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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Traditional practices: Where does your bias stem from?

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Western medicine has long positioned itself as the gold standard for what is considered legitimate healthcare. If a practice doesn’t fit into the structure of clinical trials, lab results, and double-blind studies, it’s often disregarded.

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