hill training

Earlier in September we released a Boston Marathon special about qualifying for this iconic race. In today’s show, we’re giving you our expert tips on how to train for the Boston Marathon or any other marathon you might have planned this spring.

As this episode airs, we’re now about 4 months out from the Boston marathon which is the perfect time to start your training in order to make sure you’re in the best shape possible for race day. Boston is a challenging course with lots of hills. If you managed to qualify, you’ll want to make sure you’re prepared for the specific challenges of this race. And, if you’re running a different race, then these same training strategies will give you the preparation to tackle just about any marathon course with confidence.

In today’s show we’ll be covering training topics including:

• Why this is the perfect time to start your spring marathon training
• How to incorporate hill training into your plan
• How to manage tough weather conditions in training and on race day
• And we’ll break down how your plan might change at different stages of training

Strength Workouts for the Boston Marathon

Key Workouts for Boston

How to Incorporate Hills in Training

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The unique open-ear-design of Oladance allows you to listen to your favorite music when running, yet still hear your surroundings to keep you safe. 

What surprised me is that, unlike bone conduction headphones, their open-ear-design and multi-support design mean your ears will never get tired or fatigued, even after 2 hours or more of listening. 

Also, the dynamic driver the earbuds uses is 3x bigger than most headphones, which allows them to deliver superior sound. The 19-hour long-lasting battery can last for your whole day usage. The multipoint connectivity can allow you to seamlessly switch between devices and satisfy your multi-tasking demand.

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Lagoon

Lagoon specializes in making pillows designed specifically for runners and athletes to help them optimize their sleep and recovery.

Their sleep quiz pairs you with the perfect pillow for you based on sleep position, body size and more.

And the data on sleep improvement isn’t only from research papers. Using her whoop device, US Olympic Trials marathon qualifier Caitlin Keen saw her deep, restorative sleep increase by 52 minutes when she switched to a Lagoon pillow.  

If you want to see the dramatic affect a pillow designed just for you can be, head to lagoonsleep.com/top

Then take their awesome 2 minute sleep quiz that matches you with the Lagoon pillow that’s perfect for you. Plus, if you use the code TOP at checkout, you’ll also save 15% off your purchase. 

Earlier in September we released a Boston Marathon special about qualifying for this iconic race. In today’s show, we’re giving you our expert tips on how to train for the Boston Marathon or any other marathon you might have planned this spring.

As this episode airs, we’re now about 4 months out from the Boston marathon which is the perfect time to start your training in order to make sure you’re in the best shape possible for race day. Boston is a challenging course with lots of hills. If you managed to qualify, you’ll want to make sure you’re prepared for the specific challenges of this race. And, if you’re running a different race, then these same training strategies will give you the preparation to tackle just about any marathon course with confidence.

In today’s show we’ll be covering training topics including:

• Why this is the perfect time to start your spring marathon training
• How to incorporate hill training into your plan
• How to manage tough weather conditions in training and on race day
• And we’ll break down how your plan might change at different stages of training

Strength Workouts for the Boston Marathon

Key Workouts for Boston

How to Incorporate Hills in Training

Connect, Comment, Community

• Follow RunnersConnect on Instagram
• Join the Elite Treatment where you get first dibs on everything RTTT each month!
• Runners Connect Winner's Circle Facebook Community 
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• GET EXPERT COACHING AT RUNNERSCONNECT!

This week’s show brought to you by:

Oladance

Looking for a perfect Christmas gift? Oladance Wearable Stereo is your top pick! Get superior sound and maximum comfort while staying aware of your surroundings for a safe outdoor run.

The unique open-ear-design of Oladance allows you to listen to your favorite music when running, yet still hear your surroundings to keep you safe. 

What surprised me is that, unlike bone conduction headphones, their open-ear-design and multi-support design mean your ears will never get tired or fatigued, even after 2 hours or more of listening. 

Also, the dynamic driver the earbuds uses is 3x bigger than most headphones, which allows them to deliver superior sound. The 19-hour long-lasting battery can last for your whole day usage. The multipoint connectivity can allow you to seamlessly switch between devices and satisfy your multi-tasking demand.

Just visit oladance.com/RunnersConnect and use the code RTTT to get 20% off on oladance OWS2. Grab yourself the best Christmas gift now!

Lagoon

Lagoon specializes in making pillows designed specifically for runners and athletes to help them optimize their sleep and recovery.

Their sleep quiz pairs you with the perfect pillow for you based on sleep position, body size and more.

And the data on sleep improvement isn’t only from research papers. Using her whoop device, US Olympic Trials marathon qualifier Caitlin Keen saw her deep, restorative sleep increase by 52 minutes when she switched to a Lagoon pillow.  

If you want to see the dramatic affect a pillow designed just for you can be, head to lagoonsleep.com/top

Then take their awesome 2 minute sleep quiz that matches you with the Lagoon pillow that’s perfect for you. Plus, if you use the code TOP at checkout, you’ll also save 15% off your purchase. 

Nailing your workouts is key to a successful training block but it can be hard to know which workouts are most effective for your specific running goals. If you want to know when and why to run different types of workouts leading up to your next goal race you’ll want to keep listening!

On today’s show, our team takes a deep dive on the benefits of some common workouts including specific examples of how they can fit in your training plan. This way, you’ll know exactly what training you need to take your running to the next level.

During this conversation, we’ll cover workout topics including:

• The most important workout types for runners with specific examples
• What unique training benefits you can expect from each workout
• When to schedule different types of runs into your training
• And everything else you need to get the most out of your workouts

We work hard to progress as runners so let's get into it with advice for getting the most out of those tough workouts.

