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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.
Rethinking Performance: Beyond the Numbers in Running
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When it comes to running, there’s a lot of focus on time, pace, and achieving certain benchmarks—whether it’s qualifying for the Boston Marathon or hitting a specific race goal. But what if I told you that true performance in running isn’t always about how fast you go or where you finish?
Women’s Health Research Cuts? Why We Need to Stop Reacting and Start Reading
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Confused about the Women's Health Initiative funding scare? Learn what really happened, why panic spread online, and why slowing down before sharing is the smartest advocacy move. Get the full story here.
How Many People Have Run a Marathon, and What Are the Odds of Completing Three in a Year Without Injury?
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Studies show that only about 1% of the global population has ever run a marathon. In the U.S., this percentage is slightly higher, but it's still a pretty small group.
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.