Best Run4PRs Podcasts (2025)

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284. What does it really take to be a Boston Qualifier? 59:50

5d ago59:50

59:50

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 Boston. Even people who are very far away from a BQ time might set a goal to run a BQ time in the future. People want to know what it really looks like to be someone who can run a BQ time Som…

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283.Long Runs Every Weekend- What About Cut Backs? 54:28

12d ago54:28

54:28

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 weekend? When getting RRCA certified 10 years ago, one of the concepts they beat into our head was that we don’t/should not run long every single weekend. The justification was about the glycogen s…

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282. Is High Mileage Right For You? 54:28

19d ago54:28

54:28

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 hard work, it can also be challenging when we are exposed to so many other runners and their training that we may end up comparing our own mileage to someone else's. We may also get caught up in…

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281. Do you really need 'easy run' days? 45:56

26d ago45:56

45:56

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 for the next hard effort. Building Aerobic Base: Slow runs develop your aerobic system, which is the foundation for endurance and efficient energy utilization. Preventing Burnout & Overtraining…

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280. I can't run as fast as I used to: now what? 33:14

1M ago33:14

33:14

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 discouraged – it's an opportunity to re-evaluate your training and find new ways to challenge yourself. Life Happens: Work, family, and other commitments can impact your training time and consistenc…

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279. Hyrox: Our Experience As Marathoners Who Took On Hyrox 46:36

1M ago46:36

46:36

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 struggles, and what we learned from this epic challenge. For those of you new to HYROX, here’s a quick refresher. HYROX is the ultimate fitness competition that combines running, functional stren…

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278. How many days per week should you run? 49:41

2M ago49:41

49:41

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 week should I actually be running?"Now, if you've spent any time browsing running forums or listening to other podcasts, you've probably heard a lot of different answers to this question. Som…

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277. Do you race too much or not enough? 59:59

2M ago59:59

59:59

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 often should you race? Do you even need to race? There are a lot of questions you might have about racing, but it is not something we talk about frequently enough in the running world. Some a…

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276. Faster 5k times: How to get faster in the 5k 48:23

2M ago48:23

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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 let's be honest, in the world of distance running, the marathon often steals the spotlight. But at run4prs we also specialize in shorter distances & we know that the 5K is where the real speed an…

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275. Running Communities: Are They Helping or Harming You? 42:54

2M ago42:54

42:54

Strava can be a great source of motivation as it gamification of the sport of running, but can there be some downsides to the app? While it can be fun to scroll through and see what friends are doing for runs, does it promote constant comparison? In Jan 2023 I started to feel like people were ‘watching’ my training as I geared up for Boston 3 month…

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274. How Experienced At Running Should You Be Before A Marathon? 47:23

2M ago47:23

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We talk a lot about marathon training on this podcast, but we should take a step back and chat about how to know if you are READY to train for your first marathon. It’s always about balancing risk vs reward. Training for a marathon is HARD on the body and if you don’t have a strong base going into the training you are increasing your risk of injury…

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273. World Major Marathons: How to get in & are they worth the hype? 50:58

3M ago50:58

50:58

Knowing what kind of runner you are is key when it comes to planning races. You may have seen a lot of hype on social media or the media in general about the world major marathons like NY and Boston. Even when I tell people I coach runners, I often through out names like “we help people train for the NYC marathon”. Why? Because most people have hea…

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272. Why Do People Say "Treadmill Running Isn't Real Running"? 49:13

3M ago49:13

49:13

Treadmill running As we head into the winter months, it can be hard to train outside in the sub zero temps but it can also be dangerous with the icy footing. Many people opt for the treadmill for a number of reasons. It can be a topic of mixed emotions for many runners. I know I personally felt shamed by runners in the past for utilizing the treadm…

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271. Are you in a plateau or did you reach your full potential already? 52:04

3M ago52:04

52:04

271. Did you peak with running already or is it a plateau? Have you ever heard the quote “what would you attempt to do if you knew you would not fail?” that is a good one for todays podcast episode. A lot of people would love to look into a crystal ball and see what their full potential is if they gave running their all. Many people allow fear of f…

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270. Anyone train for & finish a marathon: Listen For How 1:03:51

3M ago1:03:51

1:03:51

Before getting into the running, I was actually a SMOKER who couldn’t even run down the block. I used to hold onto the belief that marathons and races in general were for people who were not like me. I genuinely didn’t know that it was physically possible for me to build up to be able to run long distances let alone a FULL MARATHON. Now I have 27 m…

