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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
Run4PRs214. Are You Running the right workouts to get faster?
www.run4prs.com Many times we find training plans online or we do workouts that feel good/that we are good at, but is that the most productive way to be…
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213. Peaking Too Soon
www.run4prs.com No one wants to get burnt out 10-4 weeks before their goal race, but you would be amazed at how often this happens. People often start training…
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212. The 20 mile Long Run
www.run4prs.com HOW LONG SHOULD YOUR LONG RUNS BE:THE 20 MILE LONG RUN RULE Everyone who has trained for a marathon has probably googled ‘marathon training…
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211. Practicing Water Stops
HOW TO PRACTICE WATER STOPS Most athletes who follow us or listen to the podcast at some point or another hope to do a distance run or distance race. When we…
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210. "Easy Running Makes My Form Weird: Should I Go Faster?" & Other Ask The Coaches Questions
www.run4prs.com Ask The Coaches: Should I make up a missed workout? 1.Do I need to make up for missed workouts? If you just had a bad workout: axe it 2. What…
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209. Fueling Endurance Sports: Mistakes We See & How to Reach Your Potential
www.run4prs.com Running is an endurance sport. All endurance sports will require fueling in order to reach your performance potential. Don’t leave your fastest…
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208. Heat, Humidity & Your Running: Secrets to improving in unfavorable conditions
www.run4prs.com for a free 7 day trial. HUMIDITY, DEW POINT, HEAT INDEX: HOW THEY AFFECT YOUR TRAINING • Temperature alone is ❌NOT❌ the most important number…
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207. What fitness level do you need before training for your first marathon?
www.run4prs.com Training for your first marathon! Many people have a bucket list item of running a full marathon. A marathon is 26.2 miles. It is a long ways…
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206. How does Orange Theory Fit or Other Fitness Classes In With Your Marathon or Half Marathon Training?
1. What to wear/prepare for rain (I've had two athletes just ask me about this) and - Depends on the temp -40, 50, 60+ in rain are wildly different beasts 2…
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205. When will easy runs get faster?
www.run4prs.com Is it possible to make a full recovery from burnout My HR stays in zone 4 even if I slow down more than 3 min per mile How long does base…
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204. Exhausted for hours after a long run? Try doing this
www.run4prs.com Should you train based off HR or pace or effort Drawback of HR- wrist HR monitor doesn’t work, Most people don’t know their appropriate zones…
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203. Run Streaks: the good, the bad & the ugly
Run streaks! Maybe you have seen people on social media talking about their 1000 day run streaks or maybe you have no idea what a run streak is. Today we are…
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202. What would you do differently for your 1st marathon? And other ask the coaches questions
www.run4prs.com What is one thing you would do differently for your first marathon if you could go back? Do it sooner & not overthink it so much Have no ego…
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201. “Too slow” on easy days: is this possible? And more ask the coaches questions
www.run4prs.com OVERTRAINING: How can you recover from & can you salvage a race? We want to learn something from why/how this happened How long has this…
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200. Why is easy running so challenging? Tips to slow down & embrace your true easy pace
www.run4prs.com Slowing down can be challenging for runners. Most people have seen the extreme fitness ‘no pain no gain’ side of things. When we begin running…
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199. VDOT Marathon Prediction vs Your Actual Marathon Finish Time: How to actually achieve your VDOT marathon prediction
www.run4prs.com Question 1→ VDOT says I can run faster in the marathon by 20 min. My lungs don’t give out but my legs do! I run 50 miles a week (2 speed work…
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198. Transitioning From Treadmill Back Outside After Winter
www.run4prs.com It has been a tough and long winter for those of us living in the upper regions of the US. A lot of runners in the midwest will use the…
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197. Big Time Goals: How To Train Safely To Achieve The Times You Want
www.run4prs.com for a free 7 day coaching trial. It can be tempting to want to go all in on a new plan or type of training because after months of doing…
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196. Workouts vs Racing: What is the difference?
We often see people do workouts on strava or social media and sometimes we think, if I could just hit those paces in a workout, I could be as fast as them?…
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195. Can Trail Running Make You Faster? & other ask the coaches questions
www.run4prs.com 1.Trail running vs road running: How can running in trails be a benefit? - not ultras, just getting miles in on the trail during training…
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194. Has running become a “chore”? Tips to reignite that running spark
Ever have a day where you just don't feel like running? This can be common especially this time of year if the weather is tough. You are not alone in feeling…
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193. Are you running too much or not enough? Weekly mileage podcast
Www.Run4prs.com for a free week or personalized workouts! Many people show off their monthly mileage totals on social media. It is a great way to track your…
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192. How fast should you run on race day? & more ask the coaches questions
1 .What pace should I am to race at for a 5k or half marathon? Threshold? Intervals? Slightly slower? Slightly faster? Answer: if you download our guide at…
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191. Should You Run That Marathon? Is it best to always chase 26.2?
