For this episode, we're shifting gears and taking a more personal approach.
Turning the tables, Coach Scott and Coach Michelle take a turn as guests on the podcast, to talk about their personal journeys through this year so far - both experiencing different challenges that have forced them to change, adjust and grow.
Scott and Michelle were both very open on some very personal subjects, so that we can learn and relate. We discuss the onset of illness, injury, and burnout/overtraining, the process of identifying it, treating it, finding your way back, the non-linear trajectory of returning to training, how goals and plans might change, and understanding that its ok to change your mind!
We hope you enjoy and find this episode both informative and helpful.
You can learn more about More Miles Run Coaching, each coach individually, and our services at:
www.moremilestogo.com
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A journey of 369 miles begins with a single step.
In June 2024, Brad Distad set out to try something no one in recorded history had done before: a "yo-yo" of the historic C&O Canal. Running 184.5 miles from "mile 0" in Washington D.C. to trails' end in Cumberland, Maryland... and then turning around and running back.
8 days, 9 hours, and 58 minutes later, he successfully completed that journey!
Brad is a husband, father of 6, a teacher, a mentor, an experienced ultra-runner, a More Miles athlete, and so much more. In this episode we get to know him, his inspiration for this challenge, what it took, and what he learned through the experience.
Absolutely everyone can find a piece of wisdom and inspiration in his story - we hope you enjoy!
You can follow Brad's running adventures, including daily posts from his FKT, on his Instagram page at:
www.instagram.com/bornfreerunwild
You can find out more about More Miles Run Coaching, our coaches, and what our athletes are up to at:
instagram.com/moremilesruncoaching
facebook.com/moremilesruncoaching
www.moremilestogo.com
Listen folks - training in the Summer is hard! Quite literally, your body is working harder and has higher demands than it does in the cooler months; and it's really important to understand WHY, and how you can work with it.
Tune in to learn about staying safe, smart, and productive in your Summer Training!
In this episode, we discuss:
-Why training in the heat is different than more mild weather.
-What physiological changes we see in hotter weather.
-How humidity plays a role.
-Adjusting expectations for weather conditions, and WHY it's important to do this.
-"Training in the heat" vs "heat training" - differences, and why you shouldn't do both.
-Acclimation period - and limitations to acclimation.
-Benefits of training in the heat.
-Understanding sweat rate, sweat composition, and hydration.
Links mentioned in this episode:
-Calculating your heat score and pace adjustments:
www.moremilestogo.com/resources/heat-training
-Nix Biosensor instant-feedback wearable sweat testing:
www.nixbiosensors.com
Claim 15% off with code: moremiles
As always, you can learn more about More Miles Run Coaching at www.moremilestogo.com
Follow us and what our athletes are up to at:
www.instagram.com/moremilesruncoaching
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youtube.com/@moremilesruncoaching
Join the More Miles Run Coaching team as we chat all things RECOVERY (*hint: it's not just kicking up your feet on the couch!)
-What is recovery, really?
-What does it include and not include?
-When and how often do we use it?
-Why does it matter?
-How do we know if we're recovering well, or not?
-How do you know when you're ready to push again?
Recovery is hard, folks! Athletes often have a harder time holding back than pushing forward. We hope you find this episode as a helpful tool in understanding the importance of both, and HOW to recover to perform at your best!
As always, you can find out more about More Miles Run Coaching and each of our coaches at www.moremilestogo.com
And find out what we and our athletes are up to at:
facebook.com/moremilesruncoaching
instagram.com/moremilesruncoaching
youtube.com/@moremilesruncoaching
In this episode, we first catch up on Coach Zach and Coach Michelle's recent training and racing!
Then we dive into Coach Lauren's recent trip to run the Grand Canyon, rim to rim to rim!
We cover:
-What the run/route is (and is not)
-What makes it unique among other ultra-adventures
-Training and preparation
-Fueling, hydration, and gear
-Why this run is special to Lauren, but also to anyone who is able to experience it.