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269. Should you wear shorts running in 20 degrees? 54:50

4M ago54:50

54:50

Winter is upon us! We are located in Minneapolis, MN where it can be sub zero temps and often hits -40 f windchills every winter at least once. When you running outside in January it’s usually a sea of ice and snow so much so that our ‘running trails’ now become ski trails with natural snow. We like to think of ourselves as experts in training outs…

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268. How to not fail at your new years goals- Listen to this! 47:40

4M ago47:40

47:40

As we approach a new year, there are tons of athletes setting new years goals and resolutions for 2025. But in order to really achieve goals in the future, it is important to reflect back on what we have done in the past. Is there anything we want to change going forward? How can we become a better version of ourselves in the future? Many people se…

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267. How to achieve your wild running goals in 2025 45:46

4M ago45:46

45:46

How do you fuel a marathon Need to fuel every 20-30 min 60 grams of carbs per hour 1000 mg of sodium per hour This is not something that should be new, This should be practiced How to handle upset stomach due to gels during the marathon Fueling during training How much speed work should you do in the offseason: I won’t actually run a 5k until the s…

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266. How to always be in the right mindset to crush a race 38:53

5M ago38:53

38:53

How to get into the right mindset before a race Practice race mindset during workouts Do races in the build up Visualization How do you incorporate heavy lifting Start light- make sure you have proper form Do it on hard days or day after hard running workouts Consistency is key You don’t build during peak marathon training Offseason How do you know…

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265. Can Anyone Run a Sub 3 Marathon With The Right Training & Consistency? 40:04

5M ago40:04

40:04

If VDOT says I should run 8:00 pace for a marathon pace but I plan to run 9:00 pace, when do I practice/switch to running 9:00 pace in training? If my goal is to run a faster marathon (I am a new-ish runner_ would you recommend doing shorter races during the spring OR focus on building mileage/base and long runs. I am currently running 25 miles per…

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264. CIM: Is the course as 'fast' as they say? How much should you stregnth train? 1:04:17

5M ago1:04:17

1:04:17

ASK THE COACHES. Here are the questions covered in the episode: Racing specific HRV has been great but tanked during the taper How to run CIM Top 3 things to consider when buying marathon training shoes Training specific How important is strength during the winter months? If I can hold threshold for 1-1.5 hours, how long can i sustain zone 3 work (…

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263. Hate Stregnth Training? Listen to this! 40:38

6M ago40:38

40:38

262. STRENGTH TRAINING BENEFITS) Runners love to go hard. We love to keep moving and push ourselves. When we get into different exercises practices that are not as ‘fast paced’, it can feel strange. I have heard runners describe strength training as ‘boring’ or not feeling like they are ‘doing anything’. I have also heard runners say that they are …

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262. Ironman on the bucket list but currently 'just' a runner? Listen to this! 1:22:31

6M ago1:22:31

1:22:31

Breaking down the barriers to tri Jason and I recently finished Ironman California. We were asked to do a podcast episode of our experience and answer some of the FAQs we have been getting. I think many runners and endurance athletes have a bucket list goal of doing a tri or an ironman, and we wanted to shed some light on what it might look like to…

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261. Bonking/hitting the wall? Could be your sodium or carb intake! Listen now 1:12:28

6M ago1:12:28

1:12:28

261. ASK THE COACHES 1. Muscle cramps at 38k. How much sodium an hour should I be taking? Only drank water and 1000mg of sodium in gels 2. Best snacks during carboloading & traveling 3. My HR zones and different in training peaks vs Garmin: which is accurate? https://help.trainingpeaks.com/hc/en-us/articles/360017420092-Zones-Calculator-Overview 4.…

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260. Post Racing Blues- How To Beat Them! 41:45

6M ago41:45

41:45

You may have heard the phrase the ‘reverse taper’ lately. It can be all the rage on social media to use the term, but what does it really mean? I personally don’t love to use this term because after a goal race you don’t literally reverse the taper. If you did literally reverse the taper, you would probably end up injured and burnt out. The idea be…

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259. HOW LACK OF STRUCTURE MAY BE HOLDING YOU BACK 49:21

6M ago49:21

49:21

Intentional training is key to success. We all know this in regards to marathon training or half marathon training. We will try to find the perfect plan leading up to our goal race. We stick with it, we train with a purpose! We practiced our fueling. We hit the mileage. We run the workouts… But marathon training blocks are usually only 12-20 weeks …

