What is a Professional Coach?
What does it mean to be a professional in any field? It means a whole lot more than simply offering a service, or being paid for a service. Find out what “Professional” means for an endurance coach.
Running
Running related posts that pertain to running form, running training programs, UESCA running coach certification and pretty much any running related topic.
How to Start Trail Running: 8 Running Coaches Share Trail Running Tips
UESCA-certified running coaches share the advice they give to road runners who are interested in how to start trail running. Their trail running tips include focusing on rate of perceived effort instead of pace, wearing the right shoes, and bringing enough food and hydration to fuel a run.
4 Running Coaches Share Tips for Planning a Destination Race
UESCA-certified running coaches share the advice they give their athletes on how to have a smooth destination race experience.
Beware of Shiny Objects
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.
11 Running Coaches Share the Best Training Change They Made to Become a Better Runner
From adding an extra weekly rest day to focusing on building base miles, UESCA-certified coaches share the training changes that made them better runners.
Default to the Experts
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.
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.
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.
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.
