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Triathlete of the Year with Katie Zaferes Jun 19, 2019

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Katie Zaferes - #1 Triathlete

What does it take to be ranked the #1 International Triathlon Union triathlete in the world? In this episode we talk with Katie Zaferes, 2016 Olympic triathlon participant for Team USA and currently competing professionally in triathlons around the world as the top ranked triathlete.

Katie shares with us her athletic background from running cross-country in High School and college to becoming a professional triathlete. She discusses her mental preparation for competition and how she approaches her nutrition when travelling to so many different locations around the world.

In the ITU World Triathlon Series, Katie finished her 2017 season ranked 3rd in the world and her 2018 season ranked #2. So far in the 2019 season, Katie leads the world with a #1 ranking, sweeping the first three events of the series with victories in Abu Dhabi, Bermuda and Yokohama. Approaching the 2020 Olympic Games, Katie has set her sights high, seeking to bring home a medal to the United States.

In recognition of Katie's ascent, USA Triathlon named her its 2017 and 2018 "Women's Triathlete of the Year."

How Rowing Can Help Your Running with Caley Crawford Jun 12, 2019

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You love running, right? Today's episode is about ROWING and how the two fit together.

Today we get some advice from an expert on how to add something new to our training regimen that might make a huge difference in our overall training.

Caley Crawford, shares details on how to improve your running with rowing. We all know that cross training can be extremely beneficial. But, just like running, it needs to be done with proper form and technique to get the most out of it.

Can Yoga Make Us Better Runners with Lindsay Junk Jun 05, 2019

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Can doing yoga make us better runners? Yoga practice has been around for thousands of years yet, there are still questions about its benefits and usefulness for runners who inevitably would rather be running than doing much of anything else with our training time.

Today we have Lindsay Junk, marathoner, triathlete, and president of YogaSix to share her thoughts and offer some specific yoga poses that benefit runners.

A background in nutrition and personal training as well as her experience as an endurance athlete make Lindsay a great choice to talk about the benefits of cross training with Yoga.

Lindsay already has 2 marathons completed in 2019 and we'll find out what else she's been up to for her own fitness. Our main focus, of course, is to receive specifics on how yoga can help us in pursuit of running excellence.

Heel Strikers, Gait Analysis, What Has Changed? Matt Phillips Returns to Share the New Stuff May 29, 2019

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This episode will give you new insight on improving your running performance and reducing injuries.

Matt Phillips is a Running Injury & Performance specialist based in Sussex, England. As a writer for numerous publications and websites, he is a popular speaker at national & international conferences, and has his own bi-monthly podcast called 'RunChatLive' helping runners, coaches and therapists clear up the myths & misconceptions that are certainly a part of this sport.

Matt shares his research-driven perspective on heel striking, foot shape, the running magazine dilemma, the dangers and benefits of running teams, and the ever elusive sub-2-hour marathon.

How to Run Hills and Not be Intimidated with Coach Dylan Belles May 22, 2019

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HILLS! For many of us this word terrifies us because they're hard, they're uncomfortable, and we may not even know how to run them correctly. Up hill, downhill, hills for interval training and speed work, trail running with hills, it's all part of the running experience. Yet, how many of us know how to use hills effectively and to our optimal benefit to improve our running?

In this episode Dylan discusses hills and why all of us can benefit from understanding how to run them better and how to utilize the power that comes from effective hill running – for racing and training. When we think of running hills, we often envision running up a road with a steep hill, running up a long but low grade, or the infamous "Heartbreak Hill" of Boston. But, as Isaac Newton essentially said: "What goes up, must come down." and Dylan also shares with us how to effectively run down hills and how hills should be approached when trail running.

Measuring Success As A Runner with Kate Pallardy May 15, 2019

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Kate reached a do or die moment, her senior year of college, a moment where she either made a drastic change or let her spirit wither away.

The 2 words that kept repeating were CHANGE and RUN. So with the need to feel powerful and the thrill to seek adventure and new roads, she signed up for a 50-mile race… her first ever running race with only 3 cold Chicago months to take her non-running self across the finish line of a grueling footrace in the backwoods of Pekin, Illinois (McNaughton Trail 50-miler 2007). That singular 50-mile race changed the course of her life forever!

7 Essential Stretches with Austin Martinez May 08, 2019

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In this week's episode, Austin Martinez, Director of Education at StretchLab describes the 7 Essential Stretches for runners and why we need to include flexibility and strength workouts in addition to just running miles for injury prevention and optimum performance as a runner. These stretches focus on the following areas of our bodies: Feet, Lower Legs, Quads, Hamstrings, Glutes, Spine, Core, and Upper Body. (Ok, that's really 8, but Upper Body is easily overlooked for runners and Austin gave us a bonus stretch).

Ultra Running and Zombies with Author Camille Picott May 01, 2019

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What do zombies and ultra marathons have to do with each other?

We find out in this week's episode where we talk with Undead Ultra book author and ultra runner, Camille Piccott, as we honor Zombie Awareness month in May.

We discuss Camille's 3 zombie books with ultra running heroes: Dawn Patrol, Undead Ultra, and Dorm Life. We are in for a fun and provocative discussion of the merits of ultra-running and the apocalyptic potential of zombies taking over the earth.

CBD / Cannabis; What Can It Do For Runners with Caleb Simpson Apr 24, 2019

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Hemp, marijuana, CBD, THC... How are they related and can they help runners? Are they even legal? Can CBD alleviate pain and inflammation? What is the science behind it? Are our bodies actually pre-wired for this? There is a lot of chatter about CBD supplements, but what is actually known?

Our guest today is Caleb Simpson from Hemp Daddy's Therapeutics. Caleb will give us the facts and fill in the missing pieces of the hemp/CBD mystery.

Half Marathon American Record Holder and Olympian Ryan Hall - Run The Mile You're In Apr 17, 2019

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Ryan Hall - Run The Mile You're In

Olympic athlete and American record holder in the half marathon Ryan Hall hasn't always loved running. In his new book, Run the Mile You're In: Finding God in Every Step, Ryan reveals how he got his unlikely start in running, both the "why" and the secret to the success of his 20-year athletic career.

He encourages others to run their own races with confidence.

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