RunnersConnect Run to the Top Podcast

Today, I’m sitting down with Trent Morrow. Also known as Marathon Man, Trent is the World record holder for the most marathons on seven continents in one year. He’s also the Australian World record holder for the most marathons in a year, and he’s actually run over 300 marathons. But Trent has more to offer than just World records; you asked for more everyday runners, and he is exactly that. He started off by losing 70 pounds, having never been a runner before. His story will undoubtedly resonate with you as well, and he describes what he hopes to do in the future through inspiring others. His plans are sure to leave you with a huge smile.  Today he shared with us the moment when he realized something had to change in his life, and so much more. Today’s topics included:

We are following the theme of becoming the best version of ourselves and finding that balance. and today we are joined by the amazing Tawnee Prazak. She’s a triathlon coach, personal trainer, multimedia journalist and triathlete living in Laguna Beach, California. Tawnee is the owner and show host of popular podcast Endurance Planet, and has been one of the most requested guests for Run to the Top. She’s not only a great person, but she’s so much fun. She tells me all about her blogging experience and writing career, and I learn a great deal about Endurance Planet and how it’s grown. Endurance Planet is a [...]

 Have you ever followed someone else’s fitness or health advice after hearing about their raging success, only to become disappointed with your own results? In most cases, it simply comes down to individuality. When we talk about diet and training plans, it can be confusing because different approaches work for different people. My guest today considers his job to simply be connecting people with as many different solutions as possible, so they can go out and test what works and what doesn’t. Today I’m talking to [...]

Three years ago on April 15th, two pressure cooker bombs were exploded by terrorists during the Boston Marathon. Today I got the chance to have a really amazing, intimate and eye opening interview with one of the survivors. She has overcome that obstacle and so many more in her life, and she’s just a brave and wonderful person. Julie Benson’s story is truly incredible. She’s a mother of two, an elementary school guidance counselor, and was stopped at mile 25.8, just 4 minutes from the finish line. This is a unique [...]

Today we’re joined by one of our own coaches to talk all about RunnersConnect, how she got involved with it and her life story in running. Ladies, and gentlemen, meet coach and friend, Jamie Dodge.  Not only has she led to hundreds of PR’s while struggling with Hashimoto’s (an autoimmune disease), but she pushed herself to run almost completely on her own. 

Nowadays when people decide to start running (especially around the holidays) they usually do it to lose weight, begin a healthier lifestyle or even as hobby, perhaps. But it’s crucial to never forget why you’re running: because it’s fun!  Enjoy your runs and take it slow; don’t let your ego get in the way of what could be your best run yet. That’s exactly what Mark Kennedy is here to tell us; not only was pace key to his running but it’s key to life. Mark is a USATF certified coach and former Kinesiologist [...]

Today we’re going back to the physical side of running in life; we’re talking about breathing. Did you know that many of us are breathing wrong? Yeah, that’s actually a thing. And if you’re a runner and you think you already know how to breathe, think again; taking our guest’s advice to heart today could change your life. He’s helped thousands of people, from Olympians to Elite runners, change their lives through their breathing and their running has never been the same.

Today’s podcast is focused on why it is a good idea to avoid the comparison trap and why it’s better to focus on our own milestones and improvement.  We are also going to learn about some of the interesting differences between male and female physiology and how it relates to performance and recovery. We are also going to discuss why what someone else is doing may not be right for you. It all comes down to drawing inspiration from other people, but not doing comparisons. We also discuss why recovery is so important, and why a diet that is overly strict is not a good idea.  The guest today is Sarah Joyce. Sarah has a PhD in Sport Science, and she is the Editor-in-Chief of Women’s Running Australia. She is a runner, an established writer, and has a specialized knowledge of the female athlete. Sarah put a lot of r [...]

On today’s podcast we will take a look at the things our listeners would like from the Run To The Top Podcast in 2016.  We’ll be going through what we’re up to, what you can look forward to in the coming year, and an in-depth explanation of the survey results that we asked you to participate in last year. Today’s topics include: How to overcome your pacing struggle Guests you recommended for this year The biggest compl [...]

Thanks for tuning into this episode of Runners Connect. Today we’re talking about the weight loss aspect of running. We’re talking with Katie Foster who’s lost 125 pounds from running and has become an inspiration to runners and non-runners alike. She has some great advice. She’s best known for her Runs for Cookies blog and chronicles her journey and her ups and downs and really is inspiring. “I was willing to only do changes that I could make forever.” - Katie Katie talks with us about how making a list of the changes you intend to make could be the difference between temporary and permanent results, how to still [...]

Life as an elite runner isn’t what you would expect; even the fastest and most dedicated runners can lose their passion. Our guest was a runner at the University of Oregon, which is an amazing opportunity and every collegiate runners dream. But the pressure was on, and his story got interesting fast. So today is about his experience, before, during and after his collegiate life as an athlete. “Winning as a team is something that will always stick with me.” – Luke Luke Puskedra is an Elite runner from Sal [...]

The best runners out there still have painful, awful, days; what makes them good is that they accept that that was just a bad day. It’s not the definition of their ability or limits, and they know that tomorrow will be even better because of it. Are you ready to experience this major perspective shift? Our guest is Tom Foreman. He’s an Emmy award winning journalist who has been in the field for over 30 years. He’s an anchor and a reporter for CNN, an author, and the ultimate comeback kid when it comes running. Today’s interview is amazing because it too [...]

My listeners always tell me how much they enjoy the variety of speakers on the show and I thought it was time to hear from someone from a different culture without access to all the newest gadgets available in the American markets. Bobby Philip is a well known Indian runner with a great story to tell. Bobby was the first Indian to run the Boston Marathon barefoot in 2015, he has great PRs, he lives in Bangalore and works for Nokia. Today we’re going to talk about why a Boston qualifier has become the ultimate dream come true for an Indian runner, what’s it’s like running and training in India and how he transitioned to barefoot running. “My running career was accidental.” [...]

For many runners our ‘peak’ race seems like a lifetime ago and thanks to the temperature dropping, our motivation is at a definite low. I thought it would be a great time to bring on a motivational speaker - but he’s not just any motivational speaker. Dick Beardsley is best known for the close finish at the Boston Marathon with Alberto Salazar in 1982, which was considered the greatest marathon finish of all time. He was inducted into the 2010 National Distance Running Hall of Fame, he’s now an international best selling author, motivational speaker, was the subject of a feature film and is often the keynote address at many events.

We tend to put ourselves into buckets, but we can’t always define ourselves in this bucket or that. You might be surprised to learn that today’s guest actually uses yoga to improve her running performance. Today we’re going to talk with Cara Gilman about the benefits of yoga on our running. In this episode we’ll discuss: How yoga can make a difference on your performance, and almost immediately. Which classes are best for runners How to incorporate yoga for restorative benefits Se [...]