UESCA Coach Profile – David Ayer of RunRelated
Each month going forward, UESCA will highlight one of its coaches in a Q & A format. This month, we profile David Ayer. He’s the founder of RunRelated and is both a UESCA Running and …
Are You An Insecure Coach?
I don’t know of any coach, myself included, that has not felt insecure at some point when working with a client. Perhaps the client is a lot faster than you, maybe they worked with a …
Thinking of Glycogen Depletion Training? Think again
Amongst endurance athletes, there are many words and phrases that are commonplace but to outsiders, may seem like a foreign language – Fartlek is likely high on this list. However, of all the words, none …
The End of a Coaching Relationship – Who’s at Fault?
When you are coaching someone, you are in a relationship. Like personal relationships, professional relationships do not always work out. This is not necessarily a good or bad thing. An issue that many coaches have …
It’s All in the Hips
When discussing how to run faster, aside from cardiovascular conditioning, the most common aspects are stride rate/length and foot strike type. While these issues can affect running speed and efficiency, there is one area that …
UESCA – A “Catch-All” Fitness Organization
I was scrolling through my Facebook feed about a week ago when I came across an article in Triathlete Magazine (online) titled, “What Do Triathlon Coaching Credentials Mean?” As the founder of a coaching certification …
10 Tips to Stay on the Legal Side of Your Coaching Practice
Coaches are often so focused on the training side of their businesses that they negate a very important part – the legal side. While I am not an attorney, as someone with over 20 years …
What Is Your Time Worth?
Your coaching business provides you with income. But, is that the primary reason you chose to become a professional coach? Probably not. The reality is that purely from an income standpoint, there are likely other …
HIIT? LSD? WTF?
There is little doubt that if you have been around endurance sports long enough, you’ve come across multiple articles discussing the merits of certain types of training and additionally, why they are better than other …
Triathlon Lingo
Like any sport, triathlon has its own language and if you don’t know it, conversing with a seasoned triathlete can be a bit confusing. Not to worry though, Enduranerd is here to help! Below are …
If You Use a Foam Roller, This Is a Must Read!
Ever notice the stacks of foam rollers, lacrosse balls, PVC pipes and vibrating spiky balls in your gym? People spend a lot of time using them in an effort to correct imbalances, decrease soreness, warm …
Bike Fit: Why the Hip Angle Assessment is Useless
If you get a bike fit, more than likely you’ll have your hip angle assessed. The hip angle relates to the angle between your upper leg (femur) and torso – measured from your hip to …
