Podcast appearances and mentions of jonathan beverly

In this episode of Run with Fitpage, we had the former editor-in-chief of the PodiumRunner magazine, and the current Senior Running Editor of Outside, Jonathan Beverly. Jonathan is an avid runner with expertise in running shoes — having tried and reviewed almost every shoe model in the world. Our host Vikas discusses with Jonathan all about running shoes, right from minimalistic to super-shoes.Jonathan Beverly's passion is to help others experience the joy of training, competing, and being fit and fully alive. The author of Your Best Stride and Run Strong, Stay Hungry, Jonathan served as editor-in-chief of Running Times for 15 years and PodiumRunner for three. A lifelong runner himself, he has coached runners of all levels, from beginners to marathoners, and high school athletes to masters competitors. To find Jonathan, log on to www.jonathanbeverly.com. Read all articles by Jonathan here: www.outsideonline.com/byline/jonathan-beverly/About the hostVikas hosts this weekly podcast and enjoys nerding over-exercise physiology, nutrition, and endurance sport in general.  He aims to get people to get out and 'move'.  When he is not working, he is found running, almost always.  He can be found on nearly all social media channels but Instagram is preferred:)Reach out to Vikas:Instagram: @vikas_singhhLinkedIn: Vikas SinghTwitter: @vikashsingh1010Subscribe To Our Newsletter For Weekly Nuggets of Knowledge!

In this episode we talk to Jonathan Beverly, Head Football Coach at Providence Christian. Coach Beverly is starting his 2nd season as a head coach.

#130 - The website Podium Runner is a great running website. I consider it one of a runner's best resources. This is in part due to Editor-in-Chief Jonathan Beverly's hard work and diligence. He and his staff continue to release great articles and opinion pieces of interest to runners of all abilities. One opinion piece in particular had me emailing him to get him on my show. His: Why Boston's Qualifying System Fails Runners is something that needs to be discussed in more running circles and I hope we added to the conservation. Jonathan and I also talk about the current trends towards fast running addiction and Jonathan's own running history. Also, don't miss this week's Tales of the Trail that includes Olympic Coverage and next week's Badwater 135 2021 race. All links will be on the website at: www.martharunstheworld.com You can contact me at: martharunstheworld@gmail.com

Running isn’t always forgiving. Between injuries, mental ruts, and the curve balls life sometimes throws at us, finding long term success and remaining engaged in the sport can be incredibly difficult, and Sinead Haughey talks with Jonathan Beverly about his book Run Strong, Stay Hungry, in this encore from 2017. The book reveals the habits and mentalities of more than 50 veteran runners who are still running fast decades after they started. A writer for Runner’s World, Podium Runner, and lifetime runner himself, Jonathan will give us a peek into the lives of runners like Bill Rodgers, Deena Kastor, and Joan Benoit Samuelson to show us what it takes to avoid burnout and achieve longevity in the sport – both physically and mentally. Quotes by Jonathan: “The physical burnout usually comes because of a lack of variety: doing the same thing and the same type of training over and over again.” “People overcomplicate it: always having a detailed training plan, hitting certain splits – it becomes obsessive…and when that happens, either you’re doing it all or you’re failing.” “Gary Allen talks about how a recipe has to be followed exactly: if you don’t have half a teaspoon of baking soda, things are going to blow up….But a chef knows that you put a little bit in and see what happens.”

Special guest Jonathan Beverly gives his testimony and a view into what his life was like as a young man to now, Jonathan and Meeks dive into the concept of grace, and discuss the differences and similarities between faith and spirituality. Follow the show on YouTube here!

Jonathan Beverly was our guest and special host for our 12th Episode.  Jonathan flipped the script on the Docs.  Instead of being interviewed, he took the role of the journalist interviewing our podcasters,  Dr. Rob, Dr. Matt, Dr. Michael and Dr. Paul.  He asked about the changes to runners and patients in this pandemic affected world.  He followed up with  questions about the current injuries they're actively treating during COVID19.  He pivoted towards how the new technologies in shoes affect the runners.  He asked each doctor's opinions about how the technologies are affecting patients' bodies, in term of health advantages and injuries.  In addition, he solicited our experts' opinions on how they influence their patient's foot gear decision making

How to Apply Elite Training to Your Running Four keys to interpreting and adapting elite training plans to fit your experience and ability. Jonathan Beverly  https://www.podiumrunner.com/training/how-to-apply-elite-training-to-your-running/  February 25, 2020  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/andy-noise/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/andy-noise/support

Maybe everything I've ever said about minimalist footwear, or natural movement, or barefoot running is wrong, and if you try any of those things, you're going to get hurt. Let's find out on today's episode of The MOVEMENT Movement podcast with my friend Jonathan Beverly, long time editor of running times magazine, author of Your Best Stride, and now editor of podiumrunner.com. If you have a question that you would like me to answer, just drop me an email at Move@JointheMovementMovement.com. Visit the website at JointheMovementMovement.com.

