In this podcast episode, freelance journalist and run coach, Ashley Mateo shares valuable insights on the drawbacks of the "no days off" mentality in running, emphasizing the importance of recovery, listening to your body, and finding joy in the sport. She discusses the challenges of run streaks, the evolving conversation around recovery and strength training in the running community, and the need for flexibility in goal-setting. Ashley encourages runners to focus on the journey rather than fixating on end results, advocating for a more holistic approach that embraces variability and individual preferences. In the episode we reflect on building a positive relationship with running and fostering self-awareness within the running community. Follow along with Ashley on Instagram and join her email newsletter.  Leave a rating or review and share to Instagram. Tag us and we will send you a code for a free Brunch Running hat!

Rest + Thrive Series Episode 3 Presented by Hyperice In today's installment, we delve into the realm of active recovery with our guest, Lexy Rose from Upswell Studio. Discover the secrets of optimizing your rest routine and the benefits it brings to your overall well-being. Delve into the concept of active recovery with Lexy Rose. Explore what comes to mind when we talk about active recovery and its significance. Uncover the physiological changes that occur when we provide our bodies with the time to rest and recover. Learn how active recovery contributes to improved performance and general health. Thank you to our partners at Hyperice for sponsoring this series. Do what you love. more. Hyperice’s suite of products help to relieve tension, unlock sore muscles, and prime your body and mind to be at their best, so you can always find the simple fun in doing what you love to do more.  Right now you can save up to $200 on the complete range of technology. Plus with the code bRUNch2023 score an additional 5% off! Beat the rush and save big on the perfect gifts for everyone on your list - including you. Learn more at Hyperice.com.  If you love this episode please leave us a rating on Spotify or a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Share the review or the prodcast on your Instagram stories and tag @brunchrunning and we will send you a code for a complimentary Brunch Running hat. 

Welcome to the second episode of our Rest + Thrive series presented by Hyperice. In this episode we chat with Kat Sand from Upswell Studio in Denver about yoga for runners. Listen in! Thank you to our supporting partner Hyperice! Hyperice is your go-to shop for all things recovery at home. Visit them today at Hyperice.com to score some amazing holiday season deals and use code bRUNch2023 for an additional 5% off your purchase. Learn more about Upswell Studio at UpswellStudio.com and follow them on Instagram. Want a free hat? Leave us a rating and review wherever you are listening and we will send you a code for a complimentary Brunch Running hat. Send us a screenshot on Instagram or tag us in an Instagram story and we will send you the code. All you need to do is pay for shipping! Select from The bRUNch Run 2023 hat or the Skida collab brim hat.

Are you yearning for some well-deserved off-season rejuvenation? Do you aspire to excel in your upcoming training cycle? Are you in need of a valid reason to embrace the restorative power of downtime? Meet our Rest + Thrive series. This podcast series is all about taking time off and offers up actionable tips to get you ready to thrive. Episode 1 features professional runner Neely Gracey chatting about the benefits of her offseason as she prepares for the 2024 Olympic Marathon Trials. Follow Neely on Instagram and check out her book.