Marathon Running Podcast by Marathon Journal

In this week’s episode we are talking GIFTS for RUNNERS. Let this be your holiday gift guide as you listen to the 18 items we came up with. Here are a few links to some of them. Alex Hutchinson, Endure (FULL INTERVIEW) - https://anchor.fm/marathonrunningpodcast/episodes/29--Endure---about-human-limitations-with-Alex-Hutchinson-enhe9s Smallest action camera in the world https://www.insta360.com/pro...

In this BONUS episode, we speak with Frankie Ruiz, the founder of the Miami Marathon. We learn about how the race came about, what makes this race so special, and how you can still try to get into 2022's sold out race!

In this episode we speak with new world record holder Jocelyn Rivas, a 24 year old Latina, about her journey to accomplish her mission.

In this episode we talk to LA Roadrunner head coach David Levine about tips on how to qualify for a Boston Marathon. But don’t think his tips are basic, if you have already qualified for Boston, there is a lot you can learn as David gets into the physiology and helps us understand how you can still get better. David elaborates on 1. Goalsetting, 2. Commitment, 3. Running slower to become faster, 4...

In this episode we talk to registered dietitian Amy Shapiro about how to refuel directly after a your race, the two weeks post race, and how to avoid gaining weight after your marathon cycle. Amy Shapiro can be found @realnutrition Our instagram is @runningpodcast Our facebook group is www.facebook.com/groups/runningwithfriendscommunity/ And our NEW website is www.runningpodcast.us

In this episode we talk about two very important topics: 1. MARATHON BLUES and 2. POST MARATHON RECOVERY. The marathon blues, also known as post race depression, is a sentiment that a lot of runners experience after the race. We will give you a proper definition, and will talk to you about the symptoms, causes, and how to handle these feelings.  When it comes to post marathon recovery, we see...

In this episode we are doing a recap of the 2021 Boston Marathon. With perfect weather and a roll-out start, we share with you our first experience running the Boston Marathon and weather it lived up to the hype. We also share with you a few reviews form other participants who tell us what stood out to them from this epic race weekend.

Have you ever heard of that person that curses the race during their course, complains about the painfulness of the marathon right after, but a week later, signs up for another marathon stating “it was amazing, it wasn’t so bad”? Well, then you’re not the only one. In this episode we talk about some common concepts in the running community: Runners’ Amnesia and Marathon Addiction. In this episode...

In this episode we talk all about the 2021 Berlin Marathon that took place on September 26, 2021. This marathon was the first major marathon to return after the beginning of the pandemic. Logistics were interesting and the race and atmosphere were amazing. Perfect episode to listen to to get you hyped up and emotional about running. Running is back.

In this episode we talk to a psychologist Dr. Justin Ross about all things mental when it comes to race day for your marathon. We talked to him about concepts such as the marathon being 90% mental, whether it’s best to think about each mile or let your mind drift off, what to do when you hit the wall, the concept of finding your why, running mantras, breaking up marathon into chunks, A B and C goa...

In this episode, with fall races right around the corner, we talk all about the taper! And Gale Bernhardt, Olympic coach, helps us find some answers to our burning questions. From the definition of tapering to explanations of what is going on with us, ie why are we so grouchy? Why do we feel so depressed. tired, exhausted, injured? - we try to cover it all here. We also asked her about the concept...

With all the fall marathons coming up, we all about race day rituals! Starting with the definition of what a ritual is we talk about the difference between rituals and routine and then move on to the psychology behind the rituals, why people do them, and how they can actually help us. From there we talk a bit about some of the common rituals, our own race day rituals, and last but not least, we ta...

1.  In this episode, we talk to Thomas Steffens, in charge of communications at the Berlin Marathon. We asked him all sorts of burning questions about the upcoming marathon, some of them COVID related, but also about fueling on the course, staggering of waves, altering of the race course, temperature and weather, the expo, spectators, finish line festivities, the recent half marathon and its...

