Latest Half marathon Podcast Episodes
Season 3, Episode 12 --- Jim Nowak (The Iron 2)
Gearing Up for Grandma's - June 01, 2023 20:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsThere are only two people to have completed every mile ever run on the Grandma's Marathon racecourse --- John Naslund and Jim Nowak. Together, they're known as "The Iron 2," and both will be back this year trying to complete their 47th trip from Two Harbors to Duluth. Already, they've each accu...
Why You Should Use A Seasonal Diet Approach To Your Training
The One Percent Better Runner | DLake, Mike Trees & Friends - May 30, 2023 05:09 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsSeasons are everywhere in life: Tax season, weather season, fashion season and yes, RUN SEASON. Like seasons you can’t keep wearing the same Summer clothes in the winter. That aint gonna work. So you gotta switch things and adapt! Just like the clothes in your closet, I’ll teach you how to adap...
Running Form: The Good, The Bad, and The Average | May TTT
The One Percent Better Runner | DLake, Mike Trees & Friends - May 25, 2023 05:41 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsImproving running form is essential for success in any running event or endurance sport. Having good running form can help you run faster, farther, and with less effort. Poor running form can lead to injury, fatigue, and decreased performance. Unfortunately, many runners focus on the appearance...
Vo2 Max Run Workouts: These Will Make You Stronger or Kill You Trying
The One Percent Better Runner | DLake, Mike Trees & Friends - May 16, 2023 05:10 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsThis was a wild one I almost didn’t put out. But after editing it and realising there was a lot of great information in here I let it slide. The reason why I wasn’t feeling it is that I wanted to talk about Vo2max workouts in this. But then I realised halfway through that we should have clearly...
Season 3, Episode 11 --- Scott Keenan
Gearing Up for Grandma's - May 03, 2023 22:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsFounding executive director Scott Keenan makes his second appearance on the podcast, this time to talk about his coming induction into the DECC Athletic Hall of Fame. The official induction ceremony, which will include Kara Goucher as another member of the Class of 2023, will be held May 4 in ...
The link between carbs, cavemen and your inner GPS for run gains
The One Percent Better Runner | DLake, Mike Trees & Friends - May 02, 2023 07:24 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsImagine this, you're a pilot in the cockpit of a plane. You have a destination, but the journey is full of unexpected turbulence and challenges. The key to success is staying on course and making small adjustments as needed. And just like flying a plane, navigating life requires a steady hand a...
Season 3, Episode 10 --- Carrie Rodman (Training Your Mind)
Gearing Up for Grandma's - April 26, 2023 14:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsCarrie Rodman is one of our 2023 Grambassadors and joins the podcast to talk about positive self-talk and how to properly train your mind along with your body ahead of race weekend. Carrie, who last ran in Duluth in 2008, shares some her personal favorite mantras that she repeats to herself duri...
Running Gels: Love Them or Hate Them? Here's What You Need to Know
The One Percent Better Runner | DLake, Mike Trees & Friends - March 07, 2023 02:12 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsRunning gels are like stocks in the stock market. Some people swear by them and couldn't imagine training for a marathon without them, while others avoid them at all costs. Like with stocks, it's essential to research and determines what works best for you personally. We discuss using running g...
The Truth About Running Injuries and How to Make A Safe Comeback (Injury Part 2)
The One Percent Better Runner | DLake, Mike Trees & Friends - February 21, 2023 02:26 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsA few episodes back, we talked about four tips when coming back from injury. Now let’s talk about the long and bumpy road to connecting the dots and running your best times once you’ve gotten through that initial injury recovery period. There are four essential tips that we will walk through; ...
Season 3, Episode 9 --- Nutrition Roundtable
Gearing Up for Grandma's - February 09, 2023 00:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsThere's so much that goes into marathon training, but one of most individualized and important pieces is nutrition. What should you be putting into your body before, during, and after your training runs to help you feel and perform your best? We assembled a roundtable to talk about that very is...
Revealing the special sauce between 5k and 10k race training
The One Percent Better Runner | DLake, Mike Trees & Friends - February 07, 2023 02:46 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsDiscover the subtle training differences between the 5k and 10k races. Learn how to improve your 10k time, how training changes for each race, and how to run a fast ultra 50k race. Listen on to find out more. What You’ll Learn Psychologically what is happening to your body in the 5k vs the 10k...
Breaking the run a lot and eat everything in sight mentality
The One Percent Better Runner | DLake, Mike Trees & Friends - January 24, 2023 02:35 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsAfter a long run, it's hard to resist the urge to eat everything in sight, much like how it's hard to resist the pull of a toxic romantic relationship. Just like a long run can leave you feeling exhausted and drained, a toxic relationship can also drain you of your energy and sense of self. And ...
Use This Easy Run Drill Trick To Get Unreal Results
The One Percent Better Runner | DLake, Mike Trees & Friends - January 12, 2023 00:24 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsWhen you see a runner with perfect running form, what do you think? Damn, they look fast, how can I look like that? How efficient are they at injury prevention?? Is that running form by winning the genetic lottery or did they work at it? Do they do drills to look that good? Well, you might ...
Season 3, Episode 8 --- Tony Loyd (2023 Grambassador)
Gearing Up for Grandma's - December 29, 2022 22:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsTony Loyd began running late in life and, to himself, said he'd never do it again after running his first-ever marathon in 2001. Well, Tony lied to himself and as since on running and on marathoning -- he qualified for his first Boston Marathon in 2005 and has run several other big races, includ...
Season 3, Episode 7 --- Cristina Nistler (Winter Running)
Gearing Up for Grandma's - December 22, 2022 21:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsEssentia Health ATC Cristina Nistler joins the podcast for the next of several installments ahead of the 2023 Grandma's Marathon weekend designed to help keep runners focused on the finish line while avoiding any common injuries and/or medical issues. As part of her role with Essentia Health, N...
