The Planted Runner
Episodes
How I Went From Not Running to a Sub 3 Marathon at Age 42 (In 10 Steps)
13 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you want to get good at something, it can really help to be inspired by someone who has done it before. It doesn’t mean your road is going to b...
Why Heel Striking Might Actually Make You Run Faster: Dr. Matt Minard
06 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Runners have been told that heel striking is bad. Or at least, it’s not nearly as good as a runner who hits the ground on the midfoot. But what i...
The Essential Pre-Run Fueling Guide, Even For Sensitive Stomachs
29 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you are an early morning runner, you probably head out the door as soon as your shoes are tied. There’s no time to eat a meal, wait for it to dig...
How to Tell if Your Race Goals are Realistic or Ridiculous
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have your heart set on a certain finishing time for your next race? Most runners are racing to see if they can go farther or faster than befor...
Are You Wasting Your Time Running in the Gray Zone?
08 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There’s an effort in running that is deceptively sweet. It’s not slow enough to be called jogging, yet it’s not hard enough that it feels too c...
The Best Running Form Won't Work for You, But Here's What Will
01 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Better running form makes a huge difference in running your best. But you can't just go out and try to run with better form. Well, at least not fo...
Pacing: The Single Most Important Concept to Improve Your Running and Your Life
25 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Learning to pace is a fundamental skill of running well. But the concept of pacing actually has the power to improve everything in your running, a...
How to Transform from a Casual Runner into an Endurance Athlete
18 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How do you transform yourself from a casual runner into an endurance athlete? How do you go from a basic level of running fitness into someone who c...