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 ja ...
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I Eat Hills for Breakfast and You Can Too
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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 th…
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The Treadmill: Your Speed Work Secret Weapon
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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 …
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Finding Gratitude in the Midst of Chaos
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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 parki…
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Plant-Based Thanksgiving Flops, Swaps, Hits and Tips
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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 fi…
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10 Efficient Meal Prep Tips for Plant-Based Runners
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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 b…
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Redemption Half Marathon 1 Year After a Femoral Neck Stress Fracture
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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…
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Maximize Your Taper for Peak Race Performance & Intro to World Vegan Month Pledge
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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 t…
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Decoding the Periodized Training Plan for Runners
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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,…
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When Training Gets Hard: Brain vs Body Reaction to Fatigue
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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 y…
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Beyond Beans and Tofu: Plant-Based Protein for Active Runners
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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 …
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8 Essential Running Tips for Novice Runners Over 40
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Running after 40 doesn’t have to be hard! In episode 28, Coach Val explores her 8 essential tips for novice runners over 40 to stay healthy and strong while starting out on their running journey. From the importance of regular strength training. to gradually building up to longer races without overloading your body, these insights provide a roadmap…
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Vegan Tummy Test: Review of Plant-Friendly Energy Gels
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What keeps a runner moving? It’s the (simple) carbs! Of course, hydration plays a key role, as well. But, without the right nutrition, energy wanes. Muscles tire. Performance suffers. Energy gels are a primary, preferred fuel source for many runners due to their ease of use, convenience and efficiency. Not all gels are created equal—especially when…
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You Can't Make Music without the Space Between the Notes
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What keeps a symphony of instruments from sounding like noise? It’s the space between the notes that makes the music. Without the intentional pauses, all the instruments just blend together in one big bundle of sound. No emotion. No intonation. Just noise. In episode 26 of the Running on Carbs Podcast, Coach Val shares her personal experience and t…
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Running Etiquette You Didn't Learn in Kindergarten
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My kindergarten teacher was awesome! She taught us all sorts of life lessons and people skills that translated well into daily life and carried me through to adulthood with a genuine foundation. We learned which side of stairs were the “up” side and which side were the “down”. We also learned how to be courteous to our classmates, take turns, coope…
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Boost Confidence & Steady Race Nerves with this One Training Element
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You’ve trained for months, and you want to show up at the starting line of your race confident and prepared. What is the one thing you can do to hit the turbo boost button on your confidence gauge? Practice! And, I don’t just mean running. You actually have to practice the art and science of racing and the logistics that come with it. Like anything…
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Ditch the Gym: Create a runner's workout space at home
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You know that strength training will make you a stronger runner, but you can’t stand the gym. No problem! Ditch the gym and use these 10 simple pieces of equipment to make you a stronger, more durable runner without the hassle or expense of a gym membership. In this episode, Coach Val covers 10 foundational pieces of equipment that you can fit into…
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A Runner’s Perspective of Running Rewired 2nd Edition Workouts
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Why is running good for you? If you answered that it develops fitness and builds a strong body, then you’re sorely mistaken. Although running certainly builds fitness, building strong bodies wouldn’t even make the list of most biomechanics specialist and physical therapists, according to the author of Running Rewired, Jay Dicharry. In this episode …
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4 Must-Have Plant-Based Kitchen Tool Essentials
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A plant-based kitchen looks like any other kitchen, but there are some essential tools that make eating a plant-based diet easier and more versatile. In this episode, Coach Val covers four essential kitchen tools that every plant-based kitchen needs to operate efficiently and easily. But, there are more kitchen tools you may want and need, so downl…
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Crush your Half Marathon without Losing your Mind (or your job)
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Training for and running a half marathon is a goal for many runners. It’s an ideal distance; long enough to require training, challenging enough to see continuous improvement as you gain experience and fitness, yet short enough to recover in a manageable timeframe. The magic is all in the training and for busy professionals with full-time work and …
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Celebrating my 7 Year Veganniversary & the Lessons I’ve Learned
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We’re celebrating for the second week in a row! This week, Coach Val is celebrating her 7-year Veganniversary, which is the anniversary of when she went vegan and adopted a plant-based lifestyle. There have been a lot of lessons learned in that time and she shares with the listeners and viewers what she’s learned and perspectives she’s gained throu…
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Birthday episode and my 5-tier personal coaching philosophy
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It’s Coach Val’s birthday week! She’s another year closer to the big 5-0 and excited about the prospects ahead of her. Join Coach Val this week for a slightly different kind of episode where she pulls back the curtain on how she came to coaching and her personal philosophy on running, coaching and working with other busy, professional women. As men…
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Running with your Mind, Body and Spirit
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The mental side of racing and training is often neglected. The old adage, “Running is 90% mental and the rest is physical” still gets bantered around but there is little substance to make it useful in everyday training. Whether an elite or novice, there comes a time in the race that your body hurts and says it can’t go on, and that’s when your mind…
