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It’s not just the Newton Hills, the whole course has rolling hills! Try not to obsess over pacing too much and focusing more on effort. It is a crowded race so make sure you plan accordingly. We want to make sure to stay properly hydrated and fueling during the race. It can be shoulder to shoulder runners for several miles but don’t let that be an excuse to miss those first few aid stations. The N...

For a free 7 day trial you can fill out the form at www.run4prs.com  Assessing your strengths and weaknesses is key for building self awareness and also knowing what you should work on! When we know where we could use a little work, we can channel our energy to that area of life. This is important for your personal life as well as for your running. You will be able to better reach your potential w...

We are doing a little different format today interviewing a Run4prs coach! Many of our coaches were interviewed back in the beginning episodes of this podcast and we wanted to bring it back! Kat talks about her journey into running from 10+ min pace half marathon to 3:16 debut marathon. We also chatted about navigating a major life change in careers while continuing to train at a high level. Www....

www.run4prs.com free 7 day trial! Podcast #147: ALL ABOUT RUNNING SHOES 👟 ✅ How to Find the Perfect Shoe ✅ How to Begin a Shoe Rotation ✅ Carbon-Plated Shoes: Should You Wear Them? . There are three categories of running shoes:👇 ✅ Neutral: Good for little to no ankle rotation inward (pronation) ✅ Stability: Good for mild to moderate pronation ✅ Motion Control: Bulkier stability shoe for pr...

AEROBIC VS. ANAEROBIC: BY RACE DISTANCE 🏃🏽 Podcast Episode #146🎙 . If you're training for the 1 mile all the way up to the marathon and beyond (which is most of us amateur runners!), you should (in most cases) be training your AEROBIC system more than your ANAEROBIC system 👊 . ✅ AEROBIC SYSTEM: This is the predominant system used for races longer than 3 minutes. This system produces energy via...

BENEFITS OF HILL WORKOUTS 🏔 Podcast episode #145 🎙 . Hill workouts will help build you into the runner you want to be! Everyone wants great form, strength, and confidence, so add some hill workouts to your training routine for big improvements: . ✅ Improves form: It’s difficult to run uphill with bad form! Running hills naturally gets you up on your forefeet, forces you to lean forward, and requi...

MOBILITY, STABILITY & BREATHWORK FOR RUNNERS Podcast Episode #144 🎙 . DID YOU KNOW: Mobility and balance decline naturally as we age. It’s important to incorporate mobility & stability exercises into our routine to counterbalance the natural decline we will inevitably face. We know, we know– it’s not the most FUN topic and it’s hard to add another thing to our training plate. But these exercises d...

6 WAYS TO BECOME A BETTER RACER 🤩 Podcast episode #143 🎙 . Racing is a skill that takes time to develop. Pacing, fueling, mental toughness, etc. There are so many parts to racing that you can continually improve upon . 👉 PACING: Running negative splits & finishing races strong takes a ton of practice. Feeling out the effort and knowing when to hold back and speed up is not an easy skill to acqui...

STRENGTH TRAINING: THE BENEFITS Podcast episode #142 🎙 . ✅ INJURY PREVENTION: Strength training allows your body to handle your training volume and continue training without injury. Strength training strengthens connective tissue and muscles. It also corrects muscle imbalances in the body that can contribute to injury. If you have muscle imbalances, your body begins to compensate and favor the st...

How Different Paces Should Feel Podcast Episode #141 🎙 . 👉 Have you ever wondered how pro runners don’t use GPS watches during races or workouts? 👉 OR have you ever wondered how runners ran pre-GPS watches (pre-2000s)? 👉 The KEY is learning to run off of EFFORT and knowing what different paces should feel like 👉 It can take decades to learn what different paces should feel like so be patient w...

We are doing a different format of podcast today. You may be used to the standard 1 topic podcast where Jason and I chat in depth about 1 topic but today we are asking YOU to bring your questions & we answer them. We talk about a variety of topics. We ask the audience on IG what questions they have and we answer in a podcast forum allowing for a greater discussion of the question than on an IG sto...

WHAT SETS BREAKTHROUGH ATHLETES APART? Podcast Episode #139.🎙This is one you won’t want to miss! 🙌 . Have you ever seen someone run a big PR and think “How did they do that?! How did they get so fast?” Sometimes it can feel like there’s a secret training tool you’re not aware of. We’re here to break it down for you!👇 . ✅ ENVIRONMENT & YOUR TRAINING AGE: Athletes that start running young and are...

REBOUNDING FROM A BAD WORKOUT Podcast Episode #138 🎙 . Have you ever had a bad workout? If you’ve been running for a while, chances are you’ve experienced a bad workout! What’s the best way to get through it and move forward? 👇 . ☑️ JOURNAL & TALK ABOUT IT: Journal about it or talk to your running coach or friend about it. They can help offer perspective and remind you that you aren’t alone and y...

