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.
Coaching
These posts discuss coaching endurance sports including running, triathlon, cycling and ultrarunning.
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.
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 hours, being on your feet for extensive periods of time, and likely involves heavy lifting. Face it… that’s a workout … Read more
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 you have a client come to you with weight loss as a primary goal, how do you proceed from a … Read more
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 I wrote, ‘adhere to’ and not just ‘have.’ I know a lot of coaches and trainers that have cancellation policies … Read more
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 what? There’s no doubt about it – starting a business is hard. Regardless of whether it’s online or brick and … Read more
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 of proper form is often not the fault of the individual. One of the most common cycling form ‘errors’ is … Read more
