A to Z Running
Episodes
Go Hard or Chill Out?
30 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re going to get practical and talk about the key difference between running hard and running easy and when we should be doing both. You’ve hear...
Turn Down the Temperature
23 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When the pressure is high and expectations abound, performance can suffer. But it doesn’t have to. Even for runners who feel like race-day pressures...
Learning to Love the Pain
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In a recent conversation with other runners, we fell to discussing the challenges of digging deep or pushing harder or hurting a little more. Given th...
What did you expect?
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Just how important are mindset and expectations on physiological experiences? Research has suggested that the connection is so significant that a pers...
Runners Need to Stop
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In a world constantly battering us with the new–new ideas or technologies, new workouts or training approaches–it becomes that much more important...
The Most Important Thing to Know
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What is the most important thing every runner needs to know to realize our dreams? As we continue our series on rules to realize your dreams, we tackl...
Know Where You're Going
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most valuable things we can do for ourselves as runners is define a clear vision for why we run and what we are hoping to achieve by this c...
Help is on the Way!
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on AtoZrunning:Headstrong and self-reliant runners the world over will recoil at the revelation of our fourth rule for realizing your dreams...
Consistently Find Balance
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on AtoZrunning:Runners are often–accurately in my opinion–described as disciplined and dedicated individuals. In some ways, consistency ...
The First Rule for Realizing Your Dreams
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on AtoZrunning:Have you ever been especially frustrated about something only to have a well-meaning friend suggest that you “be patient?”...
Living in the Age of Legends
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We are living in the age of legends in distance running, and I hope you aren’t missing it! Faith Kipyegon may not be close to breaking 4 in the mile...
Was it EVER possible?
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is yet one more reason why one should never assume that just because a race isn’t the headline event, it won’t be electric! That’s exactly ...
The Most Exciting Track of the Year
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The most interesting thing about the NCAA championships is how unpredictable it can be! NCAA record-holders don’t make finals and past champs go hom...
Chebet Goes for the BIG ONE
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How great is Beatrice Chebet? How do we even measure this? Dominant performances in the Olympics and world cross country champs, world records on the ...
Better than Ever! w/ Erin Kunst
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Erin Kunst, massage therapist, marathoner, trail runner, and ultra marathoner, among other things, joins the show to talk about returning from hip lab...
A Little Bit of Everything
17 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The best part about running news lately is that there’s been a little bit of everything! If you want track, we’ve got Grand Slam and Diamond Leagu...
The New Marathon KING?
27 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you didn’t know the name John Korir before this year’s Boston Marathon, it might be because you weren’t paying attention when he won Chicago ...
Welcome to the Grand Slam!
12 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What will it take to bring back track, as the saying goes? Michael Johnson’s new Grand Slam Track series has staked its reputation on the idea that ...
Movement, Sleep, Light, & more!
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is 2 hours of exercise a day enough movement? Does light actually matter for health? Why is everyone obsessed with cold plunges right now? As we wrap ...
He missed the start and STILL did this?!
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re betting on a race, would you bet on the runner who started 100 meters behind everyone else? In what has swiftly become one of the most com...
How to Fuel Best
30 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it look like to fuel well? Is it the perfect diet? Is it all or nothing? Is it really just a food thing? To continue our discussion about Go...
KINGebrigtsen Dethroned?!
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In recent running news: Jakob Ingebrigtsen made history yet again at the world indoor championships in Nanjing. In fact, this latest accomplishment i...
News: Hedengren SMASHES Records at Nike Nationals
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In recent running news: Jane Hedengren breaks multiple high school records. NCAA Nationals features legends and legendary upsets. One of the greatest ...
TOPIC: Did we get energy wrong?
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today on AtoZrunning:Did we get energy wrong? Despite incredible medical innovations in recent decades, some health concerns continue to rise. We want...
News: KINGebrigtsen Crowned Again?!
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the world of running: Ingebrigtsen is, quote, “loaded with training”. Who sets national records 8 years after retirement? How fast should you b...
Costs vs. Benefits of Training
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today on AtoZrunning:We react to an outstanding comment in a Hobbs Kessler interview about the costs and benefits of training. In the world of running...