Now more than over, runners of all ages and interests have opportunities to be the best they can be. No longer are the days of a small handful of elites that make up the only competitive runners. Today, if you want to be a competitive runner, you can. As a lifestyle, a hobby, or a profession, you decide how serious to take your sport. One reason this is possible is the access to running tools. Especially for long distance events, all the training information is available. Marathoners and coaches are typically willing to share their training “secrets.” Books, training gear, coaching sessions and more are available to anyone who is interested. With the running community as strong as ever, there are also more running niches that you can be a part of. Obstacle course events, ultramarathons, long-distance relays, and trail races are just some examples. You don’t need to qualify for Boston to prove that you love running and that you are good at it. With all that said, running will always be about what you can do, based on your life situations. Being a competitive runner is a mindset, not a race time or place. Being competitive is fun, it’s a challenge, and it’s fulfilling. When you choose to be competitive, running stops becoming a chore and starts becoming a challenge. Choose challenge.  Your life, Your Best Jonathan Beverly is the Editor-in-Chief of Podium Runner, an author, a coach, and a lifelong runner. But to him, more than all of that, he is also a father. Throughout his life his priorities have changed occasionally, like they do for all of us, but for the last 18 years, his number one priority has been his children.  On today’s Running for Real podcast, Jonathan gives insight to our running goals, our priorities and how to come to terms with the balance between the two. He talks about what he found when he studied a group of elites for the five weeks leading up to their marathon, including what they ate, how far they ran, and more. Tune in or read on to be a faster version of you.  Your Individual Potential Nearly everyone’s potential is limited to more than their genetics and muscle makeup. If running is the number one priority in your life, if you want to be the best at all costs, and if you have the determination to do so, than you just might be an elite runner. However, if that sentence didn’t describe you, you still have wonderful opportunities to be great. For most of us, running doesn’t show up till 2,3, or 27 on our list of priorities. Since that is the case, STOP setting silly goals or day dreaming about how good you could be if all the stars aligned. Your goals ought to be based on your priorities, not someone else's.  Of course, it is okay to dream, encouraged in fact. But if being the best runner you could possibly be meant you had to give up your beautiful family, your dream job, or any number of other things you value, would you still want to be that runner. Probably not.  How to Set Goals So how should you set goals then? Jonathan says it begins with being brutally honest. What are your limitations? What are some things that come before running? What aspects of running do you enjoy most? If you love running for the social connections, don’t be so concerned about setting goals that take away from that. And if running is your precious time to yourself, don’t feel obligated to say yes to a running group.  Discover what it is you want from running. Set a base goal, and then go from there. Maybe you just want to be able to run eight miles on any given day. Add loftier goals only after getting to that point. Be honest with yourself and you won’t ever feel let down. Consistency  When Jonathan studied a group of elites five weeks before the Boston marathon, he found that they didn’t have particularly impressive workouts, but they did consistently put in the miles. The impressive part was the day after day workout commitment. Like all of us, they had good days and bad days, recovery days and hill days. But every day, they got out the door to run. This is the best lesson we can learn from great runners. If you want to be competitive, to be the best runner you can be, the only way you can find out is if you get out there.  Decide what you want to be, organize your priorities, be honest with yourself, and then challenge yourself to get out there every day to see what you can become.   Resources: (book) Your Best Stride https://www.amazon.com/dp/1623368979/ (book) Run Strong, Stay Hungry https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1937715698/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i1 Jonathan’s Website Desi Linden on Instagram Tina’s Article on Podium Runner Thank you to Bodyhealth, Athletic Greens, and Tribe for being the wonderful sponsors of this episode of The Running For Real Podcast.   If you are struggling to recover quick enough from your training, my little secret is to use BodyHealth Perfect Amino to get you there. It contains all the essential amino acids, and is very easy for your body to use and begin the repair process. Even if you are pregnant or breastfeeding this product works great for you and your baby. Click the link and use code TINAMUIR10 for 10% off. Athletic Greens is a simple and easy way to get 75 vitamins, minerals, and whole food source ingredients. Just to help my immune system be stronger and greater! It is so simple to do and it taste good as well. Now you can get a free travel pack with 20 servings with your first purchase, Visit here to learn more! Tribe is the leading all natural sports brand in the UK. They have a range of 20 different energy bars, protein bars, and protein snacks. Through their charity foundation they have raised money to fight human trafficking, which I absolutely LOVE their charity side. It is vegan, gluten and dairy free with 100% natural ingredients. If you use code TINAMUIR here, you can claim a €2 first sample box when you subscribe to Tribe. For my UK listeners!   Thanks for Listening! I hope you enjoyed today's episode. To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Join the Running for Real Facebook Group and share your thoughts on the episode (or future guests you would like to hear from) Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, or Pinterest. To help out the show: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews will really help me climb up the iTunes rankings and I promise, I read every single one. Not sure how to leave a review or subscribe, you can find out here. Thank you to Jonathan, I look forward to hearing your thoughts on the show.  

