Episodes

  • In this month's Instagram Live replay w/ Coach Will Benitez he talks through how he navigates winter training. The winter can be tough -- cold weather, travel, etc. so Coach Will gives his thoughts on how he combats that in this month's episode! Coach Will is our on-site nutrition coach with RunDoyen and happens to run our monthly Instagram Live chats! Will is a professional Nutritionist who has worked with Olympic runners and he's ready to help you fine tune your diet for optimized energy, recovery and general health throughout training.

    Connect with Coach Will Benitez:
    https://www.rundoyen.com/coaching-services/nutrition-coaching/

    Check out RunDoyen if you are looking for a World Class Expert Run Coach to help you crush your running goals: https://www.rundoyen.com/

    If you aren't quite ready for a Run Coach, check out the Doyen Dashers Program:
    https://www.rundoyen.com/dashers/

    Follow @RunDoyen for IG Live sessions:
    https://www.instagram.com/rundoyen/

    Join the Next Level Running Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nextlevelrunning

    Questions for me:
    https://www.rundoyen.com/running-coaches/jacob-phillips/

  • It's the holiday season, so this month, we are talking about running and training while traveling. Whether for work or pleasure, training on vacation can be difficult to fine tune, but this month David and his wife Dana, join us to talk through their tips and tricks to keep the good runs coming.

    Check out RunDoyen if you are looking for a World Class Expert Run Coach to help you crush your running goals: https://www.rundoyen.com/

    If you aren't quite ready for a Run Coach, check out the Doyen Dashers Program:
    https://www.rundoyen.com/dashers/

    Join the Next Level Running Facebook Group:
    https://www.facebook.com/groups/nextlevelrunning

    Follow @RunDoyen for IG Live sessions:
    https://www.instagram.com/rundoyen/

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  • Marathon season is upon us with Chicago earlier this month, New York next week, and the winter and spring marathons approaching! If you want to get faster over the marathon there might be one key element you are missing: Speed work! In this month's episode we are chatting about adding in 'speed work' to your marathon training regiment and what that might look like for you!

    You can connect with me here:
    https://www.rundoyen.com/running-coaches/jacob-phillips/

    Check out RunDoyen if you are looking for a World Class Expert Run Coach to help you crush your running goals: https://www.rundoyen.com/

    If you aren't quite ready for a Run Coach, check out the Doyen Dashers Program:
    https://www.rundoyen.com/dashers/

    Join the Next Level Running Facebook Group:
    https://www.facebook.com/groups/nextlevelrunning

    Follow @RunDoyen for IG Live sessions:
    https://www.instagram.com/rundoyen/

  • Coach Will Benitez is back with his monthly Instagram Live interview and this month it is with Coach Carrie (Verdon) Ellwood. Coach Will and Carry discuss optimizing the little things to elevate your training. If you are looking to take your running to the next level this is a great listen!

    Connect with Coach Carrie (Verdon) Ellwood:
    https://www.rundoyen.com/running-coaches/carrie-verdon/

    Connect with Coach Will Benitez:
    https://www.rundoyen.com/coaching-services/nutrition-coaching/

    Check out RunDoyen if you are looking for a World Class Expert Run Coach to help you crush your running goals: https://www.rundoyen.com/

    If you aren't quite ready for a Run Coach, check out the Doyen Dashers Program:
    https://www.rundoyen.com/dashers/

    Follow @RunDoyen for IG Live sessions:
    https://www.instagram.com/rundoyen/

    Join the Next Level Running Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nextlevelrunning

    Questions for me:
    https://www.rundoyen.com/running-coaches/jacob-phillips/

  • September for the Next Level Running Podcast has been all about the Long Run w/ Coach Olivia Pratt! In our full form podcast earlier this month Coach Olivia walked us through the role that the long run plays in marathon training. Here with our Instagram Live Replay and Coach Will Benitez the talk is about nutrition with the long run! This is another great conversation for those looking to jump into marathon training or implement the long run into your training!