SHOULD YOU DO SPEED WORKOUTS OR THRESHOLD WORKOUTS? 🤔 FREE 7 DAY RUN COACHING TRIAL AT WWW.RUN4PRS.COM . WHAT ARE SPEED WORKOUTS? 👇 ✅  Speed workouts target your anaerobic cardiovascular system and your top end aerobic system. Speed workouts increase your strength, form and efficiency as a runner 👉 EX: 6 x .5 mile @ interval pace, 10 x 45 seconds @ 1 mile/5k effort . WHAT ARE THRESHOLD WORKOUT...

www.run4prs.com for a free 7 day trial. We are doing a different format of podcast today. You may be used to the standard 1 topic podcast where Jason and I chat in depth about 1 topic but today we are asking YOU to bring your questions & we answer them. We talk about a variety of topics. We ask the audience on IG what questions they have and we answer in a podcast forum allowing for a greater disc...

DO YOU RUN THE CORRECT PACES? Podcast Episode #135 🎙 • Www. Run4prs.com free 7 day trial • There are several different online VDOT calculators available to figure out your paces for workouts and easy runs.👇 A popular one is the Run Smart Calculator by the renowned exercise physiologist and run coach Jack Daniels👇 • 👉Plug in a recent race result/time trial from the past few months and you’ll get...

www.run4prs.com for a free 7 day coaching trial. STAYING CONSISTENT AFTER TIME OFF 💪Podcast Episode #134 🎙 . Did you run a fall race? Have you been running less these last few weeks? If you’ve got a spring race coming up, it’s time to gear up! But how do you do it safely and how do you stay consistent with training after time off? 🤔 . ✅ PROGRESS SAFELY: Ease back in. You might have the urge to...

RUNNER'S OFF SEASON: HOW MUCH TIME SHOULD YOU TAKE OFF AFTER YOUR RACE? 🤔 Podcast Episode #133 🎙 . THE MARATHON:👇 ✅ 1-2 weeks completely off ✅ No long runs over 90 min for 30+ days ✅ No workouts for 3+ weeks . THE HALF MARATHON:👇 ✅ 3-10 days completely off ✅ No long runs over 90 min for 2-3 weeks ✅ No workouts for 2+ weeks . THE 5k-10k:👇 ✅ 1-5 days completely off ✅ No workouts for a fe...

Ask the coaches podcast We are doing a different format of podcast today. You may be used to the standard 1 topic podcast where Jason and I chat in depth about 1 topic but today we are asking YOU to bring your questions & we answer them. We talk about a variety of topics. We ask the audience on IG what questions they have and we answer in a podcast forum allowing for a greater discussion of the qu...

TREADMILL VS. OUTDOOR RUNNING: ARE THEY THE SAME? 🤔 Podcast Episode #131 🎙FREE 7 day coaching trial www. Run4prs.com . A frequent question we get asked is: What are the PROS and CONS of running on the treadmill and running outside?! Are they the same? . CONS OF THE TREADMILL👎 ⭐️ Treadmills do not allow your body to use as many muscles (when outside you do not need to pivot to change directions;...

STRIDES: YOUR SECRET TO SPEED! Podcast Episode #130 🎙 . Do you do strides? Strides may be a new concept to you, but they can help you reach your potential as a runner! Not sure how, when or why to do them? We’ve got you covered 👇 . THE BENEFITS: ✅ Have you ever heard of cadence? This is the amount of steps you take while running per min. Most people need to increase their cadence to be running a...

FREE 7 DAY COACHING TRIAL: www.run4prs.com We are doing a different format of podcast today. You may be used to the standard 1 topic podcast where Jason and I chat in depth about 1 topic but today we are asking YOU to bring your questions & we answer them. We talk about a variety of topics. We ask the audience on IG what questions they have and we answer in a podcast forum allowing for a greater d...

COLD WEATHER RUNNING SECRETS REVEALED 🔓 . We’ve got you covered!👇 . WHAT TO WEAR (in general, use your best judgment with windchill and other factors): ✅ 50 DEGREES: Shorts & t-shirt ✅ 40 DEGREES: Long sleeved top, shorts/pants, gloves ✅ 30 DEGREES: Gloves, tights, long sleeves (two layers-- one tighter close to skin, one looser on top), headband/hat ✅ 20 DEGREES: Gloves, chopper mittens pos...

HOW DOES EASY RUNNING MAKE YOU FASTER? 🤔 Podcast Episode #127 🎙 . There are many running philosophies out there. 99% of them agree that easy running is the foundation of a training plan for any distance runner . “Easy running” can create some grey area for runners. What is easy? 🤷‍♂️ Runners can have a distorted view on what “easy” means. Distance runners are taught to “push through the pain”. W...

YOUR MARATHON IS OVER. NOW WHAT? 🤔 🏃‍♀️ Find your next gear with Unleash Speed 🏃‍♀️FREE program beginning Nov 1 🏃‍♀️Learn more about the program on podcast episode #126 . 👉 Maybe you neglect speedwork as a long distance runner 👉Maybe you struggle staying motivated after your fall races are over 👉Maybe you consistently take the months of Nov-Jan off because you don’t know what else to do or...