Episodios

  • Mastering the Art of Carb Loading with Registered Dietician Travis Wilson
    Mar 19 2025

    You’re not going to gain much fitness in the last few days before a race but nailing your carb load can give a huge boost in performance.

    We’re bringing together registered dietician Travis Wilson and running coach Andie Cozzarelli to help you master the art of the carb load with topics including:

    • How long before race day you need to start increasing your carb intake
    • How to know how many carbs your body needs
    • Whether to focus on whole grains or fast-absorbing simple carbs like pasta and white bread
    • Examples of what to eat at each point in the carb load as your race approaches
    • How to fix common fueling problems like cramping and GI upset

    Making carbs your friend will help you to hit your paces for longer without feeling fatigued and Travis helps us to understand the science behind how this works.

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    3 Ways to Effectively Carb Loading Before a Race - Runners Connect

    Glycogen Calculator - How Many Grams of Crabs you Need to Avoid Hitting the Wall

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    This week’s show brought to you by:

    Previnex Joint Health Plus

    Joint Health Plus from Previnex is clinically proven to reduce joint pain, joint stiffness,and improve joint flexibility in 7-10 days.

    In fact, it is clinically proven to be up to 5 times more beneficial than glucosamine and chondroitin alone or in combination.

    I saw immediate results when I started using Joint Health Plus and that’s why I reached out to Previnex to see if we could put together an offer for you guys.

    If you’re suffering from joint pain or simply want to get a jump start on protecting your joint health as you get older, head to runnersconnect.net/joint and use the code RTTT15 to save 15% on your first order.

    Pique

    We’ve done quite a few podcast episodes on the performance benefits of caffeine.

    But, if you’re like many runners I know, pre-run coffee often leaves you with jitters or stomach issues.

    That’s why I was so excited when I found Nandaka by Pique—the ultimate coffee alternative designed to power your runs, your training, and your recovery.

    So, what makes Nandaka different?

    Most so-called “coffee alternatives” don’t actually provide functional energy. But Nandaka is built for endurance

    Unlike coffee, which spikes your energy and leaves you crashing mid-run, Nandaka fuels you with steady, sustained endurance—no spikes, no crashes, just clean energy that lasts.

    Nandaka provides its caffeine from fermented probiotic teas, which provide a slow-release caffeine that prevents jitters and gives you sustained release for those long runs workouts.

    It also contains cordyceps mushrooms, which help boost VO2 max, delivering more oxygen to your muscles for better endurance

    Plus, the probiotic teas mean no digestive distress like you often get with coffee.

    If you’re tired of running on fumes—or worse, running on coffee crashes—it’s time to make the switch.

    Right now, Pique is offering 20% off for life AND a free Starter Kit with your first purchase.

    Go to Piquelife.com/run and start running on real energy today.

    Your legs, your lungs, and your PRs will thank you

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  • Unfinished Business: How to Embrace the DNF
    Mar 12 2025

    Lots of runners fear the DNF (Did Not Finish) but you don’t have to. On today’s show, Cory and Hayley discuss why you should embrace the DNF.

    In this episode we talk about:

    • When to consider a DNF
    • Why pro runners DNF so often in races
    • How to get back to the finish or back home if you DNF
    • Adjusting your running goals after a DNF
    • Overcoming mental challenges like anxiety and disappointment when a run doesn’t go as planned
    • Why embracing the DNF can help you to perform better in races

    After months of training you may understandably feel disappointed or frustrated with a DNF.

    We’re here to tell you that embracing and maybe even planning for the possibility of a DNF will help you to come back stronger. Listen to the show to find out how.

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    Lagoon

    Lagoon specializes in making pillows designed specifically for runners and athletes to help them optimize their sleep and recovery.

    Their sleep quiz pairs you with the perfect pillow for you based on sleep position, body size and more.

    And the data on sleep improvement isn’t only from research papers. Using her whoop device, US Olympic Trials marathon qualifier Caitlin Keen saw her deep, restorative sleep increase by 52 minutes when she switched to a Lagoon pillow.

    If you want to see the dramatic affect a pillow designed just for you can be, head to lagoonsleep.com/top

    Then take their awesome 2 minute sleep quiz that matches you with the Lagoon pillow that’s perfect for you. Plus, if you use the code TOP at checkout, you’ll also save 15% off your purchase.

