Run to the Top Podcast | The Ultimate Guide to Running

What it is Like to Hold Hands with Meb at the Boston Marathon Finish Line?- Hilary Dionne

23 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Does anyone remember what happened at the end of the Boston Marathon last year? Not the winners of the race, but I think most runners in America will...

Is Your Lifestyle Why You are Injured?- Kristin Marvin

16 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Running is risky, and injuries are common.  I don't know about you, but I immediately go into a mad panic trying to figure out what I've done wrong...

The Most Important Commitments You Can Make are to Yourself- Black Girls RUN!

09 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're talking to the founders of Black Girls RUN!,Toni Carey and Ashley Hicks-Rocha. You know how the running community seems alot more inclusiv...

How to Use Your Mistakes to Make You Even Stronger- Trent Morrow

02 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

How to be the Leader of Your Own Journey- Tawnee Prazak

24 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

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. ...

Finding the Best Diet and Training Plan for You- Ben Greenfield

17 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

 Have you ever followed someone else's fitness or health advice after hearing about their raging success, only to become disappointed with your own ...

Why You Don't Have to be the Best or the Fastest to be Inspiring- Julie Benson

10 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

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 re...

Do I Need a Running Coach? Why Every Runner will Benefit with Jamie Dodge

03 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

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, a...

How to Progress Your Training for Long Term Success- Mark Kennedy

27 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Nowadays when people decide to start running (especially around the holidays) they usually do it to lose weight, begin a healthier lifestyle or even ...

Is the Way You Breathe Holding You Back? with Patrick McKeown

20 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

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? Yea...

Do You Fall Victim to the Comparison Trap? How to Avoid it with Sarah Joyce

13 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

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. ...

Hooked on the Runners Connect Podcast? You Will Love This

06 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

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 wha...

Struggling to Lose Weight as a Runner? Here is the Secret with Runs for Cookies

30 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

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 w...

From Quitting Running to Fastest Marathoner in America- Luke Puskedra

23 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

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 th...

Why it is Important to Welcome the Bad Runs- Tom Foreman

16 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

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 defin...

Everything in My Life has Changed Since the Moment I Started Running

09 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

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 cu...

No Matter How High Your Mountain Is, Never, Ever Give Up- Dick Beardsley

02 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Struggling to Relax? Yoga is What You Need- Cara Gilman

25 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

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 gues...

Do You Want to Improve as a Runner? It's Simple, Sleep More- Dr. James Maas

18 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're talking to the inventor of the phrase "power nap." You're going to learn so much in this interview, and it's going to change the way you ...

The Female Masters Runner Episode: How to Stay Injury Free- Bennett Cohen

11 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today's emphasis is the importance of following a training program that takes your gender and age into account. Our guest has been coaching women runn...

How to Improve Your Running Form in Under 5 Minutes with the TrueForm Runner

04 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we'll be learning about the True Form Runner. You may or may not have heard of it, but it's quickly becoming an international fitness phenomeno...

Follow These 5 Steps and You Will Run Pain Free with Brad Beer

28 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

How many of you think injuries are normal part of running? Well, we're here to tell you it's not. Not only is it entirely possible to run injury fr...

Need a Running Professional to Trust? Listen to Dr. Nick Campitelli

21 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're talking mostly about foot injuries in runners, how to prevent them, and why they happen in the first place. We also go into orthotics, Dr...

Iron for Runners: What You Need to Know with Pam Hinton

14 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

As runners, we strive to do our best and we know how important nutrition is to running our best. Yet, we often hear about how many runners don't get ...

How Inspiring Others Could Be the Motivation You Need to Succeed- Fernando Cabada

07 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Marathon Season is here and this is Chicago Marathon week (did you read our Chicago marathon race guide?).  One of the runners who will take part i...

Why It's Important to be at Peace with Where You are in Your Training- Carrie Tollefson

30 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

We've all heard the expression - when one door closes, another opens. For my guest that expression had lasting meaning. Carrie Tollefson, a 2004 Oly...

Could Lifting Be What You Need to Run Faster?-Meghan Kennihan

23 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, we'll be debunking a few fitness myths and learning some important tips with certified personal trainer and running coach, Meghan...

