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It’s November. Most races are over, the weather’s turning cold, and a lot of runners hang up their shoes until spring.  But here’s the thing: winter isn’t the time to lose your fitness - it’s the time to build it. What you do in November and December sets the foundation for next year’s personal bests.  Today, we are breaking down how to train smart in the off-season: how to build strength, improve...

There’s one simple hack that is incredibly underrated to help you get your workout in that works for almost anyone, whether you’re starting, restarting, coming back from injury, or building. It doesn’t matter if you’re a total beginner, an experienced athlete, or what you’re training for This one trick can make sure you get your training done: In this episode, we talk about our all-time favorite u...

Even short runs or walks in nature can help you reset your body and mind. In this episode, we talk about our upcoming season and special Nature Fix runs to help you reset. 📹 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 Coac...

If you've ever found yourself feeling a bit down after a race, you might be experiencing the post-race blues. In this episode, we explain what it might feel like to have the post-race blues and how to get yourself out of it. 📹 Check out the video version of this podcast edgeathlete.me/youtube 🏆 Connect with Edge Athlete Lounge: @edgeathletelounge  🧑‍💻 https://edgeathletelounge.com/  👟 Connect...

You've trained for and completed your marathon - NOW WHAT?! In this episode, we have 5 things you should (and shouldn't!) do in the week after your marathon - and none of them involve running. Here's how to maximize your post-race high and recover better to bounce back stronger.  Episodes we mention:  Ep. 160 on the Post Race Blues Ep. 111 on the Reverse Taper 📹 Check out the video version of thi...

We asked our EDGE Athletes for some of the most surprising or unexpected parts of the Chicago Marathon - and here’s what they delivered. In this episode we cover 12 of the most surprising & interesting pieces of the Chicago Marathon.  Good luck to all the runners taking on this race - we'll see you around Mile 18 at the corner of Taylor and Halsted (you'll hear us before you see us!). We can't wai...

“Marathon Race Day Tips: How to Run Your Smoothest Marathon Yet” You’ve put in the miles - now it’s race day. 🏃‍♀️🏅 Whether you’re running your first marathon or chasing a new PR, the right preparation can make all the difference. In this episode, we share essential marathon race day tips: from what to do the night before, to pacing strategies, fueling, and post-race recovery. Learn how to stay...

Taper is a reduction in overall training volume, which gives you more time - and a lot of athletes spend that time stressing out. But there are things you can do in those few weeks to make race day substantially easier. In this episode of Coach Quip, we have 11 tips to help you leverage these weeks and turn taper time into race day power. 📹 Check out the video version of this podcast edgeathlete....

Peak week in marathon training is the week of your greatest volume and longest long run. It’s also the week many runners fear or dread as months of training fatigue and doubts about your race set in. In this episode of Coach Quip, we have 5 tips to help you nail your peak week training to build confidence and fitness for race day. 🙌 📹 Check out the video version of this podcast edgeathlete.me/yo...

What if you find yourself a few weeks out from your half marathon, marathon, or Ironman race and realize your training has sucked? Maybe you've skipped some key sessions or missed a few long runs, or have just been inconsistent in your training. In this episode of Coach Quip, we go through 5 tips on how to salvage your race - or adjust. 📹 Check out the video version of this podcast edgeathlete.me...

As the days get shorter and the miles get longer for fall marathon training, it's important to consider your safety - and the safety of those around you - out on your runs. In this episode, we talk about two incidents our runners have experienced recently and discuss ways to stay safer during your training. We also give tips for folks who may not be targeted but might see something happening to he...

With just a few weeks to go before taper, the final training block of the marathon build is when coaches see athletes really lean into their training, or totally self-destruct. In this episode of Coach Quip, we have 8 smart tips to help you nail your final training block of your marathon training plan. 📹 Check out the video version of this podcast edgeathlete.me/youtube 🏆 Connect with Edge Athle...

It’s one of the most controversial topics in running: to run with music, or without? People have very strong opinions on if you can still be a “real runner” and use music. In this episode, we break down the pros and cons of running with music and give you the definitive answer. 📹 Check out the video version of this podcast edgeathlete.me/youtube 🏆 Connect with Edge Athlete Lounge: @edgeathletelo...

