Episodes

  • Thanksgiving holiday brings with it family, friends and FOOD! Adopting a plant-based lifestyle is full of health and performance benefits, but it can also be challenging those first years, as you learn how to incorporate your way of eating into a lifetime of old habits.

    In episode 35 of the Running on Carbs Podcast, Coach Val shares with you her first attempt at a plant-based Thanksgiving and what she’s learned in the 7 years since. With a little preparation and planning you’ll have time for the morning 5k Turkey Trot and the Thanksgiving feast!

    Have a very Happy Thanksgiving and run your best life…on carbs!

    Need help creating a supportive nutrition plan and running program to support your training and fitness goals?

    Schedule a no-obligation, 20-minute strategy call with Coach Val to discuss your individual training and plant-based nutrition questions. Pick a date for your call here: https://runningoncarbs.hbportal.co/public/6614a8d9a027ad001f10db35

    FREE Plant-Based Meal Prep Weekly Planner DOWNLOAD NOW

    Resources mentioned in this episode:

    Vegan Instant Pot Pumpkin Lasagna Soup

    https://rainbowplantlife.com/instant-pot-pumpkin-lasagna-soup/

    Stuffed Roasted Butternut Squash

    https://itdoesnttastelikechicken.com/stuffed-roasted-butternut-squash/

    The Best Stuffed Mushrooms Ever

    https://highvibelifestyle.com/the-best-stuffed-mushrooms-ever/

    Vegan Cheesecake Recipe

    https://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/vegan-cheesecake-recipe/

    Maple Balsamic Brussels Sprouts and Cranberries

    https://www.runninginaskirt.com/brussels-sprouts-for-thanksgiving-brussels-sprouts-and-cranberries/

    Cinnamon Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Cranberries

    https://www.littlebitsof.com/cinnamon-roasted-cranberries/

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    Music by BoDleasons (Wings of Your Freedom) from Pixabay

  • Meal prep isn’t just for busy workweeks; it’s a powerful tool for runners who want to fuel for energy, power and injury prevention!

    In episode 34 of the Running on Carbs Podcast, we’re diving into 10 effective meal prep tips that busy plant-based runners can use to stay on track no matter what their training or life schedule looks like.

    Coach Val breaks down how meal prep saves time, makes it easier to stick to a healthy diet, and helps prevent the dreaded ‘hangry runner syndrome.’ Plus, you’ll learn how effective planning ensures you’re getting the nutrients and balance you need to support your training goals. Whether you’re new to meal prep or looking for fresh ideas, tune in to discover simple strategies that can elevate your plant-based running journey!

    FREE Plant-Based Meal Prep Weekly Planner DOWNLOAD NOW

    It’s not too late to join Coach Val in the Running on Carbs World Vegan Month Pledge. Click this link to TAKE THE PLEDGE

    Replace 1 meal each day with 100% plant-based ingredients. It’s easier than you think! Plus, you’ll receive tips, recipes and encouragement all month long to give you the support you need for success.

    Resources mentioned in this episode:

    Macrofactor

    AnyList

    Need help creating a supportive nutrition plan and running program to support your training and fitness goals?

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    Music by BoDleasons (Wings of Your Freedom) from Pixabay

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  • Return to racing following a serious injury is more than just gratifying; it’s a redemption of the soul.

    From crutches to finish line, episode 33 recounts Coach Val’s training for this redemption half marathon following her femoral neck stress fracture just one year earlier.

    Hear how she trained differently for this race than previous races and the full race recap of the beautiful Santa Barbara Half Marathon.

    It’s not too late to join Coach Val in the Running on Carbs World Vegan Month Pledge.

    Click this link to TAKE THE PLEDGE

    Replace 1 meal each day with 100% plant-based ingredients. It’s easier than you think! Plus, you’ll receive tips, recipes and encouragement all month long to give you the support you need for success.

    Need help creating a structured periodized running plan to support your training and fitness goals?

    Schedule a no-obligation, 20-minute strategy call with Coach Val to discuss your individual training and plant-based nutrition questions. Pick a date for your call here: https://runningoncarbs.hbportal.co/public/6614a8d9a027ad001f10db35

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    Music by BoDleasons (Wings of Your Freedom) from Pixabay

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  • You’ve trained hard for months and you’re nearing the final weeks leading up to your race. How do you get to the finish line in tip-top athletic shape? You back off your training.

