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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
April 17, 2019
Ryan Hall Half Marathon Record Holder and Olympian Shares His New Book: Run the Mile You’re In
Ryan Hall talks about Run The Mile You’re In Having dreamed of playing professional baseball, one small decision changed the course of his life. Olympic athlete and American record holder in the half marathon Ryan Hall hasn’t always loved running....
April 10, 2019
First Time at Boston Marathon with Scott Mattingly
Scott Mattingly – Boston Marathon For many of us, the Boston Marathon is not just a Bucket List race, but a Bucket List goal altogether. While we’re excited to see what the elite field can do in one of the most famous running events, thousands...
April 3, 2019
Boston Marathon Hopefuls and Hoka Team Naz Elite with Coach Ben Rosario
Boston Marathon Hopefuls On today’s episode we are talking with Ben Rosario coach of the Hoka NAZ Elite Team in Flagstaff, Arizona. We discuss the upcoming 2019 Boston Marathon and who Ben believes are the top contenders, from his own team and the overall...
March 27, 2019
Best Running Shoes of 2019 Part 2 with Derek Wun from A Runner’s Mind
Best Running Shoes of 2019 We choose different running shoes for terrain, weather, price, ability, etc. In the second of this 2 part series we are talking with Derek Wun, running shoe expert in California as we continue our search into the best running...
March 20, 2019
Best Shoes of 2019 Part 1 with Ross Martinson Owner of Philadelphia Runner
Best Shoes of 2019 Shoes. As individual as… well, feet. In the history of running, there has probably never been a time when more styles, brands, and models have been available. And every year, after countless hours of research, development, and...
March 13, 2019
Cutting Edge Power, Pace and Heart Rate Technology with Tom Fowler Polar USA
Wearable Technology Today and Into the Future Today we are speaking with Tom Fowler, president of Polar USA, about the benefits and evolution of wearable technology. Tom has vast expertise and engaging stories about fitness as a former professional triathlete,...
March 6, 2019
Ketosis and Fat Burning Benefits for Runners with Doctors Art Zemach and Mark Cucuzzella
Ketosis and Fat Burning is it Right for You? Today we have a special episode with two medical doctors who are also avid runners and personally advocate for the fat burning way of eating that creates ketosis and, for many people, fat loss and increased...
February 27, 2019
5 Amazing Runners Including Meb Keflezighi Who Overcame Incredible Obstacles – Stories Shared by Bob Babbitt
Amazing Runners Incredible Obstacles To title this episode “Obstacle Runners” would not just be misleading, but also a negligent understatement. Sometimes we think we have it tough because we’re training in bad weather, or we have...
February 20, 2019
Staying on Top of Your Running Game with Coach Peyton Hoyal
Staying on Top of Your Running Game It’s been said that “Motivation is overrated; on a good day you don’t need it and on a bad day it never shows up.” With everything we have going on in our lives (work, family, friends,...
February 13, 2019
Running Pain, Grizzly Bears, and Current Pain Science with Paul Ingraham
Paul Ingraham: The Pain Science Guy Running Pain: Shin Splints. ITB Syndrome. Patellofemoral Syndrome. The dreaded Plantar Fasciitis… With even the slightest of niggles, we often keep ourselves up at night assuming we are developing any, or...
February 6, 2019
Self-Healing – Hashimoto’s, Autoimmune and Gut Health with Maria Aparis
Maria Aparis: Autoimmunity, Hashimoto’s and Gut Health As runners, we know that fueling is crucial. We spend countless hours finding the perfect combination of gels, hydration, and nutrition. However, one component we may be overlooking is our...
January 30, 2019
Running, Weight Loss, Wellness with Drs. Mohan and Parker
Dr. Carmen Patrick Mohan, MD and Dr. Ruth Parker, MD – Women’s Guide To Health – co-authored with Jeff Galloway Dr. Ruth Parker, MD, MACP is professor of Medicine, Pediatrics and Public Health at Emory University in Atlanta, GA....
January 23, 2019
How to Run Every Day for More Than 40 Years With Scott Ludwig
Running Every Day for More Than 40 Years Some of us are lucky if we are able to run 5 days a week. Others even more fortunate may have been able to put together a streak of months or maybe even a couple years. Streaks are hard to maintain because so many...
January 16, 2019
Run the Oakland Marathon and Qualify for Boston Early With Lena Zentgraf
On today’s episode we interview Lena Zentgraf, assistant race director for the Oakland Run Fest. Held in March each year for the past 10 years the Oakland Run Fest offers a marathon, a half marathon, a 5K, a relay, and a combo race that includes...
January 9, 2019
Courage to Tri with Author and Ironman Empowered Triathlete Bethany Rutledge
Bethany Rutledge – Courage to Tri In 2019 our first episode was full of success stories and inspiration for our listening audience. However, we did not have a female perspective, so today’s episode will focus on Bethany Rutledge. Bethany...
