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Four Principles for Coaching Adult-Learned Swimmers
By Conrad Goeringer
It’s not uncommon for adult-learned swimmers to lack confidence in the water. Luckily this can change easily by...
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9 Ways to Make Indoor Trainer Season Better
By Patrick Smith
For many of us, indoor training season is quickly approaching of not already here. Keep your setup clean and dialed in so...
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The Advantages and Pitfalls of Science-Backed Coaching
By Andy Kirkland
Most logical humans like science as it provides us with a bedrock of truth (or something close to it as proved or disproved...
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Feeding vs. Fueling: Where Most Dieting Athletes Fail
By Dr. Rick Kattouf
Dieting and fasting have a lot of appeal for athletes looking to slim down, but when it comes to sustainable changes,...
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Why Athletes Shouldn’t Care About Peak Power
By Philip Hatzis
Most athletes love seeing a super high peak power in their workout analysis, but does it actually mean anything?
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Transitioning Athletes to a New Coach in 3 Steps
By Mackenzie Madison
Switching up coaches can feel jarring and uncomfortable for athletes. Learn how to smooth the transition by focusing on...
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Small Races Are Happening, But Should You Participate?
By Dr. Jeff Sankoff
For many athletes the question is no longer “Can I race?” but rather “Should I race?” Emergency...
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Keepin’ It Wild: When to Pound Pavement to Avoid Imposing Trail Damage
By Patrick Smith
If you run trail, you’ve seen it. The widening of a path to avoid a mud puddle or an offshoot that cuts off a corner....
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Coach Collaboration: Become a Better Collaborator
By Jen Rulon & Philip Hatzis
In part three of the three-part series, coaches Jen & Philip discuss what to bring to the table in order to maximize...
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If the Shoe Fits: Advising Your Athletes on Finding the Right Running Shoe
By Caitlin Glenn Sapp
Finding the perfect running shoes is like dating. You need to try on different options, but once you find the right one,...
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The Fitness Testing We Should Be Doing
By Andrew Simmons
Classic FTP tests have long since been heralded as the gold standard for fitness assessment, but today we’re...
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A Zone Setting and Testing Deep Dive
By Andrew Simmons
Sure FTP test aren’t fun, but screwed up zones are even less so. Get the most accurate data possible for your...