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Run to the Top Podcast | The Ultimate Guide to Running

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01:31:40

Exploring The AI Running Revolution with Dr. John...

Run to the Top Podcast | The Ultimate Guide to Running ·

2025/06/18

The technological revolution has taken over running. Dr. John Holash and Dr. Cody Ray van Rassel are specialists in exercise physiology at the University of Calgary. We brought them on today’s show to discuss topics including: What are some of the most exciting new technologies in athletics How the benefits of super shoes are measured What is the role of wearable technologies in advancing the sport What new technological innovations we might see in the near future Whether the humble potato is the

01:00:30

How Coach James McKirdy is Bringing the Pro Treatment...

Run to the Top Podcast | The Ultimate Guide to Running ·

2025/06/11

Coach James McKirdy is bringing the pro treatment to non-professional athletes by offering the McKirdy Micro Race series with services like personal pacing and bottle service. We brought James on to tell us all about how he’s helping runners achieve personal bests including: What goes into creating a race designed to go fast Why he believes it’s important for amateur runners to gain access to these type of services How to finally hit a racing goal you might have been chasing for a long time How to

01:05:20

The Science Behind Ketones as Fuel Source with...

Run to the Top Podcast | The Ultimate Guide to Running ·

2025/06/04

Michael Brandt founded Ketone IQ after noticing its high metabolic efficiency to make fueling with ketones easier. We’re bringing him on the show to chat all about ketones including: How he got started with Ketone IQ What are ketones and the differences between Ketone IQ and ketones produced naturally in your body The science behind using ketones as an energy source How to optimally include ketones as a part of your fueling Whether we could see new ketone products on the market in coming years

52:03

How to Run with your Slower (or Much Faster) Friends

Run to the Top Podcast | The Ultimate Guide to Running ·

2025/05/21

Running in groups adds a social element to training but it can be tricky finding a pace that works for everyone involved. Today’s show is all about getting the most out of training in groups and we’ll speak about: How to use training groups to help push harder in workouts or make them feel easier What types of runs are better suited to running in groups How to keep yourself from going too quick when training with fast runners How to adapt workouts to runners with different running goals and fitness

01:16:17

Runner Problems: Solving Common Struggles that Only...

Run to the Top Podcast | The Ultimate Guide to Running ·

2025/04/30

On today’s show we’re helping you solve some common problems that only runners understand, including: How to deal with a Black Toenail How to carry all of your gels and nutrition Dealing with all of the extra laundry from dirty workout gear Trying to tell if you’re actually injured or just sore How to pack all you running gear for a trip What to do with your extra time on a rest day Runners are a tough group and we love that about the sport. We’re runners just like you and doing our part to help

53:14

Don’t Screw up the Easy Stuff: Recovery Runs,...

Run to the Top Podcast | The Ultimate Guide to Running ·

2025/04/23

Just about every runner has made the mistake of going too fast on a recovery run and paid the price. There’s a lot of things that we know we should do as runners and still get them wrong. Coach Jeff brings his years of coaching experience to the show to share why runners make these 5 easy to fix mistakes: Overdoing recovery runs Ineffective strength training Rationalizing not having enough time Running through injury Eating the wrong fuel before and after training You might think this list looks

01:11:31

Time to Shine: How to Perform Your Best in Any...

Run to the Top Podcast | The Ultimate Guide to Running ·

2025/04/16

There’s an ongoing debate whether it’s harder to run in the heat or the cold; that’s a trick question because the answer is whatever you’re less prepared for. Racing season is here and we want to help you prepare for any condition with topics like: How much temperature affects running performance What is the impact of weather conditions like wind and rain Is there such a thing as perfect running weather How to prepare for the potential conditions of your goal race How to dress for any weather you

58:45

From 2x Brain Surgery Survivor to 2x Olympic Marathon...

Run to the Top Podcast | The Ultimate Guide to Running ·

2025/04/09

You may have never heard of Molly Bookmyer, but since overcoming two brain surgeries in 2015 she’s quickly becoming one of the top US Women’s Marathoners. Molly opened up about her health struggles and her path to elite running with questions like: How Molly overcame the odds to run a 2:28 marathon after two brain surgeries How she balances training as an elite with a full-time job When Molly realized she had undiagnosed Celiac’s disease and how discovering this has changed her fueling What are

41:35

Chipotle x Strava: The City Challenge - Motivating...

Run to the Top Podcast | The Ultimate Guide to Running ·

2025/02/19

Chipotle Mexican Grill has partnered with Strava to motivate runners across the globe with free burrito bowls and we’re speaking with Vice-President of Brand Marketing, Stephanie Purdue, to find out more about this unique challenge. During the interview we chat all about the City Challenge, including: How runners competed to earn free Chipotle for a year Why participating runners get so competitive How challenges can add excitement and motivation to your training Results and fun stories from the

58:05

Underrated or Overrated: Trends in Running

Run to the Top Podcast | The Ultimate Guide to Running ·

2025/02/05

The running boom has brought lots of changes, but which of these new trends are actually good for the sport? The RC team is bringing you another underrated or overrated episode focusing on trends in running, and we’re bringing on coach Ruairi to answer questions like: Are running clubs a better way to meet people than dating apps? Should every running shoe have a carbon plate? Is too much data from running watches a good or bad thing? How RC coaches feel about the trend of “rawdogging runs” Does

01:06:35

Run the World on a Budget: How to Travel for a Race...

