Running on Carbs Podcast

Dec 12 2024 37 ep. 47 mins

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Running on Carbs Podcast is hosted by Coach Val, a wife, empty-nester mom and executive level professional who has a love and passion for helping other driven women pursue their own running goals and plant-based way of eating. We talk about everything running related from training for races to mindset to prepping plant-based meals that fit a busy lifestyle. There are no apologies for loving carbs on this podcast! Yeah, protein is important, and we’ll talk about that too, but carbs are our jam. Although, we do [mainly] focus on the healthy kinds. Coach Val is a double certified run coach through UESCA and RRCA. She is also a National Certified Personal Trainer and Fitness Nutrition Coach that specializes in plant-based nutrition and a Correctional Exercise Specialist. Music by BoDleasons (Wings of Your Freedom) from Pixabay Follow us on Instagram @Running.On.Carbs Join us on Facebook and YouTube at Running on Carbs Sign up for our email list https://mailchi.mp/3121d5f70acc/podcast-notifications Order training plans https://finalsurge.com/coach/RunningOnCarbs

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I Eat Hills for Breakfast and You Can Too

Dec 12 2024 57 mins

Do hills make you cringe? Are you avoiding races and routes with even the slightest incline? It's time to change that! In Episode 38 of the Running on Carbs Podcast, Coach Val shares practical tips and proven techniques to help you conquer hills with confidence. Learn how to overcome the mental blocks keeping you at the bottom and start building the power, speed, and endurance you

The Treadmill: Your Speed Work Secret Weapon

Dec 05 2024 58 mins

Dust off that treadmill, fold those clothes, and hang those jackets in the closet where they belong. It’s time for treadmill speed work! Whether you love the treadmill or dread the treadmill, there is no denying that there is a time and place for this beneficial tool is most runners toolbox. In episode 37 of the Running on Carbs Podcast, Coach Val breaks down several of the most

Finding Gratitude in the Midst of Chaos

Nov 28 2024 47 mins

Life never seems to slow down, but it doesn’t mean that we can’t find time to be grateful for the little things. All the small things compound when we recognize and acknowledge our gratitude in these moments. Whether we are grateful for returning to running after an injury, spending time with loved ones around the holidays, or finding a great parking spot in a busy parking lot;

Plant-Based Thanksgiving Flops, Swaps, Hits and Tips

Nov 21 2024 54 mins

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 Thank

10 Efficient Meal Prep Tips for Plant-Based Runners

Nov 14 2024 60 mins

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 sav

Redemption Half Marathon 1 Year After a Femoral Neck Stress Fracture

Nov 07 2024 57 mins

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 beauti

Maximize Your Taper for Peak Race Performance & Intro to World Vegan Month Pledge

Oct 31 2024 53 mins

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

Decoding the Periodized Training Plan for Runners

Oct 24 2024 49 mins

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, s

When Training Gets Hard: Brain vs Body Reaction to Fatigue

Oct 17 2024 39 mins

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 attai

Beyond Beans and Tofu: Plant-Based Protein for Active Runners

Oct 10 2024 47 mins

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 foo