The Running Explained Podcast

"This is not an episode of The Running Explained Podcast" ;-) UPCOMING EPISODES INCLUDE: The Updated Running in the Heat Episode Binge Eating in Distance Runners Paris Olympics Preview Data-Driven Training for the Everyday Runner Why Do I Keep Getting Injured? Hydration & Dehydration

ONE-TAKE Q&A RETURNS!! Answering extra questions from a recent Instagram story Q&A, Coach Elisabeth takes on YOUR questions about running, training, racing, and more! Learn about... Tapering for a week-long running event Can you do TOO MUCH base-building?? Keeping HR low while trying to increase cadence Adding an extra day of cross-training late in marathon training Handling race week nerves Running in gusty winds Trying to race a 5k the week after a marathon - yay or nay? Age-graded running performance vs. equivalency calculators AND MORE! Coach Elisabeth is the Founder and Head Coach at Running Explained, 6x marathoner, multi-certified coach, Boston Qualifier, and enthusiastic believer in your ability to turn the impossible into the possible. Whether you're a brand new runner or have been pounding the pavement for decades, she believes there is always more to learn about running and always more that running can teach us about life. Crush your goals with a Running Explained training plan, masterclass, group coaching, or 1:1 coaching, or learn from her meticulously researched Instagram posts on a wide variety of running-related topics!

We are often praised for the relentless pursuit of a goal, but what about when it's actually better for you to STOP chasing that goal? Coach and runner Claire Bartholic (@theplantedrunner) shares her own journey of what it cost her to finally achieve her coveted sub-3 marathon goal... and why she decided to step away from marathons altogether after crossing that finish line. KEY TAKEAWAYS! Chasing big running goals requires dedication, yes, but it's essential to assess whether the goal is realistic and sustainable in the long term Finding balance and enjoyment in running is crucial for long-term fulfillment. Retiring from a specific goal does not diminish a coach's ability to guide and support athletes. It's okay to pivot and pursue different goals that align with personal values and bring joy. Validation from achieving a goal should not be the sole motivation for running; intrinsic satisfaction and personal growth are equally important. -- GUEST BIO Coach Claire has helped hundreds of real runners chase their dreams and conquer what they never thought possible. Her coaching philosophy combines science-based training, plant-based running nutrition, and proven mindset techniques to unlock every runner's true potential. She's a certified running coach, sports nutrition specialist, mom, and borderline obsessive plant lover. As an athlete herself, she went from a 4:02 first marathon all the way to a 2:58 finishing time at the age of 42, entirely plant-based. She coaches vegan, plant-based, and plant-curious runners to achieve the same dramatic success, from those on a walk-run program, general fitness, up to high-level athletes.  She hosts one of the most popular running podcast in the world, The Planted Runner, and her first book is The Planted Runner:  Running Your Best With Plant-Based Nutrition.

Now that "warmer than normal" is the NEW "normal"... what do we need to know for our training and racing?? Hosts of the podcast Between Two Coaches, Amanda Katz and Nick Klastava are here to talk all about it! So your race was canceled because it's too hot... Prepping for hot weather races Avoiding self-blame & unrealistic expectations when the temps rise Heat acclimation tips Learning to run on effort and focus on execution ...and more!! Between Two Coaches is a weekly podcast that helps you enjoy the fitness world with a more human approach. In each episode, hosts Amanda Katz and Nick Klastava will bring problems faced in the fitness community to the surface and share solutions for creating a more sustainable, balanced mindset around your training goals. Consider this podcast your “go-to” on all things fitness, from a loving, supportive, no-BS lens!

Coach Elisabeth answers listener questions in a Q&A episode covering topics like pre-written training plans, off-season workouts, post-race recovery, slowing easy runs in marathon training, fueling during injury rehab, hill training, improving marathon performance, and more.

DOUBLE THRESHOLD TRAINING is one of the recent "trends" in high-level endurance training, but is this something that YOU should be doing in your own training? Exercise physiologist Dr. Phil Batterson rejoins the show today to talk about this training framework and how it's ACTUALLY implemented (plus takeaways and guidance for the everyday runner and what they can do in their training to maximize their threshold workouts and overall training load!)

Coach Elisabeth, a running coach, discusses the importance of knowing when to skip a run for well-being. She emphasizes informed decision-making, the pitfalls of runstreaks, and exploring psychological challenges in running. The podcast delves into balancing rest and running, recognizing the impact of sleep and stress on physical and mental well-being, and the need for rest and recovery amid life stress.

Coach Elisabeth, an expert in endurance performance, delves into the intricacies of VO2max measurement and its relevance. She discusses the challenges of assessing VO2max accurately, compares its importance to other performance predictors, and shares insights on VO2max workouts. The podcast explores the impact of altitude, training, and physiological factors on optimizing oxygen transport for enhanced performance.

Learn about the surprising truth behind how quickly fitness is lost and the benefits of intentional detraining periods. Explore factors affecting oxygen delivery and VO2 max, as well as the impact of inactivity on fitness levels. Discover alternative training methods like aqua jogging and cross-training to maintain fitness, and get tips on balancing training and recovery for long-term success.

My guest this week is Dr. Kate Bochnewetch, and we are delving into the world of running and training while living with a chronic illness. Drawing from her own journey coping with chronic migraines, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, and POTS, Kate sharess valuable insights into being a runner with chronic illness and how to navigate a "new normal" in goal-setting and training management. We explore the unique hurdles confronted by runners dealing with chronic illnesses, offering guidance on modifying training routines, making informed choices, and asserting autonomy in goal-setting, stressing the collaborative approach of working with professionals like dietitians while highlighting the essential balance and self-care required for success! -- Kate Bochnewetch PT, DPT, CSCS is a Western NY based physical therapist and lifelong runner. She graduated from Nazareth College with her Bachelor’s of Science degree and Doctorate of Physical Therapy. Kate is also an RRCA Run Coach, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and Level 1 Certified Running Gait Analyst. Her passion for working with runners has lead her to found The Running DPT LLC to pursue a career in performance based rehabilitation and run coaching, working with runners to improve performance, return to running after an injury, injury prevention, and much more. Her current focus is training and coaching runners living with chronic illness through 1:1 and group platforms.