Run to the Top Podcast | The Ultimate Guide to Running
705 episodes - English - Latest episode: 22 days ago - ★★★★★ - 837 ratingsRunning podcast to motivate and help runners of every level, speed, and age run their best.
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Running Form Insights From An Expert Physiotherapist
April 19, 2024 07:47 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MBLaura Rutterford joins Run To The Top to discuss several important topics within our community. We lead with her experience with hip dysplasia and the steps that she took through childhood and early adulthood to get to a point where she had near-perfect running form and the ability to train for and race half marathons. After that, we get into her professional background as a physiotherapist and some of the insights she’s gained working with running-related clients to rehab various musc...
Top lessons learned from running an ultramarathon
April 17, 2024 07:09 - 1 hour - 66.9 MBOnly 0.3% of Americans participate in ultra races but if you’re not a part of this group (yet) you can still learn from the challenges of these difficult events. Coach Hayley is a talented 2:37 marathoner and recently completed her first-ever ultramarathon by finishing a 50k run through the Endurancelife Ultra Series. She even accidentally ran an extra 2 miles, something Hayley will speak about during the episode. Despite the mishap, she is now preparing for her first 100k race and has som...
Running News: Storylines for the Boston Marathon and London Marathon
April 12, 2024 04:01 - 1 hour - 61 MBMarathon season is upon us and the team at RunnersConnect is bringing you all the greatest storylines going into the Boston and London Marathon. This year’s field of professional runners is loaded leading up to the Paris Summer Olympics and we’ll give you our take on what to expect and who might surprise or disappoint at upcoming marathon majors. We’ll also chat about our thoughts on what to expect from the American Olympic Marathon team who have all opted out of running a Spring marathon. ...
Everything Runners Need To Know About Bunions with Doctor Brad Schaeffer
April 10, 2024 07:16 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBRoughly 1 in 4 US adults suffer from bunions and whether you knew it or not, there’s actually such a thing as “National Bunion Day '' that's only a few days away. Given the time of year and the applicability to our community, I figured it’d be a good topic of conversation. For runners like us, bunions often result from the repeated stress of hitting the pavement, wearing shoes that are too tight, as well as having flat feet or over pronation to aggravate the problem. With that context ...
Lessons Learned on the Hard Road Back to Running
April 05, 2024 12:57 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MBAfter 8 years away, I'm finally making a return to competitive running. It's been a challenging road back, and I've learned some valuable lessons along the way. Here are three key takeaways from my journey: **Training at Your Current Fitness Level:** I've realized the importance of training based on my current fitness level, rather than aiming for past personal bests. It's been humbling, but ultimately crucial for progress. **Finding Your 'Why':** As my motivations have shifted, I've disc...
All Your Questions About The Boston Marathon ANSWERED!
April 03, 2024 04:01 - 41 minutes - 38 MBWe are just a few weeks away from one of the world's most popular running events, the Boston Marathon. With this highly anticipated annual event approaching, I imagine you’ll be eager for relevant discussion. So in this episode, we are joined by Jeff Gaudette, Founder of RunnersConnect, to address general questions about the race, offer advice on final race preparations, and discuss strategies for working towards the goal of qualifying for and racing in the Boston Marathon in the future, ...
RC Spotlight - Overcoming cancer and the marathon with Alison Thomson
March 29, 2024 04:01 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MBToday’s episode is a true story of courage and resilience. Alison’s life was changed forever when she discovered two lumps on her neck in April of 2023 and later had these diagnosed as Non-Hodkins Lymphoma. Despite this news, she was so inspired to raise awareness and funding for another disease, motor neurone disease (MND), that she continued running and training throughout her chemo treatment. Alison finished her treatment last August and is now continuing her fundraising efforts while tra...
Running Rewire With Jay Dicharry
March 27, 2024 04:01 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MBRunning biomechanics expert, Jay Dicharry, returns to the show to talk about the upcoming new edition (stay tuned) of his popular book “Running Rewired”. In this conversation, we talk about: why we all need to be students of our sport the specific skills you should have in your running toolbox why you need inputs (not just recovery) to improve the way you’re moving why too much, too fast, too soon isn’t the only pathway to injury the cognitive, associative, and autonomous stages of ...
