Springtime is here and the new season is a perfect time to update your running wardrobe.

We’re joined by Lynn Bourque, owner of the Runners Shop specialty store in Toronto, Canada with advice on finding gear that will keep you excited to run including:

• What to do with your worn out or winter gear
• When it might be time to replace your old running shoes
• What are the latest running trends in shoes and apparel
• What materials to look for in running gear for warmer weather
• What style trends are popular among runners in 2025
• Recommendations for accessories to add to your Spring running lineup

Support your local running store and our podcast today as we help you gear up for Spring.

The Runners Shop Website: www.therunnersshop.com

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Pique

We’ve done quite a few podcast episodes on the performance benefits of caffeine.

But, if you’re like many runners I know, pre-run coffee often leaves you with jitters or stomach issues.

That’s why I was so excited when I found Nandaka by Pique—the ultimate coffee alternative designed to power your runs, your training, and your recovery.

So, what makes Nandaka different?

Most so-called “coffee alternatives” don’t actually provide functional energy. But Nandaka is built for endurance

Unlike coffee, which spikes your energy and leaves you crashing mid-run, Nandaka fuels you with steady, sustained endurance—no spikes, no crashes, just clean energy that lasts.

Nandaka provides its caffeine from fermented probiotic teas, which provide a slow-release caffeine that prevents jitters and gives you sustained release for those long runs workouts.

It also contains cordyceps mushrooms, which help boost VO2 max, delivering more oxygen to your muscles for better endurance

Plus, the probiotic teas mean no digestive distress like you often get with coffee.

If you’re tired of running on fumes—or worse, running on coffee crashes—it’s time to make the switch.

Right now, Pique is offering 20% off for life AND a free Starter Kit with your first purchase.

Go to Piquelife.com/run and start running on real energy today.

Your legs, your lungs, and your PRs will thank you

Just about every runner has made the mistake of going too fast on a recovery run and paid the price. There’s a lot of things that we know we should do as runners and still get them wrong.

Coach Jeff brings his years of coaching experience to the show to share why runners make these 5 easy to fix mistakes:

• Overdoing recovery runs
• Ineffective strength training
• Rationalizing not having enough time
• Running through injury
• Eating the wrong fuel before and after training

You might think this list looks basic, and you’d be right. Even veteran runners screw up the easy stuff sometimes and fixing them can help you to make massive performance gains.

Marathon training is hard, so don’t screw up the easy stuff.

Training Pace Calculator: https://runnersconnect.net/long-and-easy-run-pace/

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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.

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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.

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In fact, it is clinically proven to be up to 5 times more beneficial than glucosamine and chondroitin alone or in combination.

I saw immediate results when I started using Joint Health Plus and that’s why I reached out to Previnex to see if we could put together an offer for you guys.

If you’re suffering from joint pain or simply want to get a jump start on protecting your joint health as you get older, head to runnersconnect.net/joint and use the code RTTT15 to save 15% on your first order.