January 2, 2019
Runners Connect 2018 Success Stories, Bring on 2019 and Make it Happen!
Good-bye 2018 With Runners Connect 2018 Success Stories As we enter into a New Year, we are taking time to reflect on some running success stories close to home, even if they’re half a world away. ‘Close to home’ because our guests...
December 26, 2018
US International Marathon Epic Finish with Brogan Austin
Epic Final 200 yards for 2018 USA National Marathon Championship Winner Brogan Austin Who doesn’t love an underdog or watching a competitor rise up to an unforeseen victory? 2018 USA Marathon Champion Recent California International Marathon winner...
December 19, 2018
Run Walk Run with Jeff and Barbara Galloway
Jeff & Barbara Galloway The name ‘Jeff Galloway’ is practically synonymous with the technique of run-walking and millions of runners have embraced the ‘Galloway Method’ and discovered their own athleticism. He has authored...
December 12, 2018
High Tech Running with Gait Analysis Running Injury Dr. Reed Ferber
Dr. Reed Ferber – High Tech Running Form & Injury Evaluation If you’ve ever experienced pain from running… What am I saying? We’ve all experienced pain from running; ranging from annoying, to concerning, to sidelining. ...
December 5, 2018
Finding Inner Focus through Mindfulness with Gary Dudney
Gary Dudney – The Mindful Runner Every runner has been there. The place during a race, a long training run, or a tough workout where we start telling ourselves to just stop. “It’s too hard”, “I don’t need to...
November 28, 2018
Holiday Gift Ideas: Run the Sahara and Everest with UltraMarathon Mom Holly Zimmerman
Holly Zimmermann, Author of Ultramarathon Mom This is the time of year where each latitudinal half of the planet enters into its deep temperature seasons. In the northern hemisphere, we are layering up more and more every week and lamenting about the...
November 21, 2018
Enhance Your Running with CBD Oil and Magnesium with Gretchen Lidicker
CBD Oil with Gretchen Lidicker Scientist, journalist, author, and health editor at mindbodygreen, Gretchen Lidicker has been active in sports and healthy living since high school. Later in life she became frustrated with conventional medicine, and so...
November 14, 2018
From Run to Triathlons with Mikael Eriksson
Mikael Eriksson – From Run To Triathlon Triathlons can be on one hand, competitively tempting, and on the other overwhelming or even downright frightening. When we think of Triathlons, many of us immediately think of the Ironman World Championships...
November 7, 2018
Social Media for Runners with Strava Co-founder Mark Gainey
Mark Gainey – Social Media For Runners This week we hear from Mark Gainey, co-founder and Chairman of Strava, the social network for athletes. Founded in 2009, millions of athletes worldwide have joined Strava for the ability to track and share...
October 31, 2018
Low Carb High Fat Nutrition for Athletes with Professor Tim Noakes
Prof. Tim Noakes – Low Carb, High Fat Nutrition for Athletes Today’s guest is the well-known and highly acclaimed scientist, doctor, ultra-marathoner, educator, author, and controversial high fat / low carbohydrate advocate, Professor Tim...
October 24, 2018
Marathon Training to Win with First American Female Finisher at the 2018 Chicago Marathon Sarah Crouch
Sarah Crouch – Marathon Training To Win Earlier this month, Sarah Crouch was the first American female finisher at the Chicago Marathon with a time of 2:32:37, which was also a PR, and 6th place overall. Not bad for someone who wasn’t...
October 17, 2018
Trail Running Film Fest Coming to Your Area: with James Varner
James Varner – Trail Running Film Fest 2018 James Varner is Founder of the first traveling Trail Running Film Festival in the United States, which, in addition to a 3-day festival in Seattle, will be stopping at over 40 cities this fall. This...
October 10, 2018
Ironman World Championship Triathlon 2018 with Kyle and Brent Pease
Pease Brothers – Creating Impact Beyond the Finish Line On October 13th, 2018, brothers, Kyle and Brent Pease will compete in the grueling Ironman World Championship triathlon in Kona, Hawaii consisting of a 2.4 mile swim, 112 miles of cycling...
October 3, 2018
Running With Mindfulness With Therapist William Pullen
London-based psycho-therapist, author, app developer and founder of dynamic running therapy, William Pullen, is spreading the message that movement is medicine for mind, body and soul. He is the author of the book: Running with Mindfulness: Dynamic...
September 26, 2018
How and Why to Run For Your Life with Dr. Mark Cucuzzella
Dr. Mark Cucuzzella Writes Run for Your Life This week we are rejoined by former guest, Dr. Mark Cucuzzella, who recently wrote Run for Your Life: How to Run, Walk, and Move Without Pain or Injury and Achieve a Sense of Well-Being and Joy. This...