232 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!

    Finish Line Mentality w/ Liz Fanco

    Finish Line Mentality w/ Liz Fanco

    Today on AtoZrunning:

    We interview Liz Fanco who shares how she helps other runners transform themselves through sport and the race experience.

    We answer a listener question about the best order of runs or workouts in a week.

    In the world of running, if you were making predictions a year ago about certain NCAA runners’ futures, chances are you were so wrong it hurt. We’ll share why.

    High school runners are unhinged, and it’s a little disturbing.

    And Ingebrigtsen is back in the news saying crazy things. You won’t guess what this time!

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

    • 1 hr 10 min
    How to Run Faster w/ Dave Hodgkinson

    How to Run Faster w/ Dave Hodgkinson

    This week on AtoZrunning:

    We throw back to one of our first interviews, a conversation with Coach Hodge about how to run faster without trying harder

    We also answer a listener question about how to pace a race

    In the world of running, the world indoor track and field championships was thrilling, and we’ve got the full scoop

    And the Tokyo Marathon was a shocker with major upsets!

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

    • 1 hr 40 min
    Workouts Don't Mean a Thing

    Workouts Don't Mean a Thing

    This week on AtoZrunning:

    Runners are always talking about our workouts, good, bad, or otherwise. Do they tell us anything meaningful, though? We’ll tackle this one.

    We answer a listener question about returning from surgery.

    In the world of running, NCAA ran indoor conferences, and we’ve got the highlights.

    Dennis Young interviewed 16 of the 26 last place finishers from the US Olympic Trials marathons, and the stories are astonishing.

    And the Japanese marathon debut just got crazy.

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

    • 1 hr 3 min
    Olympic Trials Battles w/ Nathan Martin

    Olympic Trials Battles w/ Nathan Martin

    This week on AtoZrunning:


    Olympic trials top 10 finisher Nathan Martin joins the show again to relay his amazing experience at the trials as well as recent journey leading him to it. 


    We answer a listener question about VO2max and heart rate. 


    In the world of running, USA and British indoor championships were impressive. 


    Records continue falling. 


    And another record-breaker is down for the count amidst scandal. 



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

    • 1 hr 8 min
    Don't Achieve Goals. Find Purpose!

    Don't Achieve Goals. Find Purpose!

    This week on AtoZrunning:


    In further reflection on the topic of goals and finding meaning, we share a compelling lesson from author, speaker, and coach John O’Sullivan’s Every Moment Matters.


    Also, we answer a listener question about the camaraderie or lack of at the Olympic Trials Marathon.


    In the world of running, indoor track is exploding, and records dropped like lead sinkers at Millrose Games.


    Not to be outdone, there were great performances in France, as well.


    And in a tragic turn, the marathon world-record holder has died in an accident. 



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

    • 1 hr 10 min
    Olympic Trials Marathon

    Olympic Trials Marathon

    This week on AtoZrunning:


    We share both the results of and the experience participating in the US Olympic Trials Marathon


    We also answer a listener question about shoe drops and knee pain


    In the world of running, the trials races were filled with upsets, heartbreak, and unexpected moments.


    And indoor track action has been a thrill, including national records and near misses



    For resources and details, visit https://atozrunning.com/episode228 

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

    • 1 hr 19 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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