Jonathan is the author of Your Best Stride, former editor of Running Times, running coach, and lifelong runner. In Your Best Stride, he discusses running form and biomechanics, and his search for common ground among the world's top coaches, biomechanical researchers, physicians, and physical therapists.   IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT:         * Is there such a thing as a right way to run?         * Hip flexibility, glute strength and inhibition - the top reasons preventing runners from achieving their best running form         * The few form cues that are actually worth using in your running         * Everyday habits and how they affect running form         * Is a high cadence really all that necessary?         * What's the experts' consensus on running shoes? SHOWNOTES: https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts116/   THAT TRIATHLON SHOW HOMEPAGE: www.thattriathlonshow.com   SPONSORS: Precision Hydration - One-size doesn't fit all when it comes to hydration. Take Precision Hydration's FREE sweat test and learn how you should hydrate. Use the discount code THATTRIATHLONSHOW and get your first box for free!  Stac - The Stac Zero is the world's quitest bike trainer. No noise and no tire wear, since it doesn't even touch the tire! It is also very portable and affordable. Even more so when using the discount code TTS20 for 20% off when you buy your Stac Zero (any of the models).    LINKS AND RESOURCES:         *  Jonathan's website         *  "Your Best Stride" - book by Jonathan Beverly         *  Dysfunctional movement patterns, injuries and reduced performance with James Dunne | EP#45         *  Running form, biomechanics, shoes, and myths part 1 with Dr. Thomas Hughes | EP#110         *  Running form, biomechanics, shoes, and myths part 2 with Dr. Thomas Hughes | EP#111         * STAC Zero variable resistance trainer - special preorder offer         *  Are athletes winning the war on cramp? RATE AND REVIEW: If you enjoy the show, please help me out by subscribing, rating and reviewing: www.scientifictriathlon.com/rate/   CONTACT: Want to send feedback, questions or just chat? Email me at mikael@scientifictriathlon.com or connect on Twitter - my handle is @SciTriat.

Jonathan Beverly is our guest for this Mountain Land Running Medicine Podcast. Jonathan is a writer, photographer, coach, lifetime runner and expert in running shoes and the running industry. He served as editor of Running Times from 2000-2015, and is the author of Your Best Stride (Rodale, 2017) and Run Strong, Stay Hungry (Velopress, 2017).

Jonathan Beverly is a lifetime runner, coach, and student of the sport. The editor-in-chief of Running Times for 15 years, he is the author of Your Best Stride and Run Strong, Stay Hungry, which is the topic of our discussion today. How can you run, and even race, into old age and stay healthy doing it?   Buy Jonathan's latest book: Run Strong, Stay Hungry: 9 Keys to Staying in the Race   Check out the Show Notes at www.consummateathlete.com   Subscribe and Rate on Itunes (please!) - https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/consummate-athlete-podcast/id1100471297?mt=2   Support the Podcast via Wide Angle Podium -> http://wideanglepodium.com/category/consummate-athlete/

