
Run to the Top Podcast | The Ultimate Guide to Running
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Sep 22, 2023 • 45min
Underrated or Overrated: Racing Edition
Runners can get pretty competitive when it comes to race day, so it’s no surprise that many runners also tend to have strong opinions about what helps to race faster. Today’s show is bringing back a familiar format with another edition of underrated or overrated; this time focusing on racing topics. If you’re new to this format, our panel will be given a series of popular topics and tell you why they think each one is either overhyped or why you should be focusing on it if your goal is to progress as a runner. Today’s Underrated or Overrated episode continues with the September focus on racing, covering why many popular racing topics are either underrated or overrated. We’ll be going over popular racing-themed running topics ranging from gear to beer, so keep listening to learn more. Just to give you a taste of what’s to come, a few topics we’ll cover include: Do you need a high-tech GPS watch to race well? Is a negative split the best racing strategy? Is there any better way to celebrate finishing a race than with the post-race beer And tons more fun and informative topics! So let’s get into it, with underrated or overrated racing edition! Connect, Comment, Community Follow RunnersConnect on Instagram Join the Elite Treatment where you get first dibs on everything RTTT each month! Runners Connect Winner's Circle Facebook Community RunnersConnect Facebook page GET EXPERT COACHING AT RUNNERSCONNECT! This week’s show brought to you by: Nutrisense Nutrisense is a small device that you put on the back of your arm that then provides real time feedback on how your body responds to the foods that you're eating, your exercise, stress and even your sleep. With Nutrisense you're not shooting in the dark. Nutrisense helps you track your data, understand your glucose trends, and see your macronutrient breakdown for each meal. The app also gives you an overall score for each meal based on your body's response. Honestly, I recommend everyone try Nutrisense. When you use it for a month it will open your eyes in profound ways to how your food, your exercise, everything you are doing is affecting you. You can get all of this today. Nutrisense has a special offer for our listeners. Go to Nutrisense.com/rttp and use code RTTP to save $30 off your first month plus get a free month of nutritionist support. Be sure to tell them you learned about Nutrisense on the Run To The Top podcast. Visit Nutrisense.com/RTTP and use the code RTTP to start decoding your body's messages, and pave the way for a healthier life! ARMRA If you’re looking for the best way to strengthen your immune system and improve recovery during your taper or as the seasons change, you need to check out ARMRA Colostrum. ARMRA Colostrum is a superfood concentrate of bovine colostrum that harnesses over 400 living, bioactive nutrients that rebuild the barriers of your body and fuel cellular health In fact, Colostrum has been shown in scientific literature to strengthen immunity, enhance nutrient absorption, improve fitness endurance and decrease recovery time. The literature speaks for itself and adding ARMRA has one of the best additions to my post-workout nutrition. You can check out all the research for yourself at tryarmra.com/RTTT. Plus, to make it easier for you to personal experience the benefits, we’ve worked out a deal where you can save 15% off your first order. Just head to tryarmra.com/RTTT to see the research yourself and get 15% off your first order.

Sep 20, 2023 • 1h 14min
Exploring the Latest Research in Fueling Strategies for Endurance Athletes
There’s always a lot of interesting research being done in the field of exercise physiology. Here to translate some of the takeaways from the latest research specifically around energy expenditure and fueling strategies for endurance athletes is Patrick Davitt, a Professor of Exercise Physiology at Saint Joseph’s University who specializes in energy metabolism and fitness testing with various populations, from sedentary individuals to elite professional athletes. Specifically, we discuss: what it means to be metabolically flexible and the benefits of this flexibility in a running context takeaways from research on the low-carb/ketogenic dieting process for various types of runners fueling with different carbohydrate beverages the impact of pack weight and fatigue on energy expenditure and perception of effort/cognition in endurance athletes in running and hiking settings the metabolic and physiological impacts of varied macronutrient combinations, Not only is Professor Davitt passionate about his research, but he’s also an avid runner himself having most recently completed the Eastern States 100 Miler in 2021 and