    What?!

    Yep, that’s right. You taper back your overall volume and prepare your body for the hardest work to date…the RACE!

    In episode 32, Coach Val takes you through the taper weeks from nutrition to strength training. She talks about what to do during a taper, and what not to do. Follow these tips and you’ll be running strong come race day!

    In this episode, Coach Val kicks off the November 1st launch of the Running on Carbs World Vegan Month Pledge.

    Click this link to TAKE THE PLEDGE

    Replace 1 meal each day with 100% plant-based ingredients. It’s easier than you think! Plus, you’ll receive tips, recipes and encouragement all month long to give you the support you need for success.

    Need help creating a structured periodized running plan to support your training and fitness goals?

    Schedule a no-obligation, 20-minute strategy call with Coach Val to discuss your individual training and plant-based nutrition questions. Pick a date for your call here: https://runningoncarbs.hbportal.co/public/6614a8d9a027ad001f10db35

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    Music by BoDleasons (Wings of Your Freedom) from Pixabay

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  • Are you tired of the constant injury cycle? Are you continuously training but not seeing your paces increase or your endurance improve?

    It may be that you haven’t taken the birds eye view of your training structure, so you’re missing vital elements that will help you reach your goals. Periodized training plans can be structured to train for a race, recover and build strength, set a PR or simply ensure you’re not overtraining on your way to an injury.

    In episode 31, Coach Val takes you through the structure of a periodized training program. She breaks down the elements of a plan and how to use it to train for a race or keep you on track all year long. There is a time to train and a time to recover, but without a periodized plan it’s hard to tell if you’re coming or going.

    Need help creating a structured periodized running plan to support your training and fitness goals?

    Schedule a no-obligation, 20-minute strategy call with Coach Val to discuss your individual training and plant-based nutrition questions. Pick a date for your call here: https://runningoncarbs.hbportal.co/public/6614a8d9a027ad001f10db35

    October Apple Podcast Review Contest

    Enter the October drawing to win an 8-week customized training plan!! Please consider subscribing and sharing this podcast with other plant-based masters athletes who can use tips and encouragement. When you do, you’ll be entered to win an 8 week, customized training plan when you share a screenshot of the podcast episode and tag @Running.on.Carbs in your post. A new winner will be announced once a month.

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  • If you’re a runner, then inevitably you will find yourself staring down the barrel of a hard workout or race at some point.

    Running is simple but no one ever said it was easy. At some point a little voice in your head will tell you to stop, slow down or give up. Maybe you’re hitting new mileage distances that you’ve never run before or paces that you didn’t think were attainable. Then, when you least expect it, you start to hear that little voice in your head and your body starts to slow down, your heart rate quickens and you start down the path toward bonking.

    But wait!

    Someone in the crowd yells, “The finish line is around the corner!” As it comes into sight, you start to move faster. From somewhere in the ether, you find the energy pick up your pace and sprint to the final finish line. Where does that energy come from and how did you ever get to that low point in the first place with so much energy still left in reserves?

    In episode 30 of the Running on Carbs Podcast, Coach Val talks about the complex (and controversial) Central Governor Model of Fatigue and its impact on everything from mundane runs to marathons. She covers why the model has merit and where it’s lacking clarity. Most importantly, she covers how to use your understanding of the Central Governor during your next run to assess your own readiness, or if the Governor has your back.

    Need help creating a plant-based nutrition plan to support your training and fitness goals?

    Schedule a no-obligation, 20-minute strategy call with Coach Val to discuss your individual training and plant-based nutrition questions. Pick a date for your call here: https://runningoncarbs.hbportal.co/public/6614a8d9a027ad001f10db35

    October Apple Podcast Review Contest

    Enter the October drawing to win an 8-week customized training plan!! Please consider subscribing and sharing this podcast with other plant-based masters athletes who can use tips and encouragement. When you do, you’ll be entered to win an 8 week, customized training plan when you share a screenshot of the podcast episode and tag @Running.on.Carbs in your post. A new winner will be announced once a month.

