The Running Explained Podcast

Coach Nick Klastava, a seasoned analyst of major athletic events, breaks down the thrilling upcoming battles at the Paris Olympics. He dives into the fierce competition in the men's and women's 1500m, spotlighting athletes like Yared Noguse and Sifan Hassan’s ambitious triple attempt. The discussion intensifies with the legendary rivalry of Kipchoge and Bekele in the marathon. Listeners will gain unique insights into race strategies, the emotional rollercoaster of the Games, and the future of cross country running in the Olympics.

Coach Elisabeth, Head Coach at Running Explained, delves into the world of caffeine and its impact on endurance performance. Topics include fast and slow metabolizers, dosing, timing, placebo effect, and caffeine's effect on heart rate. She explores how individual tolerance and responsible consumption play a role in maximizing caffeine's benefits for athletic performance.

Holley Samuel, a registered dietitian specializing in nutrition for athletes, discusses the common question: "Why am I gaining weight during marathon training?" She highlights normal weight fluctuations and encourages a shift from appearance to performance. Holley emphasizes embracing body changes at different life stages and challenges the stigma around weight gain. The conversation also breaks stereotypes within the running community, advocating for health inclusivity and prioritizing overall well-being over societal ideals of appearance.

Learn how runners can improve performance in the heat through heat acclimation, cooling strategies, and hyperhydration. Discover the benefits of heat adaptation, different training methods, and personalized hydration plans for extreme conditions.

Discover why running in hot weather slows you down and the science behind it. Learn about thermoregulation, hydration, and the risks of exertional heat stroke. Find out how heat affects VO2 Max, the importance of staying hydrated, and tips for optimal performance in the heat.

Dr. Matt Silver, a Doctor of Physical Therapy, discusses the science of mobility and tissue quality for running. Topics include key areas for performance, when to stretch vs strengthen, and the surprising importance of big toe mobility. Learn about using lacrosse balls and foam rollers for better mobility!

Sports scientist Jonah Rosner discusses the importance of data-driven training for athletes, emphasizing the balance between objective data and personal intuition. Topics include heart rate monitoring accuracy, individualized data collection, leveraging subjective feedback, optimizing training through data-driven approaches, and the benefits of using data in everyday training. The conversation highlights the significance of trends over individual data points and the impact of external factors like heat on performance.

"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

Dr. Lisa Mitro, a physical therapist specializing in running, discusses the importance of Zone 2 intensity for runners. Topics include easy running to prevent injury, convincing runners to slow down, using heart rate for defining zones, improving race paces, and more.

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!