244 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

    • Sports
    • 4.8 • 58 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!

    Why Everything is So Fast

    Why Everything is So Fast

    This week on AtoZrunning:

    We discuss exactly why the record books have been completely rewritten in recent years. We also answer a listener’s question about the life of super shoes. In the world of running, the Diamond League ended the early season with a Scandinavian double and a multitude of records! As for high school, a mile record was broken twice at the same meet. And in the headlines, 36 marathons in 36 days would be tough enough without a fatal lung condition. 

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

    • 1 hr 16 min
    Dealing with Discomfort w/ Betsy Saina

    Dealing with Discomfort w/ Betsy Saina

    This week on AtoZrunning:

    We talk with recent 25k champ Betsy Saina about dealing with discomfort. We also answer a listener question about training adaptations and advantages from heat. In the world of running, the Pre Classic was every bit as exciting as anticipated, from world records to massive rivalries. And from recent headlines, we talk about the performance implications of defecation. 

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

    • 1 hr 24 min
    Record-breaking & Back Again w/ Diego Estrada

    Record-breaking & Back Again w/ Diego Estrada

    Today on AtoZrunning:

    We interview recently-crowned 25k champ Diego Estrada about his recent running rebirth. We also answer listener questions about mental race strategies. In the world of running, track action is on fire amid the year of the teenage sensations. How fast do you think you can push a stroller for 1 mile?

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

    • 1 hr 23 min
    Exclusive Pre-race with Elites w/ Nathan Martin and Zacchaeus Widner

    Exclusive Pre-race with Elites w/ Nathan Martin and Zacchaeus Widner

    Today on AtoZrunning:

    We get an exclusive look at two elites pre-race routine before the US 25k championships. We answer a listener’s question about the science of humidity. In the world of running, teenagers appear to be dominating the track on the global scene. Both the men’s and women’s 25k American records were broken in Grand Rapids. And in recent headlines, cherries, beets, and cranberries are back on the menu!

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

    • 1 hr 3 min
    Why is Humidity so Bad?

    Why is Humidity so Bad?

    Today on AtoZrunning:

    We discuss a massive review of the effects of heat and humidity on performance. We also answer a listener question about pre-hydrating before races. In the world of running, as the summer Olympics approach, we learn more about who will be there! As track action continues, we bring some fast times and interesting analysis. In recent headlines, is there a link between personality and running mechanics?

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

    • 1 hr 10 min
    The Effects of Wind and How to Cope

    The Effects of Wind and How to Cope

    Today on AtoZrunning:

    We take a look at the physics of wind to consider why it does what it does to runners and what we might want to do about that. We also answer a listener question about Marathon training. In the world of running, track action continues with more records. Any guesses how fast a 76-year old can run a marathon? We’ve got the scoop from London. And in recent headlines, NIL deals continue, and a particular high schooler caught our attention.

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

    • 1 hr 12 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
58 Ratings

58 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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