A to Z Running

Erin Kunst, massage therapist, marathoner, trail runner, and ultra marathoner, among other things, joins the show to talk about returning from hip labrum surgery to run a lifetime best marathon 15 months later and what it took to make such a feat possible. To learn about coaching services with AtoZrunning, visit https://atozrunning.com/coaching

The best part about running news lately is that there's been a little bit of everything! If you want track, we've got Grand Slam and Diamond League both in full swing. If you want roads, we've got record-setting Marathon Majors and US road circuit. If you want shenanigans and controversy… yep. We've got that, too.To learn about our coaching services, check out https://atozrunning.com/coaching

If you didn't know the name John Korir before this year's Boston Marathon, it might be because you weren't paying attention when he won Chicago last year in under 2:03. But it also might be because plenty of talented runners show occasional moments of glory. It's when a runner repeats the performance on the big stage that spectators start to wonder: are we seeing the rise of the next marathon king? Let's take a closer look and find out.For more, visit atozrunning.com

What will it take to bring back track, as the saying goes? Michael Johnson's new Grand Slam Track series has staked its reputation on the idea that they can bring new audiences to track and field. The recipe? Money and fame, apparently. But more importantly, the first installment of Grand Slam has come and gone, and we get to tell you all about it!

Is 2 hours of exercise a day enough movement? Does light actually matter for health? Why is everyone obsessed with cold plunges right now? As we wrap up our discussion about Casey Means' book Good Energy, we'll be tackling these and other questions about areas outside of food that fuel our energy.For more, visit atozrunning.com

If you're betting on a race, would you bet on the runner who started 100 meters behind everyone else? In what has swiftly become one of the most competitive 10,000m events in the world, the TEN features the fastest distance runners the US has to offer in addition to an outstanding selection of international talent. That's why it was even more impressive when Telahun Bekele, despite literally starting the race 100m behind everyone else, found himself vying for the win with one lap to go. And that is only one of the exciting occurrences in this week's running news.More at atozrunning.com

What does it look like to fuel well? Is it the perfect diet? Is it all or nothing? Is it really just a food thing? To continue our discussion about Good Energy by Casey Means, we tackle the 6 most influential areas and share specific recommendations to minimize bad energy and maximize good.For more, visit atozrunning.com

In recent running news: Jakob Ingebrigtsen made history yet again at the world indoor championships in Nanjing. In fact, this latest accomplishment is so rare that only one other runner has ever done it before. Is this finally enough to settle the question? Is Ingebrigtsen the best? We'll break it down, and you can decide for yourself.

In recent running news: Jane Hedengren breaks multiple high school records. NCAA Nationals features legends and legendary upsets. One of the greatest half marathoners in history has been suspended. Don't miss the latest running news brought to you by AtoZrunning.

Today on AtoZrunning:Did we get energy wrong? Despite incredible medical innovations in recent decades, some health concerns continue to rise. We want to take some time to talk about health and healthy habits. To do that, we took a look at a recent publication on the topic, Good Energy by Casey Means.For training, coaching, and other services, visit https://atozrunning.com/coaching

In the world of running: Ingebrigtsen is, quote, “loaded with training”. Who sets national records 8 years after retirement? How fast should you be able to run 1 mile? Brought to you by AtoZrunning, atozrunning.com

Today on AtoZrunning:We react to an outstanding comment in a Hobbs Kessler interview about the costs and benefits of training. In the world of running, Tokyo Marathon served upsets by upstarts as well as title defenses all in one race. The last little bit of indoor track action in the US was once again dramatic, if not earth-shattering. And if you can name one thing about either the men's or women's US half marathon champs, you'll be in the minority. For training, coaching, and other services, visit https://atozrunning.com/coaching

Today on AtoZrunning:We take a look at the role that muscle strength plays in longevity. In the world of running, records continue to drop like lead weights. The US indoor championships introduced some fresh faces. And can you guess the last time a half marathon record was broken by THIS MUCH? For training, coaching, and other services, visit https://atozrunning.com/coaching

Today on AtoZrunning:We wrap up our series on getting started/restarted by talking about how we should expect to feel, from fatigue to soreness to aches and pains. In the world of running, SO MUCH HAPPENED that we aren't even sure how to tease it! Want to guess how many world records fell in the last two weeks? Then there's Shelby Houlihan's return and all the talk around that. We just need to get this started! For training, coaching, and other services, visithttps://atozrunning.com/coaching

Today on AtoZrunning: We continue our series on restarting, this time discussing motivation–why it's hard and what we can do about it. In the world of running, indoor track season is already exciting with a world record and a notorious yet heralded return. Also, what's the current status of creatine supplementation?  For training, coaching, and other services, visit https://atozrunning.com/coaching

