The Knighton Runs Podcast

Striking the balance between hard work and recovery is essential to improving as a runner. Most athletes struggle to find the right ratio between stress and rest, which often leads them down a path of wasted energy, into plateaus, and towards injury. In this episode, Coach Chris Knighton explains the balance you need to find to become a stronger and faster marathoner. This is the first episode in...

Strength training for marathoners is a topic in which my views have changed tremendously over the years. In this episode, I talk about why strength training may be more important than you think and outline an easy framework for how to incorporate it into your training program. Get my free strength training guide by signing up for my newsletter - knightonruns.com/newsletter Coach Chris Knighton | M...

Time and time again, I hear people repeat these same tired misconceptions about marathon training. What most people think about the long run, mileage, and speed is wrong. Here's my take on how to train THE RIGHT WAY for the marathon. Coach Chris Knighton | Marathon Coach Subscribe to my newsletter and never miss an update - knightonruns.com/newsletter Download my proven training plans that combine...

You trained hard for months in preparation to run your Fall Marathon. What should you do after it's over? And when should you start training for your next big race? Coach Chris Knighton | Marathon Coach Get free weekly running resources - knightonruns.com/newsletter Support this podcast and get exclusive content - patreon.com/knightonruns Interested in being coached by me? - knightonruns.com/coach...

Last weekend I ran the best marathon of my life at the Manchester City Marathon in Manchester, New Hampshire. Onward to Boston! Coach Chris Knighton | Marathon Coach Get free weekly running resources - knightonruns.com/newsletter Support this podcast and get exclusive content - patreon.com/knightonruns Interested in being coached by me? - knightonruns.com/coaching

Have you been running for years but not seeing improvements in your finish times? For many all it requires is taking the mental leap from "casual runner" to "being an athlete," to make massive improvements. This Fall I teamed up with two athletes who went on to run their 16th and 18th marathons, yet managed to PR but 10 minutes and 20 minutes each. Even if you've been running for years, it's amazi...

Moments after posting my last episode called, "Visualizing The Cape Cod Marathon," I learned the race was CANCELLED! Oh no, where do we go from here? Coach Chris Knighton | Marathon Coach Get free weekly running resources - knightonruns.com/newsletter Support this podcast and get exclusive content - patreon.com/knightonruns Interested in being coached by me? - knightonruns.com/coaching

Join me as I visualize 2021 The Cape Cod Marathon in my mind three days before the big day. Coach Chris Knighton | Marathon Coach Get free weekly running resources - knightonruns.com/newsletter Support this podcast and get exclusive content - patreon.com/knightonruns Interested in being coached by me? - knightonruns.com/coaching

This upcoming Sunday October 31, 2021, I will re-qualify for the Boston Marathon. This is my mindset going into the Cape Cod Marathon. Coach Chris Knighton | Marathon Coach Get free weekly running resources - knightonruns.com/newsletter Support this podcast and get exclusive content - patreon.com/knightonruns Interested in being coached by me? - knightonruns.com/coaching

If you want to get better at running or ANYTHING, you need to consistently work on it! One skipped run easily turns into two, then into three, and then you completely forget about running all together. If you miss a run, make it up. If you need help staying on track, ask for it. Consistency is ESSENTIAL to improvement. Without it, nothing will change. Coach Chris Knighton | Marathon Coach Get free...

No matter where you are at with your running, improving your form is a continuous practice. When you run with better form, you run faster. And when you run faster, you run with better form. The two go hand and hand. Here are four techniques to incorporate into your weekly training to improve both your form and speed. Coach Chris Knighton | Marathon Coach Get free weekly running resources - knighto...

I do this podcast because I want to share meaningful stories with you and get better at telling them. So much of what you see in content these days is so heavily edited and polished it's no longer authentic. This is the real me. Coach Chris Knighton | Marathon Coach Get free weekly running resources - knightonruns.com/newsletter Support this podcast and get exclusive content - patreon.com/knighton...