Last summer in episode 56 of the podcast we had on Jonathan Beverly who is a writer at Runner's World and an author of a few running books. He has a new book out called Run Strong Stay Healthy. This book is a great resource for any runner who is interesting in making running a lifetime habit. Most runners end up quitting the sport, but there are several who make it a lifetime habit. Jonathan found 9 keys to focus on to make running a part of your life for life. We talk to Jonathan about those keys and what you can do to stay running.    We had you on episode 56 to talk about your book Your Best Stride, and now you have a new book out called Run Strong Stay Hungry, can you tell the listeners what this book is about? Keep running for life Care about your running and performance How did you collect the data for this book? Started with people knew who had been running for a lifetime Started young and running as masters Why do people stop running? Injuries  Life changes No longer competitive or PR's I personally stopped a few times either for injuries or life changes but kept coming back.  How many stories do you run into like mine where people fall away from it in different seasons of their life and then come back to it? Several stories, but several wish they could, but don't for several reasons When looking at why people quit running, Do you find it different between mid-pack runners vs elite runners? Mid-packers have an advantage over elites Non-elites our competition is relative vs. elites ran to win When you started thinking about the idea for this book and researching, was there anything that you discovered that really shocked you? Most of the people who continue running tend to run by feel, expected they would be more discipline You mentioned key 3. In the book, you list the 9 keys to stay in the race. Do you find one of these 9 to be a key component that everything points back to? Most who ran for life fell into most of the key areas Those who do have a plan are willing to use it as a rough guide Run by feel helps make you a student of the sport One of the keys you have is making it a habit, with the New Year there are people who start the year with a run streaks, do you find streaks helpful or not? Both Most are anti-streaks Habits are built when it becomes regular Not am I going to run today, when am I going to run What advice do you have for making it a habit? Learn to enjoy a run alone Getting anything in is better than nothing Never a bad idea to go for a 30-minute run Do these lifetime runners work a social aspect into their routine? Yes, most occasionally enjoyed a run with other people Connections to sport with other runners When I was younger racing and the competition kept me interested. Now it is running with friends and helping others with coaching that keeps me interested. The big difference now is I am very much a student of the sport. I go to clinics, I read constantly and I am always trying to learn more. Can you talk about how being a student of the sport can have an impact? Learn about the sport and training To run by feel you need to be a student of the sport Being a student adds to the interest Let’s look at technology. there are things like GPS watches and Starva. I could imagine in some ways this may hurt long-term participation but it could also help it by connecting you with others in your community and creating introductions. How do these new technologies have an impact? Community aspect is great Comparing yourself can hurt You are a high school coach yourself. How did writing this book change you, do you do anything different in your coaching now? Can work to become better Reward and praise progress over results There are some aspects of this book that can help you stay healthy, what are some of the keys you learned? Trust your body, trust yourself In tune with their bodies Resources www.jonathanbeverly.com Jonathan on Twitter Your Best StrideRun Strong Stay Hungry

Have you ever worried if/when you will have to stop running?  Have you had a lull in your training regime and want to get back to your running self? Jonathan Beverly, a lifetime runner, photographer, writer and coach teaches us about the 9 keys to lifelong running.  He interviews over 50 runner to find out what the common threads are to stay motivated and loving running.  He compiles these in his new book, Run Strong Stay Hungry, 9 Keys to Staying in the Race.

What do you think running is going to look like for you 10-15 years into the future? Many of us can't imagine running ceasing to be a part of our lives. Yet for a variety of reasons, there are plenty of people who take off their running shoes for the last time each year. In his new book, Run Strong Stay Hungry, Jonathan Beverly shares his interviews with many life-long runners in an attempt to learn what it takes to keep running for a lifetime. Full show notes, including links to purchase the book, can be found at http://DizRuns.com/504 This episode is sponsored by Health IQ. Get a reduced rate on life insurance, simply because you’re a runner, by visiting http://HealthIQ.com/dizruns Love the show? Check out the support page for ways you can help keep the Diz Runs Radio going strong! http://dizruns.com/support Become a Patron of the Show! Visit http://Patreon.com/DizRuns to find out how. Get Your Diz Runs Radio Swag! http://dizruns.com/magnet Subscribe to the Diz Runs Radio Find Me on an Apple Device http://dizruns.com/itunes Find Me on an Android http://dizruns.com/stitcher Find Me on SoundCloud http://dizruns.com/soundcloud Please Take the Diz Runs Radio Listener Survey http://dizruns.com/survey Win a Free 16-Week Training Plan Enter at http://dizruns.com/giveaway Join The Tribe If you’d like to stay up to date with everything going on in the Diz Runs world, become a member of the tribe! The tribe gets a weekly email where I share running tips and stories about running and/or things going on in my life. To get the emails, just sign up at http://dizruns.com/join-the-tribe The tribe also has an open group on Facebook, where tribe members can join each other to talk about running, life, and anything in between. Check out the group and join the tribe at https://www.facebook.com/groups/thedizrunstribe/

