In Flight Running
Sports Talk & News
Since the 1990s the popularity of running has exploded with more people than ever embracing the sport by training for and participating in road races world-wide from the 5K to ultra-marathon distance. The once elusive 26.2 mile marathon has now become one of the most popular physical and mental challenges in the world for those looking to go the distance and conquer a huge lifetime goal.brbr In Flight Running the radio show celebrates the great sport of running and welcomes listeners who are hungry to be the best runner they can be. Running coach and fitness trainer Michael Merlino and his guests offer training tips and an insider’s view of the coaching techniques and tools he uses to help runners train for and reach the finish line. Get expert advice on training, improving running form, injury prevention and treatment, nutrition strategies, race preparation and more. Tune in for some fun and engaging running discussions all designed to help take your running to new heights.
Location:
Tempe, AZ
Description:
Since the 1990s the popularity of running has exploded with more people than ever embracing the sport by training for and participating in road races world-wide from the 5K to ultra-marathon distance. The once elusive 26.2 mile marathon has now become one of the most popular physical and mental challenges in the world for those looking to go the distance and conquer a huge lifetime goal.brbr In Flight Running the radio show celebrates the great sport of running and welcomes listeners who are hungry to be the best runner they can be. Running coach and fitness trainer Michael Merlino and his guests offer training tips and an insider’s view of the coaching techniques and tools he uses to help runners train for and reach the finish line. Get expert advice on training, improving running form, injury prevention and treatment, nutrition strategies, race preparation and more. Tune in for some fun and engaging running discussions all designed to help take your running to new heights.
Language:
English
Episodes
Special Encore Presentation: How VO2 and Metabolic Testing Can Improve Your Running
7/10/2015
If you are hooked on the sport of running you know that it can be a constant battle with yourself as you continue to search for ways to become faster, less injured and be the best trained and prepared runner you can be on race day. Many focus on sheer pace per mile as their sole barometer of improvement during their training but that strategy may give many runners a false read on their true performance. During In Flight Running episode #3, Coach Michael Merlino explains how metabolic testing and determining your VO2 Max, anaerobic threshold, individual heart rate training zones and resting metabolic rate (RMR) can give you invaluable information on how to become a faster, more efficient and better fueled runner. After performing hundreds of VO2 Max and RMR tests find out why Michael has found that your heart and your current rate of metabolism don't lie and how heart rate training can give you a whole new view of training and performance.
Duration:00:57:01
Special Encore Presentation: How VO2 and Metabolic Testing Can Improve Your Running
7/10/2015
If you are hooked on the sport of running you know that it can be a constant battle with yourself as you continue to search for ways to become faster, less injured and be the best trained and prepared runner you can be on race day. Many focus on sheer pace per mile as their sole barometer of improvement during their training but that strategy may give many runners a false read on their true performance. During In Flight Running episode #3, Coach Michael Merlino explains how metabolic testing and determining your VO2 Max, anaerobic threshold, individual heart rate training zones and resting metabolic rate (RMR) can give you invaluable information on how to become a faster, more efficient and better fueled runner. After performing hundreds of VO2 Max and RMR tests find out why Michael has found that your heart and your current rate of metabolism don't lie and how heart rate training can give you a whole new view of training and performance.
Duration:00:57:01
In Flight Running Friday, June 26, 2015
6/26/2015
Duration:00:56:02
In Flight Running Friday, June 26, 2015
6/26/2015
Duration:00:56:02
In Flight Running Friday, June 19, 2015
6/19/2015
Duration:00:55:58
In Flight Running Friday, June 19, 2015
6/19/2015
Duration:00:55:58
In Flight Running Friday, June 12, 2015
6/12/2015
Duration:00:47:32
In Flight Running Friday, June 12, 2015
6/12/2015
Duration:00:47:32
Special Encore Presentation: The Houston Marathon: An Interview With Race Director Brant Kotch
6/5/2015
The Houston Marathon, held every Martin Luther King holiday weekend in January, is Houston's largest single day sporting event attracting over 30,000 runners and half a million spectators. It runs concurrently with the Aramco Half marathon on a Sunday along with a 5K race that is run the Saturday before. The first Houston marathon was run on December 30, 1972 and featured 113 runners and a crowd of approximately 200 people. The 2015 race has grown to a combined 5K, half marathon and marathon field of 31,000 runners with the 2016 race expanding that field further to 33,000, 1,000 more for the marathon and half marathon each. During In Flight Running episode 2, Coach Michael Merlino is joined by special guest Brant Kotch, Race Director for the Chevron Houston Marathon, as they discuss the history of the race, how it has grown into one of the top 10 big city races, why it is such a great event and what's in store for the 2016 edition. Join them for a fun running discussion!
