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Building a Bank of Glimmers: Why Runners (and Coaches) Need Them
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Discover how building a “Bank of Glimmers” can help athletes and coaches stay motivated, protect their purpose, and push back against doubt. Learn how to create your own Glimmer bank and why it matters for runners, masters athletes, and anyone walking their own fringe path.
Back-to-Back Marathons: It’s Not That Simple
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Are back-to-back marathons really “not normal” or “not beneficial”? Discover why that hot take misses the nuance, how ultrarunners prove it can work, and what real coaching support looks like for athletes chasing multiple marathons.
The Boston Myth: Why “Most Runners Will Never Qualify” Misses the Point
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Is the Boston Marathon only for the genetically gifted? Let’s unpack the myth that “most runners will never qualify” and why hard work, priorities, and personal goals matter more than blanket statements.
What Evidence-Based Coaching Should Look Like
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Evidence-based coaching isn’t just about PubMed citations. Discover how research, athlete feedback, and coaching experience combine with curiosity, growth mindset, and critical thinking to create sustainable training for runners.
The Dumpster Fire of “Evidence-Based Coaching”
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Many coaches claim to be “evidence-based,” but what does that really mean? This post breaks down how research is cherry-picked, misused, and weaponized in the running community — and why real coaching means pairing science with context, prevention, and lived experience.