brings a lot of excitement about the community to this conversation as well. Let’s get into it! Connect, Comment, Community Follow RunnersConnect on Instagram Join the Elite Treatment where you get first dibs on everything RTTT each month! Runners Connect Winner's Circle Facebook Community RunnersConnect Facebook page GET EXPERT COACHING AT RUNNERSCONNECT! This week’s show brought to you by: Magnesium Breakthrough from Bioptimizers. Supplementing with magnesium before you go to bed has been shown in scientific studies to… Increase in muscle oxygenation during high intensity exercise Reduce inflammation Significantly improve sleep quality Improve aerobic exercise capacity when training. When you’re looking for a magnesium supplement, make sure you take one that is organic and has all 7 unique forms of magnesium. Our recommendation is Magnesium Breakthrough from Bioptimizers because it’s made with the highest quality, organic magnesium and contains all 7 critical forms. Most other magnesium supplements are synthetic and only contain one or two forms of magnesium, which is simply not enough. For an exclusive offer for Run to the Top listeners go to magbreakthrough.com/runtothetop and use the code run10 and you’ll save an additional 10% on any purchase. LMNT Hydration and electrolytes are something we all seem to focus on for the summer, but start forgetting about once the fall weather starts to creep in. However, maintaining electrolyte levels as the temps change and as you gear up for your big fall races is critical to your performance. Maintaining healthy electrolyte levels will help you maximize performance during your final big long runs and workouts, plus they aid in recovery so you can maximize the rebuilding process. That’s why we recommend all runners check out Element this fall. It's loaded with everything you need to replenish your electrolyte balance with 1000mg of sodium, 200mg of potassium, and 60mg of magnesium, and doesn't include anything you don't need like extra sugar or anything artificial. Even better, they are currently running a special deal where you can get a free LMNT Sample Pack with any order. To get this special offer and make sure you’re hydrating properly this summer, head over to drinklmnt.com/runnersconnect.

Sep 15, 2023 • 1h 5min
How to run a personal best at any distance
Racing season is here and if you’ve been training hard for your next goal race in the fall, it’s time to focus on translating that fitness into race day success, whatever that means for you. Today’s show is all about how to PR at any distance. We’re going to be giving you our best advice to make sure you get the best results possible come race day. There are a lot of factors that can influence your race results but we’ll do our best to cover the biggest things you can control to maximize your chances at success over almost any distance. So whether you’re training for a track 5k or a hilly ultra marathon, we’ve got you covered with expert tips from our coaching team at Runnersconnect! Today’s racing topics include: How to taper for your goal race Fueling and hydration strategies for different distances How to deal with tough weather conditions and hilly courses And everything else you need to perform your best! Race day is fast approaching so let's get into it, with tips to PR at any distance! Heat adjustment calculator: Temperature Calculator - Runners Connect Connect, Comment, Community Follow RunnersConnect on Instagram Join the Elite Treatment where you get first dibs on everything RTTT each month! Runners Connect Winner's Circle Facebook Community RunnersConnect Facebook page GET EXPERT COACHING AT RUNNERSCONNECT! This week’s show brought to you by: Nutrisense Nutrisense is a small device that you put on the back of your arm that then provides real time feedback on how your body responds to the foods that you're eating, your exercise, stress and even your sleep. With Nutrisense you're not shooting in the dark. Nutrisense helps you track your data, understand your glucose trends, and see your macronutrient breakdown for each meal. The app also gives you an overall score for each meal based on your body's response. Honestly, I recommend everyone try Nutrisense. When you use it for a month it will open your eyes in profound ways to how your food, your exercise, everything you are doing is affecting you. You can get all of this today. Nutrisense has a special offer for our listeners. Go to Nutrisense.com/rttp and use code RTTP to save $30 off your first month plus get a free month of nutritionist support. Be sure to tell them you learned about Nutrisense on the Run To The Top podcast. Visit Nutrisense.com/RTTP and use the code RTTP to start decoding your body's messages, and pave the way for a healthier life! UCAN If you’re looking for a better energy gel that contains no sugar