Creating a more welcoming sport: How to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in running
March 22, 2024 08:34 - 1 hour - 62.5 MBRunning is an incredible sport with the power to change lives for the better. Unfortunately, it’s not as accessible as it can and should be. Despite being a relatively approachable sport with minimal equipment there are still systemic barriers that make it difficult for some to participate. Today, we’re tackling this issue head-on with a panel of diverse runners sharing their experiences in the sport and thoughts on how to make it more welcoming for all types of runners. Our panel for this...
Is the Hype About “Double Threshold” Workouts Justified?
March 20, 2024 08:07 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MBIf you’ve been tracking write ups in the media or public sentiment on all the message boards out there, then you know double threshold workouts are all the rage right now and given the moment we’re in, I thought it would be good to have RunnersConnect Head Coach Michael Hammond on the show to break everything down and help us determine whether it’s something this audience should consider for training purposes. It’s a wide-ranging conversation with Michael, we cover a lot, but some of the ...
Race-predicting workouts to accurately project your race times
March 15, 2024 04:01 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MBAs spring approaches, many runners are preparing for their first race of the season and may be wondering how to pace themselves in the race or during key workouts. Luckily, a properly crafted workout can be used to help estimate fitness for almost any distance. Whether you’re hoping for a PR or just curious about what finishing time to expect, then these race predictor workouts can help you make an educated guess of future race performance. We’ll go through several of these workouts for ma...
Inside RunnersConnect: Founder Jeff Gaudette Talks Training Evolution, Strength Work, Future of Coaching
March 13, 2024 04:01 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MBRunnersConnect Founder and CEO Jeff Gaudette returns to Run To The Top this time to chat on a variety of topics. Specifically, we discuss: how his training methodology has changed in recent years peak week training tips for races like the Boston Marathon how to think about the non-running components of training like rest and active recovery protocols why he’s a strong (no pun intended) proponent of strength training the benefits of online coaching and how RunnersConnect is different...
Kara Goucher’s Longest Race
March 08, 2024 07:08 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MBOn today’s show, we are talking with Kara Goucher author of “The Longest Race: Inside the Secret World of Abuse, Doping, and Deception on Nike’s Elite Running Team”, which chronicles her ascent from Olympic aspirations to the Nike Oregon Project, led by Alberto Salazar, where she unveils a culture of abuse and doping, shedding light on the shadows of elite running. Goucher's resilience and advocacy, despite corporate complicity, ignited a call for reform in the sport, offering a powerful ...
RC Crowns the Fittest Runner on the Planet
March 06, 2024 06:54 - 1 hour - 59.6 MBEvery racing distance comes with its own challenges, but in this episode the RC team is going to debate what race is the best test to crown the fittest runner on the planet. The winner of the 100m dash is typically given the title of fastest on the planet but we’re not going to let sprinters have all of the fun. You’ll hear our coaches each make their case for what they believe is the best test of fitness before we officially settle on a winner. Distance runners are a special breed of athl...
US Olympic Marathon Trials Champion (and former RC Coach) Fiona O’Keeffe
March 01, 2024 08:09 - 53 minutes - 49.8 MBA captivating chat with Fiona O'Keefe, a former coach at Runners Connect, about her remarkable journey to winning the US Olympic Trials marathon and earning a spot on the Paris Olympic team. Her insights and experiences shed light on the dedication and balance required for elite-level training and competition. 🏃♀️ Key Takeaways from the Conversation: - Balance and Recovery: The importance of balance, rest, and recovery in marathon training, from managing caffeine and alcohol intake t...
Abdi Abdirahman: Insights into Running Excellence
February 28, 2024 05:01 - 36 minutes - 34 MBTo many of you, Abdi Abdirahman is a household name. He’s the first American distance runner to make five Olympic teams and the oldest American distance runner ever to make an Olympic team. The list of accomplishments goes on. A few years ago, he wrote a book called “Abdi’s World,” which chronicles his impressive career in running, and that's why I wanted to have him on the show. In this conversation, we discuss: Not taking the sport too seriously as a strategy to stay competitive. Self-b...