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    Music by BoDleasons (Wings of Your Freedom) from Pixabay

    As mentioned in this episode:

    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4854881/

    https://www.polar.com/en/journal/central-governor-theory?srsltid=AfmBOorBcr-slzH9hsUBw23AQKrgnq4o5Z_V1A_6PhxaUsi159yGrgxM

    #Runningoncarbs #runcoach#run #womenwhorun#Plantbasedlifestyle #Plantbasedlife#Plantbasedrunner #plantbasedcoach#Runner #Running #veganrunner#healthyrunner #strengthforrunners#Marathontraining #Halfmarathontraining#5ktraining #Runfuel #runningtips#Runningmotivation #Runninglife#onlinerunningcoach #Runwithsoul

  • Let’s talk about protein…what plant-based nutritional recovery plan would be complete without it?

    Athletes (and the general public alike) are fascinated with this macronutrient. Its grams are plastered in big letters on the front of food packages, added to bars, cereals and drinks and coveted in a way that would make a person think that protein is in short supply in natural foods.

    How much protein does a runner actually need every day? Are all of these bars and powders really necessary? And, are you relegated to beans and tofu as your primary source of protein for the rest of your life?

    In episode 29 of the Running on Carbs Podcast, Coach Val discusses what the science says about protein requirements and how those recommendations relate to the endurance runner. She also covers the topic of bioavailability of protein and its relationship to a plant-based diet. So, the next time someone asks you, where do you get your protein, you’ll be prepared with far more than beans and tofu.

    Need help creating a plant-based nutrition plan to support your training and fitness goals?

    Schedule a no-obligation, 20-minute strategy call with Coach Val to discuss your individual training and plant-based nutrition questions. Pick a date for your call here: https://runningoncarbs.hbportal.co/public/6614a8d9a027ad001f10db35

    October Apple Podcast Review Contest

    Enter the October drawing to win an 8-week customized training plan!! Please consider subscribing and sharing this podcast with other plant-based masters athletes who can use tips and encouragement. When you do, you’ll be entered to win an 8 week, customized training plan when you share a screenshot of the podcast episode and tag @Running.on.Carbs in your post. A new winner will be announced once a month.

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  • Running after 40 doesn’t have to be hard! In episode 28, Coach Val explores her 8 essential tips for novice runners over 40 to stay healthy and strong while starting out on their running journey. From the importance of regular strength training. to gradually building up to longer races without overloading your body, these insights provide a roadmap for sustainable running well after your 40’s.

    Need help creating a training plan for your running and fitness goals?

    Schedule a no-obligation, 20-minute strategy call with Coach Val to discuss your individual training questions. Pick a date for your call here: https://runningoncarbs.hbportal.co/public/6614a8d9a027ad001f10db35

    October Apple Podcast Review Contest

    Enter the October drawing to win an 8-week customized training plan!! Please consider subscribing and sharing this podcast with other plant-based masters athletes who can use tips and encouragement. When you do, you’ll be entered to win an 8 week, customized training plan when you share a screenshot of the podcast episode and tag @Running.on.Carbs in your post. A new winner will be announced once a month.

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  • What keeps a runner moving? It’s the (simple) carbs! Of course, hydration plays a key role, as well. But, without the right nutrition, energy wanes. Muscles tire. Performance suffers. Energy gels are a primary, preferred fuel source for many runners due to their ease of use, convenience and efficiency.

    Not all gels are created equal—especially when it comes to being tummy-friendly while still delivering on the nutritional boost your body needs for top performance. Tune in to episode 27 of the Running on Carbs Podcast as Coach Val reviews 9 popular gels (plus a bonus) to find the best vegan options for race day, training, or long runs.

    Download your Vegan Gel Comparison chart:

    https://mailchi.mp/running-on-carbs/2imypf46hx

    Download a comparison chart and nutritional breakdown for each of the gels reviewed in this episode including prices at the time of airing.

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    September Apple Podcast Review Contest

    Enter the September drawing to win an 8-week customized training plan!! Please consider subscribing and sharing this podcast with other plant-based masters athletes who can use tips and encouragement. When you do, you’ll be entered to win an 8 week, customized training plan when you share a screenshot of the podcast episode and tag @Running.on.Carbs in your post. A new winner will be announced once a month.