Run to the Top Podcast | The Ultimate Guide to Running ·

2025/01/29

Running doesn’t take a lot of equipment, but racing can be expensive. The cost of running a world major marathon or another race abroad can really add up but these are our 10 best tips to save a little money on costs such as: Travel expenses Nutrition and fueling Race day gear Food Transportation And more… While we are giving these tips, we still recognise that it's not going to make it cheap or affordable for everyone. There’s something really special about running fast with huge crowds

01:05:34

Training Insights from Alex Ostberg, Assistant Coach...

Run to the Top Podcast | The Ultimate Guide to Running ·

2025/01/22

For today’s show we’re welcoming back a voice that should be familiar to longtime listeners, assistant coach at Bowerman TC and former RC coach Alex Ostberg. Alex is a seven-time All-American who holds PRs of 3:58 in the Mile, 7:49 in the 3k, and 13:18 in the 5k. He’s back today to share training secrets from working with the fastest runners on the planet, including: What are the most important training principles for runners of all levels What is the role of a coach in getting the best out of

59:37

The Best Marathons to Set a New Personal Best in 2025

Run to the Top Podcast | The Ultimate Guide to Running ·

2025/01/15

Today, we’re here to make your next marathon decision a little easier by breaking down the best and fastest marathons out there. Let this episode be your marathon guide in 2025 with topics including: How to choose the right marathon for you What makes some marathons faster than others How to research potential races What are our favourite American and International marathons There’s nothing like the feeling of running 42.2km with excited crowds cheering you on and then crossing the finish line to

50:33

Seeing the World Through Running with the Founder of...

Run to the Top Podcast | The Ultimate Guide to Running ·

2024/12/18

For Lena Andersson, running is about more than health and fitness. It’s a way to see the world that she’s sharing through her tour company Go! Running Tours. Go! Running Tours is a global tour provider that connects traveling runners with like-minded locals who are passionate about sharing their culture. During this conversation, Lena chats about the story behind this tour group including: What it’s like to take part in a running tour How Lena traded in her corporate job to start a global running

01:00:10

RC Spotlight with Bethany and TJ - How this Mother...

Run to the Top Podcast | The Ultimate Guide to Running ·

2024/12/11

This athlete spotlight features two incredible athletes who each recently won the Muleskinner 50 miler. The kicker though, is that these co-champions are a mother and son due! Bethany and TJ are a true family of runners and you’re going to love hearing about their story including answers to questions including: Why they picked the Muleskinner 50 miler to compete together How Bethany recovered from taking a wrong turn during the race How TJ finds time for running and 4-6 strength sessions per week

01:04:26

Overrated/Underrated - Healthy Habits for Runners

Run to the Top Podcast | The Ultimate Guide to Running ·

2024/12/04

There’s no doubt running is great for your health, but what healthy habits are good for your running? We’re answering this with another edition of overrated or underrated to help you decide what other healthy habits you should be adopting to become a healthier and better runner. Joining us for this topic is DR. Richard Rosenfeld, an expert in lifestyle health and nutrition. He’ll get into nutrition and tons of other great factors which can improve your overall health like: Should you take power

55:21

Don’t Get Left in the Dark: What Many of us Get Wrong...

Run to the Top Podcast | The Ultimate Guide to Running ·

2024/11/27

Winter is coming, and that means you may be doing the majority of your training in the dark and cold depending on where you live. You don’t have to let sunlight limit your training though! This episode is about how to get the most out of winter training; from a safety perspective and performance perspective. This includes answering questions such as: How your body reacts differently to running in the dark and cold How to dress on your runs for better visibility and warmth How to train safely

01:25:15

Running Shoe and Gear Picks with Robbe Reddinger from...

Run to the Top Podcast | The Ultimate Guide to Running ·

2024/11/20

Believe in the Run is one of the top sites online for honest reviews of running gear and today’s guest Robbe Reddinger knows a thing or two about running shoes. We couldn’t think of a more qualified person to give running gear advice so we brought him on the show to chat about his top gear picks. Some of the topics we’ll cover include: How the shoe testing process works What makes a good running shoe What other pieces of gear every runner needs What are Robbe’s favorite running shoes Plus find out

55:12

Trials and Triumph: How Jacob Heslington Overcame the...

Run to the Top Podcast | The Ultimate Guide to Running ·

2024/10/30

When Jacob Heslington was sitting in the ICU as a 21 year-old recovering from severe blod clots, he probably didn’t imagine that only 9 years later he would be running in the Olympic Marathon Trials. Qualifying alone would have been an impressive feat. His success didn’t stop there though. In only his 2nd ever marathon, Jacob managed to finish 21st in a time of 2:15 and while competing against a field of over 100 incredibly talented elite and semi-elite runners from across the country. He’s the

49:15

Evidence-based Ways to Stay Healthy as a Runner with...

Run to the Top Podcast | The Ultimate Guide to Running ·

2024/10/23

There’s a lot of bad information out there when it comes to injury treatment and prevention. That’s why it’s so important to make sure you get information from a reliable source like today’s guest, doctor of chiropractic Chantelle Maryuen. Chantelle works at the Runner’s Academy clinic in Toronto, offering a variety of services helping runners with “striving to make striving for your goals a joyful experience rather than a painful one”. Part of the challenge in following research-based principles

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