April 30, 2025
Runner Problems: Solving Common Struggles that Only Runners Understand
Run to the Top Podcast | The Ultimate Guide to RunningAbout this episode
On today's show we're helping you solve some common problems that only runners understand, including: How to deal with a Black Toenail How to carry all of your gels and nutrition Dealing with all of the extra laundry from dirty workout gear Trying to tell if you're actually injured or just sore How to pack all you running gear for a trip What to do with your extra time on a rest day Runners are a tough group and we love that about the sport. We're runners just like you and doing our part to help solve your most common running-related struggles. Blister Prevention: https://www.blister-prevention.com Planted Runner GU Copycat Recipe: https://theplantedrunner.com/copycat-gu-gels/ Planted Runner UCAN alternative: https://theplantedrunner.com/generation-ucan-alternative-you-can-make-for-pennies/ Naked Belt: https://nakedsportsinnovations.com/ SPI Belt: https://spibelt.com/collections/running-belts Connect, Comment, Community Follow RunnersConnect on Instagram Join the Elite Treatment where you get first dibs on everything RTTT each month! Runners Connect Winner's Circle Facebook Community RunnersConnect Facebook page GET EXPERT COACHING AT RUNNERSCONNECT! This week's show brought to you by: Qualia Senolytic As a masters runner, I am always on the lookout to prevent (or at least slow down) many of the common performance declines that happen with age. Qualia Senolytic is designed to selectively target and eliminate damaged or dysfunctional cells in the body, which are called senescent cells. By removing these cells, senolytics aim to rejuvenate tissues, reduce inflammation, and reverse some aspects of aging. Early research has shown senolytics can… Lead to a reduction in systemic inflammation Improve vascular function by reducing senescent cell burden in the arteries. Enhance muscle regeneration while also increasing exercise capacity and decreasing recovery time Lead to significant improvements in joint health Ready to resist aging at the cellular level? Try Qualia Senolytic and use the code RTTT15 to save 15% off any purchase. Slumber There's no denying that sleep is one of the most powerful factors to upgrading your overall health and running performance. We all know it by now, but sometimes no matter how well-intentioned we are; getting good, quality sleep doesn't come easy. Sometimes you can't get your mind to relax, other times you toss and turn all night. One way or another, it all leads to poor quality sleep. That's why we've partnered with Slumber, the leader in science-backed sleep supplements using CBN. CBN is a hemp-derived melatonin alternative which promotes rest, relaxation, and sleep. And it works. In a recent 2024 study, participants who used Slumbers Deep Zzzs CBN Gummies for 30 days reported significant improvements in time to sleep, got 72 minutes of extra deep, and reported waking up 1.5 less times per night on average. What I love most is that you can mix and match different formulations to specifically address your goals or your own struggles with sleep. If you want to see the research and learn more about how these amazing CBN gummies can help improve your sleep, head to slumbercbn.com/runnersconnect Plus, this link will get you 30% off.