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The Olympics is the biggest multi-sport competition in the world and perhaps the pinnacle of the sport for anyone in distance running. We gave you our picks for who would represent team USA before the Olympic trials and now we’re back to preview the big finale.
The Paris Olympics are sure to bring some interesting storylines featuring a huge depth of distance runners and some very hot conditions predicted. This is also the first time since 2016 that a full crowd will be hosted to watch these races since the last Olympics in Tokyo was run without spectators due to COVID-19 protocols at the time. The American team is stacked with talent this year and we’ll be covering how you can watch all of your favorite events and we’ll give you our bold predictions for some of the endurance races.
By the end of the show we’ll cover everything you need to know about the Paris Olympics including:
How to watch your favorite races Who are the top Americans to watch out for at the Olympics What are some of the most exciting storylines for the summer games Bold predictions from the RC team for every endurance running event Paris Olympics Schedule
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AG 1
Ask yourself - do you get enough green veggies each day?
I'll admit, I don't. It's tough to fit all of those greens in with an active and busy lifestyle.
But getting in your fruits + veggies is SO crucial as a distance runner for recovery, digestion, and optimal performance.
That's where Athletic Greens is a gamechanger. One scoop has 75 bioavailable vitamins, minerals, and whole food-sourced ingredients including a multivitamin, multimineral, probiotic, green superfood blend, and more.
That means fewer stomach issues, more focus and energy throughout the day (because the workday matters just as much as the morning run), and overall ... just feeling healthier.
Look, if you're struggling to get those fruits + veggies in - or if you keep buying them but they always go bad in the fridge - Athletic Greens will make getting those micronutrients simple and delicious.
Get 5 BONUS travel packs and a year's supply of Vitamin D when you order at drinkag1.com/RTTT. Get yours now!
Bace
 
CBD is perhaps one of the most innovative, and misunderstood, supplements in the endurance world right now.
 
The biggest advantage of CBD for a runner like you is the anti-inflammatory properties. CBD can help your muscles heal and recover faster. Additionally, CBD can help you sleep better, which also leads to better rest and improved recovery times.
 
What CBD will not do is make you high and it is non-toxic. It is even approved by the World Anti Doping Agency.
 
If you ever tried CBD before and found it to be too weak or strong, or you haven’t tried it yet because you’re not sure how to best start, then Bace Health’s Discovery Pack is a game changer.
 
The Discovery Pack leads you through a 7-day experience for you to find your perfect dose by slowly increasing from 10mg to 50mg. It’s the perfect way to dip your toes into CBD.
 
If you want to see just how much CBD can improve your recovery, now is the time to give it a try. Right now you can get half off the Discovery Pack, alongside a FREE sample of their balm. That’s 50% off, from $25 to just $12.50! 
 
All you have to do is visit BaceHealth.com/RunnersConnect or enter the discount code ‘RunnersConnect’ at checkout to pick up your Discovery Pack and prioritize your recovery today.

