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The Planted Runner — 223 episodes

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PRTL: Return to Running after YEARS off

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The Taper Myths That Could Cost You Your Best Marathon

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The Fascinating Reason Runners Slow Down After 40

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Now is Actually the Hardest Part in a Fall Marathon Build

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How to Become Pain Free With Neuroscience Not Drugs

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PRTL: Post Marathon Speed Plan to BQ in 2 Years

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How To Actually Chase Big Goals as a Mother Runner

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The Real Challenge Isn't the Heat, It's This

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Fall Marathon Training is Here. Avoid This Common Mistake Now (encore run)

10

Are Free AI Running Coaching Plans Actually Good or Evil? Matt Chittim

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How to Actually Enjoy Vacation Without Derailing Your Training

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Cape Town is Now a Marathon Major. Learn More About the Race

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Afraid of the Track? How to Finally Master the Oval

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PRTL: Athletic Running Plan

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Marathon Era Over? Here's The Big Thing No One Tells You

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This is Why Silly-Looking Skips Are Really Powerful for Runners

17

BONUS: 5-Minute Guided Warm Up for Long Runs

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The Real Reason You Hate Rest Days Will Surprise You

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BONUS: 5 Minute Guided Warm Up for Your Easy Run

20

This is the Ultimate Summer Running Survival Guide (encore run)

21

Starving After Runs? How to Actually Eat Like a Runner

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How To Prep For Sydney and Chicago in Steamy Singapore

23

Revealing The Marathon Myths That Never Actually Happened

24

The Sure-Fire Way to Choose the Best Running Shoes

25

PRTL: How To Get Back to Running Even After Taking Time Off

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Cognitive Conditioning: The Simple Yet Powerful Way to Change Your Mind

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Does Massage Really Help Sore Muscles Get Better Faster?

28

The Brutal Truth: You'll Never Master The Marathon (encore run)

29

Iron: The Critical Levels All Runners Must Know

30

Runners, This is How To Time Your Strength Work for Best Results

31

Are Your "Easy" Runs Sabatoging Your Results?

32

Marathon Face: How Running Can Make You Look Older

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PRTL: Point-to-Point Half Marathon Training Plan

34

How to Make the Treadmill Your Secret Weapon This Winter

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The New Science of Endurance Fueling to Smash Your Marathon

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Fix These Training Mistakes and Never Cramp Again

37

The Most Relaxing Way To Become A Better Athlete

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Mastering Your Mind When You Just Want to Quit (encore run)

39

What High School Kids Are Doing That Can Make You a Better Runner (encore run)

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Find Your Flow State: Pre-Race Warm Up (free version)

41

You Don't Need To Stretch More To Be A Better Runner. Do This

42

10 Imagination Games to Make Hard Running Feel Like Play

43

Here's How to Get Unstuck In Your Running (Encore Run)

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How to Plan the Perfect 2026 Running Schedule

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PRTL: 50 Marathons in 50 States

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How to Have a Delicious and Stress-Free Plant-Based Thanksgiving (Encore Run)

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The Surprising Way to Avoid Another Running Injury: Kate Mihevc Edwards

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The New Way Marathon Excellence is Possible For Everyone

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Don't Run In The Cold Without These Practical Tips

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Train Your Stomach To Be As Strong As Your Legs

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PRTL: Can Daniel BQ at CIM?

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The Reason You're Not Getting Better at Running? Your Ego

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A Runner's Weakest Link Is The Knee, Or Is It? (encore run)

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Here's How to Make the Most Out Of Your Tune Up Race

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The Definitive Guide to Running through Pregnancy and Post Partum

56

Three Years of The Planted Runner Podcast

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PRTL: Can a 63-year-old PR in NYC?

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This Is Proof That You Don't Need Marathon Long Runs: Jocelyn Benson

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From 20 Years of Heavy Smoking to Breaking 4 Hours in the Marathon in Her 60s

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This is the Most Important Concept in Running to Master

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Literally the Best Way to Run (When You Can't Run)

62

PRTL: Philly Marathon Training Plan

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Fall Marathon Training is Here. Avoid This Common Mistake Now

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Balance: The Most Underrated Skill You Need For Better Running

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How to Master Decades of Running and Still Feel Young

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This Is How Quickly Your Fitness Declines With Time Off

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PRTL: What's the Plan BEFORE the Marathon Plan?

