The Amazing Runner's World Show

Inspired by Josh Kerr’s record-breaking mile, this episode explores what everyday runners can learn from an elite performance. From using tune-up races to build confidence to testing race-day gear, mastering consistent pacing, and leaning on pace groups, discover practical strategies you can use to race smarter—and faster—at any distance.

Never run before but marathon-curious? Runner's World hosts Allie and Jeff break down their new 24-week walk-to-run marathon training plan — built for total beginners who want to go from walking to crossing a marathon finish line. They cover when you start running without walk breaks (week 11!), how to handle missed workouts, injury comebacks, and why a longer build makes the whole thing way more doable than you'd think.

On this week’s episode of The Amazing Runner's World Show, Jeff and Aly discuss when cutting down your long run is reasonable—and when it could leave you underprepared.

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How much speedwork do runners need to get faster? Learn how to balance easy miles, speed training, race fitness, and injury risk.

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The Amazing Runner’s World Show Resources:

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Browse our training plan library: https://www.runnersworld.com/training/a30911910/download-your-runners-world-training-plan/

Get our workout app: https://www.runnersworld.com/training/a69936354/all-out-studio-app/

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What it takes to be a pro beer miler. We interview Lewis Kent to learn the secrets to running and chugging at such an impressive clip. (3:38)
A few Runner’s World staffers attempt to run an unofficial, totally-unsanctioned, underground beer mile of their own. The results were not pretty. (21:33)
In the Kick, an impressive new Appalachian Trail thru-hike record, why you get those muddy spots on your calves, and the best running dog story we’ve seen in a long time. (44:43)
This episode of the Runner's World Show is brought to you by Brooks. Sign up for the Brooks Big Endorsement and become a sponsored athlete at www.BrooksAthlete.com/rw.
Episode Credits:
Host: Brian Dalek

Producers: Sylvia Ryerson, Christine Fennessy and Brian Dalek.
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