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Runners: Don't Get Caught in the Off-Season Trap!
Tired of losing fitness between each training plan? This guide to long-term training for runners shows how to avoid the off-season trap, build real year-round progress, and set up your goals in 2026 and beyond!

Josh Fields
Nov 20


Think a Training Plan Will Get You Faster? Here’s Why It Might Not
Most runners think a well-designed training plan is all they need—but static plans can actually hold you back. Learn why traditional training plans fail, how adaptive coaching works, and what it takes to train smarter, not harder.

Josh Fields
Oct 28


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!

Josh Fields
Jun 16


Poor Air-Quality Training Adjustments
Training in poor air-quality can have long term performance and health implications. Learn how to adjust your running for different levels!

Josh Fields
Jun 2


How to Support Runners on Social Media
Faster does not mean better when it comes to a training run – lets not encourage unhealthy training with our social media comments!

Josh Fields
Dec 13, 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.

Josh Fields
May 9, 2023


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.

Josh Fields
Nov 20, 2022


Is 'Manufactured Adversity' Good Training?
Is it good training practice to deliberately put your body through adverse conditions? In short – maybe, but not as much as you think.

Josh Fields
Aug 5, 2022


The Heat Will Slow You Down – but it Might Just Speed You Up!
We all know running in the heat is miserable – but what if, despite slowing you down, it could actually make you more fit?

Josh Fields
May 30, 2022


Scientific Reasons You Should Ignore Pace – And What to Do Instead
Do you run by the pace on your watch? Read some scientific reasons why that is holding you back from a breakthrough, and what to do instead!

Josh Fields
May 24, 2022
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