Best Real Moms Say The F Word Podcasts (2025)

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S2. E24 | Talking Babies, Taper Crazies & Training Updates 56:49

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This week Christine surprises Toni with an idea she has for a future podcast episode, they chat about how they've had to evolve with the time since first getting into business 10 years ago, and spill the beans on their training updates! To Join Our Chicago Marathon Blueprint Masterclass: Click here If you want to hear more about coaching, joining o…

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S2. E23 | How to finish Chicago Marathon Training STRONG 51:46

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Running the Chicago Marathon this October? You're going to want to listen to this! After Christine and Toni share their training updates in the Corral Chronicles segment, they deep dive how soon-to-be 2025 Chicago Marathoners should approach their final weeks of training. They cover what to do if you get sick in this last phase of training, tricks …

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S2. E22 | WE'RE BACK. Corral Chronicles & Team Retreat Recap! 1:24:10

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After a very busy summer, Toni and Christine are BACK IN ACTION. They have so much to catch you up on, so lace up (or sit back with your popcorn) and get ready! Christine updates you on how Chicago Marathon training is going, and Toni shares how her body held up at the Team Retreat & how she's feeling as she kicks off training for the Philly Half M…

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S2. E21 | Are your reasons becoming your crutch? 12:52

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Today Christine asks you the hard question -- have your "reasons" for not getting your shit done, become your crutch or your safety net? Are you being too easy on yourself and putting yourself into a box? If you want to hear more about coaching, joining our team, or how to follow us on IG, here are all the links below. -----------------------------…

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S2. E20| Weird Training Weeks, Letting Go of Guilt, Honest Running Goals & Athlete Wins 30:17

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This week during our Quick Summer Spritz Series, Toni shares about her very weird training week last week, dives into a conversation she had with her husband around her running goals, and celebrates a huge athlete win! If you want to hear more about our coaching, joining our team, or how to follow us on IG, here are all the links below. You can fin…

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S2. E18| Training, Boston, Haunted Objects & Septoplasties 47:51

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In this week's episode, Christine and Toni dive into their training updates as Christine gears up for Chicago and Toni gets close to her first goal of the season - The Team Retreat! You also hear all about their fun trip to Boston where they got to SEE each other, and other random moments that'll make you giggle. If you want to hear more about our …

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S2. E19 | An important message about facing the fears and how to ground yourself! 10:36

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Christine flies solo today and she shares what came up for her during her 10 mile track workout when doubt and fear started showing up mid-800's. An important message about facing the fears and how to ground yourself! If you want to hear more about coaching, joining our team, or how to follow us on IG, here are all the links below. ----------------…

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S2. E17 | Toni is attacking what has always been her Kryptonite 43:47

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In this week's episode, Toni shares with you all in more depth how her training is going, how she's tackling what has always been her kryptonite and her big training goals for the rest of 2025! If you want to hear more about coaching, joining our team, or how to follow us on IG, here are all the links below. ----------------------------------------…

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S2. E16 | Buffalo half marathon recap 48:05

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In this week's episode, Christine updates you all on her Buffalo half marathon weekend, how she was almost late for the start, and a play by play of the race itself! If you want to hear more about coaching, joining our team, or how to follow us on IG, here are all the links below. ------------------------------------------ You can find us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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S2. E15 | Training between races, Christine's race updates, Toni is back to workouts! 46:33

4M ago46:33

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In this week's episode, Toni and Christine chat with you from IG Live!! (FYI, the audio is a little shaky for the first couple of minutes but then it's okay!) They start out by answering a listener question about what training can look like between races. Christine is in the taper and ready for Buffalo!! Toni shares how she is back to workouts and …

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S2. E14 | Supplements, what organ?, training updates, baseball jackets, 53:46

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In this week's episode, Toni and Christine catch you up on how their training is going but first answer a listener question about supplements for runners. They discuss the importance of getting blood work done before supplementing with things like iron. They talk about creatine and other ways to supplement. Christine shares how she's feeling as she…

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S2. E13 | Mother runners - guilt + time management 1:12:51

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In this week's episode, Toni and Christine catch you up on how their training is going . Christine shares how she's feeling as she enters the last 4 weeks of training for the Buffalo half marathon. Toni shares how she's made some changes with her coaches and the reason why! Christine then goes into talking about the struggles and wins of being a mo…

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S2. E12 | From broken to elated. An athlete's story of redemption after a heartbreaking DNF 46:35

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In this week's episode, Toni and Christine bring on a guest, one of Toni's athletes, Josh! He talks about how his first marathon attempt broke him as he DNF'd. But he got his sweet redemption through working with Toni and he tells his story today! To follow him on IG you can find here @wardaddy90 If you want to hear more about coaching, joining our…