Summer is in full force and we’re back with another overrated or underrated format to tackle all your summertime training questions. This time of year can be challenging to train through. The extra heat and humidity can force you to work harder to maintain the same paces and increase the need to properly fuel with fluids and electrolytes. There’s also lots of other risks that come with training in warmer weather like dehydration and sunburns.
There’s a lot of information out there on how to cope with the warmer season but Coach Michael Hammond joins me to tell you what strategies and gear work to help you get fitter this summer, and which ones are overhyped. A few of the topics we’ll cover include:
Do runners need special types of sunscreen? Is it better to adjust your paces or your rest in warmer weather? Is there any benefit to pre-hydrating with extra fluids and electrolytes? Is a post-race beer the perfect summertime treat? The days might be longer this time of year but these answers are rapid-fire so let’s get into it!
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TIMELINE
Improving your mitochondria is one of the easiest ways to upgrade your performance and make your body work better. 
Time-line Nutrition's Mitopure is backed by over a decade of research and is clinically proven to revitalize mitochondria. 
Mitopure restores mitochondrial function, so every cell in your body has the energy to do its job and keep you healthy and functioning right. In fact, clinical studies have shown that 500mg of Urolithin, one of the main ingredients in Mitopure, can significantly increase muscle strength & endurance with no other change in lifestyle.
Improving your mitochondria is one of the best things you can do for your health and with Mitopure from time-line nutrition, it has never been easier. 
Go to timelinenutrition.com and use promo code RUNNERSCONNECT for 10% off the plan of your choice.
LMNT 
Maintaining healthy electrolyte levels will not only improve performance and endurance on the run, but can help with preventing headaches, maintaining a healthy weight, and help with recovery. 
That’s why we recommend all runners check out LMNT. It's loaded with everything you need to replenish your electrolyte balance with 1000mg of sodium, 200mg of potassium, and 60mg of magnesium, and doesn't include anything you don't need like extra sugar or anything artificial.
Even better, they are currently running a special deal where you can get a free LMNT Sample Pack with any order. So, order your favorite flavor and get a free sample pack to try out new flavors or share with your running friends.  
To get this special offer and make sure you’re hydrating properly this summer, head over to drinklmnt.com/runnersconnect.

Jonathan’s Tolksdorf is a true RC success story. He took up running with no sports background and through a combination of hard work and learning from his mistakes, has lowered his marathon PB to 2:52 while running 169 marathons since his first in 2000. He was one of the first RC athletes back in 2012 and joined us from his hometown of Lahti Finland to share the lessons that helped him to take over an hour and a half off of his marathon time.
Jonathan reached out to us about sharing his running story and after reading about his experience in the sport, we knew this would be a great conversation. He is somebody with a genuine passion for the sport and a willingness to learn. Today, he shares the lessons that have been the most important to his improvement. 
During the show, you’ll hear from Jonathan about his training including:
How more structured training with RC helped him to run his first sub-3 marathon Why flexibility is important in your training Why it can be detrimental to put too much pressure on your workouts Ways you can improve your taper strategy to feel good on race day  How to find purpose in your running What makes this story so relatable is that Jonathan has many of the same goals and has made so many of the same mistakes as just about any new marathoner. He has some great insights for other runners and I’m excited to share them with you.
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MetPro
Using Metabolic Profiling, MetPro’s team of experts analyzes your metabolism and provides an individualized approach to obtaining your goals. 
Your MetPro coach then works with you to consistently make adjustments based on your metabolic data as well as how your plan fits your lifestyle. 
MetPro’s coaches are not only educated experts in their field, but they’re empathetic that people have demanding schedules and often stressful lives. They will work one-on-one with you to identify the best nutrition and fitness strategy that is going to work for your personal goals and lifestyle needs.
Get a complimentary Metabolic Profiling assessment and a 30-minute consultation with a MetPro expert at metpro.co/rttt
Dri Seats
If you’re tired of sweaty, smelly and stained seats after your runs then you have to check out the car seat covers made specifically for runners from driseats.
DriSeats waterproof seat covers are designed specifically for runners. Unlike towels, they are 100% waterproof and easily fit over your entire seat so you don’t have any missed spots.
Plus, they are super easy to slide over your seat so it’s ready in seconds and they are machine washable so they are easy to clean and be ready for your next run.
You can head to driseats.com and use code RC20 to get 20% off first order
AG 1
Ask yourself - do you get enough green veggies each day?
I'll admit, I don't. It's tough to fit all of those greens in with an active and busy lifestyle.
But getting in your fruits + veggies is SO crucial as a distance runner for recovery, digestion, and optimal performance.
That's where Athletic Greens is a gamechanger. One scoop has 75 bioavailable vitamins, minerals, and whole food-sourced ingredients including a multivitamin, multimineral, probiotic, green superfood blend, and more.
That means fewer stomach issues, more focus and energy throughout the day (because the workday matters just as much as the morning run), and overall ... just feeling healthier.
Look, if you're struggling to get those fruits + veggies in - or if you keep buying them but they always go bad in the fridge - Athletic Greens will make getting those micronutrients simple and delicious.
Get 5 BONUS travel packs and a year's supply of Vitamin D when you or

