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QT: Walk the Holiday Food Tight Rope Successfully (Best Of-ish)

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This post was originally part of Episode 787 released in November of 2019 and is more or less copy and pasted from that post. The audio, however, is a new take on the topic.

All. The. Food.

Ready or not, the food holidays are coming and they are coming quick!

As a runner, how do you walk the food tight rope during the holiday season?

Do you just go ahead and eat all the things? Do you try to hold the line and remain disciplined? Or do you try to find some semblance of middle ground? Read more

Pete Coser Takes Life One Step, One Breath, One Mile At a Time

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Today we are catching up with someone that was on the show for the first time a couple of years ago.

He’s still going strong on the running front, so it only made sense to try and get him back on the show.

I am looking forward to reconnecting with my friend Pete Coser.

Pete Coser

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Greg Ryan Learned Hard Work Alters Perceived Limitations


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My guest today is someone that I’ve been loosely connected with on Twitter for quite some time and we are just now getting around to a proper chat.

I’m pretty sure that over the years we’ve shared a race course at least a few times.

I am looking forward to going a few easy miles with Greg Ryan today!

Greg Ryan

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QT: Weight Loss Goals for Runners Aren’t as Straightforward as You Might Think

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When I start working with a new athlete, they fill out a form answering various questions that help me as their new coach.

Current running routine. Upcoming races. Long-term running goals.

I also ask if they have other goals that aren’t running focused, and at least occasionally, someone will respond that weight loss is another goal that they have.

Today I’m going to attempt to talk about running and weight loss, without somehow upsetting every person that reads the post or listens to the episode. Read more

QT: Thoughts and My Take on Nutrition Beyond the Run


When it comes to discussions of fueling for runners, the focus tends to be on mid-run nutrition.

Which totally makes sense.

The problem is, what you take in during a run is only part of the puzzle.

It may be a big part of the puzzle, but there are other components  of a good fueling/nutrition strategy that need to be considered beyond what you consume during your run. Read more