
Run to the Top Podcast | The Ultimate Guide to Running
Running podcast to motivate and help runners of every level, speed, and age run their best.
Latest episodes

Feb 24, 2016 • 57min
How to be the Leader of Your Own Journey- Tawnee Prazak
We are following the theme of becoming the best version of ourselves and finding that balance. and today we are joined by the amazing Tawnee Prazak. She’s a triathlon coach, personal trainer, multimedia journalist and triathlete living in Laguna Beach, California. Tawnee is the owner and show host of popular podcast Endurance Planet, and has been one of the most requested guests for Run to the Top. She’s not only a great person, but she’s so much fun. She tells me all about her blogging experience and writing career, and I learn a great deal about Endurance Planet and how it’s grown. Endurance Planet is a [...]

Feb 17, 2016 • 47min
Finding the Best Diet and Training Plan for You- Ben Greenfield
Have you ever followed someone else’s fitness or health advice after hearing about their raging success, only to become disappointed with your own results? In most cases, it simply comes down to individuality. When we talk about diet and training plans, it can be confusing because different approaches work for different people. My guest today considers his job to simply be connecting people with as many different solutions as possible, so they can go out and test what works and what doesn’t. Today I’m talking to [...]

Feb 10, 2016 • 53min
Why You Don’t Have to be the Best or the Fastest to be Inspiring- Julie Benson
Three years ago on April 15th, two pressure cooker bombs were exploded by terrorists during the Boston Marathon. Today I got the chance to have a really amazing, intimate and eye opening interview with one of the survivors. She has overcome that obstacle and so many more in her life, and she’s just a brave and wonderful person. Julie Benson’s story is truly incredible. She’s a mother of two, an elementary school guidance counselor, and was stopped at mile 25.8, just 4 minutes from the finish line. This is a unique [...]

Feb 3, 2016 • 43min
Do I Need a Running Coach? Why Every Runner will Benefit with Jamie Dodge
Today we’re joined by one of our own coaches to talk all about RunnersConnect, how she got involved with it and her life story in running. Ladies, and gentlemen, meet coach and friend, Jamie Dodge. Not only has she led to hundreds of PR’s while struggling with Hashimoto’s (an autoimmune disease), but she pushed herself to run almost completely on her own.

Jan 27, 2016 • 49min
How to Progress Your Training for Long Term Success- Mark Kennedy
Nowadays when people decide to start running (especially around the holidays) they usually do it to lose weight, begin a healthier lifestyle or even as hobby, perhaps. But it’s crucial to never forget why you’re running: because it’s fun! Enjoy your runs and take it slow; don’t let your ego get in the way of what could be your best run yet. That’s exactly what Mark Kennedy is here to tell us; not only was pace key to his running but it’s key to life. Mark is a USATF certified coach and former Kinesiologist [...]

Jan 20, 2016 • 1h 2min
Is the Way You Breathe Holding You Back? with Patrick McKeown
Today we’re going back to the physical side of running in life; we’re talking about breathing. Did you know that many of us are breathing wrong? Yeah, that’s actually a thing. And if you’re a runner and you think you already know how to breathe, think again; taking our guest’s advice to heart today could change your life. He’s helped thousands of people, from Olympians to Elite runners, change their lives through their breathing and their running has never been the same.

Jan 13, 2016 • 46min
Do You Fall Victim to the Comparison Trap? How to Avoid it with Sarah Joyce
Today’s podcast is focused on why it is a good idea to avoid the comparison trap and why it’s better to focus on our own milestones and improvement. We are also going to learn about some of the interesting differences between male and female physiology and how it relates to performance and recovery. We are also going to discuss why what someone else is doing may not be right for you. It all comes down to drawing inspiration from other people, but not doing comparisons. We also discuss why recovery is so important, and why a diet that is overly strict is not a good idea. The guest today is Sarah Joyce. Sarah has a PhD in Sport Science, and she is the Editor-in-Chief of Women’s Running Australia. She is a runner, an established writer, and has a specialized knowledge of the female athlete. Sarah put a lot of r [...]

Jan 6, 2016 • 24min
Hooked on the Runners Connect Podcast? You Will Love This
On today’s podcast we will take a look at the things our listeners would like from the Run To The Top Podcast in 2016. We’ll be going through what we’re up to, what you can look forward to in the coming year, and an in-depth explanation of the survey results that we asked you to participate in last year. Today’s topics include: How to overcome your pacing struggle Guests you recommended for this year The biggest compl [...]

Dec 30, 2015 • 52min
Struggling to Lose Weight as a Runner? Here is the Secret with Runs for Cookies
Thanks for tuning into this episode of Runners Connect. Today we’re talking about the weight loss aspect of running. We’re talking with Katie Foster who’s lost 125 pounds from running and has become an inspiration to runners and non-runners alike. She has some great advice. She’s best known for her Runs for Cookies blog and chronicles her journey and her ups and downs and really is inspiring. “I was willing to only do changes that I could make forever.” - Katie Katie talks with us about how making a list of the changes you intend to make could be the difference between temporary and permanent results, how to still [...]

Dec 23, 2015 • 48min
From Quitting Running to Fastest Marathoner in America- Luke Puskedra
Life as an elite runner isn’t what you would expect; even the fastest and most dedicated runners can lose their passion. Our guest was a runner at the University of Oregon, which is an amazing opportunity and every collegiate runners dream. But the pressure was on, and his story got interesting fast. So today is about his experience, before, during and after his collegiate life as an athlete. “Winning as a team is something that will always stick with me.” – Luke Luke Puskedra is an Elite runner from Sal [...]