s5/e12 A Classic Q&A Episode (& Special Announcement!)
The Running Explained Podcast
Running Explained
4.6 • 534 Ratings
🗓️ 1 May 2025
⏱️ 69 minutes
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Summary
This week’s episode is a throwback to one of your favorite formats—a good old-fashioned Q&A! But it’s also extra special because I’m officially launching the Running Explained Patreon! 🎉 I break down what the Patreon is, what’s included at each membership level, and how joining directly supports me and the future of the show.
After that, we dive into your questions! I’m answering everything from how long it takes to rebuild your aerobic base after injury, to whether you need to run a 20-miler when training for a half marathon, and what to do when your heart rate zones don’t seem to match your workout paces.
In This Episode I Talk About:
What the Running Explained Patreon is and how you can join
The difference between feeling “normal” and “race fit” after injury
Why a 20-mile long run probably isn’t necessary for half marathon training
If you need to add more running days to finally break that sub-2:00 half
What a “workout sandwich” really means (and why it matters!)
How to manage heart rate zones in the summer heat
What might be holding back your 5K progress (spoiler: it’s not just speedwork)
The real meaning behind lower heart rate at the same pace
How to return to training after illness without blowing up your plan
What to do when your heart rate doesn’t match the threshold pace your coach gives you
🎙️ The Running Explained Patreon is here!
Want bonus episodes, ad-free listening, priority Q&A, voting on guests and topics, and more?
Join the community at 👉 patreon.com/runningexplained
Research and production assistance by Sophie van Leeuwen
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| 0:00.0 | Welcome back to the Running Explained podcast. Hi, I'm Coach Elizabeth and I'm here to break down the science of running in a way that actually makes sense. |
| 0:10.1 | Whether you're training for your very first race, aiming for a new PR, or just trying to be a more balanced runner, this podcast is your go-to spot for all things running. |
| 0:19.7 | At Running Explained, running is more than just about logging miles. |
| 0:23.4 | It's about becoming the best version of you. |
| 0:26.2 | That's why we talk about more than just improving your fitness, |
| 0:29.2 | but how to support your physical, mental, and emotional health too, |
| 0:32.8 | so you'll see improvements that go far beyond race times. |
| 0:36.6 | And if you're looking for more support, I've got you |
| 0:38.8 | covered. Whether you're interested in one-on-one coaching, following a structured training plan, |
| 0:43.2 | or joining our supportive group coaching, I've got options to meet you where you are and help you level up. |
| 0:49.3 | Ready to dive in, let's go. Hello, my friends, and welcome back to the running explained podcast i am elizabeth i am very |
| 0:56.5 | very excited to have you here today for this episode which is something new old new new old |
| 1:03.5 | familiar and new because you wait long enough all things become new again this episode is a classic running explained Q&A episode, |
| 1:14.6 | but I'm also very excited to announce that it marks the launch of the running explained Patreon. |
| 1:19.7 | So if you're not familiar with Patreon, Patreon, Patreon is a platform where you can, as a creator, |
| 1:25.6 | have things available for people to have access to you. And for |
| 1:28.2 | podcasting, it is a little subscription model. You get things at different levels. So if you join the |
| 1:34.3 | Patreon, you directly support me, the show Running Explain, the Running Explain podcast, |
| 1:40.5 | and you get some fun additional stuff. So if you're interested in joining the Patreon, I would love |
| 1:48.1 | you forever today. You can do that at patreon.com slash running explained. And one of the things |
| 1:53.5 | you're going to get as a Patreon subscriber are regular bonus Q&A episodes like the one we're |
| 1:59.7 | about to do right now. So if you like a Q&A, |
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