINING weight in marathon training?? I'm running so much!" This week Holley Samuel, RD, returns to the pod for a conversation about weight loss, weight gain, 'weight anxiety', performance, health, and so much more!KEY HIGHLIGHTS Reasons for Weight Gain During Marathon Training Shifting the Focus from Appearance to Performance and Health Embracing Body Changes Throughout Different Stages of Life Challenging the Moralistic View of Weight Inclusivity and Health

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00:58:07

s4/e24 Heat Series Part 2: Heat Acclimation, Cooling...

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2024/07/05

HOW TO RUN BETTER IN THE HEAT: everything you need to know about heat acclimation/acclimatization, heat adaptation benefits, how long those benefits last, passive vs active heat training methods, cooling strategies, and hyperhydration!KEY TOPICS Differentiating Heat Acclimation and Heat Acclimatization Methods of Heat Training for Runners Benefits of Heat Acclimation for Runners Physiological Changes in Heat Acclimation Cooling Strategies for Hot Weather Performance Hyperhydration

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01:12:59

s4/e23: Heat Series Part 1: Why Running in the Heat...

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2024/06/27

IT'S NOT YOU, IT'S JUST THE HEAT. But WHY do we slow down (sometimes a lot) in hot weather? Coach Elisabeth takes you through the science of hot weather endurance exercise and what's actually happening inside your body when you're going on that hot weather runChapters 00:00 - Introduction and Overview 02:26 - Running in the Heat: Performance Impact 05:26 Thermoregulation: Maintaining Core Temperature 08:20 - Hydration: Importance and Individual Needs 14:03 - Exertional Heat Stroke:

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01:04:55

s4/e/22 How Mobility Can Help Chronic Injury &...

The Running Explained Podcast ·

2024/06/20

Is MOBILITY the secret sauce to your running?? In this episode, Dr. Matt Silver, DPT (@alphaprojectphyzio) dive into the science of mobility and tissue quality! We talk about how hip extension, ankle dorsiflexion, and thoracic mobility are KEY for not only performance but long-term running success, talk about tightness - when you need to stretch vs strengthen - AND learn the surprising importance of big toe mobility for that perfect push-off! Plus, Dr. Matt teaches how to use those lacrosse balls

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s4/e21 Data Driven Training for the Everyday Athlete...

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2024/06/13

DATA DATA EVERYWHERE! VO2max, heart rate, training status, body battery, sleep score, intensity zones, HRV, heat acclimation status, training readiness, cadence, ground contact time, vertical oscillation... HOW DO YOU SORT THROUGH IT ALL? Sports scientist Jonah Rosner, MS, CSCS, is here to help YOU understand 1) what's important and what's just noise, 2) how to accurately gather data, and 3) how to implement it in your training! We explore how to effectively use key data points such as

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00:13:03

Summer Preview & Your Running Wisdom

The Running Explained Podcast ·

2024/06/06

"This is not an episode of The Running Explained Podcast" ;-)UPCOMING EPISODES INCLUDE: The Updated Running in the Heat Episode Binge Eating in Distance Runners Paris Olympics Preview Data-Driven Training for the Everyday Runner Why Do I Keep Getting Injured? Hydration & Dehydration

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01:12:24

s4/e20 The "Zone 2" Journey with Dr. Lisa Mitro, DPT...

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2024/05/30

LET'S TALK ABOUT "ZONE 2"!! Dr. Lisa Mitro rejoins the show to share her Zone 2 running journey, and we talk all about the importance of this intensity zone for runners, what it is, how to find it, and so much more!!What IS "Zone 2"? What are we ACTUALLY trying to achieve here? How easy running can help prevent injury Embracing slowing down (& how to convince runners it's OK to slow down!) Common running form issues on easy runs Using heart rate to define your easy

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01:00:29

s4/e19 Can You Do TOO MUCH Base-Building? & Other...

The Running Explained Podcast ·

2024/05/23

ONE-TAKE Q&A RETURNS!! Answering extra questions from a recent Instagram story Q&A, Coach Elisabeth takes on YOUR questions about running, training, racing, and more! Learn about...Tapering for a week-long running event Can you do TOO MUCH base-building?? Keeping HR low while trying to increase cadence Adding an extra day of cross-training late in marathon training Handing race week nerves Running in gusty winds Trying to race a 5k the week after a marathon - yay or nay? Age-graded running

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01:32:18

s4/e18 Your Hybrid Training Crash Course with Dr....

The Running Explained Podcast ·

2024/05/16

This week we are diving into HYBRID TRAINING for endurance runners with exercise physiologist and hybrid athlete Dr. Alyssa Olenick (@doclyssfitness)! Hybrid training isn't just about picking between strength or endurance – it's about embracing BOTH for both health and performance goals. Dr. Olenick breaks down the interference effect, explains the shifting application of training intensity, and goes through hybrid training in the off-season all the way through your pre-race taper PLUS many

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01:05:08

s4/e17 When Is It Time to STOP Chasing a Goal? with...

The Running Explained Podcast ·

2024/05/09

We are often praised for the relentless pursuit of a goal, but what about when it's actually better for you to STOP chasing that goal? Coach and runner Claire Bartholic (@theplantedrunner) shares her own journey of what it cost her to finally achieve her coveted sub-3 marathon goal... and why she decided to step away from marathons altogether after crossing that finish line. KEY TAKEAWAYS! Chasing big running goals requires dedication, yes, but it's essential to assess whether the goal is

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01:10:09

s4/e16 Training & Racing in a Warming World with...

The Running Explained Podcast ·

2024/05/02

Now that "warmer than normal" is the NEW "normal"... what do we need to know for our training and racing?? Hosts of the podcast Between Two Coaches, Amanda Katz and Nick Klastava are here to talk all about it!So your race was canceled because it's too hot... Prepping for hot weather races Avoiding self-blame & unrealistic expectations when the temps rise Heat acclimation tips Learning to run on effort and focus on execution ...and more!! Between Two Coaches is

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