A to Z Running

Today on AtoZrunning: We tackle a regular topic of conversation for runners: training volumes and adaptations. In the world of running, the Diamond League continues with a world-record scare in the women’s steeple. And history was made at the World junior championships by a teenage Norwegian.  For training, coaching, and other services, visit https://atozrunning.com/coaching

This week on AtoZrunning: We discuss what it takes to get better and how the growth formula can help us improve. In the world of running, Olympic champs like Cole Hocker and Emmanuel Wanyonyi stepped back out on the track, and it wasn’t all roses. The weekend wrapped up with what is, on paper at least, the most impressive world record in distance running history.  For training, coaching, and other...

This week on AtoZrunning: We bring you the epic second week and conclusion to the 2024 Olympics. If the first week was exciting, the second week only got better, ending with the most incredible marathon finish in Olympic history.  For coaching and training details and services, visit https://atozrunning.com/coaching

This week on AtoZrunning: We bring you week 1 of the 2024 Olympics and five of the most incredible races you’ve ever seen (or heard about!). We also answer a listener question about long runs and restless legs For training, coaching, and other services, visit https://atozrunning.com/coaching

This week on AtoZrunning:  We connect the dots between finding fulfillment in challenge and wise training, reflecting on what it means for runners to do hard things. Then, the one and only comprehensive Olympics track preview! Everything you need to know about who’s who and when to watch the races!  For training, coaching, and other services, visit https://atozrunning.com/coaching

This week on AtoZrunning:  We take a look at the popular aphorism, do hard things, and reflect on the relationship between expectations, challenge, and running. We answer a listener question about feeling trashed after progression runs. In the world of running, a whole bunch of men fell in a Diamond League mile, and the only ones to apparently miss it were the race officials. Also, Keely Hodgkinso...

This week on AtoZrunning:  We continue last week’s discussion, this week taking a look at nutrition for runners. In the world of running, the last stop on the Diamond League before the Olympics, and still more records fell. And from the headlines, does it matter what time of day you run? We’ll take a look.

This week on AtoZrunning: We dive into Jason R. Karp’s book, “Run your Fat Off” beginning with a discussion about how running impacts your metabolism. In the world of running, the Paris Diamond league included world, area, and national records along with lifetime bests galore and historically deep fields. We have new Olympics updates including unexpected additions to Team USA. And in the headlines...

This week on AtoZrunning: We talk with Olympic Trials Steeplechase champ Kenneth Rooks about facing reality, visualizing success, and running your own race. In the world of running, part 2 of the US Olympic Trials was, if possible, even MORE exciting! There were major upsets and minor miracles, great tragedies and tiny victories. It was some of the best track and field we have ever watched in a si...

This week on AtoZrunning: American Record Holder Diego Estrada joins the show again to discuss overtraining and gives insightful advice. We answer a listener question about how to train as a new and growing runner. In the world of running, the US Olympic Trials have begun with Olympic dreams realized and others shattered. In recent headlines, marathons can be quite destructive. This article shares...

This week on AtoZrunning: We discuss overtraining and how incredibly easy it is to find ourselves burned out or injured. We also answer a listener question about heat vs. humidity. In the world of running, more Olympic trials action is underway. And US high schoolers wrapped up the year with a bang. For training, coaching, and other services, visit https://atozrunning.com/coaching

This week on AtoZrunning: We discuss what it means to practice running and where every runner needs to begin each training season. We also answer a listener question about training in super shoes. In the world of running, we’ve got the highlights from NCAA champs and other track actions. And in the headlines, have you been following the Spring Energy gel debacle? We’ve got the latest as well as ou...

This week on AtoZrunning: We discuss exactly why the record books have been completely rewritten in recent years. We also answer a listener’s question about the life of super shoes. In the world of running, the Diamond League ended the early season with a Scandinavian double and a multitude of records! As for high school, a mile record was broken twice at the same meet. And in the headlines, 36 ma...

