Tread Lightly Running Podcast

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About Tread Lightly Running Podcast

The Tread Lightly Running Podcast provides data-driven, evidence-based running advice in a practical, accessible, and inclusive manner. . You'll learn about how to run faster, marathon training, the latest fueling science, how to prevent running injury, and more. Tread Lightly Running Podcast is co-hosted by Amanda Brooks and Laura Norris, MSc. Together, they have over 20 years of coaching experience and have helped thousands of runners reach their goals through 1:1 coaching and group training. They've appeared in Runner's World, SELF, NPR, Outside, and other major media.

Language: English
Type: podcast

Latest episodes(50)

1The Science-Backed Benefits of Endurance Training
8 Oct 202634m
Running is not bad for your knees - if anything, consistent running is remarkably beneficial for your cardiovascular, metabolic, and mental health. In this episode, we delve into the research around…
2What the Data Says About Current Trendy Recovery Tools
8 Oct 202637m
Recovery tools have proliferated in the running world over the past few years: red light therapy, ice plunge buckets, peptides, and more. However, the expensive price tag does not guarantee efficacy.…
3GLP-1s, Nomio, UCAN Gels, and Other Trendy Supplements with Dietitian Alex Larsen
25 Sept 202641m
Are broccoli sprout shots the secret to your next PR? Will U-Can gels help you manage weight? And are greens powders a scam or magic bullet? We sit down with registered dietitian Alex Larson, the…
4Is Zone 2 Running Overrated? Understanding the Backlash Against and Science of Easy Running
12 Sept 202634m
Zone 2 is the magic bullet for improved health and endurance fitness - or it is overrated and spikes your cortisol. You have likely encountered both claims on social media, and neither are correct. In…
5Does Summer Running Really Make You Faster in the Fall?
12 Sept 202635m
Slower summer runs lead to fast fall races - so you have heard. But as you slog through another humid, hot long run, you may be wondering: is there truth to this adage? In this episode, we discuss…
6What to Do The Week After a Half Marathon or Marathon: A Science-based Post Race Recovery Guide
31 Aug 202638m
Post-race recovery is not the avoidance of training. Rather, it is a crucial component of a well-periodized training plan, especially for a marathon or half marathon. In this episode, we first examine…
7Do You Need High Mileage? The Science of High Volume Running
31 Aug 202635m
You have likely encountered the advice that all you need to do to run better is to run more. Is training really that simple? In this episode, we discuss high volume running: why people do it, who it…
8Tune Up Race Formula: Timing, Recovery, and What the Training Theory Says
19 Aug 202637m
Tune-up races are a common piece of many training plans. Are they necessary? Why should you bother racing in the middle of training?In this episode, we discuss all you need to know about how to run an…
9The Psychology Behind Peak Running Performance with Dr. Trent Claypool
19 Aug 202642m
“Performance is your potential minus interference - and the brain often interferes with how well we want to do.” Many runners struggle to translate their training to racing, because of race day…
10Pilates as Strength Training, Can You Overfuel on Long Runs, If Max Cushion Shoes are Harmful and More: Our Hot (Science-based) Takes
7 Aug 202632m
In this episode, we bring a nuanced, science-based approach to many hot topics in running right now. What causes muscle cramps? Does Pilates count as strength training? Should slower runners wear…

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