and instead uses a revolutionary slow burning carbohydrate called LIVESTEADY, then you should check out UCAN. Independent, peer-reviewed studies have shown LIVESTEADY is absorbed quickly through the stomach to reduce GI distress, yet is released into the blood stream slowly to provide sustained fueling without the spikes and crashes typically associated with traditional gels. By avoiding the sugar spikes, UCAN can help be less reliant on frequent feedings of sugar-based fuels during the run. All this data means using UCAN can help you avoid hitting the dreaded wall during the half, full and ultra marathon distance. Head to runnersconnect.net/UCAN to get 6 Edge energy gels for FREE. All you pay is shipping. You can also save 20% on your entire order at ucan.co with code RUNNERSCONNECT

Sep 13, 2023 • 54min
How To Run Into Your 80s and 90s
One of the universal interests of this audience, of course, is how we can stay injury-free longer, recover faster and stronger if and when we do get injured, and generally increase our health spans such that we can participate in and enjoy running for as long as possible. That’s what today’s episode is all about. Joining Run To The Top is Dr. Kevin Stone, who’s new book “Play Forever” details a revolutionary approach to sports medicine that will put listeners in a position to thrive in our sport well into their 80s, 90s, and beyond. Specifically, we examine: Why some people in their 80s and 90s remain competitive athletes while others struggle to walk up the stairs How the musculoskeletal system can be repaired through certain cutting-edge therapies Additional strategies for ow to come back from an injury to your sport better - fitter, faster, and stronger than before Case studies of athletes that illustrate outcomes from following all the latest research here Play Forever: How to Recover From Injury and Thrive Connect, Comment, Community Follow RunnersConnect on Instagram Join the Elite Treatment where you get first dibs on everything RTTT each month! Runners Connect Winner's Circle Facebook Community RunnersConnect Facebook page GET EXPERT COACHING AT RUNNERSCONNECT! This week’s show brought to you by: Magnesium Breakthrough from Bioptimizers. Supplementing with magnesium before you go to bed has been shown in scientific studies to… Increase in muscle oxygenation during high intensity exercise Reduce inflammation Significantly improve sleep quality Improve aerobic exercise capacity when training. When you’re looking for a magnesium supplement, make sure you take one that is organic and has all 7 unique forms of magnesium. Our recommendation is Magnesium Breakthrough from Bioptimizers because it’s made with the highest quality, organic magnesium and contains all 7 critical forms. Most other magnesium supplements are synthetic and only contain one or two forms of magnesium, which is simply not enough. For an exclusive offer for Run to the Top listeners go to magbreakthrough.com/runtothetop and use the code run10 and you’ll save an additional 10% on any purchase. TIMELINE Improving your mitochondria is one of the easiest ways to upgrade your performance and make your body work better. Time-line Nutrition's Mitopure is backed by over a decade of research and is clinically proven to revitalize mitochondria. Mitopure restores mitochondrial function, so every cell in your body has the energy to do its job and keep you healthy and functioning right. In fact, clinical studies have shown that 500mg of Urolithin, one of the main ingredients in Mitopure, can significantly increase muscle strength & endurance with no other change in lifestyle. Improving your mitochondria is one of the best things you can do for your health and with Mitopure from time-line nutrition, it has never been easier. Go to timelinenutrition.com and use promo code RUNNERSCONNECT for 10% off the plan of your choice. AG 1 Ask yourself - do you get enough green veggies each day? I'll admit, I don't. It's tough to fit all of those greens in with an active and busy lifestyle. But getting in your fruits + veggies is SO crucial as a distance runner for recovery, digestion, and optimal performance. That's where Athletic Greens is a gamechanger. One scoop has 75 bioavailable vitamins, minerals, and whole food-sourced ingredients including a multivitamin, multimineral, probiotic, green superfood blend, and more. That means fewer stomach issues, more focus and energy throughout the day (because the workday matters just as much as the morning run), and overall ... just feeling healthier. Look, if you're struggling to get those fruits + veggies in - or if you keep buying them but they always go bad in the fridge - Athletic Greens will make getting those micronutrients simple and delicious. Get 5 BONUS travel packs and a year's supply of Vitamin D when you order at drinkag1.com/RTTT. Get yours now!

