Run to the Top Podcast | The Ultimate Guide to Running

Today we are talking to a couple who have grown up together in their running careers. They met in college, dated long-distance, got married, and are now the parents of two young children. This is in addition to having thriving running careers and keeping up with their coaching and their blog. Stephanie and Ben Bruce are the guests today, and this is a fantastic show for parents and non-parents alike, as they give a lot of great advice. They're both down-to-earth and able to accept criticism, which they have had their fair share of, so we'll talk about that. [...]

Matt Long is the author of The Long Run. Some of you may already know his story: In short, he was hit by a bus, spent six weeks in a medically induced coma in the ICU, and was told that he would be lucky to walk with a cane. Matt was extremely determined and never gave up when it came to getting back on his feet and back into his regular life. [...]

Do you ever feel like you are holding yourself back? If so, you're not alone! No matter how good a runner you are, it's likely that you spend a lot of time convincing yourself that you're not as good as you actually are. This is part of human nature. Today's guest gives us some pointers on overcoming mental obstacles and getting ourselves to where we want and need to be in our running and in other areas of our lives. That guest is Scott Welle, a best-selling author, peak performance strategist, marathon runner, and founder of Outperform the Norm. He has a d [...]

Do you know how to properly fuel your body before, during and after a workout? As an athlete, you are probably aware of the importance of eating well, but do you know what that entails? Maybe you have trouble because you don't like to cook, but at the same time, you don't like to rely too heavily on packaged foods. Since your health is tied to what you eat, this is something that you need to know about. Today's guest is Matt Kadey. Matt is a dietitian, cyclist, nutrition and travel writer, and professional recipe developer. He is also the author of

There's one topic that many female runners will need to consider at some point during their running careers, and that is pregnancy. Whether planned or unplanned, pregnancy can absolutely have a huge effect on your training and workouts. Many doctors will support a woman who is planning to run throughout her pregnancy (as long as it is safe for her in particular, of course!), so taking a nine-month hiatus is not often necessary.

On the Run to the Top podcast, I try to vary the types ofguests that we have. Today, I'm excited to be interviewing a professionalrunner. Phoebe Wright has a lot of accolades, but first and foremost, she'sdown to earth and simply wonderful to talk (and to listen) to. You're sure toenjoy today's episode. Phoebe is a Nike athlete and a five-time NCAA champion. Sheis currently training for the Olympic trials. She has a blog and hasparticipated in a great interview. Some of the topics you'll hear about include: ● How Phoebe went from a mediocre high school runner toan NCAA champion. ●

Do you ever struggle with exhaustion? Whether you're running or just going through the activities of daily life, there might be some issues that you're dealing with that can make you feel "not quite right".

You already know the physical benefits of running, and if you run, you also know that there are countless emotional and mental benefits. From boosting creativity and productivity, to fostering a sense of organization, taking up running, particularly distance running, can impact your life profoundly. Today's guest, Dr. Jason Karp, holds many running accolades, including having been the youngest collegiate coach at the age of 24. In addition, he holds three degrees in exercise physiology. Today he talks to us about his book, The Inner Runner. Some of the topics that you'll hear discussed include: ● Why Jason wrote his book, and what the process was like.

Although running is an individual sport, do you sometimes wish you had the camaraderie of a team? Michael Horvath, today's guest, founded Strava, an online community for runners and other athletes. Through tracking, Strava is able to help you connect to other athletes and also compiles some interesting data, such as what time of day people tend to run and which cities have the most active or fastest residents. Michael got his start with rowing, then moved onto triathlon and running after he got out of college. He founded Strava (which, by the way, means "strive" in Swedish) in 2009 and now it is an international success. Some of the topics we'll explore with Michael today include: ● Michael's journey to w [...]

After a career in international journalism, Chris, who is fascinated by the human body, wrote Born to Run, an international bestseller that is being made into a movie starring Matthew McConaughey. His most recent book, Natural Born Heroes, is a national bestseller. Chris is a fascinating speaker, and I'm sure you will love every minute of today's episode. Some of the topics that we cover include: ● What Chris has been up to since the last time we talked, about a year ago. ● Lessons Chris has learne [...]