Newsletters

  • 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.

  • How To Increase Your Stride Length for SPEED!

    Coach Sage discusses how to lengthen your stride to build speed and efficiency! A common question I get is how someone can run a marathon at a pace of 5:12 per mile (or 3:12 per kilometer) without looking like they’re sprinting. The difference often comes down to stride length. For example, some runners might have…

  • Correct This Exercise to Run Faster

    To run faster, you’re going to want to hone in on your single-leg squat form.A few weeks ago, Coach Sandi Nypaver wrote about some of her favorite strength assessment tests for runners. Today, she discusses in depth the single-leg squat — an exercise most people struggle to do incorrectly!This newsletter will cover:  The common mistakes…

  • How To Run A Fartlek Workou

    Coach Sage Canaday discusses the ‘fartlek’ workout.He’ll explain… What a fartlek workout is Why it’s one of his favorite types of workouts to do A few workout examples to work with! What Is a Fartlek Workout? ‘Fartlek’ is a Swedish word that translates to ‘speed play,’ which is fitting because it’s all about enjoying your…

  • Self-Performed Strength Tests for Runners

    How to assess yourself for imbalances. Today, Coach Sandi Nypaver is going to guide you through some strength tests that you can do at home to check whether your body is evenly balanced or if there’s anything you need to work on. Many of these tests are similar to what a physical therapist might have…

  • Your Guide On Knowing When To Powerhike

    For today’s newsletter, Coach Sage Canaday gives you 9 elements to consider as to whether you should be running or power hiking. As you climb to higher altitudes, running becomes more taxing because of the reduced oxygen levels. In these cases, power hiking is often the more efficient option to avoid overexerting yourself. Personally, I’ve…