Sep 8, 2023 • 54min
How to find your perfect shoe for race day
Over the past few years we’ve seen massive changes in shoe technology with the growth of carbon-plated “supershoes” designed specifically to make you faster. But, are super shoes worth it for you and, if so, which ones are the best for you? In today’s show, Coach Hayley and Coach Alex are going to discuss how you can find the perfect pair of racing shoes to meet your specific goals and running style. We’ll cover… What should you look for in a race-day shoe? To super shoe or not to super shoe and your other options Do you need a separate pair of shoes for racing? Some of our coaches’ personal favorite shoes And so much more! If you have lofty racing goals you’re going to want the best shoes to maximize performance, so let’s get into it with a discussion on how to find your next perfect shoes for race day! Connect, Comment, Community Follow RunnersConnect on Instagram Join the Elite Treatment where you get first dibs on everything RTTT each month! Runners Connect Winner's Circle Facebook Community RunnersConnect Facebook page GET EXPERT COACHING AT RUNNERSCONNECT! This week’s show brought to you by: Qualia Mind from NeuroHacker Tired of Morning Fatigue After Your Workouts? Qualia Mind is a natural neurotropic designed to improve daily mental performance, especially if you’re a morning runner and struggle to focus at work after runs. I noticed the difference in just days...to my focus, my mood, my memory and my willpower to GET. THINGS. DONE, especially on those days when morning training really has me feeling unmotivated. Go to neurohacker.com/RTTT for $100 OFF, and use code RTTT for an extra 15% off Dri Seats If you’re tired of sweaty, smelly and stained seats after your runs then you have to check out the car seat covers made specifically for runners from driseats. DriSeats waterproof seat covers are designed specifically for runners. Unlike towels, they are 100% waterproof and easily fit over your entire seat so you don’t have any missed spots. Plus, they are super easy to slide over your seat so it’s ready in seconds and they are machine washable so they are easy to clean and be ready for your next run. You can head to driseats.com and use code RC20 to get 20% off first order

Sep 6, 2023 • 33min
Handling Anxiety on Race Day
Today we’re talking with Dr. Simon Marshall, one of the leading experts when it comes psychology of exercise, about how to manage the anxiety and psychological stress well all face during races These mental stresses can drastically impact our performance and, maybe even more importantly, sometimes make the act of racing itself so stressful that it stops becoming fun. In today’s episode, you’ll learn the exact strategies you can put into practice today to overcome mental fatigue and stress during racing. Connect, Comment, Community Follow RunnersConnect on Instagram Join the Elite Treatment where you get first dibs on everything RTTT each month! Runners Connect Winner's Circle Facebook Community RunnersConnect Facebook page GET EXPERT COACHING AT RUNNERSCONNECT! This week’s show brought to you by: Magnesium Breakthrough from Bioptimizers. Supplementing with magnesium before you go to bed has been shown in scientific studies to… Increase in muscle oxygenation during high intensity exercise Reduce inflammation Significantly improve sleep quality Improve aerobic exercise capacity when training. When you’re looking for a magnesium supplement, make sure you take one that is organic and has all 7 unique forms of magnesium. Our recommendation is Magnesium Breakthrough from Bioptimizers because it’s made with the highest quality, organic magnesium and contains all 7 critical forms. Most other magnesium supplements are synthetic and only contain one or two forms of magnesium, which is simply not enough. For an exclusive offer for Run to the Top listeners go to magbreakthrough.com/runtothetop and use the code run10 and you’ll save an additional 10% on any purchase. LMNT Maintaining healthy electrolyte levels will not only improve performance and endurance on the run, but can help with preventing headaches, maintaining a healthy weight, and help with recovery. That’s why we recommend all runners check out Element this summer. It's loaded with everything you need to replenish your electrolyte balance with 1000mg of sodium, 200mg of potassium, and 60mg of magnesium, and doesn't include anything you don't need like extra sugar or anything artificial. Even better, they are currently running a special deal where you can get a free LMNT Sample Pack with any order. So, order your favorite flavor and get a free sample pack to try out new flavors or share with your running friends. To get this special offer and make sure you’re hydrating properly this summer, head over to drinklmnt.com/runnersconnect.

Sep 1, 2023 • 42min
How to qualify for the Boston Marathon
