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The RunRX Podcast

Coach Valerie & Coach Caroline

RunRX is the prescription for running pain-free. With two decades of teaching running technique, Coach Valerie knows a lot about how to run without pain. Coach Caroline works with Valerie on the mindset of the athletes in their membership. Join them as they answer questions and talk about topics that many runners have asked and some that they don"t realize they should ask.

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11:56

Why Your Legs Get Tired Faster: Fixing Fatigue, Head...

The RunRX Podcast ·

2026/10/02

Coach Caroline and Coach Valerie dig into one of the most common questions runners ask: why do my legs get tired before my cardio does? Valerie explains that leg fatigue often comes down to two big things: whether you are using muscle elasticity or relying on active muscle contraction, and whether your head and upper body are lined up correctly while you run. She breaks down why muscles fatigue more quickly when they are trying to control movement the whole time, and why running efficiently means

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11:07

How to Run for Time, Not Just Distance: Building...

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2026/09/25

Coach Caroline and Coach Valerie dig into one of the biggest mindset shifts in running: stop judging success only by distance and start learning what running actually feels like. In this episode, Valerie explains why a run coach is not the same as a running partner, why she needs to watch your movement instead of running beside you, and why the real goal is to build confidence in your own form before chasing bigger mileage. The conversation focuses on running for time, starting and stopping when

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13:31

Strength for Runners: Why Bodyweight, Core, and...

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2026/09/18

Coach Caroline and Coach Valerie dig into one of the biggest pieces of the RunRx method: strength training for runners. Valerie explains that she has been a strength coach longer than she has been a running coach, and that her approach has always been about balance, not bodybuilding. She talks about how she learned strength training in the 1980s, how the old model for runners was often light weights and high reps, and why that does not always make sense when running itself is already thousands of

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13:35

RunRx Clinic in September: Live Coaching, Drills,...

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2026/09/11

Coach Caroline and Coach Valerie talk about the upcoming September clinic in Texas and what makes a RunRx clinic different from a typical running event. Valerie explains that this is a learning clinic, not a mileage-heavy run, and that the focus is on drills, learning the gait cycle, understanding running position, and practicing short segments of running so each runner can feel the movement clearly. The clinic is set up in a park with shade, bathrooms, water fountains, trees, and a splash pad

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11:26

Marathon Season Training: Why RunRx Uses Time, Form,...

The RunRX Podcast ·

2026/09/04

Coach Caroline and Coach Valerie kick off marathon season with a clear RunRx message: the best way to train for a marathon is to first build running efficiency, then train for time and form, not just miles. Valerie explains that the RunRx process starts with the immersion, where runners focus on running form, efficiency, and staying out of injury before moving into the marathon plan. From there, training includes two interval days, one longer day, bodyweight strength work, exact self-care, and skill

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14:00

RunRx Clinic in the Park: Live Coaching, Drills, and...

The RunRX Podcast ·

2026/08/28

Coach Caroline and Coach Valerie talk about bringing RunRx clinics back and what makes an in-person clinic different from watching videos at home. This live training is set up at a park with shade, water, bathrooms, and room to work, but it is not a mileage-heavy event. Instead, runners practice the elements of the gait cycle, do drills, and take a few running steps so they can feel the movement in real time.Valerie explains why that live feedback matters so much. In person, she can correct runners

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12:00

How We Train Like Elite Athletes Without Running Like...

The RunRX Podcast ·

2026/08/21

In this episode of the RunRx Podcast, Coach Caroline and Coach Valerie talk about what really happens inside the RunRx Zooms and why so many runners feel awkward at first, but then start to understand the movement over time. Valerie explains how the Zooms work, why they require only a small amount of space, and how she coaches runners live through drills, warmups, hops, skips, and running-specific movement patterns. The conversation also covers why most runners do not naturally do drills, why so

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11:52

Why Heel Striking and Pushing Off Are Not the Answer

The RunRX Podcast ·

2026/08/14

In this episode of the RunRx Podcast, Coach Caroline and Coach Valerie unpack a common piece of movement advice that does not line up with the RunRx method: reaching with the heel, pushing off with the back foot, and driving through the big toe. Valerie explains why that advice may make sense in a rehab setting, but does not match how she teaches running and walking as natural movement patterns. She breaks down the difference between physical therapy, chiropractic care, and running technique, and

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10:30

Running in the Heat: Why Sweating More Is Not the Goal

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2026/08/07

Coach Caroline and Coach Valerie dig into a summer topic that runners still get wrong all the time: sweating more does not automatically mean training smarter. They start with the old-school mylar sweat suit craze, the idea that extra sweat meant faster weight loss, and why that mindset is still hanging around today. Valerie explains that heat itself is not the problem—running or training in heat can be useful—but adding unnecessary heat stress on top of exercise is where people get into trouble. If

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13:22

How Drills Build Better Running: Warmups, Movement...

