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Tread Lightly Running Podcast

Amanda Brooks and Laura Norris

The Tread Lightly Running Podcast provides data-driven, evidence-based running advice in a practical, accessible, and inclusive manner. . You"ll learn about how to run faster, marathon training, the latest fueling science, how to prevent running injury, and more. Tread Lightly Running Podcast is co-hosted by Amanda Brooks and Laura Norris, MSc. Together, they have over 20 years of coaching experience and have helped thousands of runners reach their goals through 1:1 coaching and group training

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00:36:21

The Pep Talk You Need for Managing Parenthood with...

Tread Lightly Running Podcast ·

2026/01/17

Parenthood brings so many new joys and new challenges alike. Of those challenges, it can feel so difficult to find the time and energy to exercise. In this episode, we’re joined by Danielle Pascente as she discusses how to manage your athletic goals in early parentood.Danielle Pascente is a personal trainer/fitness expert in Los Angeles and the creator of the DPFIT APP & Danielle Pascente Training Guides. She can be found as the lead trainer for FitOn App and BeFit, as well as a guest trainer

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00:37:05

Winter Running 101: Everything You Need to Know (Ep....

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2026/01/10

Love it or hate it, winter running poses several unique challenges, from speed workouts on icy roads to low motivation from seasonal affective disorder. In this episode, we discuss training modifications, running gear, and nutrition approaches for training in the cold and snow.✨Join us on Patreon.com/treadlightlyrunning or subscribe on Apple Podcasts starting in December, when we’ll be releasing special subscriber-only content!In this episode, you’ll learn: ✅ How to deal with cold hands and

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00:35:49

Base Building Blueprint To Set Yourself Up for a Year...

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2026/01/03

Base building is not very exciting – but it is highly effective, whether your goal is to run a faster marathon or 5K. While often conflated with an off-season, a base building phase is a distinct and crucial training phase. This phase of lots of easy miles develops both aerobic fitness and tissue tolerance, so that you can later build race-specific fitness with lower risk of injury and greater adaptations overall. In this episode, we discuss the adaptations of base building, how to structure a base

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00:33:13

What is Zone 3 Really Doing to Your Running Fitness?...

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2025/12/27

Will running in the “grey zone” cause you to flounder - or appropriately dosed amounts let your fitness flourish? This remastered episode, originally from January 2024, provides a nuanced discussion on how moderate intensity running can be beneficial in the correct doses - but why you don’t want to train every day in this zone.✨Join us on Patreon.com/treadlightlyrunning or subscribe on Apple Podcasts starting in December, when we’ll be releasing special subscriber-only content!In this episode,

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00:35:53

Running Through Exhaustion: Why You're Tired All the...

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2025/12/20

Are you tired all the time, both during runs and during the rest of the day? This remastered episode from 2024 examines training fatigue, abnormal fatigue, vitamin deficiencies, low energy availability, training load management, and more!Thank you to our sponsors:✨ FlipBelt: Sleek storage options, including no-bounce running belts and shorts. Use code TLF20 at flipbelt.com for 20% off your purchase.✨Join us on Patreon.com/treadlightlyrunning or subscribe on Apple Podcasts starting in December, when

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00:35:29

Why 80/20 Doesn’t Work for Every Runner with Jonah...

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2025/12/13

You have likely seen the term 80-20 running: a training approach where 80% of runs are easy, and 20% are hard. But is this an infallible rule as people present it on social media, or are there times when you may run more hard workouts - or more easy runs? We discuss the nuance of training intensity distribution with sport scientist Jonah Rosner.Thank you to our sponsors:✨ Amazfit: User-friendly simple running watches with advanced features, at an affordable price point. Use link

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00:33:52

You Finished Couch to 5K: Now What?

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2025/12/06

If you are a new runner or returning to the sport after a hiatus, you likely started with Couch to 5K program. But what comes next after those initial weeks? In this episode, we discuss the different approaches of how to build your endurance and speed after finishing Couch to the 5K. ✨ Amazfit: User-friendly simple running watches with advanced features, at an affordable price point. Use link http://bit.ly/4nai73H for 10% off your purchase.✨ FlipBelt: Sleek storage options, including no-bounce

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00:38:32

What You Really Need to Know about Fueling Your Runs

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2025/11/29

If a supplement offered to make you run faster and lower your risk of injury, you think it’s too good to be true. But with carbohydrates during your run, it is true! Fueling with 60-90 grams of carbs per hour on long runs and races will improve your performance and reduce injury risk. We delve deep into the science around gels and sports drinks during your runs. After listening, you’ll feel more confident about how to fuel your runs to race your fastest and feel your best.Thank you to our

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00:40:38

Timelines for Getting Faster, Handling Slow Progress,...

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2025/11/22

How long would it take to get from a 4:30 marathon to a BQ times? When should you change your training paces - or your training approach in general? We answer these and other listeners' questions in this episode! Thank you to our sponsors:✨ Tailwind: Complete sport nutrition made simple, including hydration mixes, high-carb sport drinks, endurance fuel, and recovery mixes. Use code TREADLIGHTLY20 at https://tailwindnutrition.com/TREADLIGHTLY for 20% off your first purpose.✨Join us on

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00:36:13

Running for Health vs. Running for Performance: Can...