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S2. E11 | Morning routines & pre-run rituals, big workouts, how eating more has changed performance 48:32

5M ago48:32

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In this week's episode, Toni and Christine catch you up on how their training is going as Toni continues to prepare for the Pittsburgh half and Christine the Buffalo half. They answer a listener question about morning routines before heading out for a run along with how eating has changed their performance and much more! Listen and follow along. If…

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S2. E10 | Long run workouts, favorite shoes, how RR started 9 years aho 51:57

6M ago51:57

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In this week's episode, Toni and Christine reminisce the history of Relentless Runners while they celebrate its 9 year birthday! Before they jump into how they met, what RR looked like back in the day, they update you on their personal training and their favorite shoes right now 🤩 Mentioned during the episode: Podcast on Carbon Plated Shoes -- S1. …

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S2. E9 | Race recaps, anxiety at the start line, getting passed left and right 37:22

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In today's episode, Christine and Toni catch you up on how both of their St. Patty's day 5k and 5 mile races went! Listen in as they tell you some of their mistakes they made, their triumphs, the anxiety over the start line, and more. If you want to hear more about coaching, joining our team, or how to follow us on IG, here are all the links below.…

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S2. E8 | Upcoming races, athlete wins + more 51:42

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In today's episode, Christine and Toni chat about their training, upcoming races they have, and share some of their athlete wins! ------------------------------------------ You can find us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.relentlessrunners.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ RR IG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @relentlessrunners⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Toni's IG ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@tonikengor⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Christine's…

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S2. E7 | Mom guilt as a runner 34:45

7M ago34:45

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In today's episode, Christine flies solo talking about guilt as a mom and how that impacts running, training, and life. Christine is a mom of 3 and she fully understands and relates to the guilt that comes with the territory. Today she talks through mindset shifts and practical things you can do to help break free of the chains that guilt can somet…

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S2. E6 | Everything to know about joining our team at Relentless Runners 42:30

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In today's episode, Christine and Toni jump into all of the details of joining the Relentless Runners team. This team is more than just getting better at running, it goes much deeper than that. This episode is perfect for anyone who has been eyeing the team, trying to figure out if it's the right fit, what is really offered and what you get, and to…

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S2. E5 | Ending the Cycle of Injury 46:05

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In today's episode, Toni talks about ending the cycle of injury and how she is not only breaking it for herself but helping her athletes as well. If you are a runner who constantly finds themselves injured, hurting, starting training but not being able to finish it because a new injury pops up, give this episode a listen and hopefully something wil…

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S2. E4 | Strength has changed Toni’s life/running, OH F*CK, word choices for 2025, athlete wins 1:00:32

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Today Toni and Christine talk about how lifting has changed Toni's running, perspective, and outlook on longevity. Learn what their word choices are for 2025 for Relentless Runners and for their personal lives, and learn about one of their athlete's recent race wins! (Christine said she could not find the song she was referring to 😂) --------------…

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S2. E3 | Meet Coach Audrey 1:10:58

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Today we have our first guest on of season 2!! Please welcome coach Audrey - she's an amazing human being and the first coach we brought on to the team back in 2018. She's a very special person and today we talk about her running journey, her coaching journey, what coaching means to her, and so much more. You can find her on IG @audreybowmanfit ---…

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S2.E2 | Balancing running + lifting, Embracing recovery, Breaking walls down + more 41:49

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Today hear from Christine and Toni about balancing running and lifting, why Christine isn't afraid of the marathon distance anymore, how Toni is finding her new love in lifting weights, breaking down some mental walls and how Toni has helped her athlete unlock new speeds! We are pumped to be back at weekly podcast episodes and we are really excited…

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S2.E1 | Welcome back! Training + life updates 35:50

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Welcome back to season 2 of the Relentless Runners podcast!! We are SO excited to be back at it after closing out season 1 a couple months ago! Today we are going to take you through our favorite series called Corral Chronicles where we update you on our personal training so you can always follow along on our journeys in real time. Hear about what …

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Season 1 is over! We'll be back January 2025 0:53

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YOU ARE ALL AMAZING! We love how much support and love we received from our podcast over the last 9 months. We are ending season 1 and taking a break from the Pod until January 2025 to allow ourselves time to work on some other projects and get through the holidays. In the meantime, there are 36 episodes for you to listen to that have lots of educa…

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Ep.36 | Morning running, fueling, navigating sickness during training, establishing consistency 51:55

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Welcome back to episode 36! In this episode, Toni and Christine talk about 4 different training frustrations that you, our audience, polled on our Instagram. They answered 4 different questions/frustrations from our IG page and today they are talking about 4 more! Things like running early in the morning, understanding fueling for runs, season of s…