    Connect with Coach Olivia Pratt:
    https://www.rundoyen.com/running-coaches/olivia-pratt/

    Connect with Coach Will Benitez:
    https://www.rundoyen.com/coaching-services/nutrition-coaching/

    Check out RunDoyen if you are looking for a World Class Expert Run Coach to help you crush your running goals: https://www.rundoyen.com/

    If you aren't quite ready for a Run Coach, check out the Doyen Dashers Program:
    https://www.rundoyen.com/dashers/

    Follow @RunDoyen for IG Live sessions:
    https://www.instagram.com/rundoyen/

    Join the Next Level Running Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nextlevelrunning

    Questions for me:
    https://www.rundoyen.com/running-coaches/jacob-phillips/

  • In this month's episode of The Next Level Running Podcast we have Coach Olivia Pratt discussing the Long Run and it's roll in Marathon Training. Coach Olivia is no stranger to the marathon or the long run, as she is a US Olympic Trials Qualifier in the Marathon and boasts a personal best of 2:34 from Chicago in 2022. Coach Olivia runs professional for the Hansons-Brooks and is a 3-time US Olympic Trials Qualifier (2 x 10K, 1 x Marathon). This was a fun conversation that I hope you will enjoy!

    Connect with Coach Olivia Pratt:
    https://www.rundoyen.com/running-coaches/olivia-pratt/

    Check out RunDoyen if you are looking for a World Class Expert Run Coach to help you crush your running goals: https://www.rundoyen.com/

    If you aren't quite ready for a Run Coach, check out the Doyen Dashers Program:
    https://www.rundoyen.com/dashers/

    Follow @RunDoyen for IG Live sessions:
    https://www.instagram.com/rundoyen/

    Join the Next Level Running Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nextlevelrunning

    Questions for me:
    https://www.rundoyen.com/running-coaches/jacob-phillips/

  • In this month's Instagram Live Replay we have host Will Benitez and Coach Patrick Cunniff talking about Fall racing considerations! Coach Patrick is no stranger to the Next Level Running Podcast and has been involved in running for over 40 years!

    Connect with Coach Patrick (today's guest):
    https://www.rundoyen.com/running-coaches/patrick-cunniff/

    Check out RunDoyen if you are looking for a World Class Expert Run Coach to help you crush your running goals: https://www.rundoyen.com/

    If you aren't quite ready for a Run Coach, check out the Doyen Dashers Program:
    https://www.rundoyen.com/dashers/

    Follow @RunDoyen for IG Live sessions:
    https://www.instagram.com/rundoyen/

    Join the Next Level Running Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nextlevelrunning

    Questions for me:
    https://www.rundoyen.com/running-coaches/jacob-phillips/


  • In this month's episode of the Next Level Running Podcast, I sit down with new RunDoyen Coach Sean Henning. Coach Sean is a veteran NCAA coach with 15+ years leading collegiate programs. We hear about Coach Sean's background, coaching philosophy and chat all things setting goals, establishing discipline, and the role that passion plays in your pursuits!

    Check out RunDoyen if you are looking for a World Class Expert Run Coach to help you crush your running goals: https://www.rundoyen.com/

    If you aren't quite ready for a Run Coach, check out the Doyen Dashers Program:
    https://www.rundoyen.com/dashers/

    Connect with Coach Sean here:
    https://www.rundoyen.com/running-coaches/sean-henning/

    Questions for me:
    https://www.rundoyen.com/running-coaches/jacob-phillips/

    Join the Next Level Running Facebook Group:
    https://www.facebook.com/groups/nextlevelrunning

    Follow @RunDoyen for IG Live sessions:
    https://www.instagram.com/rundoyen/

  • In this month's Instagram Live Replay we have host Will Benitez and Coach TJ Garlatz. And the topic is summer base training -- whether you have a race in the fall, or you just want to make sure you are training right this summer, give this one a listen.