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2025/11/15

Thank you to our sponsors:✨ Previnex: Previnex creates clinically effective, third-party tested supplements made with high-quality ingredients, including Muscle Health Plus (creatine). Use the code treadlightly for 15% off your first order at previnex.com✨ Amazfit: User-friendly simple running watches with advanced features, at an affordable price point. Use link http://bit.ly/4nai73H for 10% off your purchase.✨ FlipBelt: Sleek storage options, including no-bounce running belts and shorts. Use code

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00:30:23

The Burnout Episode Every Runner Needs to Hear

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2025/11/08

Burnout can happen to any runner, regardless of fitness or experience. That lack of any desire to run is nothing to be ashamed of - but it’s also not something to ignore. In this episode, we discuss the causes of running burnout and how to navigate burnout and build back. Thank you to our sponsors:✨ FlipBelt: Sleek storage options, including no-bounce running belts and shorts. Use code TLF20 at flipbelt.com for 20% off your purchase.In this episode, you will learn:✅ A multi-step process for building

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00:30:29

What Running Economy Really Means for Your...

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2025/11/01

Running economy is one of the top performance determinants for long distance runners - but what exactly is it? Can your watch measure it? How do you improve it? We sit down with exercise scientist Dr. Shalaya Kipp to learn about running economy and what it really means for running performance.Thank you to our sponsors:✨ Previnex: Previnex creates clinically effective, third-party tested supplements made with high-quality ingredients, including Muscle Health Plus (creatine). Use the code treadlightly

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00:37:58

Practical and Effective Runner's Safety Tips

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2025/10/25

While running is a health-promoting activity, running can come with risks: animal encounters, dangerous weather, cars, and other concerns. In this episode, we take a pragmatic approach to navigating different potentially risky situations you may encounter on runs, including how to prepare and how to respond. Thank you to our sponsors:✨ Tailwind: Complete sport nutrition made simple, including hydration mixes, high-carb sport drinks, endurance fuel, and recovery mixes. Use code TREADLIGHTLY20 at

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00:35:30

The Benefits of Using the Run-Walk Method

Tread Lightly Running Podcast ·

2025/10/18

Run-walk is an under-rated training approach for many runners. It’s not just reserved for new runners: you can use it during the summer heat, when returning from injury or having a baby, in ultra distances, as you age, and more. This episode focuses on run-walk, including when to use it, how to structure it, how to pace it, and more.Thank you to our sponsors:✨ Upstep: Custom orthotics, molded from the comfort of your home. Use code RUNTOTHEFINISH at https://www.upstep.com/?ref=cajmuang for $20 off

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00:39:03

Can You Run Through Plantar Fasciitis? Treating Foot...

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2025/10/11

If you’ve had it before, you know that nagging pain in the arch of your foot all too well. We sit down with Dr. Lisa Mitro, DPT, to discuss how to treat one of the most common running injuries - plantar fasciitis. She describes the symptoms of plantar fasciitis, how to treat it acutely and long-term, and answers your biggest question - how you can keep running. Thank you to our sponsors:✨ Tailwind: Complete sport nutrition made simple, including hydration mixes, high-carb sport drinks, endurance

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00:32:13

How Much Does VO2max Actually Matter?

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2025/10/04

VO2max is trendy right now - but is training for VO2max legit or grift? We dive into the science of VO2max, how to improve it, and if it actually matters for long-distance runners. Thank you to our sponsors:✨ Upstep: Custom orthotics, molded from the comfort of your home. Use code RUNTOTHEFINISH at https://www.upstep.com/?ref=cajmuang for $20 off your purchase. ✨ FlipBelt: Sleek storage options, including no-bounce running belts and shorts. Use code TLF20 at flipbelt.com for 20% off your purchase

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00:35:55

Behind the Scenes: Getting to Know Us a Bit More

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2025/09/27

As we approach our 1 MILLION plays marker, we wanted to take you on a peek behind the scenes! Get to know us a little bit more in this special episode where we discuss the podcast, take you behind the scenes on content and production, and share a bit more about ourselves.Thank you to our sponsors:✨ Upstep: Custom orthotics, molded from the comfort of your home. Use code RUNTOTHEFINISH at https://www.upstep.com/?ref=cajmuang for $20 off your purchase.✨ Tailwind: Complete sport nutrition made simple,

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00:39:08

What You Need to Know for Running the World Marathon...

Tread Lightly Running Podcast ·

2025/09/20

The World Marathon Majors (New York, Chicago, Boston, Sydney, London, Tokyo, and Berlin) are the most popular races in the world. However, with their popularity come some unique logistical challenges: international travel, jet lag, large crowds, and more. We’ve coached dozens (if not hundreds) of runners through the world majors and bring you our best advice for setting yourself up for an enjoyable and successful race experience at a World Major Marathon. Thank you to our sponsors:✨ Tailwind:

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00:41:22

Running for Weight Loss: What an Dietitian Wants You...

Tread Lightly Running Podcast ·

2025/09/13

After receiving many questions about weight loss for runners, we decided to bring on a performance dietitian to discuss this delicate topic. Lydia Nader-Urdiales is a registered dietitian who has worked with runners on their performance and body composition goals - and is a runner herself. She discusses how weight loss can be achieved without spiking your injury risk or sacrificing your performance - and some of this discussion may surprise you.Thank you to our sponsors:✨ Upstep: Custom orthotics,

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00:40:27

How to Troubleshoot Common Race Day Problems

Tread Lightly Running Podcast ·

2025/09/06

Race day seldom goes as planned. Whether you forget to pack something, the forecast isn’t favorable, or you encounter some challenging miles, race day problems can happen to even the fittest of runners. We draw on our years of coaching hundreds of runners to guide you through how to creatively problem-solve various race-day issues. Even when the race doesn’t go your way, you can still come away with a positive experience and maybe even a PR! Thank you to our sponsors:✨ Tailwind: Complete sport

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