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 …
Do your knees angle in or out while cycling? This might be why!
Cycling is a unique sport that requires an individual to adapt to a bike with minimal equipment adjustments. As a result, most people that ride a bike do not have mechanically proper form. This lack …
