If you've ever found yourself feeling a bit down after a race, you might be experiencing the post-race blues. In this episode, we explain what it might feel like to have the post-race blues and how to get yourself out of it.

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You've trained for and completed your marathon - NOW WHAT?! In this episode, we have 5 things you should (and shouldn't!) do in the week after your marathon - and none of them involve running. Here's how to maximize your post-race high and recover better to bounce back stronger. 

Episodes we mention: 
Ep. 160 on the Post Race Blues
Ep. 111 on the Reverse Taper

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We asked our EDGE Athletes for some of the most surprising or unexpected parts of the Chicago Marathon - and here’s what they delivered. In this episode we cover 12 of the most surprising & interesting pieces of the Chicago Marathon. 

Good luck to all the runners taking on this race - we'll see you around Mile 18 at the corner of Taylor and Halsted (you'll hear us before you see us!). We can't wait to cheer you on!

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“Marathon Race Day Tips: How to Run Your Smoothest Marathon Yet”

You’ve put in the miles - now it’s race day. 🏃‍♀️🏅 Whether you’re running your first marathon or chasing a new PR, the right preparation can make all the difference.

In this episode, we share essential marathon race day tips: from what to do the night before, to pacing strategies, fueling, and post-race recovery. Learn how to stay calm, avoid common mistakes, and run your smoothest marathon yet.

If you’re looking for marathon preparation tips, race day strategies, or advice to make your marathon experience smoother, this episode has you covered.

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Taper is a reduction in overall training volume, which gives you more time - and a lot of athletes spend that time stressing out. But there are things you can do in those few weeks to make race day substantially easier. In this episode of Coach Quip, we have 11 tips to help you leverage these weeks and turn taper time into race day power.

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Peak week in marathon training is the week of your greatest volume and longest long run. It’s also the week many runners fear or dread as months of training fatigue and doubts about your race set in. In this episode of Coach Quip, we have 5 tips to help you nail your peak week training to build confidence and fitness for race day. 🙌

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What if you find yourself a few weeks out from your half marathon, marathon, or Ironman race and realize your training has sucked? Maybe you've skipped some key sessions or missed a few long runs, or have just been inconsistent in your training. In this episode of Coach Quip, we go through 5 tips on how to salvage your race - or adjust.

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🎶 Music by MEND Logo by @valeriegalerie 
📹 Recording wizardry by Richard Mipana 
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As the days get shorter and the miles get longer for fall marathon training, it's important to consider your safety - and the safety of those around you - out on your runs. In this episode, we talk about two incidents our runners have experienced recently and discuss ways to stay safer during your training. We also give tips for folks who may not be targeted but might see something happening to help you take action and intervene if you see something. 

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📹 Recording wizardry by Richard Mipana 
🔈 Audio mixed and edited by FermataLab

With just a few weeks to go before taper, the final training block of the marathon build is when coaches see athletes really lean into their training, or totally self-destruct. In this episode of Coach Quip, we have 8 smart tips to help you nail your final training block of your marathon training plan.

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🎶 Music by MEND Logo by @valeriegalerie 
📹 Recording wizardry by Richard Mipana 
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It’s one of the most controversial topics in running: to run with music, or without? People have very strong opinions on if you can still be a “real runner” and use music. In this episode, we break down the pros and cons of running with music and give you the definitive answer.

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🏆 Connect with Edge Athlete Lounge: @edgeathletelounge 
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👟 Connect with Coach Robyn: @coach.robyn 
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🎶 Music by MEND Logo by @valeriegalerie 
📹 Recording wizardry by Richard Mipana 
🔈 Audio mixed and edited by FermataLab