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As fall marathon season is upon us, we see our goals in even sharper relief. As you cross the finish line, don't despair if the numbers on the race clock don't match up with your goal; instead, give yourself some grace and think of all the hard work it took to get you there. You did it. You crossed that finish line!   Connect with Coach Josh: @shimmeringcinnamon Connect with Edge Athlete Lounge: ...

How gratitude can inform your running as well as other areas of your life.   Connect with Coach Katie: @coachkt60647 Connect with Edge Athlete Lounge:  https://edgeathletelounge.com/ @edgeathletelounge Email us: podcast@edgeathletelounge.com Music by MEND Logo by @valeriegalerie

We want to hear from you: what do you do to intentionally add joy to your training?  This episode focuses on the concept of 'Strategic Joy' from Deena Kastor's book Let Your Mind Run .        Connect with Coach Becca: @rabbitfoodruns Connect with Edge Athlete Lounge:  https://edgeathletelounge.com/ @edgeathletelounge Email us: podcast@edgeathletelounge.com Music by MEND Logo by @valeriegalerie Aud...

Keep this one in your training toolkit! Learn how to focus on the task at hand (the What), while keeping focus during boredom or fatigue (the Why).   Connect with Coach Robyn: @coach.robyn Connect with Edge Athlete Lounge:  https://edgeathletelounge.com/ @edgeathletelounge Email us: podcast@edgeathletelounge.com Music by MEND Logo by @valeriegalerie Audio mixed and edited by FermataLab

How do you treat yourself when you don't accomplish a goal, are stressed or in crisis?  What is your self-talk like?  If you're judgmental and critical like I am, I invite you to a new idea: Be your own Best Friend.     Connect with Coach Becca: @rabbitfoodruns Connect with Edge Athlete Lounge:  https://edgeathletelounge.com/ @edgeathletelounge Email us: podcast@edgeathletelounge.com Music by MEND...

In the moment, struggling can suck.  A lot.  But struggling is a gift from our sport because it allows us the opportunity to overcome.       Connect with Coach Chris: @thechrismosier Connect with Edge Athlete Lounge:  https://edgeathletelounge.com/ @edgeathletelounge Email us: podcast@edgeathletelounge.com Music by MEND Logo by @valeriegalerie Audio mixed and edited by FermataLab

Finding it hard to show up to your workouts every week? Feeling unmotivated or overwhelmed with scheduling time to workout every week? You might just need an accountabillibuddy to find your groove (+ a new best friend).     Community Quip: Connect with Sarah: @sarahkclem Connect with CHAARG: @chaarg Connect with Edge Athlete Lounge:  https://edgeathletelounge.com/ @edgeathletelounge Email us: podc...

Looking back to the past or ahead to the future takes us away from what we can do right now in the present.  By focusing on something other than the immediate moment, we instantly limit and change the work we can do.  Instead, be where your feet are, focused on the moment, and see just how much you are capable of.       Connect with Coach Robyn: @coach.robyn Connect with Edge Athlete Lounge:  http...

Challenges make you who you are.  Don't limit your challenges, challenge your limits.      Connect with Coach Katie: @coachkt60647 Connect with Edge Athlete Lounge:  https://edgeathletelounge.com/ @edgeathletelounge Email us: podcast@edgeathletelounge.com Music by MEND Logo by @valeriegalerie

How do we process our suffering, along the way to achieving our goals? How can we easily move beyond our setbacks, and not let the emotional toll of suffering keep us from pushing forward? Maybe all it takes is the reminder that our successes lead us to our suffering, that it will always take this process for our bodies grow, and that the most simple things we can for granted every day can give us...

Connect with Coach Josh: @shimmeringcinnamon Connect with Edge Athlete Lounge:  https://edgeathletelounge.com/ @edgeathletelounge Email us: podcast@edgeathletelounge.com Music by MEND Logo by @valeriegalerie Audio mixed and edited by FermataLab

Easy runs - they make up the majority of the miles in a week, but how do you actually run them?  The big idea: be gentle and stay aerobic.    Share your takeaway from the episode on social media, tagging us below:    Connect with Coach Becca: @rabbitfoodruns Connect with Edge Athlete Lounge:  https://edgeathletelounge.com/ @edgeathletelounge Email us: podcast@edgeathletelounge.com Music by MEND Lo...

