Eating right will not only make you feel overall better, but can also help you run better too. Food is a source of energy, and energy is exactly what runner's need. Eating quality nutrients and hydrating well is one of the most important pieces of having a great training block and the race day you want! In this podcast we touch on how eating healthy doesn’t mean removing entire food groups from your meals or restricting your calories by any means. What it actually means eating in a way that...

Ways running effects your body, from when you FIRST start out, to when you remain consistent with it and everything in-between. We dive into what exactly happens, the benefits and potential risks. https://www.trainmk.com/ https://www.instagram.com/melissa_kendter/

Are you thinking about running a marathon or half marathon? Setting a marathon goal pace is incredibly important for a successful race. In this podcast, I’ll dive into the importance of setting a marathon pace goal, the art of mastering it, setting realistic goals for yourself, pacing charts and everything in-between. Setting a pace goal is not just about picking a random number. It can significantly impact your performance, training and overall race...

Today's episode is all about maximizing our efforts in the gym and breaking through any strength training plateaus! We first chat about what is the mind to muscle connection, its benefits, as well as some misconceptions. Then delve into advance training techniques to up the intensity during out workouts if you're an avid gym-goer (whether at home or at the gym!). www.trainmk.com/links @melissa_kendter

Muscle soreness 101. The breakdown of muscle whether running or strength training is what tells the body build it back stronger, and while we know that workouts from running to strength training are key to good health and progressing our fitness, the post workout muscle soreness can make us rethink our entire plan. So today we delve into why our muscles get sore in the first place, to what extent is it normal and tips to help minimize and alleviate muscle...

Simple tips to help you succeed as a new runner! There are no 'insider secrets,' just a few simple strategies that can help anyone looking to get started and stay consistent in the sport of running. Many people take on too much too soon and get burnt out, injured, or fall into the comparison trap, then end up not running at all. But that won’t be you! Follow these beginner running tips to start running, achieve your goals, avoid injury and enjoy your miles!...

Today we delve into some key ways to recover after a long run. Long runs are no doubt a crucial part of your training plan. The miles are important, but recovering well from the work is key to continue training well.  ⁠⁠www.trainmk.com/links⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/melissa_kendter/⁠

After a recent poll on my Ig, I took the top 3 questions to take a deeper dive into during today's episode. We first get into how to hit faster paces and get faster at the longer distances with running, the ideal protein in-take and how to dress appropriately during the colder weather months for running (breaking down various temperatures). www.trainmk.com @melissa_kendter

Today's episode is all about running shoe rotation and why it's a must for your training. We'll get into exactly what it is and the benefits such as: lowering your injury risk, makes your shoes last longer and optimizes your performance in each run (and race!). Ig: @melissa_kendter Website: www.trainmk.com

What is base-building and what are the benefits of it in regards to your running? If you’re looking to improve your overall fitness or race performance, one of the most important things you can do is build a good running base. Base building is the foundation of aerobic fitness, and it’s a key part of any race training program. In today's episode, we delve into the art and science of base building, unlocking the secrets that will have your next training cycle feeling better than...

What happens when you get injured, lose functional capacity, or burn out on a repetitive program that was suppose to help you get the body composition results you wanted?  Or maybe it has gotten you the body goals you wanted, but now your burnt out or lost functional capacity in life, and are no longer able to sustain it? What unfortunately happens is you lose the progress you made because you sacrificed fun, variety, and most importantly, moving in ways that are satisfying and beneficial  in...

If you’ve been on your fitness journey for some time, it’s likely you have experienced an obstacle to your training in one way, shape or form. That's life, it's normal and it happens. But a setback does not need to derail your entire fitness journey. Think of a setback as a time to grow, build mental toughness and to learn about your mind and body. The beauty of fitness is that its multifaceted and we can adapt to the new changes (and challenges) that have come our way. 

In today's episode we chat about nutrition for runner's and hybrid athlete's and the importance of eating quality food, getting sufficient nutrients and how the "best" way of eating, is the way that works best for YOUR body. Your nutrition needs as an endurance athlete are different from that of a sedentary person. Some topics in order: Are you eating enough nutrient dense foods to help the body repair? Are you eating enough calories to support your workouts? Do you need to eat right...

Fat loss and what you need to know. First, we differentiate between fat loss and weight loss, then we get into adopting healthy sustainable lifestyle habits that will support your healthy living; afterwards, we jump into the scientific research for fat loss: calories, nutrients, strength training, cardio and everything in-between, and then finish off the episode by debunking some fat loss myths. Remember, there's no quick fixes, there's no magic pill, just behavioral & lifestyle...

In today's episode we talk about everything you need to know in regards to the marathon taper; what it is, why it is important and how it can be implemented. Tapering is one of the most essential components of any marathon training plan, but it can also be one of the trickiest to incorporate. Marathon taper is the time where your body gets a chance to adapt to all of the hard work that you’ve poured months into doing.

Let's chat about the different speed workouts and run workouts to elevate your running performance! If you want to get fitter, faster, stronger, then you must put in the appropriate work. In today's episode, we're going to be talking about the best run workouts to improve your running fitness and ideas on how to incorporate them, from beginners to intermediate and advance.

On today's episode we first chat about behavior change and how it can impact out fitness journey, then we dovetail into movement for our overall well-being as well as the difference between movement and exercise.

What if I told you that taking a step back and intentionally reducing your training load (volume) could actually lead to greater gains and improved performance, especially while training for endurance event. Today we are going to start by talking about what cut back weeks are in running, as well as, how and why you should incorporate them appropriately into your training plan. We also touch on what they are NOT. Then we delve into what are STRIDES, how, when and WHY every runner should...

Are you ready to take your running game to the next level? Whether you’re a seasoned marathoner or just starting your journey as a runner, honing your running form is key to unlocking your true potential www.trainmk.com

Today we are delving into what "diet culture" is, the toxicity of it, the harmful lies around it, but then we jump into how we can reframe and shift our mindset, as well as, shift the standards to live more optimally for us as individuals www.trainmk.com

Do you feel like you have to be doing exactly what "person X" is promoting, even though you are not a fan of that type of fitness? In this podcast, we're going to briefly touch on finding your fitness game changer for long-term success in YOUR fitness journey, as well as the fact that you CAN get fit doing multiple types of fitness, especially when you enjoy it. However, the bulk of this episode is dedicated to optimizing recovery for improved fitness. This is not going to be your typically...

These were topics polled from the community to be discussed: should you eat after a run, tips on how to stay safe and feel safe on a run, as well as training through mental fatigue and tips on how to keep going when training gets HARD. www.trainmk.com 1:03 - post run fueling 3:21 - running safety tips 11:58 - tips to conquer mental blocks during training

This isn't your normal body comp chat! Delving into what body composition is, how to maximize your efforts for YOU, how exercise selection impacts your goals and what to focus on as endurance athletes and runners. www.trainmk.com

Let's talk about running shoes! This is the most widely question I get asked. Have you ever walked into a running store and been intimidated and overwhelmed? Every runner is advised to go to a running shoe store to get "properly fitted for a pair of running shoes..." but why and what does that mean? In this episode we briefly dive into different running shoes and break down the certain types, shoe rotation, general terminology and more. www.trainmk.com