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When to Hire a Running Coach (And When You Might Not Need One)
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Deciding whether to hire a running coach can feel like a big step. Maybe you’re wondering if it’s worth the investment, or if you’re “good enough” to work with a coach. Let me clear that up right away: coaching isn’t just for elites. It’s for anyone who wants to train smarter, improve their performance, or just enjoy running more.
Running on Sacred Ground: Acknowledging Indigenous Lands in the World Marathon Majors
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For many runners, the World Marathon Majors represent the pinnacle of racing. These six (now seven) iconic races take us through some of the most well-known cities in the world. But long before marathons and city streets, these lands had caretakers—Indigenous communities who lived, thrived, and continue to exist today.
Why Indigenous Coaches Deserve Full Pay for Their Work
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If you’re serious about diversity, equity, and inclusion in the running space, then that commitment has to extend to how you compensate Indigenous professionals.
Why a Customized Coaching Plan Beats a One-Size-Fits-All Training Program
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If you’ve been using free training plans or adaptive AI to structure your training, I get it. These tools are easy to access, budget-friendly, and can help you stay on track. But there’s a big difference between following a generic plan and training with a personalized program built just for you.
Traditional Practices: Where Does Your Bias Actually Come From?
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Why is energy healing dismissed as pseudoscience? A deeper look at bias, colonialism, and why Western medicine isn’t the only valid healing framework.