We are tackling some of the strangest research yet! What do environmental factors have to do with performance? Do the pace lights in pro track racing actually help? How does a treadmill run at the gym…
Changing certain subtle physical details about something alters behavior. It’s not mind control, and it’s not magic. Even though it feels like both. The question we are going to dive into today is how…
There’s a lot to be discovered in the world of interesting facts and uncommon research, so in the spirit of the recent 1 mile world record, we’re going to be talking about running strollers and some…
For any runner interested in finding success, the essential question remains “How do I get better?” Setting aside all the possibilities in the details, there remains one answer to that question, and…
Kyle Cutler has been the race director of the LMCU Bridge Run (in Grand Rapids, MI) for over 6 years and joins Andi and Zach to share how runners of all levels can maximize the race experience. Find…
Every great moment of feasting and play Went terribly wrong last Thanksgiving Day Listen to the episode to hear the whole story, or find the full text at atozrunning.com/episode8
Who better to talk about longevity in the sport of running than three-time Olympian Dathan Ritzenhein? Dathan dives into some key aspects runners need to focus on to be pursue lifelong running. For…
Are you a data-driven runner? Or no? Zach and Andi come from totally different camps when it comes to the love and usage of data. In this episode, we discuss the positives and negatives of data…
We've been talking, writing, and living the topic of elevating your run. (Training with excellence comes with obstacles, but the benefit of taking your run to the next level isn't just about running.…
Nothing douses the fire of a passionate pursuit more than burnout. Listen to Andi and Zach discuss their experiences with burnout, ideas to prevent it, and how to cope when in the midst of it. For all…