Running isn’t always forgiving. Between injuries, mental ruts, and the curve balls life sometimes throws at us, finding long term success and remaining engaged in the sport can be incredibly difficult, and that’s why Jonathan Beverly’s new book is one every runner needs to read. The book is called Run Strong, Stay Hungry, and it reveals the habits and mentalities of more than 50 veteran runners who are still running fast decades after they started.   A writer for Runner’s World and lifetime runner himself, Jonathan will give us a peek into the lives of runners like Bill Rodgers, Deena Kastor, and Joan Benoit Samuelson to show us what it takes to avoid burnout and achieve longevity in the sport - both physically and mentally. P.S. Jonathan was kind enough to offer two lucky winners a signed copy of Run Strong, Stay Hungry! If you’re interested, head on over to runnersconnect.net/giveaway. The contest will end at 12am EST November 2nd, 2017, so be sure to enter fast!

For a lot of runners, what started as a way to get in shape or lose a few pounds turns into a lifelong passion. Soon, you're going on running retreats and flying across the country to run a marathon. What did we do with all of our free time before running?! Alas, not every runner gets to experience a lifetime of running bliss. Some of us over train, burn out, or get so injured that we simply give up. But I will not let that happen to you! Instead, let's learn from lifelong competitors who are still running after decades of workouts, long runs, and races. These are athletes that have discovered the secret to unlocking a lifetime of racing, trail runs, and workouts (in other words... a lifetime of FUN!). And Jonathan Beverly interviewed 50 of them to help you run for decades. In his new book Run Strong, Stay Hungry: 9 Keys to Staying in the Race, Jonathan Beverly discusses the universal principles that promote lifelong running. He spoke with 50 "lifetime competitors" like: Deena Kastor (American Record holder in the marathon and half-marathon) Bill Rodgers (4x winner of the Boston Marathon) Joan Benoit Samuelson (former marathon World Record holder) But more importantly, he interviewed a lot of normal runners! Not just Olympians or previous Boston Marathon winners - but average runners who don't have elite genetics. That's why this podcast episode is so important: it's what works for all runners - not just the best runners.

Welcome to Episode 56 of the Final Surge Podcast where today we welcome Jonathan Beverly an author at Runner’s World and is a former Editor at Running Times. Jonathan has recently released the book Your Best Stride. We dig into what your best stride is and how you get there. We have been getting a lot of great feedback over our iOS App and the updated Android App is being worked on as we speak. Make sure you download the app and review it in the App iStore. Also follow us on Twitter and Facebook @FinalSurge. How did you get your start with running? How did you transfer from a high school runner to the editor of Running Times? You have a new book called Your Best Stride. What made you decide to write this book? You have been running since 1980 so you have been around, is there anything you learned while writing this book that really surprised you? Let’s start digging in with upper body and the role it plays. I have a sophomore girl who just joined our team who is a first-time runner. Day one she held her arms way up and pretty much in front of her, can you talk about the role the arm swing plays in our stride? You stress all things starting at the hip, can you talk about how important the hip is? How do we get our hip flexors extended or loosened? How do you make sure you glute bridges are right so you make sure you feel it in your glutes, not your hamstrings? Your Best stride, how does that differ from the best form for all? One thing that is discussed all the time when we are talking about stride is foot strike. How important is foot strike? How can someone with a large overstrike work on their mechanics to fix this? Can you talk about what we are doing for the 22.5 hours a day we are not exercising and how it effects our running? What do you recommend about running shoes and switching them up? If you find a shoe that seems to work should you buy a bunch and stick with it or should you switch them up? When you are going to the running store and they look at you and say you over pronate, what would you recommend? We all want our best stride, what cues can we use to check ourselves while we are running? What are some other things you can briefly tease our listeners with that are included in your book? What are you working on now, any other books you have coming? Final Surge 5 questions in under a minute Favorite endurance/running book? - Road Racing for Serious Runners Current trainers you are wearing? - Topo Fli-lyght 2 Favorite race? - 10 miles Favorite recovery meal or recovery drink? - Peanut butter and honey sandwich Your favorite workout - Tempo run Website Jonathan on Twitter  Your Best Stride

