Running Healthy and Lifelong with Coach Amanda Brooks

Amanda and Dirk talk pre-hab, fueling as an aging runner, perimenopause and menopause and how she prescribes intensity, even to ... Read Article

Addressing the Changing Nutrition Needs of Masters Athletes

As athletes age, their nutrition needs become more specialized, requiring proper care and focus. Adjustments to nutrition and hydration should ... Read Article

How Training Addiction and Disordered Eating are Connected

Learn why endurance athletes are susceptible to training obsessively, where this might intersect with similarly self-destructive beliefs about food, identity ... Read Article

The Guide to Understanding & Coaching Athletes by HRV

Heart rate variability (HRV) is a powerful tool that has become increasingly popular in the world of endurance training. HRV ... Read Article

Revealing the Impact of Sleep Loss on Athletes’ Performance Physiology

In addition to affecting your athletes’ lactate threshold, insufficient sleep might also take a toll on the output of their ... Read Article

Is Coaching with Running Power Better Than Pace or HR?

While cycling power has become the standard for performance measurement and management, running power technology is relatively new. Recent advancements ... Read Article

Redefining the Role Lactate Plays in Athletes and Energy Cycles

Lactate has been traditionally viewed as a significant limit to endurance performance, however, new research suggests that while lactate is ... Read Article

NVDM’s Secrets to Training Triathletes with Natasha van der Merwe

Taking lessons learned as a former pro triathlete and tennis player and coach, Natasha van der Merwe talks about how ... Read Article

Case Study: Coaching an Ironman and 100-Mile Ultra in One Season

As more athletes get into longer-distance events, they may think about going after a massive goal. See how to navigate ... Read Article

Case Study: How to Structure Training for Back-to-Back Marathons

Training for back-to-back marathons is a challenge due to the short recovery period, with specific training required to help overcome ... Read Article

Breaking Down BFR Training Pros and Cons for Endurance Athletes

While blood flow restriction training should never be the main kind of training that your athletes do, it could be ... Read Article

Optimizing Nutrition for Endurance Athletes Who Use a Plant-Based Diet

As a coach, it's important to meet athletes where they're at and support their goals by understanding their dietary preferences. ... Read Article