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The Extra Kick has evolved over the years and it's time for a major announcement. Coach Claire Bartholic, host of our sister podcast The Run...

Chances are you lead a busy life, and finding the time to fit in strength training can be difficult. On today's Extra Kick, Coach Laura shar...

Have a black toenail (or three or four)? You're not alone. On today's Extra Kick podcast, Coach Claire discusses how to treat and cure black...

On today's Extra Kick, Coach Dylan explains why our training and recovery needs change as we get older and how to adjust for healthy, longte...

How much is too much cross training? Coach Tony reveals in today's Extra Kick podcast!

Is greater flexibility good for running? Or can it actually increase your susceptibility to injuries? Coach Dylan explains in today's Extra...

What are the benefits of running without a pace set on your watch? What are the common misconceptions about setting the pace for your runs?...

What cause fatigue among runners? What to do when you sense tiredness during a workout? How to use fatigue as a guide and take your training...

Why runners should cut diary from their diet? What are the benefits of going dairy-free? What are the best dairy alternatives? Coach Ruairi...

What causes the feeling of heaviness in your legs when running? How to combat leg fatigue ? What shoes can increase leg stiffness and pain?...

How to reduce the strain on your muscles and joints when running downhill? Should you take advantage of free ride on the downhill? Coach Hay...

While the 5k is over before you know it, the second half of the race can be pretty ugly when you're not prepared. In today's podcast, Coach...

A quick search online reveals a host of advice as to the 'right' way to breath when running, including what 'rhythm' of inhale to exhale we...

Ever wonder what the difference between "rest" and "recovery" days is? If so, wonder no more! Coach Claire reveals in today's daily podcast.

While racing flats can help you feel light on your feet and make it easier to hit your splits in a workout, wearing them too often can lead...

To walk or jog between intervals - that is the question. Coach Claire reveals the best way to recover between repeats in today's Extra Kick...

When it is best to do strength training - before or after a run? When it is more effective? Find out in today's podcast!

In today's podcast, Coach Dylan talks about the importance of aerobic training. How a runner can build a good aerobic base? How to test your...

Can taking antioxidants help athletes with their performance and recovery? Or does it actually reduce their endurance capacity? Coach Hayley...

Are you over 40? What are the signs of aging and how to slow the process through running and strength training? Coach Claire explains in tod...

What are the benefits of running while pregnant? How to plan your running during these times? How to get back in a running shape after child...

How do you fuel for a relay race when your legs are going to be hours apart? What are some other tips and tricks you can utilize to make sur...

In today's episode, Coach Hayley discusses about the benefits of Strides. Why you need to run Strides? How and when to do them? Do you know...

When you can make your arms move better, you can make your legs move better. In today's episode, Coach Claire shares some great tips on prop...

We outline a full plan for how to return to running after getting a stress fracture and discuss what phantom pains are.

Planning to do your workout in summer? How should you adjust to adapt the heat? How to properly hydrate for hot weather running? Tune in to...

How much running into the wind is going to impact your running performance? What are some ways to mitigate the effects of headwind and tailw...

Why do you get sore after a long run or a weight lifting session? How to build your muscle and strength without getting soreness? On the con...

What is periodization training? What are its four different cycles and how each cycle can prepare you for a race in the most effective manne...

How much do you sit every day? Does it affect your running performance? As a runner, is it possible to out-exercise all that sitting? Coach...

With runners typically have a tendency of overthinking and overanalyzing everything, why you need to stop complicating things and start cari...

What are the important things in a good coach to athlete relationship? How to get the most out of your Coach? Coach Laura shares three tips...

How running slower makes you a faster runner? How exactly do you run slow? How slow is slow? Tune in to find out in today's podcast.

Coach Dylan talks about the high-performance habits of effective runners in today's daily podcast. Listen and incorporate these 5 healthy ha...

In today's podcast, Coach Claire talks about running on the treadmill. How can you be sure that you're getting the same workout as you would...

Do you dread going for a run? Coach Hayley talks about three ways to boost your running motivation in today's daily extrakick podcast episod...

What is Heart Rate Variability (HRV)? How to use HRV data to optimize your running performance? What are the problems with wrist-based track...

Why you should take your dog for running with you? How to run with dogs? Are hard surfaces safe for them? Coach Hayley explains in today's E...

What are the myths surrounding the Boston marathon training? How you can train smarter for it? Coach Claire clarifies in today's podcast epi...

In today's podcast, Coach Jeff talks about heart rate training. Can it work for everybody? Is there any correlation between heart rate train...

Running Cadence - why you should not try to chase a magic number? What are the problems with 180 strides per minute? Coach Hayley explains i...

What are the problems that come into play when you train just by pace? In today's episode, Coach Hayley talks about training by effort and h...

Do you feel like something is holding you back mentally to complete the workout well? When things get tough, do you become mentally more str...

How to improve your running form with hill sprints? When to incorporate these workouts in your training schedule? How many hill sprints shou...

What is a 10 day training cycle? What are its pros and cons? Who can apply this pattern in their marathon training cycle? In today's episode...

Why there is no guarantee that we can always get the expected result in this sport? In this podcast, Coach Dylan talks about how certain thi...

How much strength training does a runner need? How much is too much? When is the best time to strength train and what kind of exercises shou...

Runners can suffer from seasonal allergies at any time. So, how to prevent or treat them right? In today's episode, Coach Laura discusses 10...

What are plyometrics? Why should a distance runner do plyometrics exercises? How can you benefit from plyometrics training? Find out in toda...

What is the purpose of easy running days? Is it possible to do easy runs too easy? What are the drawbacks of doing easy runs too quickly? Fi...