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  • What keeps a symphony of instruments from sounding like noise? It’s the space between the notes that makes the music. Without the intentional pauses, all the instruments just blend together in one big bundle of sound.

    No emotion. No intonation. Just noise.

    In episode 26 of the Running on Carbs Podcast, Coach Val shares her personal experience and takeaways from a recent Goddess Gathering she attended and how these types of events have a positive effect on running and life performance,

    and create the pause…between the notes.

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    https://mailchi.mp/running-on-carbs/plant-based-kitchen-essentials

    September Apple Podcast Review Contest

    Enter the September drawing to win an 8-week customized training plan!! Please consider subscribing and sharing this podcast with other plant-based masters athletes who can use tips and encouragement. When you do, you’ll be entered to win an 8 week, customized training plan when you share a screenshot of the podcast episode and tag @Running.on.Carbs in your post. A new winner will be announced once a month.

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  • My kindergarten teacher was awesome! She taught us all sorts of life lessons and people skills that translated well into daily life and carried me through to adulthood with a genuine foundation.

    We learned which side of stairs were the “up” side and which side were the “down”. We also learned how to be courteous to our classmates, take turns, cooperate on the playground and stand in a straight line (a very helpful skill at race start lines when hitting the porta-loo before the starting horn sounds).

    But, she didn’t teach me everything that I would need to be a gracious and thoughtful runner so, in this episode I’ll highlight some runner etiquette you may be wondering about.

    Is it impolite to pass other runners without waving?Can runners use the bike lane?What about running in groups?

    Fresh off my 10k tune-up race, I also share a race day recap and then I top off the episode with a bonus segment on racing etiquette, because you probably didn’t learn this in kindergarten either!

    Need help creating a training plan for your running and fitness goals?

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    Download your plant-based kitchen tool essentials list:

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    September Apple Podcast Review Contest

    Enter the September drawing to win an 8-week customized training plan!! Please consider subscribing and sharing this podcast with other plant-based masters athletes who can use tips and encouragement. When you do, you’ll be entered to win an 8 week, customized training plan when you share a screenshot of the podcast episode and tag @Running.on.Carbs in your post. A new winner will be announced once a month.

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  • You’ve trained for months, and you want to show up at the starting line of your race confident and prepared. What is the one thing you can do to hit the turbo boost button on your confidence gauge?

    Practice! And, I don’t just mean running. You actually have to practice the art and science of racing and the logistics that come with it.

    Like anything else in life, when we know what to expect, it takes the fear of the unknown out of the situation. Then, we are free to focus on our performance and live in the moment, rather than in our heads.

    In this episode, Coach Val talks about the importance of tune-up races and how to properly structure them into a training plan at any distance.

    Mentioned in this episode:

    https://runningintheusa.com/

    Need help creating a training plan for your running and fitness goals?

    Schedule a no-obligation, 20-minute call with Coach Val to discuss your individual training questions and see if coaching with Running on Carbs is right for you. Pick a date for your call here: https://runningoncarbs.hbportal.co/public/6614a8d9a027ad001f10db35

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    September Apple Podcast Review Contest

    Enter the September drawing to win an 8-week customized training plan!! Please consider subscribing and sharing this podcast with other plant-based masters athletes who can use tips and encouragement. When you do, you’ll be entered to win an 8 week, customized training plan when you share a screenshot of the podcast episode and tag @Running.on.Carbs in your post. A new winner will be announced once a month.

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  • You know that strength training will make you a stronger runner, but you can’t stand the gym. No problem!

    Ditch the gym and use these 10 simple pieces of equipment to make you a stronger, more durable runner without the hassle or expense of a gym membership.

    In this episode, Coach Val covers 10 foundational pieces of equipment that you can fit into almost any at-home workout space.

    Need help creating a strength plan for your running or fitness goals?

    Schedule a no-obligation, 20-minute call with Coach Val to discuss your personal training questions and see if coaching with Running on Carbs is right for you. Pick a date for your call here: https://runningoncarbs.hbportal.co/public/6614a8d9a027ad001f10db35

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    August Apple Podcast Review Contest

    Enter the August drawing to win an 8-week customized training plan!! Please consider subscribing and sharing this podcast with other plant-based masters athletes who can use tips and encouragement. When you do, you’ll be entered to win an 8 week, customized training plan when you share a screenshot of the podcast episode and tag @Running.on.Carbs in your post. A new winner will be announced once a month.