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This is the Ultimate Summer Running Survival Guide

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How to Maximize Your Marathon Fitness in Between Marathons

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15 Proven Ways to Train Your Brain to Go Running

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Prevent Slowing Down and Losing Muscle on a Plant-Based Diet

72

PRTL: 20 Minute 5k Training Plan

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The Brutal Truth: You'll Never Master The Marathon (Matt Fitzgerald)

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Marathon Done? Here’s Exactly How To Recover Right

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15 Simple Mind Games That Will Make Tough Running Easy

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This Is the Fascinating Science Powering Your Runs

77

How to Stop a Painful Side Stitch from Sidelining You On the Run

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PRTL: Grandma’s Marathon Training Plan

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Just Right or Delulu? How to Know if Your Goal is Reasonable

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Three Month Marathon Series, Month 1

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Why Heart Rate Training Is Terrible and How to Do It Right (Encore Run)

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Mastering Your Mind When You Just Want to Quit

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"I Just Want to be a Stronger Runner!" PR Training Lab

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The Ultimate Shin Splints Survival Guide to Get You Back Running

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Three Months to Marathon Series: Month Two

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The Surprisingly Simple Way to Turn Running Goals Into Reality: Lauren Fleshman

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"I'd Like to PR in the Boston Marathon" PR Training Lab

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Are You Fueling Your Runs Right? The Fundamentals You Need To Know

89

Three Months to Marathon Series: Month Three

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The Most Effective Ways to Build a Bomber Body: Ryan McMullen (Encore Run)

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A Better Way to Make Sure Your Running Resolutions Stick All Year Long (Encore Run)

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A Devastating Diagnosis Turns Into the Run of a Lifetime

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Run Better in Less Time: How to Maximize Your Miles and Still Have a Life

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Your Goal Isn't Good Enough. Here's How To Actually Get There

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How to Have a Delicious and Stress-Free Plant-Based Thanksgiving

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How To Turn The Dreaded DNF Into A Running Triumph

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What High School Kids Are Doing That Can Make You a Better Runner

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Feeling the Flow: How to Reach Running Flow State

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Tricks of the Track: How to Elevate Your Endurance on the Oval

100

It's Not Your Age, It's Your Training That's Slowing You Down (Encore Run)

101

Train Your Brain Like an Elite Distance Runner with These Tips (encore run)

102

Power Through Perimenopause and Thrive as an Athlete During Your Big Change (encore run)

103

The Ultimate Race Day Guided Visualization for Runners (encore run)

104

RESULTS: Did Adrian Reach His Ambitious Goal in the Sydney Marathon?

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Run or Rest? Here's What You Need to Know When You're Feeling Sick

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The Myth of the 180 Cadence and How to Quicken Yours

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These Simple Running Nutrition Rules Make Fueling Easier Than You Think

108

Less Than 40% of Marathoners Taper Optimally. Here's How to Do it Right

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The Absolutely Proven Way to Improve Your Running? Sleep

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Got Runner's Gut? Here's How To Finally Fix It

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“I Want to Race What I’m Capable Of and Qualify for Boston"

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Your Watch is Lying: How to Run By Feel Instead

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PRTL: Can Melanie Run/Walk Her First Marathon in Time?

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Over 40? Stop Running More And Do This Instead

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"I've Lost 50 Pounds and My Goal is a 2:15 Half Marathon" PR Training Lab

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Why Chasing 'Race Weight' Could Be Slowing You Down

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"I'm 67. Can I Run 3:15 in the Sydney Marathon?" PR Training Lab

118

Lifting Lies: The Real Truth about Strength Training for Runners

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ENCORE RUN: The Best Way to Train Your Pelvic Muscles for Worry-Free Running

120

ENCORE RUN: Why Des Linden Is Still Proving Everyone Wrong in Her 40s

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All You Need is Three Minutes to Become a More Powerful Runner with Plyos

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PRTL: "I Just Can’t Break the 4-Hour Marathon Plateau"

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The 3 Ways to Tweak Your Training For Better Results

124

PRTL: "I Get So Nervous! Can I PR My Hot August 5k Race?"

