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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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.
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.
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.
Overtraining Syndrome
Overtraining syndrome is a serious situation and it is critical to understand it and to know the signs and symptoms. Expert contributor Alexandra Coates covers this topic in depth.
Caffeine Use in Endurance Sports
Caffeine is well-known as a benefit to performance in many different ways. Find out how it can be used effectively and how it directly impacts athletes.
5 Reasons for Peak Season Strength Training
Should I strength train during my season? The short answer is, Yes! The long(er) answer is here.
Heart Rate – Intensity Mismatch
Heart rate is a common metric used by endurance athletes to measure training effort, but is it always the best measure and for every type of athlete? We break it down for you.
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.