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  • Why is running good for you? If you answered that it develops fitness and builds a strong body, then you’re sorely mistaken. Although running certainly builds fitness, building strong bodies wouldn’t even make the list of most biomechanics specialist and physical therapists, according to the author of Running Rewired, Jay Dicharry.

    In this episode of Running on Carbs Podcast, Coach Val shares some differences between the first and second edition of the Running Rewired book by Jay Dicharry and how she incorporates the workouts into her training and the training plans of those she coaches.

    Mentioned in this episode:

    Running Rewired 2nd Edition, by Jay Dicharry on Amazon

    https://a.co/d/4gzxhXg

    Anatomy for Runners, by Jay Dicharry on Amazon

    https://a.co/d/194CoZC

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    August Apple Podcast Review Contest

    Enter the August drawing to win an 8-week customized training plan!! Please consider subscribing and sharing this podcast with other plant-based masters athletes who can use tips and encouragement. When you do, you’ll be entered to win an 8 week, customized training plan when you share a screenshot of the podcast episode and tag @Running.on.Carbs in your post. A new winner will be announced once a month.

    Schedule a no-obligation, 20-minute call with Coach Val to discuss your personal training questions and see if coaching with Running on Carbs is right for you. Pick a date for your call here: https://runningoncarbs.hbportal.co/public/6614a8d9a027ad001f10db35

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  • A plant-based kitchen looks like any other kitchen, but there are some essential tools that make eating a plant-based diet easier and more versatile.

    In this episode, Coach Val covers four essential kitchen tools that every plant-based kitchen needs to operate efficiently and easily. But, there are more kitchen tools you may want and need, so download all 9 kitchen tool essentials on the supplement list!

    Download your plant-based kitchen tool essentials list:

    https://mailchi.mp/running-on-carbs/plant-based-kitchen-essentials

    August Apple Podcast Review Contest

    Enter the August drawing to win an 8-week customized training plan!! Please consider subscribing and sharing this podcast with other plant-based masters athletes who can use tips and encouragement. When you do, you’ll be entered to win an 8 week, customized training plan when you share a screenshot of the podcast episode and tag @Running.on.Carbs in your post. A new winner will be announced once a month.

    Schedule a no-obligation, 20-minute call with Coach Val to discuss your personal training questions and see if coaching with Running on Carbs is right for you. Pick a date for your call here: https://runningoncarbs.hbportal.co/public/6614a8d9a027ad001f10db35

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  • Training for and running a half marathon is a goal for many runners. It’s an ideal distance; long enough to require training, challenging enough to see continuous improvement as you gain experience and fitness, yet short enough to recover in a manageable timeframe.

    The magic is all in the training and for busy professionals with full-time work and household responsibilities, fitting it all in can be a real trick.

    In this episode, Coach Val covers the fundamentals of half marathon training, time saving tips and mindset techniques to help you crush your next half marathon, all while keeping your schedule in check.

    August Apple Podcast Review Contest

    Enter the August drawing to win an 8-week customized training plan!! Please consider subscribing and sharing this podcast with other plant-based masters athletes who can use tips and encouragement. When you do, you’ll be entered to win an 8 week, customized training plan when you share a screenshot of the podcast episode and tag @Running.on.Carbs in your post. A new winner will be announced once a month.

    Order training plans on Final Surge: https://finalsurge.com/coach/RunningOnCarbs

    Schedule a no-obligation, 20-minute call with Coach Val to discuss your personal training questions and see if coaching with Running on Carbs is right for you. Pick a date for your call here: https://runningoncarbs.hbportal.co/public/6614a8d9a027ad001f10db35

    ANNOUNCING the Bashful Badass Virtual Run Club!! The BETA launch of the club is open now. Sign up for the interest list to receive details on the start date and founding member pricing.

    DM the word “BASHFUL” to @Running.on.Carbs on Instagram to get the registration link or click here to sign up now: https://mailchi.mp/running-on-carbs/bashful-badass-beta

    Build community with other like-minded, plant-based runners in a hybrid virtual-LIVE atmosphere.