In marathoning, there are no guarantees. Yesterday at the 2021 Boston Marathon, CJ Albertson bravely led the Boston Marathon for 21 miles before ultimately fading back to a 10th place finish. Coach Chris Knighton | Marathon Coach Get free weekly running resources - knightonruns.com/newsletter Support this podcast and get exclusive content - patreon.com/knightonruns Interested in being coached by m...

How will you race your next marathon? You can either race hard or race with patience. In this episode of The Knighton Runs Podcast, I share options for pacing your next race. Coach Chris Knighton | Marathon Coach   Get free weekly running resources - knightonruns.com/newsletter Support this podcast and get exclusive content - patreon.com/knightonruns Interested in being coached by me? - knigh...

Every one has highs and lows, but ultimately you get what you deserve. When you take a zoomed-out view of who you are luck has very little to do with your situation. You become what you strive to be. Coach Chris Knighton | Marathon Coach Get free weekly running resources - knightonruns.com/newsletter Support this podcast and get exclusive content - patreon.com/knightonruns Interested in being coac...

To run your best marathon, you need to show up to the starting line believing 100% in yourself. In this episode, I share actionable steps you can take to develop your sense of certainty in the lead up to race day. Coach Chris Knighton | Marathon Coach  Get free weekly running resources - knightonruns.com/newsletter   Support this podcast and get exclusive content - patreon.com/knightonru...

As I record today's episode, the Chicago and Boston Marathons are just two weeks away. Here I riff on the marathon taper and three reasons why it can help you run the best race of your life. Coach Chris Knighton | Marathon Coach Get free weekly running resources - knightonruns.com/newsletter Support this podcast and get exclusive content - patreon.com/knightonruns Interested in being coached by me...

One of the biggest joys I get from coaching others is helping them transition from being just a runner to becoming an athlete. I did not pick up running or any sports until well into my adult life. Going through this transition myself inspired me to help others accomplish it too. In this episode, I share a bit more about my own story and touch on the benefits of thinking, training, and living like...

When runners focus purely on their finishing times, they close themselves off to the awesome experiences that can be found in competition, challenging courses, and going outside their comfort zone. In this podcast, I share why you might not want to be so concerned with your finish times and instead just let improvement come as you train from season to season. You can enjoy all the running world ha...

I was recently inspired by the practice Vincent Pugliese calls "The Hour of Giving," to make generosity a clear focus of my life. Passionate runners are great at chasing their own personal goals, but sometimes this comes at a cost of being too selfish for our own good. Being generous to others not only feels amazing, but when you help others succeed, so do you. Here are five ways you can be more g...

I was nearly in tears last night after my high-school team's cross country meet. In this episode, I share a story about dedication, perseverance, and the power of teamwork.  Coach Chris Knighton | Marathon Coach Follow me on Instagram - @knightonruns Get Free Weekly Running Resources - knightonruns.com/newsletter Join my Marathon Training Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/runfasterm...

Warming up before your race is essential to performing your best. The timing of the warm-up is critical but unfortunately many athletes get it wrong. In this episode, I share how to make your warm-up routine actually worthwhile. Coach Chris Knighton | Marathon Coach Follow me on Instagram - @knightonruns Get Free Weekly Running Resources - knightonruns.com/newsletter Join my Marathon Training Comm...

In this episode, I talk about why you should sign up for two "tune-up" races before your next marathon. I discuss the many benefits of running tune-up races, how to schedule them, and share two different strategies for how to approach them. Coach Chris Knighton | Marathon Coach Follow me on Instagram - @knightonruns Get Free Weekly Running Resources - knightonruns.com/newsletter Join my Marathon T...

In this episode, I share my top five strategies that all runners should be implementing if their goal is to get faster. Along the way, I expose some common strategies that simply DON'T work. Coach Chris Knighton | Marathon Coach Follow me on Instagram - @knightonruns Get Free Weekly Running Resources - knightonruns.com/newsletter Join my Marathon Training Community - https://www.facebook.com/group...

Your job as an athlete is to take the steps necessary to unlock your talent and then step out of the way to give it the opportunity to shine. You never know when the talent inside of you is going to truly take flight, but if you are progressing from season to season then you are on the right path. Coach Chris Knighton | Marathon Coach Follow me on Instagram - @knightonruns Get Free Weekly Running...