The RunRX Podcast

Short episode summary Can you learn how to run in a virtual class? Yes! Learn why you should sign up for our virtual clinic! Timestamps of big takeaways We’re Gearing Up for Another Virtual Clinic [00:22] The biggest question we get is, can I really learn to run virtually? And, the basic answer is yes! Absolutely, you can! Virtual Running Clinic: The Benefits and Accommodations [01:25] If you can’...

Short episode summary In this episode, Coaches Valerie and Caroline share some tips for staying healthy and adapting to changing weather conditions for runners. Timestamps of big takeaways Staying Healthy and Motivated During Allergy Season and Heat [00:22] It’s sometimes hard for runners to train without changing their technique when seasons change. Strategies for Running in Hot Weather Condition...

Short episode summary In this episode, coaches Caroline and Valerie discuss the common mental challenge most runners face of tensing up when running. Timestamps of big takeaways Overcoming the Mental Challenges of Running [00:22] Coach Caroline shares a story about a student tensing up her shoulders when she runs, and Coach Valerie offers some advice. Relaxing Shoulders and Unweighting for Running...

Short episode summary Running shouldn’t be about focusing on the finish line. We’re not all elite runners trying to win a race. Tune in to learn where your focus should be. Timestamps of big takeaways The Importance of Gait Analysis and Check In [00:40] Coach Valerie uses the gait analysis while working with runners. A gait analysis is the assessment of the way the body moves usually by running fr...

In this episode, Coaches Valerie and Caroline discuss the relationship between physical therapists and chiropractors to running coaches like them. Timestamps of big takeaways Relationship of Therapists to Runners [00:51] Most runners have been to a physical therapist or chiropractor with a running injury. The Pose Method was the first running method accredited for physical therapy. You shouldn’t e...

Are you making excuses to not run? In this episode, Coaches Valerie and Caroline discuss tips for running regardless of the excuses we make. Timestamps of big takeaways Don’t Let Your Pain Hold You Back [00:31] People joining the membership sometimes have physical complaints such as a weak lower back. One thing that happens is we tense up while doing our movements and that can actually cause us mo...

Short episode summary Are your glutes firing on all cylinders while you train? Let’s talk about it in this episode! Timestamps of big takeaways Squeezing the Gluteus Maximus [01:21] Coach Caroline was told by a coach her glutes weren't firing while running. He recommended that she squeeze her buns. Coach Valerie also had hamstring troubles during her run, which she attributed to her glutes not "fi...

Short episode summary How is one’s heart rate connected to exercise? What does it often tell you about your movement? Tune in and find out! Timestamps of big takeaways Maximum Heart Rate [0:41] The maximum heart rate of a person can be computed by subtracting their age from 220 for men and 226 for women. The idea when this formula was made was to get a baseline of a person’s max heart rate. It was...

Should you prepare for a race with a coach? Yes! In this episode you’ll learn why. Tune in now! Timestamps of big takeaways Coach Valerie Racing [00:26] Coach Valerie loves racing so much that for 20 years of her life, all she did was sign up for races. As an added benefit, since she is a running coach, joining a race helps her get involved with her client. Seeing her clients cross the finish line...

Short episode summary Is there such a thing as a quick fix in running? Tune in and find out what coaches Valerie and Caroline think. Timestamps of big takeaways Should You Avoid Workout Gadgets? [00:27] Coach Valerie thinks that workout toys are fine. Since she’s all about running, she always sees ads for things that will supposedly make you run faster (i.e. running bands and ladders). There are e...

Short episode summary Do your shoes really matter when running? We’ve talked about it before, but it keeps coming up so tune in to find out what coaches Valerie and Caroline have to say on the matter. Timestamps of big takeaways Recapping Our Virtual Clinic [00:44] Everyone who gave us feedback on the virtual clinic was seeing a difference in their run thanks to our practice. From no longer feelin...

Short episode summary Have you ever wondered if you should run like a duck or a pigeon? It’s a question that left Coach Valerie wondering why these two animals were used as an analogy for running. In this episode join Coaches Caroline and Valerie as they discuss running and whether you should run like a duck, a pigeon, or neither of the two. Timestamps of big takeaways The Difference Between a Duc...

