For today’s show we’re welcoming back a voice that should be familiar to longtime listeners, assistant coach at Bowerman TC and former RC coach Alex Ostberg.

Alex is a seven-time All-American who holds PRs of 3:58 in the Mile, 7:49 in the 3k, and 13:18 in the 5k.

He’s back today to share training secrets from working with the fastest runners on the planet, including:

• What are the most important training principles for runners of all levels
• What is the role of a coach in getting the best out of their athletes
• How Alex’s coaching philosophy has changed over time
• Why you should think twice before trying to mimic the training of elite athletes like the Bowerman TC team

If you’re curious what it’s like to coach world-class runners and what you can learn from them, then you’ll really enjoy this conversation with Alex Ostberg.

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Today, we’re here to make your next marathon decision a little easier by breaking down the best and fastest marathons out there.

Let this episode be your marathon guide in 2025 with topics including:

• How to choose the right marathon for you
• What makes some marathons faster than others
• How to research potential races
• What are our favourite American and International marathons

There’s nothing like the feeling of running 42.2km with excited crowds cheering you on and then crossing the finish line to a new personal best.

Today, we’ll be your guides for finding your next marathon in 2025 or to give you some ideas for future races.

Find My Marathon search tool: https://findmymarathon.com/

Running the USA Race Finder: https://runningintheusa.com/

Some US Marathons mentioned on the show:

• Houston Marathon
• Mesa Marathon
• Woodlands Marathon
• LA Marathon
• Eugene Marathon
• Grandma’s Marathon
• Chicago Marathon
• Philadelphia Marathon
• Indianapolis Monumental Marathon
• California International Marathon (CIM)
• The Marathon Project

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MAS Iron

Outside of training deficiencies, low iron is one of the most common reasons for poor results during workouts and races.

Recent research indicates that almost 56% of male runners and 86% of female runners suffer from an iron deficiency that severely hampers performance.

The problem with eating iron-rich foods or supplementing with traditional iron supplements is that iron is notoriously difficult for the body to absorb and utilize.

In fact, only about 25% of dietary iron found in animal sources is absorbed while 17% or less of the iron from plant sources is absorbed.

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In fact, clinical research has shown the combination of ingredients in MAS Iron can quadruple absorption and increase bioavailability by 30%, all while reducing GI issues by 50%.

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If you get sick, your body probably needs rest but how do you know how much rest to take and when to get back to normal training?

This cold and flu season is the perfect time to prepare yourself since getting sick can be unavoidable.

In this episode of the show we’ll answer questions like:

• How to know if you’re too sick to run
• How to adjust your training while you’re sick and after recovering
• Whether running can impact the chances of you getting sick
• What to do if your symptoms linger after recovering from being sick

A lot of runners will get sick at some point during the winter so make sure you know how to respond if you suddenly find yourself feeling under the weather.

Previous podcast about whether to run through sickness: https://runnersconnect.net/running-interviews/should-you-run-when-sick-when-not-to-run-and-how-to-modify-your-training/

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This week’s show brought to you by:

MAS Iron

Outside of training deficiencies, low iron is one of the most common reasons for poor results during workouts and races.

Recent research indicates that almost 56% of male runners and 86% of female runners suffer from an iron deficiency that severely hampers performance.

The problem with eating iron-rich foods or supplementing with traditional iron supplements is that iron is notoriously difficult for the body to absorb and utilize.

In fact, only about 25% of dietary iron found in animal sources is absorbed while 17% or less of the iron from plant sources is absorbed.

But MAS Iron has found a way to combat these absorption issues to ensure you can get the iron you need for health and performance.

By combining the most efficiently absorbed form of elemental iron with clinically proven ingredients to aid in absorption, MAS Iron performs like no other iron product on the market.

In fact, clinical research has shown the combination of ingredients in MAS Iron can quadruple absorption and increase bioavailability by 30%, all while reducing GI issues by 50%.

Check out the research and the results for yourself at masedge.com/iron. Runnersconnect fans will automatically save 20% on any purchase.