Today on AtoZrunning: We begin a series on getting started and restarted. What challenges do we face, and how do we overcome them? We'll start by talking about the first priority. In the world of running, Houston was bonkers! Do you know which legendary 18-year-old US record just fell? Also, it's a new year, and that means new decisions in the pro running scene. We've got the scoop on some of the biggest. And the longest daily running streak just came to an end. We have thoughts to share. For training, coaching, and other services, visit https://atozrunning.com/coaching

Today on AtoZrunning: Stephanie Penny, physical therapist and back specialist,  joins us again to talk about returning to running after back injury and treatments that can help. In the world of running, Beatrice Chebet closed out 2024 with one more dose of insanity. And if you were curious just how amazing 2024 was for distance running, we've got a list of all the records that were broken!  For training, coaching, and other services, visit https://atozrunning.com/coaching

Today on AtoZrunning: PT and back specialist Stephanie Penny joins us to discuss how common running injuries may actually be back problems AND what we can do about it. In the world of running, what happens when we take 12 weeks off? A recent experiment boasts encouraging results. To wrap up the year, we both share our top 3 world of running moments from 2024. Bonus points if you can guess any of them!  For training, coaching, and other services, visit https://atozrunning.com/coaching

Today on AtoZrunning: We wrap up our series on challenging the search engine with our final question: What is effort-based running? In the world of running, global marathon performance has shifted in the last 16 years, but the exact nature of that shift will SHOCK you. A generational achievement marked this year's Footlocker XC Champs. Will it prelude greater things to come? Do you run in the morning or afternoon? Daniel Pink reminds us which is better and why.  For training, coaching, and other services, visit https://atozrunning.com/coaching

Today on AtoZrunning, we target the effects of aging on running performance for this week's search engine challenge. In the world of running, Valencia Marathon was insanely fast. Track season is off with a bang at the Boston opener. Make your prediction now: how fast do you think 60-year-old Anne Gilshinan ran 1 mile? For training, coaching, and other services, visit https://atozrunning.com/coaching

Today on AtoZrunning: We asked the search engine how to run faster. We'll share the top results and our reactions. In the world of running, NCAA XC nationals saw multiple rare and amazing achievements. A new US high school XC record was run. And treadmill running might just become a sanctioned sport! For training, coaching, and other services, visit https://atozrunning.com/coaching

Today on AtoZrunning: We ask the internet what the best running workout is, and we've got the top five answers for you. In the world of running, another world record fell on the roads. NCAA Cross Country regionals had some fascinating moments. And are spray-on shoes the next great shoe innovation?  For training, coaching, and other services, visit https://atozrunning.com/coaching

Today on AtoZrunning: We continue our series about taking on the search engines, this time with the query “How to train for a marathon”. In the world of running, more news about Kenya, and it keeps getting stranger. Grant Fisher, two-time Olympic medalist and US record holder in everything, is apparently not very talented. And a recent study attempted to reveal the effects of receiving realtime feedback on specific running mechanics markers. Any guesses?  For training, coaching, and other services, visit https://atozrunning.com/coaching

Today on AtoZrunning: Have you ever searched the internet for running advice? We kick off a new series where we search common running topics and react to the search engines' top suggestions. In the world of running, world records and fast running are all but guaranteed in Valencia, and this half marathon fell right in line. The question around doping allegations continues to grow. We'll help you make sense of it all. And in case you weren't aware, there's a world record for running a marathon in high heels, and a man tried to break it in Chicago.  For training, coaching, and other services, visit https://atozrunning.com/coaching

Today on AtoZrunning: We discuss best post-race practices, some of which you'll like, and some you won't! Parker Valby finally signed a pro deal. What took so long? A runner in a recent half marathon died mid-race… until a cardiac nurse behind him saved his life. And Zach won a marathon this weekend, so we'll bug him about that too!  For training, coaching, and other services, visit https://atozrunning.com/coaching

This week on AtoZrunning: We tackle the two biggest opposing approaches to training and discuss which is the better way to train. In the world of running, the Berlin Marathon was DEEP, but Chicago Marathon was FAST. We'll break them both down for you. If you throw enough money at it, can you make track a thing in the US? The inaugural Athlos track meet set out to discover just that.  For training, coaching, and other services, visit https://atozrunning.com/coaching

Today on AtoZrunning: We tackle the big question of whether to reject paces in training and how a runner can become more intuitive. In the world of running, the US 10k road champs saw both familiar and new faces on the podium. We just learned about what might be the longest-standing win-streak in the running world. Can you guess how long it's lasted? And in the headlines, scandal has rocked the ultra world, and it feels like it came straight from the script of the movie Mean Girls.  For training, coaching, and other services, visit https://atozrunning.com/coaching

