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“Built Different,” Ultras, Ironmans & The Great Recovery Confusion: Clearing Up What Runners Keep Getting Wrong
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A grounded, slightly unhinged deep dive into why runners misunderstand recovery, race stress, and training load. This guide breaks down the truth behind “built different,” ultra runner bravado, Ironman recovery timelines, and why training stress is not the same as racing stress. Learn how polarization, progressive overload, and periodization actually keep you healthy, strong, and progressing long-term.
Your Knees Aren’t The Problem. Here’s What Most Coaches Miss.
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Most knee pain in runners isn’t a knee problem at all. It’s weak hips, overloaded tendons, sloppy mechanics, and shoes that died months ago. This deep dive breaks down what’s really behind knee pain, what most coaches miss, and how runners can rebuild strength, fix patellar tendinopathy, and run pain free with smart, intentional training.
The Deep Dive on Post-Race Recovery
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A comprehensive, coach-backed guide to post-race recovery for runners of all levels. Learn what really happens inside your body after a 5k, half marathon, or marathon, how long true physiological recovery takes, and how to rebuild with smarter nutrition, strength work, and training strategies. Perfect for athletes navigating marathon recovery during ultra season or anyone wanting to prevent burnout and come back stronger.
The Long Game of Form: What 10 Years of Running Taught Me About Moving Better, Not Prettier
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A decade of running transformed my form, efficiency, and ease. Learn how Chi Running, strength, and micro-form work create sustainable, injury-resistant movement.
When “It Depends” Isn’t Nuance — It’s Ego in Running Shoes
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A sharp, funny deep dive into why “it depends” bros derail real coaching advice. Explore gender dynamics, context-driven coaching, and why nuance matters.