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Stop Second Guessing Yourself: Embrace Your Running Decisions

In this episode of the Real Life Runners Podcast, we discuss the importance of avoiding second-guessing yourself, particularly in running and training plans. Emphasizing the significance of making informed decisions, sticking to them, and giving training plans enough time to show results. We also share personal anecdotes and practical steps to recognize, remind, and recommit to decisions. The episode highlights the masks that fear often wears when it comes to decision-making and offers advice on gaining confidence in your choices and staying committed to your running journey.

03:22 The Importance of Making Decisions

07:12 Gathering Quality Information for Training

10:36 Choosing the Right Training Plan

15:58 Different Paths to Success

22:01 Choosing the Right Mentor

22:17 Overcoming Information Overload

24:01 Making Decisions and Avoiding Indecision

29:53 The Fear of Making the Wrong Choice

33:15 Trusting the Training Plan

41:23 Recognize, Remind, and Recommit

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In episode 365 of the Real Life Runners Podcast, we share personal updates on their training and lives, offering insights that listeners can apply to their own running and overall health. Kevin discusses his recovery journey after surgery and how he gradually reintroduced running, emphasizing the importance of listening to one's body and flexibility in training plans. Angie delves into her research and personal experience with training strategies for women over 40, especially in relation to perimenopause and menopause. The episode emphasizes the significance of enjoying the training process, being adaptable, and maintaining a holistic approach to health and fitness.

04:06 Recovery and Training Post-Surgery

05:55 Balancing Training Plans and Listening to Your Body

12:03 The Importance of Enjoying the Training Process

25:42 Exploring Training for Women Over 40

26:45 The Impact of Hormones on Training

27:58 Challenging Traditional Fitness Advice

28:28 Developing a New Training Protocol

29:45 Balancing High-Intensity and Endurance Training

33:34 The Importance of Enjoyable Training

38:05 Incorporating Strength and HIIT for Women

46:05 Setting Realistic and Enjoyable Goals

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In this episode of the Real Life Runners Podcast, we delve into the importance of proper fueling and nutrition to become a more efficient runner. Topics covered include daily nutrition, pre-run, mid-run, and post-run fueling strategies, and the impact of specific diets and fasting on performance. Emphasizing the need for high-quality whole foods and consistent eating habits, while also addressing common misconceptions and practical tips to optimize running performance through better nutrition.

02:09 Understanding Nutrition for Runners

04:14 Daily Nutrition and Consistency

07:55 Processed Foods and Protein Supplements

11:19 The Importance of Consistent Fueling

12:34 Intermittent Fasting and Runners

20:34 Understanding Hormonal Imbalances in Athletes

21:07 The Debate on Fasted Workouts

21:37 Importance of Fueling During Workouts

22:45 Training Strategies: Fueling for Performance

23:53 Hydration and Fueling Tips

25:54 Adapting Your Gut for Fueling

28:39 Post-Workout Nutrition Essentials

30:19 Balancing Macronutrients for Recovery

39:15 The Role of Daily Activity in Fitness

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Episode 363 of the Real Life Runners Podcast delves into Part 2 of becoming a more efficient runner, focusing on running form. We emphasize the importance of proper running posture, optimal cadence, and correct arm swing. We discuss common mistakes like running too upright or hunched over, overstriding, and excessive arm cross-over, offering practical tips on how to correct these issues. The episode underscores the need for strength and mobility work to support running form improvements.a

00:54 The Importance of Running Form

03:29 Running Economy and Efficiency

06:28 Common Posture Mistakes

13:12 Practical Tips for Improving Posture

23:04 Understanding Overstriding

25:42 Introduction to Cadence

26:13 Calculating Your Cadence

27:20 Improving Running Efficiency

28:45 Avoiding Common Cadence Mistakes

38:11 The Importance of Arm Swing

47:34 Proper Arm Swing Techniques

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In episode 362 of our Real Life Runners Podcast, we discuss how to become more efficient runners by focusing on three key areas: maintaining consistency, incorporating strength and mobility work, and ensuring proper recovery. We address common misconceptions influenced by social media, emphasizing that short-term hacks and shortcuts are less effective than consistent, sustained effort. We advocate for balanced training that includes easy running, strength training, mobility, and regular recovery, highlighting the importance of nutrition and hydration for optimal performance. This episode aims to provide practical and sustainable strategies to help you improve your running efficiency and overall fitness.