With today's fitness watches and wearables, there is a TON of data and metrics to follow and obsess over. But what's really worth tracking for runners? In this episode, we break down what to pay attention to and what you can skip. 📹 Check out the video version of this podcast edgeathlete.me/youtube 🏆 Connect with Edge Athlete Lounge: @edgeathletelounge  🧑‍💻 https://edgeathletelounge.com/  👟 C...

Each year, nearly HALF of all people taking on a marathon are new marathoners. In this episode, we asked our veteran marathon runners for the advice, wisdom and things they wish they knew before their first marathon. If you're one of the nearly a quarter million new marathoners this year, this episode is for you. For more info about making the jump from a half marathon to a full marathon, check ou...

Coach Quip now has 200 episodes & to celebrate, we go through a few of our favorites and best-performing episodes for you to check out. Thanks for all of your support! In this episode, we mention the following episodes: Ep. 5 (audio only) - The Redwoods Ep. 91 - 5 Minute Tips Ep. 96 - Social Recovery Ep. 130 - The Magic of Time-Based Workouts Ep. 147 - Steal from the Elites Ep. 154 - Sleep Strateg...

Humans - by nature - take the easy way out…we would love to say we don’t, but we do! But growth in any part of our lives relies on what author James Clear refers to as "Small Daily Discomforts." What is a Small Daily Discomfort? It’s something that you do that’s not the ‘easy route’ intentionally to be a better version of yourself.  In this episode, we talk about small daily discomforts, why you n...

A marathon is double the distance of a half marathon, but it's not necessarily double the work. In this episode, we talk through just how much harder it is to train for and race a marathon versus a half marathon, and give you tips to get started if you're thinking about making the jump.   📹 Check out the video version of this podcast edgeathlete.me/youtube 🏆 Connect with Edge Athlete Lounge: @ed...

Nearly HALF of all recreational runners get injured - but it doesn't have to be that way. In this episode, we break down the 3 biggest risk factors for injuries and give you 5 tips to prevent injuries from interrupting your training. 📹 Check out the video version of this podcast edgeathlete.me/youtube 🏆 Connect with Edge Athlete Lounge: @edgeathletelounge  🧑‍💻 https://edgeathletelounge.com/ ...

After three Olympic gold medals and multiple world records, Faith Kipyegon attempted to become the first woman to run a mile in under four minutes at the Breaking 4 event in Paris on June 26, 2025. In this episode, we break down four lessons from her attempt that you can use to set your own records. 📹 Check out the video version of this podcast edgeathlete.me/youtube 🏆 Connect with Edge Athlete...

To maximize your run training, your key sessions (tempo, speed, and long runs) will use different pacing. But how do runners figure out what their ideal pace is, and how can they get faster? In this episode of Coach Quip, we discuss how to use a running pace chart and how you can use it to level up, get faster, and reach your goals. 📹 Check out the video version of this podcast edgeathlete.me/you...

Life happens. In this episode of Coach Quip, we talk about how to safely move your training sessions around and still meet your training goals.  📹 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: @thechrismosier ...

If you feel like your training or racing progress has stalled, like you're doing the work, but not seeing the results... you may have hit a plateau. The bad news is that they’re common, but the good news is that plateaus aren’t permanent. In this episode of Coach Quip, we talk about what plateaus are, the most common causes of plateaus, and 6 practical tips for busting through your plateau to make...

Nearly every runner, from newbies to pros, experiences stress from poop - either from not pooping, needing to urgently poop, not having a place to go... in this episode, we are talking shit: from how to go before you head out for a run or a race, how to avoid intestinal distress, and what to do in emergency situations.    📹 Check out the video version of this podcast edgeathlete.me/youtube 🏆 Con...

We train our endurance, speed, mobility and mental skills - why not train our bodies to fuel ourselves for our events? This is something that you can control on race day - but you need to practice. In this episode, we break down training your gut to handle fuel for when you need it most.   📹 Check out the video version of this podcast edgeathlete.me/youtube 🏆 Connect with Edge Athlete Lounge: @e...