    You can connect with Coach TJ here:
    https://www.rundoyen.com/running-coaches/tj-garlatz/

    Connect with Coach Will Benitez:
    https://www.rundoyen.com/coaching-services/nutrition-coaching/

    Join the Next Level Running Facebook Group:
    https://www.facebook.com/groups/nextlevelrunning

    Follow @RunDoyen for IG Live sessions:
    https://www.instagram.com/rundoyen/

    Check out RunDoyen if you are looking for a World Class Expert Run Coach to help you crush your running goals: https://www.rundoyen.com/

    If you aren't quite ready for a Run Coach, check out the Doyen Dashers Program:
    https://www.rundoyen.com/dashers/

  • In this special episode of the Next Level Running Podcast, I sit down with guest Santiago Salem, a RunDoyen client and self proclaimed recreational runner! Santiago started his marathon path by running 5:50, 'dragging himself across the line', and has recently run under 2:45 at the 2023 California International Marathon! This is a great conversation on what it takes to breakthrough mental and physical barriers and how to take your running to the next level!

    Check out RunDoyen if you are looking for a World Class Expert Run Coach to help you crush your running goals: https://www.rundoyen.com/

    If you aren't quite ready for a Run Coach, check out the Doyen Dashers Program:
    https://www.rundoyen.com/dashers/

    Questions for me:
    https://www.rundoyen.com/running-coaches/jacob-phillips/

    Santiago's Podcast: Running - El Podcast (Spanish):
    https://open.spotify.com/show/63XDWjDx9rqwiJhu2wpy6V

    Join the Next Level Running Facebook Group:
    https://www.facebook.com/groups/nextlevelrunning

    Follow @RunDoyen for IG Live sessions:
    https://www.instagram.com/rundoyen/

  • The summer time is when Champions are made for the Fall Cross Country season! So, as we dive into summer, that is what we are talking about on this month's episode of The Next Level Running Podcast! I've been a head coach for Cross Country at the NCAA level for 20 years now and on this episode I talk through what I believe your summer should look like if you are preparing for a high school or collegiate Cross Country season!

    You can connect with me here:
    https://www.rundoyen.com/running-coaches/jacob-phillips/

    Check out RunDoyen if you are looking for a World Class Expert Run Coach to help you crush your running goals: https://www.rundoyen.com/

    If you aren't quite ready for a Run Coach, check out the Doyen Dashers Program:
    https://www.rundoyen.com/dashers/

    Join the Next Level Running Facebook Group:
    https://www.facebook.com/groups/nextlevelrunning

    Follow @RunDoyen for IG Live sessions:
    https://www.instagram.com/rundoyen/

  • In this month's episode of The Next Level Running Podcast we have new RunDoyen coach Dave Berdan. Coach Dave is a 2-time winner of the Baltimore Marathon and has coached at pretty much any level you can think of -- middle school, high school, college, adult runners, etc. In this episode we hear all about Coach Dave's running background, coaching influences, and what he's learned along the way! This was a great free-form conversation with lots of little nuggets of advice throughout for any coach or runner! I can't wait to get Coach Dave back on the podcast in the future!

    Check out RunDoyen if you are looking for a World Class Expert Run Coach to help you crush your running goals: https://www.rundoyen.com/

    If you aren't quite ready for a Run Coach, check out the Doyen Dashers Program:
    https://www.rundoyen.com/dashers/

    Connect with Coach Dave here:
    https://www.rundoyen.com/running-coaches/dave-berdan/

    Questions for me:
    https://www.rundoyen.com/running-coaches/jacob-phillips/

    Join the Next Level Running Facebook Group:
    https://www.facebook.com/groups/nextlevelrunning

    Follow @RunDoyen for IG Live sessions:
    https://www.instagram.com/rundoyen/

  • In this month's Instagram Live Replay we have RunDoyen Nutrition Coach Will Benitez doing a Q&A about all things running nutrition! Coach Will is a professional Nutritionist focused on helping runners optimize their nutrition for improved energy, recovery, and health! If you are looking to crush your nutrition goals, look no further than Coach Will.

