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  • This Method of Setting Goals Can Work Wonders

    by Coach Ray Nypaver High-level performance isn’t just about pushing harder, but rather it’s about making better decisions under stress. The runners who improve year after year are the ones who can regulate effort, recover well, and adjust intelligently when training or life doesn’t go exactly as planned. Goals rooted in clarity rather than pressure […]

  • When “Hard” Is Just a Story You’re Telling Yourself

    Coach Sandi Nypaver shares one of her many tips to help you train a high-performance mindset that will allow you to achieve your goals. Thanks to neuroplasticity, anyone can develop a high-performance mindset with the right focus! One of the biggest mistakes runners make when chasing big, uncomfortable goals is focusing only on how hard the process […]

  • How are you responding to your training?

    One of the most important questions Coach Sandi Nypaver asks when reviewing an athlete’s program is: How are you responding to your training? This matters because everyone responds differently. Take high-intensity VO₂ max speed workouts, for example. Some athletes thrive on them because they recover quickly and see big performance gains. Others? Even with great recovery […]

  • Is Hydration Just as Important as Your Carb Intake?

    While many marathoners and ultra runners focus heavily on carb intake (and rightly so), the elites at the top of the sport are putting just as much—if not more—focus on dialing in their hydration strategies.

  • Why “B+ Workouts” Make You a Faster, Healthier Runner

    Are you racing your speed workouts… or finishing them with a little gas still left in the tank? Coach Sandi Nypaver breaks down why she prefers consistently “good” workouts over a few “great” workouts.

  • What It Takes To Run a Sub 3:30hr Marathon