Connect, Comment, Community

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• Join the Elite Treatment where you get first dibs on everything RTTT each month!
• Runners Connect Winner's Circle Facebook Community 
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• GET EXPERT COACHING AT RUNNERSCONNECT!

This week’s show brought to you by:

UCAN

If you’re looking for a better energy gel that contains no sugar and instead uses a revolutionary slow burning carbohydrate called LIVESTEADY, then you should check out UCAN.

Independent, peer-reviewed studies have shown LIVESTEADY is absorbed quickly through the stomach to reduce GI distress, yet is released into the blood stream slowly to provide sustained fueling without the spikes and crashes typically associated with traditional gels. 

By avoiding the sugar spikes, UCAN can help be less reliant on frequent feedings of sugar-based fuels during the run.

All this data means using UCAN can help you avoid hitting the dreaded wall during the half, full and ultra marathon distance.

Head to runnersconnect.net/UCAN to get 6 Edge energy gels for FREE. All you pay is shipping. You can also save 20% on your entire order at ucan.co with code RUNNERSCONNECT

Dri Seats

If you’re tired of sweaty, smelly and stained seats after your runs then you have to check out the car seat covers made specifically for runners from driseats.

DriSeats waterproof seat covers are designed specifically for runners. Unlike towels, they are 100% waterproof and easily fit over your entire seat so you don’t have any missed spots.

Plus, they are super easy to slide over your seat so it’s ready in seconds and they are machine washable so they are easy to clean and be ready for your next run.

You can head to driseats.com and use code RC20 to get 20% off first order

Nailing your workouts is key to a successful training block but it can be hard to know which workouts are most effective for your specific running goals. If you want to know when and why to run different types of workouts leading up to your next goal race you’ll want to keep listening!

On today’s show, our team takes a deep dive on the benefits of some common workouts including specific examples of how they can fit in your training plan. This way, you’ll know exactly what training you need to take your running to the next level.

During this conversation, we’ll cover workout topics including:

• The most important workout types for runners with specific examples
• What unique training benefits you can expect from each workout
• When to schedule different types of runs into your training
• And everything else you need to get the most out of your workouts

We work hard to progress as runners so let's get into it with advice for getting the most out of those tough workouts.

Connect, Comment, Community

• Follow RunnersConnect on Instagram
• Join the Elite Treatment where you get first dibs on everything RTTT each month!
• Runners Connect Winner's Circle Facebook Community 
• RunnersConnect Facebook page
• GET EXPERT COACHING AT RUNNERSCONNECT!

This week’s show brought to you by:

UCAN

If you’re looking for a better energy gel that contains no sugar and instead uses a revolutionary slow burning carbohydrate called LIVESTEADY, then you should check out UCAN.

Independent, peer-reviewed studies have shown LIVESTEADY is absorbed quickly through the stomach to reduce GI distress, yet is released into the blood stream slowly to provide sustained fueling without the spikes and crashes typically associated with traditional gels. 

By avoiding the sugar spikes, UCAN can help be less reliant on frequent feedings of sugar-based fuels during the run.

All this data means using UCAN can help you avoid hitting the dreaded wall during the half, full and ultra marathon distance.

Head to runnersconnect.net/UCAN to get 6 Edge energy gels for FREE. All you pay is shipping. You can also save 20% on your entire order at ucan.co with code RUNNERSCONNECT

Dri Seats

If you’re tired of sweaty, smelly and stained seats after your runs then you have to check out the car seat covers made specifically for runners from driseats.

DriSeats waterproof seat covers are designed specifically for runners. Unlike towels, they are 100% waterproof and easily fit over your entire seat so you don’t have any missed spots.

Plus, they are super easy to slide over your seat so it’s ready in seconds and they are machine washable so they are easy to clean and be ready for your next run.

You can head to driseats.com and use code RC20 to get 20% off first order

Jay Bawcom is a USATF certified running coach and is based in Flagstaff, Arizona. Jay is a decorated coach who trains recreational and professional athletes, including ones at the Olympic level. In this episode, we discuss all easy runs, its importance, how it helps runners, how to adapt to it in your training cycle, and much more.
Guest Profile:
Jay Bawcom holds a Bachelors's degree in Nursing and a Masters's in Education- Curriculum and Instruction.  He was offered a teaching position in Kenya, the world's epicenter of distance running. This allowed him to see things up close and personal, and he soon got drafted into a coaching job that he loved and never looked back. He has coached everyone from middle schoolers looking to lose weight to state champions to international athletes and everyone in between.
Host Profile:
Vikas Singh, an MBA from Chicago Booth, worked at Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, APGlobale and Reliance before coming up with an idea of democratizing fitness knowledge and help beginners get on a fitness journey. Vikas is an avid long-distance runner himself, building fitpage to help people learn, train, and move better.
For more information on Vikas, you can reach out to him via the channels below:
Instagram: vikas_singhh
LinkedIn: Vikas Singh
About the Podcast: Run with Fitpage
This podcast series is built with a focus on bringing science and research from the endurance sports industry. These may help you learn and implement these in your training, recovery, and nutrition journey. We invite coaches, exercise scientists, researchers, nutritionists, doctors, and inspiring athletes to come and share their knowledge and stories with us. So, whether you’re just getting started with running or want to get better at it, this podcast is for you!
Learn more about fitness and nutrition on our website www. fitpage.in
This podcast has been recorded via Zoom Conferencing.

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