125

The Best Treadmill Tips You Need To Train Like A Pop Star

126

PRTL: "Can I Redeem My Disappointing Boston in Chicago?"

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The Simple, Proven Way to Supercharge Your Running: Start Walking More

128

PRTL: "Can I Run a 1:30 Half Marathon?"

129

Does a Plant-Based Diet Give You A Performance Edge? Maybe

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PRTL: Custom Training Plan For a 56-year-old Runner Half Marathon

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Are Your Ankles the True Cause of Your Knee Pain?

132

BONUS: PR Training Lab: Custom Training Plan For a 40-year-old Runner, First-Time Marathon

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ENCORE RUN: How to Beat the Heat on Your Hot and Humid Runs

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Why Heart Rate Training Is Terrible (and How to Do It Right)

135

Run or Relax? The Best Ways to Keep Up Your Fitness (and Still Have Fun) on Vacation

136

Simple, Hearty, and Delicious: How to Build a Plant-Based Diet that Works for Busy Athletes

137

Why The 3 Weeks After Your Big Race Are Critical To Your Next Goal

138

Doctors Said He Was Too Fat To Run. He Proved Them Wrong

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Tackle The Trails With Confidence (Even if You're a Road Runner at Heart)

140

After Running a Sub-3 Hour Marathon, I Quit Racing. Here’s Why

141

Top 10 Boston Marathon Training Mistakes and What to Do Instead (Encore Run)

142

The Labels are Lying to You: Why You're Not Eating (or Burning) What You Think You Are

143

The Half Is a Far Better Race Than the Full, Even if You Love Marathons

144

Despite the Benefits, A Pace Group Isn't Always an Advantage. Here's Why.

145

Six Pack Abs Are Sexy, But Here's What You Actually Need for a Strong Core for Running

146

From 20 Years of Heavy Smoking to Breaking 4 Hours in the Marathon in Her 60s: Amiee Cords

147

Trailer: Start Here!

148

All Plants Have Protein: Here's How You Can Prevent Slowing Down and Losing Muscle on a Plant-Based Diet

149

Rest is Actually the Worst Thing You Can Do for Most Running Pain and Injuries. Here's What You Should Do Instead

150

Beyond Beginner: This is What Will Take Your Running to the Next Level

151

Running Marathon Pace In January Can Sink Your Spring Race. Here's Why.

152

Could Dry January Make You A Better Runner? It’s Complicated

153

Train Your Brain Like an Elite Distance Runner with These Tips

154

A Better Way to Make Sure Your Running Resolutions Stick All Year Long

155

The Recovery Essentials if You Hate Rest Days (at Any Age)

156

How I Went From Not Running to a 2:58 Marathon at Age 42 (In 10 Steps)

157

Does Racing In the Weeks Before Your Goal Race Really Make Sense?

158

It’s Not Your Age That’s Slowing You Down. It’s This.

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Stop Feeling Guilty About Running! How to Fit It In Your Busy Life

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How Your Running Quietly Soothes Your Soul In These Troubled Times

161

HRV: What the Gaps Between Your Heartbeats Say About Your Fitness

162

Everything You Need to Motivate Yourself for Dark and Cold Running

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The Exact Marathon Pacing Strategy You Should Use for Your Next Race

164

Your Mind is Holding Your Running Back. Here's How to Get Unstuck

165

A Runner's Weakest Link Is The Knee, Or Is It?

