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RA026 | Jason Hartmann: Inside the Mind of an American Elite Runner

Matt Johnson | May 21, 2013 | Podcast | Add Comment
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Podcast: Play in new window | Download Jason Hartmann has enjoyed much success through running and still continues to improve recently posting a new half-marathon PR of 61:51 in NYC. After becoming the captain of his high school cross country team that featured not only himself but also Dathan Ritzenhein he went onto successful running in college and a career as an American elite runner. Some of his accomplishments include becoming a six-time All-American at the University of Oregon, a 4-time Olympic trials qualifier, winner of [...]
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6 Actionable Ways To Immediately Improve Your Running

Matt Johnson | May 16, 2013 | Quick Wins, Tips and Tricks, Training | Add Comment
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If you have been running for awhile chances are you have encountered a period where you get stuck and plateau in your training. Nothing is more frustrating than believing you are putting in the work and not seeing results that you know you are capable of. In most cases, it is not your work ethic that is holding you back but rather not doing the right things. Here are 6 actionable ways you can immediately start to improve your running by simply evaluating your running as it stands today and carefully considering these suggestions and implementing any that might make sense to your situation. [...]
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Ask the Coach: Should I Eliminate Walk Breaks to Get Faster?

Matt Johnson | May 9, 2013 | Ask The Coach, Beginners, Tips and Tricks, Training | Add Comment
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Question I started running 8 years ago with Team in Training for a marathon, using the Galloway method. I’ve been running steadily again (since missing some time while having two kids) for the past two years and I’m wondering if I need to eliminate the walk breaks to improve. What’s your take on walk breaks? -Susan Priollo Answer Jeff Galloway’s Run-Walk Method has been used by thousands of runners to successfully complete races of all distances. There is nothing wrong with this method and in fact for new runners that are looking to get started running or have a goal [...]
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RA025 | Specific Running Considerations for Women with Dr. Jason Karp

Matt Johnson | May 7, 2013 | Podcast | 4 Comments
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Podcast: Play in new window | Download Dr. Jason Karp is a nationally recognized running and fitness coach, freelance writer and author, and exercise physiologist. A 2011 IDEA Personal Trainer of the Year award winner which is the fitness industry’s highest award, Dr. Karp has been published in scientific journals including Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism, and International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance. He has taught USA Track & Field’s highest [...]
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Runner Academy Releases Free Podcast App

Matt Johnson | May 6, 2013 | Runner Academy News | Add Comment
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We are pleased to announce the release of our free podcast app for Runner Academy Podcast for iOS and Android devices that can be downloaded from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. Get expert running information and never miss an episode of your favorite running podcast. App features include: Streaming access or download to device to play episodes from anywhere Always updated with the latest episodes Playback resume (when interrupted by a call or other distraction) Quick access to all the contact methods for the show Exclusive extras including a [...]
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RA024 | Dr. Tim Noakes: A Lifetime of Running and Research

Matt Johnson | April 23, 2013 | Beginners, Podcast, Training | 4 Comments
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Podcast: Play in new window | Download Dr. Tim Noakes discovered running by accident decades ago and since doing so he has run more than 70 marathon and ultra-marathon races, including 7 Comrades Marathons (56 miles) and 15 Two Oceans Marathons. Tim holds both Doctor of Medicine and Doctor of Science degrees from the University of Cape Town, is rated an A1 scientist by the National Research Foundation of South Africa, and is a Professor in the Discovery Health Chair of Exercise and [...]
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RA023 | Reflections on the Boston Marathon Attack

Matt Johnson | April 16, 2013 | Podcast | 4 Comments
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Podcast: Play in new window | Download I had just landed on a flight home from Miami from a relaxing long weekend with my wife to celebrate her 30th birthday when I turned on my phone and received an e-mail from a podcast listener asking if I was ok. At first I wasn’t sure what was meant by the message. Moments later as we deplaned and went into the terminal I saw the first images of the explosions at the Boston Marathon [...]
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Best Marathons To Qualify For The Boston Marathon

Matt Johnson | April 15, 2013 | Tips and Tricks, Training | 2 Comments
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April 15, 2013 marks the 117th running of the Boston Marathon. For many runners qualifying for the Boston Marathon is a goal of a lifetime. It represents the pinnacle of accomplishment for the everyday runner. To qualify for the Boston Marathon you must run another marathon and meet the minimum standard cut off time for your age group. Depending on your age and gender, the qualifying time can be challenging enough before you factor in the race course, weather and other considerations. In making an attempt to qualify for Boston, you [...]
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How To Improve Your Half or Full Marathon Time

Matt Johnson | April 9, 2013 | Training | Add Comment
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When it comes to success or improvement at distance events like the half and full marathon many runners we work with tend to think short term and view the event they are currently training for as an all or nothing proposition. Runners want results now and in some cases yesterday! This is partly due to our culture of instant gratification and also being told to set overly ambitious goals. Challenging goals that you think aren’t possible are great – but the part that is often left out is the time it might take to get there. I recently received an [...]
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RA022 | Bart Yasso: Never Limit Where Running Can Take You

Matt Johnson | April 2, 2013 | Inspiration, Podcast | 6 Comments
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Podcast: Play in new window | Download Bart Yasso is one of the few people to have completed races on all seven continents from the Antarctica marathon to the Mt. Kilimanjaro marathon. In 1987, he won the U.S. National Biathlon Long Course Championship and won the Smoky Mountain Marathon in 1998. He has also completed the Ironman five times and the Badwater 146 through Death Valley. He has also cycled, unsupported and by himself, across the country twice. He is perhaps best known [...]
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