Michael Nielsen
My running philosophy (#82)
In today's episode, I talk about my top 10 lessons (my philosophy) on running. Tips that I would give to fellow runners to help them...
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Michael Nielsen
- 6 days ago
- 1 min
Tales from a 100 Mile Journey with Danny Larson (#81)
Danny Larson is an avid runner who enjoys the overall community, friendships and challenges that running brings. Running is a challenge...
Michael Nielsen
- Nov 13
- 1 min
Big's Backyard Ultra World Championship with Amanda Nelson (#80)
Amanda Nelson is a Canadian ultra marathon runner from Woodstock Ontario. Amanda’s 4X Canadian records speak for themselves: 12 hour:...
Michael Nielsen
- Nov 6
- 1 min
Nutrition Strategies for Long-Distance Runners with Claire Shorenstein (#79)
Claire Shorenstein (MS, RD, CSSD) is a Board-Certified Sports Dietitian based in Santa Cruz, CA. She provides virtual nutrition coaching...
Michael Nielsen
- Nov 6
- 1 min
Why are marathon records falling and how fast can humans get? (#78)
World record times at the marathon seem to occur every few weeks. The elite runners are redefining expectations of what we thought was...
Michael Nielsen
- Nov 6
- 1 min
What is VO2 max? (#77)
In today’s episode we discuss VO2 max. VO2 max is one of the best indicators of overall health. No matter if you are a runner, an...
Michael Nielsen
- Oct 16
- 1 min
The Lore of the Marathon with Kenji Heilman (#76)
Kenji Heilman is a 44-time marathon runner from Northern Kentucky. After playing sports through college, he continued to stay active and...
Michael Nielsen
- Oct 9
- 1 min
Is running a marathon impressive? (#75)
With so many runners running a marathon this coming fall, a good question to ask ourselves "Is running a marathon impressive"? In today's...
Michael Nielsen
- Oct 2
- 1 min
My Double Lung Transplant with Chris Runge (#74)
Chris Runge is a 33-year-old woman who has been running for over 10 years. She has Cystic Fibrosis, a chronic, degenerative lung disease,...
Michael Nielsen
- Sep 25
- 1 min
The Mental Marathon: Training Your Mind for Ultra Events with Milly Voice (#73)
Today I am speaking with Molly Voice, an ultra marathon runner from London, England. Milly is an ambassador for Salomon and teacher who...
Michael Nielsen
- Sep 18
- 1 min
Diminishing returns (#72)
Do you feel like you are stuck in a rut in your training? You are not making any progress, or improvements. You are running similar...
Michael Nielsen
- Sep 11
- 1 min
Behind the Scenes: The Life of a Race Director with Larry Coggins Jr (#71)
Have you ever wondered what it is like being a race director at an endurance event? In today's episode I had the oppuruntiy to chat with...
Michael Nielsen
- Aug 28
- 2 min
Fueling Success: A Vegan Runner's Journey with Priscilla Forgie (#69)
Have you ever considered a vegan diet? Are you an athlete who struggles to know if this is the right approach for you? Today we have a...
Michael Nielsen
- Aug 21
- 1 min
Running on Vacation (#68)
Is vacation a time to run, and stay active? For many runners, this can be a time for extra miles, others might enjoy some much needed...
Michael Nielsen
- Aug 19
- 1 min
Running the Numbers (#67)
What do runners need to track with their training? How obsessed should you get with "running the numbers"? In today's episode we will...
Michael Nielsen
- Aug 7
- 1 min
Reasons not to run (#66)
Runners need to respect their body, and understand the importance of rest. Pushing your body behind its limits is a recipe for getting...
Michael Nielsen
- Jul 31
- 1 min
Why Runners need Rest (#65)
On today’s episode I wanted to talk about a very important topic on why runners need to rest. This is a special two part series. This...
Michael Nielsen
- Jul 23
- 1 min
The power of Virtual Runs with Jason Viox (#64)
Today, I am joined on the podcast with Jason Viox, from Ste. Genevieve, Missouri. Jason Viox grew up in Ste. Genevieve, Missouri, but...
Michael Nielsen
- Jul 17
- 1 min
The Running Dad with Noel Paine (#63)
Today I am sharing a conversation I had with Noel Paine, from the Ottawa, Ontario. Noel Paine is a Runningdad and writer who has been a...
Michael Nielsen
- Jul 10
- 1 min
Stick to the Plan (#62)
On today’s episode I wanted to cover the topic of “Sticking to the plan” The inspiration for the title of today's episode, is a quote...
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