Tread Lightly Running Podcast
Amanda Brooks and Laura Norris
The Tread Lightly Running Podcast provides data-driven, evidence-based running advice in a practical, accessible, and inclusive manner. . You'll learn about how to run faster, marathon training, the latest fueling science, how to prevent running injury, and more.
Tread Lightly Running Podcast is co-hosted by Amanda Brooks and Laura Norris, MSc. Together, they have over 20 years of coaching experience and have helped thousands of runners reach their goals through 1:1 coaching and group training. They've appeared in Runner's World, SELF, NPR, Outside, and other major media.
Tread Lightly Running Podcast is co-hosted by Amanda Brooks and Laura Norris, MSc. Together, they have over 20 years of coaching experience and have helped thousands of runners reach their goals through 1:1 coaching and group training. They've appeared in Runner's World, SELF, NPR, Outside, and other major media.
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Mar 5, 2023 • 34min
Episode 2: Zone Two Training and Heart Rate Monitoring
Coaches discuss Zone 2 training in running, explaining heart rate zones and how to implement them. They cover methods like the Lactate Threshold, Seiler, and Polar to calculate heart rate zones. Benefits of Zone 2 training include endurance and fat burning. They emphasize the importance of consistency and optimizing performance with heart rate monitoring.
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Feb 28, 2023 • 30min
Episode 1: Should You Limit Long Runs to Three Hours?
Explore the outdated three-hour long run rule in marathon training and how to train smarter with evidence-based insights. Learn about the impact of exercise duration on mitochondrial adaptations, reconsidering long run limits, guidance on carbohydrate intake, and essential recovery tips for individualized training.
