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How to Attract More Running Clients to Your Coaching Business

By Phil White

In order to attract more runners to your business, it is important to offer services that meet their specific training needs and that help you stand out from the competition. Get out of your head to see beyond what you think clients need and listen to those athletes who value your work.

Two Coaches Review Training Peaks Data On A Computer From Their Home Office

How to Use Data Science for Analyzing Endurance Athletes

By Tom Epton

Coaches must be able to analyze and understand an endless stream of data in order to draw conclusions; using data science can amplify your insights.

Coaches' Choice

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#physiology

Return to Play Protocols for Post-COVID-19 Infections

The primary concern for athletes contracting COVID appears not to be the usual list of symptoms (fever, cough, fatigue, trouble ... Read Article

Adam Mills

Three Triathletes In Wetsuits Swim In The Ocean Just Off Of The Shore

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Can Athletes Drink Alcohol and Maintain an Effective Training Plan?

Alcohol has a measurable impact on HRV, heart rate, respiration and sleep stages. In turn, these negative implications directly influence ... Read Article

Scott Tindal

A Woman Looking At Her Wearable Device Measuring Her Heart Rate For Hrv Tracking

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Explaining HRV Numbers and Age — What’s Normal, Good and Bad?

HRV numbers decline exponentially with age but are higher in athletes and especially masters athletes, who can have HRV numbers ... Read Article

Simon Wegerif

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How to Attract More Running Clients to Your Coaching Business

In order to attract more runners to your business, it is important to offer services that meet their specific training ... Read Article

Phil White

A Woman Coach Sitting With A Female Athlete On A Picnic Bench Reviewing Data On Trainingpeaks

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Time Management: Finding the Time to Run Your Coaching Business

It can be difficult to balance your coaching business with your training, family life, social life and possibly another job. ... Read Article

Carrie Jackson

A Male Coach Talks With Another Cyclist While Looking At A Smartphone While Taking A Break During Their Ride

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Finding More Athletes for Your Business Authentically

Building your brand, business, and clientele will not be accomplished overnight. Being authentic, leaning into storytelling and being patient helps ... Read Article

Jen Rulon

Fundamentals

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A Coach’s Guide to Maximizing the TrainingPeaks App

This collection of blogs focuses on the early stages of using the TrainingPeaks app, onboarding athletes and streamlining workflows for ... Read Article

TrainingPeaks

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Polarized vs. Pyramidal Training — Which is Better For Your Athletes?

There are studies to support both periodization approaches to training, but does one have the edge over the other? An ... Read Article

Phil White

A Female Coach Looking At Metrics In A Trainingpeaks Dashboard On An Imac

#coaching 101

The Season is Over; What Does a Coach Do Now?

Taking the time to reexamine the season that was with your athletes can provide ample opportunity to maintain them as ... Read Article

Maria Simone

Science

#technology

How to Use Data Science for Analyzing Endurance Athletes

Coaches must be able to analyze and understand an endless stream of data in order to draw conclusions; using data ... Read Article

Tom Epton

A Male Cycling Coach Riding With A Female Athlete On A Road

#physiology

Why Coaches Should Know About the Menstrual Cycle’s Power

Female athletes face the challenge of training their bodies during one of the most variable periods of their lives, the ... Read Article

Kateryna Moisyeyeva

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#technology

Those Supplements Likely Don’t Work and Might Be Harmful for Athletes

Even the most effective products won't provide a shortcut to better performance and there are no substitutes for consistent training, ... Read Article

Phil White

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#coaching 101

A Coach’s Guide to Maximizing the TrainingPeaks App

This collection of blogs focuses on the early stages of using the TrainingPeaks app, onboarding athletes and streamlining workflows for ... Read Article

TrainingPeaks

#growth

How to Attract More Running Clients to Your Coaching Business

In order to attract more runners to your business, it is important to offer services that meet their specific training ... Read Article

Phil White

#technology

How to Use Data Science for Analyzing Endurance Athletes

Coaches must be able to analyze and understand an endless stream of data in order to draw conclusions; using data ... Read Article

Tom Epton

#physiology

Why Coaches Should Know About the Menstrual Cycle’s Power

Female athletes face the challenge of training their bodies during one of the most variable periods of their lives, the ... Read Article

Kateryna Moisyeyeva

#technology

Those Supplements Likely Don’t Work and Might Be Harmful for Athletes

Even the most effective products won't provide a shortcut to better performance and there are no substitutes for consistent training, ... Read Article

Phil White

#coaching 101

Polarized vs. Pyramidal Training — Which is Better For Your Athletes?

There are studies to support both periodization approaches to training, but does one have the edge over the other? An ... Read Article

Phil White

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Keys to Training Plans with David Warden and Matt Fitzgerald

Training plans are exceptionally valuable for athletes aiming for goals and an excellent means to diversify a coaching business. Listen ... Read Article

TrainingPeaks CoachCast Host Dirk Friel

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A Better Approach for Common Tendon Injuries Might Surprise You

An increasing body of evidence shows that your clients must consistently load the troublesome tissues once they're out of pain ... Read Article

Phil White

A Triathlete Preparing To Jump Off The Bike Like A Cyclocross Rider

#physiology

Determining When Your Athletes Are Prepared to Train Again

In the past, determining readiness was almost entirely on the subjective feelings of an athlete. Now, we have access to ... Read Article

Tom Epton

#growth

Time Management: Finding the Time to Run Your Coaching Business

It can be difficult to balance your coaching business with your training, family life, social life and possibly another job. ... Read Article

Carrie Jackson

A Woman Running On The Road With An Old Barn In The Background

#physiology

What it Takes to Coach Female Athletes with Perimenopause and Menopause

As the number of women in perimenopause and menopause increases in the triathlon community, it is important that we as ... Read Article

Kateryna Moisyeyeva

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The Moxie & Grit of Pro Mother, MTB Racer and Coach Sonya Looney

The 24-hour world champion talks with Dirk about maintaining her training during and after pregnancy, helping others through health coaching ... Read Article

TrainingPeaks CoachCast Host Dirk Friel