We have almost all been asked the question when someone finds out you are a runner, the next thing they typically ask is if you have done a marathon. Everyone…
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190. Is running with music “bad”? & More Ask The Coaches Questions
What is the best type of music to listen to while running? Depends on the purpose of the run Workouts: hard music Easy runs- slow music How do you fuel when…
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189. Marathon Training as Parents: hacks to get in more miles with a busy schedule
As coaches we work with a lot of athletes who have young kids and other life responsibilities like busy careers. A question that often comes up with athletes…
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188. 2:42 1st marathon 9 months postpartum: Coach Breanna
Coach Breanna shares all about her journey from small town farming to becoming a professional runner. We took a deep dive into her recent marathon debut of…
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187. Avoiding running injuries: increase your chances of staying injury free with these tips
Injuries are tough and a taboo subject. We don’t like to go through these times of setbacks because the uncertainty starts to creep in. How long until I can…
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186. Should you try to “make up” a missed workout? Ask the coaches
How do I increase my calories in a healthy manner Calorie dense foods PB, nuts flax seed More carbs: fruit juices, maple syrup, honey Favorite season to train…
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185. How many races should you sign up for in 2023?
How many races is too many? A lot of people are thinking about their goal race schedule for next year. It is good to look ahead and plan out your races so that…
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184. What is holding you back? How to breakthrough with your running in 2023
WHAT IS HOLDING YOU BACK? . As we approach the end of the year, many people begin to think about 2023 racing plans. Before we dive into signing up for all the…
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183. How Long Will It Take To Reach My Goals & “See Results”?
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO SEE RESULTS❓🔥 Podcast Episode #184 🎙 • We post about athletes crushing their previous best times often… but how long does it actually…
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182. Treadmill vs Outside Running
TREADMILL VS. OUTDOOR RUNNING: ARE THEY THE SAME? 🤔 Podcast Episode #182🎙 . A frequent question we get asked is: What are the PROS and CONS of running on the…
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181. Winter Running Gear To Stay Safe & Train Consistently This Winter 🥶
COLD WEATHER RUNNING SECRETS REVEALED 🔓 . We’ve got you covered!👇 . WHAT TO WEAR (in general, use your best judgment with windchill and other factors. You may…
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180. How Many Marathons is “too many” in 1 year based on your goals?
HOW MANY MARATHONS IS TOO MANY? 🎙 Podcast Episode #180: Listen for more on this topic! . We want to get OFF the marathon hamster wheel (doing 2-3 marathons per…
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179. Selecting 2023 Races To Run Your Best Times
TOP 5️⃣ QUESTIONS to ask yourself when choosing your 2023 goal races ⬇️ PODCAST EP 179 🎙 . There's a lot that goes into choosing your race calendar especially…
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178. Unleash the Speed Free Program: Recast
UNLEASH SPEED: How FAST Can You Become? 🏃♀️💨 FREE PROGRAM 🙌 . Are you wondering: 🤔 ❓ "What should I be focusing on right now?” ❓ “How many miles per week…
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177. What Most Runners Get Wrong: Polarization Of Training To Optimize Performance Potential
WHAT IS POLARIZED TRAINING❓ Podcast Episode #177 🎙 . Simply put: Keeping the easy days easy and the hard days hard . STRESS + REST = GROWTH 💪 . 💪STRESS = hard…
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176. Do You Need An Off Season? How to Navigate One Successfully
THE OFF-SEASON: How to Perfect It & Why You Need One 🎙 PODCAST EPISODE #176 . 1) Avoid Injury & Burn Out: You can't be in peak fitness forever. You need a…
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175. Goal race over? Now what? Fitness Builds Over Time & Reminders After Racing Season Closes
BUILDING FITNESS OVER TIME Podcast Episode #175 🎙 . Stress + Rest = Growth 📈 . 👉 It can feel like you "start over" when you build back up after tapering…
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174. Do you need to do a “shake out run” before your race?
