Dealing with INJURY
20 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Injuries are rough. Andi and Zach have discussed preventing injury in the past, but this time, they ...
Long Run Approaches
13 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Andi and Zach dig into some of the most common approaches to long runs and how to know when to go ha...
How CHAMPIONS Race w/ Hillary Bor
06 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
2021 US Olympic Trials Steeplechase champion Hillary Bor joins Andi and Zach to talk about champions...
The Extra of the OLYMPIC TRIALS
29 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Andi and Zach discuss the full range of distance races at the US Track and Field Olympic Trials, sha...
Goal Setting in Running w/ Alicja Konieczek
22 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Alicja Konieczek of On Athletics Club joins Andi to discuss the ways runners might leverage goals an...
RECORDS Keep Falling!
15 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
From new world and European records to the NCAA track and field championships, so much amazing is ha...
FUELING for the Run
08 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Andi and Zach deconstruct the much-debated topic of fueling for a run, breaking down both the scienc...
The Science of BUILDING FITNESS w/ Todd Buckingham, Ph.D
01 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Todd Buckingham, Ph.D joins the show to discuss the science of aerobic development and building fitn...
Social Running w/ Shawanna White
25 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Shawanna White joins the show to discuss how anyone can run with others without compromising trainin...
Get the MOST from your WORKOUTS
18 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Andi and Zach discuss the most common workout types for distance runners and how to most effectively...
Experience Running w/ Sam Chelanga
11 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Chelanga joins Andi and Zach to talk about the full experience of running, from the highs to the...
How can runners TRAIN most EFFICIENTLY?
04 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Andi and Zach discuss what matters most in running and how runners can train efficiently to maximize...
Why is CHANGE so hard (for runners)?
27 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Andi and Zach discuss common life changes we tend to experience and how such things affect running a...
Training through Transitions w/ Clayton Young
20 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Clayton Young, 2021 USA 15k champion and 2019 NCAA 10,000m champion, joins Andi and Zach to discuss ...
How can runners execute RACE SEASON?
13 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Andi and Zach bring a recent conversation with Olli Hoare (professional runner for On Athletics Club...
Racing Season w/ Olli Hoare
06 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver Hoare, On Athletics Club’s Australian indoor 1500m national record holder, joins Andi and Z...
How can runners train to AVOID INJURY?
30 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Andi and Zach discuss how certain training elements and considerations help keep runners healthy and...
Why do runners PACE races? w/ Andrew Buikema
23 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Buikema, race director and proficient pacer, joins Andi and Zach to discuss pacing as only so...
What is a GROWTH MINDSET in running? w/ Kim Conley
16 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kim Conley (Olympian and US champion) joins Andi and Zach to discuss the role of mindset in the runn...
What can runners do to PREVENT INJURY? w/ Adam Homolka
09 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Homolka, MPT,ART,FMT and owner of Endurance Rehabilitation and Athletics, joins Andi and Zach t...
Why must runners FACE THE NOISE? w/ Ajee' Wilson
02 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ajee’ Wilson, multiple-time world-championships medalist in the 800m, joins Andi and Zach to discu...
How should runners approach IN-RACE DECISIONS? w/ Emma Bates
23 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Emma Bates (2:25 marathon, US marathon champion) joins Andi and Zach to break down race experiences ...
How can we STOP wasting time?
16 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Andi and Zach drive home considerations for all runners seeking to better manage time. Recent guest ...
How can BUSY RUNNERS train? with Marty Hehir
09 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Martin Hehir (2:08:59 marathon) joins Andi and Zach to share how he finds balance as an elite distan...
What is essential for HEALTHY FEET? w/ Dr. Bill Johncock
02 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Podiatrist and running specialist Dr. Bill Johncock joins Andi and Zach to discuss foot health, incl...
What makes a GOOD RACE? w/ Alicia Monson
26 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Alicia Monson, after recently running 31:10 for #9 all-time in the US women’s 10k, joins Andi and ...
How can runners SUSTAIN long-term PROGRESS? w/ Nathan Martin
19 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Andi and Zach talk with Nathan Martin (2:11 marathoner) about progress over time and the secrets to ...
How can runners train WELL in ADVERSE CONDITIONS? w/ Anna Dalton
12 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Andi and Zach speak with Alaskan marathoner Anna Dalton about the challenges of training in the cold...
What helps REVIVE running? w/ Kendra Chambers
05 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Andi and Zach with professional middle distance runner Kendra Chambers discuss identity as runners a...
The BEST of RUNNING 2020
29 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Andi and Zach recap 2020 with the best running moments and achievements, from world records incredib...
Why is it HARD to THRIVE right now?
22 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Andi and Zach discuss the things that are making thriving difficult right now and break down how tho...
