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Jay Ell Alexander - Empowering A Generation of Black Women   After hitting her heaviest weight after graduate school, Jay Ell started running. That was almost 10 years ago. She is now the owner and CEO of Black Girls RUN!, a national running organization focused on supporting and encouraging African American women to embrace a healthy and active lifestyle through running. BGR is currently located...

Does hard running suppress the immune system? What causes decrease in lymphocytes in the blood after hard workout? What to do to boost your immunity? Find out in today's podcast from Coach Hayley.

What causes shin splints while running? How to prevent it from getting worse without stopping running? What are the treatment options available for shin splints? Coach Claire explains in this week's Audio Blog episode.

In this episode, Coach Michael shares insights about training hard at this time and then talks about an athlete of the week who also shared some great advice on how to cope with the current situation. Listen now!

This week it's Coach Ruairi turn! Coach Dylan interviews Ruairi about his childhood running experiences, college life, current goals, planned breaks, passions and hobbies, and many more. Tune in now!

Dr. Meghan Bishop - The Biology of Performance   What is it like running in NYC right now during the pandemic? Why is there a performance gap between male and female athletes? How do running injuries differ between men and women? What are some of the issues facing intersex athletes?    Dr. Meghan Bishop is an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in sports-related injuries of the knee, shoulder, and el...

What is Lactate Clearance? What are the benefits of including these workouts into your training? Find out in today's podcast from Coach Hayley.

Why is running harder when it's hot outside? How long does it take to adapt to the heat? Coach Claire explains and also shares six strategies for running in hot weather. Listen now!

In this week's Team RC Update episode, Coach Michael shares some of the awesome race results that are super inspiring at this time and provides more details about our daily live strength training video sessions. Listen now!

In this week's podcast, Coach Ruairi interviews Coach Dylan about his background, career, coaching style, first experience of running a marathon, goals, racing preferences, and many more. Tune in now to get great insights!

Nicholas Thompson: Faster in Your Forties   Nick is the editor-in-chief of WIRED magazine and former editor of newyorker.com. He’s a contributor to CBS News, CBS This Morning, CBS Sunday Morning, and he’s interviewed just about every major tech company CEO out there. Nick is also a fast marathon runner who in 2019, was ranked as one of the top 30 Masters marathoners in the world after clocking a 2...

Do female runners need fasted runs? Is it safe and effective for women? Coach Hayley explains in this week's ExtraKick podcast episode. Tune in now!

Is stretching before a run good or bad? Why should runners care about increasing flexibility? How to improve your flexibility? Coach Claire clarifies and also discusses various techniques that you can use to improve flexibility. Listen now!

With all the cancellations and delays of future race events, what areas you should focus on now to reach your running and fitness goals? When could racing start up again? Find out in today's podcast from Coach Micheal.

In this week's Up-Tempo talks episode, Coaches Dylan and Ruairi talk about recovery. How long should you rest between your intervals? What type of recovery it should be? How to manipulate the recovery periods to get the most out of your training and achieve the right goal?

Mario Fraioli: Re-Examine Your Relationship With Running   Mario Fraioli is a running coach, writer, and podcaster who has helped athletes accomplish goals including first finish lines, personal bests, Boston Marathon qualifying times, national championship titles, Olympic Trials appearances, international podiums, world championship teams, national records, and the Olympic Games. He is a former s...

How to feel your pace for different types of workouts? What is the best way to ensure you're getting the right physiological benefits from your workout? Coach Hayley explains in this episode.

What is a heel strike? Is it bad to heel strike when running? What part of the foot should touch the ground first? How to find your ideal running cadence and how to prevent overstriding? Find out in today's podcast from Coach Claire.

When can we possibly expect the races to resume? What areas you can focus on right now to enhance your fitness level? Coach Michael explains in this week's Team RC Update.

In this week's episode, Coach Ruairi talks about 10 items that he can't live without as a runner. Listen now!

Kelly Jones: Optimal Nutrition for Performance and Longevity   Is there a perfect diet for runners? What about macros? What are the common mistakes made when switching to a plant-forward diet? Kelly Jones provides her thoughts on these topics as well as body size, glycogen depleted runs, intuitive eating, and more in this episode hosted by Coach Claire Bartholic.    Kelly is a board certified spec...

How to tailor or optimize your training around your menstrual cycle? What female athletes can do to get the best out of their training at any time of the month? Coach Hayley explains in today's episode.

How do easy runs help you race faster? What is aerobic system and why is it so important? What pace should you run on easy days? Find out in today's podcast from Coach Hayley.

In this week's Team RC Update, Coach Michael shares details about some of the wonderful performances achieved by the athletes at last week's RC virtual race. Also, listen to find out what's new on your YouTube live sessions.

In this week's episode, Coach Dylan talks about 10 things he can't live without and how they help with his running. Tune in now!