Ep 29: Coach Talk

I love talking about running. In this episode, we discuss some recent topics and questions.

• What COULD you do vs what SHOULD you do?
• The importance of PACE CONTROL
• Easy runs should be EASY or you are doing it wrong.
• Why you should warm up before every run and every workout.

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In this episode, Coach Kevin shares some details of his current running roadmap. 

• Where I came from and where I am going
• The search to discover "what is next".
• Battling ego, the aging process, and various hurdles along the way
• Finding gratitude for the journey

He also takes on a few questions/ topics from runners.

• Every year my holiday/ winter training suffers. What can I do?
• The value of investing in a piece of at-home cardio equipment.

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In this episode, Coach Kevin discusses the importance of a long-term, slow-burn approach to endurance goals. 

• To race a fast marathon you need to forget about racing a fast marathon for a bit.
• Are your goals competing with each other and preventing your success?
• Set the BIG goal, then forget about it and focus on the smaller goals.
• You cannot marathon your way to marathon success!
• What are the key things I should focus on??

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What are the keys to smart marathon racing? What are the important factors that can influence our race outcomes? 
Coach Kevin tells a story of four runners who all crossed the finish line side-by-side while taking four very different paths to the finish.  Which one are you? Which one do you want to be? 
What is my peak performance?
Which marathon or race should I choose for my peak race performance?
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Analyzing your race is crucial to understanding what worked... and what didn't. How should you properly judge your performance? What are the key components of this analysis? How do you use this feedback to plan your next goal? All of this and more on this episode. Questions? Reach out at coach@cantstopendurance.com

Coach Kevin shares his thoughts on goal-setting and finding your WHY.  What questions should you be asking yourself when setting goals?  Why is honest self-talk so important?   "Can you do it? Will you do it? Will it be worth it?" comes from a great coaching seminar presented by Dr. Gregory Dale of the Duke University Athletic Dept. 

Coach Kevin and Coach Holly discuss having perspective as a runner and how to run the mile you're in!  Tune in for some tips on how to reframe your mindset when going through a setback. 

What is my race strategy for my first post-covid race? Which distance should I choose for my Fall goal race?  What are the best shoes? Can I add more running miles to my plan? Does running ever get easier?? How do I prevent this awful chafing on hot, sweaty runs? The coaches answer these questions and more on this Q & A episode. 

Kristin Fant, RDN, joins the coaches to discuss the critical importance of proper fueling and nutrition for endurance athletes. Kristin sheds light on sustainable vs non-sustainable nutrition, fad diets, and disordered eating. She also discusses the complicated relationship between food and performance and some of the unique issues facing female athletes.  Follow Kristin for more great content on Instagram at @endurance.nutritionist

The coaches discuss the complicated process of managing the ego and striving to find gratitude for what we are able to do. How do we find that "sweet spot" of being tough enough to do the work but smart enough to embrace the rest and recovery required to KEEP SHOWING UP long term?  That is the real victory for endurance athletes. LIsten, subscribe and share this episode with a friend.