What is a long run? How and why do we do them?       Connect with Coach Robyn: @coach.robyn Connect with Edge Athlete Lounge:  https://edgeathletelounge.com/ @edgeathletelounge Email us: podcast@edgeathletelounge.com Music by MEND Logo by @valeriegalerie Audio mixed and edited by FermataLab

What are intensity runs (tempo & speed), and why do we do them? This is the first episode in a mini-series about the types of runs you'll encounter in training plans. Summer training is here, let's go!     Connect with Coach Matt: @mchampa1 Connect with Edge Athlete Lounge:  https://edgeathletelounge.com/ @edgeathletelounge Email us: podcast@edgeathletelounge.com Music by MEND Logo by @valeriegale...

Check out Thich Nhat Hanh's book You Are Here Listen to Josh's "Do as the Flower Does" playlist here . Connect with Coach Josh: @shimmeringcinnamon Connect with Edge Athlete Lounge:  https://edgeathletelounge.com/ @edgeathletelounge Email us: podcast@edgeathletelounge.com Music by MEND Logo by @valeriegalerie Audio mixed and edited by FermataLab

Transitions can be scary, exciting, hopeful, stressful- often times a mixture of all those emotions. How can we manage transitions to come to the other sides as stronger, healthier, happier athletes? Through effort, presence, and curiosity.     Connect with Coach Becca: @rabbitfoodruns Connect with Edge Athlete Lounge:  https://edgeathletelounge.com/ @edgeathletelounge Email us: podcast@edgeathlet...

What's your "Big Thing?"  What gets you excited and out the door?    Connect with Michelle: @mutiger1016 Connect with Edge Athlete Lounge:  https://edgeathletelounge.com/ @edgeathletelounge Email us: podcast@edgeathletelounge.com Music by MEND Logo by @valeriegalerie Audio mixed and edited by FermataLab      

What can we learn from my car, Petey's, tire pressure lights?  That we need to balance our 4 main stressors - training, work, life, and nutrition - in order to perform.  As you progress through a training cycle, always make sure to check your tires and get help or add rest when needed.       Connect with Coach Becca: @rabbitfoodruns Connect with Edge Athlete Lounge:  https://edgeathletelounge.com/...

What separates good athletes from great ones?  It's the little things that make a difference.     Connect with Coach Matt: @mchampa1 Connect with Edge Athlete Lounge:  https://edgeathletelounge.com/ @edgeathletelounge Email us: podcast@edgeathletelounge.com Music by MEND Logo by @valeriegalerie Audio mixed and edited by FermataLab

Adapted from Coach Josh's blog post here . Connect with Coach Josh: @shimmeringcinnamon Connect with Edge Athlete Lounge:  https://edgeathletelounge.com/ @edgeathletelounge Email us: podcast@edgeathletelounge.com Music by MEND Logo by @valeriegalerie Audio mixed and edited by FermataLab

The story behind our most meaningful mantra - and how it can guide your best self.     Connect with Coach Robyn: @coach.robyn Connect with Edge Athlete Lounge:  https://edgeathletelounge.com/ @edgeathletelounge Email us: podcast@edgeathletelounge.com Music by MEND Logo by @valeriegalerie Audio mixed and edited by FermataLab

What can we do to challenge ourselves to push through those days when we just don’t want to get out there and run?       Connect with Mike Brown: @mikeb_runnin Connect with Edge Athlete Lounge:  https://edgeathletelounge.com/ @edgeathletelounge Email us: podcast@edgeathletelounge.com Music by MEND Logo by @valeriegalerie Audio mixed and edited by FermataLab  

What's one way to instantly make your workout feel easier? Smile.     Connect with Coach Becca: @rabbitfoodruns Connect with Edge Athlete Lounge:  https://edgeathletelounge.com/ @edgeathletelounge Email us: podcast@edgeathletelounge.com Music by MEND Logo by @valeriegalerie Audio mixed and edited by FermataLab

      Connect with Coach Chris:  Connect with Edge Athlete Lounge:  https://edgeathletelounge.com/ @edgeathletelounge Email us: podcast@edgeathletelounge.com Music by MEND Logo by @valeriegalerie Audio mixed and edited by FermataLab

 I'm grateful you are here.  When we express gratitude towards another person, we ALL benefit.  Gratitude boosts our mood, improves recovery, increases our pain tolerance, reduces stress, and generally uplifts us.  Telling someone you are grateful for them is an easy way strengthen community and enhance performance for everyone.     Connect with Coach Becca: @rabbitfoodruns Connect with Edge Athle...