The Amazing Runner's World Show

He's 60 and training for his first marathon. In this episode, we chat with runnine newbie, Paul Smith, about prepping for the NYC marathon, fueling with Pop-Tarts, learning to pace himself, and why he got cleared by his cardiologist first.

Does running ever actually get easy? Allie and Jeff break down the science of how long it takes your body to adapt — from feeling adaptations in as little as two weeks to tendons needing 8-10 weeks (or longer) to catch up. They also get personal, talking injury comebacks, why patience matters most for older runners, and the eternal mystery of the "runner's high" neither of them has ever felt.

One Mid-Atlantic town took the crown (again) as America's fittest city. Allie and Jeff dig into what actually makes a city "fit" — sleep habits, park spending, bike commuting, food access — and share real tips for running in a city, from facing traffic to finding scenic, stoplight-free routes along the water.

Inspired by Josh Kerr’s record-breaking mile, this episode explores what everyday runners can learn from an elite performance. From using tune-up races to build confidence to testing race-day gear, mastering consistent pacing, and leaning on pace groups, discover practical strategies you can use to race smarter—and faster—at any distance.

Never run before but marathon-curious? Runner's World hosts Allie and Jeff break down their new 24-week walk-to-run marathon training plan — built for total beginners who want to go from walking to crossing a marathon finish line. They cover when you start running without walk breaks (week 11!), how to handle missed workouts, injury comebacks, and why a longer build makes the whole thing way more doable than you'd think.