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Run and Race in the National Parks - Moab, Canyonlands, and Arches with Justin & Denise Ricks Jul 04, 2018

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Justin and Denise Ricks of Mad Moose Events share the history, geology, topography and the incredible routes to run and race in their home area of Moab, Utah, home to two National Parks: Canyonlands and Arches, plus nearby Bears Ears National Monument.

From 230 Pound Couch Potato to 1-18 Half Marathon with Simon Ong Jun 27, 2018

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Simon Ong talks about his past health issues and how he changed his life through running. He shares details of his training cycles, from workouts to nutrition and how he went from couch potato to sub 6 minute miles in a half marathon. His story is one of inspiration and passion for running; the enthusiasm for life clearly in his voice.

Race Recovery Nutrition with Dr. Art Zemach and Tailwind Nutrition Jun 20, 2018

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Have you ever experienced gut issues during training or racing from a product that was supposed to help you feel better? We know that proper fueling during and after endurance performance and training is crucial, but what exactly do our bodies need, when do they need it and why do they need it.

Enter Dr. Art Zemach and Tailwind Nutrition. Dr. Zemach is a pediatrician, kayaker, and endurance athlete who has competed in Ironman Switzerland, Leadville Trail and other endurance competitions and offers cutting edge information about optimum nutrition for endurance athletes.

Boston Marathon - Making it to the Podium with Krista DuChene Jun 13, 2018

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Krista DuChene was the 3rd place finisher in the 2018 Boston Marathon. She has run 15 marathons and her personal record of 2:28:32, set at Toronto in 2013, makes her Canada's 2nd fastest marathoner of all time.

Krista shares her journey through the extreme weather conditions at the 2018 Boston Marathon and what it's like to experience a major marathon as an Elite Runner. She also tells us about some of the challenges she has overcome such as finishing the 2014 Canadian half-marathon championships on a broken leg.

The Great Bangladesh Global Run with Ultra Runner Arafat Jun 06, 2018

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The Great Bangladesh Global Run Day

June 6, 2018 is Global Running Day. Run to the Top celebrates the global nature of running as we learn what it is like to run, and race, in Bangladesh.

We are joined by Mohammad Shamsuzzaman Arafat who,to honor health and running, has aleady run 1006 kilometers from bottom to top of his country. Bangladesh, a country the size of the state of Iowa, is home to a population larger than all of Russia.

Arafat is a 27 year-old ultra runner and founder of The Great Bangladesh Run, a movement that is focused on making a healthier and stronger Bangladesh.

Runner's Knee: Interview with Dr. Cameron Dennis, PT, DPT May 30, 2018

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Have you heard that running is going to mess up your knees or something to that effect? Dr. Cameron Dennis explains to us why that is simply not true. Yes, some runners experience knee issues at certain points, but it isn't necessarily just because they run, but rather how they run: how often, how fast, how far, etc…

Running Tips from RunnersConnect Coach Laura May 23, 2018

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Coach Laura McLean, from RunnersConnect, offers running tips for beginners and more experienced runners as they transition in their own running lives.

Laura is a certified endurance coach and is also trained as coach for athletes with disabilities. She is a former elite hockey player who ran cross-country and track in high school.

Laura took a brief athletic hiatus after playing college-level hockey before rediscovering running. She hasn't looked back since.

Boston Marathon 2018 with Julie Sapper and Lisa Reichmann May 16, 2018

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Julie and Lisa describe the 2018 meteorologically challenging Boston Marathon as 'epic' as they share their unique strategies for handling the weather.

And with so many Boston Marathons under their feet, it's no surprise that they were also there in 2013 (the year of the bombings). We'll hear their first-hand experiences during the trauma and chaos that ensued.

Coaches in addition to runners, they also explain how crucial strength and mental training is for the marathon and how a marathon training program should be like an ice cream sundae.

Great British Bake-off Takes on London Marathon with Jane Beedle May 09, 2018

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A gardener, a baker, a marathon racer? Why not?

Professional garden designer, amateur baker and finalist on the Great British Bake-Off, Jane Beedle gives us an inside look at getting onto the show and how to use the same determination to take on a marathon in 2018. Not just any marathon but the London Marathon.

Listen to the pre-marathon interview and post-race follow-up after Jane's attempt at the BIG 26.2 for the first time at age 62!

Improve Your Marathon Nutrition with Jackie Dikos, RDN, CSSD, CLT May 02, 2018

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In this episode, Jackie Dikos teaches us how to fuel and hydrate during training, taper and race day while explaining the importance of macronutrients and how to combine them for optimal energy.

She also talks about why she focuses on a 'colorful pate", how and why to calculate sweat-rate and what to do with that information to more effectively leverage aid stations during marathons.

Jackie's firsthand knowledge and experience provide a host of great information, so don't be surprised if you listen to this several times to fully absorb these nutrients of fueling wisdom.

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