This week on AtoZrunning: We talk with recent 25k champ Betsy Saina about dealing with discomfort. We also answer a listener question about training adaptations and advantages from heat. In the world of running, the Pre Classic was every bit as exciting as anticipated, from world records to massive rivalries. And from recent headlines, we talk about the performance implications of defecation.  For...

Today on AtoZrunning: We interview recently-crowned 25k champ Diego Estrada about his recent running rebirth. We also answer listener questions about mental race strategies. In the world of running, track action is on fire amid the year of the teenage sensations. How fast do you think you can push a stroller for 1 mile? For training, coaching, and other services, visit https://atozrunning.com/coac...

Today on AtoZrunning: We get an exclusive look at two elites pre-race routine before the US 25k championships. We answer a listener’s question about the science of humidity. In the world of running, teenagers appear to be dominating the track on the global scene. Both the men’s and women’s 25k American records were broken in Grand Rapids. And in recent headlines, cherries, beets, and cranberries a...

Today on AtoZrunning: We discuss a massive review of the effects of heat and humidity on performance. We also answer a listener question about pre-hydrating before races. In the world of running, as the summer Olympics approach, we learn more about who will be there! As track action continues, we bring some fast times and interesting analysis. In recent headlines, is there a link between personali...

Today on AtoZrunning: We take a look at the physics of wind to consider why it does what it does to runners and what we might want to do about that. We also answer a listener question about Marathon training. In the world of running, track action continues with more records. Any guesses how fast a 76-year old can run a marathon? We’ve got the scoop from London. And in recent headlines, NIL deals c...

Today on AtoZrunning: We interview recent Olympic qualifier Dakotah Lindwurm about three things that carried her from a division 2 walk-on to an Olympian. We also answer a listener question about when runners hit their physical peak. In the world of running, London Marathon was windy, and it definitely showed but not for everyone! Xiamen kicked off the Diamond League, and it was thrilling. And in...

This week on AtoZrunning: We finish our series on wise decisions by taking a close look at ways to manage energy, emotion, and stress. We also answer a listener question about cool down jogs after hard efforts and races. In the world of running, Boston Marathon was a nail-biter but for two totally different reasons between the men and women. College kids continue to assault the records boards. And...

Today on AtoZrunning: We continue examining wise decisions, this week looking at conscious awareness and the dangers of outside influences on our decision-making. We also answer a listener question about running hills in preparation for hilly races. In the world of running, Arcadia is swiftly becoming the high school distance running mecca. The US 10-mile road championships was a record-breaking t...

Today on AtoZrunning: We begin a series on Loehr and Ohlsson’s Wise Decisions, focusing first on what they call reality-distorting mechanisms, otherwise known as the lies we tell ourselves. We answer a listener question about shoe rotations and how to navigate shoes that feel great vs. shoes that feel flat. In the world of running, the world cross country championships were as full of blood, sweat...

This week on AtoZrunning: Adam Homolka of Endurance Rehab joins us again to talk about some of the fascinating differences in treadmill technology and how to make use of it. We answer a listener question about how to objectively measure fatigue and the need for adjusting training. In the world of running, after 38 years, a woman finally finished the Barkley Marathons, and the photo is perfect. Als...

Today on AtoZrunning: Effort is finite. What does this mean for distance runners and what we here call the first key to thriving. We answer a listener question about flat legs during pre-race tapering In the world of running, the TEN featured 8 men under 27 minutes in the same 10,000m race. Has that ever happened before? Fast times weren’ just limited to the track… or the 10,000… or the adults! We...

Today on AtoZrunning: We interview Liz Fanco who shares how she helps other runners transform themselves through sport and the race experience. We answer a listener question about the best order of runs or workouts in a week. In the world of running, if you were making predictions a year ago about certain NCAA runners’ futures, chances are you were so wrong it hurt. We’ll share why. High school ru...