Today on AtoZrunning: We interview recent Olympic qualifier Dakotah Lindwurm about three things that carried her from a division 2 walk-on to an Olympian. We also answer a listener question about when runners hit their physical peak. In the world of running, London Marathon was windy, and it definitely showed but not for everyone! Xiamen kicked off the Diamond League, and it was thrilling. And in the headlines, Negative Nick is real, and about 160,000 people hate him. For training, coaching, and other services, visit https://atozrunning.com/coaching ..read more

This week on AtoZrunning: We finish our series on wise decisions by taking a close look at ways to manage energy, emotion, and stress. We also answer a listener question about cool down jogs after hard efforts and races. In the world of running, Boston Marathon was a nail-biter but for two totally different reasons between the men and women. College kids continue to assault the records boards. And from the headlines, Strava is being called into question yet again. For training, coaching, and other services, visit https://atozrunning.com/coaching ..read more

Today on AtoZrunning: We continue examining wise decisions, this week looking at conscious awareness and the dangers of outside influences on our decision-making. We also answer a listener question about running hills in preparation for hilly races. In the world of running, Arcadia is swiftly becoming the high school distance running mecca. The US 10-mile road championships was a record-breaking thriller. And from the headlines, being cold has a much bigger effect on endurance performance, a recent study shows. For training, coaching, and other services, visit https://atozrunning.com/coaching ..read more

Today on AtoZrunning: We begin a series on Loehr and Ohlsson’s Wise Decisions, focusing first on what they call reality-distorting mechanisms, otherwise known as the lies we tell ourselves. We answer a listener question about shoe rotations and how to navigate shoes that feel great vs. shoes that feel flat. In the world of running, the world cross country championships were as full of blood, sweat, and tears as cross country ought to be. We’ve got a recap and analysis to share. Other weekend highlights include a new college athlete’s NIL deal and another high school record. From the recent hea ..read more

This week on AtoZrunning: Adam Homolka of Endurance Rehab joins us again to talk about some of the fascinating differences in treadmill technology and how to make use of it. We answer a listener question about how to objectively measure fatigue and the need for adjusting training. In the world of running, after 38 years, a woman finally finished the Barkley Marathons, and the photo is perfect. Also, we share an interesting article about the relationship between nutrition and soreness. All this and more on AtoZrunning. For training, coaching, and other services, visit https://atozrunning.com/co ..read more

Today on AtoZrunning: Effort is finite. What does this mean for distance runners and what we here call the first key to thriving. We answer a listener question about flat legs during pre-race tapering In the world of running, the TEN featured 8 men under 27 minutes in the same 10,000m race. Has that ever happened before? Fast times weren’ just limited to the track… or the 10,000… or the adults! We’ll share a weekend rundown of the need-to-knows. In other news, RunTok is a thing, and we take a look at a recent article about it For training, coaching, and other services, visit https ..read more

Today on AtoZrunning: We interview Liz Fanco who shares how she helps other runners transform themselves through sport and the race experience. We answer a listener question about the best order of runs or workouts in a week. In the world of running, if you were making predictions a year ago about certain NCAA runners’ futures, chances are you were so wrong it hurt. We’ll share why. High school runners are unhinged, and it’s a little disturbing. And Ingebrigtsen is back in the news saying crazy things. You won’t guess what this time! For training, coaching, and other services, visit https://at ..read more

This week on AtoZrunning: Olympic trials top 10 finisher Nathan Martin joins the show again to relay his amazing experience at the trials as well as recent journey leading him to it.  We answer a listener question about VO2max and heart rate.  In the world of running, USA and British indoor championships were impressive.  Records continue falling.  And another record-breaker is down for the count amidst scandal.  For training, coaching, and other services, visit https://atozrunning.com/coaching ..read more

This week on AtoZrunning: In further reflection on the topic of goals and finding meaning, we share a compelling lesson from author, speaker, and coach John O’Sullivan’s Every Moment Matters. Also, we answer a listener question about the camaraderie or lack of at the Olympic Trials Marathon. In the world of running, indoor track is exploding, and records dropped like lead sinkers at Millrose Games. Not to be outdone, there were great performances in France, as well. And in a tragic turn, the marathon world-record holder has died in an accident.  For training, coaching, and oth ..read more

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