Short episode summary With two decades of teaching running techniques, Coach Valerie knows a lot about how to run without pain. Coach Caroline helps navigate the mindset side of things. Tune into learn about the immersion program that will help you become a better runner in body and mind! Timestamps of big takeaways Importance of Focus [00:49] Coach Valerie emphasizes the importance of focus when...

Short episode summary In this episode of The RunRX Podcast, Coaches Caroline and Valerie will discuss the benefits of joining the virtual clinic. They will also answer some frequently asked questions about the online event. Timestamps of big takeaways All Runners Are Welcome [00:48] All types of runners are invited to the virtual clinic. If you enjoy running, you are welcome to join the event and...

In this episode, coaches Valerie and Caroline discuss why you should attend, and what you will get out of it. They also share what makes this particular clinic special and how their coaching style differs from what other running coaches do. Timestamps of big takeaways Learning About Running [00:48] Coach Valerie believes that the best reason to sign up for the online clinic is to start learning mo...

Short episode summary In this episode, coaches Caroline and Valerie talk about becoming a better runner without getting bored or neglecting the basics. Timestamps of big takeaways Going Through Levels [02:13] Coach Valerie's initial step with runners is to help them change their thinking and learn how to move more effectively. Coach Valerie wants runners to understand that they must accept their c...

Short episode summary In this episode of The RunRX Podcast, coaches Caroline and Valerie discuss individuals who have a mindset of self-limitation and as a result, hold themselves back. They will also share how you can overcome this behavior and unlock your potential in running and everything. Timestamps of big takeaways Overcoming Personal Limitation [00:22] If you are stuck and can't unlock your...

There’s a lot of misinformation about training plans for marathons, 5ks, and other races. In this episode, Coaches Caroline and Valerie separate fact from fiction. Timestamps of big takeaways Running Easy or Hard [00:22] There's no such thing as easy running because running is hard. You run for the challenge and for the connection of using your body. [01:41] If you're given a running pace, the fir...

Short episode summary In this episode of the RunRX podcast, Coaches Valerie and Caroline discuss how runners are injured, how they deal with it, and how to decrease the risk of being injured again. Timestamps of big takeaways We Are Our Injury [00:43] Coach Valerie has encountered many clients that have concerns about their bodies, specifically imbalances. Imbalances are precisely why the RunRX me...

Short episode summary What does running pain-free have to do with riding a unicycle? Tune in and find out! Timestamps of big takeaways The Idea of a Unicycle [01:22] When you run, you are simply changing your support, which is your foot. If you're balanced on your support, you're only on one foot when you use your body weight, and you remove yourself from the support when you detect body weight. S...

Short episode summary In this episode, Coaches Valerie and Caroline will discuss the importance of focusing only on one thing rather than doing multiple things simultaneously. Timestamps of big takeaways The One Thing To Think About [01:49] Running requires you to pull your foot up from the ground and be prepared and ready to do so. You should be focused on this one task to do your job in running....

Short episode summary In this episode of The RunRX Podcast, Coach Valerie and Coach Caroline share how you can use inspiration to keep moving and remind yourself to pull your feet up and keep going. Timestamps of big takeaways Coach Valerie’s Running Beginnings [01:39] When Coach Valerie started running marathons, she was curious about how her friends stayed inspired and pushed themselves to keep...

Short episode summary In this episode, Coaches Valerie and Caroline share how to persevere when you become lost in your own mind. Timestamps of big takeaways Looking For the Ground [00:48] If you think about landing, touching the ground, where your foot should be, then you’re looking for the ground. But running is supposed to be about being in the air. Coach Valerie tended to look for the ground w...

Short episode summary In this episode of the RunRX podcast, Coaches Caroline and Valerie talk about the expectation of our bodies and how to hit goals. Timestamps of big takeaways Body Expectation [01:10] When it comes to measuring run times, some people think of themself as being slow runners. When they learn how to run fast using gravity, they might be disappointed if they run slow the next day....

Short episode summary In this episode of the RunRX podcast, Coach Caroline and Valerie answer questions about self-care and the use of a roller to recover from an injury. Timestamps of big takeaways Rolling For Your Injuries [01:03] Getting the roller out and using is a challenge for many people. If you have an injury, you need to be very careful. The goal is to be pain-free, but a roller might no...