Between gels, bars, liquids, and real food, the options for fueling your training and racing can feel overwhelming. Lifelong runner and Registered Dietitian Jillian Thoren returns to help break down all your training nutrition needs. In this episode, Jillian and Carrie cut through the noise on what fueling strategies actually work, how many carbohydrates and calories your body needs before, during, and after race day, and practical tips for carrying fuel on your longer runs. Whether you're figuring out fueling for the first time or fine-tuning a routine that's almost there, this episode delivers actionable advice for runners at every level.

Run coaches Brady Hoover and Ben Sommerville jump into the hot seat on this round-robin, rapid-fire episode! The coaches answer your questions about a variety of topics. Learn strategies for running hills, maximizing your development phase, and how to train in different environmental conditions while traveling. We'll also discuss training while sick and some helpful RunDot app tips to unlock tricks for training.

How well do you move? How often do you move? Despite plenty of sagittal plane movement, runners are often deficient in other movement patterns. On today's episode, Dr. B.J. Leeper joins the podcast to discuss the importance of moving often and incorporating a variety of movements. Listen in to explore squatting, balancing, rolling, breathing, and so much more! Moving well is an essential part to your running performance. Learn how you may be currently leaving performance gains on the table and how to move into your true potential.

Most athletes are convinced that the path to better performance is more. More miles, more hours, more sessions. Volume has become the proxy for commitment, dedication, and seriousness as an athlete. In this joint episode of the TriDot and RunDot Podcasts, Jeff Booher joins Andrew and Carrie to dismantle the more-is-better myth, walk through the data on quality versus volume, and answer the question that follows: if more isn't the answer, what is? The right sequence is intensity first, then duration, then frequency, with volume as the byproduct. Better before more. Then, and only then, more.

Jillian Tholen is the first to admit she made plenty of nutrition mistakes during her own running career. Now, as a Registered Dietitian, she’s passionate about helping other athletes avoid those same pitfalls. In this episode, Jillian joins Carrie to break down five essential nutrition tips every athlete should know. From building consistent eating habits and creating balanced, nutrient-rich meals to properly timing your fuel around training, they cover the foundations that make a real difference. They also dive into two often-overlooked keys: eating enough and staying flexible with your approach to sports nutrition. If you’re looking for practical advice to support your performance and overall health, this episode delivers.

Most RunDot workouts are built around your personalized training zones (calculated directly from your run test results), but what do Zones 1 through 3 actually mean for your training and performance? Coaches Ryan Tibball and Elizabeth James join us to break down the purpose and impact of these foundational run zones. We discuss how each zone should feel, what’s happening physiologically as your body adapts, and why staying in the right zone matters more than you think. You’ll also hear practical strategies for pacing, monitoring effort, and avoiding the common mistakes athletes make in both training and racing. If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re truly running “easy” enough in Zone 1, maximizing efficiency in Zone 2, or properly executing steady efforts in Zone 3, this episode will give you the clarity and confidence to nail your workouts and get more from every mile.

The best way to conquer a marathon is to break it into manageable chunks and that’s exactly what we’re doing this week. With marathon season right around the corner, the RunDot Podcast welcomes Dave Levine, Head Coach of the LA Road Runners. Dave has coached runners and triathletes for nearly 20 years, authored The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Marathon Training, and crossed the finish line of more than 30 marathons himself, so he’s got the experience, wisdom, and stories to prove it. From avoiding the classic mistake of starting too fast, to surviving the dark, grinding miles late in the race, and finally finishing strong, this episode covers everything you need to confidently approach your next marathon.

It’s the age old runner’s debate: should you train by time or by distance? This week, Coach Ryan Tibball joins the show to unpack which method works best, and when each approach is most beneficial. Drawing from RunDot’s time-based training philosophy, Ryan breaks down why training by time can lead to long-term success and how to make the most of it. We dive into practical tips for adapting time-based training to group runs, when it’s okay to break the rules and run for distance, and even what to do when your watch ends on that annoying .99 of a mile. Whether you’re a new runner or a seasoned pro, this episode is packed with valuable insights on how time-based training can change the way you run.