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Thinking about running a marathon? Before you download a 16-week training plan, there's one question you need to answer: Are you actually ready to start it? Today we're breaking down realistic marathon training timelines and how long it really takes to get marathon-ready.

EDGE Coach Quip Podcast: Ep 244: How Long Does It Take to Train For A Marathon?

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What you do week one of marathon training establishes how the rest of your training block will go. These are the 5 tips we're giving our athletes who are taking on 26.2 this year. 

EDGE Coach Quip Podcast: Ep 242: 3 Big Half Marathon Mistakes (& How to Fix Them) 

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Most runners ruin their half-marathon in the first 3 miles. In this episode, we’re talking about three huge mistakes runners make when racing 13.1, and exactly how to fix them.

EDGE Coach Quip Podcast: Ep 242: 3 Big Half Marathon Mistakes (& How to Fix Them)

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Summer running is right around the corner. In this episode, we cover 7 tips for summer running to help you start the season strong.

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EDGE Coach Quip Podcast: Ep 241: 7 Tips For Summer Running

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Ever notice how group runs somehow feel easier, even when you’re running faster?

There’s actually a reason for that. In this episode, we break down the “Draft Horse Effect” — the psychology, physiology, and hidden performance boost that happens when runners train together.

EDGE Coach Quip Podcast: Ep 240: The Draft Horse Effect

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Rest days are not lazy days. They are where your body actually absorbs the work. But a lot of runners get them wrong.

In this episode, we break down the difference between a rest day and a recovery day, why runners need both, and how to make your days off more effective with better sleep, fueling, nervous system recovery, and a little less guilt.

If you’ve ever felt like taking a day off means falling behind, this one is for you.

EDGE Coach Quip Podcast: Ep 239: Rest Days vs. Recovery Days: What Runners Get Wrong

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Morning or evening - when should you run? The answer might be the difference between staying consistent and constantly skipping workouts

In this episode, we break down the real pros and cons of each so you can train smarter, not just harder. 

EDGE Coach Quip Podcast: Ep 238: The Best Time to Run

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Trying to fit strength training into your running routine? You don’t need more time ... you need better structure. In this episode, we break down exactly how to combine cardio and strength in one day, whether to split sessions, and which to do first so you can get stronger without sacrificing your runs.

EDGE Coach Quip Podcast: Ep 237: Strength & Cardio on the Same Day?

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Traveling doesn’t have to wreck your running - most people just don’t have a plan. If you’ve ever skipped runs on trips, felt terrible on your first workout, or struggled to stay consistent, this episode is for you.

We’re breaking down simple travel hacks that make running while you’re on the road easier, smoother, and way more enjoyable. Because the goal isn’t perfect training while you travel… it’s staying consistent without overthinking it.

EDGE Coach Quip Podcast: Ep 236: Travel Hacks Every Runner Needs

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If you want to level up your running, we’re going to explain exactly how to do it. Because the truth is, there are ways to get better faster, if you know what actually works.

There are certain factors that do give runners an advantage. So in this episode, we’re going to break them all down, and tell you how to apply it to your training.

These are 5 brutally honest truths that will give you an unfair advantage - and stick around for a few bonus truths at the end because we thought of a few more

EDGE Coach Quip Podcast: Ep 235: Brutally Honest Truths That. Give You an Unfair Advantage in Running

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