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• 101: How to Run Faster by Using Cross-Training for Runners with Mary Johnson

  Is cross-training just for injured runners, or could it unlock your best running performance? We are joined in this episode by Mary Johnson, a running coach who recently ran a 3:08 at CIM. Mary has embraced cross-training as both an athlete and a coach; in this episode, she shares how it’s helped her get faster - and how it can do the same for you.  In this episode, you’ll learn: What counts as cross-training for runners? If all runners benefit from cross-training How doing workouts in cross-training can improve your fitness If your heart rate is the same on cross-training workouts How to motivate yourself to do cross-training If cross-training is ever detrimental for runners Mary has been a running coach since 2016 and is the founder of the popular Lift Run Perform coaching group. You can connect with her at itsamarython on Instagram or email at [email protected]. 💻 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠lauranorrisrunning.com and runtothefinish.com for thousands of free articles on all things running, from training tips to gear reviews.  🎙️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Please rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or follow and comment on Spotify. If you enjoyed this episode, please share with a friend!  👉 Follow us @treadlightlyrunning @runtothefinish and @lauranorrisrunning on Instagram! 

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• 100: Understanding Different Marathon Training Plans and Methodologies

  You’ve likely encountered all sorts of different marathon training plans - Higdon, Hansons, Run Less Run Faster, Low Heart Rate, and more. You may have wondered which of these plans, if any, is right for you - and we are here to take that guesswork out for you! In this episode, two seasoned running coaches examine different marathon training methodologies. This is episode 100 and we want to thank each and everyone of you for listening and supporting the podcast! Discussion points include: Defining the 80/20 principle The Hansons Marathon Method MAF Method/Low Heart Rate Training The Run Less, Run Faster Method Jack Daniels Formula/VDOT Canova/Percentage-Based Methods This episode is sponsored by Previnex! Previnex creates clinically effective supplements made with high-quality ingredients. Their Muscle Health Plus contains third-party tested creatine monohydrate, BCAAs, and other ingredients to reduce muscle soreness and improve muscle mass and strength. Use the code treadlightly for 15% off your first order at previnex.com. 💻 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠lauranorrisrunning.com and runtothefinish.com for thousands of free articles on all things running, from training tips to gear reviews. 🎙️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Please rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or follow and comment on Spotify. If you enjoyed this episode, please share with a friend! 👉 Follow us @treadlightlyrunning @runtothefinish and @lauranorrisrunning on Instagram!

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• 99: Does Heel Striking Cause Injury? Myth vs Science on Running Injuries

  Is heel striking bad? Should you change your running form? You’ve probably heard conflicting answers on your questions about running injuries - so we bring the science to work through myth vs supported theory on running injuries. We also share approaches for actually reducing your injury risk - and these may surprise you.  Discussion points include: Does heel striking cause injury? Should you change your running form? Do max-cushioned shoes increase injury risk? Did you get injured because you didn’t stretch enough? Can running on concrete cause injury? Will zero drop running shoes reduce injury risk? Can you skip eating before runs? Is strength training protective against injury? What can you do to mitigate injury risk? This episode is sponsored by Final Surge. Whether you are a running coach or an athlete, start your new year off strong with Final Surge! Final Surge offers training plans for runners of all abilities, as well as a user-friendly platform to track your progress. If you are a coach, Final Surge provides a comprehensive training platform to develop plans and analyze your ath Go to ⁠⁠https://www.finalsurge.com/ ⁠⁠and use RUNTOTHEFINISH for 10% off your first coaching purchase (monthly or yearly) or RUNTOTHEFINISH for 10% off any training plan purchase.  References: PMID: 38053265 PMID: 29791183 PMID: 34386286 PMID: 26304644 PMID: 22927504 https://journals.lww.com/nsca-scj/Abstract/2020/02000/Influence_of_Gait_Retraining_on_Running_Economy__A.3.aspx https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/jbmr.4658?af=R https://www.doctorsofrunning.com/2024/01/monday-shakeout-can-running-shoes.html Ryan Norris, Mechanical Engineering PE (on explanation of concrete vs asphalt) 💻 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠lauranorrisrunning.com and runtothefinish.com for thousands of free articles on all things running, from training tips to gear reviews.  🎙️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Please rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or follow and comment on Spotify. If you enjoyed this episode, please share with a friend!  👉 Follow us @treadlightlyrunning @runtothefinish and @lauranorrisrunning on Instagram! 

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• 98: Is Sugar Bad for Runners? Dispelling Common Fueling Myths with Cortney Berling, RD, MPH

  You’ve likely heard that high sugar consumption has health risks - so how do you reconcile that with your need to fuel as a runner? Is sugar bad for runners, or is it a necessary fuel source for your fastest running and healthiest self? (Spoiler: it's the latter!) We brought on Cortney Berling, RD, MPH, to dispel common myths about sugar for runners.  Discussion points include: Defining the different types of sugar What’s the difference between using candy and gels on runs? Whole foods vs engineered sports nutrition products Does sugar have the same impact on your blood sugar while running as it does at rest? Do runners need to worry about the health risks of taking sugar in gels? When and how should you fuel your runs? Is it beneficial to combine different types of sugars on your runs? What should runners do about their sugar cravings? Can you train your body to not need sugar during a run? This episode is sponsored by Previnex! Previnex creates clinically effective supplements made with high-quality ingredients. Their probiotic provides 30 million CFUS with six bacteria strains - and unlike other brands, their probiotic works! Use the code treadlightly for 15% off your first order at previnex.com. Thank you for Cortney for joining us! Cortney Berling is a registered dietitian focused on working with runners and female athletes. You can connect with Cortney on Instagram: eatwell.run better or work with her at https://www.eatwellrunbetter.com/roadto262. 💻 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠lauranorrisrunning.com and runtothefinish.com for thousands of free articles on all things running, from training tips to gear reviews.  🎙️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Please rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or follow and comment on Spotify. If you enjoyed this episode, please share with a friend!  👉 Follow us @treadlightlyrunning @runtothefinish and @lauranorrisrunning on Instagram! 

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• 97: Should You Run Everyday? What Running Coaches Think of Run Streaks

  We take an informed deep dive on run streaks. Who benefits from run streaks (if anyone)? What are the risks and drawbacks? Are there alternative goals you can set?  Discussion points include: What defines a running streak? Why are running streaks so popular? What are the drawbacks of run streaks? When should you stop a running streak? How to safely do a run streak  Alternative activity streaks What to do if you feel like you need to run every day If you enjoyed this episode, you may also like: 24: The Science of Overtraining 82: Hybrid Training as Health Training with Dr Alyssa Olenick 83: What Happens to Your Body after a Marathon 90: How to Prevent Bone Stress Fractures with Dr. Nathan Carlson 96: Why You Should Warm-Up Before Runs and How to Do It This episode is sponsored by Final Surge. Whether you are a running coach or an athlete, start your new year off strong with Final Surge! Final Surge offers training plans for runners of all abilities, as well as a user-friendly platform to track your progress. If you are a coach, Final Surge provides a comprehensive training platform to develop plans and analyze your athlete's workouts. Go to ⁠⁠https://www.finalsurge.com/ ⁠⁠and use RUNTOTHEFINISH for 10% off your first coaching purchase (monthly or yearly) or RUNTOTHEFINISH for 10% off any training plan purchase.  💻 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠lauranorrisrunning.com and runtothefinish.com for thousands of free articles on all things running, from training tips to gear reviews.  🎙️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Please rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or follow and comment on Spotify. If you enjoyed this episode, please share with a friend!  👉 Follow us @treadlightlyrunning @runtothefinish and @lauranorrisrunning on Instagram! 

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