In this month's Instagram Live Replay we have RunDoyen Nutrition Coach Will Benitez doing a Q&A about all things running nutrition! Coach Will is a professional Nutritionist focused on helping runners optimize their nutrition for improved energy, recovery, and health! If you are looking to crush your nutrition goals, look no further than Coach Will…

In this month's Instagram Live Replay Coach Will Benitez and I discuss what the recovery looks like after racing a marathon! What happens after the marathon? Do you rest, do you keep running, do you run another race? This conversation goes into detail about what to do post-marathon! Connect with me (Coach Jacob) here: https://www.rundoyen.com/runni…

In this month's episode of the podcast I have the pleasure of sitting down with RunDoyen Client Kim Mantle! She has an amazing and inspirational story that speaks to the power of pressing on and putting one foot in front of the other! This was an awesome conversation! We also talk through Kim's experience as a client of RunDoyen; she is currently c…

In this month's Instagram Live Replay edition of the Next Level Running Podcast Coach Simone Plourde joins Will Benitez to talk about the power and importance of consistency! Coach Simone is one of our newest coaches here at RunDoyen! She currently runs professionally for Nike and believes in the power of the day-to-day! In this episode she talks a…

This month Coach Patrick Cunniff joins The Next Level Running Podcast to discuss all things Boston Marathon! The 128th running of the Boston Marathon will take place on Monday, April 15th and so we've got the full rundown to get you ready and excited for this year's running! Coach Patrick ran Boston in 2003 and shares some insight from being a New …

This is part two of my our 2-part conversation with RunDoyen Coach Mark Hadley! Last month Coach Mark and I chatted about training the youth runner, well, today we are back to chat about training the masters runner! A masters runner is anyone over the age of 40, and while there are some differences between the training of a youth and masters runner…

In this month's Instagram Live Replay edition of the Next Level Running Podcast Will Benitez sits down with Coach Emily Venters for an important topic that doesn't often get discussed! Coach Emily is a relatively new coach at RunDoyen and so it was good to hear her story about where she comes from and the role that identity plays within and outside…

We’ve got a special US Olympic Trials episode for you today! The 2024 US Olympic Team Marathon Trials are on Saturday, February 3rd and we’re going to give a quick rundown of the RunDoyen Coaches who will be toeing the line, as well as my thoughts on the field, the course, the weather, and how the race might play out! Check out the US Olympic Team …

We are kicking off the New Year on the Next Level Running Podcast with Coach Mark Hadley as we discuss Youth Running! Coach Mark has coached hundreds of Boston Marathon Qualifiers; but also has a unique perspective on training youth runners as his daughter Alana was a youth phenom qualifying for the US Olympic Marathon Trials at the age of 16! We t…

Merry Christmas! We've got a special Christmas IG Live Replay with Coaches Will Benitez and Nico Montanez discussing crushing mental barriers and altitude training! Coach Nico is a new edition to the RunDoyen Coaching Roster; but comes with big accolades after representing Team USA in the World Championships Marathon! Nico holds a personal best tim…

Coach Will Benitez is our in-house Nutritionist and is one of the top specialist in his field focused on helping runners! Coach Will has worked with Olympic runners and can help you fine tune your diet of optimized energy, recovery, and general health throughout training. This month, Coach Will is talking about his nutrition tips for recovery and r…

Happy Thanksgiving from the Next Level Running Podcast! 2023 is winding down and so in this episode we look ahead to 2024! I've got 10 tips to help you become a better runner next year! We'll be back on December 13th with our Instagram Live Replay, but this will be our last full form episode until January 2024! It's been a fun year and I'm excited …

In this month's IG Live Replay Coach Will and Carrie discuss LISTENING TO YOUR BODY IN TRAINING. What an important conversation and a healthy reminder that we should always be listening to what our body is telling us! Connect with Coach Carrie here: https://www.rundoyen.com/running-coaches/carrie-verdon/ Connect with Coach Will here: https://www.ru…

Two-time Olympian and 2009 World Championships medalist Lisa Dobriskey joins the Next Level Running Podcast to talk about her life in running! Much like last week's conversation with Ryan Vail, Coach Lisa walks us through her start in sport, and we learn about her Olympic journey. Coach Lisa preaches consistency and patience and after hearing her s…

In this month's episode of the Next Level Running Podcast, I sit down with RunDoyen expert Coach Ryan Vail and talk about the lessons he has learned through his running career. Ryan was an All-American at Oklahoma State where he helped his team win the 2009 NCAA Championships in Cross Country! Later, Ryan would sign a professional contract to run f…

9th Place Finisher and top American at the World Championships Marathon in Budapest Coach Lindsey Flanagan talks about her nutrition and hydration in the build-up to her fantastic marathon performance! You won't want to miss this conversation between RunDoyen Coach Lindsay and our in-house nutritionist Will Benitez as they dig into what fueling cha…