    SlumberCBN

    There’s no denying that sleep is one of the most powerful factors to upgrading your overall health and running performance.

    We all know it by now, but sometimes no matter how well-intentioned we are; getting good, quality sleep doesn’t come easy.

    Sometimes you can’t get your mind to relax, other times you toss and turn all night. One way or another, it all leads to poor quality sleep.

    That’s why we’ve partnered with Slumber, the leader in science-backed sleep supplements using CBN.

    CBN is a hemp-derived melatonin alternative which promotes rest, relaxation, and sleep. And it works.

    In a recent 2024 study, participants who used Slumbers Deep Zzzs CBN Gummies for 30 days reported significant improvements in time to sleep, got 72 minutes of extra deep, and reported waking up 1.5 less times per night on average.

    What I love most is that you can mix and match different formulations to specifically address your goals or your own struggles with sleep.

    If you want to see the research and learn more about how these amazing CBN gummies can help improve your sleep, head to slumbercbn.com/runnersconnect

    Plus, this link will get you 30% off. Again that’s slumbercbn.com/runnersconnect

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  • Running Data Decoded: How to Use Common Performance Metrics to Maximize Your Training
    Mar 5 2025

    It can be overwhelming trying to make sense of all the data on your running watch but understanding how to use this data in your training can be a game-changer.

    In today’s show, we’ll focus on how you can use this data to your advantage and answer questions like:

    • What are the most valuable running metrics to pay attention to?
    • What are these metrics calculated and what do they actually mean?
    • How accurate is the data from your running watch or other running accessories?
    • What is a data-driven approach to training and why you may benefit from this strategy?
    • What are some specific examples of ways to adjust your training based on common running metrics?
    • Is there such a thing as tracking too much data?

    Measuring your progress will let you learn what works for you to maximize your training.

    Previous podcast discussing the most important training data: https://runnersconnect.net/running-questions/most-important-data-to-look-at-after-your-run/

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    This week’s show brought to you by:

    MAS Iron

    Outside of training deficiencies, low iron is one of the most common reasons for poor results during workouts and races.

    Recent research indicates that almost 56% of male runners and 86% of female runners suffer from an iron deficiency that severely hampers performance.

    The problem with eating iron-rich foods or supplementing with traditional iron supplements is that iron is notoriously difficult for the body to absorb and utilize.

    In fact, only about 25% of dietary iron found in animal sources is absorbed while 17% or less of the iron from plant sources is absorbed.

    But MAS Iron has found a way to combat these absorption issues to ensure you can get the iron you need for health and performance.

    By combining the most efficiently absorbed form of elemental iron with clinically proven ingredients to aid in absorption, MAS Iron performs like no other iron product on the market.

    In fact, clinical research has shown the combination of ingredients in MAS Iron can quadruple absorption and increase bioavailability by 30%, all while reducing GI issues by 50%.

    Check out the research and the results for yourself at masedge.com/iron. Runnersconnect fans will automatically save 20% on any purchase.

    MetPro

    Using Metabolic Profiling, MetPro’s team of experts analyzes your metabolism and provides an individualized approach to obtaining your goals.

    Your MetPro coach then works with you to consistently make adjustments based on your metabolic data as well as how your plan fits your lifestyle.

    MetPro’s coaches are not only educated experts in their field, but they’re empathetic that people have demanding schedules and often stressful lives. They will work one-on-one with you to identify the best nutrition and fitness strategy that is going to work for your personal goals and lifestyle needs.

    Get a complimentary Metabolic Profiling assessment and a 30-minute consultation with a MetPro expert at metpro.co/rttt

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  • Mileage in the Bank: Can you Really Run More Now to Make up For Missed Runs Later
    Feb 26 2025

    What if you could take a long break from running and not lose any fitness?

    The theory is simple; train harder now so that you have mileage “banked” for later when you might be training less.

    We’ll look more closely at whether this could be an effective strategy with topics including:

    • Why mileage matters for building aerobic fitness
    • How long it takes to lose fitness during a break from training
    • What is supercompensation and whether it helps you to hold onto fitness longer
    • Whether it matters how you spread mileage across a training cycle or if it’s only the total volume that counts
    • Whether banking mileage is an effective strategy that you should consider adopting

    Don’t let a break eat into your fitness and find out if you can really bank fitness beforehand.

