Read the full post on Marathon Training Academy. Congrats to our coaching client Luis who finished the Ultra Blue Island Marathon in Portugal and won his age group! He writes, “Completed my…
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241: Most common mistakes when coaching distance runners and how to avoid.
Read the full post on The Science of Running. What are the most common mistakes coaches make? In this episode we dive into where we and others have gone wrong, and what…
PR at the London Marathon
Read the full post on Marathon Training Academy. Congrats to our coaching client Alicia who earned a 5 minute PR at the London Marathon! She writes, “The London Marathon was simply amazing!…
Mastering Marathon Prep: A Personal Trainer’s Guide
Read the full post on Marathon Training Academy. Published on Nov 7th 2024 Preparing clients for a marathon is no small feat—it requires a comprehensive approach to training, nutrition, and recovery. As…
A Guide to Running with Your Dog
Read the full post on Marathon Training Academy. Running is a great way for both you and your dog to get exercise. The two of you can also bond during this time….
A Marathon Success Story with Robin Walters
Read the full post on Marathon Training Academy. In this episode we speak with Academy member and coaching client, Robin Walters, about how she ‘leveled-up’ her life through marathon training! Once upon…
Mother Daughter Marathon Magic
Read the full post on Marathon Training Academy. Congrats to Sarah who earned her BQ running 4:16 at the Eugene Marathon! Her daughter Emily paced her to a strong finish. Both Sarah…
240: The Science of Zone 2: Why it’s misunderstood and how to apply it successful in your training.
Read the full post on The Science of Running. Everyone is talking about zone 2! What is it, what do we get wrong, and how do we utilize it correctly. On this…
239: The Science of Overuse injuries and rehabilitation for distance runners.
Read the full post on The Science of Running. It’s time to talk about injuries, those dreaded things that pop up that derail a season. How do we prevent them, bounce back…
238: When workouts don’t work: The art of the audible
Read the full post on The Science of Running. What do you do when it all goes wrong during a workout? You call an audible! In this episode, we walk you through…
237: Medium Dig Cycle: When and why to purposefully dig a hole in training.
Read the full post on The Science of Running. Is it every worthwhile to dig yourself a hole? It turns out the answer is likely yes! In this episode we go through…
236: Hard work vs. Overtraining: Finding the Sweet Spot for Optimal Adaptation:
Read the full post on The Science of Running. Training is about adaptation. We have to apply the right stimulus that is just strong enough, without overwhelming us. It’s about embarrassing the…
235: The science of Flow states: How to turn it on and recapture it when it’s gone.
Read the full post on The Science of Running. How do we get in the zone to perform at our best? This week we tackle the psychology of performance. Steve & Jon…
234: The Science of Soviet Training Methods: A look back at the history of getting in shape.
Read the full post on The Science of Running. In this episode we dive deep into the literature on soviet training. Yes, there was lots of drugs, but is there anything to…
233: Traits of a champion: Why some are better than rest
Read the full post on The Science of Running. What separates the best from the rest? In this episode, we go into the characteristics of a champion, and how to cultivate them…
232: Defining the Win: How to stay on track, have success, and have fun doing it.
Read the full post on The Science of Running. Are you and your athletes on the same page in how you define success? Have you ever walked up to an athlete after…