Stay In Your Lane
Coaches are experts in helping athletes train and race optimally. As such, coaches have a scope of practice and also a scope of knowledge. Find out why these two areas are critical.
Coaching
These posts discuss coaching endurance sports including running, triathlon, cycling and ultrarunning.
Three Reasons Trail Running Makes You a Faster Road Racer
These days trail running and road running are thought to be completely different. But can running on trails improve your road speed? Find out here.
The Science of Stretching – Simply Explained
Stretching tends to be a bit of a controversial subject, and not well understood at best. We break down the science behind stretching so you can better understand it and better apply it.
Role of the Big Toe in Running
Who would have thought that one small part of the foot could have so much importance to function and sport. Find out why the big toe is a big hero of healthy movement.
Carbohydrate vs. Fat Burning – A Comprehensive Review
Understanding how the body oxidizes fat and carbohydrate is fundamentally important to training and proper nutrition. We break down the science behind it to make it easily understandable.
What is a Side Stitch and Why Won’t It Go Away?
We’ve all experienced them so what are they, why do they happen, and how can we prevent them. Find out here.
10 Differences Between Road Racing and Ultramarathons
When it comes to endurance running and racing and training for events, not all races or distances are approached the same way. Find out how traditional roading racing distances and ultras are different.
Reverse Periodization
Traditional methods of periodization are commonly known and applied. But what about ‘reverse periodization?’ What is it; when and how should it be applied? We break it down for you here.
Know Your Worth
One of the most difficult aspects to manage when running a coaching business is to understand how much to charge for your services. We explain everything you should take into consideration.
What is Base Training? Hint: It’s Not What You Think
‘Base Training’ is a commonly used term but do you really understand what it means? We provide an overview here so you can easily apply it to training and periodization.