If you struggle with staying healthy or you’re looking for new ways to improve your running, then this episode is for you! Dr Matt Silver is passionate about helping runners unlock their potential and joined me to chat about his key principles for helping athletes run pain-free and perform at their best.
Matt has many years of experience dealing with running injuries both as a runner and a physiotherapist. His latest book titled “Built to run” is self-described as being like a car manual for staying healthy and he has a way of cutting through the noise to give you the most important information to make meaningful changes. This information is meant to help you with becoming a more durable runner and fix common running problems. If you love to run, then you know how much injuries suck. Luckily, the purpose of this conversation is to keep you running and having fun in the sport.
Some of the questions we’ll answer include include:
How do you treat and prevent some of the most common running injuries? Do runners really need to stretch? What is the difference between mobility work and strength training? Does heel-striking actually increase your risk of injury? How can you prevent yourself from getting the same injuries over again? The best way to improve your running is to be consistent with training, which requires staying healthy. We covered a ton of great injury-related topics in this interview that will help anyone listening to prevent injuries, recover from injuries, or bounce back from an injury. 
Built to Run Paperback - Purchase Link
How to Perform a Couch Stretch
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Bace
 
CBD is perhaps one of the most innovative, and misunderstood, supplements in the endurance world right now.
 
The biggest advantage of CBD for a runner like you is the anti-inflammatory properties. CBD can help your muscles heal and recover faster. Additionally, CBD can help you sleep better, which also leads to better rest and improved recovery times.
 
What CBD will not do is make you high and it is non-toxic. It is even approved by the World Anti Doping Agency.
 
If you ever tried CBD before and found it to be too weak or strong, or you haven’t tried it yet because you’re not sure how to best start, then Bace Health’s Discovery Pack is a game changer.
 
The Discovery Pack leads you through a 7-day experience for you to find your perfect dose by slowly increasing from 10mg to 50mg. It’s the perfect way to dip your toes into CBD.
 
If you want to see just how much CBD can improve your recovery, now is the time to give it a try. Right now you can get half off the Discovery Pack, alongside a FREE sample of their balm. That’s 50% off, from $25 to just $12.50! 
 
All you have to do is visit BaceHealth.com/RunnersConnect or enter the discount code ‘RunnersConnect’ at checkout to pick up your Discovery Pack and prioritize your recovery today.
LMNT 
Maintaining healthy electrolyte levels will not only improve performance and endurance on the run, but can help with preventing headaches, maintaining a healthy weight, and help with recovery. 
That’s why we recommend all runners check out LMNT. It's loaded with everything you need to replenish your electrolyte balance with 1000mg of sodium, 200mg of potassium, and 60mg of magnesium, and doesn't include anything you don't need like extra sugar or anything artificial.
Even better, they are currently running a special deal where you can get a free LMNT Sample Pack with any order. So, order your favorite flavor and get a free sample pack to try out new flavors or share with your running friends.  
To get this special offer and make sure you’re

Sometimes all it takes is a little change to get out of a rut. This proved true for both guests on today’s show, coach Hayley Green and Cherie Turner. After years in the sport, they both discovered a passion for new racing distances and are having way more fun too after making the change. 
Hayley recently traded her focus on road marathons for longer ultra trail races and Cherie discovered she much preferred shorter distances to the ultramarathons she was accustomed to. The common theme here is change and how it can make you a better runner.
If you’ve ever found yourself hitting a plateau or lacking motivation then you’re going to relate to these stories. Running is a sport that rewards consistency and repetition but that doesn’t mean you have to feel like you’re doing the same thing again and again. There are so many different ways to participate in running. Trying something new might be exactly what you need to reignite your passion or reach new levels of fitness.
This show is all about the benefits of trying something new including topics such as:
How a change in training can make you a better athlete How to overcome a lack of motivation with your running How your abilities can carry-over to other events or distances Signs it might be time for you to change up your training routine I think these lessons are valuable for just about any distance or even for life outside running and I can’t wait to share them with you. 
Women’s running stories podcast
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Lumen
Have you ever wondered exactly how many carbs you need to fuel your training or if it’s okay to train fasted?
 
