The RunRX Podcast

Do you have to stop running with your friends if you join RunRX? Of course not! But maybe you should. Listen in now to find out what we mean. Timestamps of big takeaways [00:22] Today we’re talking about running groups, and Coach Caroline opens the discussion by talking about running groups she has been a part of [01:19] Coach Valerie explains why in the beginning at least you should not run with...

What is compare-schlager? Is that like the cinnamon schnapps Goldschläger? Take a shot with us in this quick episode! Timestamps of big takeaways [00:21] Last week we talked about agency, and this week we’re talking about comparing ourselves to others [01:16] A big mistake many of us make is comparing ourselves to others because we feel we should be further along in our practice than we are [01:44...

Does running feel heavy? It doesn’t have to! Learn how to unweigh yourself and enjoy your run more! Timestamps of big takeaways [00:21] The reason we started this podcast is we’ve been meeting once a week for years, and our conversations are on topics you guys need to hear, and one thing we’ve talked about a lot is unweighting [01:40] Coach Valerie shares about her time as an aerobics teacher [04:...

Is RunRX to blame for your lack of progress? Find out who’s at fault in this episode! Timestamps of big takeaways [00:22] Today Coach Caroline is talking about taking responsibility for your running practice [00:57] Let’s use the example of using a trainer for your weight loss goals [01:43] Sometimes we blame the trainer for us not meeting our goals [03:04] What we do can affect our progress, and...

If you’re not coming into the membership from a mindset of being coachable, you may not succeed. Learn what we mean in this episode! Timestamps of big takeaways [00:25] We’re at the park again today, and we start the episode by discussing a football training Coach Valerie witnessed during an outdoor workout [02:10] Coach Valerie talks about having difficulty running pain-free, and questions to con...

Listen now if you want to learn how to have a great run, every time! Timestamps of big takeaways [00:22] Your results are based on your mindset - the same is true in your running practice [00:40] Coach Caroline shares the winning formula for having a great run [01:24] Now let’s look at the formula for a not so great run [02:01] Thought leads to feeling, leads to action, leads to results [02:26] Ge...

There should be a standard of movement in running. Listen in to learn why it’s the key to running pain-free. Timestamps of big takeaways [00:21] Coach Caroline explains what prompted this episode [01:35] The problem is there’s never been a standard in running, but we believe there should be [02:29] Because there is no standard, people just mimic what they see, but they often do it wrong. We see it...

If you want to get more out of your running practice you need to stop being mindless. Tune in now to learn more. Timestamps of big takeaways [00:20] There is a reason we repeat things over and over again in the RunRX program [00:54] Coach Caroline discusses mindless running and exercising [01:30] Mindless working out can lead to injury [02:28] You need to be mindful and present in running, and wit...

Sing it with us! We are family! Tune in now to learn about bringing running to your friends and family. Timestamps of big takeaways [00:24] We open with a question we got from one of our members about how to get your family into running [01:56] Coach Valerie shares about a time her dad was visiting, and her background in fitness [06:16] Coach Caroline talks about her husband’s encouragement to fin...

I’d rather be doing drills, said no RunRx student ever...but drills are necessary! You probably need this episode more than you realize! Timestamps of big takeaways [00:20] Let’s talk about all or nothing thinking, and the problems it presents in training [01:01] Coach Caroline wants to challenge your all or nothing thinking [01:32] Think for a moment about before you found RunRX and how your work...

So you were on a break? So what! Learn how to get back in the swing of things faster. Timestamps of big takeaways [00:22] Coaches Caroline and Valerie kick off the show by discussing a great question we received from a RunRX member about motivation when life gets busy [00:44] Coach Caroline shares her own tale of lack of motivation during the pandemic [02:07] Life gets in the way, and working out...

Ready to get back to running after a break? Then, you need this episode! Tune in now to learn how to restart. Timestamps of big takeaways [00:22] Coach Caroline opens with a story about her own workout restarting [02:07] After about three weeks, Coach Caroline shares what it was like to work out again [02:39] The longer we go without working out, we think the harder it is to restart [03:04] Coach...

Have you been trying to figure out how to get more joy and less pain from your running practice? Then, you need this episode! Timestamps of big takeaways [00:22] Coaches Caroline and Valerie open with a reminder that you have to focus your practice to run pain-free [00:48] Just because you’re doing drills, doesn’t mean you’re not working out and “getting your miles in” [01:30] One reason people ha...