RC Spotlight - Steady but not Slow with Frederich Hayem
February 23, 2024 08:22 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBIn this edition of RC spotlight we hear from Frederich Hayem (Fred), a relatively new runner who has achieved rapid success since taking up the sport just over a year ago. He is the perfect example of how good training and learning from your mistakes is the best way to improve as an athlete. He joined our coaching program with the goal of running his first marathon and crushed it, running a 3:29. Despite some injury and setbacks, he has taken several minutes off of his already impressive ...
How To Plan Your Next Racing Season with Joe Friel
February 21, 2024 07:38 - 47 minutes - 44 MBJoe Friel is a renowned endurance sports coach most notable for some of the elite triathlon and cycling athletes he’s worked with over the years. He’s also the author of a great book called the “Triathlete’s Training Bible” and he joins the show today to discuss some of the running-related themes in the newest edition. In a wide-ranging conversation around mental readiness, physical readiness, and race-season planning you’ll get some excellent takeaways from topics like: why should you b...
Injury vs. Niggles: How to tell the difference and what to do when either strikes
February 16, 2024 05:01 - 52 minutes - 49.3 MBIt can be trickey to tell the difference between a niggle and an injury but how you respond when something doesn’t feel quite right could be the difference between a PR and and DNF. Coach Hayley Munn joins us in this to show, bringing her educational background in physical therapy and years of coaching experience to help tell the difference between an injury and a niggle and explain what to do about each of them. It can be really challenging sometimes for even the most experienced runners...
Fueling Athletic Performance: Strategies for Endurance Athletes with Sports Dietitian Alex Larson
February 14, 2024 06:38 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MBIn this episode of Run To The Top, sports dietitian Alex Larson delves into the intricacies of fueling for improved performance and body composition among endurance athletes, advocating for a flexible eating style. Larson offers insights into post-race recovery, emphasizing the importance of timing and food group choices to optimize recovery windows. The discussion also touches upon the early signs and consequences of underfueling, highlighting the need for sustained nutritional support f...
What you can learn from the training of a marathon world record holder
February 09, 2024 07:49 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBIf you’re a runner, you probably already know you need to train to get faster but what about taking this to the next level with over 175 miles per week? This is exactly the type of extreme training that went into Kelvin Kiptum’s world record setting marathon performance, where he ran 2:00:35 in Chicago this past fall. In this episode we’ll take a closer look at Kiptum’s training and discuss whether everyday runners can employ some of the same strategies or if Kiptum’s radical approach ...
The Barefoot Advantage: Steve Sashen on Minimalist Footwear and Athletic Performance
February 07, 2024 05:01 - 1 hour - 63 MBIn this episode of Run To The Top, we are joined by Steve Sashen, the Founder-CEO of Xero shoes. We discuss his journey from returning to running in his late forties to becoming a competitive sprinter and building a prominent shoe brand. Our conversation delves into the problems with modern running shoes, the advantages and disadvantages of super shoes, various biomechanical studies informing the athletic footwear industry, and the case for minimalist footwear and barefoot running. Takeaways...
Ruairi Moynihan: Lessons from failing to qualify for the olympic marathon trials
February 02, 2024 05:01 - 54 minutes - 49.7 MBIn today’s episode, we’re bringing you a story from an incredible athlete who spent years of training to accomplish his goal of competing at the olympic marathon trials by running an OTQ time - and ultimately fell just short of that goal during his most recent attempt. This athlete happens to also be one of our own coaches here at RunnersConnect and his name is Ruairi Moynihan. Ruairi came so close to hitting the 2:18 standard back in 2022, running an impressive 2:21 marathon while training ...
Building a Distance Running Dynasty in Flagstaff
January 31, 2024 05:01 - 57 minutes - 52.3 MBIn the remote Arizona mountain town of Flagstaff more than half a century ago, a training ground for generations of legendary runners and a collegiate dynasty at Northern Arizona University were born. Authors Matt Baxter and Ron Mann capture the history of it all in their new book “Running Up The Mountain''. They join Run To The Top to reflect on some of the key insights from the story including: The benefits of altitude training and other environmental factors that shaped the birth and inc...
RC Spotlight - Becoming your best self with Catie Markesich
January 26, 2024 05:01 - 1 hour - 55 MBWelcome back to RC spotlight where we highlight amazing achievements from runners just like you. Today’s athlete proves that success in running comes in a variety of forms. On today’s show, we’ll hear from Catie Markesich, an athlete who isn’t afraid to carve her own path by prioritizing personal growth and happiness in the sport. This is the story of a runner who brings out the best in herself and others as she tackles challenging goals. Catie competed in numerous marathons and ultra-mara...
