Next Level Running by RunDoyen

This month Coach Patrick Cunniff joins The Next Level Running Podcast to discuss all things Boston Marathon! The 128th running of the Boston Marathon will take place on Monday, April 15th and so we've got the full rundown to get you ready and excited for this year's running! Coach Patrick ran Boston in 2003 and shares some insight from being a New Englander and some great stories about t...

This is part two of my our 2-part conversation with RunDoyen Coach Mark Hadley! Last month Coach Mark and I chatted about training the youth runner, well, today we are back to chat about training the masters runner! A masters runner is anyone over the age of 40, and while there are some differences between the training of a youth and masters runner, there are also some major similarities. Coach Ma...

In this month's Instagram Live Replay edition of the Next Level Running Podcast Will Benitez sits down with Coach Emily Venters for an important topic that doesn't often get discussed! Coach Emily is a relatively new coach at RunDoyen and so it was good to hear her story about where she comes from and the role that identity plays within and outside of running.  Connect with Coach Emily h...

We’ve got a special US Olympic Trials episode for you today! The 2024 US Olympic Team Marathon Trials are on Saturday, February 3rd and we’re going to give a quick rundown of the RunDoyen Coaches who will be toeing the line, as well as my thoughts on the field, the course, the weather, and how the race might play out!  Check out the US Olympic Team Marathon Trials website for info on the athletes,...

We are kicking off the New Year on the Next Level Running Podcast with Coach Mark Hadley as we discuss Youth Running! Coach Mark has coached hundreds of Boston Marathon Qualifiers; but also has a unique perspective on training youth runners as his daughter Alana was a youth phenom qualifying for the US Olympic Marathon Trials at the age of 16! We talk about how to keep training fun, organic, and g...

Merry Christmas! We've got a special Christmas IG Live Replay with Coaches Will Benitez and Nico Montanez discussing crushing mental barriers and altitude training! Coach Nico is a new edition to the RunDoyen Coaching Roster; but comes with big accolades after representing Team USA in the World Championships Marathon! Nico holds a personal best time of 2:09 in the marathon and will be running...

Coach Will Benitez is our in-house Nutritionist and is one of the top specialist in his field focused on helping runners! Coach Will has worked with Olympic runners and can help you fine tune your diet of optimized energy, recovery, and general health throughout training. This month, Coach Will is talking about his nutrition tips for recovery and race week in our Instagram Live Replay! Connect wit...

Happy Thanksgiving from the Next Level Running Podcast! 2023 is winding down and so in this episode we look ahead to 2024! I've got 10 tips to help you become a better runner next year! We'll be back on December 13th with our Instagram Live Replay, but this will be our last full form episode until January 2024! It's been a fun year and I'm excited for what 2024 has in store! Ch...

In this month's IG Live Replay Coach Will and Carrie discuss LISTENING TO YOUR BODY IN TRAINING. What an important conversation and a healthy reminder that we should always be listening to what our body is telling us!  Connect with Coach Carrie here: https://www.rundoyen.com/running-coaches/carrie-verdon/ Connect with Coach Will here: https://www.rundoyen.com/coaching-services/nutrition-coach...

Two-time Olympian and 2009 World Championships medalist Lisa Dobriskey joins the Next Level Running Podcast to talk about her life in running! Much like last week's conversation with Ryan Vail, Coach Lisa walks us through her start in sport, and we learn about her Olympic journey. Coach Lisa preaches consistency and patience and after hearing her story, you'll see why! I really enjoyed t...

In this month's episode of the Next Level Running Podcast, I sit down with RunDoyen expert Coach Ryan Vail and talk about the lessons he has learned through his running career. Ryan was an All-American at Oklahoma State where he helped his team win the 2009 NCAA Championships in Cross Country! Later, Ryan would sign a professional contract to run for Brooks Running, where he qualified for mul...

9th Place Finisher and top American at the World Championships Marathon in Budapest Coach Lindsey Flanagan talks about her nutrition and hydration in the build-up to her fantastic marathon performance! You won't want to miss this conversation between RunDoyen Coach Lindsay and our in-house nutritionist Will Benitez as they dig into what fueling changes Lindsay made for this cycle that clearly...