Welcome to destination marathons! In this episode, I am talking to fellow podcaster and we talk about all things traveling when it comes to marathons. We’re gonna address COVID, how to fly in for a marathon (ie how early to get to your destination, what seat to pick), hotels and accommodation (how to get a good deal and where to stay), expo (and why going is important), meal planning (and what to...

With fall races approaching we wanted to have an episode all about race day nutrition. So we spoke with Amy Shapiro MS, RD, CDN, the founder and director of Real Nutrition, a NYC-based private practice, and asked her all about that race day, including: WHY is changing your nutrition leading up to a marathon important, HOW do we prepare with liquids and food when it comes to the days before and the...

In this week’s episode we talked to fellow runner Angela Pohl. Angela Pohl has been running since age 38 and created an instagram to share her running journey including any bumps on the road, which includes her fairly recent stage 3b breast cancer diagnosis. Angela talks to us about said diagnosis, how she was diagnosed, the type of cancer she has, her prognosis, and what effect this illness and t...

In this episode we do a Q&A with Coach Ron Tabb, retired long-distance runner with a PR of 2:09:31 in 1983, when the marathon world record was only 2:08. We asked him questions such as: How long should a marathon cycle be? How do I know what my race pace is? What pace should my long runs be? What should my easy pace be? How much slower than my fast pace? If you’re running a distance race, is i...

In this episode we talk about dogs and tackle the two most pressing topics: What to do when a dog runs up to you during your run and the more fun question: What are good running dogs. To answer these questions we invited Cora Williams (Wittekind), an animal behaviorist who specializes in dogs and teaches their human companions the ropes to successful dog ownership. Cora’s website is https://presti...

In this episode, we tackle the topic of VO2Max that we as runners hear all about. We ask Greg Grosicki, PhD, who is an Assistant Professor and Director of the Exercise Physiology Laboratory at Georgia Southern University and who does research focusing on exercise and nutritional interventions to improve human performance the following questions: What is VO2 Max, How is it tracked, Whether it is im...

There is a number of reasons why running movies can be not only enjoyable, but also relevant for your training. We sat down with our friend Sarah and we talked about 9 particular movies including, title, a quick summary, why we enjoyed them, and whom they are for. This is our list: 1. Skid row marathon, 2. Brittany runs a marathon, 3.Spirit of the Marathon 1, 4. Spirit of the Marathon 2, 5. City s...

In this episode we talk about the topic of mental health. We speak about the stigma, the reason for the stigma, and some studies that show the science behind mental health so we can better understand why it is that we feel better when we run. We also talk to our special guest, Sasha Wolff, the founder of the non-profit organization Still I Run. Still I Run is a 501(c)3 organization and running com...

In this episode we talked to Australian Physiotherapist Brodie Sharpe about Plantar Fasciitis, “Runner’s Knee,” and Stress Fractures. We dive into each of these injuries and learn about what they are, why they happen, if there is something we can do to prevent them from occurring, and then of course a little about prognosis. We also talk about what people are candidates for injuries, we talk about...

In this episode we tackle the subject of running coaches: Why you would get one, whom they are for. Then, along with Sarah from Chasing Life Podcast, we further discuss what to look for in a running coach if you have decided to get one. Our facebook group is www.facebook.com/groups/runningwithfriendscommunity/ And our NEW website is www.runningpodcast.us or www.runningpodcast.info

In this episode spoke with Bryan Green, the author of Make the Leap - a sports psychology book for runners. Through his book, Bryan demonstrates that the key to unlocking one’s potential isn't in training harder or doing more sophisticated workouts. Rather, it's in thinking better about your training. Think better, train better. His book provides athletes and coaches a step-by-step guide to thinki...

In an attempt to appreciate how easy we runners have it nowadays, in this episode Ryan and I talk about 16 ways that running has changed over just about the last 20 years. We reminisce about things that were simpler but also talk about all the advancements that we as runners can take advantage of to make us faster and have a better experience. Along with our guest Jim Lynch, fellow podcast host an...