There is a limit to how many miles we can run in a week, but there are many ways we can get better at running without running - in this episode, we give you 5 tips to improve your running without taking another step in your running shoes.

In this episode, we reference the following past episodes:

STRENGTH
EP 93 - Strength Training for Endurance
EP 120 - Myths about Strength Training
EP 166 - 3 Things You Need for Strength Work

DRINK WATER
EP 143 - Everything Electrolytes

SLEEP
EP 113 - Sleep
EP 154 - Sleep Strategies Before a Big Race

STRESS
EP 141 - Mental Health
EP 162 - Anxiety Busting

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If you want to get faster, you have to run fast. Here are our 5 rules of speed work to help you improve your personal best.

Episode 17: Priming

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Today we're joined by EDGE Athlete community member Tim Loeffler, who shares his incredible story of going from being a collegiate D1 swimmer racing against some of the best in the world to being a deconditioned coach, and how he began a 175-lb weight loss and health transformation journey by walking around the block. 

Follow Tim at @juststartwalking

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📹 Recording wizardry by Richard Mipana 
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Some running shoes look like big, puffy marshmallows - a far cry from the minimalist "barefoot" style shoes that were popular just a few years ago. What's the difference? 🤔 In this episode, we talk about shoe stack height: the types of shoe stacks, what each do and are good for, and how to safely transition to a different shoe stack height.

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🎶 Music by MEND Logo by @valeriegalerie 
📹 Recording wizardry by Richard Mipana 
🔈 Audio mixed and edited by FermataLab

We know running in heat has negative impacts on running pace - but how does cold weather impact your running? In this episode, we dive into the impacts of colder temperatures on your run pace and where to find your sweet spot for optimal running.

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If you are or aspire to be a year-round outdoor runner, this one is for you. These strategies will have you feeling confident and ready to tackle snow, ice, wind chills, and everything in between. 

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🎶 Music by MEND Logo by @valeriegalerie 
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Happy 2025! For our first episode of the new year, we're setting you up with 5 tips to KEEP those New Year's Resolutions. Let's go!

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As the new year approaches, many people focus on setting resolutions or goals for the coming year. But this time is also a great time to reflect on how things went for you this year. In this episode, we break down how to do an athlete self-assessment to recap your year, and how to use that to help you set goals for the future. 

If you'd like to do your own self-assessment, here are the questions we suggest: 

1. GOALS 
- What were my goals? Were they reasonable? Did I meet them? 
- Do I still care about this goal? 
- What factors played a role? 

2. TRAINING 
- Were you consistent? 
- What plan did you use and did it work? 
- What were your strengths? 
- What can you improve on? (THIS is a great place to start thinking about base-building goals) 
- What type of training did you like most? When did you have the most fun? 
- What type of training did you dread or avoid? 

3. LIFE 
- Did you have any major life changes/events this year? 
- How balanced did you feel? 
- How did you navigate this balance 
- Any periods you’d want to shift/reconsider in future years? 
- Any races or distances you’d want to shift/reconsider in future years? 

This is just a start! For more on goals, check out Ep 122: The Life-Changing Magic of Writing Down Your Goals: https://youtu.be/ZvTdrLgYFyc

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🎶 Music by MEND Logo by @valeriegalerie 
📹 Recording wizardry by Richard Mipana 
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Our EDGE Athlete Lounge coaches compiled a list of some of our favorite recommendations to read this winter. Some of the suggestions might surprise you! Let us know your recommendations - we're always down for a good read! 

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Music by MEND Logo by @valeriegalerie 

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It's time to start thinking about 2025 - what will you race? And when? In this episode, we go through how to plan your race season, including how often you can/should race different distances, and how often in a year you can actually give your full effort in a race. If you're thinking about what your schedule will look like next year, watch this first!

Check out the video version of Coach Quip on YouTube.  (there's a special appearance by a pug in this week's episode!)

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Music by MEND Logo by @valeriegalerie 
Recording wizardry by Richard Mipana 
Audio mixed and edited by FermataLab