Run to the Top Extra Kick Podcast | Answers to Your Running Questions

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What's Up With the Extra Kick? 05/17/2021

What's Up With the Extra Kick? The Extra Kick has evolved over the years and it's time for a major announcement. Coach Claire Bartholic, host of our sister podcast , explains the exciting new changes and how it affects the Extra Kick. /episode/index/show/runnersconnectdaily/id/19110005

Strength Training for a Busy Schedule 05/14/2021

Strength Training for a Busy Schedule Chances are you lead a busy life, and finding the time to fit in strength training can be difficult. On today's Extra Kick, Coach Laura shares her advice on the best strength training to do on a busy schedule. /episode/index/show/runnersconnectdaily/id/6089145

Black Toenails 05/13/2021

Black Toenails Have a black toenail (or three or four)? You're not alone. On today's Extra Kick podcast, Coach Claire discusses how to treat and cure black toenails aka runner's toe. /episode/index/show/runnersconnectdaily/id/6040079

How to Adjust Training as You Get Older 05/12/2021

How to Adjust Training as You Get Older On today's Extra Kick, Coach Dylan explains why our training and recovery needs change as we get older and how to adjust for healthy, longterm running. /episode/index/show/runnersconnectdaily/id/5981750

Will Cross Training Make Me Slower 05/11/2021

Will Cross Training Make Me Slower How much is too much cross training? Coach Tony reveals in today's Extra Kick podcast! /episode/index/show/runnersconnectdaily/id/5946680

Ep. 216 - Can Greater Flexibility Cause Injuries? 05/10/2021

Ep. 216 - Can Greater Flexibility Cause Injuries? Is greater flexibility good for running? Or can it actually increase your susceptibility to injuries? Coach Dylan explains in today's Extra Kick! /episode/index/show/runnersconnectdaily/id/5986045

Running Without Pace On Your Watch 05/07/2021

Running Without Pace On Your Watch What are the benefits of running without a pace set on your watch? What are the common misconceptions about setting the pace for your runs? Coach Laura clarifies and also suggests a few ways to run without a watch in today's podcast. /episode/index/show/runnersconnectdaily/id/12074330

How to Use Fatigue to Your Advantage 05/06/2021

How to Use Fatigue to Your Advantage What cause fatigue among runners? What to do when you sense tiredness during a workout? How to use fatigue as a guide and take your training to your next level? Coach Claire explains in this episode. /episode/index/show/runnersconnectdaily/id/12345257

How Cutting Dairy Has Improved My Running 05/05/2021

How Cutting Dairy Has Improved My Running Why runners should cut diary from their diet? What are the benefits of going dairy-free? What are the best dairy alternatives? Coach Ruairi clarifies and shares his own experience on this topic in today's podcast. /episode/index/show/runnersconnectdaily/id/12275270

Legs of Lead Why Do My Legs Feel So Heavy 05/04/2021

Legs of Lead Why Do My Legs Feel So Heavy What causes the feeling of heaviness in your legs when running? How to combat leg fatigue ? What shoes can increase leg stiffness and pain? Find out in today's podcast. /episode/index/show/runnersconnectdaily/id/12378797

The Proper Technique For Running Downhill 05/03/2021

The Proper Technique For Running Downhill How to reduce the strain on your muscles and joints when running downhill? Should you take advantage of free ride on the downhill? Coach Hayley discusses the proper downhill running technique in today's podcast. /episode/index/show/runnersconnectdaily/id/12590786

Workouts for the 5K 04/30/2021

Workouts for the 5K While the 5k is over before you know it, the second half of the race can be pretty ugly when you're not prepared. In today's podcast, Coach Sinead shares four workouts key to 5k success! /episode/index/show/runnersconnectdaily/id/5852248

Optimal Breathing Rhythm for Running 04/29/2021

Optimal Breathing Rhythm for Running A quick search online reveals a host of advice as to the ‘right’ way to breath when running, including what ‘rhythm’ of inhale to exhale we should be using. Should we be breathing a certain way when we run? Is there an optimum rhythm to use that will help us overcome fatigue? Coach Hayley explains in today's daily podcast! /episode/index/show/runnersconnectdaily/id/5780939

Rest vs Recovery Days 04/28/2021

Rest vs Recovery Days Ever wonder what the difference between "rest" and "recovery" days is? If so, wonder no more! Coach Claire reveals in today's daily podcast. /episode/index/show/runnersconnectdaily/id/5930907

