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If you were learning to play golf, would you want to learn from Tiger Woods or some guy who played in high school? Running isn’t any different from golf – you deserve to learn from the best.
And that’s our mission with our podcast and these in-depth interviews:
We want to introduce you to the doers and thinkers in the running world, whose training concepts, depth of knowledge, and stories are so powerful that just hearing them will change the way you approach your running and training.
We want to give you an alternative to the “know-it-all gurus” and marketing hype. Heck, no single person knows it all. The best way to grow is to learn from a mix of smart, energetic and talented people who are willing to share their expertise and experiences.
Even better, if you want to ask your own questions to our future guests, follow us on Facebook and Twitter. We will post opportunities for questions as soon as we schedule the interview. This is your chance to get real answers from running experts.
While you listen, check out some of the most recommended running resources from our expert guests here.
RECENT EPISODES
May 16, 2018
Epic Boston Marathon 2018 (& 2013) with Julie Sapper & Lisa Reichmann
When Lisa Met Julie…? Well, it was 2009 via a mutual friend and they have since formed Run Farther & Faster, a running coaching program in Washington DC. Coach Lisa Reichmann is an experienced Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) certified running...
May 9, 2018
Great British Bake-off Takes on London Marathon with Jane Beedle
What do the Great British Bake-off, the London Marathon, and pure grit (mixed with a fun spirit) have in common? Jane Beedle, that’s what! A gardener, a baker, a London Marathon racer? Why not? This week we speak with 15-year veteran professional...
May 2, 2018
Improve Your Marathon Nutrition with Jackie Dikos, RDN, CSSD, CLT
Many of us want to either train for, or improve upon, a great marathon finish. So we log miles, minutes and hours of running each week. We focus on endurance, speed, flexibility, strength and mental toughness. And, of course, NUTRITION. You wouldn’t...
April 25, 2018
What Makes You a “Real” Runner: Interview With Jill Angie
Have you ever felt that you weren’t (or aren’t) a ‘Real Runner’? Maybe it was because of a perceived lack of speed, perceived body image or something else. Well, you’re not alone and we have just the guest to help reframe any negative self-talk...
April 18, 2018
Plantar Fasciitis and IT Band Injuries with Dr. Brianne Showman Brown
Plantar fasciitis and IT band injuries are words that every runner will come across eventually – hopefully only in an article and not from personal experience. Let’s face it: Nobody wants a seat on the injury bus. But sometimes we end up there...
April 11, 2018
Meet Boston Marathon Winner and Run Forever Author Amby Burfoot
Boston Marathon Winner Amby Burfoot writes about the spirit of running forever in his newest book, just released. OK, we know that nobody actually runs forever. But, Run For As Long As Possible doesn’t really have the same ring. And when most runners...
April 4, 2018
A 50 Year, 50 Week, Long Run Challenge with Running Icon Bob Anderson
One race a week for 50 weeks at 7 minutes per mile at age 64! In this episode we speak with Bob Anderson photographer, filmmaker and founder of Runner’s World Magazine, My Best Runs and runner-finisher of a grueling year-long race challenge that consisted...
March 28, 2018
Shoe Drop Transitioning and More with Tony Post of Topo Athletic
This week we introduce to you Tony Post, Founder of Topo Athletic, an innovative running shoe company that launched in 2013. Tony harnessed over 30 years of industry knowledge and competitive running experience to create a company with a range of shoes...
March 21, 2018
NYC Marathon, Dogs, Crohn’s Disease & Overcoming Adversity with Ali Feller
Meet 3:51 marathoner, author of the Ali On The Run blog and host of the Ali On The Run Show podcast, freelance writer and editor, Ali Feller. Ali’s appearance on this week’s episode was suggested by listener, Angie Sherman and for that, we are certainly...
March 14, 2018
Running Injuries – How to Avoid Them, How to Treat Them, and How Sitting Kills Our Running with Dr. Sandy Baird
In this episode, Dr. Sandy Baird shares her personal journey into chiropractic care, her approach to injury prevention and treatment, nutrition, and footwear. We also learn about different self-treatment and prevention exercises to help keep us on our...
March 7, 2018
The Importance of Hydration (and tips for how to stay better hydrated) with Vishal Patel
It’s understood that we need to stay hydrated not only during physical activities, but in general. But how can we improve the efficiency with which our bodies use hydration? A former collegiate track and field athlete, Vishal Patel has worked with Olympic...
February 28, 2018
Should You Consider Barefoot Running and Paleo? Interview with Dr. Brett Hill
While admittedly not a super-athlete growing up, Dr. Brett Hill was naturally drawn to distance running and the mental determination it required. As he studied to become a successful chiropractor, he realized that his lifestyle habits directly influenced...
February 21, 2018
Balancing Work, Family & Training with Run Cover Model & Mother of 3 Dorothy Beal
You could easily say that freelance writer, professional blogger, public speaker, coach, 3:11 Marathoner, wife and mother of three Dorothy Beal has a lot on her plate. Like many of us with busy lives outside of our training, Dorothy has had to learn how...
