coaching

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The Open Calendar Dilemma

For many long-time runners, the winter represents a time to take it a little easier, be more flexible, and recover from the rigors of the rest of the year.

Comparison

It’s not easy, possible or even necessary to set aside the tendency to compare

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Travel Training

“…a few tips to integrating your running into travel successfully.” I am writing this dispatch from the road, as I am on a family vacation

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Dream Big

Dreaming is different than goal setting…

The Comeback

The comeback is accomplished in the relative obscurity of smaller steps performed without fanfare, often with no one watching.

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Happy Trails

The next time you see that little gap in the trees, or the inkling of what might be a trail, I encourage you to safely investigate.

Mid Season Check-In

Three quick guidelines for mid-season assessment that athletes and coaches can apply to their own situation.

Running the Half in a Marathon Buildup

Annie Frisbie and Dakotah Lindwurm are racing a half marathon this weekend in the midst of their buildup to the Boston Marathon. There are a

Picking Your Races

Is it a good idea to race a long-ish race two weeks in a row?