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Run to the Top Podcast | The Ultimate Guide to Running

Run to the Top Podcast | The Ultimate Guide to Running

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 Running podcast to motivate & help runners of every level run their best. The RunnersConnect team of coaches share with you the best running information backed by research, science and experts.Copyright 2025 RunnersConnect. All rights reserved. Hygiene & Healthy Living Running & Jogging
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  • How Coach James McKirdy is Bringing the Pro Treatment to Everyday Runners

    How Coach James McKirdy is Bringing the Pro Treatment to Everyday Runners
    Jun 11 2025

    Coach James McKirdy is bringing the pro treatment to non-professional athletes by offering the McKirdy Micro Race series with services like personal pacing and bottle service.

    We brought James on to tell us all about how he’s helping runners achieve personal bests including:

    • What goes into creating a race designed to go fast
    • Why he believes it’s important for amateur runners to gain access to these type of services
    • How to finally hit a racing goal you might have been chasing for a long time
    • How to train for achieving common marathon goals such as breaking 3 hours or 4 hours in the marathon
    • What it’s like to compete with a group of runners who are all chasing the same goal
    • How to give more opportunities for amateur runners to achieve their own running potential

    James is a huge supporter of helping athletes achieve their own potential and we love what he’s doing to make the race conditions for high performance more accessible.

    https://mckirdytrained.com/

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    • GET EXPERT COACHING AT RUNNERSCONNECT!

    This week’s show brought to you by:

    Ketone-IQ

    You may have read a lot the last few years about the benefits of ketones for endurance performance, such as mitochondrial efficiency and glycogen sparing.

    Your body uses ketones for energy typically during fasting, long periods of exercise, or when you don’t have as many carbohydrates.

    The problem is that you typically need to severely reduce your carbohydrate intake in order to take advantage of them, which is difficult to sustain, even for the most dedicated runner.

    But, thanks to Ketone-IQ you quickly deliver ketones to your bloodstream, putting you into ketosis within minutes without the need to fast, restrict calories or carbs, or exercise away your glycogen stores.

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    For example, a 2021 study demonstrated that the ingestion of ketones improved mitochondrial efficiency by 7% and 2019 study concluded that using ketones significantly enhanced endurance performance while minimizing overtraining.

    If you want to see more of the research, head to ketone.com/RTTT

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    MetPro

    Using Metabolic Profiling, MetPro’s team of experts analyzes your metabolism and provides an individualized approach to obtaining your goals.

    Your MetPro coach then works with you to consistently make adjustments based on your metabolic data as well as how your plan fits your lifestyle.

    MetPro’s coaches are not only educated experts in their field, but they’re empathetic that people have demanding schedules and often stressful lives. They will work one-on-one with you to identify the best nutrition and fitness strategy that is going to work for your personal goals and lifestyle needs.

    Get a complimentary Metabolic Profiling assessment and a 30-minute consultation with a MetPro expert at metpro.co/rttt
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • The Science Behind Ketones as Fuel Source with Founder of Ketone IQ Michael Brandt

    The Science Behind Ketones as Fuel Source with Founder of Ketone IQ Michael Brandt
    Jun 4 2025

    Michael Brandt founded Ketone IQ after noticing its high metabolic efficiency to make fueling with ketones easier. We’re bringing him on the show to chat all about ketones including:

    • How he got started with Ketone IQ
    • What are ketones and the differences between Ketone IQ and ketones produced naturally in your body
    • The science behind using ketones as an energy source
    • How to optimally include ketones as a part of your fueling
    • Whether we could see new ketone products on the market in coming years

    Ketone IQ promises to provide a new fuel source completely separate from carbs, proteins and fats. We were curious how ketones fit into a well-rounded fueling strategy and wanted to put this show together to help answer that question.

    https://ketone.com/

    Business Instagram: @ketone

    Michael’s personal Instagram: @michaeldbrandt

    Connect, Comment, Community

    • Follow RunnersConnect on Instagram
    • Join the Elite Treatment where you get first dibs on everything RTTT each month!
    • Runners Connect Winner's Circle Facebook Community
    • RunnersConnect Facebook page
    • GET EXPERT COACHING AT RUNNERSCONNECT!
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Interview with Wayne Larden - TCS Sydney Marathon Race Director

    Interview with Wayne Larden - TCS Sydney Marathon Race Director
    May 28 2025
    The TCS Sydney Marathon is the newest Abbot World Marathon Major and we’re joined by race director Wayne Larden to learn more about it. We’ll answer questions like: How did the Sydney Marathon become a World Marathon Major?How to register for and get into the Sydney Marathon?What is the course like and can you run a fast time there?Why does the race start earlier in the morning than most majors? (6:30 am)How is the race going to support more runners?What happens to the 6-star medal after Sydney becomes a World Major?Why should you consider a trip to Sydney and what else is there to do there? This episode is everything you need to know about the official new 7th world major. This is a huge change for Sydney to join the list of World Majors and we’re excited to bring you a sneak preview. Sydney Marathon Website: https://www.tcssydneymarathon.com/marathon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/explore/locations/408515473/tcs-sydney-marathon/ X: https://x.com/sydmarathon?lang=en Connect, Comment, Community Follow RunnersConnect on Instagram Join the Elite Treatment where you get first dibs on everything RTTT each month! Runners Connect Winner's Circle Facebook Community RunnersConnect Facebook page GET EXPERT COACHING AT RUNNERSCONNECT! This week’s show brought to you by: Magic Mind You listeners know I do the majority of my runs and workouts in the mornings. And like you, this often results in a major afternoon slump. From just overall fatigue to brain fog that makes it hard to be creative and productive. Of course I’ve tried coffee and energy drinks, but while this provides a quick burst of energy, it doesn’t last long and it’s usually accompanied by jitters and feeling over-stimulated. So, a few weeks ago this brand called Magic Mind reached out and they were like: Hey, you got to try our shots, you’ll get super focused. And if you love them, we’d love to sponsor the show, so I did and I really love them, so I wanna tell you guys all about them and why I accepted them as a sponsor. I love that they have 3 strengths, from caffeine free to MAXX So, I can use them at all different times of the day and customize for exactly what I need - from a little pick me up to all the energy I need. This makes it so much easier to get the energy I need without the jitters or worrying about disrupting my sleep. Plus, their formula includes a ton of proven nootropics like L-theanine, lion's mane and cordyceps that reduce stress and enhance mental clarity. Now as they are launching, they have a limited offer of 60% off your subscription when you use the link magicmind.com/rttt They also have a 100% money back guarantee. If you don’t like it they refund 100%, no questions asked. MetPro Using Metabolic Profiling, MetPro’s team of experts analyzes your metabolism and provides an individualized approach to obtaining your goals. Your MetPro coach then works with you to consistently make adjustments based on your metabolic data as well as how your plan fits your lifestyle. MetPro’s coaches are not only educated experts in their field, but they’re empathetic that people have demanding schedules and often stressful lives. They will work one-on-one with you to identify the best nutrition and fitness strategy that is going to work for your personal goals and lifestyle needs. Get a complimentary Metabolic Profiling assessment and a 30-minute consultation with a MetPro expert at metpro.co/rttt
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    33 mins
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