    Supercompensation training: Supercompensation Training: Learning from Elite Runners - Runners Connect

    Fuelling Blueprint: https://runnersconnect.net/fuel

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    This week’s show brought to you by:

    Lagoon

    Lagoon specializes in making pillows designed specifically for runners and athletes to help them optimize their sleep and recovery.

    Their sleep quiz pairs you with the perfect pillow for you based on sleep position, body size and more.

    And the data on sleep improvement isn’t only from research papers. Using her whoop device, US Olympic Trials marathon qualifier Caitlin Keen saw her deep, restorative sleep increase by 52 minutes when she switched to a Lagoon pillow.

    If you want to see the dramatic affect a pillow designed just for you can be, head to lagoonsleep.com/top

    Then take their awesome 2 minute sleep quiz that matches you with the Lagoon pillow that’s perfect for you. Plus, if you use the code TOP at checkout, you’ll also save 15% off your purchase.

    Previnex Joint Health Plus

    Joint Health Plus from Previnex is clinically proven to reduce joint pain, joint stiffness,and improve joint flexibility in 7-10 days.

    In fact, it is clinically proven to be up to 5 times more beneficial than glucosamine and chondroitin alone or in combination.

    I saw immediate results when I started using Joint Health Plus and that’s why I reached out to Previnex to see if we could put together an offer for you guys.

    If you’re suffering from joint pain or simply want to get a jump start on protecting your joint health as you get older, head to runnersconnect.net/joint and use the code RTTT15 to save 15% on your first order.

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  • Chipotle x Strava: The City Challenge - Motivating Runners One Burrito Bowl at a Time
    Feb 19 2025
    Chipotle Mexican Grill has partnered with Strava to motivate runners across the globe with free burrito bowls and we’re speaking with Vice-President of Brand Marketing, Stephanie Perdue, to find out more about this unique challenge. During the interview we chat all about the City Challenge, including: How runners competed to earn free Chipotle for a yearWhy participating runners get so competitive How challenges can add excitement and motivation to your trainingResults and fun stories from the latest edition of the City ChallengeWhether you can expect to see more opportunities for earning free burrito bowls To hear about this one-of-a-kind event, be sure to listen to today’s episode. Socials: Instagram: @Chipotle X: @chipotleTweets City Challenge Press Release: https://newsroom.chipotle.com/2025-01-02-CHIPOTLE-X-STRAVA-PARTNERSHIP-GOES-GLOBAL-INTRODUCING-THE-CITY-CHALLENGE-IN-25-MARKETS-TO-KICK-OFF-2025 Other City Challenge Instagram Content: San Francisco Rallies around challenge @chipotlechasers_sf Tempe, AZ tough competition Connect, Comment, Community Follow RunnersConnect on Instagram Join the Elite Treatment where you get first dibs on everything RTTT each month! Runners Connect Winner's Circle Facebook Community RunnersConnect Facebook page GET EXPERT COACHING AT RUNNERSCONNECT! This week’s show brought to you by: MAS Iron Outside of training deficiencies, low iron is one of the most common reasons for poor results during workouts and races. Recent research indicates that almost 56% of male runners and 86% of female runners suffer from an iron deficiency that severely hampers performance. The problem with eating iron-rich foods or supplementing with traditional iron supplements is that iron is notoriously difficult for the body to absorb and utilize. In fact, only about 25% of dietary iron found in animal sources is absorbed while 17% or less of the iron from plant sources is absorbed. But MAS Iron has found a way to combat these absorption issues to ensure you can get the iron you need for health and performance. By combining the most efficiently absorbed form of elemental iron with clinically proven ingredients to aid in absorption, MAS Iron performs like no other iron product on the market. In fact, clinical research has shown the combination of ingredients in MAS Iron can quadruple absorption and increase bioavailability by 30%, all while reducing GI issues by 50%. Check out the research and the results for yourself at masedge.com/iron. Runnersconnect fans will automatically save 20% on any purchase. The Race Fueling Blueprint Did you experience what it was like to hit the wall at your last race? Or maybe you're running your first half, full or ultra and you fear what that dreaded wall looks like? Well, what if I told you there was an exact, scientifically-researched formula to calculate exactly how much glycogen, water and electrolytes you personally need to guarantee you don't hit the wall? That’s exactly what we give you with our Race Fueling Blueprint. The blueprint allows you to simply enter your data (like your weight, goal time and current fitness and then we calculate YOUR exact, specific fueling needs during the race More importantly, the Blueprint then provides an actionable, easy-to-follow prescription for how to practice, carbo-load, taper and execute your exact racing nutrition strategy. Plus, the calculations can factor in any food preferences or sensitivities, whether you’re a heavy or light sweater and even what type of gels and fluids you prefer to use. And with the kick off to the spring racing season, we’re offering our patented Cramp Prevention Program as an added bonus to the Blueprint. The Cramp prevention program is a first-of-it’s-kind strength program specifically focused on training your body not to cramp during long races. So, if you're tired of hitting the wall or cramping during your longer races, we'll provide you with everything you need to get through your next race strong. Get yours here to runnersconnect.net/fuel
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  • Race Your Way to Fitness: How to Effectively Build Racing Into Your Training Program
    Feb 12 2025

