by Coach Sandi & Coach Sage | May 21, 2025 | Strength
For runners, improving performance isn’t just about logging miles—it’s also about building strength in smart, strategic ways. One often-overlooked aspect of strength training is the type of muscle contractions we’re using. Incorporating different types of muscle...
by Coach Sandi & Coach Sage | Nov 11, 2024 | Running Form
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...
by Coach Sandi & Coach Sage | Nov 5, 2024 | Uncategorized
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...
by Coach Sandi & Coach Sage | Oct 21, 2024 | Running Form, Strength
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...
by Coach Sandi & Coach Sage | Oct 7, 2024 | Mindset Training
Our pawsitivity coach, Pacer, has been giving us advice for years, so we thought it was only right to turn the newsletter spotlight on her for this week! Hey, come play! Train less. Don’t worry, you can run the same mileage. We just want you to enjoy it more, stress a...
