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In this episode we talk about Kenyans, and later we'll have more audiobooks recommendations. “Kenyan” has become a synonym for a fast runner. There are running courses promising to teach you to run like a Kenyan, and there are training plans with names like “from couch to Kenyan.” In short, running like a Kenyan is the greatest achievement in distance running these days. But, why is it that Kenyans are so good, so fast and so dominant? To try to find an explanation I turned to a friend of Runcast, a scientist-runner and an editor at Canadian Running magazine, Alex Hutchinson. Runcast 54 Play the podcast by clicking the play button, or download by right-clicking HERE, then choose save (or download) file as... Links: Alex Hutchinson: Which Comes First, Cardio or Weights Sweat Science blog Audiobooks: “The Memory of Running" by Ron McLarty Carlos Ruiz Zafon RunCast's new voicemail: (+1) 516-441-0112

A break from running will keep you going longer; and a few audiobooks for running bibliophiles. This is the time of the year when the marathon season winds down and the holiday season approaches. There will be a lot of food on the table and much less running. Most of the runners I know usually feel guilty during the holidays season, and try to push on with their schedule. In its December’s issue, Runners World magazine teaches us that it’s OK to scale back and enjoy time with family and friends. And don’t forget to enjoy the food too. Do you read while you run? In this podcast I’ll recommend a few good audiobooks to get you going and keep you running. Runcast 53 Play the podcast by clicking the play button, or download by right-clicking HERE, then choose save (or download) file as...

Today, a few words about the world oldest marathon runner and his fight to get into the Guinness Book of Records. Then, a few tips for rainy days runs. Finally, some thoughts about the running vacation, or runcation. Runcast 52 Play the podcast by clicking the play button, or download by right-clicking HERE, then choose save (or download) file as... Links: 9 Tips for Training in the Rain Guinness won’t recognize Fauja Singh’s record Mike's SightRunning Berlin

Running makes the body toned, but the face falls apart. Why does runner's face look older than runner's body? Also, the report from 2011 Berlin Marathon and why you should consider running it. Runcast 51 Play the podcast by clicking the play button, or download by right-clicking HERE, then choose save (or download) file as... Running track on the sports floor in Galeria department store in Berlin, Germany. 2011 Berlin Marathon finisher's medal Links: Some aging runners are turning to plastic surgery to mask fat-burning effects RW Daily: Do You Suffer From… Runner's Face? Paula Radcliffe lobbies IAAF in world record fight

Tapering before a big race is the perfect time to reflect on training and plan race strategy. The Fall season is here, with all the goal races which made us run like crazy the whole summer. Today’s podcast is a little different in the way that it’s more personal, although I hope there will still be enough information in it for you to find it useful. And, hopefully, entertaining. Runcast 50 Play the podcast by clicking the play button, or download by right-clicking HERE, then choose save (or download) file as... Links: McRunner breaks his marathon time after burger diet Emily Strunk-Helm runs on McDonald’s Tony Morrison to run carrying a fridge

The importance of running easy and two workouts to nail your race-pace: Yasso’s 800s and The Simulator. Today I’d like to point out the arguably most common mistake runners make in training - running too fast. Or, rather, not running slow enough. I’ll explain the importance of the easy run and how to do it without feeling like a slacker. Later on, I’ll tell you about two fantastic workouts to test your goal race pace - Yasso’s 800s and the simulator. I’ll explain the two, their differences and how to incorporate them into your training. Runcast 49 Play the podcast by clicking the play button, or download by right-clicking HERE, then choose save (or download) file as... Links: Training pace calculator Yasso’s 800s The Simulator

The best iPhone running app; safety tips for runners There are so many running apps for smart phones, that it's almost impossible to pick the best one. I don't claim that I found the best, but I found the one that seems the best for me. On this pocast, I will talk about iSmoothRun app for iPhone, which does wonders to log my runs and update my social networks. And, if you stick until the end of the segment, I will tell you how you can win the code to download iSmoothRun app for free, curtesy of Lake Horizon Ltd., the app's creators. Later on, I will give you some important tips to run safely. Runcast 48 Play the podcast by clicking the play button, or download by right-clicking HERE, then choose save (or download) file as... Links: iSmoothRun App review on Runcast iSmoothRun web page Safety Tips for Runners on runtheplanet.com

Comparing running to alcohol addiction in the book by Ray Charbonneau. Please, run responsibly. Ray Charbonneau, a runner, an ultra-marathoner and an author of "Chasing the Runner's High" joins me on the phone from Arlington near Boston, MA, to talk about his book and running in general. Runcast 47 Play the podcast by clicking the play button, or download by right-clicking HERE, then choose save (or download) file as... Link: Chasing the Runner's High book page