Today on AtoZrunning: We talked about how far to run; we talked about how fast to run; so this week we wanted to take a moment to reflect on what it takes to be ready to race. In the world of running, the outdoor track season wrapped up with the Diamond League championships, complete with both upsets and double-down defenses. Also, the long-awaited half marathon debut of track sensation Jakob Ingebrigtsen was… well, let's not give away everything in the intro… And in the headlines, BAA announced changes to the 2026 qualifications for the Boston Marathon. For training, coaching, and other services, visit https://atozrunning.com/coaching

Today on AtoZrunning: We're back on the topic of training questions and concerns, this week talking about concerns around pace: am I running too slow? Fast enough? In the world of running, Zurich diamond league showcased exciting rematches and world record attempts. Additional world records were attempted both on the track and roads. For training, coaching, and other services, visit https://atozrunning.com/coaching

Today on AtoZrunning: We tackle a regular topic of conversation for runners: training volumes and adaptations. In the world of running, the Diamond League continues with a world-record scare in the women's steeple. And history was made at the World junior championships by a teenage Norwegian.  For training, coaching, and other services, visit https://atozrunning.com/coaching

This week on AtoZrunning: We discuss what it takes to get better and how the growth formula can help us improve. In the world of running, Olympic champs like Cole Hocker and Emmanuel Wanyonyi stepped back out on the track, and it wasn't all roses. The weekend wrapped up with what is, on paper at least, the most impressive world record in distance running history.  For training, coaching, and other services, visit https://atozrunning.com/coaching

This week on AtoZrunning: We bring you the epic second week and conclusion to the 2024 Olympics. If the first week was exciting, the second week only got better, ending with the most incredible marathon finish in Olympic history.  For coaching and training details and services, visit https://atozrunning.com/coaching

This week on AtoZrunning: We bring you week 1 of the 2024 Olympics and five of the most incredible races you've ever seen (or heard about!). We also answer a listener question about long runs and restless legs For training, coaching, and other services, visit https://atozrunning.com/coaching

This week on AtoZrunning:  We connect the dots between finding fulfillment in challenge and wise training, reflecting on what it means for runners to do hard things. Then, the one and only comprehensive Olympics track preview! Everything you need to know about who's who and when to watch the races!  For training, coaching, and other services, visit https://atozrunning.com/coaching

This week on AtoZrunning:  We take a look at the popular aphorism, do hard things, and reflect on the relationship between expectations, challenge, and running. We answer a listener question about feeling trashed after progression runs. In the world of running, a whole bunch of men fell in a Diamond League mile, and the only ones to apparently miss it were the race officials. Also, Keely Hodgkinson is setting the track ablaze. Will this finally be the year she wins a global title?  For training, coaching, and other services, visit https://atozrunning.com/coaching

This week on AtoZrunning:  We continue last week's discussion, this week taking a look at nutrition for runners. In the world of running, the last stop on the Diamond League before the Olympics, and still more records fell. And from the headlines, does it matter what time of day you run? We'll take a look.

This week on AtoZrunning: We dive into Jason R. Karp's book, “Run your Fat Off” beginning with a discussion about how running impacts your metabolism. In the world of running, the Paris Diamond league included world, area, and national records along with lifetime bests galore and historically deep fields. We have new Olympics updates including unexpected additions to Team USA. And in the headlines, step aside supershoes, it's time for robotic exoskeletons!  For training, coaching, and other services, visit https://atozrunning.com/coaching

This week on AtoZrunning: We talk with Olympic Trials Steeplechase champ Kenneth Rooks about facing reality, visualizing success, and running your own race. In the world of running, part 2 of the US Olympic Trials was, if possible, even MORE exciting! There were major upsets and minor miracles, great tragedies and tiny victories. It was some of the best track and field we have ever watched in a single meet, and we're bringing that excitement to you momentarily.  For training, coaching, and other services, visit https://atozrunning.com/coaching

This week on AtoZrunning: American Record Holder Diego Estrada joins the show again to discuss overtraining and gives insightful advice. We answer a listener question about how to train as a new and growing runner. In the world of running, the US Olympic Trials have begun with Olympic dreams realized and others shattered. In recent headlines, marathons can be quite destructive. This article shares what to look for. For training, coaching, and other services, visit https://atozrunning.com/coaching

This week on AtoZrunning: We discuss overtraining and how incredibly easy it is to find ourselves burned out or injured. We also answer a listener question about heat vs. humidity. In the world of running, more Olympic trials action is underway. And US high schoolers wrapped up the year with a bang. For training, coaching, and other services, visit https://atozrunning.com/coaching