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258. Off seasons: Why do some people not take time off? 48:32

7M ago48:32

48:32

With fall marathons occurring soon, we are right around the corner to offseason training. If you follow runners on social media you will notice a few trends… Either there are the athletes who take time off after their goals races and then there are those athletes who appear to continue to train and put in some serious mileage even after 2 back to b…

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257. Avoid pacers at your marathon 48:06

7M ago48:06

48:06

Pacing properly in a race is key to actually racing to your potential and being able to run a time that is reflective of your fitness. The biggest mistake more athletes make is going out ‘too fast’ in a race. There can also be the mentality of holding back too much or starting too slow, but they are rare. We want to aim for our races to be even spl…

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256. Nervous For Races? Listen To This! 42:09

8M ago42:09

42:09

256. HELPING WITH RACE NERVES Worrying is suffering twice :) We have all been there. We all get nervous on race day to an extent. Some suffer from more race day anxiety than others. We care about our performances. We put a lot of time and energy into our training, and we hope that it all pays off on race day. It is good to care about your running, …

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255. How to run your FASTEST POSSIBLE marathon time: Hot Takes 1:01:16

8M ago1:01:16

1:01:16

A lot of our content on the podcast and social media is about running marathons. Naturally many people want to improve their running which is sometimes measured in running your ‘fastest times’. This podcast episode is going to be talking about all the ways you can run your fastest marathon time. We won’t limit this episode to just ‘training tips’ b…

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254. Do you NEED to taper? Is it worth it? 44:48

8M ago44:48

44:48

As we get closer to fall races, more athletes are getting ready to run their fall races. As we get closer to these races, it is good to talk about one of the most important parts of your training plan: the taper! What exactly is the taper? It’s not exactly a time to kick back and relax/do nothing. The taper is going to give you a chance to peak for…

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253. Should you always set time goals? What about non-time based goals? 33:18

8M ago33:18

33:18

We focus a lot on setting time based goals. Round numbers always sound and look cool, but what else is there when it comes to setting goals? Did you know there are other ways to measure progress? Non-time based goals can be great for all athletes because they allow us to measure progress against

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252. Is over training or under training holding you back? 44:03

9M ago44:03

44:03

Most athletes are on a quest to improve. People like to see progress and no one wants to see that their hard work is actually moving them in the opposite direction of where they want to go. However, when there is not enough recovery in your training program, your body is not able to recover from the stressload of training. If you cannot recover fro…

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251. Feeling Burnt Out From Marathon Training: Listen To This! 51:45

9M ago51:45

51:45

Many athletes want to know when they should start training for their goal races. You may have trained for a race in the past and felt that you either were not prepared enough OR you felt the training cycle was a little long and you felt a bit burnt out. Today we are going to chat about different ways you can break up training so that you will have …

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250. The Marathon Workouts You Are Missing! 45:04

9M ago45:04

45:04

The marathon is a very popular distance. Last week we chatted all about the importance of building a proper marathon training plan. This week we want to dive into the details of what type of workouts really matter when it comes to success in the marathon. We often see runners doing speed workouts during marathon training. This is not often the most…

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249. Don't leave your potential at the door! Fueling to breakthrough 32:04

9M ago32:04

32:04

Fall Races are just around the corner and many athletes are gearing up for events that are over 90 min in duration. Did you know that fueling becomes more important as your race gets longer? Many ultramarathoners attribute ‘fueling’ as their biggest barrier to finishing. When it comes to the marathon distance, fueling allows you to reach your poten…

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247. 5k vs marathon: which one is better? 49:41

10M ago49:41

49:41

A lot of our content is catered around the marathon distance. We know that the marathon is super popular and many people when they first start training for marathons will start to follow more specific training as the distance is super daunting THUS we have a lot of content to reach those people. However, did you know that most elite marathoners act…

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246. Struggling Marathon Training In the Heat? Listen to our encouragment! 35:26

10M ago35:26

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It is HOT outside! It is that time of year again where the heat, humidity & dew point is really starting to drag us down. We wanted to do a podcast chatting about this weather and what it all means for us. We should all be adjusting our paces in this heat anytime we run in over 60 degrees. There are temp conversion calculators out there created spe…

