Published Apr 21, 2021

s1/e13 The "Rules of Running" (& when to break them) with Alison Staples

Run Coach and Under Armour Running Ambassador Alison Staples shares her insights on breaking conventional running rules, offering tips on race day preparation, personalized effort-based training, and the joy of discovering your own running journey with host Elisabeth Scott.

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Questions from this episode

- How to build endurance
  Asked by 77 people
- How can I prevent running injuries?
  Asked by 33 people
- How to build a strong running body
  Asked by 24 people
- What is the best way to improve running endurance?
  Asked by 14 people
- Do you have any tips on running?
  Asked by 13 people
- Can you give example workouts for optimal endurance training?
  Asked by 12 people
- How do heart rate zones align with fitness goals?
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- What are some running tips for beginners?
  Asked by 11 people
- Which podcast app is recommended?
  Asked by 10 people
- What should I do to improve my Zone 2 heart rate pace during running?
  Asked by 9 people
- How can running be balanced with other activities?
  Asked by 8 people
- How do you determine if a run is easy or slow?
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- What are the best recovery practices for runners?
  Asked by 7 people
- What are some tips and techniques for improving running performance?
  Asked by 7 people
- Who is a running expert?
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s1/e13 The "Rules of Running" (& when to break them) with Alison Staples

Topics covered

Popular Clips

Running for Endurance

Building Your Base

Running Pain Management

Marathon Training Mistakes

Effort-Based Training

Running More: The Myth and Reality

Finding Joy in Running

Race Day Planning

The 10% Rule

Spotify for Podcasters

The Power of Run-Walk Method

Enjoying the Run

Breaking the Rules

Questions from this episode

How to build endurance

How can I prevent running injuries?

How to build a strong running body

What is the best way to improve running endurance?

Do you have any tips on running?

Can you give example workouts for optimal endurance training?

How do heart rate zones align with fitness goals?

What are some running tips for beginners?

Which podcast app is recommended?

What should I do to improve my Zone 2 heart rate pace during running?

How can running be balanced with other activities?

How do you determine if a run is easy or slow?

What are the best recovery practices for runners?

What are some tips and techniques for improving running performance?

Who is a running expert?

Episode Highlights

Race Day Preparations

Running Bookends

Effort-Based Training

s1/e13 The "Rules of Running" (& when to break them) with Alison Staples

Topics covered

Popular Clips

Questions from this episode

Episode Highlights

Race Day PreparationsRace day planning and avoiding new things are key strategies for a successful running experience. Alison Staples and Elisabeth Scott discuss the importance of preparation and sticking to familiar routines to manage stress and enhance performance.

Race Day Preparations

Running BookendsAlison Staples, a Run Coach and Under Armour Running Ambassador, discusses the nuances of running rules and when they can be adjusted. She shares her personal journey from a non-runner to a coach, emphasizing the importance of finding joy in running.

Running Bookends

Effort-Based Training