*If you're watching on video, there are some photos of the run following our interview, and you can also find a full recap reel on Instagram:
instagram.com/moremilestogo
For more on More Miles Run Coaching, our coaches, our athletes, and what we do - find us at:
www.moremilestogo.com
instagram.com/moremilesruncoaching
facebook.com/moremilesruncoaching
youtube.com/@moremilesruncoaching
We divert from our normal "podcast" format for a special episode ALL about The More Miles Last One Standing Challenge - our very own Backyard Ultra race, hosted together with our good friends at 2Lowe Run Company! 2024 marks our 5th year, and we're excited for a big weekend - the race begins June 1st, 2024 in Knoxville, Maryland. You can find all of the information on our website and/or UltraSignUp pages: www.moremilestogo.com/the-last-one-standing-challenge.html ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=105100 In this episode we talk about what a Backyard Ultra IS, where the idea came from, the rules of competition, specific details for our event, tips for success on preparation, gear, crew support, and training! What did we miss? We'd love to hear more from you! Follow us on Instagram or join our 2024 Facebook Event for regular updates, including race day results! www.instagram.com/thelastonestandingchallenge/ www.facebook.com/events/3069216433388194
The More Miles Run Coaching team debates on Hot Takes!
Our thoughts on popular and common themes in run training, culture, and marketing... in this episode, we take on:
-Don't Trust Your Watch Analytics
-Your Run Streak is Holding You Back
-Social Media Might Be Lying To You
-Diet Trends Are Hurting You
-"Run Slow to Run Fast" Isn't Quite True
-You Won't PR Every Race
-Strava is Hurting More Than it's Helping
-"Beware the Chair" is Garbage Advice
Promise, we go into full discussion and nuance on each of these takes, because if you think the answer is black and white, you need to think again.
We hope you enjoy a fun spin on this content and learn some things along the way! Remember, these are generalizations - for a one on one personalized approach to reaching YOUR best, let's chat!
www.moremilestogo.com
instagram.com/moremilesruncoaching
facebook.com/moremilesruncoaching
youtube.com/@moremilesruncoaching
Join the More Miles Run Coaching team in learning about Pelvic PT with Dr. Maggie Gise, founder of Gaia Women's Physical Therapy and Wellness in Martinsburg, WV.
Be sure to give this one a listen - we learned that Pelvic PT can be beneficial for anyone and everyone, regardless of gender, age, or activity level - and of course, we talk about it's application to the running population specifically.
In this episode:
-We get to know Maggie and her passion for her work.
-Learn what Pelvic PT actually is.
-Who it's for (including pre-natal and postpartum athletes; peri, menopausal, and post-menopausal women; men, children, and anyone who hasn't found success in a traditional physical therapy setting).
-Common symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction that we think are normal, but are not.
-Less traditional symptoms that can be associated with pelvic floor dysfunction.
-Return to running guidelines
(see also: https://mailchi.mp/38feb9423b2d/returning-to-running-postnatal-guideline
We learned a lot, and are eager to have Maggie back to discuss some of these topics in more depth - what would YOU like to learn more about?
Maggie and her team see patients in person at their practice in Martinsburg, WV, as well virtually for anyone, anywhere! Find them at:
www.gaiawomenspt.com/
www.instagram.com/gaiawomenspt
www.facebook.com/gaiawomenspt
As always, you can find More Miles Run Coaching at:
www.moremilestogo.com for information on our services, and about each coach individually - we are currently accepting athletes!
www.facebook.com/moremilesruncoaching
www.instagram.com/moremilesruncoaching
youtube.com/@moremilesruncoaching
instagram.com/moremilesrun.zach
This is a long-form listen, folks, packed FULL of information!
Join the More Miles Run Coaching team as we cover the importance of:
*Hydration - what it really means, why it matters, how to know what you need, and how TO hydrate.
*Nutrition - macronutrient needs of runners and endurance athletes off the run, as well as fueling on the run - how much, of what, do we need?
*Supplementation - nutrition supplements, vitamins, and minerals that runners should consider in daily routines; as well as discussion on legal, performance enhancing supplementation.
We hope this information is a helpful starting point and good general information that runners need to know!
For more detailed and individual guidance, we also highly recommend consulting with a Registered Sports Dietitian, or your doctor, and obtaining blood work to help inform where you have room for improvement!
Find us at www.moremilestogo.com for information on our services, and about each coach individually - we are currently accepting athletes!
You can also follow us, and what our athletes are up to, at:
www.facebook.com/moremilesruncoaching
www.instagram.com/moremilesruncoaching
- @moremilestogo
- @moremilesrun.zach
- @moremiles.coachmichelle
- @moremiles.coachscott
Youtube.com/@moremilesruncoaching
Join the More Miles Run Coaching team as we connect with Adam and Katie Lowe, the husband and wife team behind 2Lowe Run Company!
We hear all about who they are, what inspired them to get into race directing, launch their own brand, and the importance of community as a central part of their mission.
