The Knighton Runs Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

Increasing your mileage is the best thing you can do to improve your running speed and endurance. But too many runners, coaches, and training plans do not go about it in the right way.

In this episode of The Knighton Runs Podcast, Coach Chris teaches you the right way to increase your mileage, and answers questions like: "How quickly should you increase your mileage? How much mileage is enough? How much is too much? Why is increasing your mileage so important? How should recovery weeks be factored into your training schedule?" and much more!

This episode contains a sample chapter from the new audio book edition of Run Faster Marathons: The Proven Path to PR, read by Coach Chris Knighton.

Get the Run Faster Marathons Audiobook from Audible:

⁠https://www.audible.com/pd/B0CWMB2X97/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-388109&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_388109_rh_us⁠

Get the Run Faster Marathons Audiobook on Amazon:

⁠https://www.amazon.com/Run-Faster-Marathons.../dp/B0CWLVGVZW⁠

Get the Run Faster Marathons Audiobook from Apple Books:

⁠https://books.apple.com/us/audiobook/run-faster-marathons-the-proven-path-to-pr-unabridged/id1733359221⁠

Knighton Runs Marathon Coaching High-Touch 1:1 Run Coaching | Training Programs | Book | Podcast

Download My Free Marathon Training Guide at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://knightonruns.com/book/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Do you run with good form? What is “good” running form anyway?

In this episode of The Knighton Runs Podcast, Coach Chris dives into some of the most frequent questions he gets asked as a running coach about improving your running form and dispels some of the myths out there about it.

This episode contains a sample chapter from the new audio book edition of Run Faster Marathons: The Proven Path to PR, read by Coach Chris Knighton.

Get the Run Faster Marathons Audiobook on Amazon!

https://www.amazon.com/Run-Faster-Marathons.../dp/B0CWLVGVZW

Get the Run Faster Marathons Audiobook from Audible!

https://www.audible.com/pd/B0CWMB2X97

Get the Run Faster Marathons Audiobook from Apple Books!

https://books.apple.com/us/audiobook/run-faster-marathons-the-proven-path-to-pr-unabridged/id1733359221

Knighton Runs Marathon Coaching High-Touch 1:1 Run Coaching | Training Programs | Book | Podcast

Get my Free Marathon Training Guide at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://knightonruns.com/book/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Get My FREE Marathon Training Guide! https://knightonruns.com/book/

Save 50% on My Marathon Training Program thru 9/30/23, use code Launch50 - https://knightonruns.com/marathon-program/

This is the biggest mistake most runners make.

You won't get faster by trying to run faster on your everyday runs.

Know the purpose of each run.

In Episode 72 of The Knighton Runs Podcast, Coach Chris Knighton teaches about the difference between "Marathon Pace and Everyday Pace" and why doing the vast majority of your running 1 to 2 minutes per mile slower than your marathon pace will help you reach your goals faster than simply trying to run fast all the time.

Watch on YouTube to See "Marathon Pace Vs. Everyday Pace" Chart: https://youtu.be/26quua56Iog?si=lLnLAw36S2T4ZZCF

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Knighton Runs Marathon Coaching High-Touch Run Coaching | Training Programs | Book | Podcast

This episode was made possible by contributions to The Knighton Runs Podcast from listeners like you. Thank you!

Support this show at ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/knightonruns

Putting more variety into your training is one of the most important things you to do to become a better runner.

You can't just run the same pace every day.

Give every run a clear purpose and learn when to run fast and when to run slow.

In this episode, Coach Chris Knighton explains The Knighton Runs Pace and Intensity Chart from "The Complete Marathon Training Program."

These are the paces you need to run when marathon training.

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Get My FREE Marathon Training Guide! - ⁠https://knightonruns.com/book

Save 50% on My New Marathon Training Program thru 9/30/23, use code Launch50 - https://knightonruns.com/marathon-program

Watch this podcast on YouTube to see the "Knighton Runs Pace and Intensity Chart": https://youtu.be/LvcfP1kGJPw?si=lFsJp_ya1ikHxnCl

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Knighton Runs Marathon Coaching High-Touch Run Coaching | Training Programs | Book | Podcast

This episode was made possible by contributions to The Knighton Runs Podcast from listeners like you. Thank you!

