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Something We Forget About Professional Athletes

March 10, 2025

Daylight savings time just happened, which always affects me more than I think it should.I appreciate that it’s light when I get done at the gym now.I even took advantage… Read More »Something We Forget About Professional Athletes

Does strength training leave you too sore to run?

March 5, 2025

Does strength training leave you too sore to run? You’re not alone. There are a lot of reasons why runners don’t enjoy strength training. Some of those reasons are notably… Read More »Does strength training leave you too sore to run?

“Slow” Isn’t a Dirty Word

March 3, 2025

The other day, someone at the gym asked if I ever led group runs for the people I coach. And my answer was “No, I’m honestly kinda slow. I doubt… Read More »“Slow” Isn’t a Dirty Word

Is zone 2 as important as everybody says?

February 28, 2025

Warning – nerdy training things ahead… In the past couple weeks, I’ve had five or six different people ask me about zone 2 training. “How much zone 2 training should… Read More »Is zone 2 as important as everybody says?

“Primal, bro…”

February 24, 2025

I started writing a couple different posts this morning and just couldn’t find a groove. Ever have days like that? Where your brain just doesn’t want to do the brain… Read More »“Primal, bro…”

Another Reason You’re Not Seeing Progress

February 21, 2025

On Wednesday, I wrote a post about why we aren’t seeing progress. If you didn’t read it, no worries – this second point largely stands on its own – but… Read More »Another Reason You’re Not Seeing Progress

One Reason You’re Not Seeing Progress

February 19, 2025

Most of us could make a lot more progress when it comes to training if we were willing to do a couple things. And no, I don’t mean quit your job,… Read More »One Reason You’re Not Seeing Progress

Struggling with motivation?

February 17, 2025

Motivation is tough. Know how I know? On Friday, I sent out an email asking for people’s #1 struggle and while I got a lot of great responses… The most… Read More »Struggling with motivation?

If I could snap my fingers and solve ONE problem for you…

February 14, 2025

I’d like to ask you something and I hope you’re willing to share. I believe one of my strengths as a coach is helping someone find a “next step” on their… Read More »If I could snap my fingers and solve ONE problem for you…

The Details (Should) Matter

February 10, 2025

The other day I was walking through the climbing gym and saw someone who looked like they were doing a lat prayer stretch. If you aren’t sure what that is… Read More »The Details (Should) Matter

Note to self…

February 7, 2025

(the most important post I’ve written in months) Before I write this, I want to be clear. This is something I need to write for myself. I know a few… Read More »Note to self…

Should I be taking creatine?

February 5, 2025

“Should I be taking creatine?” I hear that question almost every week. Somebody read something somewhere about how creatine is good for you and they want to know whether or… Read More »Should I be taking creatine?

Is your body speaking the same language?

February 3, 2025

You know when someone who’s clearly pissed off tells you they’re “fine”? That was my body for most of my 20s. It loved to give me the silent treatment and… Read More »Is your body speaking the same language?

Why Filming Yourself Training Is Helpful

January 31, 2025

When I was working as a ski lift mechanic, there was this old guy named Steiny. He was an incredible mechanic and a wealth of knowledge. He was also an… Read More »Why Filming Yourself Training Is Helpful

The Thing Everyone Forgets About Professional Athletes

January 29, 2025

Know where we get a lot of training advice? Professional athletes. Which makes sense. Becky from the block probably isn’t going to care about the obsessive little details that make… Read More »The Thing Everyone Forgets About Professional Athletes