You can learn more about 2Lowe Run Company, their races, and their social runs at:
www.2lowerunco.com
www.instagram.com/2lowerunco
www.facebook.com/2LoweRunCo/
Learn more about our race collab, The More Miles Last One Standing Challenge - a backyard ultra and backyard for mortals competition, here:
www.moremilestogo.com/the-last-one-standing-challenge.html
And as always, you can find us and learn more about More Miles Run Coaching services, each of our coaches, and what our athletes are up to at:
instagram.com/moremilesruncoaching
facebook.com/moremilesruncoaching
www.moremilestogo.com
In this episode, the More Miles Run Coaching team answers your listener questions!
We covered a lot of ground here - from fueling, to gear, to training, and strength, broken down into those categories, in that order.
A few of these questions inspired us to take a deeper dive in a future episode - and a few can be answered in more detail in a past episode. Click here to find all of our previous content, as referenced in this episode!
https://open.spotify.com/show/7dTKv5rUg8DjWi8bh91gp1
If you enjoyed this episode, keep sending us your questions... this podcast is for you, we want to hear from you!
As always, you can more about More Miles Run Coaching and each coach individually at www.moremilestogo.com (yes, we have athlete openings NOW!) or on social at:
www.facebook.com/moremilesruncoaching
www.instagram.com/moremilesruncoaching
www.youtube.com/@moremilesruncoaching
In this episode, the More Miles Run Coaching team welcomes back Thomas Burge and John Pugh of Elite Performance Institute!
We're talking running economy and efficiency - how to make running easier by optimizing your form and mechanics, and the key role strength training plays - so you can run faster and further with less energy output, less breakdown, and lower injury risk!
We hope you enjoy! Once you're done listening, you can reach out to EPI via their website:
www.mdeliteperformance.com
or social media channels at:
www.instagram.com/mdeliteperformance
www.facebook.com/mdeliteperformance
You can also find us, More Miles Run Coaching at:
www.moremilestogo.com
www.facebook.com/moremilesruncoaching
www.instagram.com/moremilesruncoaching
www.youtube.com/@moremilesruncoaching
In this episode, the More Miles Run Coaching team sits down with one of our own, trail and ultra runner Anne Shubert!
This was one of our favorite episodes - hear her inspiring story from high school and collegiate track, to non-athlete, to ultra-marathoner - including how alcohol played a role in her life, the running community, and her decision to go alcohol free almost three years ago!
This episode is both interesting and informative, and we thank Anne so much for sharing her personal story as well as educating on the effects alcohol has on health and performance!
"You don't have to have a problem to want to quit."
If you are sober-curious, we want you to join us for More Miles Dry January 2024... give it a try, see how you feel, share with us, and find support! #moremilesdryjanuary
You can find more about Anne, and Step Into Self Adventures at:
Instagram: @stepintoself.adventures
Facebook: https://facebook.com/stepintoself.adventures
Email: anne@stepintoself.com
Here, you can find an informative listen about the physiological effects of alcohol from the Huberman Labs podcast:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2ebY3WNejLNbK47emgjd1E?si=5f63ad8eba1842f2
And, Anne's recommendations for resources, content, and support:
Books:
This Naked Mind, Annie Grace
The Alcohol Experiment, Annie Grace
Quit Like A Woman, Holly Whitaker
We are the Luckiest, Laura McKowen
Alcohol Explained, William Porter
Dry: A Memoir, Augusten Burroughs
And She Came Tumbling Down, Karla Adkins
The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober, Catherine Gray
Socials to follow:
In this episode, the More Miles Run Coaching team is talking tech!
We break down a list of new or interesting technology that can help to level up your training in the year ahead - what is and isn't worth the investment, the pros and cons, and what you should be looking for!
We discuss GPS watches, sleep trackers, heart rate monitors, hydrogels, sweat tests, recovery tools, wearable storage, safety devices, and yes, treadmills!
What other items or products should we cover or expand upon in future episodes?
Find out more about More Miles Run Coaching at
www.moremilestogo.com
Follow what our team and athletes are up to at:
facebook.com/moremilesruncoaching
instagram.com/moremilesruncoaching
And find this and all episodes plus bonus content at:
youtube.com/@moremilesruncoaching
In this episode, the More Miles Run Coaching team hosts guest experts John Pugh and Thomas Burge, co-founders of Elite Performance Institute in Hagerstown, Maryland.
We take a dive into the importance of strength training for runners specifically, and endurance athletes.
-Why does it matter and what is it good for?
-Should runners lift heavy or light, and why (and how)?
-Can strength training improve running economy and efficiency?
-How often, and when, should strength training be programmed?
-Will lifting weights make an athlete gain weight?