It's been a busy  month for Coach TJ as he is back as a guest on this episode of the Next Level Running Podcast! Coach TJ chats with me about Cross Country in this episode and he knows a thing or two about Cross Country! Coach TJ has nearly 20 years of coaching at the NCAA level and last year, his men at Western Washington University were 14th at the NCAA Division II National Championships in...

Coach TJ Garlatz joins Will Benitez on this month's Instagram Live Chat to discuss all things Threshold Training! Coach TJ has been coaching for nearly 20 years and is currently the Cross Country coach at Western Washington University, where his men's team finished 14th last year at the NCAA Division II Cross Country Championships! Coach TJ talks about what threshold training is, how to...

In this episode we are talking about the periodization and key elements to running a Sub 3-Hour Marathon! We talk through key sessions, long runs, and what a general plan might look like!  You can connect with me here:  https://www.rundoyen.com/running-coaches/jacob-phillips/ Join the Next Level Running Facebook Group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/nextlevelrunning Follow @RunDoyen for IG Live...

Coach Bobby Van Allen joins Will Benitez this month to chat about having FUN while training and let me tell you, Coach Bobby knows a thing or two about having fun in running! He's an 8-time NCAA Coach of the Year at Johns Hopkins University and was inducted into their Hall of Fame in 2020! Last year, his Women's team at Johns Hopkins brought home their 8th NCAA XC Championship in the pas...

Do you want to take your marathon racing to the next level? Well, you are in for a treat with this month's episode of the Next Level Running Podcast! RunDoyen expert coach and Team USA Marathoner Lindsay Flanagan is here to talk about what to do in between your marathon training cycles! Coach Lindsay gives great advice on how to come out of a marathon training cycle and race, and what to do i...

The summer is coming, but you've got goals to hit! In this month's episode of the Next Level Running Podcast Coach Patrick Cunniff talks about being smart, proactive, and reasonable with your summer training! There is a ton of great advice in this month's episode that will help you beat the heat (and humidity) and have a great summer of running! Join the Next Level Running Facebook...

Coach Makena Morley is back this month with Will Benitez for Part 2 of chat about Preparing for your First Marathon! Coach Makena was 10th in Chicago last year, where she qualified for the US Olympic Marathon Trials in 2024! Connect with Coach Makena (today's guest):  https://www.rundoyen.com/running-coaches/makena-morley/ Join the Next Level Running Facebook Group:  https://www.facebook.com/...

Want to have your best run? Did you know that what you do Pre-run and Post-run have a lot to do with you having a great run or race? In this month's episode of the Next Level Running Podcast Coach Dr. Jeff Messer walks through what you should do Pre-run and Post-run. Coach Jeff is one of the most knowledgeable coaches I know and he gives great advice in this month's episode; including ho...

Looking to prepare for your first marathon? Coach Makena Morley talks us through the preparation she put in for her first marathon in Chicago last year where she finished 10th and qualified for the US Olympic Trials Marathon in 2024!  Connect with Coach Makena (today's guest):  https://www.rundoyen.com/running-coaches/makena-morley/ Join the Next Level Running Facebook Group:  https://www.fac...

Coach Addi Zerrenner joins us to discuss the what, the why, the how, and the when of ultramarathons, and specifically trails! We talk through the common traits, what to prepare for, and all other things trail and ultra! This was a fun conversation with Coach Addi and gives great insight on how to prepare for and recover from the longer racing distances. Join the Next Level Running Facebook Group:...

Coach Patrick Cunniff joins our IG Live to discuss how to establish consistency in your training.  Join the Next Level Running Facebook Group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/nextlevelrunning Follow @RunDoyen for IG Live sessions:  https://www.instagram.com/rundoyen/

This month, Coach Dave gives an overview of goal-setting and ways to shape your season and career. How can you set goals that make you the best athlete you can be in 3 months, 6 months,  or 10 years?  Doyen Dashers  ~FREE TRIAL~ Join the Next Level Running Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nextlevelrunning Follow @RunDoyen for IG Live sessions: https://www.instagram.com/rundoyen/

Coach TJ Garlatz joins our IG Live to discussion  the how's and why's of winter training. Doyen Dashers  ~FREE TRIAL~ Join the Next Level Running Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nextlevelrunning Connect with Coach TJ Garlatz (today's guest): https://www.rundoyen.com/running-coaches/tj-garlatz/ Follow @RunDoyen for IG Live sessions: https://www.instagram.com/rundoyen/