It's been a busy month for Coach TJ as he is back as a guest on this episode of the Next Level Running Podcast! Coach TJ chats with me about Cross Country in this episode and he knows a thing or two about Cross Country! Coach TJ has nearly 20 years of coaching at the NCAA level and last year, his men at Western Washington University were 14th at th…

Coach TJ Garlatz joins Will Benitez on this month's Instagram Live Chat to discuss all things Threshold Training! Coach TJ has been coaching for nearly 20 years and is currently the Cross Country coach at Western Washington University, where his men's team finished 14th last year at the NCAA Division II Cross Country Championships! Coach TJ talks a…

In this episode we are talking about the periodization and key elements to running a Sub 3-Hour Marathon! We talk through key sessions, long runs, and what a general plan might look like! You can connect with me here: https://www.rundoyen.com/running-coaches/jacob-phillips/ Join the Next Level Running Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups…

Coach Bobby Van Allen joins Will Benitez this month to chat about having FUN while training and let me tell you, Coach Bobby knows a thing or two about having fun in running! He's an 8-time NCAA Coach of the Year at Johns Hopkins University and was inducted into their Hall of Fame in 2020! Last year, his Women's team at Johns Hopkins brought home t…

Do you want to take your marathon racing to the next level? Well, you are in for a treat with this month's episode of the Next Level Running Podcast! RunDoyen expert coach and Team USA Marathoner Lindsay Flanagan is here to talk about what to do in between your marathon training cycles! Coach Lindsay gives great advice on how to come out of a marat…

The summer is coming, but you've got goals to hit! In this month's episode of the Next Level Running Podcast Coach Patrick Cunniff talks about being smart, proactive, and reasonable with your summer training! There is a ton of great advice in this month's episode that will help you beat the heat (and humidity) and have a great summer of running! Jo…

Coach Makena Morley is back this month with Will Benitez for Part 2 of chat about Preparing for your First Marathon! Coach Makena was 10th in Chicago last year, where she qualified for the US Olympic Marathon Trials in 2024! Connect with Coach Makena (today's guest): https://www.rundoyen.com/running-coaches/makena-morley/ Join the Next Level Runnin…

Want to have your best run? Did you know that what you do Pre-run and Post-run have a lot to do with you having a great run or race? In this month's episode of the Next Level Running Podcast Coach Dr. Jeff Messer walks through what you should do Pre-run and Post-run. Coach Jeff is one of the most knowledgeable coaches I know and he gives great advi…

Looking to prepare for your first marathon? Coach Makena Morley talks us through the preparation she put in for her first marathon in Chicago last year where she finished 10th and qualified for the US Olympic Trials Marathon in 2024! Connect with Coach Makena (today's guest): https://www.rundoyen.com/running-coaches/makena-morley/ Join the Next Lev…

Coach Addi Zerrenner joins us to discuss the what, the why, the how, and the when of ultramarathons, and specifically trails! We talk through the common traits, what to prepare for, and all other things trail and ultra! This was a fun conversation with Coach Addi and gives great insight on how to prepare for and recover from the longer racing dista…

Coach Patrick Cunniff joins our IG Live to discuss how to establish consistency in your training. Join the Next Level Running Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nextlevelrunning Follow @RunDoyen for IG Live sessions: https://www.instagram.com/rundoyen/By Jacob Phillips

This month, Coach Dave gives an overview of goal-setting and ways to shape your season and career. How can you set goals that make you the best athlete you can be in 3 months, 6 months, or 10 years? Doyen Dashers ~FREE TRIAL~ Join the Next Level Running Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nextlevelrunning Follow @RunDoyen for IG Live se…

Coach TJ Garlatz joins our IG Live to discussion the how's and why's of winter training. Doyen Dashers ~FREE TRIAL~ Join the Next Level Running Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nextlevelrunning Connect with Coach TJ Garlatz (today's guest): https://www.rundoyen.com/running-coaches/tj-garlatz/ Follow @RunDoyen for IG Live sessions: ht…

It's the holiday season, so this month, we are talking about running and training while traveling. Whether for work or pleasure, training on vacation can be difficult to fine tune, but this month David and his wife Dana, join us to talk through their tips and tricks to keep the good runs coming. Doyen Dashers ~FREE TRIAL~ Join the Next Level Runnin…

Carrie Verdon joins our IG Live to discussion strategies to breaking running ruts or lulls in your desire to train. Listen in for tips to reset your body and mind to get back into training. Doyen Dashers ~FREE TRIAL~ Join the Next Level Running Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nextlevelrunning Connect with Coach Carrie (today's guest…

This month, Mark Hadley breaks down the tips and tricks you need to maximize your winter training and make winter runs a little more enjoyable despite the cooler temperatures! Join the Next Level Running Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nextlevelrunning Connect with Coach Mark Hadley (today's guest): https://www.rundoyen.com/running-…

We're joined by Coach Carrie Verdon to discuss the little things that put a little extra pep in your step and get you prepared for race day. Join us to learn more about the performance enhancing practices that can help you take your running to the next level! Doyen Dashers ~FREE TRIAL~ Join the Next Level Running Facebook Group: https://www.faceboo…

