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UESCA Blog

Our blog is a great resource for learning about a wide range of subjects pertaining to endurance sports.

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UESCA Blog

Our blog is a great resource for learning about a wide range of subjects pertaining to endurance sports.

UESCA Blog

Our blog is a great resource for learning about a wide range of subjects pertaining to endurance sports

Beware of Shiny Objects

What is the most important component to your success as an athlete? Is it the “shiny objects” like super shoes, upgraded aero equipment, or the latest and greatest supplement? We think probably not. Something else may matter more.
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UESCA is a Stupid Idea They Told Me

Are some ideas better than others? Of course. But at the end of the day, it is the personal drive, perseverance, and belief in one’s idea that is most important to success.
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Keep Moving Forward

Running a business is a lot like racing, but a lot more complicated. To ensure your business grows and prospers, avoid this rookie mistake.
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Have Patience

Patience and persistence, often through failures and slow progress, are critical factors for success in your coaching business.
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11 Running Coaches Share the Best Training Change They Made to Become a Better Runner

From adding an extra weekly rest day to focusing on building base miles, UESCA-certified coaches share the training changes that made them better runners.

Default to the Experts

To be the best possible coach or athlete, it’s important to understand that you’re likely not an expert on every aspect of endurance sports and therefore should actively source credible experts, and be careful not to just listen to the loudest voice in the room.

Just Start

While it’s easy to dream of starting a coaching business, actually starting one is a different story. In our experience working in the coaching industry, we’ve identified what we think is the main obstacle.

Why You Need Intense Training

There are many physiological benefits to training at higher intensities but is that the only benefit? It turns out there’s another benefit that may be as equally important.

3 Key Strategies for a Successful Marathon

Running a successful marathon is not just about training and endurance, you also need to be on top of some very important racing strategies and keys. We cover 3 important strategies that are a must.
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The End of a Coaching Relationship

Coaching is a relationship and sometimes the relationship must come to an end. Find out how to navigate the end of a coaching relationship and how to have a healthy perspective.
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8 Running Coaches Share Tips on What to Eat the Morning of a Half Marathon or Marathon

Determining what to eat the morning of a half marathon or marathon requires some experimentation for athletes. Here’s how eight UESCA-certified coaches guide their athletes.
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The Truth About Owning a Small Business

When it comes to starting and building a small business, like coaching, patience is a virtue and realistic expectations are important. Learn why “Good things take time.” And how to grow smartly.
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