February 14, 2018
Introducing the New Host of Run To The Top: Stephanie Atwood
This week we introduce, certified nutritionist, award winning speaker, best selling author, running coach, certified rafting guide, AND the new host of the Run To The Top podcast, Stephanie Atwood. Stephanie is the founder of Go Wow Living and host of...
February 7, 2018
How Should I Train Between Marathons? Coaching Call With Pam Rountree
We’re doing a coaching deep dive again this week with another of our athletes, Pam Rountree. Pam recently completed two marathons with seven weeks of training in between, but no significant improvement in her time. She would like to reach her goal in...
January 31, 2018
When Is It Too Soon To Run Another Marathon? Coaching Call With Wayne Jimenez
We’re doing something a little different today on Run To The Top and we hope you find it helpful. One of our athletes, Wayne Jimenez, recently DNF’d a marathon at mile 16 and was not sure why. He has completed marathons and half-Iron Mans, but just...
January 24, 2018
Are Physical Limits in Our Heads? Interview with Alex Hutchinson
We’ve long known the biggest barriers in running are those we create in our own heads, but according to Alex Hutchinson and the latest research, there are ways we can bypass these barriers to push farther and faster. A National Magazine Award-winning...
January 17, 2018
How to Maximize Training for Busy Lives – with Duncan Larkin
If an airplane wing is too rigid, the plane will crash, and according to author and marathoner Duncan Larkin, the same is true for us runners. When we adhere too closely to our training plans or even, as Duncan says, the tenets of his own books, we don’t...
January 10, 2018
The Fitness Tribe Making Exercise Fun (and Free) – with Bojan Mandaric and Brogan Graham
The first rule of Fight Club is: you do not talk about Fight Club. The second rule of Fight Club? You know how it goes. Lucky for us, the opposite is true for the founders of November Project, a fitness movement popularly known as the “Fight Club”...
January 3, 2018
Why You Should Train Movement, Not Muscle – with Jay Dicharry
While most of us know we need to do strength work to truly see results, according to Jay Dicharry, this is a waste of time without also practicing movement and mobility. One of America’s leading physical therapists and the author of Anatomy for Runners,...
December 27, 2017
Run to the Top Special – The Greatest Hits of 2017
As we enter the bell lap for 2017, I wanted to do something a little special for this week’s episode. Just as it’s good to reflect back on a season and extract all the learning moments, I wanted to reflect back on the best lessons from Run to the...
December 20, 2017
Psychological Weapons to Conquer Your Inner “Chimp” – with Dr. Simon Marshall
If you ever have thoughts and feelings you wish you didn’t, there’s a good chance you’re human. But there are ways to put a stop to those thoughts and feelings, and that’s where Dr. Simon Marshall comes in. A competitive triathlete and world-renowned...
December 13, 2017
From Paleo to Vegan: How Your Diet Affects Your Metabolic Efficiency – with Bob Seebohar
He’s back! World renowned dietitian and exercise physiologist Bob Seebohar joins us again to delve deeper into the growing research surrounding his two concepts of metabolic efficiency training (MET) and nutrition periodization. If you listened to...
December 6, 2017
From Sideline To Starting Line: Our Editor’s Entry Into Running with Jeremy Noessel
Our guest this week is an incredible guitar player, amazing singer song-writer, and the best audio editor you could ask for, and I’m not just saying all that because he’ll be reading this while he edits the show. If you haven’t already guessed,...
November 29, 2017
Michael Hammond: Keeping Perspective in the All-Consuming World of Running
Michael Hammond is a graduate of Virginia Tech where he competed in cross country and track, earning two ACC titles and four NCAA All-American honors. His individual efforts led his team to four ACC team championships: one in cross country, two in indoor...
November 22, 2017
From Couch to Ultra with Nathan Maxwell
Telling people that you run marathons usually prompts some dumbfounded expressions, but tell them you run ultras and, let’s face it, they’ll probably think you’re nuts. But that’s just a day in the life for Georgia native, Nathan Maxwell. Like...
November 15, 2017
Grit Over Gift With Dr. Cindra Kamphoff
1. The world’s best are gritty. 2. The world’s best are clear on their purpose. 3. The world’s best become a master of their thoughts. 4. The world’s best know themselves to master yourself. 5. The world’s best dominate...
November 8, 2017
Pushing Your Limits – With Matt Fitzgerald
Author, coach, and nutritionist Matt Fitzgerald started running at the age of eleven when he completed the last mile of the 1983 Boston Marathon with his father (who had run the whole thing) and his two brothers. By that time Matt was already a writer...
November 1, 2017
Orthorexia: When Healthy Eating Becomes Unhealthy – With Heather Caplan
When you think of dietitians, you probably think of, well, diets. It’s right there in the name, and most dietitians are devoted to helping people follow regulated diets that will, in theory, make them healthier. Heather Caplan isn’t like most dietitians....
October 25, 2017
Staying in the Race: 9 Essential Keys to Avoiding Burnout With Jonathan Beverly
Running isn’t always forgiving. Between injuries, mental ruts, and the curve balls life sometimes throws at us, finding long term success and remaining engaged in the sport can be incredibly difficult, and that’s why Jonathan Beverly’s new book...