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2026/07/31

Coach Caroline and Coach Valerie dig deep into why drills matter so much in the RunRx method and why they are not just an extra add-on before a run. Valerie explains that drills are part of the foundation of better running because they prepare the body for the movement pattern you are about to do, help you understand what your body feels like on a given day, and give you a way to train running without automatically jumping straight into miles. In this episode, the conversation focuses on movement

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7:23

Steroids, Recovery, and Pain Relief: What Runners...

The RunRX Podcast ·

2026/07/24

Coach Caroline and Coach Valerie unpack the real meaning of “steroids” in a running and training context, separating the bodybuilding stereotype from the more practical reality of recovery, inflammation, and pain relief. Valerie explains that many people hear the word steroids and immediately think of big muscles, aggression, and cheating, but in everyday sports medicine the conversation is often about recovery and reducing inflammation so an athlete can keep moving and continue the work needed to

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10:16

Too Many Voices? Why Runners Need One Clear Coaching...

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2026/07/17

Coach Caroline and Coach Valerie talk about what happens when runners have too many opinions in their ear: a shoe store telling them one thing, a physical therapist telling them another, a coach saying something else, and social media adding even more noise. Valerie explains why her coaching starts with one core idea: running is a movement pattern, and if the pattern is not working, no shoe, brace, or trendy fix will magically solve it. The episode focuses on how runners often arrive already injured

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9:17

Stress, Environment, and Better Training: Why Mindset...

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2026/07/10

Coach Caroline and Coach Valerie dig into a powerful idea for runners and exercisers: your mindset changes the workout itself. Caroline opens with a study involving rats on a treadmill where the same exercise produced very different cortisol responses depending on the environment. In the lab, the rats were stressed; when the treadmill was moved into a field, they felt safer and freer, and cortisol dropped even though the exercise was the same. That sets up the big question of this episode: if the

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11:38

Hydration Prep for Hot Summer Runs: Sweat Tests,...

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2026/07/03

Coach Caroline and Coach Valerie delve into one of the biggest summer training challenges for runners: staying hydrated when the heat and humidity intensify. The conversation starts with a real-world Texas problem, where even gardening can leave you feeling overworked, discombobulated, and dealing with gut issues hours later. Valerie explains why it is important to test yourself, because everybody sweats differently and you cannot assume your hydration needs are the same as someone else’s.This

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15:34

Stop Chasing Every Trend: How to Find a Running Coach...

The RunRX Podcast ·

2026/06/12

Coach Caroline and Coach Valerie talk about what makes running and rehab advice actually useful when you are overwhelmed by influencers, conflicting opinions, and constant “do this, do that” content. Valerie shares why she started creating videos back in 2011: after clinics, runners often could not remember the drills and tips she taught, so she began filming the movement work so people could go back and review it later. That simple, repeatable teaching style became part of RunRx, where the focus is

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9:08

No Drama, Just Running: Why Zoom Coaching Works...

The RunRX Podcast ·

2026/06/05

Coach Caroline and Coach Valerie talk about why the RunRx Zooms feel so different from a traditional running group. Instead of side conversations, pace matching, and getting pulled off focus by group chatter, these Zooms are built around one thing: your running. Valerie explains how small-group coaching creates space for technique work, injury questions, gait analysis, and real-time feedback without the noise that often comes with larger social run groups.The episode also covers what it means to be

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12:01

Carbs Are Back: Fueling, Gels, and Gut Training for...

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2026/05/22

Coach Caroline and Coach Valerie unpack why sugar and carbs are “making a comeback” in endurance running and why the answer is more nuanced than simply eating more. The conversation walks through the evolution from early-90s carb loading, to spaghetti dinners the night before a race, to the rise of gels and goo, and then into keto, paleo, and the newer high-carb trends you see today. They also explain why a lot of runners have copied elite fueling strategies without matching the volume, intensity,

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12:40

The Day-Two Runner: Why Recreational Runners Need a...

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2026/05/15

Coach Caroline and Coach Valerie talk about the “day two runner” and why the average recreational runner needs a different kind of coaching than the elite or professional athlete. The conversation starts with the reality that major races are expanding and attracting huge numbers of everyday runners, which means more people need support, guidance, and a standard of running that is built around efficiency, injury prevention, and long-term progress rather than just chasing speed.Valerie explains why

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14:15

Why Stretching Matters More as You Age

The RunRX Podcast ·

2026/05/08

Coach Caroline and Coach Valerie talk about stretching, mobility, and why your body’s needs change as you get older. Valerie shares how she went from being a bouncy, high-impact fitness instructor who barely stretched at all to realizing that range of motion work becomes essential in your 50s and beyond. They discuss the long-running debate around stretching before workouts, the difference between stretching, flexibility, and mobility, and why dynamic flexibility and full-range movement matter for

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9:52

Fear of Gravity

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2026/05/01

Coach Caroline and Coach Valerie dig into a fear many runners do not name out loud: fear of gravity. This episode explains why runners often brace, overreach, and put a “kickstand” foot out in front of them when they get nervous about falling, and how that creates more impact instead of less. You will hear why controlled falling is a skill, how gravity and elasticity work together, and why learning to stop fighting the fall can make your running feel lighter and more natural.The conversation also

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