Ep 72: Running Q&A with Coach Kevin

Coach Kevin focuses on mindset in this episode.  Coach spends a lot of time with his runners working on the mental part of the game. He shares the lessons that can help you get more comfortable being uncomfortable:Pushing on and persevering is hard. That is why we are endurance athletes.Sharpen your mental focus during your training.Learn to lean into the struggle. Expect it. Embrace it. Seek to "write your own story" in each workout and each race.Pre-race "pep talk".If it was easy, everyone would do it. Email: [email protected] us on Instagram and Facebook @cantstopendurance

We first talked about Dumb Runner in Episode 14. It is one of our most listened-to episodes. Why? Because we can all relate. We are all the Dumb Runner.  It feels like it is time to revisit, update, and add to... the Dumb Runner list.Coach Kevin spends much of his time attempting to teach our runners how to avoid the Dumb Runner mistakes.  But…understand…   Coach is not standing on a self-righteous pedestal with a megaphone… he is stuck in the mud, dehydrated, one leg caught in a trap, trying to help you avoid the same trap.   Coach is still fully capable of his own Dumb Runner moments. It might happen today! Email: [email protected] us on Instagram and Facebook @cantstopendurance

Coach Kevin Coffee Break: small mini-episodes. These will be short and to the point.  Hopefully, you pick up a useful training tip that helps you become a better, smarter runner.  Look up, runners! Can you see your shoes when you run? If so, you are doing it wrong. Tune in for a few quick running form tips from Coach Kevin

Coach Kevin continues his story from Ep 71: "The Path Back To Running Joy".  He shares his race report and the lessons learned from his latest half-marathon in hopes of helping you learn from his successes and mistakes.  Coach digs into the key elements of the race:Pre-race strategyMindset  - blocking out distractions & focusing on the mile you are in.Fueling strategyRace execution - how did pacing, mindset and fueling play out this time?Some days you are the windshield, some days you are the bug.  Find out how this one played out for Coach Kevin.Email: [email protected] us on Instagram and Facebook @cantstopendurance

Coach Kevin talks to runners about running… a lot.... all day, every day. He has been talking about running for over 40 years and somehow never gets tired of it. Some of the interesting topics and some of the common or unique questions can benefit us all.  In this episode. Coach discuss several recent conversations:Fueling: What is a good strategy to figure out the right formula to sustain through marathon training and how do you know if it is working? How do you figure out if a bad run is really because you’re under-fueled? Is carb loading still a thing?Solo runs vs group runs? Which is best?Should I be worried about cut-off times during my ultramarathon?Goal setting: How do I set realistic goals for my upcoming races or events?  How can I improve my race times and performance?We coach runners from beginners to advanced from 5K to ultramarathons. If we can help you with your running, please reach out. Email: [email protected] us on Instagram and Facebook @cantstopendurance

Coach Kevin discusses managing the needs of a wide variety of runners. What type of runner are you? Find out what you can do to optimize your training.How do running coaches tailor training plans to accommodate beginners, intermediate runners, and advanced athletes?One size does NOT fit all. Runners don’t know what they don’t know.  So many mistakes to be made and lessons to be learned.  So many of those mistakes can be minimized or avoided with a good, experienced coach.Running does not have to be dreadful. Runners do not HAVE to get injured. Learn to avoid many of the pitfalls and trapdoors. The goal is to become a lifelong runner. Coach Kevin explains how he tailors a plan to meet the needs, fitness level, experience level, durability & mindset of a runner.  Email: [email protected] us on Instagram and Facebook @cantstopendurance

I love talking about running. In this episode, we discuss some recent topics and questions.What COULD you do vs what SHOULD you do?The importance of PACE CONTROLEasy runs should be EASY or you are doing it wrong.Why you should warm up before every run and every workout.Email: [email protected] us on Instagram and Facebook @cantstopendurance

In this episode, Coach Kevin shares some details of his current running roadmap. Where I came from and where I am goingThe search to discover "what is next".Battling ego, the aging process, and various hurdles along the wayFinding gratitude for the journeyHe also takes on a few questions/ topics from runners.Every year my holiday/ winter training suffers. What can I do?The value of investing in a piece of at-home cardio equipment.Email: [email protected] us on Instagram and Facebook @cantstopendurance

In this episode, Coach Kevin discusses the importance of a long-term, slow-burn approach to endurance goals. To race a fast marathon you need to forget about racing a fast marathon for a bit.Are your goals competing with each other and preventing your success?Set the BIG goal, then forget about it and focus on the smaller goals.You cannot marathon your way to marathon success!What are the key things I should focus on??Email: [email protected] us on Instagram and Facebook @cantstopendurance

What are the keys to smart marathon racing? What are the important factors that can influence our race outcomes? Coach Kevin tells a story of four runners who all crossed the finish line side-by-side while taking four very different paths to the finish.  Which one are you? Which one do you want to be? What is my peak performance?Which marathon or race should I choose for my peak race performance?Questions? Reach out to [email protected]