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    Tread Lightly Running Podcast

    Tread Lightly Running Podcast

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    The Tread Lightly Running Podcast provides data-driven, evidence-based running advice in a practical, accessible, and inclusive manner. . You'll learn about how to run faster, marathon training, the latest fueling science, how to prevent running injury, and more. Tread Lightly Running Podcast is co-hosted by Amanda Brooks and Laura Norris, MSc. Together, they have over 20 years of coaching experience and have helped thousands of runners reach their goals through 1:1 coaching and group training. They've appeared in Runner's World, SELF, NPR, Outside, and other major media.

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    Amanda Brooks and Laura Norris

    Navigating Social Media Fitness Advice as an Athlete with Ben Carpenter

    Navigating Social Media Fitness Advice as an Athlete with Ben Carpenter

    February 21, 2026
    39m

    Today’s guest is one of our favorite social media personalities, Ben Carpenter. Ben is a personal trainer who regularly debunks fitness myths on his popular social media page, @bdccarpenter. He’s also the author of “Everything Fat Loss: The Definitive No Bullsh*t Guide” and “Fat Loss Habits: The No Bullsh*t Guide to Losing Weight.”In part two of our interview with Ben, we discuss how to navigate social media advice, gatekeeping in the running community, and more!

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    In this episode, you’ll learn:

    ✅ How to navigate social media information vs misinformation

    ✅ Ben’s running journey

    ✅ The elitism of the running community

    ✅ Critical thinking tips for social media


    Connect with Ben:

    Ben Carpenter (@bdccarpenter) • Instagram profile

    Ben Carpenter

    Tread Lightly Running is hosted and researched by Amanda Brooks and Laura Norris, MSc. Production, show notes, and graphics by Laura Norris.


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