My kindergarten teacher was awesome! She taught us all sorts of life lessons and people skills that translated well into daily life and carried me through to adulthood with a genuine foundation.

We learned which side of stairs were the “up” side and which side were the “down”. We also learned how to be courteous to our classmates, take turns, cooperate on the playground and stand in a straight line (a very helpful skill at race start lines when hitting the porta-loo before the starting horn sounds).

But, she didn’t teach me everything that I would need to be a gracious and thoughtful runner so, in this episode I’ll highlight some runner etiquette you may be wondering about.

• Is it impolite to pass other runners without waving?
• Can runners use the bike lane?
• What about running in groups?

Fresh off my 10k tune-up race, I also share a race day recap and then I top off the episode with a bonus segment on racing etiquette, because you probably didn’t learn this in kindergarten either!

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You’ve trained for months, and you want to show up at the starting line of your race confident and prepared. What is the one thing you can do to hit the turbo boost button on your confidence gauge?

Practice! And, I don’t just mean running. You actually have to practice the art and science of racing and the logistics that come with it.

Like anything else in life, when we know what to expect, it takes the fear of the unknown out of the situation. Then, we are free to focus on our performance and live in the moment, rather than in our heads.

In this episode, Coach Val talks about the importance of tune-up races and how to properly structure them into a training plan at any distance.

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You know that strength training will make you a stronger runner, but you can’t stand the gym. No problem!

Ditch the gym and use these 10 simple pieces of equipment to make you a stronger, more durable runner without the hassle or expense of a gym membership.

In this episode, Coach Val covers 10 foundational pieces of equipment that you can fit into almost any at-home workout space.

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August Apple Podcast Review Contest

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Why is running good for you? If you answered that it develops fitness and builds a strong body, then you’re sorely mistaken. Although running certainly builds fitness, building strong bodies wouldn’t even make the list of most biomechanics specialist and physical therapists, according to the author of Running Rewired, Jay Dicharry.

In this episode of Running on Carbs Podcast, Coach Val shares some differences between the first and second edition of the Running Rewired book by Jay Dicharry and how she incorporates the workouts into her training and the training plans of those she coaches.

Mentioned in this episode:

Running Rewired 2nd Edition, by Jay Dicharry on Amazon

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Anatomy for Runners, by Jay Dicharry on Amazon

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Enter the August drawing to win an 8-week customized training plan!! Please consider subscribing and sharing this podcast with other plant-based masters athletes who can use tips and encouragement. When you do, you’ll be entered to win an 8 week, customized training plan when you share a screenshot of the podcast episode and tag @Running.on.Carbs in your post. A new winner will be announced once a month.

Schedule a no-obligation, 20-minute call with Coach Val to discuss your personal training questions and see if coaching with Running on Carbs is right for you. Pick a date for your call here: https://runningoncarbs.hbportal.co/public/6614a8d9a027ad001f10db35

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A plant-based kitchen looks like any other kitchen, but there are some essential tools that make eating a plant-based diet easier and more versatile.

In this episode, Coach Val covers four essential kitchen tools that every plant-based kitchen needs to operate efficiently and easily. But, there are more kitchen tools you may want and need, so download all 9 kitchen tool essentials on the supplement list!

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August Apple Podcast Review Contest

Enter the August drawing to win an 8-week customized training plan!! Please consider subscribing and sharing this podcast with other plant-based masters athletes who can use tips and encouragement. When you do, you’ll be entered to win an 8 week, customized training plan when you share a screenshot of the podcast episode and tag @Running.on.Carbs in your post. A new winner will be announced once a month.

Schedule a no-obligation, 20-minute call with Coach Val to discuss your personal training questions and see if coaching with Running on Carbs is right for you. Pick a date for your call here: https://runningoncarbs.hbportal.co/public/6614a8d9a027ad001f10db35

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Training for and running a half marathon is a goal for many runners. It’s an ideal distance; long enough to require training, challenging enough to see continuous improvement as you gain experience and fitness, yet short enough to recover in a manageable timeframe.

The magic is all in the training and for busy professionals with full-time work and household responsibilities, fitting it all in can be a real trick.

In this episode, Coach Val covers the fundamentals of half marathon training, time saving tips and mindset techniques to help you crush your next half marathon, all while keeping your schedule in check.

