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dizruns.bsky.social @dizruns.bsky.social · 6d

Experience is a great teacher, but sometimes too much experience leads to forgetting what it's like to be new.

As runners, this can be a problem.

Listen at DizRuns.com/1316 or your podcast app of choice.

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dizruns.bsky.social @dizruns.bsky.social · 13d

Most of the time, the common running injuries are a result of running.

But not always.

Sometimes a major factor in an injury can be traced back to how we live our daily lives.

Listen at DizRuns.com/1315 or your podcast app of choice.

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dizruns.bsky.social @dizruns.bsky.social · 20d

You ask, I answer!

This month, the Qs are a little nutrition-heavy. But we are also covering beer miles, medal displays, VO2 max, and a whole lot more!

Listen at DizRuns.com/1314 or your fav podcast app.

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dizruns.bsky.social @dizruns.bsky.social · 27d

Running the same routes, week after week, can get a little boring after a while.

Thankfully, it's not hard to make a stale running route feel fresh again.

Find out how at DizRuns.com/1313 or on your podcast app of choice.

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dizruns.bsky.social @dizruns.bsky.social · Sep 12

Getting older is a fact of life.

At what point does the cost of chasing a PR become prohibitive? And how does your running evolve if you like chasing faster times?

Listen at DizRuns.com/1312 or on your podcast app of choice.

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dizruns.bsky.social @dizruns.bsky.social · Sep 5

Race day nerves are common for many runners.

If you're able to harness that nervous energy, your odds of having a good race go up dramatically.

Listen at DizRuns.com/1311 or on your podcast app of choice.

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dizruns.bsky.social @dizruns.bsky.social · Aug 29

You ask, I answer!

This month's Qs include speed work, getting your running partner to slow down, and Weird Al.

Qs are all over the place, as per usual!

Listen at DizRuns.com/1310 or on your podcast app of choice.

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dizruns.bsky.social @dizruns.bsky.social · Aug 22

Conventional wisdom is to never try anything new on race day.

As we grow as runners, a willingness to experiment on race day can be key to further growth.

Listen at DizRuns.com/1309 or on your podcast app of choice.

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dizruns.bsky.social @dizruns.bsky.social · Aug 15

AI is taking over the world, no sense pretending otherwise.

But don't completely outsource your ability to think, especially when it comes to your running.

Listen at DizRuns.com/1308 or on your fav podcast app.

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dizruns.bsky.social @dizruns.bsky.social · Aug 8

There are no shortage of obstacles when chasing a running goal.

One key to success? Limiting the number of obstacles by getting out of your own way.

Listen at DizRuns.com/1307 or on your podcast app of choice.

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dizruns.bsky.social @dizruns.bsky.social · Aug 1

Many runners struggle when coming back to the sport after an extended time off.

While it is frustrating to rebuild fitness, the truth is you're not starting over completely.

Listen at DizRuns.com/1306 or on your podcast app of choice.

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dizruns.bsky.social @dizruns.bsky.social · Jul 25

You ask, I answer!

This month I'm taking Qs on ramping up mileage when injury is a concern, processing a disappointing race, overthinking, and a whole lot more!

Listen at DizRuns.com/1305 or wherever you get your podcasts.

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dizruns.bsky.social @dizruns.bsky.social · Jul 18

Training through the summer is a slog for many runners.

If you find yourself on the mid-summer struggle bus at the moment, these tips may help shorten your ride.

Listen at DizRuns.com/1304 or on your fav podcast app.

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dizruns.bsky.social @dizruns.bsky.social · Jul 11

What are your running goals for the new year?

Some common running goals are questionable, at best. A little tweak could give you a much better chance of success in 2025!

Listen at DizRuns.com/1276 or on your fav podcast app.

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dizruns.bsky.social @dizruns.bsky.social · Jul 4

It feels like just yesterday I dropped Episode 1 of the podcast.

Turns out, that was 11 years ago.

11 years of running lessons, distilled into one episode.

Listen at DizRuns.com/1302 or your podcast app of choice.

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dizruns.bsky.social @dizruns.bsky.social · Jun 27

You ask, I answer.

This month's Q&A covers handling an injury setback, dealing with the summer heat, soft v hard ice cream, and more.

Listen at DizRuns.com/1301 or on your fav podcast app.

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dizruns.bsky.social @dizruns.bsky.social · Jun 20

What is the best speed workout you can do as a runner?

It depends on what distance race you're training for, right?

Nope.

Get the answer at DizRuns.com/1300 or your podcast app of choice.

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dizruns.bsky.social @dizruns.bsky.social · Jun 13

Summer can be rough.

Training in the heat is a slog, but it's necessary ahead of fall races.

It's ok to mix up your training a bit this summer to beat the heat, I promise.

Listen at DizRuns.com/1299 or your favorite podcast app.

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dizruns.bsky.social @dizruns.bsky.social · Jun 6

The vacation rules of running are fairly simple.

Run. Or don't.

Whatever makes the most sense for you and your vacation plans is perfect.

Listen at DizRuns.com/1298 or on your podcast app of choice.

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dizruns.bsky.social @dizruns.bsky.social · May 30

You ask, I answer.

No need to fix what isn't broken, eh?

This month's Qs include grilling preferences, gearing up for a scary race, Norm-isms, and a whole lot more!

Listen at DizRuns.com/1297 or on your podcast app of choice.

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dizruns.bsky.social @dizruns.bsky.social · May 23

I've been banging the drum on the value of strength training for years.

Today I'm answering some FAQs and busting a few myths regarding strength training and running.

Listen at DizRuns.com/1296 or on your podcast app of choice.

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dizruns.bsky.social @dizruns.bsky.social · May 9

Running through the summer means training in high heat and (maybe) humidity.

Heat illness can strike anyone, anywhere. But there are things you can do to mitigate your risk.

Listen at DizRuns.com/1294 or your podcast app of choice.

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dizruns.bsky.social @dizruns.bsky.social · May 2

Running, like life, is going to have some natural ebbs and flows over the years.

That's why it's important to reflect on your big picture reasons for running every so often.

Listen at DizRuns.com/1293 or on your podcast app of choice.

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dizruns.bsky.social @dizruns.bsky.social · Apr 25

You ask, I answer!

This month I'm tackling Qs on impostor syndrome, FOMO, running without a defined goal, and a whole lot more!

Listen at DizRuns.com/1292 or on your podcast app of choice.

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dizruns.bsky.social @dizruns.bsky.social · Apr 18

The right tool for the job can make a massive difference in the quality of the outcome.

This is especially true when it comes to your self-massage/recovery tools.

Listen at DizRuns.com/1291 or on your podcast app of choice.

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