This week on AtoZrunning: We discuss what it means to practice running and where every runner needs to begin each training season. We also answer a listener question about training in super shoes. In the world of running, we've got the highlights from NCAA champs and other track actions. And in the headlines, have you been following the Spring Energy gel debacle? We've got the latest as well as our analysis.  For training, coaching, and other services, visit https://atozrunning.com/coaching

This week on AtoZrunning: We discuss exactly why the record books have been completely rewritten in recent years. We also answer a listener's question about the life of super shoes. In the world of running, the Diamond League ended the early season with a Scandinavian double and a multitude of records! As for high school, a mile record was broken twice at the same meet. And in the headlines, 36 marathons in 36 days would be tough enough without a fatal lung condition.  For training, coaching, and other services, visit https://atozrunning.com/coaching

This week on AtoZrunning: We talk with recent 25k champ Betsy Saina about dealing with discomfort. We also answer a listener question about training adaptations and advantages from heat. In the world of running, the Pre Classic was every bit as exciting as anticipated, from world records to massive rivalries. And from recent headlines, we talk about the performance implications of defecation.  For training, coaching, and other services, visit https://atozrunning.com/coaching

Today on AtoZrunning: We interview recently-crowned 25k champ Diego Estrada about his recent running rebirth. We also answer listener questions about mental race strategies. In the world of running, track action is on fire amid the year of the teenage sensations. How fast do you think you can push a stroller for 1 mile? For training, coaching, and other services, visit https://atozrunning.com/coaching

Today on AtoZrunning: We get an exclusive look at two elites pre-race routine before the US 25k championships. We answer a listener's question about the science of humidity. In the world of running, teenagers appear to be dominating the track on the global scene. Both the men's and women's 25k American records were broken in Grand Rapids. And in recent headlines, cherries, beets, and cranberries are back on the menu! For training, coaching, and other services, visit https://atozrunning.com/coaching

Today on AtoZrunning: We discuss a massive review of the effects of heat and humidity on performance. We also answer a listener question about pre-hydrating before races. In the world of running, as the summer Olympics approach, we learn more about who will be there! As track action continues, we bring some fast times and interesting analysis. In recent headlines, is there a link between personality and running mechanics? For training, coaching, and other services, visit https://atozrunning.com/coaching

Today on AtoZrunning: We take a look at the physics of wind to consider why it does what it does to runners and what we might want to do about that. We also answer a listener question about Marathon training. In the world of running, track action continues with more records. Any guesses how fast a 76-year old can run a marathon? We've got the scoop from London. And in recent headlines, NIL deals continue, and a particular high schooler caught our attention. For training, coaching, and other services, visit https://atozrunning.com/coaching

Today on AtoZrunning: We interview recent Olympic qualifier Dakotah Lindwurm about three things that carried her from a division 2 walk-on to an Olympian. We also answer a listener question about when runners hit their physical peak. In the world of running, London Marathon was windy, and it definitely showed but not for everyone! Xiamen kicked off the Diamond League, and it was thrilling. And in the headlines, Negative Nick is real, and about 160,000 people hate him. For training, coaching, and other services, visit https://atozrunning.com/coaching

This week on AtoZrunning: We finish our series on wise decisions by taking a close look at ways to manage energy, emotion, and stress. We also answer a listener question about cool down jogs after hard efforts and races. In the world of running, Boston Marathon was a nail-biter but for two totally different reasons between the men and women. College kids continue to assault the records boards. And from the headlines, Strava is being called into question yet again. For training, coaching, and other services, visit https://atozrunning.com/coaching

Today on AtoZrunning: We continue examining wise decisions, this week looking at conscious awareness and the dangers of outside influences on our decision-making. We also answer a listener question about running hills in preparation for hilly races. In the world of running, Arcadia is swiftly becoming the high school distance running mecca. The US 10-mile road championships was a record-breaking thriller. And from the headlines, being cold has a much bigger effect on endurance performance, a recent study shows. For training, coaching, and other services, visit https://atozrunning.com/coaching

Today on AtoZrunning: We begin a series on Loehr and Ohlsson's Wise Decisions, focusing first on what they call reality-distorting mechanisms, otherwise known as the lies we tell ourselves. We answer a listener question about shoe rotations and how to navigate shoes that feel great vs. shoes that feel flat. In the world of running, the world cross country championships were as full of blood, sweat, and tears as cross country ought to be. We've got a recap and analysis to share. Other weekend highlights include a new college athlete's NIL deal and another high school record. From the recent headlines, we share an article about when to begin preparing for your next marathon.  For training, coaching, and other services, visit https://atozrunning.com/coaching