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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

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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9 Running Coaches Share First Marathon Advice

UESCA-certified running coaches share their first marathon advice for athletes, including how long they advise for the longest training run and the importance of sticking to a race nutrition plan.
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Navigating Athlete Questions

As a coach, are you comfortable with all the possibilities of questions you might get? We provide some helpful tips to help you navigate.
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Why Don’t My Clients Work Hard?

If you’re a coach, you’ve likely asked yourself this question. Learn how to better understand your client or athlete so you can maximize the motivation potential.
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7 Running Coaches Share Recommended Cross-Training Workouts for Runners

Supplementing running with other activities is great for strength-building and injury rehab. Here are the top cross-training workouts for runners that coaches recommend.
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10 Tips from Running Coaches on How to Increase Running Endurance

Understanding how to build running endurance is important, and it’s not as simple as increasing the miles you run. Ten running coaches share the most common mistakes they find runners make and what athletes should do instead to increase running endurance.
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8 Running Coaches Share Tips for Beginner Runners on How to Set Running Goals

Running goals keep runners motivated, and coaches can help their athletes identify goals that are challenging yet attainable. Having a growth mindset and focusing on the process are especially important tips for beginner runners.

The Most Boring (and Important) Factor of Success

Whether it be business success or athletic success, it may not be sexy, but it’s likely the single most important factor.
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