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Amaze Your Mouth and Fuel Your Running with Easy Plant-Based Meals

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Impossible Goal Marathon Pace? Here's How to Quiet Your Doubts

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ENCORE RUN: How To Get Out of Your Head and Push Your Real Limits: Matt Fitzgerald

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Power Through Perimenopause and Thrive as an Athlete During Your Big Change

170

Tempted to Skip the Cool Down? Here's What You're Missing

171

The Ultimate Race Day Guided Visualization for Runners

172

Overthinking Your Strength Training: How to Get the Best Results in Less Time

173

Spilling the Tea on the Drama of the Last Year

174

The Downsides of Downhill Races and How to Conquer Them

175

Why Unilateral Training Might Be The Secret to Running Faster

176

Are You Resting Wrong? Exactly What to Do Between Speed Intervals

177

Marathon or Mid-Life Crisis? How Running Can Enhance Your Busy Life

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Why You Might Gain Weight While Marathon Training

179

Bone Tired? How Much Fatigue is Good for You

180

The Real, Unbiased Science of the Female Athlete: Christine Yu

181

The Science of Soreness: You Don't Need to Get Sore to Build Strength

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Fix Your Bad Running Form Habits in a Single Day: Dex Moore

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How To Master the 5K: The Most Brutal Race of All

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ENCORE RUN: Why Women's Running is Still Not Equal: Lauren Fleshman

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How to Beat the Heat on Your Hot and Humid Runs

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The 3 Most Effective Ways to Train In Between Marathon Training Cycles

187

How to Master Decades of Running and Still Feel Young: Cynthia Miller

188

Debunking Running Myths with Trail and Strength Coach Tera Pruett

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The 5 Easy Ways Running Strides Can Transform Your Speed Today

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How Coaching and Community Can Catapult Your Running Progress: Nicole Dalal

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Marathon Recovery Mistakes: The Critical Weeks After Your Goal Race

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How to Perfect Your Race Week Nutrition for Your Best Finish Yet

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Why Des Linden Is Still Proving Everyone Wrong at Age 39

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Running Too Much? How to Tell What's Healthy: Cynthia Donovan

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Common Myths About Threshold Runs and How to Do Them Right

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Before You Get Injured Learn How to Rebound with Carrie Jackson and Cindy Kuzma

197

Should You Trust a Pace Group During Your Next Race?

198

Your Guide to the Best Running Vacations In the Country 2023: Sarah Bowen Shea

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How to Unlock Your Speed and Finally Master Your Interval Training

200

Don't Buy Your Next Pair of Running Shoes Without This: Kofuzi (Mike Ko)

201

The Simple Formula for Nailing Your Nutrition as a Plant-Based Runner

202

The Most Effective Ways to Build a Bomber Body: Ryan McMullen

203

Can Pilates for Runners Actually Help You Run Better? Liz Patient

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Top 10 Boston Marathon Training Mistakes (And What to Do Instead)

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Why Women's Running is Still Not Equal: Lauren Fleshman

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How To Raise A Champion Athlete: Nancy and Liz Jorgensen

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The Best Way to Get A Stronger Body for Faster Running

208

Are We Actually Born to Run? Christopher McDougall & Eric Orton

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How Healthy Eating Nearly Killed Running Star Emily Cole

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How to Make 2023 Your Best Running Year Yet

211

The Best Way to Train Your Pelvic Muscles for Worry-Free Running: Baz Moffat

212

Stop Training for Your Favorite Race (And Get Even Better at It)

213

Why Your Warm Up Isn't Working for You: Eoin Everard

214

This Episode Could Save Your Life: Whitney Heins

215

The Pitfalls of a Plant-Based Diet for Endurance Athletes: Ashley Kitchens

216

How I Went From Not Running to a Sub 3 Marathon at Age 42 (In 10 Steps)

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Why Heel Striking Might Actually Make You Run Faster: Dr. Matt Minard

218

The Essential Pre-Run Fueling Guide, Even For Sensitive Stomachs

219

How to Tell if Your Race Goals are Realistic or Ridiculous

220

Are You Wasting Your Time Running in the Gray Zone?

221

The Best Running Form Won't Work for You, But Here's What Will

222

Pacing: The Single Most Important Concept to Improve Your Running and Your Life

223

How to Transform from a Casual Runner into an Endurance Athlete