Fueling Your 2024 Ambitions: Mastering Nutrition, Lifestyle Hacks, and Long-Term Discipline with Angelo Poli
January 24, 2024 07:31 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBIt’s the New Year and that means aspirational thinking is in the air. Many of you might be wondering - how do you harness that mindset not just in the first days and weeks of the year, but throughout 2024? Well, metabolism expert and transformation specialist, Angelo Poli returns to the show to address just that. We talk about: goal setting around sports nutrition and everyday dieting understanding the levers for change in your diet and overall lifestyle to follow through on your ambition...
Time-saving hacks for runners
January 19, 2024 05:01 - 53 minutes - 50.3 MBEvery runner knows the best workout is the one you actually do, but it can be hard to find time for consistently sticking with your training program. Luckily, there are ways to improve your training without taking time away from other activities or even to cut down on the time required for your current workout routine. Here’s our list of what you’ll learn Creative ways to make your runs more time-efficient Tips to make fueling your runs less of a chore Ways to combine some of your ...
What Runners Need To Know About Joint Maintenance
January 17, 2024 08:08 - 59 minutes - 55 MBWhen dealing with everyday pain and tightness in your body, life may not be as enjoyable as it could be, and this extends to running. You become more injury-prone, your performance suffers, and movement becomes less enjoyable. Above all, you may not be living up to your full potential. If this resonates with your recent experiences, tune into this episode with Dr. Grayson Wickham, a Physical Therapy expert and founder of the Movement Vault. Dr. Wickham is on a mission to assist runners in ...
Real Runners Give you their Best Treadmill Tips
January 12, 2024 05:01 - 53 minutes - 50.4 MBOne of the most polarizing topics in running is the treadmill. Some love the comfort of running indoors while others find this machine boring or monotonous, giving it a nickname in the running community as the “dreadmill”. Wherever you stand on this debate, it can be a useful tool for training that provides consistency and control over your runs. We’re right in the middle of winter right now and if you live in a cold climate, you’re almost certain to have days where cold and snow make run...
Lessons from 2023 and What’s Next in 2024
January 10, 2024 05:01 - 36 minutes - 34.8 MBThe turn to the New Year is a great time to reflect back to lessons learned and look forward to what you hope to accomplish. In that vein, in today’s episode I’ll dive into… 2 important lessons I learned in 2023 My goals for 2024 Exciting updates coming from RC Some of my favorite episodes from 2023 runnersconnect.net/638 runnersconnect.net/642 runnersconnect.net/650 runnersconnect.net/651 Training for the marathon? Get training advice and prep tips from some of the best...
Underrated or Overrated: Winter Training
January 05, 2024 05:01 - 21 minutes - 20.5 MBThe winter season is officially here and while most people spend their time inside watching Netflix or curling up to a good book; many runners brave the elements to keep training through tough conditions. If you’re a runner looking to run year-round we’re here to help. In this episode of underrated or overrated, we’re covering winter training topics so you know what gear and training strategies will actually help you to get through the colder winter season. Training in the wintertime can b...
Planning Your Training for the Long-Term
January 03, 2024 05:01 - 27 minutes - 25.9 MBAs we turn to 2024 many of us are starting to think about and plan our long-term goals. That’s why this week’s podcast is about helping you plan for the year. You’ll learn… How to think about and plan big goals Finding the right races Planning your seasons Connect, Comment, Community Follow RunnersConnect on Instagram Join the Elite Treatment where you get first dibs on everything RTTT each month! Runners Connect Winner's Circle Facebook Community RunnersConnect Facebo...
RC Spotlight - Overcoming prejudice one marathon at a time with Sabina Havkins
December 29, 2023 05:01 - 54 minutes - 51.6 MBWelcome to another edition of RC spotlight. Today’s show is all about an athlete who is absolutely crushing it in the marathon after not even being allowed to run long distances until later in life. Her name is Sabina Havkins and this talented runner has proven the glass ceiling is no match for her determination and perseverance. Sabina started running as a kid in high school when women couldn’t even have their own sports team. Despite a passion for distance running, she ran the 400m to ge...
