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How much you'll slowdown when not able to run? What is the effect of detraining on your VO2 Max and fitness level? How quickly do you lose your running fitness? Coach Claire explains in this Audio Blog podcast.

In this episode, Coach Michael shares details about a virtual race that Team RunnersConnect is organizing next month. Listen now to know how you can take part in this event that helps you keep focused on your goals and maintain a positive mindset.

With many of us don't have races to do, what steps you can take to stay focused on your running and fitness goals? Why you need to reevaluate your purpose when it comes to running? How to be more productive when you've to work from home? Coaches Dylan and Ruairi share some great tips and ideas in today's podcast. Listen now!

Calum Neff- World Record Holder in Stroller Marathon and 10k   This week we talk with Calum Neff, who holds the Guinness world record in the marathon and the 10k while pushing a stroller, or as they say in the UK, while pushing a "pram."   Calum’s accomplishments are amazing and he has a unique perspective on getting fit as a family.   Currently residing in Houston, TX, he started running at four years old. His wife, Julie, and his three young daughters have helped define Calum’s running career after earning a series of Guinness World Records racing while pushing his daughters in the stroller. But he also is a diverse runner competing in all distances on all terrains in a single year, from speed on the track to grueling ultras in the mountains and everything in-between.  He also runs his own coaching business called Hardloop Endurance in Houston.   So just how fast do you have to run while pushing a young human in a stroller to earn a Guinness World Record?  Pretty darn fast! Calum ran 2:31 in the marathon, 1:11 in the half, and 31:43 in the 10k. That is lightning fast even without a stroller! Not only is Calum fast, but he involves his family in his accomplishments, which is not easy to do.  You can tell that he takes his job as a parent and a husband very seriously, but also manages to have a great time in the process. Take a listen as we learn about his training and racing endeavors. Perhaps you will be inspired to gear up the kid(s) and push yourself to new achievements. Questions Calum is asked:   3:18 How did you get into racing with a stroller and how did you decide to go after stroller records? 4:30 Was it your idea or your daughter’s? 5:22 Can you recap your recent 10K WR you just got in February? 7:30 What tips do you have for stroller running? 8:43 What do you look for in a jogging stroller? 9:27 Do you switch hands and how often would you switch in a 5k? 9:47 What is your daughter doing during the race? 10:57 How would you describe your race footage? 11:38 What are the reactions of other racers to you? 12:28 Do you have stroller-specific training? 13:36 What tips do you have to stay fit as a family? 15:51 What strength training do you do with your kids? 19:15 Do you ever run without your kids? 20:02 What advice do you have for those looking at online running coaches? 21:34 Will you coach your daughters at some point? 22:24 What advice would you give parents who are looking for a coach for their kids? 24:28 How do you walk the line of nurturing and pushing? 26:45 Any more WR attempts on the horizon? 27:45 What are the differences between single and double strollers? 29:08 Any plans to reclaim the Half Marathon Stroller Record? 29:40 What advice would you give yourself back when you started running and weight training? 30:53 What is the best gift running has given you? 31:49 How can people connect with you? Quotes by Calum:   “Running takes so long to develop. Stay consistent; stay at it through not only the good times, but the bad runs, as well.”   “Imagine you’re watching a movie and your kids are in that movie, but YOU’RE NOT. And you’re at the theater. You would never stand up in the theater and scream at the screen; you would never try to change the plot. Showing up to sports with that attitude is going to improve not only your kid’s enjoyment of the game, whatever that game is, but it will improve your relationship.”   “A lot of my work in the gym is just very light weight, but very focused on single-leg stability, because you’re either on your left or on your right when you’re running. It’s great to be in a single plane and strong that way, but as soon as you’re off kilter or getting fatigued late in the marathon, you really need to have those extra stability muscles and core strength to kick in.”   “Allie, when I did the marathon record, she was four. This is something that she’ll remember for the rest of her life and just to be running alongside Olympians was the coolest thing to share with her.”   “Stay fluid on the (stroler) bar. I always see parents with the double-handed death-grip on their stroller like it’s just going to fly away from them. It makes you whole body very rigid and your form goes out the window.” Take a Listen on Your Next Run   Leave a space for libsyn link   Want more awesome interviews and advice? Subscribe to our iTunes channel   Mentioned in this podcast:  Run To The Top Winners Circle Facebook Community RunnersConnect Facebook page Save 20% on your first order of Generation UCAN Calum Neff World Record Half Marathon with Stroller Periscope Footage Calum Neff World Record 10K with Stroller Footage Thule Glide Stroller Thule Double Glide Thule Cross Trailer Follow Calum on:   Instagram Strava Twitter Facebook Calum's coaching program We really hope you’ve enjoyed this episode of Run to the Top. The best way you can show your support of the show is to share this podcast with your family and friends and share it on your Facebook, Twitter, or any other social media channel you use. The more people who know about the podcast and download the episodes, the more I can reach out to and get top running influencers, to bring them on and share their advice, which hopefully makes the show even more enjoyable for you!