    There’s no better preparation for race day than another race but the key is understanding how to schedule your races so that it enhances your training rather than getting in the way.

    We’ll cover racing topics today that include:

    • What separates a goal race from a tuneup race or other races in training
    • How racing more can make you better prepared for your goal race
    • How to pick the right race that fits in your training
    • Whether you need to taper when racing in the middle of a training block
    • How far apart your races should be from other races or hard workouts
    • Why you might not want to give your full effort at every race

    If you want to know how to make racing a more regular part of your training routine then make sure you listen to today’s show.

    Tune-up Racing Blog: How to Incorporate Tune-Up Races into Your Training - Runners Connect

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    This week’s show brought to you by:

    Lagoon

    Lagoon specializes in making pillows designed specifically for runners and athletes to help them optimize their sleep and recovery.

    Their sleep quiz pairs you with the perfect pillow for you based on sleep position, body size and more.

    And the data on sleep improvement isn’t only from research papers. Using her whoop device, US Olympic Trials marathon qualifier Caitlin Keen saw her deep, restorative sleep increase by 52 minutes when she switched to a Lagoon pillow.

    If you want to see the dramatic affect a pillow designed just for you can be, head to lagoonsleep.com/top

    Then take their awesome 2 minute sleep quiz that matches you with the Lagoon pillow that’s perfect for you. Plus, if you use the code TOP at checkout, you’ll also save 15% off your purchase.

    SlumberCBN

    There’s no denying that sleep is one of the most powerful factors to upgrading your overall health and running performance.

    We all know it by now, but sometimes no matter how well-intentioned we are; getting good, quality sleep doesn’t come easy.

    Sometimes you can’t get your mind to relax, other times you toss and turn all night. One way or another, it all leads to poor quality sleep.

    That’s why we’ve partnered with Slumber, the leader in science-backed sleep supplements using CBN.

    CBN is a hemp-derived melatonin alternative which promotes rest, relaxation, and sleep. And it works.

    In a recent 2024 study, participants who used Slumbers Deep Zzzs CBN Gummies for 30 days reported significant improvements in time to sleep, got 72 minutes of extra deep, and reported waking up 1.5 less times per night on average.

    What I love most is that you can mix and match different formulations to specifically address your goals or your own struggles with sleep.

    If you want to see the research and learn more about how these amazing CBN gummies can help improve your sleep, head to slumbercbn.com/runnersconnect

    Plus, this link will get you 30% off. Again that’s slumbercbn.com/runnersconnect

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    53 m
  • Underrated or Overrated: Trends in Running
    Feb 5 2025

    The running boom has brought lots of changes, but which of these new trends are actually good for the sport?

    The RC team is bringing you another underrated or overrated episode focusing on trends in running, and we’re bringing on coach Ruairi to answer questions like:

    • Are running clubs a better way to meet people than dating apps?
    • Should every running shoe have a carbon plate?
    • Is too much data from running watches a good or bad thing?
    • How RC coaches feel about the trend of “rawdogging runs”
    • Does exclusive gear like Tracksmith’s BQ singlet for Boston Marathon qualifiers celebrate excellence or gatekeep the sport?

    We’ll get into all the fun and bizarre trends in sport from running influencers to Strava art. So which trends are overrated?