Well, now you can get that exact data with Lumen, the world’s first handheld metabolic coach.
 
With Lumen, all you have to do is breathe into your Lumen first thing in the morning, and you’ll know what’s going on with your metabolism, including recommendations to improve your pre-and-post workout fueling for better performance and recovery.
 
What I love most is that Lumen explains what every data point and value means with in-depth videos so you always know what’s going on in your body and what changes you need to make to hit your goals.
 
Lumen is truly one of the most innovative devices on the market.
 
If  you want to take the next step in improving your health, go to lumen.me and use RTTT to get $100 off your Lumen.
Dri Seats
If you’re tired of sweaty, smelly and stained seats after your runs then you have to check out the car seat covers made specifically for runners from driseats.
DriSeats waterproof seat covers are designed specifically for runners. Unlike towels, they are 100% waterproof and easily fit over your entire seat so you don’t have any missed spots.
Plus, they are super easy to slide over your seat so it’s ready in seconds and they are machine washable so they are easy to clean and be ready for your next run.
You can head to driseats.com and use code RC20 to get 20% off first order

The U.S. Olympic Team Trials brings together the best American track athletes to compete for national titles and a spot on the Olympic team. The RC team is here to preview every track event at this meet including how to watch it and some of the top storylines, along with our predictions.
This is another panel-style chat where we won’t be holding back on the bold predictions or controversial opinions. If you’re looking forward to the summer olympics this is the perfect opportunity to get the inside scoop on the American team. We’ll highlight everything you need to know including:
How athletes can qualify for the summer olympics in Paris Scheduling for key track races and how to watch them Top storylines to watch for going into the trials USATF Website U.S. Trials Page -  includes schedule and how to watch
World Athletics Rankings
2011 NCAA 800m Men’s Finals
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 COACHING AT RUNNERSCONNECT! This week’s show brought to you by:
AG 1
Ask yourself - do you get enough green veggies each day?
I'll admit, I don't. It's tough to fit all of those greens in with an active and busy lifestyle.
But getting in your fruits + veggies is SO crucial as a distance runner for recovery, digestion, and optimal performance.
That's where Athletic Greens is a gamechanger. One scoop has 75 bioavailable vitamins, minerals, and whole food-sourced ingredients including a multivitamin, multimineral, probiotic, green superfood blend, and more.
That means fewer stomach issues, more focus and energy throughout the day (because the workday matters just as much as the morning run), and overall ... just feeling healthier.
Look, if you're struggling to get those fruits + veggies in - or if you keep buying them but they always go bad in the fridge - Athletic Greens will make getting those micronutrients simple and delicious.
Get 5 BONUS travel packs and a year's supply of Vitamin D when you order at drinkag1.com/RTTT. Get yours now!
Bace
 
CBD is perhaps one of the most innovative, and misunderstood, supplements in the endurance world right now.
 
The biggest advantage of CBD for a runner like you is the anti-inflammatory properties. CBD can help your muscles heal and recover faster. Additionally, CBD can help you sleep better, which also leads to better rest and improved recovery times.
 
What CBD will not do is make you high and it is non-toxic. It is even approved by the World Anti Doping Agency.
 
If you ever tried CBD before and found it to be too weak or strong, or you haven’t tried it yet because you’re not sure how to best start, then Bace Health’s Discovery Pack is a game changer.
 
The Discovery Pack leads you through a 7-day experience for you to find your perfect dose by slowly increasing from 10mg to 50mg. It’s the perfect way to dip your toes into CBD.
 
If you want to see just how much CBD can improve your recovery, now is the time to give it a try. Right now you can get half off the Discovery Pack, alongside a FREE sample of their balm. That’s 50% off, from $25 to just $12.50! 
 
All you have to do is visit BaceHealth.com/RunnersConnect or enter the discount code ‘RunnersConnect’ at checkout to pick up your Discovery Pack and prioritize your recovery today.