    Connect with Coach Will Benitez:
    https://www.rundoyen.com/coaching-services/nutrition-coaching/

    Join the Next Level Running Facebook Group:
    https://www.facebook.com/groups/nextlevelrunning

    Follow @RunDoyen for IG Live sessions:
    https://www.instagram.com/rundoyen/

    Follow Coach Will Benitez (On Pace Wellness) here:
    www.instagram.com/onpacewellness/

    Check out RunDoyen if you are looking for a World Class Expert Run Coach to help you crush your running goals: https://www.rundoyen.com/

    If you aren't quite ready for a Run Coach, check out the Doyen Dashers Program:
    https://www.rundoyen.com/dashers/


  • In this month's Instagram Live Replay Coach Will Benitez and I discuss what the recovery looks like after racing a marathon! What happens after the marathon? Do you rest, do you keep running, do you run another race? This conversation goes into detail about what to do post-marathon!

    Connect with me (Coach Jacob) here:
    https://www.rundoyen.com/running-coaches/jacob-phillips/

    Connect with Coach Will here:
    https://www.rundoyen.com/coaching-services/nutrition-coaching/

    Join the Next Level Running Facebook Group:
    https://www.facebook.com/groups/nextlevelrunning

    Follow @RunDoyen for IG Live sessions:
    https://www.instagram.com/rundoyen/

    Follow Coach Will Benitez (On Pace Wellness) here:
    www.instagram.com/onpacewellness/

    Check out RunDoyen if you are looking for a World Class Expert Run Coach to help you crush your running goals: https://www.rundoyen.com/

    If you aren't quite ready for a Run Coach, check out the Doyen Dashers Program:
    https://www.rundoyen.com/dashers/

  • In this month's episode of the podcast I have the pleasure of sitting down with RunDoyen Client Kim Mantle! She has an amazing and inspirational story that speaks to the power of pressing on and putting one foot in front of the other! This was an awesome conversation! We also talk through Kim's experience as a client of RunDoyen; she is currently coached by Lindsay Flanagan, one of our world class expert run coaches at RunDoyen! If you want to be inspired then this is a great episode for you!

    Connect with Coach Lindsay Flanagan here:
    https://www.rundoyen.com/running-coaches/lindsay-flanagan/

    Join the Next Level Running Facebook Group:
    https://www.facebook.com/groups/nextlevelrunning

    Follow @RunDoyen for IG Live sessions:
    https://www.instagram.com/rundoyen/

    Check out RunDoyen if you are looking for a World Class Expert Run Coach to help you crush your running goals: https://www.rundoyen.com/

    If you aren't quite ready for a Run Coach, check out the Doyen Dashers Program:
    https://www.rundoyen.com/dashers/

  • In this month's Instagram Live Replay edition of the Next Level Running Podcast Coach Simone Plourde joins Will Benitez to talk about the power and importance of consistency! Coach Simone is one of our newest coaches here at RunDoyen! She currently runs professionally for Nike and believes in the power of the day-to-day! In this episode she talks about how consistency is key!

    Connect with Coach Simone here:
    https://www.rundoyen.com/running-coaches/simone-plourde/

    Connect with Coach Will here:
    https://www.rundoyen.com/coaching-services/nutrition-coaching/

    Join the Next Level Running Facebook Group:
    https://www.facebook.com/groups/nextlevelrunning

    Follow @RunDoyen for IG Live sessions:
    https://www.instagram.com/rundoyen/

    Follow Coach Will Benitez (On Pace Wellness) here:
    www.instagram.com/onpacewellness/

    Check out RunDoyen if you are looking for a World Class Expert Run Coach to help you crush your running goals: https://www.rundoyen.com/

    If you aren't quite ready for a Run Coach, check out the Doyen Dashers Program:
    https://www.rundoyen.com/dashers/

  • This month Coach Patrick Cunniff joins The Next Level Running Podcast to discuss all things Boston Marathon! The 128th running of the Boston Marathon will take place on Monday, April 15th and so we've got the full rundown to get you ready and excited for this year's running! Coach Patrick ran Boston in 2003 and shares some insight from being a New Englander and some great stories about the Boston Marathon, as well as some insight on how to train for and prepare for the race!