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5 Mistakes that are Sabotaging your Runs
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Are any (or all) of these 5 running mistakes impacting your running performance? All of us succumb to training errors at some point. If you didn’t, you wouldn’t be human. However, repeating the same mistakes over and over leads to insanity (or so I am told). So, let’s talk about these mistakes and how to fix them before you sabotage your next run. …
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Spice up your Running Performance in the Kitchen with these 8 Spices
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Pound for pound, spices are the most nutrient rich food on the planet. These power-packed plants have been the focus of world travel, discovery and even wars between nations. Lauded for their medicinal strengths, spices and herbs have been used for centuries for their healing properties and health promoting qualities. Which is why runners can benef…
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Improve running form and decrease pain with upper body strength training
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Is your cellphone ruining your running form? Headache after a run? Stiff neck or sore shoulders? It could be undertrained muscles. Do you find yourself Looking down while running Tensing your shoulders Crossing one arm over your body Constantly bent forward over a phone or computer can cause neck, shoulder and back compensations that lead to poor f…
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10 Reasons You've Lost Your Running Spirit and How to get it Back
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We’ve all been there; lack of motivation, low energy, can’t seem to drag ourselves out of the house even when we really love to run. So, what can be causing this lack of motivation and where did your running spirit go? This week’s episode of Running on Carbs Podcast with Coach Val, she gives 10 potential causes for what may be zapping your energy a…
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Navigating Plant-Based Nutrition Labels
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Navigating and understanding nutrition labels as a plant-based athlete does not have to be confusing or overwhelming. This week’s episode of Running on Carbs Podcast with Coach Val, she shares a mini masterclass on nutrition labels; how to read them, what to look for and short cuts for quickly eliminating inferior product options. Take these helpfu…
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Running After Rehab: How to progress your running fitness after injury
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You’ve graduated from physical therapy after an injury. Hooray! But, you’re on your own to advance your training and return to your previous running fitness. Now what? Where do you start while also avoiding future injury? This week’s episode of Running on Carbs Podcast with Coach Val, she shares her four fundamentals of a progressive plan to return…
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Run Harder, Faster, Longer with Tempo Runs
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Want to know the secret to running faster over longer distances without burning out? This week’s episode of Running on Carbs Podcast with Coach Val covers everything you need to know about these fun, yet challenging workouts. Whether you’re a novice runner or experienced marathoner, there’s a tempo run that’s just right for you. Coach Val covers it…
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Bagels to Bananas: Pre-run, plant-based fueling for every distance
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You know that eating a plant-based diet is good for your overall health, but did you know that your diet also gives you an advantage in training and racing? During this episode, Coach Val discusses why plant-based diets favor the endurance athlete. She offers examples of food combinations and why they work and how to fuel for short training runs to…
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A Setback is a Setup for a Comeback – Journey back to running after a femoral neck stress fracture
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Disclaimer: I am not a medical professional. The information in this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. If you have a medical concern or potential injury, you should seek advice and guidance from a qualified medical professional. Every year, as many as 75% of runners will suffer a running-related injury. One of the highes…
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5 Tips for Attending Special Events as a Plant-Based Athlete
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Don’t let your cousin’s wedding or that work meeting derail you from your plant-based, athletic lifestyle. It’s just one event, but a gal’s gotta eat! Coach Val has 5 tips for you when attending special events and work functions when plant-based options may be limited or non-existent. Don’t worry, you’ve got this and Coach Val is there to support y…
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Introverted but Willing to Discuss Running: Incorporating Community as an Introverted Runner
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Don’t call an introverted runner shy! More than likely they are highly intelligent, driven, and focused individuals. In this episode, Coach Val discusses the two camps of runners; solo and social runners and how incorporating a bit of both into your running routine can benefit your running and every part of your life. ANNOUNCING the Bashful Badass …
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Racecation Hacks for the Plant-Based Traveler
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Race travel is more popular than ever and traveling for marathons and races doesn’t have to be hard just because you follow a plant-based diet. This episode shares tips for fueling your travels and races by air and by ground for happy racers at the starting line. Hundreds of thousands of runners travel across the states and around the world to run …
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Finding the courage to run naked (by RPE)
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Do you have the courage to run naked? Is it possible to train without a sports watch or heart rate monitor? Coach Val breaks down how to run naked while still carrying out an effective training plan. Want to explore how Coach Val can help you start or refine your plant-based diet or train you for your next race? Schedule a 20 minute discovery call …
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Developing an action-oriented mindset for life and running
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Learn the 4 steps to developing an action-oriented mindset. Coach Val breaks each one down in a way that’s memorable and actionable with real-world examples about how each step works in everyday life. Want to explore how Coach Val can help you start or refine your plant-based diet or train you for your next race? Schedule a 20 minute discovery call…
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Plant-based pantry staples essentials you may not know about
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Download your free checklist of 40 Plant-Based Pantry Essentials. Plus, 9 bonus cold essentials! https://mailchi.mp/432d8293f942/plant-based-pantry-checklist After you’ve downloaded your free checklist, listen to Coach Val’s top 6 pantry staple favorites. We’re sure you’re bound to learn about a new ingredient you’ve never used or how to use an ing…
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Welcome to the Podcast! I'm Coach Val
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Welcome to the first episode of the Running on Carbs Podcast. This is a short introduction about your host, Coach Val, and what to expect from future episodes. Want to explore how Coach Val can help you start or refine your plant-based diet or train you for your next race? Schedule a 20 minute discovery call with Coach Val HERE Follow us on Instagr…
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