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Keepin’ It Wild: When to Pound Pavement to Avoid Imposing Trail Damage
By Patrick Smith

If you run trail, you’ve seen it. The widening of a path to avoid a mud puddle or an offshoot that cuts off a corner. Trail damage is devastating and there are simple choices you can make to reduce it.

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No More Screaming on the Sidelines: How to Work with Controversial Parents of Junior Athlete
By Mackenzie Madison

Enthusiasm & support are great, but too much can be a nightmare for coaches. Here are expert tips on how to handle passionate & opinionated athlete parents.

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Coaches' Choice

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How to Know When an Athlete Is Uncoachable
By Matt Fitzgerald
The vast majority of athletes who are coachable exhibit four key qualities, and if one or more of these qualities are...
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4 Common Strength Training Mistakes Masters Athletes Make
By Menachem Brodie
With an intelligent strength training program, you can avoid negative adaptations and instead bolster your in-sport...
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5 Traits Present in Most Successful Endurance Athletes
By Tim Ballintine
If your athletes are resilient, consistent, organized, brutal, and present, chances are they’ll get it done and have better...
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Coaches Reading List: Books Every Coach Should Read
By Menachem Brodie
Is there anything better than curling up with a great book? What if that great book was also going to help you grow your...
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The Do’s and Don’ts of Creating an Athlete Intake Form
By Charlie Czechowski
On-boarding your athletes can be an arduous process, but you can keep things simple by using this super clear,...
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Why Helping Other Coaches Helps Your Business
By Jen Rulon & Philip Hatzis
Keeping your cards close to your chest may serve some professions, but in the business of coaching, sharing opens up so...
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Fundamentals

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The Non-racing Challenges Your Athletes Need to Focus On
By Philip Hatzis
If your athletes are suffering from the current lack of competition due to canceled races, these challenges might reignite...
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Small Races Are Happening, But Should You Participate?
By Dr. Jeff Sankoff
For many athletes the question is no longer “Can I race?” but rather “Should I race?” Emergency...
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Coach Collaboration: Become a Better Collaborator
By Jen Rulon & Philip Hatzis
In part three of the three-part series, coaches Jen & Philip discuss what to bring to the table in order to maximize...
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When Athlete Identity Falls Apart
By Patrick Smith
The athlete identity is fragile, and when something interrupts it (an injury, a major life event or say, a pandemic), it...
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Pre and Post Workout Fueling for Your Athletes
By Taylor Thomas
Is there a ton of info out there about training nutrition? Yes. Are we going to dive into all of that? No. But we will give...
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Virtual Coaching for Virtual Racing
By Philip Hatzis
For the time being, it doesn’t look like virtual racing is going anywhere. If you’re not coaching with a...
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When Athlete Identity Falls Apart
By Patrick Smith
The athlete identity is fragile, and when something interrupts it (an injury, a major life event or say, a pandemic), it...
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#INSPIRATION
The Non-racing Challenges Your Athletes Need to Focus On
By Philip Hatzis
If your athletes are suffering from the current lack of competition due to canceled races, these challenges might reignite...
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#COACHING-101
Small Races Are Happening, But Should You Participate?
By Dr. Jeff Sankoff
For many athletes the question is no longer “Can I race?” but rather “Should I race?” Emergency...
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#COACHING-101
Keepin’ It Wild: When to Pound Pavement to Avoid Imposing Trail Damage
By Patrick Smith
If you run trail, you’ve seen it. The widening of a path to avoid a mud puddle or an offshoot that cuts off a corner....
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#RELATIONSHIPS
No More Screaming on the Sidelines: How to Work with Controversial Parents of Junior Athlete
By Mackenzie Madison
Enthusiasm & support are great, but too much can be a nightmare for coaches. Here are expert tips on how to handle...
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#PHYSIOLOGY
Pre and Post Workout Fueling for Your Athletes
By Taylor Thomas
Is there a ton of info out there about training nutrition? Yes. Are we going to dive into all of that? No. But we will give...
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#TECHNOLOGY
Virtual Coaching for Virtual Racing
By Philip Hatzis
For the time being, it doesn’t look like virtual racing is going anywhere. If you’re not coaching with a...
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How Masked Training Can Make You More Fit
By Dr. Rick Kattouf
Yes, wearing a mask is a bummer. No, it doesn’t need to ruin your ability to get in a great workout. This is why:
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When Does Recovery Become More Important Than Training?
By Caitlin Glenn Sapp
It can be tough to discern whether your athlete is simply tired from hard workouts, or if they are nearing an unproductive...
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Coach Collaboration: Become a Better Collaborator
By Jen Rulon & Philip Hatzis
In part three of the three-part series, coaches Jen & Philip discuss what to bring to the table in order to maximize...
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If the Shoe Fits: Advising Your Athletes on Finding the Right Running Shoe
By Caitlin Glenn Sapp
Finding the perfect running shoes is like dating. You need to try on different options, but once you find the right one,...
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More Mindfulness: Training Active & Flexible Attention
By Patrick Smith
Is mindfulness trendy? Yes. But is it super useful in endurance sports, also yes! Help your athletes bring their attention...