7 Steps to Create an Annual Running Training Program
When putting together a training plan for yourself or an athlete, there are several considerations and steps. We take you through each of these and make the process easy.
Minimizing the Chance for GI Distress in Ultramarathons
Endurance training and racing impacts the gut in many different ways. Learn how it is impacted and what may be done to minimize various types of GI issues.
Want More Power On The Bike? Start With Your Ankles
Ankles and ankle position can be a significant key to proper peddling mechanics. Learn how your ankles can be the key to pushing more power on the bike.
Everything You Need To Know About Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS)
We’ve all been there. You get back from an awesome run, feel healthy and energized, have a nice dinner, go to sleep and then @$*%#!… you can barely make it down the stairs the next …
IT Band Syndrome – Myths and Facts
Ah yes, iliotibial band syndrome, or ITB Syndrome (ITBS) for short. If you’ve been a runner or cyclist for even a day or two, you’ve likely heard of this term and it being synonymous with …
What To Charge For Coaching
Like any business, it can be difficult to know how to charge for your services as a coach. We provide several factors for you to consider so you can price yourself with the correct value.
Training For An Endurance Event While Working A Physically Demanding Job
Training for an endurance sport can be tough. This is especially the case for someone who works a full-time job that requires a lot of physical labor. This is because these jobs typically involve long …
Is There Really A Fat Burning Zone?
A lot of endurance sport athletes train and race for reasons other than competition or a high placing. One of the biggest reasons is for the health benefits and moreover, to lose weight. So when …
5 Reasons you MUST have a cancellation policy (and what it should say)
If there is anything that 20 years experience as both a personal trainer and endurance sports coach has taught me is that having and adhering to a cancellation policy (CP) is a must! Notice that …
How To Start A Run Coaching Business – A Comprehensive Guide
So you’ve run a bunch of races, love reading up on the latest training information and most importantly, you want to share your passion with others so that they can achieve their goals… awesome! Now …
Lactate and Anaerobic Threshold – Explained!
Within the endurance sports world, there are a lot of confusing terms that are thrown around that usually are meant to denote the same thing – anaerobic threshold. Below are the most common terms: …
Running Form Issue: Low Back Curvature
Watch any race whether it be a 5K or a marathon and you’re bound to see quite a few runners that have substantial inward curves in their low backs. This posture is termed, ‘Lumbar Lordosis …
