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Run4PRs
We build stronger runners at Run4PRs Coaching. This podcast is filled with training tips & personal stories from the @run4prs coaches like 13x Boston Qualifier Victoria Phillippi. Our goal is to empower you with training tips & help you become the best athlete you can be. Want to get a more customized approach or consult with us directly on YOUR running questions? —-> www.Run4prs.com for a free 7 day trial
Episodes
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335. The 10-Year Runner: Building a Lifetime Relationship With the Sport
Most runners don’t quit because they stop loving running. www.run4prs.com They quit because their relationship with running breaks. In this episode of the…
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334. Fall Race Over? Now What? How to Keep Improving Instead of Starting Over
www.run4prs.com You trained for months. You raced your goal race. Now what? This post-race window is where many runners unintentionally lose momentum — either…
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333. HOW TO PACE A FULL: The Marathon Execution Guide
If you’ve ever blown up at mile 18… this episode is for you. www.run4prs.com Most runners think missed marathon goals come from lack of fitness. But in…
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332. How to Taper to Crush Your Fall Race & Peak at the Right Time
Most runners don’t sabotage race day in training. www.run4prs.com They sabotage it in the taper. After months of hard work, the final 2–3 weeks determine…
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331. How to Pace a Half Marathon
www.run4prs.com The half marathon is one of the most misunderstood races. It’s short enough to tempt you into going aggressive… but long enough that early…
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330. What to Do When You Blow Up Mid-Race
www.run4prs.com You’re mid-race. Things were going well. And then suddenly… they’re not. Your pace falls apart. Your breathing feels off. Your legs feel heavy…
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329. The Psychology of Slowing Down: Why Easy Runs Are So Hard Mentally
Running easy sounds simple. www.run4prs.com Lower heart rate. Conversational pace. Leave something in the tank. But for many runners, slowing down isn’t…
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328. How to Avoid the Wall in Your Next Marathon
Every marathoner fears it: the wall. www.run4prs.com That late-race moment when your legs feel like concrete, your pace starts slipping, and your brain begins…
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327. How to Train Smarter When You Can’t Train More
Life is full and at some point, almost every runner hits a limit. Not more miles. www.run4prs.com Not more days. Not more hours. In this episode, we’re talking…
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326. Confidence vs. Comparison — The Social Media Trap for Runners
Episode 326: Confidence vs. Comparison — The Social Media Trap for Runners www.run4prs.com Social media ruins more running confidence, joy, and race plans than…
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325. How to Find a Race You Can Place In — or Potentially Win
Most runners choose races based on hype, reputation, or what everyone else is doing. www.run4prs.com And then they’re surprised when they finish mid-pack, feel…
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324. Are You Overtraining or Just Tired? How to Tell the Difference
Am I Overtraining… or Just Tired? How to Tell the Difference www.run4prs.com <--- free week of training One bad run doesn’t mean you’re broken — but real…
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323. The Top Workouts That Actually Make You Faster in the Marathon
www.run4prs.com Want to run your next marathon faster? 🏃♀️💨 Then stop guessing your workouts and start training with purpose. In this episode, we break down…
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322. How Fast Should Your Easy Runs Really Be?
www.run4prs.com Easy runs are the most misunderstood part of training — and the #1 reason runners get stuck, burned out, or constantly fatigued. In today’s…
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321. How to Break Through a Running Plateau
www.run4prs.com The running plateau. That moment where your fitness is like, “I’m good. I’m gonna sit right here. Forever.” And you’re like, “Cool, cool, cool……
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320. How to Actually Run a Boston Qualifying Time
www.run4prs.com Running a BQ isn’t about luck, talent, or one magical workout — it’s the result of months of smart training, disciplined pacing, and a calm…
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319. Should You Share Your Workouts?
www.run4prs.com In today’s solo episode, Coach Victoria is diving into a hot topic in the running world: Should you share your workouts online? Between Strava…
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318. Marathon Training: How to Crush your marathon in 2026
If you’re listening to this in March and targeting a fall 2026 marathon, hear this first: You are not early. You are right on time. www.run4prs.com March is…
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317. Transitioning to outside running after winter
www.run4prs.com for a free week of training. Difference in surface: treadmill vs. pavement/track/grass Impact & foot strike mechanics Stabilization and…
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316: Should You Be Cross-Training?