    Founding members will lock in the one-time introductory price as a thank you for helping to shape and launch this unique virtual run club. Details available through the waitlist registration.

    Follow us on Instagram @Running.On.Carbs

    Join us on Facebook at Running on Carbs Coaching

    Watch on YouTube at Running on Carbs

    Music by BoDleasons (Wings of Your Freedom) from Pixabay

  • We’re celebrating for the second week in a row! This week, Coach Val is celebrating her 7-year Veganniversary, which is the anniversary of when she went vegan and adopted a plant-based lifestyle.

    There have been a lot of lessons learned in that time and she shares with the listeners and viewers what she’s learned and perspectives she’s gained through her experience.

    August Apple Podcast Review Contest

    Enter the August drawing to win an 8-week customized training plan!! Please consider subscribing and sharing this podcast with other plant-based masters athletes who can use tips and encouragement. When you do, you’ll be entered to win an 8 week, customized training plan when you share a screenshot of the podcast episode and tag @Running.on.Carbs in your post. A new winner will be announced once a month.

    Schedule a no-obligation, 20-minute call with Coach Val to discuss your personal training questions and see if coaching with Running on Carbs is right for you. Pick a date for your call here: https://runningoncarbs.hbportal.co/public/6614a8d9a027ad001f10db35

    ANNOUNCING the Bashful Badass Virtual Run Club!! The BETA launch of the club is open now. Sign up for the interest list to receive details on the start date and founding member pricing.

    DM the word “BASHFUL” to @Running.on.Carbs on Instagram to get the registration link or click here to sign up now: https://mailchi.mp/running-on-carbs/bashful-badass-beta

    Build community with other like-minded, plant-based runners in a hybrid virtual-LIVE atmosphere.

    Founding members will lock in the one-time introductory price as a thank you for helping to shape and launch this unique virtual run club. Details available through the waitlist registration.

    Follow us on Instagram @Running.On.Carbs

    Join us on Facebook at Running on Carbs Coaching

    Watch on YouTube at Running on Carbs

    Order training plans https://finalsurge.com/coach/RunningOnCarbs

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  • It’s Coach Val’s birthday week! She’s another year closer to the big 5-0 and excited about the prospects ahead of her.

    Join Coach Val this week for a slightly different kind of episode where she pulls back the curtain on how she came to coaching and her personal philosophy on running, coaching and working with other busy, professional women.

    As mentioned in this episode:

    Schedule a no-obligation, 20-minute call with Coach Val to discuss your personal training questions and see if coaching with Running on Carbs is right for you. Pick a date for your call here: https://runningoncarbs.hbportal.co/public/6614a8d9a027ad001f10db35

    July Apple Podcast Review Contest

    Last week to enter the July drawing to win an 8-week customized training plan!! Please consider subscribing and sharing this podcast with other plant-based masters athletes who can use tips and encouragement. When you do, you’ll be entered to win an 8 week, customized training plan when you share a screenshot of the podcast episode and tag @Running.on.Carbs in your post. A new winner will be announced once a month.

    ANNOUNCING the Bashful Badass Virtual Run Club!! The BETA launch of the club is open now. Sign up for the interest list to receive details on the start date and founding member pricing.

    DM the word “BASHFUL” to @Running.on.Carbs on Instagram to get the registration link or click here to sign up now: https://mailchi.mp/running-on-carbs/bashful-badass-beta

    Build community with other like-minded, plant-based runners in a hybrid virtual-LIVE atmosphere.

    Founding members will lock in the one-time introductory price as a thank you for helping to shape and launch this unique virtual run club. Details available through the waitlist registration.

    Follow us on Instagram @Running.On.Carbs

    Join us on Facebook at Running on Carbs Coaching

    Watch on YouTube at Running on Carbs

    Order training plans https://finalsurge.com/coach/RunningOnCarbs

    Music by BoDleasons (Wings of Your Freedom) from Pixabay

  • The mental side of racing and training is often neglected.

    The old adage, “Running is 90% mental and the rest is physical” still gets bantered around but there is little substance to make it useful in everyday training.

    Whether an elite or novice, there comes a time in the race that your body hurts and says it can’t go on, and that’s when your mind must take over.

