Train Smart Run Strong

May is on the podcast today to help spread her positivity and love of running. May is truly a light in the running community as she shares all the ups (and downs!) of her running journey in the most authentic and inspiring way. You can follow May's journey on instagram and tiktok @may.elix !

Today we are joined by Dr. Carl Bescoby, also known as "The Injury Psychologist", for a phenomenal episode discussing one of the most important aspects of being injured: the mental side. This is a must-listen for any runner who has ever been injured before, is currently injured, or just wants to build a smarter system to help deal with potential injuries.You can find Carl on Instagram at @theinjurypsychologist

Amanda Katz is on the podcast today and we don't hold back. We discuss a range of topics... trigger warning *** a lot of it is us openly discussing our previous eating disorders/disordered eating tendencies, exercise addiction, as well as pilates vs. yoga vs. strength training, and how we feel about all the new research on women. You can find Amanda on instagram and threads @amanda_katzz ; and on tiktok @coachamandakatz

Vicky is joined by Latoya Shauntay Snell in this podcast episode where they break down Latoya's amazing story about how she became a runner and how she navigates having a large platform on social media.Make sure you follow Latoya at:Instagram: @iamlshauntay, @runningfatchef, and @rfcpodThreads: @iamlshauntay, @runningfatchefTiktok: @iamlshauntayFacebook: Running Fat ChefTwitter: @iamlshauntayLinkedIn: Latoya Shauntay SnellAdditionally, Latoya has NEW merch! Check it out at:https://www.bonfire.com/store/rfcshop/

Treg and Vicky catch up on their weeks and how marathon training is going. Then they discuss how and when to introduce speed workouts into a training plan.

Vicky is joined by Sports Dietitian Holley Samuel on today's episode. They dive into all things fueling, and Holley goes into detail about why it's important for runners to fuel. Make sure you follow Holley on Instagram, Tiktok and Youtube at @holleyfuelednutrition !

Treg and Vicky welcome the (in)famous Coach Nick on the podcast today where they discuss Nick's running journey, how he struggled with burnout, and how he ended up re-finding his love for running.

Treg and Vicky recap their most recent races and give a little update on how training for their respective marathons are going. They discuss Treg's infamous race curse, Vicky's therapy updates, and hot takes (kinda...)

Treg and Vicky read out your 2024 running wins (thank your for the submissions!) and are extremely inspired by everything you've overcome this past year. It's been an awesome season 2 of the pod, see you in the new year!

Treg and Vicky discuss everything you need to know about bone stress injuries including how to determine if you have one, treatment protocols, and prevention tips!

Treg and Vicky discuss their recent race experiences which leads them down a path of discussing important topics like how determine if you're fueling enough and what to do when those negative thoughts hit during a race.

Treg and Vicky discuss piriformis syndrome and hamstring tendinopathy in today's episode. This discussion starts at 18:23 after Treg and Vicky recap their weeks.

Treg and Vicky continue the common running injury series today discussing patellar tendinopathy and ITB pain in runners.

The second episode of the common running injury series! Before Treg and Vicky dive into "everything you need to know about shin splints" they also discuss their respective training cycles and upcoming races.

Treg and Vicky discuss the first topic in the new "common running injury" series where each week they will review different injuries that most runners experience. Vicky will put up a question box on her instagram each week so check there if you have specific questions! Today is on the plantar fascia, achilles tendon and post tib pain.

Treg and Vicky answer the rest of the marathon questions from last week's episode, and then discuss best taper strategies to make sure you're prepared for race day!

Treg and Vicky discuss what they learned and defining experiences while training for their respective marathons as well as on race day. A must-listen for anyone who has a marathon on their calendar this fall!

Treg and Vicky discuss their plans for season 2 of the podcast, how they both approached running differently on their summer vacations, and *TW* the tragic passing of Olympic runner Rebecca Cheptegei as well as important conversations around keeping women safe in the running community. If you or anyone you know has experienced domestic abuse please refer to the National Domestic Violence hotline: https://www.thehotline.org/ Additional resources as discussed in our show: Tirop's Angels @tirops_angels on IG

Treg and Vicky discuss the mini 10k, weight gain during marathon training, and how to keep the sport of running accessible and affordable. TW: Treg and Vicky discuss eating disorders in this episode. We completely understand if this isn't for you!

Treg and Vicky discuss down weeks and the upcoming mini 10k before diving into myths part 2. They then go over their wins for the week which includes hot dogs and therapy.

Treg and Vicky talk about their long weekends and then start busting some common myths in the running community.

Treg and Vicky discuss a range of topics including rescuing cats in Barbados, a stray dog seen while running, choosing the bear, and everything you need to know about how to prepare for summer running! If you're interested in helping the Ocean Acres Animal Sanctuary, check out their website and Instagram page: https://www.oceanacresanimalsanctuary.org/ @oceanacresanimals

Treg and Vicky discuss Vicky's recent 10k that she raced watchless (gasp!), Tregue's, hot dogs, and how Treg trained for a marathon on a plant-based diet.

Treg and Vicky are back for another episode where they only talk about pigeons for a very short amount of time (womp womp) because they have much more interesting topics to cover!

Treg and Vicky are back and covering a variety of topics including their thoughts on banditing a race, Vicky's obsession with pigeons, something about PVC pipes (??) and how to get through a running injury.

We cover a range of topics in this episode - starting with a quick discussion on what your training can look like after a big race, we break down some scandals surrounding the Boston Marathon (as per usual), and end with a game of Vicky Trivia to celebrate her upcoming birthday.

The infamous Jersey City half/marathon race recap that we've been waiting for! Treg and Vicky spend the majority of the episode detailing how they both felt before/during/after the Jersey City race this past weekend, detailing Treg's incredible PR and BQ and in contrast, Vicky's panic attack at mile 3. This episode is truly for everyone! We hope you enjoy :)

Possibly the most chaotic intro ever. We'll blame it on the taper. Today's subjects include: - how we met - NYC marathon 2022 - Jersey City half and marathon - technical difficulties :) Follow @trainsmartrunstrong on instagram for more!