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.
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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.
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.
Episode #5: Differences and Similarities between Amateur and Elite Runners with Guest Professional Marathoner Nell Rojas
In this ‘All Things Endurance’ episode, host Rick Prince chats with professional marathon runner and coach, Nell Rojas. Nell was the top American woman in the Boston Marathon in 2021 and 2022, and in 2023 she PR’d with a 2:24:51. In this episode, Nell discusses a wide range of topics from the perspective of both … Read more
Episode #4: The Do’s and Don’ts of Starting/Growing a Coaching Business with Guest Rachel Laymon
In this All Things Endurance podcast episode, host Rick Prince chats with running coach, Rachel Laymon. Rachel is a registered dietitian, certified personal trainer, UESCA-certified running coach, and the owner of Run Well Be Well, a run coaching company based out of Akron, Ohio. In this episode, Rachel discusses all of the ins and outs … Read more
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.