    Are you prepared for this moment?

    Running is often said to be used as therapy or to clear your mind. So, what if you took this to the next level and applied it to your training and racing in a systemized way that actually supports you as a whole person?

    This week, on the Running on Carbs Podcast, Coach Val shares her takeaways from the book, “Running Within: A guide to mastering the body-mind-spirit connection for ultimate training and racing”, by Jerry Lynch and Warren Scott. She shares her personal perspective on what she’s broken down into a framework of 4 pillars of mindful, spiritual running.

    ANNOUNCING the Bashful Badass Virtual Run Club!! The BETA launch of the club is open now. Sign up for the interest list to receive details on the start date and founding member pricing.

    DM the word “BASHFUL” to @Running.on.Carbs on Instagram to get the registration link or click here to sign up now: https://mailchi.mp/running-on-carbs/bashful-badass-beta

    Build community with other like-minded, plant-based runners in a hybrid virtual-LIVE atmosphere.

    Founding members will lock in the one-time introductory price as a thank you for helping to shape and launch this unique virtual run club. Details available through the waitlist registration.

    July Apple Podcast Review Contest

    Win an 8-week customized training plan!! Please consider subscribing and sharing this podcast with other plant-based masters athletes who can use tips and encouragement. When you do, you’ll be entered to win an 8 week, customized training plan when you share a screenshot of the podcast episode and tag @Running.on.Carbs in your post. A new winner will be announced once a month.

    Follow us on Instagram @Running.On.Carbs

    Join us on Facebook at Running on Carbs Coaching

    Watch on YouTube at Running on Carbs

    Schedule a no-obligation, 20-minute call with Coach Val to discuss your personal training questions and see if coaching with Running on Carbs is right for you. Pick a date for your call here: https://runningoncarbs.hbportal.co/public/6614a8d9a027ad001f10db35

    Order training plans https://finalsurge.com/coach/RunningOnCarbs

    Music by BoDleasons (Wings of Your Freedom) from Pixabay

    In this episode:

    Running Within by Jerry Lynch and Warren Scott

    Amazon: https://a.co/d/hWoeJHw

  • Are any (or all) of these 5 running mistakes impacting your running performance?

    All of us succumb to training errors at some point. If you didn’t, you wouldn’t be human. However, repeating the same mistakes over and over leads to insanity (or so I am told). So, let’s talk about these mistakes and how to fix them before you sabotage your next run.

    This week, on the Running on Carbs Podcast, Coach Val discusses five running mistakes that affect performance, enjoyment and comfort. Come away with knowledge about how to address each mistake with actionable tips you can do right now before your next run. So, you can run your best life…on carbs.

    ANNOUNCING the Bashful Badass Virtual Run Club!! The BETA launch of the club is open now. Sign up for the interest list to receive details on the start date and founding member pricing.

    DM the word “BASHFUL” to @Running.on.Carbs on Instagram to get the registration link or click here to sign up now: https://mailchi.mp/running-on-carbs/bashful-badass-beta

    Build community with other like-minded, plant-based runners in a hybrid virtual-LIVE atmosphere.

    Founding members will lock in the one-time introductory price as a thank you for helping to shape and launch this unique virtual run club. Details available through the waitlist registration.

    July Apple Podcast Review Contest

    Win an 8-week customized training plan!! Please consider subscribing and sharing this podcast with other plant-based masters athletes who can use tips and encouragement. When you do, you’ll be entered to win an 8 week, customized training plan when you share a screenshot of the podcast episode and tag @Running.on.Carbs in your post. A new winner will be announced once a month.

    Follow us on Instagram @Running.On.Carbs

    Join us on Facebook at Running on Carbs Coaching

    Watch on YouTube at Running on Carbs

    Schedule a no-obligation, 20-minute call with Coach Val to discuss your personal training questions and see if coaching with Running on Carbs is right for you. Pick a date for your call here: https://runningoncarbs.hbportal.co/public/6614a8d9a027ad001f10db35

    Order training plans https://finalsurge.com/coach/RunningOnCarbs

    Music by BoDleasons (Wings of Your Freedom) from Pixabay

    In this episode:

    https://us.humankinetics.com/blogs/excerpt/dehydration-and-its-effects-on-performance