238 episodes

Andi and Zach--runners, coaches, and founders of atozrunning.com --dive into distance running from every angle. Training tips and racing recommendations? Staying healthy or recovering from injury? Stories of successes or tales of tragedies? It's all here!

A to Z Running A to Z Running

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    • 4.8 • 59 Ratings

Andi and Zach--runners, coaches, and founders of atozrunning.com --dive into distance running from every angle. Training tips and racing recommendations? Staying healthy or recovering from injury? Stories of successes or tales of tragedies? It's all here!

    These 3 Principles Made Her an Olympian w/ Dakotah Lindwurm

    These 3 Principles Made Her an Olympian w/ Dakotah Lindwurm

    Today on AtoZrunning:

    We interview recent Olympic qualifier Dakotah Lindwurm about three things that carried her from a division 2 walk-on to an Olympian. We also answer a listener question about when runners hit their physical peak. In the world of running, London Marathon was windy, and it definitely showed but not for everyone! Xiamen kicked off the Diamond League, and it was thrilling. And in the headlines, Negative Nick is real, and about 160,000 people hate him.

    For training, coaching, and other services, visit https://atozrunning.com/coaching

    • 1 hr 17 min
    Managing Energy, Emotion, & Stress

    Managing Energy, Emotion, & Stress

    This week on AtoZrunning: We finish our series on wise decisions by taking a close look at ways to manage energy, emotion, and stress. We also answer a listener question about cool down jogs after hard efforts and races. In the world of running, Boston Marathon was a nail-biter but for two totally different reasons between the men and women. College kids continue to assault the records boards. And from the headlines, Strava is being called into question yet again.

    For training, coaching, and other services, visit https://atozrunning.com/coaching

    • 1 hr 29 min
    Protect Your Core

    Protect Your Core

    Today on AtoZrunning:

    We continue examining wise decisions, this week looking at conscious awareness and the dangers of outside influences on our decision-making. We also answer a listener question about running hills in preparation for hilly races. In the world of running, Arcadia is swiftly becoming the high school distance running mecca. The US 10-mile road championships was a record-breaking thriller. And from the headlines, being cold has a much bigger effect on endurance performance, a recent study shows.

    For training, coaching, and other services, visit https://atozrunning.com/coaching

    • 1 hr 13 min
    How We Lie to Ourselves

    How We Lie to Ourselves

    Today on AtoZrunning:

    We begin a series on Loehr and Ohlsson’s Wise Decisions, focusing first on what they call reality-distorting mechanisms, otherwise known as the lies we tell ourselves. We answer a listener question about shoe rotations and how to navigate shoes that feel great vs. shoes that feel flat. In the world of running, the world cross country championships were as full of blood, sweat, and tears as cross country ought to be. We’ve got a recap and analysis to share. Other weekend highlights include a new college athlete’s NIL deal and another high school record. From the recent headlines, we share an article about when to begin preparing for your next marathon. 

    For training, coaching, and other services, visit https://atozrunning.com/coaching

    • 1 hr 20 min
    Treadmills that Change the Game w/ Adam Homolka

    Treadmills that Change the Game w/ Adam Homolka

    This week on AtoZrunning:

    Adam Homolka of Endurance Rehab joins us again to talk about some of the fascinating differences in treadmill technology and how to make use of it. We answer a listener question about how to objectively measure fatigue and the need for adjusting training. In the world of running, after 38 years, a woman finally finished the Barkley Marathons, and the photo is perfect. Also, we share an interesting article about the relationship between nutrition and soreness. All this and more on AtoZrunning.

    For training, coaching, and other services, visit https://atozrunning.com/coaching

    • 1 hr 16 min
    Channeling Energy, Effort, & Focus

    Channeling Energy, Effort, & Focus

    Today on AtoZrunning:


    Effort is finite. What does this mean for distance runners and what we here call the first key to thriving.


    We answer a listener question about flat legs during pre-race tapering


    In the world of running, the TEN featured 8 men under 27 minutes in the same 10,000m race. Has that ever happened before?


    Fast times weren’ just limited to the track… or the 10,000… or the adults! We’ll share a weekend rundown of the need-to-knows.


    In other news, RunTok is a thing, and we take a look at a recent article about it



    For training, coaching, and other services, visit https://atozrunning.com/coaching

    • 1 hr 18 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
59 Ratings

59 Ratings

dear running ,

A to Z and all in between

This podcast is truly A to Z, in depth analysis of so many things that impact running. It’s weekly encouragement and teaching brought by both Zach & Andi, different yet One voice of running knowledge & enthusiasm. Always look forward to the next!

koneill6 ,

Great info and inspiration

Zach and Andi are a wealth of knowledge. This is an encouraging podcast for all runners-experienced and newbies.

tygyhhhhhhhhhhhhhh ,

Most informative and personable

Absolutely love this podcast!!! I’ve gotten so much knowledge from Zach and Andy. With their help I’ve improved my times on distances from 5k to the marathon.

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