Hungry Runner Girl on Consistency as a Runner and Why a Community is so Valuable to Your Performance

16 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

My guest today is Janae Jacobs who writes a daily blog, Hungry Runner Girl. Not only does Janae give advice and share her journey of running, but he...

Small Changes that Will Make a Big Difference to Your Performance- Max Prokopy

09 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today I am excited to welcome Max Prokopy to the show. Max has his masters degree in exercise physiology and a member of the UVA Speed Clinic. At th...

Optimizing Your Diet for Peak Performance with Pip Taylor

02 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest today is a nutritionist and authority on using proper nutritional habits to get your body race day ready. Her name is Pip Taylor, a profess...

Inside the Mind of Coach to Olympians Dennis Barker

26 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

I try to listen to your requests for podcast guests. One request that comes up often is to interview other coaches who are interested in sharing the...

When Running and Comedy Collide- Liz Miele

19 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today's guest is someone who brings fun to the sport but isn't looking into breaking a world record. Liz Miele is a seasoned marathon runner, a stand...

What This Top Podiatrist Wants You to Know About Running Injuries- Dr. Steve Pribut

12 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Steve Pribut will be bringing something new to the table. A Podiatrist based in Washington D.C., he mainly specializes in Podiatric Medicine and...

Get to Know the Run to the Top Podcast Host- Tina Muir

05 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

For today's show, I have no guest because I am getting married in a few days! So I decided to share my story for anyone who is interested in learning...

Could Running By Effort be What You Need to PR?- Michele Gonzalez

29 Jul 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show I am excited to welcome Michele Gonzalez of the blog NYC Running Mama. First and foremost, Michele is an amazing person who puts h...

What Every Runner Needs to Know About How to Lose Weight- Mark Cucuzella

22 Jul 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Mark Cucuzzella is an accomplished marathon runner. He is also an Associate Professor at West Virginia University, a family physician, a Lieutena...

7+ Ways Cross Training Will Make You A Better, Stronger, Runner- Alan Webb, Darren Brown & Lynda Huey

15 Jul 2015

Contributed by Lukas

I have been thinking for a while that it is time to change it up. I loved the idea of having panel of experts on at the same time, I just needed a to...

What are Psychosocial Factors, and Why You Need to Know- Greg Lehman

08 Jul 2015

Contributed by Lukas

With the running boom that has been going on for a few years now, we have learned more and more about running, and added so many things that we need ...

You'll Never Know Unless You Try. What Are You Capable Of?- Mike Wardian

01 Jul 2015

Contributed by Lukas

We all have to run on our own sometimes. Those moments where you can be alone with your thoughts, and your mind runs wild. It is always fascinating t...

The Absolute Expression of Running is the Marathon- Carey Pinkowski

24 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

The Chicago marathon: one of the 6 marathon majors that almost every marathon runner wants to complete during their running career. One of the fastes...

Why You Need to Believe You are Good Enough- Dr Stan Beecham

17 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

I have always been fascinated with the minds of runners. At one point in my life I even looked into becoming a sports psychologist. Today, I had the...

Runners and Fertility: What You Need to Know- Sarah Crouch

10 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

There are many topics that are covered over and over again, and some that you can ask someone about, or type into a search engine, and almost hear th...

What Can You Do to Change the World?- Kathrine Switzer

03 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

One of my favorite quotes is by Neal Donald Walsh; life begins at the end of your comfort zone. Even though this quote is very well known, and we oft...

Could These Shoes be What You Need to Run Faster?- Ken Riess

27 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

We know you love the science. We know you love diving deep into topics within running where other podcasts and running blogs wont go. We even know mo...

What Choices You Need to Make to Commit to Your Running Goals- Susan Loken

20 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Inspiration. We can find it almost anywhere. The running world is surrounded by it. However, there are some people that just give off so much energy ...

How to Balance Kids, Working Full Time, and Marathon Training- Angie Spencer

13 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

If you are listening to this podcast, unless you are my mum or dad, you have probably been bitten by the running bug. It can be hard to describe, and...

