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The Honeymoon Effect in Coaching: Why the Excitement Fades and What to Do About It

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The early days of a coaching relationship can feel like magic. You're motivated. Your training feels fresh. You might even see some quick progress.

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Why Certified Running Coaches Deserve More Respect

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If you’ve spent any time in the running world, you’ve probably come across the idea that certified coaches aren’t as “qualified” as those with college degrees in sports science or kinesiology. Some people even believe that if a coach doesn’t have elite race times, they shouldn’t be coaching at all.

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The Importance of Giving Credit to Coaches: Why Acknowledging Your Coach Matters

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In the world of running and training, there’s often a fine line between taking ownership of your journey and recognizing the support that helped get you to where you are. I’ve seen athletes claim to be "self-coached" because they reuse a training plan and make adaptations along the way, but let’s dig into why that’s not truly self-coaching—and why giving credit to the coach who developed the plan matters.

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The Illusion of Objectivity: How Running Apps Fail Athletes

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Running apps promise precision and objectivity, but the reality is far messier. These tools create an illusion of control, often misleading runners, dulling their intuition, and holding them back from real progress. In this post, I break down why relying too much on running apps could be hurting your performance—and what to do instead. Let’s talk about it.

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