The RunRX Podcast

A lot of the people who come to our program get nervous when they see the first three weeks of the RunRX plan don’t include long runs. We address these concerns, talk about the importance of rest, and share why we do what we do in our running programs to set you up for success. Timestamps of big takeaways [00:28] How long does it take to get your cardiovascular system in shape? Find out here [1:11...

Why do you run? Why are you consuming the RunRX content? Coach Caroline explores this further in this week’s Tough Love Tuesday. Timestamps of big takeaways [00:24] In this episode we’re talking about WHY - why are you checking out RunRX? [1:00] This is what you should ask yourself every time you look at content we post [1:24] Coach Caroline gives a truth smackdown about what you must do to get so...

Your feet are your foundation. You have to take care of your feet in order to be a better runner. But, what do you do if you have a foot injury? Does this mean you can’t begin training in the RunRX methods? Find out in this episode. Timestamps of big takeaways [00:39] Let’s talk bunions [1:20] Coach Caroline shares a story about foot pain, and what she did about it [2:20] Coach Valerie shares a st...

We offer a lot of free content to help people get excited about running. This new weekly segment is here to help even more of our audience learn how to do it pain-free. Timestamps of big takeaways [00:24] Welcome to Tough Love Tuesdays! [00:36] Why we’re adding a new weekly segment to our regularly scheduled episodes [1:15] Coach Caroline explains what it means to trust the process [2:01] Coach Ca...

Do you want running correctly to become second nature? It starts with perception. In this candid episode, Coaches Caroline and Valerie discuss something interesting they have noticed in the initial weeks of training with their runners in the RunRX program. What they share could change your running for the better. Timestamps of big takeaways [00:25] Coach Caroline shares a story about why perceptio...

Why does a runner need core exercises? What is it about elasticity, mobility, and strength that makes the difference between running pain-free, and getting injured? Coaches Valerie and Caroline talk about this and more in today’s episode. Timestamps of big takeaways [01:02] Coach Valerie discusses why core strength is important to the RunRX method [1:45] Coach Caroline shares the importance of not...

Did you know your stride length and cadence can help you travel further, faster? Coaches Caroline and Valerie talk about both and how running the right way helps you not only to run pain-free but to enable your body to do what it was born to do. Timestamps of big takeaways [00:51] Coach Valerie answers the question about where to go after you get to a cadence of 180 [1:55] Coach Caroline shares he...

In this episode, we talk about running in the snow, but we also discuss running on different terrains like sand and soft mud. Then, we dive into cold therapy and heat therapy and how it impacts your body for recovery. Timestamps of big takeaways [00:25] Coaches Caroline and Valerie share their story about snowmageddon and the record freezing cold temps that hit Texas in February [1:38] How is it d...

What does running without muscles mean, and should you be doing strength training exercises to be better at running? We’re answering these questions and more in this strength-filled episode. Timestamps of big takeaways [00:54] Coach Valerie discussed the strength exercises that she recommends [1:45] Coach Caroline talks about the word rebound and why she loves it [2:09] Coach Valerie answers wheth...

Short episode summary A common complaint we hear from students when they first get started in our membership program is that they don’t feel like they are actually running. In this candid episode, Coach Valerie expresses what you should be feeling when you’re running, what running actually is vs the emotion behind it, and how long it takes to feel like you’re running correctly. Timestamps of big t...

Short episode summary Can you run with an injury? In this episode, Coach Valerie talks about her sprained ankle injury, what you should do if you have an injury, and whether or not it’s okay to run while injured. Timestamps of big takeaways [00:54] Coach Valerie shares some background on her sprained ankle [1:45] What does rolling a hip have to do with a sprained ankle? Find out here [2:40] Coach...

Short episode summary There is a right way and a wrong way to breathe while running. And, there is a difference between cadence and speed. Coaches Valerie and Caroline break it all down and explain why you need to give your body time to adapt and get in the right mindset for running in this episode. Timestamps of big takeaways [00:55] Coach Valerie answers the question “What if I can’t maintain th...

Short episode summary 5Ks, and 10Ks, and marathons, oh my! Coaches Caroline and Valerie do a deep dive into training for marathons, the truth about heart rate increases, building the body up to being able to handle long-distance running and so much more. If you have been thinking about training for a marathon or a long-distance run - this is the episode for you. Timestamps of big takeaways [00:42]...

Short episode summary Is your running coach teaching you the wrong way to run? It’s very possible, and one way to tell is if they are using high knees and butt kicks in their drills. You’ve got to change your mindset about running, and use gravity in your favor instead of focusing on pushing and landing because that is when you get injured. Timestamps of big takeaways [00:52] Coach Valerie answers...

Short episode summary Coach Valerie and Coach Caroline continue the discussion on what shoes to wear when you run. Spoiler alert - the answer is different for everyone. In this quick episode, they discuss plated shoes, orthotics, and more. Give it a listen if you're still debating about the best shoe for you. Timestamps of big takeaways [00:41] Coach Valerie explains what plated shoes are and the...

Spoiler alert! You can not catch up on running exercises. So what can you do if you miss a workout training? The truth is, you just keep going when you do come back to running. That is why your foundation of training is so critical to running pain-free. Timestamps of big takeaways [1:05] Coach Valerie addresses that you can’t catch up on running exercises [1:51] Coach Caroline compares “catching u...

Short episode summary Coaches Valerie and Caroline discuss the new membership program and the importance of shifting your thoughts on running. Running is not a seasonal sport, and you must practice running correctly to change your mindset about what running is and how you approach your running training. Consider this episode a sneak preview of our new program that is launching. Timestamps of big t...

Short episode summary 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 V...

Why should you video your run? For starters, until Coach Valerie can see how you run, she can’t help you improve your technique. This isn’t about judgment, it’s about changing your movements so that you can run pain-free. The RunRX membership is three months long so that you can really hone in on the proper movements and the mindset work while getting enough repetition that you can build a habit o...

Short episode summary In this episode, Coach Valerie and Coach Caroline discuss what the RunRX Podcast is, what people can expect from the future episodes, and share a little bit about their background. You don’t have to be in pain as a runner. Caroline met Valerie when she was having knee surgery, and after one session with her she wanted Valerie to coach her because the difference she felt was l...

In this episode Coach Valerie tells the story of how the RunRX brand came to be. She shares her story about how when she began running, there were a lot of running injuries. Valerie also discusses that people weren’t exactly receptive to her running ideas outside of her initial clientele. When Coach Valerie began, there were no online classes, let alone running certifications she could easily acce...