Could Eating More Butter Help You Run Faster? The Sock-Doc

06 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

My guest today is honest. Not interested in telling you what you want to hear, but instead using his knowledge as a doctor to teach you how to make y...

3 Simple Ways to Determine if You are Running Easy Enough: Matt Fitzgerald

29 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Before we reintroduced the podcast, Jeff and I created a survey for our subscribers to give their feedback on how we could improve the podcast, and w...

8 Easy Ways to Improve Your Nutrition

22 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are going to chat with Jason Fitzgerald (Founder of Strength Running) and Anne Money, the creators of the Nutrition for Runners Program. Nu...

How to Unlock the Hero Inside You- Chris McDougall

15 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

I am not gonna lie, when I start each podcast, I am nervous. I am well aware that I am talking to someone who has given up their most precious resour...

How to Use the Ultra Running Mindset to Improve Your Running (and Life!): Travis Macy

08 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

As runners we love to see how running intersects with our other passions and areas of interest, but have you ever considered how your running could b...

What is the Secret to a Sub 3:00 Marathon?- Doug Kurtis

01 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever met someone whose excitement and passion is so infectious that you cannot help but be in awe of them? How about someone who you struggl...

What Can You Take (Legally) to Improve Performance- Alex Hutchinson

25 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Runners are continuously searching for answers, we always want to know what we can do to get better, and how we can keep improving. I don't know abou...

Everything You Need to Know About Injuries: Jeremy Stoker

18 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

It may not come as a surprise, but injury related topics are our most popular articles on Runners Connect. No-one wants an injury, and it is the most...

From Never Eating Again to Racing the Himalayan 100 Mile: Sarah Russell

11 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

I just want you to imagine how tired you feel at the end of the furthest race you have done, be it a 5k, marathon or ultra. Think of how much of an ac...

Considering an Ultra? Learn from Ultra Runner Podcast Host Eric Schranz

04 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Before today I was completely clueless on what being an ultra runner meant, other than you run more than a marathon. I can't even imagine running 27....

How Humans Evolved to be Great Distance Runners: Dan Lieberman

25 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes you talk to someone whose passion just shines through their words. This was definitely the case with todays guest. He was knowledgeable abo...

You can be Fit After 50; Older, Faster, Stronger Author Margaret Webb

18 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I talked to the author of Older, Faster Stronger- What Women Runners Can Teach Us About Living Younger, Longer. A few weeks ago, w...

UCAN for Marathon Nutrition: A Review of the Research to See if it Really Works

11 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Is Generation UCAN a groundbreaking product when it comes to marathon nutrition? Or, is this yet another case of manipulating research studies to m...

Everything You Need to Know About Electrolytes: Nina Anderson

04 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Spring marathons are looming closer. Or maybe you just have a local race that you are thinking about in the future, it is time to really try to take ...

Unbroken Author Laura Hillenbrand; A Lesson in Adaptation

28 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Runners love it when our sport intersects with what is going on in life. We had not had a good running movie in a while….until recently that is. U...

The Importance of a Full Body Gait Analysis to Achieve Your Running Goals; Interview with Matt Phillips

21 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Hello! Welcome to another episode of Runners Connect Run to the Top Podcast. I am so happy you are tuning in to another episode. I would like to tha...

The Best-Kept Secrets to Getting Super Fast As A Masters Runner with World Record Holder Kathy Martin

14 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Do you want to know how to run faster even as you get older?  Masters World Record holder Kathy Martin can tell you how. Also known as the Running Re...

Setting up for Success; Boston Marathon Race Director, Dave McGillivray

13 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

We are very excited to have a special guest to restart the podcast for 2015! It is hard to know where to start; Dave McGillivray has been the Boston...

Setting up for Success; Boston Marathon Race Director, Dave McGillivray

07 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Using Running to Give Back: An Interview With Australian Marathon Icon Rob de Castella

10 Sep 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Many retired elite runners have found meaningful ways to give back to the sport to which they gave so much of themselves. One such runner is Australia...

Mark Cucuzzella – How Natural Running Shoes Finally Allowed Him To Run Pain Free

10 Sep 2012

Contributed by Lukas

What do you do when you experience significant injury after injury, so much so that surgery no longer helps and most doctors tell you it's time to han...