Why does NUTRITION matter for running? w/ Meghann Featherstun
15 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Andi and Zach, with sports nutritionist Meghan Featherstun (featherstonenutrition.com), discuss why ...
What HABITS reap the greatest REWARDS? w/ Charlene Lipsey
08 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Andi and Zach interview world record holder Charlene Lipsey about the habits that make her successfu...
How does running influence MENTAL HEALTH? w/ Carol Seppilu
01 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Andi and Zach tackle the topic of running and mental health from two angles: what does the research ...
What are the BENEFITS of running TRAILS? w/ Rob Steger
24 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Andi and Zach talk trails and ultra running with an industry expert, author, podcaster, filmmaker, a...
Why should runners structure training? w/ Jed Christiansen
17 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Andi and Zach are joined by Jed Christiansen to answer the question “Why should runners structure ...
How should runners navigate the space between goals?
10 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Andi and Zach discuss what runners might be thinking about after a big race or goal or season but be...
What is recovery and why does it matter? w/ AnnMarie Kirkpatrick
03 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Andi and Zach answer the question: what is recovery and why does it matter? AnnMarie Kirkpatrick, 2:...
How can runners intelligently modify training?
27 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Andi and Zach discuss how training can change when things aren’t going your way. Whether a bad day...
What is serious running? w/ Anne
20 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
AtoZrunning continues the quest to answer every question about running, this week talking with Anne ...
Speed, Strength, or Endurance? (with Kate Grace)
13 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Andi and Zach tackle the question of how to approach key training elements like speed, strength, and...
What is the best way to mobilize? (with Phil Wharton)
06 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What is the best way to mobilize? We answer that question in-depth with musculoskeletal specialist a...
Patience & Consistency w/ Paul Chelimo
29 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Chelimo (2016 Olympic 5k silver medal) joins Andi & Zach to discuss the depth of the need f...
Behind the Numbers w/ Dathan Ritzenhein
22 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dathan is back, this time joining Andi and Zach to discuss his recent retirement from professional r...
Victory Beyond Gold w/ Mary Wineberg
15 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Olympic gold medalist, author, and motivational speaker Mary Wineberg joins Andi and Zach to talk ab...
Father-Son Teams w/ Team Agar & Team Johncock
08 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Duo teams epitomize bringing the dream to those who can't find it alone. Jeff and Johnny Agar and Bi...
Creativity on the Run w/ Brittany Charboneau
01 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Olympic Trials marathoner (13th in 2020) and professional comedian Brittany Charboneau joins Andi an...
How to Develop Speed w/ Cindy Ofili
25 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Olympian and British champion Cindy Ofili joins Andi and Zach to discuss how to develop speed and wh...
10 Epic Moments in Running History w/ Nate "Q" Van Holten
18 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Nate Van Holten, more commonly known as Q, joins Andi and Zach to discuss notable and legendar...
Better Together w/ Training Partners Emily Oren and Leah Falland
11 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Emily Oren and Leah Falland (previously O'Connor) spent the last year training together in West Mich...
The Art & Science of Strength w/ Kaylin Russeau
04 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Fitness Artist herself, Kaylin Russeau, joins us to sculpt an outstanding representation of what...
Unfinished Business w/ Keira D'Amato
28 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Keira D'Amato (15:04 5k, 2:34 marathon, 32:33 10k) joins the show to discuss the rise to world class...
The Highest Level w/ Abdi Abdirahman
19 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
5x Olympic qualifier (once the Tokyo games, happen, we'll change that to 5x Olympian!), oldest Ameri...
Running Foundations: General Health and Wellness
14 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to thrive as a runner? If you missed the first two parts, go back and listen to ep...
Running Foundations: Strength and Mobility
07 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The second installment in a 3-part running foundations series ("The 3 Keys to Thriving") explores st...
Running Foundations: Aerobic Condition
30 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you're looking to start a new foundation, repair some cracks, or check your foundation's int...
Rebuilding Momentum w/ John Cody Risch
23 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Rebuilding momentum not accidental. It is intentional. It is fought for, every inch. Olympic hopeful...
Where Personality & Performance Meet
16 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
More Norwegian records fall, someone has run over 200 sub-3hr marathons, and colleges are cancelling...
The Language of Running w/ Obsie Birru
09 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We talk with 2:30 marathoner Obsie Birru, an elite runner with many accolades and a big heart. Obsie...
The Future is Bright. Talem Franco is Proof.
02 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
BYU sub-4 miler Talem Franco joins Andi and Zach to talk about how his radioactive season almost wen...
Sometimes You Win, Sometimes You Learn w/ Sam Palmer
26 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Palmer (2:29 marathoner) shares the hard lessons we all have to learn in disappointment and insi...
