Just before Marathon Monday, he joined us to share his excitement and now he’s back to break it all down. Coach Brady Hoover returns alongside Carrie Tollefson to recap an unforgettable weekend at the Boston Marathon. From their meet-up at the expo to the electric atmosphere leading into race day, they take you behind the scenes of it all culminating in a full breakdown of Brady’s race experience. Carrie dubbed it the “Year of the Women” as they dive into standout professional performances, course records, and the spectacle that makes Boston so special. Their passion for the race (and the sport) shines throughout, leaving you inspired to push the pace, chase bigger goals, and maybe even set your sights on Boston yourself.

There are races anyone can register for; there are races you have to enter a lottery for; and then there are races you have to QUALIFY for. On today's episode, Coach Brady Hoover joins Carrie to discuss the smattering of exclusive events where a spot on the start line requires more than dollars. How do the race entry lotteries work? What is the qualification standard for Boston or New York? What's the best way to get a slot if you haven't met the time qualifications? Brady shares his experience running with a charity and provides some tips to get a bib through their foundations. If you aspire to race Boston, New York, or any of the World Marathon Majors, you'll want to tune in for all the tips to secure your spot!

The RunDot app might feel like magic but behind it is the RunDot Innovation Team making it all happen. This week, Dr. B.J. Leeper and Coach Ken Presutti join the podcast to pull back the curtain on everything new and improved in the latest version of RunDot. Both athletes and coaches, B.J. and Ken bring a unique perspective as they walk us through the updated app experience, what to look for before, during, and after each workout. They also decode the powerful (and sometimes mysterious) graphs, explaining what they actually mean and how you can use that data to train smarter. Already using RunDot? You’ll pick up practical tips and hidden features. Not using it yet? This episode might be the nudge you need to download the app and see what it can do for your training.