A to Z Running

What is the most important thing every runner needs to know to realize our dreams? As we continue our series on rules to realize your dreams, we tackle #6: Get Knowledge.Learn more about our coaching services at atozrunning.com

One of the most valuable things we can do for ourselves as runners is define a clear vision for why we run and what we are hoping to achieve by this crazy endeavor. For many, that’s a very arbitrary and unclear idea at best, so on our quest to share the 9 rules for realizing your dreams, we are next tackling vision.Learn more about our coaching services at atozrunning.comFor a complete breakdown of the running purpose process, visit atozrunning.com/get-vision

This week on AtoZrunning:Headstrong and self-reliant runners the world over will recoil at the revelation of our fourth rule for realizing your dreams: Get Help! The question today is what do we mean by “help” and how does that actually make a difference for runners? If you’re looking to make a change in your own running efforts, check out our coaching services at https://atozrunning.com/coaching

This week on AtoZrunning:Runners are often–accurately in my opinion–described as disciplined and dedicated individuals. In some ways, consistency is baked in. In other ways, it is very difficult. Success requires consistency and balance, so we’re tackling that subject next.For more about our coaching services, visit atozrunning.com/coaching

This week on AtoZrunning:Have you ever been especially frustrated about something only to have a well-meaning friend suggest that you “be patient?” It’s probably not the most helpful advice. At least, not at that moment. But when it comes to making our dreams come true as runners, there’s reason to suggest it is both the first and most important advice to receive.For more, visit atozrunning.com

We are living in the age of legends in distance running, and I hope you aren’t missing it! Faith Kipyegon may not be close to breaking 4 in the mile yet, but she is still setting World Records year after year. Add to that countrywoman Beatrice Chebet and you’ve got an amalgamation of excellence that is still only scratching the surface! And we’re only talking about this weekend’s results.To learn more about our Coaching Services for runners, visit atozrunning.com/coaching

This is yet one more reason why one should never assume that just because a race isn’t the headline event, it won’t be electric! That’s exactly what the men’s 1500m at the Paris Diamond League was! ELECTRIC! And even though there were 4 national records, 13 personal bests, and a new world leading performance, it was the teenager in 2nd place who you should really be watching. We’ll tell you why next on AtoZrunning. To learn more about our coaching services for runners, visit https://atozrunning.com/coaching

The most interesting thing about the NCAA championships is how unpredictable it can be! NCAA record-holders don’t make finals and past champs go home devastated. And just as often, champs defend titles and new records are set… it’s some of the most exciting track and field around, and we’re breaking it down for you here.For more about our coaching services for runners, visit https://atozrunning.com/coaching

How great is Beatrice Chebet? How do we even measure this? Dominant performances in the Olympics and world cross country champs, world records on the track… She recently got even more ambitious and targeted one of the most insane (and probably illegitimate) records out there. Stick around for the full story.(To learn about our Coaching Services, visit https://atozrunning.com/coaching)

Erin Kunst, massage therapist, marathoner, trail runner, and ultra marathoner, among other things, joins the show to talk about returning from hip labrum surgery to run a lifetime best marathon 15 months later and what it took to make such a feat possible. To learn about coaching services with AtoZrunning, visit https://atozrunning.com/coaching

The best part about running news lately is that there’s been a little bit of everything! If you want track, we’ve got Grand Slam and Diamond League both in full swing. If you want roads, we’ve got record-setting Marathon Majors and US road circuit. If you want shenanigans and controversy… yep. We’ve got that, too.To learn about our coaching services, check out https://atozrunning.com/coaching

If you didn’t know the name John Korir before this year’s Boston Marathon, it might be because you weren’t paying attention when he won Chicago last year in under 2:03. But it also might be because plenty of talented runners show occasional moments of glory. It’s when a runner repeats the performance on the big stage that spectators start to wonder: are we seeing the rise of the next marathon king? Let’s take a closer look and find out.For more, visit atozrunning.com

What will it take to bring back track, as the saying goes? Michael Johnson’s new Grand Slam Track series has staked its reputation on the idea that they can bring new audiences to track and field. The recipe? Money and fame, apparently. But more importantly, the first installment of Grand Slam has come and gone, and we get to tell you all about it!

Is 2 hours of exercise a day enough movement? Does light actually matter for health? Why is everyone obsessed with cold plunges right now? As we wrap up our discussion about Casey Means’ book Good Energy, we’ll be tackling these and other questions about areas outside of food that fuel our energy.For more, visit atozrunning.com

If you’re betting on a race, would you bet on the runner who started 100 meters behind everyone else? In what has swiftly become one of the most competitive 10,000m events in the world, the TEN features the fastest distance runners the US has to offer in addition to an outstanding selection of international talent. That’s why it was even more impressive when Telahun Bekele, despite literally starting the race 100m behind everyone else, found himself vying for the win with one lap to go. And that is only one of the exciting occurrences in this week’s running news.More at atozrunning.com

What does it look like to fuel well? Is it the perfect diet? Is it all or nothing? Is it really just a food thing? To continue our discussion about Good Energy by Casey Means, we tackle the 6 most influential areas and share specific recommendations to minimize bad energy and maximize good.For more, visit atozrunning.com

In recent running news: Jakob Ingebrigtsen made history yet again at the world indoor championships in Nanjing. In fact, this latest accomplishment is so rare that only one other runner has ever done it before. Is this finally enough to settle the question? Is Ingebrigtsen the best? We’ll break it down, and you can decide for yourself.

In recent running news: Jane Hedengren breaks multiple high school records. NCAA Nationals features legends and legendary upsets. One of the greatest half marathoners in history has been suspended. Don’t miss the latest running news brought to you by AtoZrunning.

Today on AtoZrunning:Did we get energy wrong? Despite incredible medical innovations in recent decades, some health concerns continue to rise. We want to take some time to talk about health and healthy habits. To do that, we took a look at a recent publication on the topic, Good Energy by Casey Means.For training, coaching, and other services, visit https://atozrunning.com/coaching

In the world of running: Ingebrigtsen is, quote, “loaded with training”. Who sets national records 8 years after retirement? How fast should you be able to run 1 mile? Brought to you by AtoZrunning, atozrunning.com