How to strengthen your foot? What exercises can help stretch your foot and calf muscles? Coach Laura explains in today's podcast.

So your race is likely to get cancelled or postponed. Now what to do? In this week's audio blog, Coach Claire reads an article about how to potentially adjust your schedule for another race and why now is the best time to work on your weaknesses.

As many big-city races are getting cancelled due to Coronavirus, what can you do to remain positive and stay focused on other aspects of your running goals? Coach Michael gives suggestions on how to cope and turn this situation into a more positive one.

In this podcast about Olympic Trails recap, Coach Dylan talks about various interesting things that happened before, during and after the race. Listen now!

Sleepy glutes… yes, this is an actual thing for many runners. And it’s just one of an assortment of issues runners can suffer from. Whether it’s injury, weakness, or just inefficiency and injury prevention, a great physical therapist works individually with athletes to increase performance. And that is exactly what PT Abby Douek, owner of and therapist at Run Raleigh Physical Therapy and Performance Lab, does with her athletes. In this episode, we learn a lot about form; how to analyze it, including the differences between 2D and 3D gait analysis, and how to improve it. Strength and conditioning is another crucial component to rehabbing and pre-habbing injuries. And the good news is that it doesn’t take nearly as much time as you might think to improve your functional strength. Abby also challenges some conventional thinking about returning to running post-injury and thoroughly explains common issues runners have and some ways that might help them. Lots of great info in this one, so you may want to flag it as a favorite to come back to. Questions Abby is asked:   3:14 How was it seeing some of your athletes compete at the Olympic Trials in Atlanta? 3:43 How many of the runners had excellent form as you saw them running by? 4:12 How can people run well with what appears to be terrible form? 5:37 How easy is it to fix one’s form? 7:06 Can a novice runner fix form as easy as a veteran, or is it different? 8:18 What is gait analysis and what should someone expect? 10:16 Does form vary between paces? 11:02 What should people do if they feel injured on a run? 11:32 Should people run fast or slow when recovering from injury? 12:32 What are some of the most common issues you see with runners? 12:42 What are ‘Sleepy Butts’? 13:39 What can people do if they are deskbound at work? 15:02 What issues do you see with feet? 16:57 What do runners need for balance and how can they improve it? 18:18 How much strength work do runners need each week? 21:17 What is an example of a good strength work routine? 22:29 What are the best exercises for core? 23:09 What about ankles and how can we work on them? 24:25 What is the actual treatment process for injured runners? 26:49 How much pain is ok to run through? 28:38 Should most runners go to a PT when healthy or only when they’re hurt? 29:29 What advice would you give yourself back when you started running and weight training? 35:48 What is the best gift running has given you? 37:18 How can people connect with you? Quotes by Abby:   “We are trying to prevent the pain before it starts. We’re trying to get out in the community, trying to talk to coaches, talk to run clubs, anybody who will listen on how to foam roll properly, how to do dynamic stretching vs. static stretching before you get out there, anything we can do to try to catch problems before they start.”   “Every patient has to do two what I would consider ‘successful runs’ before we can increase them. It can’t be a fluke.”   “I try not to tell people where to put their feet on the ground, but can we think about where your gaze is, where your trunk is, things that are a little more tangible.”   “People are really amazing compensators; people can run with all kinds of biomechanical issues. It’s not necessarily my job to fix what I’m seeing, but to work with what we have.” Take a Listen on Your Next Run Want more awesome interviews and advice? Subscribe to our iTunes channel   Mentioned in this podcast:  Run To The Top Winners Circle Facebook Community RunnersConnect Facebook page Save 20% on your first order of Generation UCAN Follow Abby on:   Run Raleigh PT homepage Email Abby We really hope you’ve enjoyed this episode of Run to the Top. The best way you can show your support of the show is to share this podcast with your family and friends and share it on your Facebook, Twitter, or any other social media channel you use. The more people who know about the podcast and download the episodes, the more I can reach out to and get top running influencers, to bring them on and share their advice, which hopefully makes the show even more enjoyable for you!

Can exercise alone prevent age-related bone loss? Do all kinds of running activities help build your bone mass? What can you do as a runner to protect your bone density? Coach Hayley explains in today's podcast episode.