Run To The Top Podcast | The Ultimate Guide To Running

Pain is a universal occurrence and is considered one of the most important factors impacting runners. How can we avoid pain in the first place? And if we are unable to avoid pain, how can we manage it to continue training safely? Dr. Boleslav Kosharskyy is board-certified in Anesthesiology, Interventional Pain Medicine and Palliative Care. He is Associate Medical Director of Pain Medicine and Director of Anesthesia for Joint Replacement Center at Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein Medical College. Dr. Kosharskyy employs multimodal therapeutic modalities to treat musculoskeletal pain of the back, neck, and joints, neuropathic disorders, and cancer pain. In this episode, we learn about pain avoidance and management techniques as well as how Dr. Kosharskyy treats his patients in his practice. He dispels some common myths and provides clarity on using common and alternative medicines for treatment. Dr. Kosharskyy specializes in minimally invasive therapies such as: Spinal Cord and DRG Stimulation, Kypho-

What are the positives of having a period of time without racing? Why now is the right time for you to focus on the often neglected elements of your training cycle? Coach Hayley explains in this episode.

How training using your heart rate monitor can hold you back from reaching your potential? In this episode, Coach Claire shares 3 reasons to ditch HR training and then gives you the best ways to improve your running without using heart rate.

In this week's update, Coach Michael gives details about what kind of strength training videos are added each day on our YouTube channel and also provides some clarifications on our upcoming virtual race. Listen now!

In this week's up-tempo talks, Coaches Ruairi and Dylan talk about the specs of the new Nike Alpha Fly shoe and how it differs from the previous models. Listen now!

Holly Zimmermann - Running Everest In 2018, Holly Zimmermann was the first international female to finish the Mount Everest Marathon. That’s right; a marathon. On Mount Everest. Additionally, she has completed the 257-km (160 mile) Marathon des Sables across the Sahara Desert as well as a marathon at the Polar Circle.    Born in Providence, RI, the middle child of three girls, she was active in team sports including soccer, softball, gymnastics, basketball, field hockey and even cross-country running (although she despised running then!) She received a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering with a concentration in Aerospace Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute in 1991, then at The University of Rhode Island she acquired a Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering concentrating in the thermal sciences, and finally finished her education with a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) at The College of William & Mary. She then worked for several years in research and development for military

How accurate are the VO2 Max calculations on your GPS watch? What is the problem with the Garmin's race predictions? Coach Laura explains in today's Extrakick episode.

How to prepare for the mental and emotional rigors of race day during workouts and in your mind? Does visualization really work? If so, how can you implement it before and during the race? Coach Claire discusses seven mental strategies to build mental toughness during races in today's episode.

In this week's Team RC update, Coach Michael talks about our new weekday live at-home strength training sessions on Youtube and also give details on how you can participate in the virtual race, which is happening on April 19th. Tune in now!

Are you coming back from injury and want to get back to running? Where to start from there? How to return to action stronger? Coaches Dylan and Ruairi share various practical strategies that you can apply today for faster return. Listen now!

Carolee Belkin Walker is currently Chief of Staff in the office of the Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs at the U.S. Department of State. She’s a career professional at the Department with previous assignments as a congressional advisor in the Bureau of Legislative Affairs, the Deputy Director of the state.gov website, and a consular affairs officer and chief serving on crisis task forces such as the earthquake in Haiti and the earthquake and tsunami in Japan. Since 2014, Carolee has enjoyed a successful side hustle as a freelance wellness and fitness writer for such publications as the Washington Post, Huffington Post, Women’s Running, and others. She’s the author of her memoir Getting My Bounce Back and she’s currently writing her second book, Keeping My Bounce in Spite of What I’m Facing. She started running in her late 50s in order to lose weight, but soon she began to embrace the overall health benefits of running, and most importantly the mental benefits. As a marathon and triathlon finishe

In this challenging times, what areas you can focus now to make the most out of training? Coach Hayley explains in this podcast and also talks about the positives of having a period of time without racing. 

How much you'll slowdown when not able to run? What is the effect of detraining on your VO2 Max and fitness level? How quickly do you lose your running fitness? Coach Claire explains in this Audio Blog podcast.

In this episode, Coach Michael shares details about a virtual race that Team RunnersConnect is organizing next month. Listen now to know how you can take part in this event that helps you keep focused on your goals and maintain a positive mindset.

With many of us don't have races to do, what steps you can take to stay focused on your running and fitness goals? Why you need to reevaluate your purpose when it comes to running? How to be more productive when you've to work from home? Coaches Dylan and Ruairi share some great tips and ideas in today's podcast. Listen now!

Calum Neff- World Record Holder in Stroller Marathon and 10k   This week we talk with Calum Neff, who holds the Guinness world record in the marathon and the 10k while pushing a stroller, or as they say in the UK, while pushing a "pram."   Calum’s accomplishments are amazing and he has a unique perspective on getting fit as a family.   Currently residing in Houston, TX, he started running at four years old. His wife, Julie, and his three young daughters have helped define Calum’s running career after earning a series of Guinness World Records racing while pushing his daughters in the stroller. But he also is a diverse runner competing in all distances on all terrains in a single year, from speed on the track to grueling ultras in the mountains and everything in-between.  He also runs his own coaching business called Hardloop Endurance in Houston.   So just how fast do you have to run while pushing a young human in a stroller to earn a Guinness World Record?  Pretty darn fast! Calum ran 2:31 in the marathon, 1

How to strengthen your foot? What exercises can help stretch your foot and calf muscles? Coach Laura explains in today's podcast.

So your race is likely to get cancelled or postponed. Now what to do? In this week's audio blog, Coach Claire reads an article about how to potentially adjust your schedule for another race and why now is the best time to work on your weaknesses.

As many big-city races are getting cancelled due to Coronavirus, what can you do to remain positive and stay focused on other aspects of your running goals? Coach Michael gives suggestions on how to cope and turn this situation into a more positive one.

In this podcast about Olympic Trails recap, Coach Dylan talks about various interesting things that happened before, during and after the race. Listen now!