Support this show at https://www.patreon.com/knightonruns

On Today's Episode of The Knighton Runs Podcast, I have a wide ranging conversation with my athlete, Shelley Aniciete!

Shelley Aniciete has been running for over 20 years, starting in high school, just for fun and fitness. She's run hundreds of road races, but is just now starting to focus on improving her time and compete with herself. She loves all things fitness & nutrition related, being outside, hiking around the globe with her husband, rescuing pitbulls, coaching other runners & has spent 17 years as a Public Defender in Chicago, the city she very proudly calls home.

The two of us have been working together since Late-2022. Shelley just completed the Chicago Half Marathon on an exceptionally hot day and is now embarking on her training for the 2023 Detroit Free Press Marathon this October.

We get into these topics and more during today's episode. Enjoy!

Follow Shelley on Instagram @shelley_aniciete_fitness or email her at shelleyaniciete@gmail.com

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Here are three ways to become a better runner today

1. Check out my book, "Run Faster Marathons: The Proven Path to PR" - ⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09TTHF3QF⁠

2. Join The Knighton Runs Training Group for Training Plans, Coaching, and Community! - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/knightonruns⁠⁠⁠⁠

3. Get Coached 1-on-1 by Me, Coach Chris! Learn more about High-Touch Online Run Coaching - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.knightonruns.com/coaching⁠⁠⁠

Why do athletes train the way they do?

On this week's episode of The Knighton Runs Podcast, I interview Elisabeth Scott of Running Explained.

Elisabeth Scott is the host of the popular show, The Running Explained Podcast. Whether you are a new or experienced runner, there is always something new to learn about training, racing, nutrition, recovery, gear, and more. Elisabeth provides evidence-based answers in Q&A episodes plus special guest interviews with subject-matter experts.

In our conversation, Elisabeth Scott tells us about the work she does educating runners, what's stuck out to her after interviewing so many experts, and how her viewpoints have changed as she learns more about different running topics.

Listen to "The Running Explained Podcast" on Apple, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or go to https://www.runningexplained.co/podcast

Follow Elisabeth Scott / Running Explained on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/runningexplained/

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Here are three ways to become a better runner today:

1. Check out my book, "Run Faster Marathons: The Proven Path to PR" - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09TTHF3QF

2. Join The Knighton Runs Training Group for Training Plans, Coaching, and Community! - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/knightonruns⁠⁠⁠

3. Apply for High-Touch 1-on-1 Online Run Coaching with me, Coach Chris - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.knightonruns.com/coaching⁠⁠

Just getting to the starting line of a marathon is often the hardest part.

Josh Berube recently completed his first marathon, but his journey to the finish was anything but easy.

After a bad ankle-roll during peak training for the 2023 Eugene Marathon, Josh was forced to take a month off running and was faced with uncertainty about whether running 26.2 miles was even going to be possible.

Josh and I worked together to modify his training, keep him active and optimistic throughout the process and got him to the starting line with a solid plan, ready to execute on it.

Josh ran a phenomenal race, outdoing both of our expectations. He ran 2:59 with a big negative split and earned his Boston Qualifier in his first marathon.

On this week's episode of The Knighton Runs Podcast, I talk with Josh Berube, Boston Qualifier and Knighton Lion about the triumphs and tribulations of training for and racing his first marathon.

You can connect with Josh on Instagram - @jberube85

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Here are three ways to become a better runner today:

1. Check out my book, "Run Faster Marathons: The Proven Path to PR" - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09TTHF3QF

2. Join The Knighton Runs Training Group for Training Plans, Coaching, and Community - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/knightonruns⁠⁠⁠

3. Apply for High-Touch 1-on-1 Online Run Coaching with me, Coach Chris - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.knightonruns.com/coaching⁠⁠

You need to take time off!