Should you be cycling, swimming, or lifting to become a faster runner — or are you just adding noise to your training? 🤔 In this episode, we break down the…
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315. Are Downhill Races 'Worth it' Anymore?
www.run4prs.com Let’s start with why runners are drawn to downhill courses: PR potential – Gravity can help you run faster, which is why people chase downhill…
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314. What to do when running is feeling stale
www.run4prs.com for a free week of training First, let’s break down why training can feel stale. There are a few big reasons: Repetition without progression –…
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313. How to Finally Set a Big 5k PR
www.run4prs.com for a free week of training Speed sessions – Short, intense repeats that teach your legs to move fast and your lungs to tolerate oxygen debt…
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312. Speed Secrets: What All Fast Runners Actually Do Differently
www.run4prs.com Ever wonder why some runners just seem naturally fast — while others train just as hard but never quite hit those breakthrough PRs? 🏃♀️💨 In…
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311. How to Stay Fast (and Fired Up) as you go through different life phases
www.run4prs.com for a free week of training Think you’re too old to chase a PR? Think again. The biggest barrier to performance isn’t your age—it’s your…
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310. What was your biggest running mistake this year?
www.run4prs.com We want to talk about running mistakes — because every runner makes them, and honestly, they teach us more than our wins sometimes. But here’s…
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309. How to know if you are ready to run a full marathon 26.2 miles
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308. Assessing your strengths and weaknesses as a runner
Today we’re diving into a game-changing question: 👉 What are YOUR strengths and weaknesses as a runner? If you want to train smarter—not just harder—this is a…
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307. Are You Holding Yourself Back By Not Running at the Right Pace? Here’s How to Know 🧠📉
307. Are You Running at the Right Pace? Here’s How to Know 🧠📉 www.run4prs.com for a free week of training 👉 Are you running at the right paces? Because if…
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306. Sick of running? How to get your spark back
Running is awesome… until it’s not. We fall in love with training cycles, goals, PRs — but sometimes? That grind catches up. You’ve been: Training back to back…
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305. Offseason? More Like Secret Season: How to Crush the Phase Everyone Ignores
Hey runners — welcome back to the Run4PRs Podcast! Today we’re diving into a topic that gets zero hype but might be the secret weapon to your next PR… 👉 The…
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304. Is it bad to train or race with music and super shoes?
First up — music. You’ve probably heard purists say: “If you need music, you’re not mentally tough enough.” But here’s the thing — running is a mental game…
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303. How to Finish a Race Stronger
Ever feel like the wheels come off in the final miles of your race? You're not alone — but it doesn't have to be that way. In this episode, we're breaking down…
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302. Taming Race Day Nerves: How to Channel the Butterflies
You know the feeling. Your heart rate’s already elevated before you’ve even warmed up. Your stomach feels off. You start second-guessing everything—your…
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301. Are 20 mile longs run the secret to avoiding the wall in your next marathon?
Are 20 mile longs run the secret to avoiding the wall in your next marathon Today we’re diving into one of the most dreaded phrases in marathon running…
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300. 6 Ways to Develop an Edge on Race Day (and PR)
6 Ways to Develop an Edge on Race Day (and PR)You’ve trained for months. The miles are in the bank. Now it’s race day — and the question is: what separates a…
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299. Faster runner with age: is it possible?
How to be a strong runner even as you age We all know the saying, "Age is just a number," but when it comes to running, that number can sometimes feel like a…
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298. Peaking & Tapering – How to Get the Best Race Possible
You’ve done the long runs, stacked the miles, hit your workouts—even when you didn’t feel like it. And now… race day is almost here. So what now? How do you…
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297. Chasing a BQ, a big PR, or shaving off serious time? Listen to this!
