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The Running Explained Podcast

Running Explained
Running
Mental Health
Injury Prevention
Strength Training
Nutrition
Coaching
Running Performance
Marathon Training
Heat Acclimation
Boston Marathon
Hydration
Endurance Training
Running Injuries
Mindfulness
Physical Therapy
Recovery
Training Plans
Vo2max
Marathon
Chronic Illness

Hosted by multi-certified run coaches and fitness professionals, Amanda Katz and Nick Klastava, The Running Explained Podcast is your go-to resource for actionable insights, expert tips and motivating advice to help you become the best runner you can be. We take a science-backed approach to running and fitness, offering practical strategies for athletes at all stages of their journey. Whether you'... more

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We did an old fashioned listener Q&A, and because you all sent in a stack of nutrition questions, we called in the big guns: sports dietitian Stevie Lyn Smith, RD, CSSD, back for round two.

Coach Amanda and I cover the coaching side while Stevie bri... more

Coach Amanda and Coach Nick talk masters running with coach Kim Nedeau (Training Inclined) about how mileage, recovery, and strength work should change after 40, plus what the research really says about bone density, menopause, and weighted vests.

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A single ferritin test isn't the whole story. Coach Nick and Coach Amanda talk with sports dietitian Callie Roseland about the difference between low ferritin, iron deficiency, and anemia, why runners are especially prone to running low, and the ferr... more

Strength training gets thrown around as a cure-all for runners: fix your injury, run faster, never break down. Coach Nick and Coach Amanda sit down with Natalie LaMendola, DPT, a running-specific physical therapist and Running Explained coach, to sep... more

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Recent Guests

Kim Nedeau
Bone density and aging runner expert, co-founder of Training Inclined
Training Inclined / Kim Nedeau
Episode: Bone Density, Menopause & Marathon Training
Callie Roseland
Sports dietitian, MSRDCSSD, Fueling Upward RD
Fueling Upward RD; Fueling the Force RD (first responder focus)
Episode: Ferritin, Iron & Anemia and What the Labs Really Mean
Natalie LaMendola
Running-specific physical therapist and coach with Running Explained
Running Explained
Episode: Strength Training for Runners: The 5-Move Formula You Need (w/ Natalie LaMendola, DPT)
Jaclyn Sklaver
Licensed dietitian, sports nutritionist focused on functional medicine and sports performance
Undisclosed practice / sports nutrition coaching
Episode: The Carb Ceiling Myth and What Actually Fuels a Long Run
Emma Harvie
Board certified nutrition specialist and licensed nutritionist with focus on functional medicine
Private practice in Duluth, MN / Atlanta work
Episode: The Carb Ceiling Myth and What Actually Fuels a Long Run
Dr. Lisbeth Hoyt
Physical therapist, practitioner at Custom Performance in Midtown Manhattan
Custom Performance
Episode: Bone Health for Runners and the Injury Warning Signs You're Ignoring w/ Dr. Hoyt
Corky Carter IV
Coach Corky, marathon coach based in New York
Coach Corky Runs / New York coaching practice
Episode: How Many Marathons Is Too Many? w/ Coach Corky
Sydney Hara
Founder of Slow Girls Run Club
Slow Girls Run Club
Episode: Run Clubs Get a Bad Rap. Here's What's Actually True
Will Walker
Founder of A Tribe Called Run
A Tribe Called Run
Episode: Run Clubs Get a Bad Rap. Here's What's Actually True

Hosts

Amanda Katz
Host of The Running Explained Podcast; co-host focusing on coaching, science-backed training, and community
Nick Klastava
Co-host and running coach with focus on practical training, community, and race strategy

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 1.2k ratings
  • Great podcast, fix sound balance

    Love the quality of the podcast but something needs to be done about the sound. The podcasts’ volume is super low but as soon as an ad plays, it plays at regular volume, which is an issue since the volume needs to be higher to hear the actual content of the podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    MogulSkier
    United States4 months ago
  • Off Topic

    I came to listen to a podcast about Running, and instead, it’s minutes and minutes of someone talking about their dog and having a breeder. Which is not something I’d ever want to listen to.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Looking for Running
    United States4 months ago
  • No Longer Informative

    I loved this show when Coach Elizabeth was the host! I was hopeful that the new hosts would be as interesting and as informative as she was, but unfortunately, the show isn’t even about running anymore. The show focuses more on their political agenda than anything else. I really miss the informative episodes that helped me become a stronger runner!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    HaileyKCMO
    United States5 months ago
  • New guests and open conversations are refreshing

    The new hosts are bringing life back into this show! They are already showing that they care for the whole running community with their guests, and aren’t afraid to tackle broader yet sometimes sensitive issues.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    L. S. Norris
    United States8 months ago
  • Loving the Podcast

    Still amazing content and great conversations with the new podcast hosts! Can’t wait for more episodes with them.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    coolster23
    United States8 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners appreciate practical, science-backed running guidance and actionable coaching tips.
Sound balance and production quality are commonly cited as areas for improvement.
Some listeners critique political or editorial directions and pacing on certain episodes.
New hosts are viewed positively for revitalizing conversations and community focus.
Audience keeps returning due to engaging guests and relatable coaching perspectives.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#16
United States/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#17
Canada/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#52
United Kingdom/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#29
Australia/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#65
Italy/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#108
France/Sports/Running

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Bone Density, Menopause & Marathon Training
Q: What's something you wish people understood more about your industry?
The coaching field is hard to navigate due to mixed quality of advice online; genuine coaches focus on helping people and the long-term human impact beyond numbers.
Bone Density, Menopause & Marathon Training
Q: What's one thing people are generally surprised to find out about you?
Kim reveals she is a twin, which surprises the hosts.
Bone Density, Menopause & Marathon Training
Q: What's the best piece of advice you've ever received?
A mentor made people feel hopeful and confident about recovery, teaching the importance of support and belief that you can overcome injuries.
Ferritin, Iron & Anemia and What the Labs Really Mean
Q: What testing strategy do you recommend for endurance athletes?
Use comprehensive iron panels plus a full metabolic and CBC view at regular intervals (ideally every six months, more often around altitude or big training blocks) and tailor supplementation to lab trends rather than one snapshot.
Ferritin, Iron & Anemia and What the Labs Really Mean
Q: Why is it potentially dangerous to base health decisions on a single biomarker like ferritin?
Because iron metabolism is a system with multiple interacting components (serum iron, TIBC, transferrin saturation, CBC, and more); relying on one marker can misrepresent the real status, especially when inflammation or other factors skew ferritin levels.

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Recent guests on The Running Explained Podcast include:

1. Kim Nedeau
2. Callie Roseland
3. Natalie LaMendola
4. Jaclyn Sklaver
5. Emma Harvie
6. Dr. Lisbeth Hoyt
7. Corky Carter IV
8. Sydney Hara

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