As competitive runners seeking personal bests, we are constantly looking for ways to improve.

One easy way to get better in running that athletes often overlook is to take a significant break after their season’s goal race.

Taking time off will allow your body to fully heal and benefit long-term from all your hard work.

You need to schedule time off into your training calendar, just like you do for your base building phase, workout phases, taper, and race dates.

Rushing too quickly back into running after a peak performance will likely result in performance stagnation, mental burnout, or injury.

On this week's episode of The Knighton Runs Podcast, I share why taking time off after a race is as essential as running itself.

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Here are three ways to become a better runner today:

1. Download a Free Copy of my book, "Run Faster Marathons: The Proven Path to PR" - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.knightonruns.com/book⁠⁠⁠

2. Support The Show, Find Your Next Training Plan, and Join Our Community - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/knightonruns⁠⁠⁠

3. Apply for High-Touch Online Run Coaching with Coach Chris - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.knightonruns.com/coaching⁠⁠

Do your everyday experiences make you a better racer?

A few weeks ago, my wife Erica ran 20:03 for 5000m and placed 3rd place at the Brown University Runner Club's "Bruno's Backyard Classic."

This was her second race since giving birth to Cady and ran 24 seconds faster than her last 5K three weeks ago.

Erica ran a super smart negative split 5000 meter race, starting in the back, trusting her fitness and strategy while passing fading competitors with each lap. She made a big move with 300 to go, closing her final 200 in 38 seconds to move up from 4th to 3rd.

Erica is a very experienced runner and competitor. She had experienced all there is to feel in training before, she had a plan, she trusted herself, her fitness, and her plan, and she executed to the best of her ability.

Most beginner runners do not race well. They doubt themselves, they don't stick to their plans, and they make dumb decisions mid-race.

Do you trust your experience, believe in yourself, and have faith in your strategies? On this week's episode of The Knighton Runs Podcast, I teach how to do just that.

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Here are three ways to become a better runner today:

1. Download a Free Copy of my book, "Run Faster Marathons: The Proven Path to PR" - ⁠⁠https://www.knightonruns.com/book⁠⁠

2. Support The Show, Find Your Next Training Plan, and Join Our Community - ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/knightonruns⁠⁠

3. Apply for High-Touch Online Run Coaching with Coach Chris - ⁠⁠https://www.knightonruns.com/coaching⁠⁠

Does Running Get Better with Age?

On today's episode of The Knighton Runs Podcast, I interview Barry Karch, host of the new podcast, Running For Your Life: The Podcast for Mature Runners with Barry Karch.

Barry discovered running in his late thirties and trained hard for several years with a local group in San Antonio, Texas, before getting burnt out on it all. He spent the next 20 years simply jogging and slowly noticed his health slipping away year after year. Now in his sixties, Barry has gotten back into training seriously again for races with the purpose of living a long and healthy life. He most recently completed his first half marathon in 20 years, and has since signed up to run his first full marathon in decades this December.

His podcast, Running for Your Life, gives me weekly boosts to my motivation and mindset. I hope you'll enjoy it too!

Check out Running for Your Life: The Podcast for Mature Runners with Barry Karch

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/running-for-your-life/id1677774768

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0dCNeIvSfDhDfKDBExuybV

Other Platforms: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2152257

Are you interested in being a guest on Barry's show to share your running story? He is looking for guests!

You can email him at barrykarch@runningforyourlife.us

Follow Barry on Instagram @barry_s_karch

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Here are three ways to become a better runner today:

1. Download a Free Copy of my book, "Run Faster Marathons: The Proven Path to PR" - ⁠https://www.knightonruns.com/book⁠

2. Support The Show, Find Your Next Training Plan, and Join Our Community - ⁠https://www.patreon.com/knightonruns⁠

3. Apply for High-Touch Online Run Coaching with Coach Chris - ⁠https://www.knightonruns.com/coaching⁠