When to Wear Racing Flats in Training 04/27/2021

When to Wear Racing Flats in Training While racing flats can help you feel light on your feet and make it easier to hit your splits in a workout, wearing them too often can lead to chronic soreness and even injury. So how do you get the most out of your workouts without risking injury? Coach Dylan explains in today's Extra Kick podcast! /episode/index/show/runnersconnectdaily/id/5877302

Should You Walk or Jog Interval Rests? 04/26/2021

Should You Walk or Jog Interval Rests? To walk or jog between intervals - that is the question. Coach Claire reveals the best way to recover between repeats in today's Extra Kick podcast! /episode/index/show/runnersconnectdaily/id/5922958

Should you strength train before or after a run 04/23/2021

Should you strength train before or after a run When it is best to do strength training - before or after a run? When it is more effective? Find out in today's podcast! /episode/index/show/runnersconnectdaily/id/8986589

Do You Need More Aerobic Training 04/22/2021

Do You Need More Aerobic Training In today's podcast, Coach Dylan talks about the importance of aerobic training. How a runner can build a good aerobic base? How to test your aerobic fitness level? Find out now! /episode/index/show/runnersconnectdaily/id/8833220

Do antioxidants help or hinder performance 04/21/2021

Do antioxidants help or hinder performance Can taking antioxidants help athletes with their performance and recovery? Or does it actually reduce their endurance capacity? Coach Hayley clarifies in today's episode. /episode/index/show/runnersconnectdaily/id/8947274

Faster As A Master 04/20/2021

Faster As A Master Are you over 40? What are the signs of aging and how to slow the process through running and strength training? Coach Claire explains in today's podcast. /episode/index/show/runnersconnectdaily/id/8910761

Running Through Pregnancy and Post Partum 04/19/2021

Running Through Pregnancy and Post Partum What are the benefits of running while pregnant? How to plan your running during these times? How to get back in a running shape after childbirth in a safe and healthy way? /episode/index/show/runnersconnectdaily/id/8888324

Fueling for a Relay 04/16/2021

Fueling for a Relay How do you fuel for a relay race when your legs are going to be hours apart? What are some other tips and tricks you can utilize to make sure you're at your best for all of your legs? /episode/index/show/runnersconnectdaily/id/6405441

How To Do Strides 04/15/2021

How To Do Strides In today's episode, Coach Hayley discusses about the benefits of Strides. Why you need to run Strides? How and when to do them? Do you know Strides help prepare your body for a harder workout or a faster running? /episode/index/show/runnersconnectdaily/id/6642062

What to Do With Your Arms While Running 04/14/2021

What to Do With Your Arms While Running When you can make your arms move better, you can make your legs move better. In today's episode, Coach Claire shares some great tips on proper arm movement while running. Learn how to move your arms the correct way that help you save energy and make more efficient when you run. /episode/index/show/runnersconnectdaily/id/6614354

How to return to running after a stress fracture 04/13/2021

How to return to running after a stress fracture We outline a full plan for how to return to running after getting a stress fracture and discuss what phantom pains are. /episode/index/show/runnersconnectdaily/id/6435060

Getting Ready For Summer Running 04/12/2021

Getting Ready For Summer Running Planning to do your workout in summer? How should you adjust to adapt the heat? How to properly hydrate for hot weather running? Tune in to find out! /episode/index/show/runnersconnectdaily/id/6608676

Running in Windy Conditions 04/09/2021

Running in Windy Conditions How much running into the wind is going to impact your running performance? What are some ways to mitigate the effects of headwind and tailwind on you while running? Find out in today's podcast from Coach Jeff. /episode/index/show/runnersconnectdaily/id/10819562

The Science of Soreness 04/08/2021

The Science of Soreness Why do you get sore after a long run or a weight lifting session? How to build your muscle and strength without getting soreness? On the contrary, what does it mean if you don't get sore after a marathon? Find out in today's podcast from Coach Claire. /episode/index/show/runnersconnectdaily/id/10735403

Periodization 04/07/2021

Periodization What is periodization training? What are its four different cycles and how each cycle can prepare you for a race in the most effective manner? Find out in today's episode from Coach Laura. /episode/index/show/runnersconnectdaily/id/11207024

Sitting is Hurting Your Running. Here's Help 04/06/2021

Sitting is Hurting Your Running. Here's Help How much do you sit every day? Does it affect your running performance? As a runner, is it possible to out-exercise all that sitting? Coach Claire clarifies in today's podcast! /episode/index/show/runnersconnectdaily/id/11118239

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