The fall racing season is fast approaching but September is also the deadline to register for the Boston Marathon, so on today’s show we’re covering everything you need to get to the start line of the world’s oldest annual marathon! For many, this April race is seen as the pinnacle of marathon running due to its difficult qualifying standards and notoriously tough hills. It’s also recognized as an Abbot World marathon major with over 25,000 competitors each year. Whether you’re targeting a trip to Boston this Spring or just want to learn more about what it takes to get there we’ve got you covered! In today’s show, we’ll walk you through the entire process of getting to that start line from qualification to registration and race logistics. These topics will include: What time do you need to qualify based on your age and gender Tips and last-minute races for hitting the qualifying times Key qualifying and registration deadlines What to expect when you get there and more! Let’s get into it! BAA website for marathon registration: baa.org/races/boston-marathon BQ qualifying standards: baa.org/races/boston-marathon/qualify FindMyMarathon tool for selecting races: findmymarathon.com Connect, Comment, Community Follow RunnersConnect on Instagram Join the Elite Treatment where you get first dibs on everything RTTT each month! Runners Connect Winner's Circle Facebook Community RunnersConnect Facebook page GET EXPERT COACHING AT RUNNERSCONNECT! This week’s show brought to you by: UCAN If you’re looking for a better energy gel that contains no sugar and instead uses a revolutionary slow burning carbohydrate called LIVESTEADY, then you should check out UCAN. Independent, peer-reviewed studies have shown LIVESTEADY is absorbed quickly through the stomach to reduce GI distress, yet is released into the blood stream slowly to provide sustained fueling without the spikes and crashes typically associated with traditional gels. By avoiding the sugar spikes, UCAN can help be less reliant on frequent feedings of sugar-based fuels during the run. All this data means using UCAN can help you avoid hitting the dreaded wall during the half, full and ultra marathon distance. Head to runnersconnect.net/UCAN to get 6 Edge energy gels for FREE. All you pay is shipping. You can also save 20% on your entire order at ucan.co with code RUNNERSCONNECT ARMRA If you’re looking for the best way to strengthen your immune system and improve recovery during your taper or as the seasons change, you need to check out ARMRA Colostrum. ARMRA Colostrum is a superfood concentrate of bovine colostrum that harnesses over 400 living, bioactive nutrients that rebuild the barriers of your body and fuel cellular health In fact, Colostrum has been shown in scientific literature to strengthen immunity, enhance nutrient absorption, improve fitness endurance and decrease recovery time. The literature speaks for itself and adding ARMRA has one of the best additions to my post-workout nutrition. You can check out all the research for yourself at tryarmra.com/RTTT. Plus, to make it easier for you to personal experience the benefits, we’ve worked out a deal where you can save 15% off your first order. Just head to tryarmra.com/RTTT to see the research yourself and get 15% off your first order.

Aug 30, 2023 • 35min
How to Use Visualization for Better Racing
If you’re already pushing your physical training boundaries, it’s possible that adding visualization to your regimen can help you squeeze out that extra one or two percent on race day? Well, it’s well-documented that most of the top athletes and runners in the world believe it helps. So, today we’re going to be talking about all things visualization with one of the premier experts in the world, Dr. Jerry Lynch. Dr. Lynch received his doctorate in psychology from Penn State University, and has done extensive post-doctoral work in the area of philosophy, comparative religions, leadership development and performance enhancement. He is the author of twelve books that focus on coaching, leadership, spirituality of sport, warrior spirit, peak performance, and sports psychology. If you’ve got a race coming up this fall, you’ll love the practical tips you can use to better utilize visualization and take your mental game to the next level. Connect, Comment, Community Follow RunnersConnect on Instagram Join the Elite Treatment where you get first dibs on everything RTTT each month! Runners Connect Winner's Circle Facebook Community RunnersConnect Facebook page GET EXPERT COACHING AT RUNNERSCONNECT! This week’s show brought to you by: AG 1 Ask yourself - do you get enough green veggies each day? I'll admit, I don't. It's tough to fit all of those greens in with an active and busy lifestyle. But getting in your fruits + veggies is SO crucial as a distance runner for recovery, digestion, and optimal performance. That's where Athletic Greens is a gamechanger. One scoop has 75 bioavailable vitamins, minerals, and whole food-sourced ingredients including a multivitamin, multimineral, probiotic, green superfood blend, and more. That means fewer stomach issues, more focus and energy throughout the day (because the workday matters just as much as the morning run), and overall ... just feeling healthier. Look, if you're struggling to get those fruits + veggies in - or if you keep buying them but they always go bad in the fridge - Athletic Greens will make getting those micronutrients simple and delicious. Get 5 BONUS travel packs and a year's supply of Vitamin D when you order at athleticgreens.com/rttt. Get yours now! TIMELINE Improving your mitochondria is one of the easiest ways to upgrade your performance and make your body work better. Time-line Nutrition's Mitopure is backed by over a decade of research and is clinically proven to revitalize mitochondria. Mitopure restores mitochondrial function, so every cell in your body has the energy to do its job and keep you healthy and functioning right. In fact, clinical studies have shown that 500mg of Urolithin, one of the main ingredients in Mitopure, can significantly increase muscle strength & endurance with no other change in lifestyle. Improving your mitochondria is one of the best things you can do for your health and with Mitopure from time-line nutrition, it has never been easier. Go to timelinenutrition.com and use promo code RUNNERSCONNECT for 10% off the plan of your choice.

