As an endurance coach, I spend a lot of time helping athletes with all kinds of skill sets. We spend time improving techniques like running, swimming, cycling, weightlifting, mobility, positive thinking, & focusing. But there’s one particular skill set that needs more attention than all the others…and it surprises athletes because it seems like it
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I love this time of year. Fall is when I am honored to be a part of amazing conversations with prospective coaching clients! I thoroughly enjoy hearing about all the cool races & events that folks have decided to do. As we chat about their goals, past training, strengths & areas of most potential (what
“I’ve been training & racing in triathlons since 2013. Most recently I raced Ironman 70.3 Santa Cruz. Over the years I’ve learned that getting ready for a triathlon is so much more than just doing the swim, bike & run training. There are lots of little things to prep for like… What to eat How
“Working with endurance athletes is one of my passions. And, as a former competitive distance runner, training runners is of special interest to me. All runners who come to me have one goal: ‘To get faster.’ (I have never met an athlete who wanted to get slower!) This article will focus on several training pearls
I know I’m jumping the gun a bit. It’s not exactly Fall yet. And the temps outside certainly don’t make me want to cozy up by the fire with my pumpkin spice latte. But, have no fear – the season will change. And when Sept. 22 comes, you’ll want your books ready! So here goes
“How slow can you go?” is not a question you often hear in athletic circles. The more common query is, of course, “How fast can you go?” When most endurance-oriented competitions are won or lost by the finish time, the “How fast can you go?” question is certainly legit. (Side Note: Click here to watch
“This past weekend was the Bogus Hill Climb. A couple hundred athletes powered up the steady slopes that overlook our city. Leading into this race, I received a number of questions from athletes on pacing. Here is the story I told: About 15 years ago, I was training for the Hill Climb & wanting to
#1 Question: “How do I know when to skip a workout?” Seriously…athletes ask me this question ALL the time. And truthfully…I ask myself this question ALL the time too. If you’re on a structured training plan (or you’ve ever followed a structured plan), you’ve experienced low motivation, low energy levels, fatigue, tiredness & lethargy. In
“For runners, hills can either be a dream or a nightmare. We all know that running hills is ‘good for us’, but how many of us actually see those benefits? If done correctly, hill running can improve muscle strength & running economy. But…here’s the key phrase: ‘If done correctly’. As a coach I know that