-What are the best exercises a runner can be using?
-What IS Elite Performance Institute, and why are they so valuable for the athletic community?
You can learn more about EPI, their team, their services, and schedule an appointment at:
www.mdeliteperformance.com
Or by texting (240)-532-2486
You can also find them and follow on social media at:
www.instagram.com/mdeliteperformance
www.facebook.com/mdeliteperformance
twitter.com/MD_EPI
You can find and learn more about More Miles Run Coaching, who we are, and what we do at:
www.moremilestogo.com
Follow us and see our athletes in action at:
www.instagram.com/moremilesruncoaching
www.facebook.com/moremilesruncoaching
And find previous podcast episodes and educational content on:
www.youtube.com/@moremilesruncoaching
In this episode, the More Miles Run Coaching team discusses what it means to take an "off-season" or recovery block as part of your training strategy:
-What it is
-Why it's important
-The temptation of skipping it
-How it makes you stronger, faster, and better
-What TO do during recovery
-How long recovery should last
-And normal changes and challenges to expect
We hope you find this helpful!
You can find all previous episodes of The More Miles Podcast here on Spotify and from any platform you prefer to listen, as well as on Youtube.
https://www.youtube.com/@moremilesruncoaching
You can learn more about More Miles and each coach individually at our website: www.moremilestogo.com
You can also find and follow what we're up to on our social media:
https://www.instagram.com/moremilesruncoaching/
https://www.facebook.com/moremilesruncoaching
In this episode, the More Miles Run Coaching team sits down with Steve Moore, owner of running specialty store Run Moore!
We cover where to start when shopping for running shoes, different types of shoes, rotating models and types, mileage and wear, new and changing technology, and the importance of the running specialty store experience.
You can support and shop at Run Moore online at:
https://letsrunmoore.com/
Contact Steve directly for personal help and advice at:steve@letsrunmoore.com
And find Run Moore's social channels at:
youtube.com/@RunMoore
www.instagram.com/letsrunmoore
www.facebook.com/letsrunmoore
You can also learn more about us and contact a More Miles coach at:
www.moremilestogo.com
www.instagram.com/moremilesruncoaching
www.facebook.com/moremilesruncoaching
It's a special time of year: we're here to chat ALL about the upcoming JFK 50 Mile - including special guest interviews with professional athletes and JFK50 veterans Devon Yanko and Anthony Kunkel!
In this episode, you'll find:
-Course description, and insider info on each segment of the race
-Strategies for each section, whether this is your first 50 or you're chasing a time goal
-Prep and planning for race day
-Tips for planning your gear, shoes, fueling, and race day essentials
-Pros and Cons of having a crew
-How the pros do it, what they love most about this race, tips from the front of the pack to run YOUR best race
You can find and follow Devon Yanko at:
https://www.instagram.com/fastfoodie and https://www.chaski.run/team/devon-yanko
You can find and follow Anthony Kunkel at:
https://www.instagram.com/anthonykunkel and https://ultrahousedgo.squarespace.com/
And finally, learn more about the More Miles Run Coaching team at:
www.moremilestogo.com
Watch this, and all episodes of the More Miles Podcast (in addition to bonus educational content) at:
https://www.youtube.com/@moremilesruncoaching/
Follow us at:
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https://www.facebook.com/moremilesruncoaching
In this episode, the More Miles Run Coaching team is talking all things race week:
Tapering, carb-loading, race strategy, planning and prep, addressing the race nerves, and loads of tips and tricks/do's and don'ts to set yourself up for success!
Find us at www.moremilestogo.com to connect with a coach and dial into YOUR best training, planning, and prep - chasing growth with the support of one-on-one coaching and a team of like-minded athletes at your back!
You can also find the video version of our podcast and additional content on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@moremilesruncoaching
And find us on social media:
https://www.facebook.com/moremilesruncoaching
https://www.instagram.com/moremilesruncoaching/
"Running should be fun, and so should running podcasts!"
We had a blast hanging out with Ryan Ploeckelman, The Adventure Jogger himself! As creator and host of one of the most loved and listened to trail and ultra podcasts in the country, he has interviewed hundreds of runners from the front, middle, and back of the pack.
Every runner has a story, and while Ryan has given voice to SO many others, we wanted to hear HIS!
We hope you enjoy getting to know the man behind the mic!
If you don't already follow, you can find The Adventure Jogger wherever you listen to podcasts, as well as:
www.theadventurejogger.com
instagram.com/the_adventure_jogger
facebook.com/TheAdventureJogger