Aug 25, 2023 • 1h 6min
The best workouts to crush your training goals
Nailing your workouts is key to a successful training block but it can be hard to know which workouts are most effective for your specific running goals. If you want to know when and why to run different types of workouts leading up to your next goal race you’ll want to keep listening! On today’s show, our team takes a deep dive on the benefits of some common workouts including specific examples of how they can fit in your training plan. This way, you’ll know exactly what training you need to take your running to the next level. During this conversation, we’ll cover workout topics including: The most important workout types for runners with specific examples What unique training benefits you can expect from each workout When to schedule different types of runs into your training And everything else you need to get the most out of your workouts We work hard to progress as runners so let's get into it with advice for getting the most out of those tough workouts. Connect, Comment, Community Follow RunnersConnect on Instagram Join the Elite Treatment where you get first dibs on everything RTTT each month! Runners Connect Winner's Circle Facebook Community RunnersConnect Facebook page GET EXPERT COACHING AT RUNNERSCONNECT! This week’s show brought to you by: UCAN If you’re looking for a better energy gel that contains no sugar and instead uses a revolutionary slow burning carbohydrate called LIVESTEADY, then you should check out UCAN. Independent, peer-reviewed studies have shown LIVESTEADY is absorbed quickly through the stomach to reduce GI distress, yet is released into the blood stream slowly to provide sustained fueling without the spikes and crashes typically associated with traditional gels. By avoiding the sugar spikes, UCAN can help be less reliant on frequent feedings of sugar-based fuels during the run. All this data means using UCAN can help you avoid hitting the dreaded wall during the half, full and ultra marathon distance. Head to runnersconnect.net/UCAN to get 6 Edge energy gels for FREE. All you pay is shipping. You can also save 20% on your entire order at ucan.co with code RUNNERSCONNECT Dri Seats If you’re tired of sweaty, smelly and stained seats after your runs then you have to check out the car seat covers made specifically for runners from driseats. DriSeats waterproof seat covers are designed specifically for runners. Unlike towels, they are 100% waterproof and easily fit over your entire seat so you don’t have any missed spots. Plus, they are super easy to slide over your seat so it’s ready in seconds and they are machine washable so they are easy to clean and be ready for your next run. You can head to driseats.com and use code RC20 to get 20% off first order

Aug 23, 2023 • 1h 2min
Is this the “optimal” diet and supplement strategy for runners?
Is there an optimal diet for runners? Are certain supplements more appropriate and effective for runners than others out there on the market? These are some of the bigger, intriguing questions that we runners face dialing in our nutrition strategies for training and racing. Here today to break down and answers these questions head on is Richard Rosenfeld, a Distinguished Professor of Otolaryngology at the State University of NY in Brooklyn, with over 350 peer-reviewed medical publications, 8 years as editor-in-chief of a major medical journal, and board-certified in Lifestyle Medicine among other significant credentials. Specifically, we address: What is means to engage in “clean eating” Differences, pros, and cons between various diets such as plant-based and low-carb, high fat The pros and cons of regular animal versus plant-sourced protein intake The benefits of certain supplements such as caffeine, creatine, and vitamin e There’s a lot of practical value in this conversation. Let’s get into it! Connect, Comment, Community Follow RunnersConnect on Instagram Join the Elite Treatment where you get first dibs on everything RTTT each month! Runners Connect Winner's Circle Facebook Community RunnersConnect Facebook page GET EXPERT COACHING AT RUNNERSCONNECT! This week’s show brought to you by: LMNT Maintaining healthy electrolyte levels will not only improve performance and endurance on the run, but can help with preventing headaches, maintaining a healthy weight, and help with recovery. That’s why we recommend all runners check out Element this summer. It's loaded with everything you need to replenish your electrolyte balance with 1000mg of sodium, 200mg of potassium, and 60mg of magnesium, and doesn't include anything you don't need like extra sugar or anything artificial. Even better, they are currently running a special deal where you can get a free LMNT Sample Pack with any order. So, order your favorite flavor and get a free sample pack to try out new flavors or share with your running friends. To get this special offer and make sure you’re hydrating properly this summer, head over to drinklmnt.com/runnersconnect. Magnesium Breakthrough from Bioptimizers. Supplementing with magnesium before you go to bed has been shown in scientific studies to… Increase in muscle oxygenation during high intensity exercise Reduce inflammation Significantly improve sleep quality Improve aerobic exercise capacity when training. When you’re looking for a magnesium supplement, make sure you take one that is organic and has all 7 unique forms of magnesium. Our recommendation is Magnesium Breakthrough from Bioptimizers because it’s made with the highest quality, organic magnesium and contains all 7 critical forms. Most other magnesium supplements are synthetic and only contain one or two forms of magnesium, which is simply not enough. For an exclusive offer for Run to the Top listeners go to magbreakthrough.com/runtothetop and use the code run10 and you’ll save an additional 10% on any purchase.