In the newest episode of The Running Explained Podcast, Coach Elisabeth is joined (for the fifth time) by Dr. Marie Witt, a strength coach for runners and doctor of physical therapy, to tackle one of the most persistent issues in the sport: why runners get injured during training, and what critical factors we’ve been overlooking.

In the latest episode of The Running Explained Podcast, Coach Elisabeth chats with Jonathan Levitt, podcast host of For The Long Run and founder of Long Run Labs about his personal journey into the sport and the broader evolution of running culture.

Doping scandals aren’t new, but this feels different. Ruth Chepng’etich’s suspension after running the fastest women’s marathon in history marks a new chapter in our sport’s long struggle with integrity. And it’s not a good one.

In this special redux episode of The Running Explained Podcast, Coach Elisabeth revisits one of her earliest and most impactful conversations with registered dietitian Cortney Berling. Together, they explore the basics of running nutrition before, during, and after a run, and how it significantly impacts performance, recovery, and overall enjoyment of the sport.

In this new episode of The Running Explained Podcast, Coach Elisabeth talks with Dr. Logan Sherman, a sports chiropractor and sub-elite marathoner, about the connection between running, recovery, and sleep.

Had a workout that made you question everything? One bad run doesn’t mean your training is ruined—it just means you’re human. Here’s how to shake it off, move the hell on, and rebuild your confidence the right way.

Inconsistent pacing isn’t just annoying—it’s inefficient. This new study shows how fluctuating your effort, even if your average pace looks fine, leads to greater fatigue and worse performance. Learn how steady effort (not perfect splits) is the key to better training, stronger races, and smarter running.

In this episode of the Running Explained podcast, Coach Elisabeth breaks down the science of training load and how understanding it can significantly improve running performance and reduce injury risk.