August Apple Podcast Review Contest

Enter the August drawing to win an 8-week customized training plan!! Please consider subscribing and sharing this podcast with other plant-based masters athletes who can use tips and encouragement. When you do, you’ll be entered to win an 8 week, customized training plan when you share a screenshot of the podcast episode and tag @Running.on.Carbs in your post. A new winner will be announced once a month.

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ANNOUNCING the Bashful Badass Virtual Run Club!! The BETA launch of the club is open now. Sign up for the interest list to receive details on the start date and founding member pricing.

DM the word “BASHFUL” to @Running.on.Carbs on Instagram to get the registration link or click here to sign up now: https://mailchi.mp/running-on-carbs/bashful-badass-beta

Build community with other like-minded, plant-based runners in a hybrid virtual-LIVE atmosphere.

Founding members will lock in the one-time introductory price as a thank you for helping to shape and launch this unique virtual run club. Details available through the waitlist registration.

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We’re celebrating for the second week in a row! This week, Coach Val is celebrating her 7-year Veganniversary, which is the anniversary of when she went vegan and adopted a plant-based lifestyle.

There have been a lot of lessons learned in that time and she shares with the listeners and viewers what she’s learned and perspectives she’s gained through her experience.

August Apple Podcast Review Contest

Enter the August drawing to win an 8-week customized training plan!! Please consider subscribing and sharing this podcast with other plant-based masters athletes who can use tips and encouragement. When you do, you’ll be entered to win an 8 week, customized training plan when you share a screenshot of the podcast episode and tag @Running.on.Carbs in your post. A new winner will be announced once a month.

Schedule a no-obligation, 20-minute call with Coach Val to discuss your personal training questions and see if coaching with Running on Carbs is right for you. Pick a date for your call here: https://runningoncarbs.hbportal.co/public/6614a8d9a027ad001f10db35

ANNOUNCING the Bashful Badass Virtual Run Club!! The BETA launch of the club is open now. Sign up for the interest list to receive details on the start date and founding member pricing.

DM the word “BASHFUL” to @Running.on.Carbs on Instagram to get the registration link or click here to sign up now: https://mailchi.mp/running-on-carbs/bashful-badass-beta

Build community with other like-minded, plant-based runners in a hybrid virtual-LIVE atmosphere.

Founding members will lock in the one-time introductory price as a thank you for helping to shape and launch this unique virtual run club. Details available through the waitlist registration.

Follow us on Instagram @Running.On.Carbs

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It’s Coach Val’s birthday week! She’s another year closer to the big 5-0 and excited about the prospects ahead of her.

Join Coach Val this week for a slightly different kind of episode where she pulls back the curtain on how she came to coaching and her personal philosophy on running, coaching and working with other busy, professional women.

As mentioned in this episode:

Schedule a no-obligation, 20-minute call with Coach Val to discuss your personal training questions and see if coaching with Running on Carbs is right for you. Pick a date for your call here: https://runningoncarbs.hbportal.co/public/6614a8d9a027ad001f10db35

July Apple Podcast Review Contest

Last week to enter the July drawing to win an 8-week customized training plan!! Please consider subscribing and sharing this podcast with other plant-based masters athletes who can use tips and encouragement. When you do, you’ll be entered to win an 8 week, customized training plan when you share a screenshot of the podcast episode and tag @Running.on.Carbs in your post. A new winner will be announced once a month.

ANNOUNCING the Bashful Badass Virtual Run Club!! The BETA launch of the club is open now. Sign up for the interest list to receive details on the start date and founding member pricing.

DM the word “BASHFUL” to @Running.on.Carbs on Instagram to get the registration link or click here to sign up now: https://mailchi.mp/running-on-carbs/bashful-badass-beta

Build community with other like-minded, plant-based runners in a hybrid virtual-LIVE atmosphere.

Founding members will lock in the one-time introductory price as a thank you for helping to shape and launch this unique virtual run club. Details available through the waitlist registration.

Follow us on Instagram @Running.On.Carbs

Join us on Facebook at Running on Carbs Coaching

Watch on YouTube at Running on Carbs

Order training plans https://finalsurge.com/coach/RunningOnCarbs

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