00:37 The Myth of Quick Fixes

02:00 Consistency Over Shortcuts

04:25 Understanding Running Efficiency

30:18 Prioritizing Variety vs. Progress in Workouts

30:54 Consistency in Strength Training

31:50 Efficiency Through Routine

33:53 Understanding Rest and Easy Days

39:08 Mental Shifts for Better Recovery

39:59 Balancing Running and Strength Training

47:29 Fueling and Nutrition for Optimal Performance

51:50 The Role of Supplements

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In episode 361 of the Real Life Runners Podcast, we explore the paradox of running's duality—how it both matters greatly and not at all. Kevin shares his 100-mile race experience, highlighting the importance of balancing dedication with perspective.

We discuss the need for flexibility in training and dieting, cautioning against rigidity. Referencing 'The Passion Paradox,' we emphasize the balance between passion and life, fostering a healthier relationship with running.

00:40 The Paradox of Running: Matters and Doesn't Matter

04:28 The Importance of Knowing Your Why

08:46 Training and Identity: Embracing the Runner Within

14:05 Balancing Intensity and Flexibility

28:08 Pushing Through Pain and Finding Importance

31:48 The Duality of Growth and Comfort

33:20 Identity and Core Values in Running

39:15 The Importance of Flipping the Switch

46:44 The Passion Paradox and Life Balance

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In Episode 360 of the Real Life Runners Podcast, we dive into strategies for making a successful comeback after an extended break due to injury, surgery, or life circumstances.

Kevin shares his personal experience of returning to running after hernia surgery and outlines three key points for a successful return: extending your timeline for return, listening to your body, and not neglecting strength and mobility exercises.

Throughout the episode, we stress the importance of meeting yourself where you are, adjusting expectations, and ensuring progress without rushing the process.

04:03 Kevin's Journey: From 100-Mile Race to Hernia Surgery

06:45 The Road to Recovery: Extending Your Timeline

15:34 Listening to Your Body: Navigating Pain and Progress

23:06 Effort-Based Training: A Gentle Approach to Comeback

26:00 Personalizing Your Comeback: Listening to Your Body

33:11 The Importance of Strength and Mobility in Recovery

37:58 Embracing the Journey: Meeting Yourself Where You Are

41:04 Reflecting on the Comeback Process and Future Goals

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In episode 359 of the Real Life Runners podcast, we discuss the importance of including three types of runs in your training regimen to avoid injury, increase motivation, and achieve your running goals: easy runs (L2), tempo runs (L5), and hard intervals (L8). We explain the physiological and mental benefits of each run type, emphasizing the necessity of variation for progress and enjoyment.

Easy runs build aerobic capacity and teach your body to efficiently use oxygen and fat for fuel. Tempo runs improve your lactate threshold and mental toughness, while hard intervals enhance anaerobic capacity and muscle recruitment. We underscore the critical balance between running volume and intensity, and offer strategies for integrating these runs into a balanced training plan.

We also touch on common misconceptions and hurdles runners face in adjusting their training habits, providing encouragement to those seeking to optimize their running through this structured approach.

01:43 Breaking Down the Myths: Why Variety in Running Matters

02:41 The Mental and Physical Barriers to Diverse Training

07:52 Easy Runs Explained: Building a Strong Aerobic Base

24:40 Understanding Tempo Runs: The Key to Progress

30:15 The Science Behind Lactate Threshold and Its Benefits

32:23 Mental Toughness and Tempo Runs

37:49 Introducing High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)

45:32 Anaerobic Capacity: Boosting Speed and Power

49:43 Planning Your Training: Volume, Intensity, and Recovery

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