Longevity: It's More than Fitness
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today on AtoZrunning:We take a look at the role that muscle strength plays in longevity. In the world of running, records continue to drop like lead w...
(Re)Starting? Understand Your Pain.
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today on AtoZrunning:We wrap up our series on getting started/restarted by talking about how we should expect to feel, from fatigue to soreness to ach...
(Re)Starting? Get motivated!
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today on AtoZrunning: We continue our series on restarting, this time discussing motivation–why it’s hard and what we can do about it. In the worl...
(Re)Starting? Prioritize Movement.
25 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today on AtoZrunning: We begin a series on getting started and restarted. What challenges do we face, and how do we overcome them? We’ll start by ta...
Returning to Running after Injury (w/ D.PT Stephanie Penny)
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today on AtoZrunning: Stephanie Penny, physical therapist and back specialist, joins us again to talk about returning to running after back injury a...
Running pains? Maybe it's your back. (w/ D.PT Stephanie Penny)
01 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today on AtoZrunning: PT and back specialist Stephanie Penny joins us to discuss how common running injuries may actually be back problems AND what we...
What is Effort-based Running? (AtoZrunning vs the Search Engine)
21 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today on AtoZrunning: We wrap up our series on challenging the search engine with our final question: What is effort-based running? In the world of ru...
How Aging Affects Running (AtoZrunning vs the Search Engine)
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today on AtoZrunning, we target the effects of aging on running performance for this week’s search engine challenge. In the world of running, Valenc...
How to Run Faster (AtoZrunning vs the Search Engine)
30 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today on AtoZrunning: We asked the search engine how to run faster. We’ll share the top results and our reactions. In the world of running, NCAA XC ...
What is the best running workout? AtoZrunning vs. the Search Engine
23 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today on AtoZrunning: We ask the internet what the best running workout is, and we’ve got the top five answers for you. In the world of running, ano...
How to Train for a Marathon (AtoZrunning vs. The Search Engine)
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today on AtoZrunning: We continue our series about taking on the search engines, this time with the query “How to train for a marathon”. In the wo...
AtoZrunning vs. The Search Engine: Couch to 5k
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today on AtoZrunning: Have you ever searched the internet for running advice? We kick off a new series where we search common running topics and react...
After the Race
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today on AtoZrunning: We discuss best post-race practices, some of which you’ll like, and some you won’t! Parker Valby finally signed a pro deal. ...
The Better Way to Train
18 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on AtoZrunning: We tackle the two biggest opposing approaches to training and discuss which is the better way to train. In the world of runn...
Pace, Effort, & Intuition
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today on AtoZrunning: We tackle the big question of whether to reject paces in training and how a runner can become more intuitive. In the world of ru...
How to Get Race-ready
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today on AtoZrunning: We talked about how far to run; we talked about how fast to run; so this week we wanted to take a moment to reflect on what it t...
Am I Running Too Slow?
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today on AtoZrunning: We’re back on the topic of training questions and concerns, this week talking about concerns around pace: am I running too slo...
Am I Running Enough?
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today on AtoZrunning: We tackle a regular topic of conversation for runners: training volumes and adaptations. In the world of running, the Diamond Le...
The Growth Formula
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on AtoZrunning: We discuss what it takes to get better and how the growth formula can help us improve. In the world of running, Olympic cham...
The 2024 Olympics: Records and Rivalries
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on AtoZrunning: We bring you the epic second week and conclusion to the 2024 Olympics. If the first week was exciting, the second week only ...
The 2024 Olympics: Week 1 Review
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on AtoZrunning: We bring you week 1 of the 2024 Olympics and five of the most incredible races you’ve ever seen (or heard about!). We also...
Training Hard and 2024 Olympics Preview!
02 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on AtoZrunning: We connect the dots between finding fulfillment in challenge and wise training, reflecting on what it means for runners to...
Doing Hard Things
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on AtoZrunning: We take a look at the popular aphorism, do hard things, and reflect on the relationship between expectations, challenge, a...
Nutrition for Runners
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on AtoZrunning: We continue last week’s discussion, this week taking a look at nutrition for runners. In the world of running, the last ...
