Coach Quip

There are a lot of myths about how much time runners can take off before losing fitness. Today we're answering three questions: How quickly do you actually lose running fitness? What happens inside your body when you stop running? How do you maintain fitness during a break? EDGE Coach Quip Podcast: Ep 262: How Fast Do You Lose Running Fitness? 📹 Check out the video version of this podcast edgeath...

The success of your 2027 season is determined by your 2026 base phase. In this episode, we're talking about the next season of EDGE training, what base phase is, and the science behind base phase training that leads to race day success later on. EDGE Coach Quip Podcast: Ep 261: Next Season - Base Phase 📹 Check out the video version of this podcast edgeathlete.me/youtube 🏆 Connect with Edge Athle...

If you are running a marathon, this episode will help you recovery faster and bounce back after your race. We break down things to do immediately after, in the first few days, and the first few weeks. This episode is your cheat code to faster, better recovery post-race. EDGE Coach Quip Podcast: Ep 260: Post-Marathon Recovery Guide 📹 Check out the video version of this podcast edgeathlete.me/youtu...

This is your essential guide to the 2026 Bank of America Chicago Marathon! EDGE Coach Quip Podcast: Ep 259: 2026 Chicago Marathon Guide 📹 Check out the video version of this podcast edgeathlete.me/youtube 🏆 Connect with Edge Athlete Lounge: @edgeathletelounge  🧑‍💻 https://edgeathletelounge.com/  👟 Connect with Coach Robyn: @coach.robyn  👟 Connect with Coach Chris: @thechrismos...

We are Taper Maxxing! It's taper time for fall marathons - in this episode, we break down the common symptoms runners experience during taper and give you tips to maximize your taper time to show up to race day fresh and ready.    EDGE Coach Quip Podcast: Ep 258:  Taper Tips 📹 Check out the video version of this podcast edgeathlete.me/youtube 🏆 Connect with Edge Athlete Lounge: @e...

It’s almost race day! If you’re in taper mode, it’s time to look back at your training and select some realistic A, B, and C goals. In this episode, we explain what those are, how you can choose your pace targets, and why the goals you set at the beginning of this training cycle need to be reexamined.   EDGE Coach Quip Podcast: Ep 257:  How to Set Your Marathon Goals 📹 Check out the vid...

Peak week is the biggest week of your marathon training cycle. We’re breaking down 5 tips to nail your highest-volume week, from fueling and recovery to your final race-day dress rehearsal. EDGE Coach Quip Podcast: Ep 256:  How to Nail Your Marathon Training Peak Week 📹 Check out the video version of this podcast edgeathlete.me/youtube 🏆 Connect with Edge Athlete Lounge: @edgeathleticsinc...

Money can't buy happiness, they say, but it can buy things that make your life & training better. In this episode, we go through a few of our favorite purchases that have improved our running, sleep, recovery, and our lives overall. Links to all items mentioned are here * - purchase similar from your local running shop! * This is an affiliate link. We may receive a small commission from your p...

Do you really need to run 20 miles before a marathon? And if so, how many times? The answer might be zero. In this episode, we break down how many 20-milers beginners, intermediate, and advanced runners actually need, when to schedule your final peak long run, and why your total weekly mileage may matter more than hitting that magic 20-mile mark. We also talk about: Ep 253: Don't Run 26.2 Before Y...

We never run 26.2 miles in training before we run a marathon - why not? In this episode we cover your longest long run, how long it should really be, and why we don't tackle the full distance before race day. And we explain why we KNOW you will be able do cover the distance when it's time to do so.  We also talk about:  Ep 205: What To Do For Race Day If Your Training Sucked Ep 111: Reverse Taper...

How can runners know they can tackle 26.2 miles if they don’t do it in training? And why don’t we run a full marathon before our race? Today we are talking about your longest long run and why we don’t run a full marathon in training. We also talk about: EP 205: What To Do For Race Day If Your Training Sucked EP 111: Reverse Taper EDGE Coach Quip Podcast: Ep 253: Don't Run 26.2 Before Your Marathon...

Every runner needs a little motivation sometimes. This week, we have 3 clips we saw online that got us out the door, and will get you moving too. And Jimothy. :)   EDGE Coach Quip Podcast: Ep 252: 3 Clips to Get You Out the Door 📹 Check out the video version of this podcast edgeathlete.me/youtube 🏆 Connect with Edge Athlete Lounge: @ edgeathleticsinc 🧑‍💻 https://edgeathletelounge.com/  👟 Conn...

If you're running 30, 40, even 60 miles a week, do you really need to squat? Running definitely builds your legs - but not in the way many people think. Today we'll answer - Is running enough? - What muscles does it actually train? - And if you're short on time, what's the minimum effective dose of strength training?   EDGE Coach Quip Podcast: Ep 251: Do Runners Really Need Leg Day 📹 Check out th...