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245. How to plan your fall racing line up! 1:06:42

11M ago1:06:42

1:06:42

www.run4prs.com Training for a marathon is a big deal! We want to make sure your training cycle is framed up with the best shot of success at performance. At the time of this release we are about 17 weeks away from the Chicago marathon. Lots of questions pop up over the course of training. How long should my longest long run be? What if I have to m…

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244. Pregnancy & Postpartum Running Journey W/ Coach Mary & Victoria 1:23:33

11M ago1:23:33

1:23:33

We did a podcast about postpartum and pregnant running back in spring of 2021, and we decided to do another episode about this topic to answer questions we have gotten from our listeners. In this podcast Coach Mary will be joining me in chatting about her 2 pregnancy and postpartum running experiences. I am a mom of 3 kids 6 and under myself. Toget…

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243. How to build long runs & make it feel easier to run long 44:58

12M ago44:58

44:58

Long runs are the cornerstone for many half and full marathon training plans. Many people have bucket list goals to train for a full marathon and train their body how to run 26.2 miles at a time. This endeavor will require a person to be able to run for long periods of time. It can almost seem unfathomable to build from a 3-4 mile long run to 20 mi…

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242. Get better at racing 44:27

12M ago44:27

44:27

We spend a lot of time focusing on the training for race day but sometimes athletes find the art of racing to be complicated. We rarely practice racing for the obvious reasons because we can only have so many A races a year without burning out or compromising our training. However, if we never practice digging deep into the well, the already daunti…

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241. Strengths and weaknesses as a runner 42:39

1y ago42:39

42:39

Assessing your strengths and weaknesses is key for building self awareness and also knowing what you should work on! When we know where we could use a little work, we can channel our energy to that area of life. This is important for your personal life as well as for your running. You will be able to better reach your potential when you know what d…

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240. Marathon in 99% aerobic 45:12

1y ago45:12

45:12

www.run4prs.com Most runners know that we want to build our aerobic system while running. The marathon and half marathon are said to be 99% AEROBIC in nature. It only makes sense that distance runners should focus on that aerobic development the most. However, when it comes to the shorter distance races like the 1 mile or 5k, more of our performanc…

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239. Ask The Coaches Podcast: "Are You Fast Enough To Wear Supershoes like Alphaflys?" 51:26

1y ago51:26

51:26

I can't complete 20 miles in 3 hours, can I do 5 easy + 10 mp + 5 easy?239 3 hour long run rule Marathon pace work- when is it good Can I run a marathon 6 weeks after running a marathon? Marathon manics Ultra marathons Racing vs running 50 states What should be the fartlek pace? Fartlek = speed play How to get constant speed for a longer run How ar…

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238. How to Figure Out Goal Race Pace 52:20

1y ago52:20

52:20

www.run4prs.com We sometimes see runners on strava or IG referencing their ‘goal race pace’ for various distances. We wanted to do a deep dive into how useful this actually is to train using goal race paces or if it is actually detrimental to your progress as a runner. Should you be training using your goal race paces or should you be training at y…

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237. Adding in hills 41:35

1y ago41:35

41:35

Many runners dislike hills for a number of reasons. They are hard & they can slow you down! Many people avoid hills because they don’t like how hilly routes slow down their average pace. It is important to work on things we are not good at in order to improve as athletes. When we neglect our weaknesses, we do not improve as much as we could have! H…

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236. Become a Better Racer: Hit Your Goals On Race Day! 41:14

1y ago41:14

41:14

www.run4prs.com Have you ever seen an athlete have an amazing race and wonder how they were able to pull it off? Do you ever wish you could get the extra edge that other athletes seem to have on race day? Today we are going to be talking about the main factors that go into having a great race. There are a variety of areas you can improve on when it…

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235. Train at 80% and race at 100% 38:04

1y ago38:04

38:04

www.run4prs.com Lots of runners love the feeling of crushing a big workout and having something they can confidently hang their hat on as a statement of their race day abilities in training. However, when athletes constantly overreach and dig too far into the well for workout days, are they testing their fitness or is it training? Are there potenti…

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234. How to make time for training 38:33

1y ago38:33

38:33

Finding time to get in the miles can be challenging. We all live busy lives! However, most athletes who have been in the sport of running for a long time will attest to making training a part of your routine is a key to success. If we don’t make the time for running, we typically run out of time at the end of the day. Running in the morning How ear…

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