🎯 Ask yourself: “Is my goal ambitious… or unrealistic?” Ambitious pushes you. Unrealistic breaks you.🚨 These are the traps we see all the time as coaches:A…
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296. Absolutely wiped out for hours after a long run? Listen to this!
In this episode, we’re breaking down: ✔️ The key reasons you’re feeling so drained ✔️ How to recover smarter ✔️ A few simple tweaks that can help you bounce…
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295. Run Strong, Stay Injury-Free: The Ultimate Guide to Injury Prevention for Runners
If you've ever dealt with a nagging pain, an unexpected setback, or a full-blown injury that sidelined you from your training, you know how frustrating it can…
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294. Is the 20 mile long run necessary to finish a marathon?
For years, the standard has been that you need to complete a 20-mile long run in training to be prepared for a marathon. But what if I told you that might not…
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293. Unlock your speed with these workouts
Let’s talk about why speed work is essential to getting faster. Speed workouts are designed to increase your running efficiency, improve your VO2 max (which is…
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292. BIG Boston Marathon Update – New BQ Rules Are Here
In this episode, we break down the huge changes coming to Boston Marathon qualifying standards starting with the 2027 race. The BAA has officially announced…
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291. Best Marathon Training Workouts
. Best workouts to improve at the marathon distance Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just starting your marathon journey, these workouts will enhance your…
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290. Unlocking your potential: The journey to long distance running success
Long-distance running isn’t just about the miles—it’s about the mindset. Success comes when you shift from just running to training with purpose. 💡 Key Mindset…
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289. Heat Training: Run Smarter & Stronger This Summerr
Whether you’re training in the summer heat or preparing for a race in hot conditions, this episode will cover how the heat affects your body, how to adjust…
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288. Trail Races & Running Vs Road
Segment 1: Introduction to Trail RunningFirst off, what exactly is trail running? Unlike road running, which takes place on paved surfaces, trail running…
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287. Half Marathon Mastery: Crush Your Next Half!
www.run4prs.com Segment 1: Understanding the Half Marathon First, let’s talk about what a half marathon is. A half marathon is a race that covers 13.1 miles…
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286. Are Running Goals Over After Kids? Parents of 3 kids answer!
286. ARE RUNNING GOALS OVER AFTER YOU HAVE KIDS? 8 years ago, I was a 3:14 marathoner when I announced I was pregnant with my first kid and a lot of people had…
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285. Are you taking too much time off during the year?
It is the spring and a lot of people either recently ran a goal spring race or are planning to soon. After a season of build, it is important to take time off…
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284. What does it really take to be a Boston Qualifier?
284. WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO RUN A BQ? The Boston Marathon recently took place, and it is getting runners all around the world excited to potentially qualify for…
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283.Long Runs Every Weekend- What About Cut Backs?
283. SHOULD YOU RUN LONG EVERY WEEKEND? Every weekend runners around the world gear up to run long… But should you be doing a LONG run over 90 min every…
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282. Is High Mileage Right For You?
A lot of runners (especially those who run high mileage) share their weekly or monthly mileage totals on social media. While it’s great to be proud of your…
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281. Do you really need 'easy run' days?
www.run4prs.com Recovery is Key: Easy runs promote active recovery by increasing blood flow to muscles, flushing out waste products, and preparing your body…
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280. I can't run as fast as I used to: now what?
www.run4prs.com for a free week of training The Plateau is Normal: Everyone hits a plateau at some point. It's a natural part of the process. Don't get…
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279. Hyrox: Our Experience As Marathoners Who Took On Hyrox
We’re run coaches who just took on our first HYROX event! In today’s episode, we’re giving you a full recap of our experience—breaking down the highs, the…
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278. How many days per week should you run?
Welcome back to run4prs, the podcast where we explore the art and science of running, and help you find the perfect balance in your training. "How many days a…
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277. Do you race too much or not enough?
277. How often should you be racing? Do you even need to race? As we gear up for the spring racing season it might seem like everyone is out there racing. How…
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276. Faster 5k times: How to get faster in the 5k
Welcome back to the run4prs the podcast dedicated to helping you conquer the 5K and unleash your inner speed demon! I'm your host, Victoria Phillippi, and…