Season 3, Episode 6 --- Shannon Hogan (Roads vs. Trails)
Gearing Up for Grandma's - December 16, 2022 22:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsAs you make your way down the North Shore during Grandma's Marathon in June, you and thousands of others are enjoying some of the very best road racing available in the United States. It's a race you've probably heard of --- almost certainly, if you're listening to this podcast. What you might ...
Season 3, Episode 5 --- Chuck Engle, The "Marathon Junkie" (Part 2)
Gearing Up for Grandma's - December 07, 2022 15:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsA self-proclaimed "marathon junkie," Chuck Engle has certainly earned the title. He's completed more than 475 marathons in his lifetime, and he's also the world record holder with more than 150 of those being completed in 3 hours or less. Engle travels nearly every week of the year to at least ...
Season 3, Episode 4 --- Chuck Engle, The "Marathon Junkie" (Part 1)
Gearing Up for Grandma's - November 22, 2022 17:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsA self-proclaimed "marathon junkie," Chuck Engle has certainly earned the title. He's completed more than 475 marathons in his lifetime, and he's also the world record holder with more than 150 of those being completed in 3 hours or less. Engle travels nearly every week of the year to at least ...
Seven proven supplements to help you crush your run recovery
The One Percent Better Runner | DLake, Mike Trees & Friends - November 17, 2022 04:17 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsWork + Rest + Recovery = Training, not work + work + work. This means that when you go hard or long on a run, you need to properly recover. Supplements! They polarise and divide the endurance sports and running community. Some people love em, so people don’t - I personally like them for many re...
Seven proven supplements to help after hard runs
The One Percent Better Runner | DLake, Mike Trees & Friends - November 17, 2022 04:17 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsWork + Rest + Recovery = Training, not work + work + work. This means that when you go hard or long on a run, you need to properly recover. Supplements! They polarise and divide the endurance sports and running community. Some people love em, so people don’t - I personally like them for many re...
Season 3, Episode 3 --- Cristina Nistler (I'm Registered, Now What?)
Gearing Up for Grandma's - November 15, 2022 20:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsEssentia Health ATC Cristina Nistler joins the podcast for the first of several installments ahead of the 2023 Grandma's Marathon weekend designed to help keep runners focused on the finish line while avoiding any common injuries and/or medical issues. As part of her role with Essentia Health, ...
Ultramarathoner, K-9 Lover, Epic Road Trip Fitness Adventure and CBD Athlete Jimmy “JQ” Quilenderino
RaceMob - Running Together Podcast - November 11, 2022 17:00 - 48 minutes#095 - In this episode of the RaceMob Podcast we are joined by Jimmy Q. If you're looking for some motivation, inspiration, and focus to help fight all those common excuses then this episode is for you. Listen to JQ share his humorous and engaging personality. Lots of straight, no-nonsense talk...
Life Updates and NYC Preview
Running Rivals - November 04, 2022 14:02 - 46 minutesWe update you on Nick's injury, Rory's Toronto Marathon experience and takeaways, as well as make our picks for NYC marathon overall and US top finishers.
What's better: Racing with music or silence? With Remy B Reel (This or That)
The One Percent Better Runner | DLake, Mike Trees & Friends - November 01, 2022 02:07 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsWatch the video and read it all here Picture this it’s race morningof the race you’ve been training for all year. you’ve got your race shoes, your race clothes and your race tunes… or do you? Are you the type that races with music or without it? Well find out why you maybe should and shouldn...
Season 3, Episode 2 --- Susannah Scaroni
Gearing Up for Grandma's - October 19, 2022 05:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsFresh off her first career win at the Chicago Marathon, wheelchair athlete Susannah Scaroni joined our Gearing Up for Grandma's podcast. Not only did Scaroni win the 2022 Chicago Marathon, she also won her fourth career Grandma's Marathon this past June and broke her own event record in the proc...
The eight best science-backed whole foods for run recovery
The One Percent Better Runner | DLake, Mike Trees & Friends - October 19, 2022 03:56 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsHow much thought do you put into what you eat after a run and how well it will help you recover? If you are like the 3 years ago, it wasn’t much more than “Was it easy to get and am I full - okay I'm good”. Learn about the 8 real foods that you can get anywhere for running recovery. This is a...
Zach Panning
Running Rivals - October 12, 2022 14:04 - 33 minutesZach Panning joins the show hot off a breakthrough in the Chicago Marathon. He shares insights into his team, his approach to this feat, what may be next for him and more!
Fall Racing and XC Talk
Running Rivals - October 09, 2022 00:52 - 48 minutesIn this episode Nick talks about his return to racing and his gear up for CIM. Rory shares his Toronto thoughts, and Nick and Rory talk XC storylines after openers, Chicago prediction, and Paris Olympic Marathon Course
Building an Ideal Training Plan with Strength Running's Jason Fitzgerald
RaceMob - Running Together Podcast - October 07, 2022 18:00 - 38 minutes#094 - Hey RaceMob Family! We have a really special guest this week: Jason Fitzgerald is a running icon, and creator of Strength Running - consistently ranked one of the top running podcasts in the world - and has a thriving youtube channel and fantastic content. In today's episode, we dive int...
What's better: Running by time or by distance? With Remy B Reel (This or That)
The One Percent Better Runner | DLake, Mike Trees & Friends - September 29, 2022 03:23 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsThis is now on YOUTUBE! Watch and read it all here (if you like to consume your content that way) Some people run by distance, while others care about how long they’ve been out. Who’s wrong? Who’s right? What do you do? Does it even matter? We find the answer to all those questions and more i...