Brian's Run Pod

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Your Race Your Pace

2026-10-1028:05

Send us Fan Mail We talk with Crystal Aguilar about using running and walking as a steady practice that supports mental health and recovery, especially when motivation is low and life feels out of control. Crystal shares how community, core values, and the courage to restart can turn isolation into connection and help people believe change is possible. • assessing readiness and motivation before building a plan • starting small with one slow mile and progressing gradually • ...

Run For Your Mind

2026-10-0325:43

Send us Fan Mail We explore why people run for more than fitness and how a simple habit can become a lifeline for coping, connection, and recovery. Crystal Aguilar, who works in substance misuse treatment, helps us separate healthy stress relief from avoidance and obsession when running becomes the only tool. • Crystal’s work in substance misuse treatment and how co-occurring mental health shows up • Why treatment often tackles substance use first before deeper mental health work • How runni...

Your Best Plan Starts With Your Why

2026-09-2630:57

Send us Fan Mail We dig into why AI-generated training plans can look personal while still missing the most important details about you, your history, and your real-life constraints. We also share practical ways to stay consistent, avoid injury, and build the recovery, balance, and mindset habits that keep running enjoyable for years. • AI training plans as a starting point rather than a perfect answer • asking why you want to train before choosing any programme • easing in gently to reduc...

Personalised Running That Actually Works

2026-09-1927:27

Send us Fan Mail We talk with Rachel Marks about why copying someone else’s training plan can leave runners tired, sore, and stalled, even when they do everything “right”. We explore personalised coaching through body structure, epigenetics, sleep, HRV, and mindset so you can stop guessing and start working with your own biology. • Rachel’s path from flight attendant to personal trainer after illness and recovery through structured exercise • why exercise matters more than the gym setting a...

How Everyday Runners Can Train Like Pros

2026-09-1227:08

Send us Fan Mail In the second part of my conversation with Dr Ben Bumguardner we break down what everyday runners can copy from elite sport to stay consistent, avoid injury, and recover faster without overcomplicating training. We also dig into how to use AI training plans safely, plus the simple body signals that tell you when to back off and get checked out. • taking recovery as seriously as training stress • prioritising sleep, extra sleep, and naps where possible • fuelling and hydrating...

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