In this episode of The Knighton Runs Podcast, Coach Chris shares how to best warm up for your Turkey Trot 5K to ensure you run your best race, answers your treadmill running questions, and gives details on how you can join us at the next Knighton Runs team race!
What if you never had to miss a run due to bad weather or time constraints ever again?
Having a treadmill at home is a great way to stay consistent with your marathon training. All passionate athletes know that sticking to their training plan day in and day out without interruption will lead to tremendous success. But often it can be difficult to fit in a run outside.
Extreme winter weather can make it dangerous to run outside. Excessive heat can make it difficult to perform faster workouts. Limited daylight can pose an issue too for athletes who need to run first thing in the morning or late in the evening. For all these reasons and more, having a treadmill at home can be a wonderful tool for marathon training.
Athletes frequently ask me for treadmill recommendations, so I polled the Knighton Runs community for their recommendations of the best treadmills for marathon training. This article contains their recommendations and some of the reasons why they love the treadmill they bought.
Get Rid of Tight Calves FOREVER. The Calf Stretcher That Changed My Life.
Kristy Baumann is a Registered Dietitian who helps runners learn how to fuel properly to support their training and have a healthy relationship with food. She is on a mission to spread the message that restricting food and following fad diets is not the answer. Having a positive relationship with food is the foundation of fueling well as a runner. In this episode, we discuss the importance of developing a positive relationship around food while marathon training and get answers to specific nutrition and diet questions from The Knighton Lions.
While there are many different ways to train, there are a bunch of “running rules” that are widely held as gospel. Concepts like following strict-polarized training (i.e., take your easy days easy and your hard days hard) and the utmost importance of the long run for marathoners are widely promoted as “the right way to train” to train. Are these dogmas 100% true? Or is the best way to train actually more grey than it is black and white? In today’s episode, coaches Chris Knighton and Sara Manderscheid debate these running dogmas and set the message straight.
What rules have you put in place to support your running? In this episode, Coach Chris shares the 10 Running Rules to Live By from his book Run Faster Marathons: The Proven Path to PR.
What can adult marathon runners learn from the experiences of high school cross country and track & field team training? Good high school training programs put a large focus on learning the skills of efficient running movement patterns, performing supplemental exercises to support your running, competing as a team sport vs running as an individual sport, progressing from short to long events, and much more. These are all aspects of training that high schoolers develop to become better athletes, but adults usually don’t prioritize these components of running.
Join Coach Chris Knighton and Tucker Grose, cross country and track coach at Stargate High School in Thorton Colorado, and coach of adult distance runners at “Training with Tucker” for a conversation on “What can adult marathoners learn from high school runners?”
When was the last time you ran a mile? Have you ever trained to race a mile? If there’s one thing I think that marathoners don’t do enough of, it’s actually running FAST. If you want to get faster at the marathon, listen to this.
How to get motivated?
How to put in the behind-the-scenes work to perform at your best?
How do you push through rejection?
How do you stop negative self-talk?
How do you become focused and mentally tough?>
How to put yourself in a position to compete and win?
Having the right mindset is essential for success, whether that’s in sports, work, business, or life. Barry Karch from The Real Estate UnSalesperson Podcast brought me onto his show to answer these questions!
It took me three years of hard work, but earlier this year I released my first book – Run Faster Marathons: The Proven Path to PR. In this episode of The Knighton Runs Podcast, I read to you the introduction of the book and let you know how you can enter to win a copy of the paperback edition while learning how to become a faster runner along the way!
Running Shoes - Brooks Launch Running Shoes - I have been wearing these running shoes for years. I've easily worn through over a dozen pairs. They are light, fast, well-cushioned, and very affordable. They are perfect for easy days, long runs, and marathon-training workouts.
GPS Running Watch - Garmin Forerunner 45 - I love Garmin watches. If you do not yet own a GPS running watch, buy one now. This model is small and lightweight, making it perfect for running fast and racing. GPS watches are one of the best tools you have to monitor and improve your running. Getting my first Garmin helped get me hooked on this sport.
Identification Safety Bracelet - Road ID Silicone Wristband - I never leave home without my Road ID. It's engraved with My Name, Year of Birth, Allergies, City of Residence, and Emergency Contact Info for my wife and dad. Wearing my Road ID allows me to leave my driver's license at home when I run and have peace of mind.
Energy Gels - GU Energy "Tastefully Nude" Flavor - GU Energy Gels are my go-to fuel for marathon training. I suggest taking one every 30 to 45 minutes during long runs, half marathons, and marathons. The "tastefully nude" flavor is easy to get down and has a mild sweet taste.
Protein Powder - Momentous Essential Plant-Based Protein Powder - It's critically important to refuel after a workout or long run within 30-minutes of completion. Making a smoothie or shake with Momentous Protein Powder is an easy and healthy way to jump start your recovery process. Their chocolate flavor is delicious even when mixed with just water.
Anti-Chafe Balm - Body Glide Original Balm - Better safe than sorry! I rub Body Glide balm all over my feet and "sensitive" areas before any important race, workout, or long run. Save yourself from nasty blisters, chafing, or bleeding with a little lubricant.
Recovery Tool - ProStretch Calf Stretcher - This one is a curve ball! My wife introduced me to this tool after I developed tight calves from running. The ProStrech Calf Stretcher can help you get a deeper and more effective stretch than conventional methods. This improved flexibility and range of motion may help relieve, rehab and alleviate plantar fasciitis, shin splints, tight calves and achilles tendonitis, as well as enhance overall performance.
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