With the busy lifestyles that many of us lead, it should come as no surprise that many of us often feel tired and fatigued. Some people turn to caffeine to give them that boost of energy they so desperately need, whereas others will make changes to their lifestyle. The latter is obviously the better option. As well as improving the quantity and quality of sleep and trying to reduce or manage your daily responsibilities, you should also make changes to your diet. Getting the right amount of essential nutrients will keep your energy levels up and make you feel happier within yourself. Continue Reading →
Trevor on Good Day Sacramento
Check it out! I was a guest on Good Day Sacramento to talk about our virtual race the “Social Distancing” Run.
Whole-Body Resistance Band Workout for Runners
As a runner, you want to have strong legs and lots of endurance. Here’s a whole-body resistance band workout that can help improve your running performance and improve your flexibility and balance. Continue Reading →
Healthy And Nutritious One-Pot Dishes Anyone Will Love
Whether you are concerned with eating healthy or not, you’ve likely heard of the one-pot. Maybe the crockpot or slow cooker. Whatever you call the device, they are all virtually the same thing and becoming more and more popular, especially dieters and people trying to eat healthier. This is because these devices not only are family-friendly, make prep easy, and prepare delicious meals, but they are affordable with a versatility that is more than hard to match. They can create everything from healthy, decadent plates of pasta to stews and soups. Continue Reading →
What A Strength And Conditioning Coach Can Do For An Athlete
In the modern age, athletes cannot afford to solely rely on their natural ability for success. Ensuring that they are in tip-top fitness is vitally important. Many athletes who have brilliant natural ability but who lack fitness or work ethic end up not achieving their true potential. Continue Reading →
Q and A with Dathan Ritzenhein
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Dathan Ritzenhein is a three-time Olympian, American Record setter, World Championship Bronze Medalist, and USA Champion.
He ran professionally for 16 years. On May 7th he announced his retirement.
In this episode we bring you a live Q and A session where Dathan answers questions about his career, training tips, and what he would tell his younger self.
Preparing for My First Virtual Marathon
Even though I’ve completed 63 marathons I’d never done a virtual marathon before (and really had no desire to try one). But when the Pittsburgh Marathon was cancelled and offered the virtual option I decided to go for it (and my sister did too). It seemed like a good opportunity to get outside my comfort zone. Here’s what we did to prepare: Continue Reading →
How to Have Success in a Virtual Race
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In this episode we speak with fellow podcaster and running coach Jason Fitzgerald about how to get the most enjoyment out of a virtual race. Plus Angie recaps her first ever virtual marathon.
Facebook Live Chat with Dathan Ritzenhein
Dathan Ritzenhein, elite marathoner and 3-time Olympian joined us for a Live Q & A inside the Social Distancing Run Facebook Group to talk about form drills, dynamic stretching, visualization, fueling, and more. Here is that video replay:
Email From An Intensive Care Doctor, Runner
Here’s a moving email we received from an intensive care doctor who ran a half marathon for the “Social Distancing” Run. We read this email on our last podcast episode.
I wanted to reach out to thank you guys for the podcast.. and for the virtual race! I’m an intensive care doctor, and currently working in a hospital that is a COVID-19 hub for our healthcare system. Continue Reading →
The Science of Running -Interview with Dr. Chris Napier
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In this episode we speak with Dr. Chris Napier, Canadian runner and author of the book The Science of Running -Analyze Your Technique, Prevent Injury, and Revolutionize Your Training. Continue Reading →
Can I Really Run a Marathon?
Here is a question we received from a listener named Dawn who has dealt with serious health challenges and wonders if it’s really possible for a person in her situation to run a marathon.
We featured this question at the end of podcast episode 316.
Read Dawn’s question and my reply . . . Continue Reading →