Today we're going through the 5 key differences between trail running and road running - and why the best runners do both.   EDGE Coach Quip Podcast: Ep 250: Trail vs Road 📹 Check out the video version of this podcast edgeathlete.me/youtube 🏆 Connect with Edge Athlete Lounge: @ edgeathleticsinc 🧑‍💻 https://edgeathletelounge.com/  👟 Connect with Coach Robyn: @coach.robyn  👟 Connect with Coach...

Have you ever headed out for what was supposed to be an easy run on a 70-degree day and felt like you were running through soup? The issue probably wasn’t the temperature. It was the humidity - or more specifically, the dew point. In this episode of Coach Quip we’re going to explain  - what humidity and dew point mean - which one runners should pay attention to - how both affect your pace and effo...

Chafing is one of the most common and most preventable problems runners face. In this episode of EDGE Coach Quip, we break down why chafing happens, the biggest mistakes runners make, and the simple strategies that can help you stay comfortable on every run, from your first 5K to your next marathon. Whether you've dealt with sore thighs, sports bra irritation, underarm chafing, or the dreaded post...

What if some of the advice you've heard for years is actually making you slower? Today we're breaking down 10 of the biggest running myths, what the science actually says, and what you should do instead. By the end of this episode, you'll probably think differently about your own training.  EDGE Coach Quip Podcast: Ep 247: The Biggest Running Lies 📹 Check out the video version of this podcast edg...

We are in the thick of the heat and humidity of a Chicago summer, and it's only going to get hotter and more intense. In this episode, we break down 5 tips for Chicago runners to make the most out of summer, while getting faster and fitter. EDGE Coach Quip Podcast: Ep 246: Summermaxxing for Chicago Runners 📹 Check out the video version of this podcast edgeathlete.me/youtube 🏆 Connect with Edge A...

Hot summer runs are nearly here. Today we have 7 tips to help you as the temps rise. EDGE Coach Quip Podcast: Ep 245: Acclimating to Heat 🏆 Connect with Edge Athlete Lounge: @ edgeathleticsinc 🧑‍💻 https://edgeathletelounge.com/  👟 Connect with Coach Robyn: @coach.robyn  👟 Connect with Coach Chris: @thechrismosier  🎶 Music by MEND Logo by @valeriegalerie  🔈 Audio mixed and edited by FermataL...

Thinking about running a marathon? Before you download a 16-week training plan, there's one question you need to answer: Are you actually ready to start it? Today we're breaking down realistic marathon training timelines and how long it really takes to get marathon-ready. EDGE Coach Quip Podcast: Ep 244: How Long Does It Take to Train For A Marathon? 📹 Check out the video version of this podcast...

What you do week one of marathon training establishes how the rest of your training block will go. These are the 5 tips we're giving our athletes who are taking on 26.2 this year.    EDGE Coach Quip Podcast: Ep 242: 3 Big Half Marathon Mistakes (& How to Fix Them)  📹 Check out the video version of this podcast edgeathlete.me/youtube 🏆 Connect with Edge Athlete Lounge: @ edgeathleticsinc 🧑‍💻 ht...

Most runners ruin their half-marathon in the first 3 miles. In this episode, we’re talking about three huge mistakes runners make when racing 13.1, and exactly how to fix them. EDGE Coach Quip Podcast: Ep 242: 3 Big Half Marathon Mistakes (& How to Fix Them) 📹 Check out the video version of this podcast edgeathlete.me/youtube 🏆 Connect with Edge Athlete Lounge: @ edgeathleticsinc 🧑‍💻 https://e...

Summer running is right around the corner. In this episode, we cover 7 tips for summer running to help you start the season strong. To learn more about our Chicago Marathon summer running training, visit edgeathlete.me/run EDGE Coach Quip Podcast: Ep 241: 7 Tips For Summer Running 📹 Check out the video version of this podcast edgeathlete.me/youtube 🏆 Connect with Edge Athlete Lounge: @ edgeathle...

Ever notice how group runs somehow feel easier, even when you’re running faster? There’s actually a reason for that. In this episode, we break down the “Draft Horse Effect” — the psychology, physiology, and hidden performance boost that happens when runners train together. EDGE Coach Quip Podcast: Ep 240: The Draft Horse Effect 📹 Check out the video version of this podcast edgeathlete.me/youtube...

Rest days are not lazy days. They are where your body actually absorbs the work. But a lot of runners get them wrong. In this episode, we break down the difference between a rest day and a recovery day , why runners need both, and how to make your days off more effective with better sleep, fueling, nervous system recovery, and a little less guilt. If you’ve ever felt like taking a day off means fa...