Run to the Top Extra Kick Podcast | Answers to Your Running Questions
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Run to the Top Extra Kick Podcast | Answers to Your Running Questions
Ever wish you could ask your running questions to our staff of expert coaches? How about listen in on questions your fellow runners have? Now you can with the RunnersConnect Extra Kick Podcast! Our coaches will give in-depth answers to your running questions 5 days per week. Get actionable lessons...
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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 The Run To...
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 h...
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 toe...
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...
Will Cross Training Make Me Slower
How much is too much cross training? Coach Tony reveals in today's Extra Kick podcast!
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 Kic...
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 Lau...
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 n...
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...
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 i...
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 discus...
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 Sin...
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...
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.
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...
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 podc...
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!
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...
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...
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 podca...
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...
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 a...
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 he...
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 mov...
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.
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...
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...
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, wha...
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 ou...
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 cla...
Care Less To Run Faster
With runners typically have a tendency of overthinking and overanalyzing everything, why you need to stop complicating things and start caring less if...
Communicating With Your Coach
What are the important things in a good coach to athlete relationship? How to get the most out of your Coach?
Coach Laura shares three tips to...
How to Run Slowly
How running slower makes you a faster runner? How exactly do you run slow? How slow is slow? Tune in to find out in today's podcast.
5 Habits of High Performance Runners
Coach Dylan talks about the high-performance habits of effective runners in today's daily podcast. Listen and incorporate these 5 healthy habits into...
Can Treadmill Running Really Mimic Outside
In today's podcast, Coach Claire talks about running on the treadmill. How can you be sure that you're getting the same workout as you would outside?...
3 Ways to Increase Motivation
Do you dread going for a run? Coach Hayley talks about three ways to boost your running motivation in today's daily extrakick podcast episode.
Heart Rate Variability
What is Heart Rate Variability (HRV)? How to use HRV data to optimize your running performance? What are the problems with wrist-based tracking monito...
The hows and whys of running with your dog
Why you should take your dog for running with you? How to run with dogs? Are hard surfaces safe for them? Coach Hayley explains in today's Extrakick e...
Boston Marathon Training Myths
What are the myths surrounding the Boston marathon training? How you can train smarter for it? Coach Claire clarifies in today's podcast episode.
5 Reasons Your Heart Rate Does Not Match Running Effort
In today's podcast, Coach Jeff talks about heart rate training. Can it work for everybody? Is there any correlation between heart rate training zone a...