A Runner’s Guide to the Holidays: How to Have Fun and Stay Fit
December 22, 2023 05:01 - 46 minutes - 44.4 MBDo you struggle to maintain your training during the holiday season? If that sounds like you, you’re not alone. It’s an exciting time of year, but all of the extra social activities can make it difficult to stick to a normal running routine. Not to mention the cold and snowy weather you might face depending on where you train. Luckily, you don’t have to choose between holiday fun and running success. If you want to enjoy your holiday plans while still maintaining fitness, this is the episode...
Overcoming Loneliness Through Running
December 20, 2023 05:01 - 37 minutes - 35.1 MBHow do we overcome loneliness? And how can running help? In this episode of Run To The Top, Nick Jonsson joins the show to address these questions head-on. Guided partly by personal experience through recovery and partly through research for his book “Executive Loneliness”, Nick offers many lessons on how to take stock of your situation, ask for help, get healthy, and find your relationships and purpose in this world. Tying it all back to our running community and Nick’s background in l...
How to train for the Boston Marathon
December 15, 2023 05:01 - 52 minutes - 49.1 MBEarlier in September we released a Boston Marathon special about qualifying for this iconic race. In today’s show, we’re giving you our expert tips on how to train for the Boston Marathon or any other marathon you might have planned this spring. As this episode airs, we’re now about 4 months out from the Boston marathon which is the perfect time to start your training in order to make sure you’re in the best shape possible for race day. Boston is a challenging course with lots of hills. If...
Building Community For Larger-Bodied Runners
December 13, 2023 05:01 - 53 minutes - 49.7 MBMartinus Evans’ doctor told him that he needed to lose weight, but also that he couldn’t run. Martinus felt otherwise. He said he was going to start training for a marathon. The rest is history. Over the past few years, Martinus wrote a book called the “Slow AF Run Club”, has built an impressive like-minded running community that supports non-traditional runners in larger bodies and has appeared on podcasts like this one and major events across the running world to share his message and v...
The biggest running mistakes from our expert coaching team
December 08, 2023 05:01 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBIt takes a lot of hard work and talent to become a professional runner or coach but even the best of us make mistakes. In this episode, our expert team from RunnersConnect are sharing their biggest running mistakes so you can learn to avoid making the same ones. Training for a big goal can be overwhelming but RunnersConnect is built on the idea of community and of bringing runners together to learn from each other to progress as athletes. We’ve all had bad workouts or messed up fuelling in...
Running With Creative Endurance
December 06, 2023 05:01 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBAre you feeling the burnout from your runs? Ready to harness effective strategies for enduring creativity and commitment to your running? Lately, I’ve been feeling and thinking all of this and that’s what inspired me to reach out to Mike Schnaidt, a seasoned designer and marathon runner whose recent book, “Creative Endurance” outlines a series of ideas and methods you can deploy to reignite or keep your imagination, spirit, and sense of innovation or breakthrough flowing. If you haven’...
Running on a Budget: 5 Ways to Save
December 01, 2023 05:01 - 22 minutes - 23.2 MBWith budgets tight around the holidays, Coach Michael shares 5 of his best tips to help you save on your running. You’ll learn how to… Make your own gels Save on your running shoes Meal prep that actually works Find and save on races Train smarter on a budget. Connect, Comment, Community Follow RunnersConnect on Instagram Join the Elite Treatment where you get first dibs on everything RTTT each month! Runners Connect Winner's Circle Facebook Community RunnersConne...
Separating fact from fiction in the nutritional supplement space
November 29, 2023 05:01 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MBNutritional supplementation can play an important role in any runner’s lifestyle, but it’s oftentimes hard to separate fact from fiction when determining what to use, why to use it, and how much you should be taking. Here to make sense of some of our questions in this space is David Block from Previnex. From his career-long exposure to the supplement and wellness spaces, David shares insights on how certain supplements contribute to health and longevity. Specifically, we explore the co...
RC Spotlight - Smashing age barriers with Kumar Rao
November 24, 2023 05:01 - 36 minutes - 34.2 MBWelcome to a special edition of the Run to the Top podcast where we’re turning the tables and hearing from athletes like you who are accomplishing incredible things with their running! We’re calling it RC spotlight and today’s episode is all about a runner with an incredible story defying age and expectations. His name is Kumar Rao and competing in the 70+ age category, he’s been smashing records in everything from the 5k up to the marathon. Over the course of this episode you’ll hear fro...
