Coach Bennett's Podcast

Episode 29: My Big 2023 Year In Review.It's a great time of year to look back at the year that was. So, I'm looking back at my 2023 and that's inspiring me to look ahead to 2024. I talk about what I did that I'm proud of as well as what I should have and could have done better in 2023 and hopefully will do better in 2024. I tell you what the best books I read were and the best movies I watched. I ramble and I roll. Through it all I hope that you have fun listening to the review and more importantly are inspired to do your own 2023 review. Check out these linksRead Wool by Hugh HoweyRead The Return by Hisham MatarRead the books of Lyndsay FayeRead Robert E. Lee and Me by Ty SeiduleRead Coach Bennett's Newsletter (and subscribe too)Check out Best Run Ever: Winter EditionCheers and thank you for listening to the podcast!Coach BennettSend us a messageBe sure to send any and all questions and comments to the mailbag: Coach Bennett’s Podcast 9220 SW Barbur Blvd STE 119, #322 Portland, Oregon 97219 Be sure to check out the Two Coach Bennetts Merch Store for t-shirts, hoodies, coffee mugs, pint glasses and more! - https://twocoachbennetts.com/merchAnd if you need even more Coach Bennett in your life you can scratch that itch by subscribing to the Coach Bennett’s Newsletter.You can also listen to the Two Coach Bennetts Talking podcast on Apple Podcasts or on Spotify Podcasts Or you can follow on Instagram: @coachbennett TikTok: @CoachBennett Check out Coach Bennett on Cameo for any messages of inspiration or motivation or birthday wished or pep talk for you or friends or family or teammates: Coach BennettThreads: @CoachBennettBluesky: ...

Episode 28.   Five Workouts That Are Really FUN (And Really HARD) NERDS! Get excited because this one is a doozy! And by doozy I mean that this episode is straight fun. I'm going to tell you about 5 workouts that are super fun and really hard... or is it really fun and super hard? Maybe it's both. Whatever. Doesn't matter. What matters is that this episode will give you 5 workouts that you can use to mix up your training, challenge yourself, have a good time, and brag to your running buddies about after you do them. I talk about the Michigan, Endless Fartlek, 40/30, Quarters Up & Down, Split Intervals,  The Michigan: 2K Tempo, 1600m at ~10K Pace, 2K Tempo, 1200m at ~5K Pace, 2K Tempo, 800 @ ~3K Pace, 2K Tempo, 400M at 1500m/Mile Pace or faster. (2K Tempo can be shorter. As an example I've had athletes do 1K of Tempo instead of 2K.)Endless Fartlek: Fartlek for unknown amount of time with unknown durations of hard and easy. You just don't know how long you got to go hard or can go easy.  (Try the Funky Fartlek in the Nike Run Club app.)40/30: Continuous run (ideally on track) with pace changing every 200 meters. The workout is called 40/30 because the athletes at the University of Oregon would run a 40 second 200m and then go straight into a 30 second 200m. The workout continued until you can no longer successfully run 40/30. You can personalize this by making the 200m times based on YOUR Tempo Run pace and YOUR Mile/1500m Pace. Quarters Down & Up: You can play with this workout in your own way. My example... Start with a 400 at your Tempo Run pace. Recover for same duration as that 400. Next interval is a 400m ONE SECOND FASTER. Recovery is same duration as that 400. Next interval is a 400m ONE SECOND FASTER. Recovery is same duration as that 400. You keep getting one second faster until you can't. Then you start running 400's ONE SECOND SLOWER. Recovery is same duration as that 400.  You keep slowing down by ONLY ONE SECOND until you can't and you slow down more than one second. That ends the workout. Split Intervals: You simply split up an interval into different paces. For example... you do a 1000m interval and an 800m interval and a 400 Interval. The 1K could be split up as a 200m at 10K pace into 400m at 5K paSend us a messageBe sure to send any and all questions and comments to the mailbag: Coach Bennett’s Podcast 9220 SW Barbur Blvd STE 119, #322 Portland, Oregon 97219 Be sure to check out the Two Coach Bennetts Merch Store for t-shirts, hoodies, coffee mugs, pint glasses and more! - https://twocoachbennetts.com/merchAnd if you need even more Coach Bennett in your life you can scratch that itch by subscribing to the Coach Bennett’s Newsletter.You can also listen to the Two Coach Bennetts Talking podcast on Apple Podcasts or on Spotify Podcasts Or you can follow on Instagram: @coachbennett TikTok: @CoachBennett Check out Coach Bennett on Cameo for any messages of inspiration or motivation or birthday wished or pep talk for you or friends or family or teammates: Coach BennettThreads: @CoachBennettBluesky: ...