Duration:00:57:09
Special Encore Presentation: The Houston Marathon: An Interview With Race Director Brant Kotch
6/5/2015
The Houston Marathon, held every Martin Luther King holiday weekend in January, is Houston's largest single day sporting event attracting over 30,000 runners and half a million spectators. It runs concurrently with the Aramco Half marathon on a Sunday along with a 5K race that is run the Saturday before. The first Houston marathon was run on December 30, 1972 and featured 113 runners and a crowd of approximately 200 people. The 2015 race has grown to a combined 5K, half marathon and marathon field of 31,000 runners with the 2016 race expanding that field further to 33,000, 1,000 more for the marathon and half marathon each. During In Flight Running episode 2, Coach Michael Merlino is joined by special guest Brant Kotch, Race Director for the Chevron Houston Marathon, as they discuss the history of the race, how it has grown into one of the top 10 big city races, why it is such a great event and what's in store for the 2016 edition. Join them for a fun running discussion!
Duration:00:57:09
In Flight Running Friday, May 29, 2015
5/29/2015
Duration:00:57:19
In Flight Running Friday, May 29, 2015
5/29/2015
Duration:00:57:19
In Flight Running Friday, May 22, 2015
5/22/2015
Duration:00:56:01
In Flight Running Friday, May 22, 2015
5/22/2015
Duration:00:56:01
In Flight Running Friday, May 15, 2015
5/15/2015
Duration:00:57:36
In Flight Running Friday, May 15, 2015
5/15/2015
Duration:00:57:36
Racing The Natural Wonders of North America
5/8/2015
As long distance running became popular marathon and half marathons started dotting the planet with most major cities in the world now hosting their own hometown road race. This movement has spawned lots of travel opportunities as many runners mix their love of the sport with travel. But many runners who are burned out on the big city races are looking to branch out and plan trips to unique races that offer a much more scenic route on the way to the finish line. During In Flight Running episode #6, Coach Michael Merlino reviews some destination races that give runners the opportunity to run alongside some of the great natural wonders of North America including Niagara Falls, The Grand Canyon, Yellowstone National Park and more. Tune in as Michael interviews Niagara Fall Marathon Race Director Joyce Harris and Vacation Races President and Founder Salem Stanley about some of the most scenic marathon and half marathon race offerings in Canada and the United States.
Duration:00:56:43
Racing The Natural Wonders of North America
5/8/2015
As long distance running became popular marathon and half marathons started dotting the planet with most major cities in the world now hosting their own hometown road race. This movement has spawned lots of travel opportunities as many runners mix their love of the sport with travel. But many runners who are burned out on the big city races are looking to branch out and plan trips to unique races that offer a much more scenic route on the way to the finish line. During In Flight Running episode #6, Coach Michael Merlino reviews some destination races that give runners the opportunity to run alongside some of the great natural wonders of North America including Niagara Falls, The Grand Canyon, Yellowstone National Park and more. Tune in as Michael interviews Niagara Fall Marathon Race Director Joyce Harris and Vacation Races President and Founder Salem Stanley about some of the most scenic marathon and half marathon race offerings in Canada and the United States.
Duration:00:56:43
Getting Prepared For Marathon Training Season
5/1/2015
Every year as spring fades and summer begins runners all over the world start training for fall and winter marathons and half marathons. But before runners start building up those training miles spring time is a great time to reflect on their recent performance, decide which races they will run during the upcoming season and what strategies they need to put into play to finish their first race or earn that new personal record. During In Flight Running episode #5, Coach Michael Merlino offers up some tips on how to map out your next training and racing season leading up to your next big race goal along with some new wrinkles you may want to add to your training. Whether you have kept a solid running base intact from the last marathon season, lost your edge a bit, took way too much time off or are training for your first 13.1 or 26.2 mile race now is the time to get the training going strong again.
Duration:00:56:03
Getting Prepared For Marathon Training Season
5/1/2015
Every year as spring fades and summer begins runners all over the world start training for fall and winter marathons and half marathons. But before runners start building up those training miles spring time is a great time to reflect on their recent performance, decide which races they will run during the upcoming season and what strategies they need to put into play to finish their first race or earn that new personal record. During In Flight Running episode #5, Coach Michael Merlino offers up some tips on how to map out your next training and racing season leading up to your next big race goal along with some new wrinkles you may want to add to your training. Whether you have kept a solid running base intact from the last marathon season, lost your edge a bit, took way too much time off or are training for your first 13.1 or 26.2 mile race now is the time to get the training going strong again.
Duration:00:56:03