Do you dream of doing an ultra marathon some day - but you feel intimidated by the training, gear, or logistics? If so, this episode is for you. We brought on Coach Rhandi Orme to share her first-hand experience and coaching expertise to help you understand what it takes to run an ultra - and how to know if you are ready for your first ultra.

Discussion points include:

• Common misconceptions about ultra marathon training

• How do you know if you are ready to do your first ultra?

• How many times per week should you be running on trails?

• What to expect with ultra marathon training

• How to pick your first ultra race

• Crew, pacers, and drop bags

• What gear do you need for your first ultra?

• How to work through the fear of running the dark?

Rhandi is an accomplished ultra marathon champion, endurance coach, and mom of five. She brings a holistic approach to how you can train for an ultra marathon - while balancing it with work and family. You can connect with Rhandi on Instagram at @run_rhandi_run or learn more about her coaching at rhandi.com.

This episode is sponsored by Centr. The Centr app allows you to get in workouts at home - including treadmill workouts! Get $600 off the Centr T-7 Treadmill, which has a smartphone mirroring screen. Use the link https://bit.ly/Centr-tread-lightly

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• You’ve got running questions - and we have your answers! Join us today as we answer your running questions, including:

  • Should you run on concrete or asphalt?

  • What should you do after completing a Couch to 5K program?

  • Can you keep PRing in your 40s?

  • Is racing weight something to worry about?

  • Can you do Hydrox during marathon training?

  • Can you go too slow on your easy run days?

  • Should you do a two week or three week taper?

  • How do you rebuild mileage after a race?

  • How do you know if you should stick to a new plan or switch?

  • Recommended marathons outside of the Six Stars/World Majors

  • How to mimic a hilly course on a treadmill

  • How to prevent sports bra chaffing

  This episode is sponsored by Centr. The Centr app allows you to get in workouts at home - including treadmill workouts! Get $600 off the Centr T-7 Treadmill, which has a smartphone mirroring screen. Use the link https://bit.ly/Centr-tread-lightly

  
  

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How much water do you need to drink during a run? Do you need electrolytes? We've got answers to all your hydration questions in this episode! First, we answer a listener’s question on liquid calories as a pre-race nutrition strategy. Then, we take a deep dive into the science of hydration for runners - and practical takeaways you can use to feel better on your runs.

Discussion points include:

• Why does hydration for runners matter so much?

• The role of electrolytes (including sodium) in hydration

• How hydration can stop those headaches after a long run

• How to reduce your risk of hyponatremia

• Understanding sweat rate vs sweat concentration

• How much water should you drink before a run

• Hydration while running so your stomach doesn’t feel sloshy

• How to carry water while running

• Hyperhydration strategies

• Should you use IV hydration before a race?

Additional resources: https://www.featherstonenutrition.com/hydration-sweat-rate/

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References:

• Eichner, E.R. "Genetic and Other Determinants of Sweat Sodium." Current Sports Medicine Reports 7.4 Supp 1(2008): 236-S40.
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• Jeukendrup & Gleeson. (2016) Sport Nutrition. Human Kinetics.
• Wilson (2020). The Athlete’s Gut: The Inside Science of Digestion, Nutrition, and Stomach Distress. VeloPress.
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Do you need to hire a running coach? If you want to hire one, how do you find the right one for you? We draw on our experiences of working with hundreds of runners over almost 20 years combined to guide you through how to find a running coach!

• How do you know if you will benefit from a running coach?
• What’s the scope of a running coach?
• Can you work with a running coach even if you aren’t doing a race?
• How do you find the right running coach for you?
• Does a coach’s own race times matter?
• Questions to ask a potential running coach
• How do you find a running coach?

🎧 Looking for another running podcast? Jonathan Levitt explores the power of motivation for elite, sub-elite, and recreational runners alike in his popular For The Long Run podcast. Listen here: https://pod.link/1453616436

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Being a runner does not mean that bone stress injuries are inevitable! We bring on a specialist today to discuss running and stress fractures, including how to prevent and treat bone stress injuries.

Discussion points include:

• What is a bone stress injury?
• Understanding stress reactions, stress fractures, and full fractures
• Signs and symptoms of a bone stress injury
• Risk factors for stress fractures
• Does bone location impact your recovery rate?
• How can runners improve their bone mineral density?
• Are some bones more prone to injury?
• Do certain foods help prevent stress fractures?
• Does your body weight increase your risk of bone stress injury?

Connect with Nathan at @runningmatekc on Instagram and find both free and purchasable resources at https://runningmatekc.com/

References:

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• 78: Tendinopathy and Tendon Health with Dr. Alex Nelson
• 76: What to Eat Before Runs, Recovery Nutrition, and Low Energy Availability
• 63: How to Start Running Again After Injury

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Struggling with knee pain on the outside of your knee? Today’s episode may help! We are not physical therapists, so we approach the topic of IT band syndrome based on a coaching perspective and research. If you are dealing with IT band syndrome, we encourage you to reach out to a PT!

Discussion points include:

• The anatomy of the IT band

• Should you foam roll your IT band?

• What causes IT band syndrome?

• What exercises can address IT band pain?

• Will stretching help the IT band?

• Will cortisone shots help IT band pain?

• Can a running gait analysis help treat IT band pain?

References:

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Are you preparing for RunDisney weekend, a Ragnar relay, Hood to Coast, the Speed Project, or another multi-stage race? This episode is for you! Two experienced running coaches share expert opinions on how to train for multi-day races - and how to strategize so that you feel good during these races.

• The physiological demands of multi-stage races
• The importance of hydration and fueling during relay races
• Developing a pacing and recovery strategy for relay races
• How to include a Ragnar race in a larger training block
• Different training strategies for a Ragnar race
• How to train for the RunDisney race weekends
• Strategies to enjoy Disneyworld/Disneyland and your RunDisney races

🎧 Looking for another running podcast? Jonathan Levitt explores the power of motivation for elite, sub-elite, and recreational runners alike in his popular For The Long Run podcast. Listen here: https://pod.link/1453616436

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What do Oscar Wilde, fluid dynamics, and running have in common? The treadmill! We answer your most common questions about treadmill running, including if you need a 1% incline, whether you can train for a race on the treadmill, and how to enjoy treadmill runs.

Discussion points include:

• Shifting your mindset around treadmill running
• Is it harder to run on a treadmill?
• Can you train for a marathon on a treadmill
• Do you need to use a 1 percent incline on the treadmill?
• Is your watch or your treadmill accurate for measuring pace/distance?
• What are good treadmill shoes?
  

References:

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• https://runningwritings.com/2023/01/treadmill-workouts-guide.html
• https://daily.jstor.org/treadmills-were-meant-to-be-atonement-machines/

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