Thoughts on Training, Racing, and Building Coached
Stop trying everything you see. Filter hard.
I used to email my coach every idea I found. He said no to most of them. Looking back, that was the whole point of having him. Social media has...
Stop trying everything you see. Filter hard.
I used to email my coach every idea I found. He said no to most of them. Looking back, that was the whole point of having him. Social media has...
My coach used to email me a word doc
Before apps, before device sync, before any of it, my coach emailed me a Word doc with my training plan. It worked. It got me to the Olympic trials. Here's...
My coach used to email me a word doc
Before apps, before device sync, before any of it, my coach emailed me a Word doc with my training plan. It worked. It got me to the Olympic trials. Here's...
I'll start on Monday
You skipped Tuesday. Wednesday didn't happen either. By Thursday, the week feels broken, so you make a deal with yourself. Monday. Fresh start. This time it'll stick. It won't. Here's...
I'll start on Monday
You skipped Tuesday. Wednesday didn't happen either. By Thursday, the week feels broken, so you make a deal with yourself. Monday. Fresh start. This time it'll stick. It won't. Here's...
Intensity is like caffeine
Most athletes don't need more hard sessions. They need better ones at the right times. Intensity is a powerful training tool. But like caffeine, it works best when you use...
Intensity is like caffeine
Most athletes don't need more hard sessions. They need better ones at the right times. Intensity is a powerful training tool. But like caffeine, it works best when you use...
You had a bad session. Now what?
Bad sessions happen to every athlete, no matter how well you're training or how good you are. Pace is off, the heart rate is high, and nothing feels right. Here's...
You had a bad session. Now what?
Bad sessions happen to every athlete, no matter how well you're training or how good you are. Pace is off, the heart rate is high, and nothing feels right. Here's...
Slow isn't the same as easy
Many athletes think they're training easy. They're not. Here's why slow and easy are not the same thing, and what it's costing you.
Slow isn't the same as easy
Many athletes think they're training easy. They're not. Here's why slow and easy are not the same thing, and what it's costing you.
The problem with cardio
Cardio is one of the most useless words in training. It tells you nothing about what you're doing or why. Here's a simpler, smarter way to think about your training.
The problem with cardio
Cardio is one of the most useless words in training. It tells you nothing about what you're doing or why. Here's a simpler, smarter way to think about your training.
The better way to measure a run
Distance is simple, but it misses the point. Your body responds to effort, not kilometres. Train by time, and you get the dose right more often.
The better way to measure a run
Distance is simple, but it misses the point. Your body responds to effort, not kilometres. Train by time, and you get the dose right more often.
Your watch is a tool, not the way
Athletes have more data than ever. But more data doesn’t always mean better decisions. Your watch is a useful tool, just don’t let it do the thinking for you.
Your watch is a tool, not the way
Athletes have more data than ever. But more data doesn’t always mean better decisions. Your watch is a useful tool, just don’t let it do the thinking for you.
How to use parkrun as a smart training tool
Parkrun is one of the best tools runners have. It’s free. It’s regular. It’s everywhere. But most runners either ignore it, or race it hard every week. Here’s how to...
How to use parkrun as a smart training tool
Parkrun is one of the best tools runners have. It’s free. It’s regular. It’s everywhere. But most runners either ignore it, or race it hard every week. Here’s how to...
How to plan a race season that actually improve...
Most athletes race too much or not enough. Learn how A, B and C races bring structure, sharpen execution, and improve performance.
How to plan a race season that actually improve...
Most athletes race too much or not enough. Learn how A, B and C races bring structure, sharpen execution, and improve performance.
How To Fuel Your Next Marathon
You must fuel properly to run a fast marathon and achieve your best result. Learn how to do that in this article
How To Fuel Your Next Marathon
You must fuel properly to run a fast marathon and achieve your best result. Learn how to do that in this article
How To Race Your Best Marathon
Running your best marathon is simple in theory. It’s more complicated in practice. Here’s what you can do to run like Eliud Kipchoge, and nail your next marathon.
How To Race Your Best Marathon
Running your best marathon is simple in theory. It’s more complicated in practice. Here’s what you can do to run like Eliud Kipchoge, and nail your next marathon.
Tie Your Shoelaces
Before you head out for your next run, lace your shoes. Sit down and carefully tie each lace to a tension that is firm but comfortable. Here’s why!
Tie Your Shoelaces
Before you head out for your next run, lace your shoes. Sit down and carefully tie each lace to a tension that is firm but comfortable. Here’s why!
Marathon Training: Best Recovery Practices
If you want to run a fast marathon, you must keep training and recovery in balance. In this article, we share what you can do to maximise your recovery and...
Marathon Training: Best Recovery Practices
If you want to run a fast marathon, you must keep training and recovery in balance. In this article, we share what you can do to maximise your recovery and...
Why Strength Training Is Essential During Marat...
Strength training is an essential component of marathon prep for beginner and advanced runners. Learn why and how to do it.
Why Strength Training Is Essential During Marat...
Strength training is an essential component of marathon prep for beginner and advanced runners. Learn why and how to do it.
4 Training Runs You Should Do To Prepare For Yo...
Here a four essential runs you should do to prepare to run a fast marathon and recover quickly afterwards.
4 Training Runs You Should Do To Prepare For Yo...
Here a four essential runs you should do to prepare to run a fast marathon and recover quickly afterwards.
Training Zones: A Key To Your Marathon Success
Learn how training zones can help optimise your training and improve your chances of running a PB in your next marathon.
Training Zones: A Key To Your Marathon Success
Learn how training zones can help optimise your training and improve your chances of running a PB in your next marathon.
9 Mistakes Runners Make When Training For A Mar...
Don’t make these nine mistakes if you want to run injury free and achieve a personal best time in your next marathon.
9 Mistakes Runners Make When Training For A Mar...
Don’t make these nine mistakes if you want to run injury free and achieve a personal best time in your next marathon.
How To PB Your Next Marathon
Want to PB your next marathon? Here is everything you need to know; from training to fueling to pacing and everything in between.
How To PB Your Next Marathon
Want to PB your next marathon? Here is everything you need to know; from training to fueling to pacing and everything in between.
What Is A Tempo Run And How Do You Do It?
Tempo runs are one of the most versatile and valuable training runs you can do. What are tempo runs and how do they help?
What Is A Tempo Run And How Do You Do It?
Tempo runs are one of the most versatile and valuable training runs you can do. What are tempo runs and how do they help?
How To Train Around A COVID-19 Vaccination Or B...
Here’s what runners and triathletes should do to manage their training before and after a COVID-19 vaccination or booster shot.
How To Train Around A COVID-19 Vaccination Or B...
Here’s what runners and triathletes should do to manage their training before and after a COVID-19 vaccination or booster shot.