Highlights of Episode 213           Hit the Gym with a Strength Coach Jonathan Beverly, former editor of Running Times and author of "Your Best Stride":  ** his book "Your Best Stride"  ** Myths with Running Form  ** Physical prerequisites for good form ** the role of the hips in running ** The role of strength training for runners      The Coaches Corner with Coach Boyle  Coach Boyle joins me to discuss:  ** Why we should be certified  ** His article, "A Pistol is a One Leg Squat but a One Leg Squat is Not a Pistol"  ** What he's reading right now Complete Sports Conditioning      The Business of Fitness with Results Fitness  Rachel Cosgrove discusses "Marketing Ideas- There are no secrets"   The Functional Movement Systems Segment  Functional Movement Systems Gray Cook goes over "The Importance of Evaluating Ankle Mobility"            "Subscribe at iTunes" and Get Automatic Updates Download the episode here    

Jonathan Beverly is our guest for this Mountain Land Running Medicine Podcast. Jonathan is a writer, photographer, coach, lifetime runner and expert in running shoes and the running industry. He is the author of Your Best Stride (Rodale, June 2017), and served as editor of Running Times from 2000-2015.

Writing, running and the pursuit of your best stride. Not a bad outline for an episode, eh? Coach, author, and the former editor-in-chief of Running Times Jonathan Beverly joins me to talk shoes, technique, and life lessons in this episode Check out the full show notes at https://DizRuns.com/444 Love the show? Check out the support page for ways you can help keep the Diz Runs Radio going strong! http://dizruns.com/support Become a Patron of the Show! Visit http://Patreon.com/DizRuns to find out how. Get Your Diz Runs Radio Swag! http://dizruns.com/magnet Subscribe to the Diz Runs Radio Find Me on an Apple Device http://dizruns.com/itunes Find Me on an Android http://dizruns.com/stitcher Find Me on SoundCloud http://dizruns.com/soundcloud Please Take the Diz Runs Radio Listener Survey http://dizruns.com/survey Win a Free 16-Week Training Plan Enter at http://dizruns.com/giveaway Join The Tribe If you’d like to stay up to date with everything going on in the Diz Runs world, become a member of the tribe! The tribe gets a weekly email where I share running tips and stories about running and/or things going on in my life. To get the emails, just sign up at http://dizruns.com/join-the-tribe The tribe also has an open group on Facebook, where tribe members can join each other to talk about running, life, and anything in between. Check out the group and join the tribe at https://www.facebook.com/groups/thedizrunstribe/

Jonathan Beverly delivers in today's episode. Most sports will benefit from running directly in competition or as part of training. Jonathan has written a book called 'Your Best Running Stride' that pulls together the latest research, practical information from coaches, athletes and therapists and years of his own experience as the editor of Running Times. This is a packed episode with information about running drills, warm-ups, cues and mobility/strength exercises to boost your running ability. Find Jonathan's Book 'Your Best Stride' On Amazon Today Check out the Show Notes at www.consummateathlete.com Subscribe and Rate on Itunes (please!) - https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/consummate-athlete-podcast/id1100471297?mt=2 Please Support the Podcast via Wide Angle Podium -> http://wideanglepodium.com/category/consummate-athlete/

Jonathan Beverly was the editor-in-chief of Running Times for 15 years. He’s run nearly 30 marathons and hundreds of road and trail races around the world. He’s also coached with the New York Road Runners Club, taught several college running classes, and has coached junior and high school track and cross country since 2003. Jonathan’s new book quickly became one of my favorites. Your Best Stride: How to Optimize Your Natural Running Form to Run Easier, Farther, and Faster – with Fewer Injuries is a holistic look at how to run with better form. He does not promote a certain brand of form (like Chi or POSE). He won’t make you run on your forefoot (that’s a big no-no). And he isn’t even gung-ho about “cues” that make you run slightly differently. Instead, the goal is to bring you back to when you were 10 years old. Remember back then? If not, just know that you ran with a lot better form back then. Jonathan is on the podcast today to discuss how to reclaim your youthful, smooth, powerful stride.

