Have you noticed that after a long run, tough workout, and especially after a marathon, you experience “brain fog”? It’s not just in your head (pun intended). A 2024 study suggests that there’s a real, biological reason why your brain feels off after endurance events. It’s related to myelin, a fatty substance that insulates your brain’s wiring. 

Have you noticed that after a long run, tough workout, and especially after a marathon, you experience “brain fog”? It’s not just in your head (pun intended). A 2024 study suggests that there’s a real, biological reason why your brain feels off after endurance events. It’s related to myelin, a fatty substance that insulates your brain’s wiring. 

This week we are diving into HYBRID TRAINING for endurance runners with exercise physiologist and hybrid athlete Dr. Alyssa Olenick (@doclyssfitness)! Hybrid training isn't just about picking between strength or endurance – it's about embracing BOTH for both health and performance goals.

In this new episode of The Running Explained Podcast, Coach Elisabeth talks with Dr. Logan Sherman, a sports chiropractor and sub-elite marathoner, about the connection between running, recovery, and sleep.

In this episode of the Running Explained podcast, Coach Elisabeth breaks down the science of training load and how understanding it can significantly improve running performance and reduce injury risk.

Are you still blaming your shoes, stretching routine, or running form for your injuries? A new study surveyed runners on what they think causes injuries—spoiler alert: most of us are getting it wrong. In this myth-busting Research Rundown, Coach Elisabeth breaks down what the evidence actually says about injury risk and how to train smarter to stay healthy, consistent, and confident in your running.

In this episode of The Running Explained Podcast, Coach Elisabeth dives into the science and strategy behind various types of training runs for endurance athletes.

Downhill running might feel like a free ride, but it can leave your legs screaming the next day. In this post, we break down the latest research on how downhill running impacts your muscles, explain why it leads to soreness and fatigue, and share practical training and recovery strategies to help you race smarter, stay stronger, and protect your quads. Whether you're prepping for a hilly race or coaching yourself through your next training cycle, this is the downhill deep-div

In this episode of The Running Explained Podcast, Elisabeth speaks with ultra runner and movement coach Samuel Stowe about the often-overlooked foundations of efficient, injury-free running.

Running through the summer heat can feel like a slog—your paces drop, your effort skyrockets, and you start to question everything. But here’s the truth: the sweat, the slow miles, the struggle? It’s all building the foundation for your fall race success. This post explains why summer running feels so hard, how to adapt your training the smart way, and why trusting the process now will pay off when the temperatures drop.