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Ep.35 | How to pick a running watch 40:54

1y ago40:54

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Welcome back to episode 35! In this episode, Toni and Christine dive into how to choose a running watch, what to look for, how to compare them, questions to ask yourself when deciding which brand and model to pick. We know it can be overwhelming when shopping for a running watch. There are so many types, models, features, etc. so we break it down w…

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Ep.34 | Houston marathon, trip to Europe, return to running post injury 36:31

1y ago36:31

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Welcome back to episode 34! Today is an extended Corral Chronicles where Christine and Toni talk about how things have been going in their personal training and lives. Christine shares her thoughts on the Houston Marathon and how things have gone this summer leading up to training. Toni shares about her trip to Europe and her return to running post…

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Ep.33 | Back to school tips for running parents 19:53

1y ago19:53

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Welcome back to episode 33! Today Christine is flying solo and dropping some awesome tips on how to stay consistent with running by making the day to day life and the hustle and bustle of school mornings easier to manage. She talks about how to reduce stress by preparation the mornings of school and how much it has helped her and her family have sm…

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Ep.32 | Iron and Ferritin for Runners with RDs Kristy & Kelly 44:22

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Welcome back to episode 32! In this episode, we have 2 guests on!! WOHOO! Kristy and Kelly are registered dietitians and they are our teams’ RD’s who help our athletes learn how to properly fuel their runs. And today we chatted with them about iron and ferritin for runners including how to manage levels properly, signs and symptoms of low and high …

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Ep.31 | 6 tips for how to navigate injuries 26:44

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Welcome back to episode 31! In this episode, Toni dives into her 6 actionable tips to help with mindset when dealing with an injury. 00:31 - Intro to today’s topics 1:18 - Christine’s Corral Chronicles 6:29 - Toni’s Corral Chronicles 12:25 - 6 tips for how to get through an injury Link to worksheet Link to book mentioned ---------------------------…

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Ep.30 | Carbon Plated Shoes - the science, the benefits, the risk, and more 43:23

1y ago43:23

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Welcome back to episode 30! In this episode, Christine and Toni talk about all things Carbon Fiber Plated Shoes including the history of them, benefits, how to introduce them, and things to look out for if wearing Carbon plated shoes. 00:30 - Intro to today’s topics 01:50 - What are carbon plated shoes? 06:40 - History of the carbon plated shoe era…

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Ep.29 | Marathon training | Do speed workouts work? | Am I ready to BQ? 43:28

1y ago43:28

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Welcome back to episode 29! In this episode, Christine and Toni answered 3 listener questions including: How many days a week do you need to run to train for a marathon Are speed workouts really worth it to improve my running performance? How do I know I’m ready for a Boston Qualifying time? 1:13 - Christine’s training updates 9:26 - Toni’s trainin…

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Ep.28 | Training + life updates 41:50

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Welcome back to episode 28! This episode is all about the updates on Toni and Christine’s training and life or a.k.a. Corral Chronicles. Listen in as they talk about their past week of running, some changes Toni has made in her running, and more! ------------------------------------------ You can find us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.relentlessrunners.com/⁠⁠⁠…

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Ep.27 | A runner's comparison trap and ways to get past it 1:22:10

1y ago1:22:10

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Welcome back to episode 27! In this episode, Toni and Christine get raw and transparent about issues they each, along with other runners, face with comparison to areas like paces, training, body composition, and life. They also share tips on how to move past some of those issues with comparison. This is a longer one than usual but a really good lis…

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Ep.26 | Hill Running 1:09:55

1+ y ago1:09:55

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Welcome back to episode 26! Today Toni and Christine share with you how to tackle the HILLS! After they catch you up on their Corral Chronicles, the dive into why hills are beneficial, form cues for both uphill and downhill, workouts for each, and more. 1:16 - Christine’s training updates 14:32 - Toni’s training updates 27:00 - Intro into how to ru…

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Ep.25 | Corral Chronicles + Awesomesauce Scandal 42:25

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Welcome back to episode 25! Today Toni and Christine catch you all up on their personal training, how their running is going, and their thoughts on the Awesomesauce scandal! ------------------------------------------ You can find us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.relentlessrunners.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ RR IG ⁠⁠⁠⁠@relentlessrunners⁠⁠⁠⁠ Toni's IG ⁠⁠⁠⁠@tonikengor⁠⁠⁠⁠ Christin…

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Ep.24 | Bayshore Marathon Recap 1:00:58

1+ y ago1:00:58

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Welcome back to episode 24! Today’s episode is all about the Bayshore Marathon!! Last year, Toni ran the Bayshore Marathon and has ALL the details of the weekend. Not only did she run it but she also used to live in Traverse City. She gives the details on the weekend, the expo, the course itself, the restaurants, where she stayed, the weather, etc.…

