Have a Beginner’s Mindset
An important key to being a great coach is having a healthy amount of humility. Both from a coaching perspective and learning perspective, being open to new or differing ideas will make you better.
These posts discuss coaching endurance sports including running, triathlon, cycling and ultrarunning.
An important key to being a great coach is having a healthy amount of humility. Both from a coaching perspective and learning perspective, being open to new or differing ideas will make you better.
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.
If you coach athletes long enough, inevitably you’ll face non-compliance in respect to workout adherence or communication. Here are some best practices to help you navigate these situations.
It’s likely you’ve heard of Imposter Syndrome, but are you familiar with the Dunning Kruger Effect? This effect is the exact opposite of Imposter Syndrome and is something to be aware of when judging yourself or others’ expertise.
As endurance coaching is a passion but also a business, business related emailing is part of the operational tasks. The ability to write a good email is essential but not everyone has mastered this skill. Here are ways to be excellent at email communication.
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.
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.
Running a business is a lot like racing, but a lot more complicated. To ensure your business grows and prospers, avoid this rookie mistake.
Patience and persistence, often through failures and slow progress, are critical factors for success in your coaching business.
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.