THE SHAKE OUT RUN Do you do a shake out run the day or two before a race? ⬇️ . The shake out run isn't something that you physically NEED to do to run a great…
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173. How To Race To Your Potential: Strategies For Your Best Race Yet
What can we do as amateur runners to race more like an elite? ⬇️ Podcast Episode #173🎙 . PACING PRACTICE in shorter races, workouts and long runs. You can race…
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172. Tapering For Your Goal Race: Everything You Need To Know
THE TAPER: Frequently Asked❓s . Have you ever wondered…👇 . ❓CAN I RUN FASTER ON EASY RUNS DURING THE TAPER? NO! You want to continue running the same easy pace…
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171. Tempo Runs: Best Workout To Get Faster & How To Nail It
Podcast Episode #171 🎙 ✅ TEMPO RUN is a *HARD EFFORT* run We only want to run 20% of the time at most! “Tempo” is a general term for comfortably hard running…
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170. Struggling with running? Discover your why to find enjoyment again
WHY DO YOU RUN? Podcast Episode #170 🎙 . → What is your intrinsic reason for running? → Why did you begin running in the first place? → Maybe you run to…
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169. HOW DOES STOPPING ON LONG RUNS AFFECT YOUR TRAINING?
HOW DOES STOPPING ON LONG RUNS AFFECT YOUR TRAINING?🤔 Podcast Episode #169 🎙 . PHYSIOLOGICALLY👇 ➡️ The benefits are not as great if your heart rate drops too…
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168. Runner Comparison Trap: Why Some People Excel Faster
RUNNERS & THE COMPARISON TRAP 🪤 Podcast Episode #168 🎙 . Have you ever gotten caught into the comparison trap with your running? 🙋🏻♀️ This is super common and…
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167. Peaking For a Race: How to Avoid Peaking Too Soon
Have you ever "peaked too early" for a race? . How to avoid this👇 PERIODIZE YOUR TRAINING aka don't do the same training all year long and have different…
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166. Easy Running: Why it’s important to slow down & how to master it
HOW DOES EASY RUNNING MAKE YOU FASTER? 🤔 Podcast Episode #166 🎙 . As runners, we can have a distorted view on what “easy” means. Distance runners are taught to…
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165. Top Training Mistakes Runners Make. How To Correct Them To Run Faster & Stronger
TOP 6 TRAINING MISTAKES WE SEE Podcast Episode #165 🎙 . ❌ NOT ENOUGH RECOVERY: You can't maximize yourself as a runner if you're doing a lot of other…
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164. Practicing Hydration For Race Day & Water Stops
PRACTICING HYDRATION FOR RACE DAY Podcast Episode #164 🎙 . STEP 1: Research your marathon course offerings ✅ Larger races will have all of this info online ✅…
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163. ‘BACK to BACK long runs’: one type of marathon & ultra marathon training you may benefit from
HAVE YOU EVER DONE BACK TO BACK LONG RUNS? 🏃♀️🏃 PODCAST EP. 163 for more! . They might be best for you! Here's why:👇 . ✅ THE 3 HOUR LONG RUN: As proven in…
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162. Summer Heat: How to adjust mindset & pacing
ADJUSTING YOUR PACES IN THE HEAT 🔥 PODCAST #162 🎙 . If you run your usual paces that you would in perfect temperatures while running in higher temps, you end…
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161. How Many Miles Per Week Should You Run?
HOW MANY MILES PER WEEK SHOULD YOU RUN? 🤔 . PODCAST EPISODE #161 🎙 . Factors to consider:👇 ✅ YOUR RUNNING HISTORY: Take into account previous training cycles…
Run4PRs160. Finish Races Stronger! Learning to negative split
Have you ever gone out HARD in a race then crashed & started slowing down? It’s super painful right? Not only physically but it’s hard on the ego! Starting a…
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159. Do You Make These Long Run Mistakes?
WHAT ARE THE TOP 6️⃣ LONG RUN MISTAKES? Podcast Episode #159 🎙 . You can improve your training and race success by tweaking a few things with your long runs!👇…
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158. Summer Heat: Feel Stronger During Training
SUMMER TRAINING TIPS Podcast Episode #158 🎙 . Summer miles can be draining! With the heat, humidity and sun, you can really overdo it if you don’t adjust your…
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157. Top 5 Marathon Training Workouts
TOP 5 MARATHON TRAINING WORKOUTS 👇 Podcast Episode #157 🎙 . 1. Easy runs: The cornerstone of marathon training. You can have a VERY successful marathon doing…
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156. Building Your Marathon Training Plan For Fall Races
HOW TO BUILD UP FOR YOUR FALL RACE Podcast #156 🎙 . Many runners will begin a training cycle and jump into ❌ TOO MUCH ❌ TOO SOON . How can we avoid that and…
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155. Coming Back After Injury or Time Off
COMING BACK AFTER INJURY: What to do and how to come back stronger 💪 Podcast Episode #155 🎙 . With running being such a high impact sport, injuries and…