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Do elites run for the same reasons we are? Why you need to run like you love it or make running as a hobby, whether you get paid for it or not? Find out in today's podcast.
In today's podcast, Coach Hayley gives some practical tips on how your training needs to change as you age. Listen now!
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How to Keep Running When Motivation Fades
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How to motivate yourself to run when the initial excitement for running fades away? What can you do to beat those excuses for not running? How to find motivation when you're tired? Coach Claire shares some great tips in today's podcast.
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Beyond The Run: Why Counting Calories is So Flawed
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In today's episode, Coach Claire talks about how we count calories and why it is so difficult. Find out why calorie counts on food labels are massively flawed and how to nail your nutrition without counting calories.
How to combine weight loss with running during non-racing season? Coach Hayley shares some guidelines you can follow to help make positive improvements to your body composition when you're not racing.
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Getting Started With Running The 4 Most Common Mistakes
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How beginning runners can avoid some common pitfalls so that they can focus on training progression and running performance? In today's podcast, Coach Claire talks about 4 of the most common mistakes and important lessons you need to learn as a beginner runner. Tune in now!
What it takes to run your best mile? How to race a mile in a proper manner and what is the key to mile training? Find out now from Coach Claire.
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Marathon Specific Workouts That Don't Take Too Much Time
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How can you do marathon specific workout that doesn't take too long? Coach Hayley gives some great tips in today's podcast. Listen now!
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6 Time Hacks for When You are Too Busy to Train
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How to fit training into your busy schedule? What is the best way to find time for your long run? How to manage your time with an app? In this week's Audio Blog, Coach Claire shares 6 time hacks that help you find more time to train while balancing your life's other obligations.
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Why You Need a Hand-Written Training Log - UP-TEMPO TALKS 042 12/31/2020
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How to keep a detailed training log that will help you track your progress over a long period of time? Why you need to track and analyze your training? What are the benefits of keeping a hand-written training log? Coach Dylan and Coach Ruairi explain in today's podcast.
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Beyond The Run: How A Medium Run Can Help Your Training - 12/30/2020
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What are the benefits of doing a medium run? How to incorporate it into your training? Coach Claire explains in today's episode.
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How can I prevent and treat black toenails? - 2020/12/29
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What causes black toenails? How can you prevent it while running - particularly during long runs and downhill running? What is the best way to treat black and bruised toenail? Find out in today's podcast from Coach Hayley.
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How to Become a Better Runner (Even When Under Quarantine) 2020/12/28
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How to make big improvements to your running fitness – even if you can’t get to the gym, don’t have a race to train for, or can’t even get outside as much as you like? Coach Claire discusses 4 ways you can take advantage of the situation to become a better runner. Tune in now!
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Don't Set an Annual Mileage Goal or Start a Running Streak in 2021 Up-Tempo Talks 041 12/24/2020
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In today's podcast, Coach Ruairi talks about running streaks and yearly mileage goals, and why these are not the best ways to go when approaching your training. Listen now!
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Beyond The Run: Does L Carnitine Really Help Performance? - 12/23/2020
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What L Carnitine is? How it can help endurance athletes? Does carnitine supplementation really improve sports performance? Why it was problematic for the Nike Oregon project? Find out in today's podcast.
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Should I rotate running shoes to prevent injury - 2020/12/22
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How important is to rotate running shoes? Does rotating your shoes reduce your risk of running injuries? How to rotate running shoes? Find out in today's podcast from Coach Hayley.
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How Important is it to be at Your Ideal Race Weight 2020/12/21
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What are the pros and cons of trying to lose weight in the few weeks before a big race? What the research has found about ideal weight for runners? Does ideal race weight means a higher VO2 Max? Coach Claire explains in this week's Audio Blog episode.
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Why You Don't Have to Run Faster to Be Faster - Up-Tempo Talks 040 12/17/2020
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In today's podcast, Coach Dylan talks about why you don't actually need to be running faster for your workouts to become a faster runner and the myths about running faster. Listen now!
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Beyond The Run: Busting Running Myths - 12/16/2020
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Are orthotics worth it? What is the simplest way to strengthen your feet? Is 180 steps per minute the most efficient cadence when running? Why 10% rule doesn't always work? Coach Claire clarifies in today's episode.
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Which strength exercises are best for runners - 2020/12/15
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What are the best strength training exercises for runners? What kind of strength exercises does Coach Hayley regularly do and why she prefers them? Find out in today's podcast.
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Is the Secret to Running Injury Free Foot Core 2020/12/14
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Why proper functioning of the “foot core” is essential for runners? What is the role of plantar intrinsic foot muscles? How foot shortening exercise helps in injury prevention? Coach Claire explains in today's podcast. Listen now!
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To Booze or Not To Booze : Pros & Cons of Alcohol on Running Performance Up-Tempo Talks 039 12/10/2020
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In today's podcast, Coaches Ruairi and Dylan talk about alcohol and its effects (both positive and negative) on runners. Listen now to find out whether alcohol affects running performance during your training or the recovery process after a race.
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Beyond The Run: The Power of the Virtual Group - 12/09/2020
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Are virtual groups really as effective as getting together in person? How powerful are the running groups during these pandemic times? Find out now from Coach Claire!
How to take care of your knees as a runner? What you can do to make sure that running does continue to be good for your knees? Find out in today's podcast from Coach Hayley.
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The Common Runners Guide to Racing, Vacationing, and Running at Altitude 2020/12/07
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How to prepare for altitude training before you arrive? What is the optimal length of stay for your short altitude stint? In this Audio Blog podcast, Coach Claire gives some practical steps that you can take to make the most of your time at altitude, whether it’s to train, race or just visit for vacation.…