Unveiling Truth In Running Nutrition: The examine.com story
November 22, 2023 07:41 - 1 hour - 57 MBWithout a doubt, in some ways, it’s getting increasingly difficult to separate fact from fiction in the health, nutrition, and supplementation spaces. But there are reputable resources out there for folks like us to turn to and we’re featuring one of them on the show today. Sol Orwell is the founder of Examine.com, a powerful resource on the internet for evidence-based nutrition and supplements information. He joins the Run To The Top Podcast to share stories about his personal path to co...
The plan between the plan: Answering the question of what the heck to do after your goal race is completed
November 17, 2023 07:59 - 1 hour - 65.3 MBIf you just finished a goal race you might be thinking what the heck do I do now? Well, let’s talk about the plan between the plan. In a previous episode we aired two weeks ago, coach Michael gave us 5 great ways you can maximize your training between races. Now that you know “WHY” your training in this period is so important, we’re going to build on those lessons with “HOW” to train so you can maximize all of the benefits we discussed. This is the plan between the plan. Finishing your r...
Avoid Injury with Active Isolated Flexibility: An Interview with Phil Wharton
November 15, 2023 05:01 - 29 minutes - 28.3 MBOne of the more controversial topics in running (other than the debate over footwear choices) is the importance of flexibility. Coaches, experts, and runners disagree over the role flexibility plays in preventing injury or boosting performance and how to improve it. However, part of this disagreement lies in a misunderstanding of what defines flexibility and stretching. So, on today’s show we’re going to interview a pioneer in the world of flexibility, Phil Wharton. Phil is going to...
How to be faster and healthier as a female runner
November 10, 2023 09:26 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBRunning is very inclusive and just about anybody can participate with not much more than a decent pair of running shoes. This doesn’t mean that we all have the same experience though and today’s show will be all about special considerations for female athletes. In this episode, coaches Andie and Hayley do an amazing job of breaking down how female athletes can perform their best. Whatever your age or lifestyle, they’ll be diving into how you can stay healthy, happy, and fit as a female run...
The Why and How to Increase Your Mileage Safely
November 08, 2023 05:01 - 26 minutes - 26.3 MBFor many runners, increasing their mileage is a goal that’s difficult to do when gearing up for a race due to the need to focus on workouts and all that goes into proper race specific training. Thus, the time between races is an awesome opportunity to work on increasing your mileage. Today, we’re joined by Ryan Warrenburg, one of the coaches at On Zap Endurance, an elite marathon group based in North Carolina. He's an expert in aerobic development for runners of all ages and ability l...
5 Ways to Maximize Your Training Between Races
November 03, 2023 08:06 - 25 minutes - 25.5 MBDon’t let your hard earned fitness go to waste! Coach Michael gives you 5 ways to approach your training between races so you start your next training cycle even stronger than before. Running Fitness Bootcamps - runnersconnect.net/FOCUS/ Connect, Comment, Community Follow RunnersConnect on Instagram Join the Elite Treatment where you get first dibs on everything RTTT each month! Runners Connect Winner's Circle Facebook Community RunnersConnect Facebook page GET EXPERT...
Macros for Runners: Everything you need to know
November 01, 2023 07:49 - 46 minutes - 45.5 MBThe importance of proper nutrition during intense periods of training can’t be overlooked. While most runners spend most of their time focusing on their workouts, recovering from these hard efforts is often more important than the training itself. The best way to do this is by supplying your body with the correct nutrients at the correct times before, during and after your training. And this all starts with understanding macronutrients - what they are, what each macronutrient is best...
How to make solo runs more fun
October 27, 2023 04:01 - 53 minutes - 50 MBRunners are often divided on whether they prefer the solitude of running alone or the sense of community that comes with running in a group. Whatever your preference, most of us have found ourselves needing to head out the door alone at some point. Maybe you’ve had to sneak in a quick run before your next meeting or maybe you couldn’t find someone at the same pace for a workout. Luckily, there are a lot of strategies runners can use to make the most of these solo adventures. On today’s sho...