55: Beer as a Recovery Beverage, The Gotta-Go Urgency on Runs, and Other Listener Questions!

You asked and we are answering! This episode answers listener questions on all things running, including:

• Should you do a tune-up race or a baseline race before training?
• Can anyone run a marathon?
• How to manage incontinence/leakage when running
• How do you pick the right running coach for you?
• Are apps like Apple Fitness or Peloton effective for general strength training?
• How do you incorporate group runs into a training plan?
• How do you care for blisters, calluses, and black toenails?
• Do you need to reach a certain mileage of easy runs before adding in hard workouts?
• How do you fuel before an early morning run?
• Is there any advantage to sugar-free running gels?
• Is beer a good recovery beverage?

Resources:

Bump Runner Postpartum Program

Lift Run Perform Monthly Lift

Danielle Pascente Strength Programs

References:

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