The Running Explained Podcast

My guest this week, Jaci Wilson, is on the show to talk about BURNOUT, something that far too many of us experience at one point or another in our lives. Jaci is recovering from her own period of burnout and talks about understanding what burnout is, how to identify it, and how we can help prevent it. We also talk about how to create a healthy and sustainable relationship with running so that it adds to your life instead of takes away! What is burnout? Identifying the 12 stages of burnout  How do we come back from burnout? Creating a healthy & sustainable relationship with running How do we fit in "all the things" we need for our training? Mindful running And more! -- Instagram: @jaci.wilson.runs Website: jaciwilsonruns.com Jaci Wilson is a self-taught runner turned run coach. She started running and ran her first half marathon in 2016, quickly learning the importance of not “just running.” After making some changes to her nutrition and strength training, she took 45min off her half marathon in 5 months and qualified for Boston in her first marathon 1.5 years later. Jaci uses the lessons she has learned through her struggles and different seasons of life to shorten the learning curve for other runners to see faster success. Jaci is an RRCA Certified Running Coach but really focuses on all the other aspects of running – nutrition, strength training, sleep, recovery, mindset work, mobility, self-care, etc. – what she refers to as “ALL THE THINGS.” Her passion lies in nutrition and raising awareness around the importance of female athletes in understanding how to work WITH their female physiology. Jaci believes running should fit INTO your life, that all running lessons can be applied to life, and that you can do ALL THE THINGS without it being time-consuming or overwhelming.

My guest this week is Sports Dietician Holley Samuel, MEd, RD, CPT (@fitcookienutrition) and we're talking about CARBS!! How do carbs work in our body compared to other fuel sources? Where do carb cravings come from? What is glycogen & how do glycogen stores work? Glycogen-depletion runs Post-run refueling strategies "Carb-Loading" in preparation for a long run or a race Carbs & blood sugar Considerations for runners with diabetes "Healthy eating" masking disordered eating (orthorexia) How to calculate YOUR carb needs as a runner! Holley Samuel is a dietitian, personal trainer, master of education & eating disorders, and podcaster at her virtual practice Fit Cookie Nutrition. Holley works with runners and helps them learn to fuel their bodies without restriction, make peace with food, and prevent injuries to become stronger and faster runners for life. Fit Cookie Nutrition on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fitcookienutrition  Fit Cookie Nutrition Website: https://www.fitcookienutrition.com 

Physiotherapist Brodie Sharpe returns to the podcast to discuss RUNNING ECONOMY! What is it? How to improve yours? Those are the two big questions we tackle in this episode!  Get your free e-books (Vol. 1 & 2) from Brodie on how to overcome injury, stay injury-free, and run faster! Get them here.  Running economy as a measure of "efficiency" VO2max and what it tells us Running form & biomechanics  Shoe weight Strength training The importance of following a proper training plan -- Find Brodie Sharpe on Instagram | Listen to The Run Smarter Podcast Brodie Sharpe has a Masters of Physiotherapy Practice and owns an online clinic treating runners. He is also the host of the Run Smarter Podcast where he teaches runners to make smarter training decisions to reduce the risk of injury, overcome current injuries and increase running performance. -- TRAIN WITH RUNNING EXPLAINED! Training plans available now! www.runningexplained.co/plans

Sports Podiatrist Suzanne Hamilton shares valuable insights on caring for your runner's feet. Topics include blisters, foot/toe numbness, blackened toenails, choosing shoes for hammertoes and bunions, carbon plate shoes' impact on feet, orthotics, and more.

My guest this week is Coach Danielle Hirt (@runwithcoachd) and we're discussing training for a half or a full marathon when your goal finish is in the 3/6 hour range! It's important to know how to train properly for the race YOU are going to run and how, or if, that training might differ from "commonly available" training knowledge (like the infamous 20-mile long run for marathon training) and training plans! -Knowing when you're ready to step up the distance and train for a half or a full marathon -What's a good timeframe for training (how many months)? -How does a 3-hour long run prepare you for a 6-hour marathon? -Fueling your runs & races! Real food options and race day tips -Can weight loss & training for performance happen simultaneously? -Training for a race with a course limit and planned stops like a RunDisney event -Why our self-talk matters -And more! -- Danielle (Coach D) is a 13x marathoner, 25+ half marathon and all-around endurance athlete. She has over a decade of experience coaching runners and athletes of all abilities. Her specialties include strength training for runners, Couch to 5K, middle distance (5 milers & 10 milers) and long-distance (half & full marathon) training. Danielle is passionate about helping others learn to run pain-free and build strength & endurance to complete their running goals. Danielle is an RRCA Certified Running Coach, NASM Personal Trainer, TRX Instructor, Corrective Exercise Specialist, and Senior Fitness Specialist. She believes that nothing is impossible; the word itself reads I'm Possible. Instagram: @runwithcoachd Website: https://www.runwithcoachd.com/