Learn how to incorporate simple strength exercises into your running routine. Discover the benefits of strength training for runners and the importance of balance and lower leg strength. The host expresses gratitude, promotes the Best Runner Ever program, and invites listeners to subscribe and follow on social media.

Episode 26:  What I Learned From Running 2000 Days In A RowThis one was... well, 2000 days in the making. What started as an attempt to get more consistent has become something I'm really proud of and at the same time something that I'm okay with ending... if it ever becomes just a streak. This episode is all about what I've learned over the last 5 1/2 years running every... single.. day. Hope you enjoy the episode and maybe even get inspired to go for a run yourself. Cheers and thank you for listening. Here are a few links for you to go nuts on:Details and sign up information for Best Runner Ever: Winter Edition  Coach Bennett's NewsletterCameo for Coach BennettCheers,Coach BennettSend us a messageBe sure to send any and all questions and comments to the mailbag: Coach Bennett’s Podcast 9220 SW Barbur Blvd STE 119, #322 Portland, Oregon 97219 Be sure to check out the Two Coach Bennetts Merch Store for t-shirts, hoodies, coffee mugs, pint glasses and more! - https://twocoachbennetts.com/merchAnd if you need even more Coach Bennett in your life you can scratch that itch by subscribing to the Coach Bennett’s Newsletter.You can also listen to the Two Coach Bennetts Talking podcast on Apple Podcasts or on Spotify Podcasts Or you can follow on Instagram: @coachbennett TikTok: @CoachBennett Check out Coach Bennett on Cameo for any messages of inspiration or motivation or birthday wished or pep talk for you or friends or family or teammates: Coach BennettThreads: @CoachBennettBluesky: ...

Bonus Episode:  Super Special NXN Episode!NXN (NIKE Cross Nationals) is my favorite race. Period. It's my favorite. NXN is the US high school XC nationals championships. The 22 best girls teams and 50 best individuals meet in Portland, Oregon to all take the same starting line and race for the glory. The 22 best boys teams and 50 best individuals meet in Portland, Oregon to all take the same starting line and race for the glory. Two starting lines. Two races. But so much more than that is going on. And this episode my attempt to share a little history about the meet but more importantly what is going on during the race so YOU can watch the race and fully enjoy the pure epicness (is that a real word?) that is NXN. If you run... then you need to listen to this episode. Because you should be a fan of this race and these young athletes. They will inspire you and motivate you. And NXN is a badass celebration of our sport. Here are some GREAT links for you to further enjoy NXN:Latest US Girls Teams Rankings according to DyestatLatest US Boys Teams Rankings according to DyestatLatest US Girls Individuals Rankings according to DyestatLatest US Boys Individuals Rankings according to Dyestat Watch the LIVE STREAM here on Runnerspace 12/2/23 (Show starts at 9 AM PST)The Stride Report Boys Team National RankingsThe Stride Report Girls Team National RankingsSend us a messageBe sure to send any and all questions and comments to the mailbag: Coach Bennett’s Podcast 9220 SW Barbur Blvd STE 119, #322 Portland, Oregon 97219 Be sure to check out the Two Coach Bennetts Merch Store for t-shirts, hoodies, coffee mugs, pint glasses and more! - https://twocoachbennetts.com/merchAnd if you need even more Coach Bennett in your life you can scratch that itch by subscribing to the Coach Bennett’s Newsletter.You can also listen to the Two Coach Bennetts Talking podcast on Apple Podcasts or on Spotify Podcasts Or you can follow on Instagram: @coachbennett TikTok: @CoachBennett Check out Coach Bennett on Cameo for any messages of inspiration or motivation or birthday wished or pep talk for you or friends or family or teammates: Coach BennettThreads: @CoachBennettBluesky: ...

Dive into a heartfelt celebration of running and the gratitude it inspires. The host shares personal stories of overcoming challenges and emphasizes the emotional balance that gratitude brings during runs. Engaging with nature and reflecting on milestones reinforce personal growth. Humorous tales from swimming add a light-hearted twist, showcasing the humility that comes from struggling. Lastly, a new program aims to enrich the running community, fostering deeper connections and inclusivity.

