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What Runners Don’t Realize About Building a Training Plan
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As a coach, I see runners making the same mistakes over and over. They train hard but not smart. They focus on the wrong numbers. They ignore things that could make them stronger, faster, and less injury-prone.
How Long Should Your Training Cycle Be?
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If you’ve ever followed a race training plan, you’ve probably seen cycles that last anywhere from a few weeks to several months. So how do you know what’s right for you?
Racing Fitness vs. Training Fitness: Why They Aren’t the Same
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If you’ve ever finished a race feeling like a superhero, only to struggle through a regular training run days later, you’ve experienced the difference between racing fitness and training fitness.
Mastering the Art of Running: Aerobic and Anaerobic Workouts (and Why “Recovery Run” Is a Misleading Term)
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Understand aerobic vs anaerobic running workouts, why “recovery runs” are misunderstood, and how to balance easy runs, speed work, and long runs effectively.
Unlocking the Runner’s Mind: 10 Psychology Principles That Shape Performance (Whether You Realize It or Not)
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Running performance isn’t just physical. Learn 10 psychology principles that shape effort, fatigue, motivation, and endurance for smarter, more resilient running.