My guest this week is Amy Haas, aka @raceacrossthestates! In this episode, we're talking about motivation, mindset, mental toughness in races, and more! When over-relying on motivation is not a good strategy Motivation vs. habit and accountability Learning to "flip the script" on negative thoughts & negative self-talk Expectations vs. reality when you're in a race Staying mentally tough during races and hard workouts Learning to not panic! And more! Amy Haas is a runner with an ultimate goal to run a half marathon in every single state - with 40/50 already under her belt. Her running journey focuses on enjoying the process & the progress of running - whether it's the process of traveling from state to state or the progress that naturally comes along the way! She is the creator of Run With Aim. Find her on Instagram at @raceacrossthestates and her website www.raceacrossthestates.com

Dr. Marie Whitt, DPT, (@dr.whitt.fit) is back on the podcast for this episode on pronation, foot motion, shoes, and more! What actually happens in your foot when you run? How does this influence the shoes you buy (and vice versa?) What can you do to make your feet strong?  Pronation: what are pronation and supination Correcting overpronation (& overcorrection) Heel whip and "egg beater" running gaits Stability vs. neutral shoes Footstrike! Heel, midfoot, toe - which and when? Carbon plate shoes At-home exercises for your feet! Dr. Whitt's "Finding the Missing Link in Your Running and the 4 Routines to Fix It" Guide Instagram: @dr.whitt.fit Free "6 Week Couch to 5k Program" Dr. Marie Whitt, DPT, is runner and a sports Physical Therapist. Her job is to help runners train smarter to get stronger, and be faster by improving movement so you can run your best and compete at your highest level!

In this solo episode, it's all about STRESS! Poor, misunderstood stress. Did you know that stress is actually a good thing, in the proper doses? Did you know how important the recovery from a stressor is? Do you know WHY chronically elevated cortisol is so dangerous? What IS stress? Chronic vs acute stress Stress & the stress response Allostatic load, and allostasis vs homeostasis Your lazy brain CORTISOL (when it's good, when it's bad, and the relationship between running, cortisol, and weight management) Considering and quantifying training load/training stress Cumulative fatigue, overreaching, and overtraining --  Running Explained training plans available now!  www.runningexplained.co/plans

My guest this week is Chris McClung of Rogue Running, host of the Running Rogue podcast and co-host of the Clean Sport Collective podcast with Kara Goucher and Shanna Burnette, and I couldn't think of a better guest to discuss this week's topic: PACING!  What IS pacing? The relationship between your pace and your effort How to effectively use your watch to pace yourself (& how NOT to use it) Finding your 'EASY PACE' and why easy running is important Using effort and heart rate to find your 'easy' Race pacing strategies "Banking time" as a race strategy - yay or nay? Race pace and race effort And more! -- Chris McClung is a runner, coach, co-owner of Rogue Running, host of the Running Rogue Podcast, and the co-host of the Clean Sport Collective Podcast with Kara Goucher and Shanna Burnette. https://www.roguerunning.com/ https://runningrogue.libsyn.com/ https://www.instagram.com/roguerunning/ https://www.instagram.com/roguechris/

This week we're talking about how to LEVEL UP your running game! Running Coach Sara Manderscheid (@sayrahrunshappy) talks about the things we can all do to take our running to the next level, including... -How to set the right goals that challenge you (& the importance of thinking long-term) -The difference that fueling makes in your performance and recovery -Strength training importance and tips -Sleep importance and tips -Keeping easy days easy! -Is more always better? -Breaking up with the "fitness class culture" mentality -Why recovery and rest are so important ...and more! -- Sara Manderschied is a run coach, host of Colorado run retreats, and a Boston qualified runner. She has been running for the last 15 years and in 2019, ran her first marathon, securing a time to run in the Boston Marathon fall of 2021. Her mission is to deliver customized training plans for the novice to the experienced runner, from 5K to 100 miler athletes, and help each individual athlete become a strong + confident runner in the process. Her love of running and helping others propelled her to start her own coaching company, Elevate Your Running at the start of the pandemic. You can follow Sara's running adventures, positivity, and run tips on Instagram at @sayrahrunshappy.   https://elevateyourrunning.com/ https://www.instagram.com/sayrahrunshappy/