Learn 5 fantastic tips for better winter running, including staying warm with hats and gloves, staying hydrated in cold weather, adjusting running plans based on wind chill, making adjustments to your running routine in extreme weather conditions, and embracing the difficulty and finding joy in winter running.

Episode 23. Mindset Matters: All About Racing Do we have a special episode for you? Oh baby yes! We've got Mindset Coach Extraordinaire tammie bennett (she loves lower case letters) of The Show Up Society. We asked for questions last week and you responded with so many questions we literally had to delay this episode because it took too long to record and edit and upload.  That's my way of blaming you for this dropping episode late and also celebrating you for making this episode a reality. So, sit back... or run with with this... or walk with it.... or sit in traffic with this fantastic episode. And thank you for listening!Here are some links for you to freak out about... in a good way...Check out coach tammie and her one on one coaching opportunitiesListen to the Race Day episode of Coach Bennett's Podcast Get some information on the show up society communityRead Coach Bennett's Newsletter Read one of the all time great "letters" to parents about their kids runningCheers and thank you for listening!Coach BennettSend us a messageBe sure to send any and all questions and comments to the mailbag: Coach Bennett’s Podcast 9220 SW Barbur Blvd STE 119, #322 Portland, Oregon 97219 Be sure to check out the Two Coach Bennetts Merch Store for t-shirts, hoodies, coffee mugs, pint glasses and more! - https://twocoachbennetts.com/merchAnd if you need even more Coach Bennett in your life you can scratch that itch by subscribing to the Coach Bennett’s Newsletter.You can also listen to the Two Coach Bennetts Talking podcast on Apple Podcasts or on Spotify Podcasts Or you can follow on Instagram: @coachbennett TikTok: @CoachBennett Check out Coach Bennett on Cameo for any messages of inspiration or motivation or birthday wished or pep talk for you or friends or family or teammates: Coach BennettThreads: @CoachBennettBluesky: ...

Episode 22.  Could You Be A Runnerd?This episode was inspired by a Coach Bennett's Newsletter from September 2023 that was inspired by an Instagram post I wrote in 2015.  And after feedback from the readers of the newsletter asking for more information about runnerdism I finally caved and... well... here we are. This episode will not only define what a Runnerd  actually is but will also celebrate what it means to be a runnerd and even give some background on Coach Bennett's journey from an adorable and wildly charismatic kid to a handsome and wildly charismatic runnerd.  So, calling all runnerds! Get ready to listen to an episode that is all about you and your passion and your love. It's about you. Because you nerd out about running and that is glorious because that makes you a runnerd!Hope you love the episode and thank you for listening!Cheers,Coach BennettHere are the links I promised you in the episode:Read the September 2023 Coach Bennett's Newsletter It's Great To Be A RunnerdHere is my 2015 Instagram post about being a RunnerdWelcome To Wrexham series on HuluListen to the new Album History Books by Gaslight Anthem on Spotify Listen to the new Album History Books by Gaslight Anthem on Apple MusicCheck out the coach tammie bennett and her Show Up SocietyCheck out all the cool stuff that Nike NYC is putting on this big race weekend Be sure to order your special cameo message from Coach Bennett for your favorite teammate, friend, family member or even yourself. Pre-race messages, post race congratulations, big event celebratory messages, birthday wishSend us a messageBe sure to send any and all questions and comments to the mailbag: Coach Bennett’s Podcast 9220 SW Barbur Blvd STE 119, #322 Portland, Oregon 97219 Be sure to check out the Two Coach Bennetts Merch Store for t-shirts, hoodies, coffee mugs, pint glasses and more! - https://twocoachbennetts.com/merchAnd if you need even more Coach Bennett in your life you can scratch that itch by subscribing to the Coach Bennett’s Newsletter.You can also listen to the Two Coach Bennetts Talking podcast on Apple Podcasts or on Spotify Podcasts Or you can follow on Instagram: @coachbennett TikTok: @CoachBennett Check out Coach Bennett on Cameo for any messages of inspiration or motivation or birthday wished or pep talk for you or friends or family or teammates: Coach BennettThreads: @CoachBennettBluesky: ...

The hosts read letters from listeners expressing gratitude and seeking advice on staying on track and finding inspiration, the power of fear and overcoming obstacles, meeting the hosts, and incorporating races into training. They also discuss recommendations for movies and books, and provide advice on finishing a cartoon essay about running.