How Running Affects Metabolism
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on AtoZrunning: We dive into Jason R. Karp’s book, “Run your Fat Off” beginning with a discussion about how running impacts your metab...
Overcoming Barriers w/ Kenneth Rooks
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on AtoZrunning: We talk with Olympic Trials Steeplechase champ Kenneth Rooks about facing reality, visualizing success, and running your own...
Advice on Overtraining w/ Diego Estrada
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on AtoZrunning: American Record Holder Diego Estrada joins the show again to discuss overtraining and gives insightful advice. We answer a l...
Overtraining is Way too Easy
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on AtoZrunning: We discuss overtraining and how incredibly easy it is to find ourselves burned out or injured. We also answer a listener que...
The First Thing You Need
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on AtoZrunning: We discuss what it means to practice running and where every runner needs to begin each training season. We also answer a li...
Why Everything is So Fast
08 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on AtoZrunning: We discuss exactly why the record books have been completely rewritten in recent years. We also answer a listener’s quest...
Dealing with Discomfort w/ Betsy Saina
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on AtoZrunning: We talk with recent 25k champ Betsy Saina about dealing with discomfort. We also answer a listener question about training a...
Record-breaking & Back Again w/ Diego Estrada
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today on AtoZrunning: We interview recently-crowned 25k champ Diego Estrada about his recent running rebirth. We also answer listener questions about ...
Exclusive Pre-race with Elites w/ Nathan Martin and Zacchaeus Widner
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today on AtoZrunning: We get an exclusive look at two elites pre-race routine before the US 25k championships. We answer a listener’s question about...
Why is Humidity so Bad?
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today on AtoZrunning: We discuss a massive review of the effects of heat and humidity on performance. We also answer a listener question about pre-hyd...
The Effects of Wind and How to Cope
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today on AtoZrunning: We take a look at the physics of wind to consider why it does what it does to runners and what we might want to do about that. W...
These 3 Principles Made Her an Olympian w/ Dakotah Lindwurm
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today on AtoZrunning: We interview recent Olympic qualifier Dakotah Lindwurm about three things that carried her from a division 2 walk-on to an Olymp...
Managing Energy, Emotion, & Stress
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on AtoZrunning: We finish our series on wise decisions by taking a close look at ways to manage energy, emotion, and stress. We also answer ...
Protect Your Core
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today on AtoZrunning: We continue examining wise decisions, this week looking at conscious awareness and the dangers of outside influences on our deci...
How We Lie to Ourselves
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today on AtoZrunning: We begin a series on Loehr and Ohlsson’s Wise Decisions, focusing first on what they call reality-distorting mechanisms, other...
Treadmills that Change the Game w/ Adam Homolka
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on AtoZrunning: Adam Homolka of Endurance Rehab joins us again to talk about some of the fascinating differences in treadmill technology a...
Channeling Energy, Effort, & Focus
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today on AtoZrunning: Effort is finite. What does this mean for distance runners and what we here call the first key to thriving. We answer a list...
Finish Line Mentality w/ Liz Fanco
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today on AtoZrunning: We interview Liz Fanco who shares how she helps other runners transform themselves through sport and the race experience. We ans...
How to Run Faster w/ Dave Hodgkinson
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on AtoZrunning: We throw back to one of our first interviews, a conversation with Coach Hodge about how to run faster without trying harder ...
Workouts Don't Mean a Thing
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on AtoZrunning: Runners are always talking about our workouts, good, bad, or otherwise. Do they tell us anything meaningful, though? We’ll...
Olympic Trials Battles w/ Nathan Martin
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on AtoZrunning: Olympic trials top 10 finisher Nathan Martin joins the show again to relay his amazing experience at the trials as well as...
Don't Achieve Goals. Find Purpose!
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on AtoZrunning: In further reflection on the topic of goals and finding meaning, we share a compelling lesson from author, speaker, and co...
Olympic Trials Marathon
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on AtoZrunning: We share both the results of and the experience participating in the US Olympic Trials Marathon We also answer a listene...
Face Change Like a Pro w/ Robert Downs
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on AtoZrunning: Under Armour pro runner Robert Downs joins the show to talk about rethinking change and obstacles We answer listener que...
