How to Run with your Slower (or Much Faster) Friends
Run to the Top Podcast | The Ultimate Guide to Running
Release Date: 05/21/2025
Learning From Injury Setbacks to Run Smarter & Faster
Run to the Top Podcast | The Ultimate Guide to Running
Pretty much every runner deals with injury setbacks. The silver lining is that the recovery process can teach many important lessons. Coach Andie Cozzarelli joins us on the show to chat about her own injury setbacks and what you can learn from the recovery process. This is a special episode because after 13 amazing years, this will be the last episode of Run to the Top. If you’re a longtime listener, thank you for your support and we look forward to bringing you more great training content through the RunnersConnect blog and newsletter. Connect, Comment, Community where you get first...
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Exploring The AI Running Revolution with Dr. John Holash and Dr. Cody Ray van Rassel
Run to the Top Podcast | The Ultimate Guide to Running
The technological revolution has taken over running. Dr. John Holash and Dr. Cody Ray van Rassel are specialists in exercise physiology at the University of Calgary. We brought them on today’s show to discuss topics including: What are some of the most exciting new technologies in athletics How the benefits of super shoes are measured What is the role of wearable technologies in advancing the sport What new technological innovations we might see in the near future Whether the humble potato is the ideal fuel source for endurance athletes At the elite level, technologies like carbon plated...
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How Coach James McKirdy is Bringing the Pro Treatment to Everyday Runners
Run to the Top Podcast | The Ultimate Guide to Running
Coach James McKirdy is bringing the pro treatment to non-professional athletes by offering the McKirdy Micro Race series with services like personal pacing and bottle service. We brought James on to tell us all about how he’s helping runners achieve personal bests including: What goes into creating a race designed to go fast Why he believes it’s important for amateur runners to gain access to these type of services How to finally hit a racing goal you might have been chasing for a long time How to train for achieving common marathon goals such as breaking 3 hours or 4 hours in the...
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The Science Behind Ketones as Fuel Source with Founder of Ketone IQ Michael Brandt
Run to the Top Podcast | The Ultimate Guide to Running
Michael Brandt founded Ketone IQ after noticing its high metabolic efficiency to make fueling with ketones easier. We’re bringing him on the show to chat all about ketones including: How he got started with Ketone IQ What are ketones and the differences between Ketone IQ and ketones produced naturally in your body The science behind using ketones as an energy source How to optimally include ketones as a part of your fueling Whether we could see new ketone products on the market in coming years Ketone IQ promises to provide a new fuel source completely separate from carbs, proteins and...
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Interview with Wayne Larden - TCS Sydney Marathon Race Director
Run to the Top Podcast | The Ultimate Guide to Running
The TCS Sydney Marathon is the newest Abbot World Marathon Major and we’re joined by race director Wayne Larden to learn more about it. We’ll answer questions like: How did the Sydney Marathon become a World Marathon Major? How to register for and get into the Sydney Marathon? What is the course like and can you run a fast time there? Why does the race start earlier in the morning than most majors? (6:30 am) How is the race going to support more runners? What happens to the 6-star medal after Sydney becomes a World Major? Why should you consider a trip to Sydney and what else is there to...
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How to Run with your Slower (or Much Faster) Friends
Run to the Top Podcast | The Ultimate Guide to Running
Running in groups adds a social element to training but it can be tricky finding a pace that works for everyone involved. Today’s show is all about getting the most out of training in groups and we’ll speak about: How to use training groups to help push harder in workouts or make them feel easier What types of runs are better suited to running in groups How to keep yourself from going too quick when training with fast runners How to adapt workouts to runners with different running goals and fitness levels Examples of workouts to try with your friends or running club Training in groups...
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Running News: Marathon Results Roundup, Grand Slam Track Debut, NCAA Paying Athletes Directly and More
Run to the Top Podcast | The Ultimate Guide to Running
We’re covering the top news stories in running on today’s show, including a roundup of headlines including: Top American performances at the Boston Marathon Women’s course records at both the London Marathon and Boston Marathon Alex Yee runs the fastest marathon by a pro triathlete Tokyo Marathon running out of water cups What happened at the first Grand Slam Track Meets Faith Kipyegon to attempt breaking the 4-minute barrier in the mile And more… We love the Spring racing season and if you missed some of the big races, this is your chance to hear the highlights all together in one...
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Gear Up for Spring: Picking New Running Gear for the Warmer Weather Ahead
Run to the Top Podcast | The Ultimate Guide to Running
Springtime is here and the new season is a perfect time to update your running wardrobe. We’re joined by Lynn Bourque, owner of the Runners Shop specialty store in Toronto, Canada with advice on finding gear that will keep you excited to run including: What to do with your worn out or winter gear When it might be time to replace your old running shoes What are the latest running trends in shoes and apparel What materials to look for in running gear for warmer weather What style trends are popular among runners in 2025 Recommendations for accessories to add to your Spring running...
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Runner Problems: Solving Common Struggles that Only Runners Understand
Run to the Top Podcast | The Ultimate Guide to Running
On today’s show we’re helping you solve some common problems that only runners understand, including: How to deal with a Black Toenail How to carry all of your gels and nutrition Dealing with all of the extra laundry from dirty workout gear Trying to tell if you’re actually injured or just sore How to pack all you running gear for a trip What to do with your extra time on a rest day Runners are a tough group and we love that about the sport. We’re runners just like you and doing our part to help solve your most common running-related struggles. Blister Prevention: Planted...
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Don’t Screw up the Easy Stuff: Recovery Runs, Strength Training, Nutrition and More
Run to the Top Podcast | The Ultimate Guide to Running
Just about every runner has made the mistake of going too fast on a recovery run and paid the price. There’s a lot of things that we know we should do as runners and still get them wrong. Coach Jeff brings his years of coaching experience to the show to share why runners make these 5 easy to fix mistakes: Overdoing recovery runs Ineffective strength training Rationalizing not having enough time Running through injury Eating the wrong fuel before and after training You might think this list looks basic, and you’d be right. Even veteran runners screw up the easy stuff sometimes and...
info_outlineRunning in groups adds a social element to training but it can be tricky finding a pace that works for everyone involved.
Today’s show is all about getting the most out of training in groups and we’ll speak about:
- How to use training groups to help push harder in workouts or make them feel easier
- What types of runs are better suited to running in groups
- How to keep yourself from going too quick when training with fast runners
- How to adapt workouts to runners with different running goals and fitness levels
- Examples of workouts to try with your friends or running club
Training in groups can provide the extra motivation you need to crush your next workout. All it takes is a little creativity if your friends are much faster or slower than you.
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