What if someone told you there is no “correct” stride? That, just like our fingerprints, everyone’s optimal stride is unique to them? While this goes against the grain of what we runners have been taught, Jonathan Beverly has the proof to back it up. The author of a new book called Your Best Stride, Jonathan is a coach, lifetime runner, and expert in running shoes and the running industry. He writes for Runner’s World and Outside Magazine just to name a few, and he also served as editor of Running Times from 2000-2016. Today Jonathan’s going to share with us some shocking information on the myths surrounding running shoes and what constitutes a perfect stride, how to counter those lifestyle habits detrimental to your stride, and how to master the best stride for you and your performance. Here are some of the topics we’ll discuss today:   Jonathan’s new book Your Best Stride Why there is no “correct” stride Stride signature and preferred movement path Why foot strike is overrated The perils of sitting down and other lifestyle habits How to counter the effects of these habits How to avoid “ruts” Universal form cues all runners should know   Questions Jonathan is asked: 3:48 What is your background and how did you become passionate about running? 6:32 What prompted you to start a writing career centered around running? 9:26 Can you tell us about Your Best Stride and what inspired you to write it? 16:03 Why is foot strike overrated and what should runners focus on instead? 19:30 You argue there is no “correct” stride. Why? 22:37 How does sitting down a lot affect stride? What are some other bad lifestyle habits for stride efficiency? 25:42 How does driving, typing, and scrolling through your phone affect posture and arm carriage? 27:27 How can people counter the effects of these lifestyle habits on their strides? 31:07 What areas of the body should runners focus on strengthening most? 38:01 How does switching up terrain and race distance help improve stride and overall performance? 41:53 Should runners switch the types of shoes they run in regularly? 44:05 What are the myths surrounding running shoes? 47:47 What are some universal form cues all runners should follow? 50:37 Is it more important to strengthen our weak spots than it is to try and consciously change our form? 52:01 How should runners determine which shoes are right for them and their bodies? 54:42 What’s next for you? Quotes by Jonathan:   “The kinetic chain starts at the hips, and if your hips are off, then everything else is going to be off. So the focus needs to move up, and [foot strike] is the consequence of an effective stride - it’s not the cause of it. If you try to correct the consequence without addressing the cause, you end up with a mess.” “You can think of your stride like your voice. I’m hearing you talk now and it’s the first time we’ve talked, but the next time I hear you I’ll recognize you. And you shouldn’t sound like me - you should sound like you. You vocal chords are different, the length of your neck is different, the size of your lungs is different - all of those things go into creating your voice. And it’s the same thing with your stride.” “Because we’ve been sitting so long, a lot of us can’t actually [extend our hips] anymore….If we try, it’s sort of like opening a screen door that only has a hinge one way. If you’re pushing it the other way, you’re going to break the door frame.” “[Running drills] aren’t cueing a certain type of stride - they’re just changing the motion, changing the muscle recruitment so that your body starts noticing that ‘oh, if I use the glute instead of the hamstring, we can go easier and faster’.”   Take a Listen on Your Next Run    Want more awesome interviews and advice? Subscribe to our iTunes channel   Mentioned in this podcast: Book: Your Best Stride by Jonathan Beverly Road Runners Club of America Article: 5 Common Myths About Running Shoes by Jonathan Beverly Run to the Top Interview with Irene Davis Run to the Top Interview with Danny Dreyer Book: The Story of the Human Body by Daniel Lieberman Jonathan’s website Follow Jonathan on Twitter   We really hope you’ve enjoyed this episode of Run to the Top. The best way you can show your support of the show is to share this podcast with your family and friends and share it on your Facebook, Twitter, or any other social media channel you use. If more people who know about the podcast and download the episodes, it means I can reach out to and get through to the top running influencers, to bring them on and share their advice, which hopefully makes the show even more enjoyable for you! -- Thank you to our sponsors for supporting Run to the Top Enter to win a FREE 6-Pack of Perfect Amino from BodyHealth    Send an email to info@pacifichealthlabs.com with the subject line "Run to the Top" and ask for your FREE Accel Gel samples. Don't forget to include your address!    

Dawen Wang joined Christine and I on a July afternoon last summer with percussionist Jonathan Beverly for an afternoon of shear joy! Dawen, from Boston to Hong Kong to Chicago, to Los Angeles the influnces abound. He and Jonathan had only been playing together for 3 months when this was recorded. How amazing!!! Once again, it is in your best interest to go see this man live. We were dancing throughout the show. Be sure to check out his myspace page for touring updates.