Action: Respond, Get Help, & Simplify
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on AtoZrunning: We finish our examination of change and Brad Stulberg’s book by sharing practical actions, including how to practice res...
Identity: Who I Am & How to Keep It
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today on AtoZrunning: What does identity have to do with change? A lot, according to Brad Stulberg, and we examine how he breaks it down in the seco...
Mindset: Expectations Change Reality
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today on AtoZrunning: We continue our series on change by examining mindset, the first section of Brad Stulberg’s book Also, we answer a listener’...
The Beginning of Change
02 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today on AtoZrunning: We kickoff a new series on change, examining Brad Stulberg’s newest book Master of Change and how we might apply those princip...
Ingredients for Success w/ Willy Fink
30 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on AtoZrunning: For this special release episode, we interview Under Armour pro runner Willy Fink to talk about the ingredients for success for ...
Keep Growing w/ Sara Merritt
26 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on AtoZrunning: We conclude our series examining training by effort with our final conversation, this time with Sara, and the most succinct an...
This is Success & Satisfaction w/ Kyle & Laura
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on AtoZrunning: Two more athletes talk about success and satisfaction and what it looks like to be comfortable in the mess and perform well And ...
Getting It Right w/ Ally, Laura, & Craig
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on AtoZrunning: Ally, Craig, and Laura help us dig deeper into the challenges of effort-based training and racing, whether new runners only just...
Don't be greedy. Be patient! w/ Pete Mumbower
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to be a patient rather than greedy runner? Pete has thoughts on that and more. Also, a question about long runs and fueling in train...
When to Go & When to Rest w/ Steph Martin
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on AtoZrunning: We continue the series on how to run by effort. This week’s guest shares insights like how she learned when to go and when to ...
How to Grow Intuition
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on AtoZrunning: We keep talking about this idea of training by effort, and you’re likely wondering: does it actually work? And if so, how do y...
Cross Country, Track, & Road Racing w/ Zach Panning
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on AtoZrunning: Zach Panning is back on the show to unpack race prep and strategy for different types of races on the track, cross country, and ...
Making Moves in the Marathon w/ Zach Panning
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on AtoZrunning: We interview professional runner with Hansons Brooks Distance Project Zach Panning about his World Championships marathon experi...
How to Hone Hydration w/ Meridith Cass
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on AtoZrunning: We wrap up our Biosensor series by examining with Meridith Cass one of the most important aspects for runners: hydration In runn...
Where Intuition Meets Data w/ Meridith Cass
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on AtoZrunning: Biosensor industry expert Meridith Cass joins us to discuss what we need to know about these technologies. In running news, ...
Biosensors are Changing the Game
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on AtoZrunning: What’s going on in the biosensor industry? We kick off a multi-week series to address the technology and what it does and ...
Start with Effort, End with Effort
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on AtoZrunning: When should we run by effort, and when should we not? What does that even mean? Everyone says effort, but it’s never clear...
Where do we start?
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on AtoZrunning: Where do we start as runners? To kick off our 5th season, we address this question whether you’re a long-time runner or totall...
Efficiency, Nose Breathing, & Training Changes (Monthly Q & A)
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we answer listener questions about running efficiency and the connection to injury reduction, nose breathing, and how to change training du...
What makes us move?
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we examine motivation and the factors that make us want to do things, including the role of other people, our own perceptions, and more. Af...
How to Do Neuromuscular Training
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we deliver as promised a comprehensive 5-step approach to being better at running by developing neuromuscular control and efficiency. After...
Why Neuromuscular Training is Essential
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we begin a discussion about neuromuscular training, what it is and why runners need to do more of it. After that, we share world of running...
Marathon Tempos, Runner’s Knee, & Weighted Shoes (Monthly Q & A)
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we answer listener questions about when and how to do marathon tempos, how to rehabilitate runner’s knee, and whether runners should cons...
How much struggle is good?
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we take a look at struggle and finding the right balance of avoiding vs. embracing struggle to grow and find fulfillment. After that, we sh...
Fatigue & Mind Games
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we tackle the mental side of fatigue, what we know, and what we can do about it as runners. After that, we share world of running updates f...
The Cost of Disruptions
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we review research on running injuries and the performance cost of various lengths and timings of disruptions. After that, we share world o...