How much faster can you get in a year?
Run to the Top Podcast | The Ultimate Guide to Running
RunnersConnect: Coaching Community, Running Experts, Inspiring Runners, No Fluff Blog
4.5 • 936 Ratings
🗓️ 13 January 2023
⏱️ 10 minutes
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Summary
Do you have a goal time you've been eyeing but aren't sure if and when it will be attainable? Or are you fairly new to running and wondering what to expect from your rate of improvement?
This is a fairly common question and the short answer is, it depends.
In today's episode, we'll help you…
- Determine how much you should expect to improve race to race
- Understand the factors to consider when it comes to getting faster.
- The specific things you can work on to ensure you maximize your potential through the year
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Transcript
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| 0:00.0 | Hello fellow runners. I'm your host Finn Melanson and this is the |
| 0:15.8 | run to the top podcast. Podcast dedicated to making you a better runner with each |
| 0:20.8 | and every episode. We are created and produced by the expert |
| 0:24.5 | team of coaches at runnersconnect.net where you can find the best running |
| 0:28.8 | information on the internet as well as training plans to fit every runner and every budget. |
| 0:34.0 | Before we get to our conversation, I wanted to talk about the importance of |
| 0:45.7 | electrolytes, especially in the winter. Maintaining healthy electrolyte levels |
| 0:49.8 | is not only important for your run, but your recovery and overall health as well. |
| 0:54.9 | That's why we recommend all runners check out element this winter. |
| 0:58.6 | It's loaded with everything you need to replenish your electrolyte balance with a thousand milligrams of |
| 1:03.6 | sodium 200 milligrams of potassium and 60 milligrams of magnesium and it doesn't |
| 1:09.1 | include anything you don't need like extra sugar or anything artificial stay tuned for how you can get a |
| 1:14.9 | free sample pack at element.com that's L-M-N-T.com forward slash runners connect |
| 1:21.6 | as you can tell today is Friday and we're releasing a new podcast episode. What's the deal? |
| 1:28.1 | Well, based on your feedback, we are going back to a two episode per week format as we launch into 2023. |
| 1:35.0 | Many of you have loved some of the new content styles we've produced the last few months, |
| 1:40.0 | up-tempo chats, round-ups, training plane rescue, etc. |
| 1:44.0 | But you miss getting your favorite podcast styles less often. |
| 1:48.0 | So, to help feed your need for more running knowledge, |
| 1:51.0 | insights and fun, we're going back to releasing two episodes |
| 1:54.0 | per week, Wednesday and Friday. |
| 1:56.5 | Today's episode is a slight twist on our traditional coach chat episodes. |
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