The 7 Simple Truths in Training
As a kid my dad would always joke with me when it came to playing it safe - he’d always say “safety third” and more completely “fun first, safety third”. To that end, I only managed a handful of ER visits in that time. What that taught me was how to manage risk and understand what I could get away with. Training is not like shooting a slingshot, staying out late, or driving fast. The consequences for increasing your training load do not follow my favorite life maxim “it’s easier to ask for forgiveness than ask for permission”. Unfortunately, when you overload your body and you do it too often - something is going to give out - that can be an overwhelming amount of fatigue, a stress fracture, or you might leave the sport completely.
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Mental Preparation for Race Day
How do you fight through the pain and discomfort of racing? How do you prepare yourself mentally after the physical preparation is complete? What do you need to think through prior to race day to line yourself up for success? Here’s a big, long list of tools to work on.
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Why is now a good time to train?
With canceled races and no running groups, training might seem like an overwhelming or pointless task. Here is what you should be focusing on during your downtime.
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You cannot stop a runner
Need some motivation to get out there and get the work done? We have the encouragement you need as well as some suggestions to help you find your motivation.
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Using Mindfulness in Dealing with a Canceled Race
Are you feeling guilty feeling upset about a cancelled race? Or conflicted about having more time at home? Learn how Mindfulness can help you grow as an athlete and emotional human.
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You should fail your workouts
Now and again it’s good to have a workout where you completely fail. Not because it’s a good ego check to be reminded that you’re an infallible human. It’s good to have the occasional workout that you blow up on. It’s a building block of being an athlete. This doesn’t mean that you set out with a plan of reckless abandon but instead, it’s the willingness to fail.
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Take a breath: Using breathwork to find your full power
Why your breathing practices are important, how to appropriately warm-up and create good habits, and how to use breathwork in a race or tough workout.
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Finding the Right Fit: Shoe Buying Guide
What is in a shoe? Fine out how fit, heel drop, rocker, and tread can benefit or hinder your running.
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Reasons to Tri
Wondering if the triathlon is right for you? Coach Stacy has some great reasons of why you should give it a TRI!
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The Logistics of the Leadville Trail 100: FAQ
FAQ regarding the logistics and planning of participating in the Leadville Trail 100.
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POV: Curated Coaching as Seen By Athletes
It has been an exciting month as the Lifelong Endurance Curated Coaching Ambassadors round off their first month of training. We asked them what they are most excited about for the coming year, and what changes they have experienced in the first month. All of these incredible athletes are getting ready for big things in 2020!
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The Psychology of Setting Goals
How to set realistic and attainable goals in both athletics and life.
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Curated Coaching VS 1:1 Coaching
Lifelong Endurance is proud to introduce our newest training experience, Curated Coaching. While both forms of coaching involve plan creation and guidance from our knowledgeable Lifelong Endurance coaches, they provide differing services to meet individual athletes' needs. Our goal at every level is to provide athletes with an amazing training experience that drives them to become the best version of themselves. Coaching. A Better You.
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Hill Training
When you’re just starting to build up fitness for the season, it makes sense to start easy and work your way into harder and longer sessions. One of the principles in early training phases for my athletes is incorporating hill training. We’ve learned over the years that hill work is a great primer for the body as it prepares for more work and more intense work. Hills are a great place to get started - If you aren’t integrating them into your training - you should!
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Using Gratitude in your Training
Tracking progress proves itself as a tool to increase strength and avoid injury. However, there is one element that most athletes neglect, one that can make all of the difference in avoiding burnout and and keeping compassion for one's self: gratitude.
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Winter Running Tips for Lifelong Endurance Coaches
Winter is around the corner, and the days are getting shorter and colder. For many, winter conditions are a big barrier to training for a spring event, but a big storm does not have to end your season.
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Athlete Spotlight: Michelle Hiland
Trail runner, Michelle Hiland, demonstrates resilience and vulnerability as she overcomes injury and looks to the future.
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