If someone threw a punch at you, could you block it? Tune in now to find out what this has to do with running pain-free. Timestamps of big takeaways [00:25] Today, we’re talking about the reflexive response of the hamstring [01:18] What makes running hard is explained here [02:06] We don’t want you running on these… [02:58] Coach Caroline correlates martial arts to learning how to run pain-free [0...

If you don’t nail the movement patterns, you are risking injury. Click play now and learn more. Timestamps of big takeaways [00:25] Again, apologies for the noise, we went outside to record this one, and there was construction going on in the background [01:01] Coach Valerie shares advice she was given when she was doing triathlons [02:36] Just like with running, learning the movement for swimming...

Got pain? This episode may help heal it. It’s a bold statement, but tune in now to learn how! Timestamps of big takeaways [00:25] Coach Caroline shares a little about working with Coach Valerie, and her experience [02:05] Coach Caroline talks about an injury she incurred from being too sedentary for awhile [03:03] Here you will learn the steps Coach Caroline took to heal from the pain [03:48] On a...

What does age have to do with elasticity? If you don’t know the answer, you can’t afford to miss this episode! Timestamps of big takeaways [00:25] Apologies for the noise, we went outside to record this one, and there was construction going on in the background [00:35] Coaches Caroline and Valerie open the episode talking about some people they saw at the park doing drills [01:44] Movement is supp...

Why are lessons repeated over and over? There is a method to the repetition. Tune in, and find out why we’re so repetitive. Timestamps of big takeaways [00:25] Today, Coach Caroline is talking about something she’s certain you will say you have heard before [00:55] When listening to Coach Valerie, you’ll only retain about this much per lesson [01:27] Here you will learn how many times something ha...

If it hurts, stop running! Did this freak you out? If so, you need this episode now more than ever! Timestamps of big takeaways [00:41] Let’s talk about the problem with running plans [02:35] Our members sometimes freak out when they join the membership and we don’t immediately start with running [03:17] Coaches Caroline and Valerie talk about the faulty thinking of running with pain [05:44] The q...

[00:25] Let’s talk about weight loss [01:13] Coach Caroline speaks to running for weight loss [03:28] If your goal is to lose weight, then you should do this [03:58] Coach Caroline talks about people who hate running [05:24] We hope to see you join the membership or at least try the 30-day reboot on YouTube Rate, Review & Subscribe Reminder Don’t forget to like and subscribe to our show. You c...

You need a coach if you want to learn the right way to run pain-free. Period. Listen in to see if you agree with us. Timestamps of big takeaways [00:41] Coach Valerie shares a story that illuminates why you need a coach [02:12] Coach Caroline reiterate the benefits of having a coach [03:10] We dive a little deeper into why everyone needs a coach [04:48] A coach can help you work out more efficient...

What do your feet have to do with knee pain? It’s all connected. Learn what we mean, and heal your pain in this week’s episode! Timestamps of big takeaways [00:21] This week we’re talking about foot strength, and Coach Caroline opens the episode discussing strength training she does with Coach Valerie [01:13] Coach Caroline explains she has had knee treatments for meniscus tears [01:50] She knew t...

It’s not the shoes that make the runner. In fact, the shoes can actually be what hurts the runner. More impact on your body is never the goal if you hope to run pain-free. Coach Valerie and Coach Caroline are busting the myths of running shoes, the mistakes they see made when analyzing elite runners, how to reduce the impact on your run, and more in this episode. And, Coach Valerie even has some i...

This episode is a quick one, but you shouldn’t miss it! We’re turning the idea of “practice makes perfect” upside down! Timestamps of big takeaways [00:25] Does practice make perfect? Find out here [01:10] Coach Caroline shares why Coach Valerie focuses on shorter drills and lessons [02:08] The goal is not to take away your love of running [03:14] You should be present when running [04:01] Here’s...

Coach Valerie addresses a long stride vs. overstride, and the misconceptions about what impacts stride length. Timestamps of big takeaways [00:25] Coach Valerie explains what stride is [02:18] Let’s talk about sprinters and the image it creates in most people’s minds [03:15] Learn what the only thing you can control during a run is here [04:15] Over striding actually means this… [04:53] Coach Vale...