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Running on Carbs PodcastAuthor: Running on Carbs
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 well talk about that too, but carbs are our jam. Although, we do [mainly] focus on the healthy kinds. Coach Val is a double certified run coach through UESCA and RRCA. She is also a National Certified Personal Trainer and Fitness Nutrition Coach that specializes in plant-based nutrition and a Correctional Exercise Specialist. Music by BoDleasons (Wings of Your Freedom) from Pixabay Follow us on Instagram @Running.On.Carbs Join us on Facebook and YouTube at Running on Carbs Sign up for our email list https://mailchi.mp/3121d5f70acc/podcast-notifications Order training plans https://finalsurge.com/coach/RunningOnCarbs Language: en Genres: Health & Fitness, Nutrition, Running, Sports Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Exercise Snacks - Small Moves, Big Impact for Busy Runners
Episode 65
Monday, 19 January, 2026
Struggling to fit strength work into your busy schedule? Exercise snacks—30 seconds to 5 minutes of strategic movement—are the time-pressed runner's secret weapon for building durability and preventing injury. In this episode, you'll discover what these mini-workouts actually accomplish (and what they don't), how to seamlessly integrate them into your packed day using anchor habits, and the five exercise categories that give runners the most bang for their buck. Plus, learn why planks are the ultimate exercise snack and how the Hold Strong, Run Long challenge can help you build consistency starting February 1st. Running on Carbs Linktree https://linktr.ee/runningoncarbs Hold Strong, Run Long 28-Day Plank Challenge Link to join: https://mailchi.mp/3e12a970fbf0/plankchallenge 📅 February 1-28, 2026 💪 1 plank per day (1+ minute) 📱 App tracking included 👥 Community accountability 💰 Just $5 Build the core strength your running needs in just 1-5 minutes per day. Who's in? 👇 Link to join: https://mailchi.mp/3e12a970fbf0/plankchallenge Master Your First Masters Marathon: A Guide for Aspiring Runners in Their 40s and Beyond https://amzn.to/4pNulAP eBook Download (Free option): Meals That Move You: 10 Efficient Meal Prep Tips for Plant-Based Runners by Coach Val https://mailchi.mp/f06c2e45b101/mealsthatmoveyou Kindle Version: Meals That Move You: 10 Efficient Meal Prep Tips for Plant-Based Runners by Coach Val https://amzn.to/4fFyd1B Running Journal log book by Coach Val https://amzn.to/4fwXpr5 Need help creating a supportive plant-based nutrition plan and running program to support your training and fitness goals? Schedule a no-obligation, 20-minute strategy call with Coach Val to discuss your individual training and plant-based nutrition questions. Pick a date for your call here: https://calendly.com/coachval-running-on-carbs/30min?month=2025-01 Follow us on Instagram @Running.On.Carbs Join us on Facebook at Running on Carbs Coaching Watch on YouTube at Running on Carbs Order training plans https://finalsurge.com/coach/RunningOnCarbs Running on Carbs Blog https://running-on-carbs.com/ Affiliate links included. As an Amazon Associate, I earn a small commission from qualifying purchases that helps to support this podcast and keep it ad-free. Music by BoDleasons (Wings of Your Freedom) from Pixabay









