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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 recent journey leading him to it.  We answer a listener question about VO2max and heart rate.  In the world of running, USA and British indoor championships were impressive.  Records continue falling.  And another record-breaker is down for the count amidst scandal.  For training, coaching, and other services, visit https://atozrunning.com/coaching

This week on AtoZrunning: In further reflection on the topic of goals and finding meaning, we share a compelling lesson from author, speaker, and coach John O’Sullivan’s Every Moment Matters. Also, we answer a listener question about the camaraderie or lack of at the Olympic Trials Marathon. In the world of running, indoor track is exploding, and records dropped like lead sinkers at Millrose Games. Not to be outdone, there were great performances in France, as well. And in a tragic turn, the marathon world-record holder has died in an accident.  For training, coaching, and other services, visit https://atozrunning.com/coaching

This week on AtoZrunning: We share both the results of and the experience participating in the US Olympic Trials Marathon We also answer a listener question about shoe drops and knee pain In the world of running, the trials races were filled with upsets, heartbreak, and unexpected moments. And indoor track action has been a thrill, including national records and near misses For resources and details, visit https://atozrunning.com/episode228  For training, coaching, and other services, visit https://atozrunning.com/coaching

This week on AtoZrunning: Under Armour pro runner Robert Downs joins the show to talk about rethinking change and obstacles We answer listener questions about max heart rate as well as splitting runs between indoors and outdoors In the world of running, last year’s freshman phenom Addy Wiley has big news that involves Adidas Nico Young has done it, and he might just be convincing the doubters And the upcoming 2024 Olympics boast some fascinating statistics that we want to share For resources and details, visit https://atozrunning.com/episode227  For training, coaching, and other services, visit https://atozrunning.com/coaching

This week on AtoZrunning: We finish our examination of change and Brad Stulberg’s book by sharing practical actions,  including how to practice responses and what it looks like to ask for help, among others We also answer a couple listener questions about hard efforts on the treadmill and how to warmup well In the world of running, the US cross country championships included some exciting results That American record we recently mentioned? I just went down again. Stick around to find out which And any guesses how fast an American can run a mile at 7,000 feet? You’ll find out… For resources and details, visit https://atozrunning.com/episode226  For training, coaching, and other services, visit https://atozrunning.com/coaching

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 second section of his book. How do carbon super shoes respond to cold temperatures? We will answer a listener question about that very thing. In the world of running, the Houston Half Marathon saw a new record from an unexpected source,  an absurdly fast road race raised eyebrows,  and records are falling on the track as well For resources and details, visit https://atozrunning.com/episode225  For training, coaching, and other services, visit https://atozrunning.com/coaching

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’s question about when to lift weights In the world of running, world 800m champ Donovan Brazier is back in the news, we’ll share why Dubai Marathon was fast and surprising in both the men’s and women’s races And Outside Mag has some success tips for winter training based on Strava data For resources and details, visit https://atozrunning.com/episode224  For training, coaching, and other services, visit https://atozrunning.com/coaching

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 principles to this new year with its new goals We also answer a listener question about the mental side of running In the world of running, 2023 ended with a nice bang for Beatrice Chebet and a new world record And we take some time to remember what we believe to be the top 10 moments from the world of running in 2023 For resources and details, visit https://atozrunning.com/episode223  For training, coaching, and other services, visit https://atozrunning.com/coaching

Today on AtoZrunning: For this special release episode, we interview Under Armour pro runner Willy Fink to talk about the ingredients for success for runners. Fink shares both his experiences as a professional athlete and insights for runners of all levels.

Today on AtoZrunning: We conclude our series examining training by effort with our final conversation, this time with Sara, and the most succinct and clear articulation of this approach to date! We also field a listener question about running in the cold and dark In the world of running, have you heard of the willpower marshmallow test? The Magness science digest included some poignant studies about emotions And the women’s 24hr world record was broken, but not by someone you’d expect! All this and a very Merry Christmas to you on AtoZrunning For resources and details, visit https://atozrunning.com/episode221  For training, coaching, and other services, visit https://atozrunning.com/coaching

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 We answer a question about preparing for a 50k race In the world of running, new standalone 25k records were set in Kolkata Three Japanese men broke a national record in the same race And NIL deals are continuing to make news and getting ever more complicated For resources and details, visit https://atozrunning.com/episode220  For training, coaching, and other services, visit https://atozrunning.com/coaching

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 getting started or long-time runners many years into it. Also, we field questions about race terrain times and proper long run duration In the world of running, the last high school cross country race, Foot Locker nationals, was exciting What happens when pro runners race in paradise? And we’ll give you two guesses which NCAA runner just turned pro For resources and details, visit https://atozrunning.com/episode219  For training, coaching, and other services, visit https://atozrunning.com/coaching