    Check out RunDoyen if you are looking for a World Class Expert Run Coach to help you crush your running goals: https://www.rundoyen.com/

    If you aren't quite ready for a Run Coach, check out the Doyen Dashers Program:
    https://www.rundoyen.com/dashers/

    Join the Next Level Running Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nextlevelrunning

    Connect with Coach Patrick (today's guest):
    https://www.rundoyen.com/running-coaches/patrick-cunniff/

    Follow @RunDoyen for IG Live sessions:
    https://www.instagram.com/rundoyen/

  • This is part two of my our 2-part conversation with RunDoyen Coach Mark Hadley! Last month Coach Mark and I chatted about training the youth runner, well, today we are back to chat about training the masters runner! A masters runner is anyone over the age of 40, and while there are some differences between the training of a youth and masters runner, there are also some major similarities. Coach Mark and I discuss all of this in this month's episode!

    Check out RunDoyen if you are looking for a World Class Expert Run Coach to help you crush your running goals: https://www.rundoyen.com/

    If you aren't quite ready for a Run Coach, check out the Doyen Dashers Program:
    https://www.rundoyen.com/dashers/

    Contact Coach Mark Hadley here:
    https://www.rundoyen.com/running-coaches/mark-hadley/

    Questions for me:
    https://www.rundoyen.com/running-coaches/jacob-phillips/

    Join the Next Level Running Facebook Group:
    https://www.facebook.com/groups/nextlevelrunning

    Follow @RunDoyen for IG Live sessions:
    https://www.instagram.com/rundoyen/

  • In this month's Instagram Live Replay edition of the Next Level Running Podcast Will Benitez sits down with Coach Emily Venters for an important topic that doesn't often get discussed! Coach Emily is a relatively new coach at RunDoyen and so it was good to hear her story about where she comes from and the role that identity plays within and outside of running.

    Connect with Coach Emily here:
    https://www.rundoyen.com/running-coaches/emily-venters/

    Connect with Coach Will here:
    https://www.rundoyen.com/coaching-services/nutrition-coaching/

    Join the Next Level Running Facebook Group:
    https://www.facebook.com/groups/nextlevelrunning

    Follow @RunDoyen for IG Live sessions:
    https://www.instagram.com/rundoyen/

    Follow Coach Will Benitez (On Pace Wellness) here:
    www.instagram.com/onpacewellness/

    Check out RunDoyen if you are looking for a World Class Expert Run Coach to help you crush your running goals: https://www.rundoyen.com/

    If you aren't quite ready for a Run Coach, check out the Doyen Dashers Program:
    https://www.rundoyen.com/dashers/



  • We’ve got a special US Olympic Trials episode for you today! The 2024 US Olympic Team Marathon Trials are on Saturday, February 3rd and we’re going to give a quick rundown of the RunDoyen Coaches who will be toeing the line, as well as my thoughts on the field, the course, the weather, and how the race might play out!

    Check out the US Olympic Team Marathon Trials website for info on the athletes, the course, qualifications, and more! The journey to Paris starts here: https://www.orlando2024trials.com/

    Coach Nico Montanez Bio (currently ranked 12th in the USA):

    https://www.rundoyen.com/running-coaches/nico-montanez/

    Coach Lindsay Flanagan Bio (currently ranked 11th in the USA):

    https://www.rundoyen.com/running-coaches/lindsay-flanagan/

    Coach Tara Welling Bio:

    https://www.rundoyen.com/running-coaches/tara-welling/

    Coach Carrie Verdon Bio:

    https://www.rundoyen.com/running-coaches/carrie-verdon/

    Coach Makena Morley Bio:

    https://www.rundoyen.com/running-coaches/makena-morley/

    Check out RunDoyen if you are looking for a World Class Expert Run Coach to help you crush your running goals: https://www.rundoyen.com/

    If you aren't quite ready for a Run Coach, check out the Doyen Dashers Program:

    https://www.rundoyen.com/dashers/

    Questions for me:

    https://www.rundoyen.com/running-coaches/jacob-phillips/

    Join the Next Level Running Facebook Group:

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/nextlevelrunning

    Follow @RunDoyen for IG Live sessions:

    https://www.instagram.com/rundoyen/