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The Female Masters Runner Episode: How to Stay Injury Free- Bennett Cohen Nov 11, 2015

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Today's emphasis is the importance of following a training program that takes your gender and age into account. Our guest has been coaching women runners for quite some time, and today we find out why.

We discuss the noticeable difference in motivation between men and women, and our guest get the best advice I've ever heard about how to practice visualization.

Today we're joined by Bennett Cohen, President of the International Association of Women Runners. He's a running coach to women over 40 and has helped women into their 70s run personal bests.

He's been an avid runner for 37 years an [...]

How to Improve Your Running Form in Under 5 Minutes with the TrueForm Runner Nov 04, 2015

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Today, we'll be learning about the True Form Runner. You may or may not have heard of it, but it's quickly becoming an international fitness phenomenon, and with good reason.

As runners, we all focus on having the best posture and form possible, so as to stay injury free and get the best results from our workouts. That's where True Form comes in. Jeff Vernon, one of the developers of True Form Runner, will be joining us today to discuss the in's and out's, how it's used and what you can gain by using it.

Here are some other topics we discuss:

· Jeff's journey to develop The True Form

Follow These 5 Steps and You Will Run Pain Free with Brad Beer Oct 28, 2015

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How many of you think injuries are normal part of running?

Well, we're here to tell you it's not.

Not only is it entirely possible to run injury free, but it's possible for everyone. Today we'll be discussing how to do it by following, his "insurance policy" for injury free running which he outlines in his bestselling book: "You Can Run Pain Free".

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Need a Running Professional to Trust? Listen to Dr. Nick Campitelli Oct 21, 2015

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Today we're talking mostly about foot injuries in runners, how to prevent them, and why they happen in the first place. We also go into orthotics, Dr. Nick's top shoe recommendations, and so much more.

Our guest started out running as a hobby, and has been a runner most of his life.

Dr. Nick Campitelli is a podiatrist based in Akron, Ohio who specializes in foot and ankle surgery.

Iron for Runners: What You Need to Know with Pam Hinton Oct 14, 2015

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As runners, we strive to do our best and we know how important nutrition is to running our best. Yet, we often hear about how many runners don't get enough vitamins and minerals in their diet.

In today's episode, you'll learn more about nutritional deficiencies, the science behind them, and how to correct them once and for all. If you've ever wondered whether you need to take iron, calcium or any other supplement, you've come to the right place. We'll also talk about various studies done on bone density, bone loss and nutrition, and their surprising findings, diet recommendations for sports performance, and much more.

How Inspiring Others Could Be the Motivation You Need to Succeed- Fernando Cabada Oct 07, 2015

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Marathon Season is here and this is Chicago Marathon week (did you read our Chicago marathon race guide?). One of the runners who will take part in it is my guest on this episode and he shares his incredible story of bravery and overcoming the odds to lead a life that inspires others. It is the most emotional interview I've done and I am certain you will be as inspired by Fernando Cabada as I am.

Fernando explains that he grew up in the Fresno, California area as the son of first and second generation immigrants. His fat [...]

Why It's Important to be at Peace with Where You are in Your Training- Carrie Tollefson Sep 30, 2015

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We've all heard the expression - when one door closes, another opens. For my guest that expression had lasting meaning. Carrie Tollefson, a 2004 Olympian, had trained and planned for a spot on the 5K team, but as fate would have it she didn't make the team. Carrie came back and surprised everyone, including herself, by earning a spot on the 1500m team. For Carrie, being an Olympian changed her life.

Carrie, elite middle-distance runner, is also a five-time NCAA champion, three-time national champion, an ESPN2 analyst, wife and mother. Through her website, public speaking and training camps Carries inspires people to Get After It and [...]

Could Lifting Be What You Need to Run Faster?-Meghan Kennihan Sep 23, 2015

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In today's episode, we'll be debunking a few fitness myths and learning some important tips with certified personal trainer and running coach, Meghan Kennihan. Meghan has loved sports for as long as she can remember, including: being on every sports team in her school and running several marathons and triathlons, but hitting several bumps along the way.

These are some of the topics we covered:

Meghan's transition from running to power lifting
Differe [...]

Hungry Runner Girl on Consistency as a Runner and Why a Community is so Valuable to Your Performance Sep 16, 2015

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My guest today is Janae Jacobs who writes a daily blog, Hungry Runner Girl. Not only does Janae give advice and share her journey of running, but her blog also serves as a community for runners to encourage and support one another. Hungry Runner Girl has grown in popularity and now receives a million views a month. Janae ran her first marathon in 2010 and fell in love with running and racing. Today we'll talk about how runners can support each other, how to motivate yourself to get through workouts, and why it's important to think long-term when you think about running.

Janae blogs twice a da [...]

Small Changes that Will Make a Big Difference to Your Performance- Max Prokopy Sep 09, 2015

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Today I am excited to welcome Max Prokopy to the show. Max has his masters degree in exercise physiology and a member of the UVA Speed Clinic. At the Speed Clinic they help people runners and walkers optimize their gait to remain injury free and increase their performance. Max and his team have helped both elite level runners to age groupers, and from age 10 to 80 come through their 2.5 hour evaluation process.

When you arrive at the clinic you will run a little, watch a lot of video, and perform a battery of ex [...]

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