Maggie Mertens joins the show to talk about her book “Better, Faster, Farther: How Running Changed Everything We Know About Women”.

In a wide-ranging discussion, we tie in some of the exciting news on the female-side of the sport including the Lululemon FURTHER event back in March, Jasmin Paris’ finish at the Barkley Marathons, and Claire Bannwarth's dominant multi-day performances across 2023 to discussions around the progress and the work to be done in academic, sporting, and other cultural institutions across society that play significant roles in making pastimes like running more accessible to and supportive of female athletes.

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Mushroom Breakthrough

One of the most difficult things about training hard in the morning is the brain fog and mental fatigue that comes when you’re trying to get your work day going.

I am sure all you morning runners can relate to that feeling of not being able to focus and get motivated those first few hours at work.

That’s why I was excited when BIOptimizers released its one-of-a-kind product called Mushroom Breakthrough

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It’s the perfect way to not only boost recovery post-run, but improve mental clarity in the morning without taxing your adrenal system with caffeine.

You’ll notice the difference in concentration, focus and mood, especially on those days when morning training really has you feeling tired and unmotivated.

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Exakt

If you’re currently injured or tired of being constantly injured, then Exact Health has a revolutionary new way to approach your injuries.

Exakt Health is a running physical therapy app for all the most common running injuries.

The app simplifies access to professional and customized physical therapy without the high cost and that automatically adapts to our feedback.

The plans are designed by the sports physical therapists’ team and are based on the latest scientific research and guide you through your rehab process – from feeling the first pain to a complete return to running.

Besides their injury plans Exakt Health also offers a Prevention Plan for runners.

This plan is specifically designed to help runners to adopt good movement patterns, and improve overall strength and mobility to prevent running injuries.

Download & test the app at runnersconnect.net/injury and get with the 7-days free trial via the Apple or Google Play store.

Plus, use the code RUNTOTHETOP to get up to 40% off the 3-and 6-month subscriptions.

Maryke Louw a Physical Therapist and Founder of Exakt Health joins the show to talk about the importance of injury prevention protocols for runners and the pros and cons of various therapeutic approaches in cases where you do find yourself injured.

Specifically, we talk about the pros and cons of stretching, massage, taping, invasive treatments, and orthotics for therapy and the overarching importance of injury prevention and what you can do on a daily basis via running form drills and strength training to minimize risks.

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MAS Iron

Outside of training deficiencies, low iron is one of the most common reasons for poor results during workouts and races.

Recent research indicates that almost 56% of male runners and 86% of female runners suffer from an iron deficiency that severely hampers performance.

The problem with eating iron-rich foods or supplementing with traditional iron supplements is that iron is notoriously difficult for the body to absorb and utilize.

In fact, only about 25% of dietary iron found in animal sources is absorbed while 17% or less of the iron from plant sources is absorbed.

But MAS Iron has found a way to combat these absorption issues to ensure you can get the iron you need for health and performance.

By combining the most efficiently absorbed form of elemental iron with clinically proven ingredients to aid in absorption, MAS Iron performs like no other iron product on the market.

In fact, clinical research has shown the combination of ingredients in MAS Iron can quadruple absorption and increase bioavailability by 30%, all while reducing GI issues by 50%.

Check out the research and the results for yourself at masedge.com/iron. Runnersconnect fans will automatically save 20% on any purchase.

Lumen

Have you ever wondered exactly how many carbs you need to fuel your training or if it’s okay to train fasted?

Well, now you can get that exact data with Lumen, the world’s first handheld metabolic coach.

With Lumen, all you have to do is breathe into your Lumen first thing in the morning, and you’ll know what’s going on with your metabolism, including recommendations to improve your pre-and-post workout fueling for better performance and recovery.

What I love most is that Lumen explains what every data point and value means with in-depth videos so you always know what’s going on in your body and what changes you need to make to hit your goals.

Lumen is truly one of the most innovative devices on the market. If you want to take the next step in improving your health, go to lumen.me and use RTTT to get $100 off your Lumen.