Winning the Uphill Battle w/ Jake Riley
19 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What do you ask an Olympic marathon qualifier? You ask him how he managed to rehabilitated achilles ...
How to Support Mother Runners w/ Whitney Heins (themotherrunners.com)
12 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Whitney of themotherrunners.com joins Andi and Zach to talk about life for mothers who run. Andi and...
When Persistence Pays Off w/ Joe Niemiec
05 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Niemiec, Olympic Trials marathoner, proves for the rest of us how persistence can realize dreams...
Check Yourself - Don't Wreck Yourself
28 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
During this episode, Andi and Zach discuss race cancellations for this fall, Gallowalking, and ways ...
Why you should run like a Zombie w/ Mike Swinger
21 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Zombie's got it right. And we're only partially joking. Mike Swinger is a Physical Therapist (runphy...
Her Dreams Don't Quit! w/ Joanna Stephens
14 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Anyone care to guess how old Joanna was when the dream was born? Here's your hint: at that age, I wa...
Stay in the Fight with Ron Romano
07 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ron Romano: the Mayor of Central Park, World Marathon Majors 6 Star... in ONE year! We connected wit...
Long Term Vision
31 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We were all thrown into this crazy holding pattern, and while we're always looking to set strong fou...
Finding Motivation and Community while Social Distancing
24 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What do you do now? Valid question. The answer is personal and complicated. With race plans thwarted...
When life gets you down, HANG IN THERE! (Lessons from Olympic Trials Marathoners, part 2)
17 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Life affects running, and running affects life. Sometimes perseverance extends beyond the run, requi...
When Things Don't Go Your Way, HANG IN THERE! (Lessons from Olympic Trials marathoners, part 1)
10 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Having spent the weekend with 700 of the best marathoners on the planet, we made it a priority to ca...
U.S. Olympic Trials Marathon REPORT (2020)
05 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Results are in! The 2020 Olympic Marathon Trials were nothing if not exciting! Andi and Zach break i...
U.S. Olympic Trials Marathon Preview (2020)
25 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The US Olympic Marathon Trials are here! (2/29/2020) Andi and Zach break it down so that you know al...
It's All in Your Mind
20 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What do you see when you look in the mirror? What to say when you speak to that person? As runners, ...
Love and Support
13 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What role have others played in your successful running endeavors? Andi and Zach tackle the easy tas...
Let it Go
06 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
There are things we need to let go of and things we need to embrace. We are all multi-dimensional be...
Treadmill or Dreadmill?
30 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Treadmill or dreadmill? Whether you love or loath stationary running, there are times training on th...
Raw and Simple: Track and Field w/ Louis Falland
23 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
At it's core, track and field is a primal thing, the ultimate test of the physical prowess of humank...
Running Under Pressure w/ Parker Stinson
16 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
25k American Record holder and 2:10 marathoner Parker Stinson joins Andi and Zach to talk about his ...
Thoughtful Training
09 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What's the best workout for a given purpose at a given time? Andi and Zach dive deep into different ...
Feeling Powerful Again w/ Leah O'Connor
02 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Andi and Zach talk with Leah O'Connor about overcoming struggle and injury in running and what it me...
'Twas the Day After Christmas (SPECIAL)
26 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Naturally, we couldn't resist some holiday fun! Listen for a bit of festivity, and be sure to visit ...
Run Faster without Trying Harder w/ Dave Hodgkinson
19 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's no con. Running faster is a great deal easier than many of us realize! Dave Hodgkinson joins An...
One Small Change
12 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How do you move a mountain? One spade-full at a time. Andi and Zach discuss making habits of simple ...
Making the Most of the Race Experience w/ Kyle Cutler
05 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle Cutler has been the race director of the LMCU Bridge Run (in Grand Rapids, MI) for over 6 years...
Never Again on Thanksgiving Day (SPECIAL)
28 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Every great moment of feasting and play Went terribly wrong last Thanksgiving Day Listen to the epis...
How to be a lifelong runner w/ Dathan Ritzenhein
21 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Who better to talk about longevity in the sport of running than three-time Olympian Dathan Ritzenhei...
Data-driven
14 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Are you a data-driven runner? Or no? Zach and Andi come from totally different camps when it comes t...
The Next Level
07 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We've been talking, writing, and living the topic of elevating your run. (Training with excellence c...
Burnout
31 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Nothing douses the fire of a passionate pursuit more than burnout. Listen to Andi and Zach discuss t...
Knowing Yourself
24 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Knowing yourself can facilitate your next goal or break through. Owning where we are at and wh...
The Struggle
16 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
One thing every runner understands is struggle. Having just (both of us) completed the Chicago Marat...
Thriving in the Running Community
08 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Every episode can be found at atozrunning.com/podcast with links and resources and additional info a...