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Ep.23 | Pregnancy Running (part 2) 1:05:39

1+ y ago1:05:39

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Welcome back to episode 23! Today is part 2 of the Bump Runner series!! This episode Christine dives into pregnancy running with tips, advice, what to know, how to know you are done running while pregnant, and so much more. This is a jam packed episode with a lot of good information for any pregnant running mamas or soon to be! :54 - Toni’s Corral …

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Ep.22 | Extended Corral Chronicles 56:06

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Welcome back to episode 22! Today is an extended Corral Chronicles!! We are just catching up on how our training is going, our thoughts on Dunkin’ v. Starbies, how our running is going, etc. Catch up with us!! ------------------------------------------ You can find us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.relentlessrunners.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ RR IG ⁠⁠⁠⁠@relentlessrunners⁠⁠⁠⁠ To…

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Ep.21 | How to stand up for yourself as a runner 39:45

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Welcome back to episode 21! Today we want to share with you how to stand up for yourself as a runner. We know it can be hard to advocate for yourself, say no to friends, speak up for what you need, etc. So we are going to work you through 4 scenarios that we see happen and how to handle them when they come up! :44 - Christine’s Corral Chronicles 3:…

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Ep.20 | Corral Chronicles + Updates + Boston Recap 57:56

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Welcome back to episode 20! Last week we got back from spectating the Boston Marathon and we wanted to catch you all up! The first half of today’s call we just chatted about our workouts, the track, updates, etc. before jumping into letting you know how our Boston Marathon weekend went, where we spectated, where we stayed, where NOT to stay, and al…

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Ep.19 | Postpartum Running (part 1) 1:01:37

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Welcome back to episode 19! Today’s episode is probably the highest requested topic so we are really excited to dive into part 1 of a series we are doing about Pregnancy and Postpartum Running! Today is all about postpartum running specifically. Coach Christine is a certified pre- and postnatal fitness specialist, certified in women’s health and fi…

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Ep.18 | Strength for Runners with Coach Lauren 49:55

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Welcome back to episode 18! Today we have a guest on the podcast!! Coach Lauren has been a running coach on team Relentless Runners for 3+ years and is also the team’s strength and conditioning coach. She programs our athletes level 1 and level 2 strength program and today we are going to ask her some questions about lifting as runners. 2:07 - Intr…

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Ep.17 | Track 101 55:17

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Welcome back to episode 17! Today is the podcast we originally intended to publish last week when we decided just to chat last week! This week we go over TRACK 101! We know the track can be intimidating but we want you to have the confidence to go and get a great run and workout done!! So here are some important basics to know before going. 1:04 - …

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Ep.16 | Extended Corral Chronicles, Life Updates, Running Goals, & More 40:12

1+ y ago40:12

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Welcome back to episode 16! Today we are doing things a little differently because ya girls felt like chatting!!! So, today is an extended Corral Chronicles!! We decided to just record us talking about our thoughts and goals for this year, what we want to do with races, life updates, etc. Today you get a glimpse into our typical daily conversations…

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Ep.15 | How to find a run coach 48:15

1+ y ago48:15

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Welcome back to episode 15! Today we are talking about how to find the right running coach. We know it can be hard with so many different run coaches out there BUT that’s a good thing! It means you’re able to really be selective about who you work with. We want to give you things to keep in mind, questions to ask, and red flags to look out for! :40…

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Ep.14 | Favorite 5k Workouts 42:04

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Welcome back to episode 14! Today’s episode is about all things 5k. We wanted to share with you our 4 favorite workouts to prep you for a fast 5k. Give it a listen and let us know what you think! 1:37 - Corral Chronicles 12:35 - The history of the 5k / 5000m 14:57 - World records in the 5000m 15:49 - American records in the 5000m 18:47 - Overview o…

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Ep.13 | Things we don't say anymore as run coaches 49:00

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Welcome back to episode 13! In today’s episode we talk about 4 different things we no longer say or believe in as run coaches. As we’ve grown and evolved over the years along with studies and research, we’ve changed our stance on a few things and today we are sharing those with you!! 3:05 - Training updates - we need your help! 4:50 - Christine’s t…

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Ep.12 | Mindset for Beginner Runners with Dr. Justin Ross 49:43

1+ y ago49:43

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Welcome back to episode 12! We are VERY excited for today’s episode because we have on our FIRST guest!! And he’s a special one. Today we chat with Dr. Justin Ross, a clinical psychologist in sports performance. We went into discussion around the runner who is newer to the sport and perhaps doesn’t feel they “need” mental training for running. Many…