Ever wondered what a running coach could do for you? This month, Jacob Phillips walks you through the benefits of having expert instruction to take your running to the next level. Doyen Dashers ~FREE TRIAL~ Join the Next Level Running Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nextlevelrunning Connect with Coach Jacob Phillips (today's guest):…

This month, Coach Addi walks us through one of the more powerful mental tools in our training toolkit, visualization. Check out this episode to clear your mind and unlock a new level of performance. Doyen Dashers ~FREE TRIAL~ Join the Next Level Running Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nextlevelrunning Connect with Coach Addi (today'…

It's hot out there, so this month Will Benetiz and Drew Wartenburg take on strategies to help you beat the heat and run your best during the summer heat waves. Doyen Dashers ~FREE TRIAL~ Join the Next Level Running Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nextlevelrunning Connect with Coach Drew Wartenburg (today's guest): https://www.rundoy…

This month Ryan Vail joins the NLR podcast to discuss training shoes, base training, and the importance of low intensity periods in your training cycle. Doyen Dashers ~FREE TRIAL~ Join the Next Level Running Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nextlevelrunning Connect with Coach Ryan Vail (today's guest): https://www.rundoyen.com/runnin…

Will is back and joining Jordan Welling to discuss our most common questions about nutrition and hydration on this month's IG Live Running Replay. Doyen Dashers ~FREE TRIAL~ Join the Next Level Running Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nextlevelrunning Connect with Coach Will Benitez (today's guest): https://www.rundoyen.com/running-c…

Recovery runs, or easy days, are often one of the most neglected components of our training. But how can you improve your execution of easy days to get the most out of the non-heavy workout runs? This week, Michelle Chewins joins us to walk through the Easy Run. Doyen Dashers ~FREE TRIAL~ Join the Next Level Running Facebook Group: https://www.face…

This month, Mark Hadley breaks down speed training for your marathon, walking us through the whens, wheres, and hows of getting your speed on. Join the Next Level Running Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nextlevelrunning Connect with Coach Mark Hadley (today's guest): https://www.rundoyen.com/running-coaches/mark-hadley/ Follow @RunD…

We all struggle to get a good... well, better training routine that doesn't total derail all of our commitments. This month, Lisa Dobriskey joins the Next Level Running podcast to walk you through a few strategies that can help you improve you Running/Life balance. Join the Next Level Running Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nextleve…

This month Addi Zerrenner joins us to discuss strength training to support endurance training. Join the Next Level Running Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nextlevelrunning Connect with Coach Will Benitez (today's host): https://www.rundoyen.com/running-coaches/will-benitez/ Connect with Coach Addi (today's guest): https://www.rundoy…

It's that time of year, when you look at the schedule and start thinking about a fall racing plan. As you sit down with your goals and the race calendar, what are the things you should consider as you select the right race? This month Drew Wartenburg walks us through the key considerations to help you find your way to the right starting line. Join …

This month Ryan Vail joins us to discuss ways to you improve your post race recovery routine. Join us to learn ways you can improve that ways you approach post race fatigue to keep yourself health and motivated for your next big PR. Join the Next Level Running Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nextlevelrunning Connect with Coach Ryan …

Have you ever wondered how the pros maximize their ability on race day? This month Coach TJ Garlatz joins us to walk through the ways elite athletes optimize their race strategy to get big PRs or big wins. Check out this episode to learn what you can take away from elite strategy to improve your race day. Join the Next Level Running Facebook Group:…

This month is all things Boston as we prep for the upcoming Boston Marathon. Whether you're running Boston, hoping to qualify, or excited to spectate this month's IG Live covers everything you need to know! Join the Next Level Running Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nextlevelrunning Connect with Coach Lindsay Flanagan (today's guest…

Have you ever wondered why every endurance cycle focuses on the a seven day week? Did you ever wonder if you could do a longer running week? This month, Mark Hadley breaks down how to build a training cycle focused on your strengths, experience, and goals. Join the Next Level Running Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nextlevelrunning …

This month Dr. Jeff Messer joins our IG Live Running Replay to discuss interval training. Ever wondered how to best execute an interval session or how to best fit intervals into your training? Welp, this is an episode for you. Follow @RunDoyen for IG Live sessions: https://www.instagram.com/rundoyen/ Join the Next Level Running Facebook Group: http…

Once again, Will is back to talk about nutrition and how we can improve our recovery by eating better. Will provides a thorough overview of easy ways you can improve your diet to optimize your training. Join the Next Level Running Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nextlevelrunning Connect with Coach Will Benitez (today's guest): https…

This month Drew Wartenburg joins our IG Live Running Replays to talk about ways you can customize your training plan based on your race distance, speed, and experience. Follow @RunDoyen for IG Live sessions: https://www.instagram.com/rundoyen/ Join the Next Level Running Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nextlevelrunning Connect with …