Persistent Running with Bethany Thompson

Winter running doesn't have to stop your training goals and dreams! And just because it's crazy cold outside, doesn't mean you have to give up that marathon goal. Winter running is all about preparation and in today's episode, Bethany Thompson, founder and coach at Persistent Running gives insight into her top recommendations on winter running, the benefits to winter running, her favorite gear recommendations and more! Don't let the cold season discourage you - get out there and enjoy the unique season that winter running provides! 

1. Invest in the right gear 

What if I told you that running more wasn't the only key to making you a faster, stronger runner? As avid runners, embracing the 'runner's lifestyle' and prioritizing the right things (that may surprise you!) will keep us running happy, stronger, and healthier than ever before! 

Favorite nutritionists to follow 

Running is challenging, but it should be fun. But, sometimes runners can get stuck in ruts and those running ruts can suck the joy out of running. On today's episode, Bethany shares six practical steps that will not only make you a better, more well rounded runner, but also increase interested, add variety, and bring a lot more joy filled miles!  

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Feeling nervous about an upcoming long run? Listen to today's episode and learn how to deal with pre-long run nerves and how to best prepare so you can wake up feeling confident and ready to run! 

In today's episode, Bethany Thompson is sharing the details of her most recent marathon, her biggest takeaways, and what 2 things changed the game the most between her two marathons, giving her a 40 min PR! 

In today’s episode, we are chatting with Kristy Baumann. Kristy Baumann is a Registered Dietitian, marathon runner and momma to a 2-year old girl with baby #2 on the way.

As a new runner, she thought she was eating healthy to support her training. In reality, she was eating too 'clean' and unknowingly was restricting calories, cutting out fat and ignoring hunger signs. Food was constantly on her mind and she had a big sweet tooth. These were all signs of under fueling that resulted in recurring injuries and a poor relationship with food. It wasn't until she began to change her mindset around food, understand the science of nutrition and how the body works that she was able to learn to fuel properly, feel more energized and improve her running.

In today's episode coach Bethany and Brittani, the coaches behind Persistent Running chat about food and fueling. What their overall food philosophy individually and at Persistent Running is, what kind of food they like best to eat before, during, and after running, and their favorite brands of gel, favorite cookbooks, and tips on getting food in as easy as possible. 

A few links to what was mentioned

In today's episode, my friend Shannon Thomas shares her story of healing and her journey in getting her period back, after years of not having a cycle. Shannon is an avid runner, Christian, wife, mom of two boys, and passionate about fitness and health. Shannon shares her journey in getting back into true health and what journey the Lord took her through to get to the place she is today. 

Want to start running but have no idea where to begin? Frustrated with feeling overwhelmed when thinking about how to even enter into the running world? Bethany shares, as a previous running hater turned running fanatic, her 5 best ways to start your very own journey into running. 

This episode, Bethany is sharing her favorite running gear, running books, and accessories. If you are looking for some solid running gear to add to your collection, listen to this episode and find out what is Bethany's favorites and why. Links, below. 

My Top 10 Running Recommendations