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A Downhill Marathon (Probably) Won't Help You Get a PR or BQ

May 30, 2023

A Downhill Marathon (Probably) Won't Help You Get a PR or BQ

The data shows that extreme net-downhill races aren't actually faster. They also carry a much larger injury risk. Learn why!

Easy Running is Vital Training – Not Just Recovery

May 9, 2023

Easy Running is Vital Training – Not Just Recovery

Easy runs are not recovery runs. They are VITAL to your training in so many more important ways than just recovering from harder runs.

The Power of Showing Up – Defeating an 'All-Or-Nothing' Mentality

Mar 25, 2023

The Power of Showing Up – Defeating an 'All-Or-Nothing' Mentality

Escaping this common mental trap might just transform your running!

Why Training Plans Don't Work (Well) – and How to Fix Them

Feb 13, 2023

Why Training Plans Don't Work (Well) – and How to Fix Them

The bad news is... training plans really don't work very well. They're designed backward, aren't adaptive, and aren't specific to you.

The 6 Core Components of Coaching, and Why Training Plans are Less Effective

Nov 20, 2022

The 6 Core Components of Coaching, and Why Training Plans are Less Effective

Research and anecdotal evidence show there are certain things that lead to effective coaching – regardless of training philosophy.

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