    We’ve got opinions and you probably do too, so let’s get into the episode on which running trends are overrated or underrated.

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    This week’s show brought to you by:

    Lagoon

    Lagoon specializes in making pillows designed specifically for runners and athletes to help them optimize their sleep and recovery.

    Their sleep quiz pairs you with the perfect pillow for you based on sleep position, body size and more.

    And the data on sleep improvement isn’t only from research papers. Using her whoop device, US Olympic Trials marathon qualifier Caitlin Keen saw her deep, restorative sleep increase by 52 minutes when she switched to a Lagoon pillow.

    If you want to see the dramatic affect a pillow designed just for you can be, head to lagoonsleep.com/top

    Then take their awesome 2 minute sleep quiz that matches you with the Lagoon pillow that’s perfect for you. Plus, if you use the code TOP at checkout, you’ll also save 15% off your purchase.

    MetPro

    Using Metabolic Profiling, MetPro’s team of experts analyzes your metabolism and provides an individualized approach to obtaining your goals.

    Your MetPro coach then works with you to consistently make adjustments based on your metabolic data as well as how your plan fits your lifestyle.

    MetPro’s coaches are not only educated experts in their field, but they’re empathetic that people have demanding schedules and often stressful lives. They will work one-on-one with you to identify the best nutrition and fitness strategy that is going to work for your personal goals and lifestyle needs.

    Get a complimentary Metabolic Profiling assessment and a 30-minute consultation with a MetPro expert at metpro.co/rttt

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  • Run the World on a Budget: How to Travel for a Race Without Spending Lots of Money
    Jan 29 2025

    Running doesn’t take a lot of equipment, but racing can be expensive.

    The cost of running a world major marathon or another race abroad can really add up but these are our 10 best tips to save a little money on costs such as:

    • Travel expenses
    • Nutrition and fueling
    • Race day gear
    • Food
    • Transportation
    • And more…

    While we are giving these tips, we still recognise that it's not going to make it cheap or affordable for everyone.

    There’s something really special about running fast with huge crowds cheering you on though so tune-in to find out how you can be a part of that excitement for a little less money.

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    Personal Coaching

    As your training kicks into full gear this spring, don’t underestimate the difference a personal coach can make when it comes to getting the results you deserve.

    For newer runners, a personal coach is that expert who can answer every question you have (and even the ones you don’t know to ask) so you’re absolutely positive that each day you’re maximizing your training.

    For experienced runners, you’ll finally have someone who knows and understands your strengths and weaknesses in-depth to help you squeeze that last 10% out of your training.

    Personal coaching is more than just a training schedule.

    Working one-on-one with a personal coach from RunnersConnect means you have someone analyzing both your short-term progress, but also helping you plan for long-term progression.

    Plus, you get feedback and adjustments on all your runs and workouts so you know you’re making optimal progress.

    But, what makes our coaches different?

    First, we specialize in working with runners between 45 and 65, not elite athletes.

    Plus, our custom platform allows us to dig into your training data to give you insights and advice you can’t get anywhere else.

    To learn more and see some of the results runners like you were able to achieve, head to runnersconnect.net/personal.

    Plus, you can get a free custom gait analysis through the end of January.

    Again, that’s https://runnersconnect.net/personal

    MAS Iron

    Outside of training deficiencies, low iron is one of the most common reasons for poor results during workouts and races.

    Recent research indicates that almost 56% of male runners and 86% of female runners suffer from an iron deficiency that severely hampers performance.

    The problem with eating iron-rich foods or supplementing with traditional iron supplements is that iron is notoriously difficult for the body to absorb and utilize.

    In fact, only about 25% of dietary iron found in animal sources is absorbed while 17% or less of the iron from plant sources is absorbed.

    But MAS Iron has found a way to combat these absorption issues to ensure you can get the iron you need for health and performance.

    By combining the most efficiently absorbed form of elemental iron with clinically proven ingredients to aid in absorption, MAS Iron performs like no other iron product on the market.

    In fact, clinical research has shown the combination of ingredients in MAS Iron can quadruple absorption and increase bioavailability by 30%, all while reducing GI issues by 50%.

    Check out the research and the results for yourself at masedge.com/iron. Runnersconnect fans will automatically save 20% on any purchase.

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