Running Explained’s Elisabeth Scott on Pacing, Easy Runs, Zone 2, and More
Release Date: 04/28/2022
Body Positions, Cues, and Cadence: The Ultimate Running Form Episode with Paul Mackinnon (repost)
The Strength Running Podcast
Running form has often focused on concepts like cadence and footstrike to create change and improve efficiency. But a “top down” approach - focusing on the arms, torso, and - is an innovative and accessible way to become a stronger, healthier runner. Paul Mackinnon is a former semi-pro hockey player who has become an expert on gait retraining. He's is from Melbourne, Australia and has worked with many high level athletes over the years to improve their running form. My discussion with Paul is a masterclass on form. Despite this being a complex topic, his ideas are easy to grasp...
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Good vs. Great: Ranking VO2 Max, Threshold, & Economy with Brady Holmer
The Strength Running Podcast
has a Master's degree in Human Performance, writes the incredibly popular , and has recently run a 2:24 marathon. He also trains unconventionally: gone are the 100-mile weeks and in place of them are moderate mileage weeks (60-80) with 10+ hours of cycling. In this episode, we rank the core 3 performance metrics of VO2 Max, Lactate Threshold, and Running Economy and discuss how they interact with physiological resiliency, how they can be improved, and which one is the most important. Extra Resources: (one of our most popular episodes with Brady!) Thank you Previnex! Get...
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Fueling Do’s & Don’ts (Carbs, Protein, & Supplements) with Stevie Lyn Smith, RD
The Strength Running Podcast
Stevie Lyn Smith is a board-certified specialist in sports dietetics, a Registered Dietitian, and an 11x Ironman competitor with an 11:35 PR. Today, we're exploring the most recent advances in sports nutrition for fueling: How many carbs are now recommended per hour of hard running? What about workouts or long runs? Is "proteinmaxxing" valuable for runners? What are its potential drawbacks? How much dehydration is acceptable before a decrease in performance is inevitable? Should every runner consider sodium bicarb for better performances? A lot more... A big thanks to Stevie for her...
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Training Myths & Best Practices with 2:09 Marathoner Thomas Nobbs
The Strength Running Podcast
Thomas Nobbs is a running coach with 10+ years of experience and newly minted 2:09 marathoner - making him Canada's 4th fastest marathoner ever! He joins us to discuss training myths and best practices: Training "myths" and overblown ideas Trends in the running community When it’s a good idea / bad idea to model elite runners The most impactful levers to pull for marathon improvement for 3-4 hour marathoners GIve Tom a follow or on ! Thank you Previnex! Get yourself 15% off your first purchase . Previnex is a unique supplement company - one that I trust because they do things...
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How a Psychotherapist Coaches Elite Runners: Brant Stachel on Pro Mindset Training
The Strength Running Podcast
Brant Stachel is a tour de force: he's a massage therapist, coach to elite marathoners, published author of , licensed psychotherapist, and former professional triathlete. Incredible. Coach Stachel's athlete Tom Nobbs just became Canada's 4th fastest marathoner with his 2:09 finish. Today, we discuss: How Nobbs ran 2:09 off entirely treadmill training Can you separate mindset training from physical training? His favorite tools for building mental toughness Is running therapy?! Don't miss these related resources: Follow Brant on or Learn Thanks Boulderthon! is a...
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Self-Treat Injuries & Manage Pain with Dr. Tom Walters
The Strength Running Podcast
Tom Walters is a board-certified orthopedic physical therapist, former college professor, and author of (a bestseller on Amazon). Besides running his , Tom served as a full-time undergraduate kinesiology professor for eight years, teaching human biomechanics, therapeutic exercise, and pain science. Today, we discuss the science of pain and the injury treatment process: Is all pain bad? Why does some pain feel good? The value of cross-training during injury Why blood flow is so important for healing The timeline it takes to heal from common injuries If you're injury prone, sign up for...
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IT Band Syndrome Prevention & Treatment with Physical Therapist & Coach Duane Scotti
The Strength Running Podcast
Duane Scotti is a physical therapist, certified running coach, and host of the Healthy Runner Podcast. Today, we're focusing on IT Band Syndrome. I've personally had ITBS twice - and once so severe that it nearly ended my running career. After seeing 4 PT's, I developed the to build hip and glute strength. You can also get an to the routine. Duane and I discuss: How to know if you have ITBS Common training errors and injury causes What can make this injury worse Can you run through pain? Treatment steps for IT Band Syndrome Thanks Duane for this masterclass on how to approach IT Band...
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Running Economy Masterclass: How to Improve Your Efficiency with Bill Evans, PhD
The Strength Running Podcast
Bill Evans has a PhD in Exercise Physiology, coaching experience at the D1 level, and is the founder of . He has more than 20 scientific papers published in his field and was formerly a senior scientist at Johns Hopkins University in their Applied Physics Laboratory. Today, he's helping you improve your running economy. We discuss: The impact of easy running and different types of workouts on economy How to order workouts during a season How drills, plyometrics, and strength training improve efficiency Long-term and short-term perspectives on economy To improve your form, don't miss our...
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Running and Lifting: How Elizabeth Does Both As a Sub-3 Marathoner (Repost)
The Strength Running Podcast
Listeners know I'm a relentless advocate of , whether you're doing bodyweight exercises at home or lifting heavy in the gym. But some runners take strength training to a level above and beyond the rest of us - and find great success along the way. Elizabeth Corkum is a fellow running coach and one of my former private coaching clients. Elizabeth - who goes by the nickname Corky - is a 2:58 marathoner and 5-day per week weightlifter. Coach Corky has multiple coaching certifications, including USA Track and Field, Road Runners Club of America, and the Lydiard...
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How to Return to Running After an Injury with Vikash Sharma, DPT, OCS
The Strength Running Podcast
Vikash Sharma, DPT is going to help you return to running after your next injury - faster and with less fitness loss possible. He's the owner of , a certified running coach, the creator of , and a Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist. Our conversation today is about how to come back after your next injury. The "return to run" plan post-injury can be as confusing as planning advanced workouts. Managing load, recovery, strength training, mobility, and more during a period of uncertainty is daunting. Vikash is here to help. We discuss: Specific injuries and their...
info_outlineElisabeth Scott has coaching certifications from RRCA, USATF, and UESCA. She's also the host of the enormously popular Running Explained podcast.
In this episode, we take listener questions! We're answering Questions from Jason's Instagram page on pacing, intensity, zones, distribution of effort over time, and more.
Links & Resources from the Show:
- Visit Elisabeth’s website
- Check out the Running Explained Podcast
- Follow Elisabeth on Instagram and Facebook
- Can I help with your training?
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