Can't Stop Endurance

Go back to Run School with Coach Kevin. As cross-country season begins, it is time to explore how we teach young runners (and adults) the basic lessons of endurance training.  It is a rewarding process when both coach and athlete are committed and accountable.   Accountability and expectations. Do YOUR best. Start where you are today. Master the basics. Control the controllables. The choice is you...

Like farmers, runners are obsessed with the weather forecast. At least, you should be.  Coach Kevin discusses why you should check the weather before your run and what to do with that information.  Temperature? Humidity? Wind direction?  It all matters. Email: coach@cantstopendurance.com Follow us on IG and FB @cantstopendurance TikTok: coachkevinleathers

Coach Kevin Coffee Break : Here's a quick tutorial on the importance of staying hydrated during your run.   Coach Kevin shares his tips for carrying fluids to improve performance.  How to Limit the Damage from Dehydration. Strengthen your post-run recovery.  Why you should carry fluids. How to carry fluids. Email: coach@cantstopendurance.com Follow us on IG and FB @cantstopendurance TikTok: c...

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...

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-righte...

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 strategy Mindset  - blocking out distractions & focusing on the mile you are in. Fueling strategy Race execut...

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 throu...

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 man...

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 CONTROL Easy runs should be EASY or you are doing it wrong. Why you should warm up before every run and every workout. Email: coach@cantstopendurance.com Follow 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 going The search to discover "what is next". Battling ego, the aging process, and various hurdles along the way Finding gratitude for the journey He also takes on a few questions/ topics from runners. Every year my holiday/ winter training suffers. What can I do? The value o...

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...

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 performanc...

Analyzing your race is crucial to understanding what worked... and what didn't. How should you properly judge your performance? What are the key components of this analysis? How do you use this feedback to plan your next goal? All of this and more on this episode. Questions? Reach out at coach@cantstopendurance.com

Coach Kevin shares his thoughts on goal-setting and finding your WHY.  What questions should you be asking yourself when setting goals?  Why is honest self-talk so important?   "Can you do it? Will you do it? Will it be worth it?" comes from a great coaching seminar presented by Dr. Gregory Dale of the Duke University Athletic Dept. 

Coach Kevin and Coach Holly discuss having perspective as a runner and how to run the mile you're in!  Tune in for some tips on how to reframe your mindset when going through a setback. 

What is my race strategy for my first post-covid race? Which distance should I choose for my Fall goal race?  What are the best shoes? Can I add more running miles to my plan? Does running ever get easier?? How do I prevent this awful chafing on hot, sweaty runs? The coaches answer these questions and more on this Q & A episode. 

Kristin Fant, RDN, joins the coaches to discuss the critical importance of proper fueling and nutrition for endurance athletes. Kristin sheds light on sustainable vs non-sustainable nutrition, fad diets, and disordered eating. She also discusses the complicated relationship between food and performance and some of the unique issues facing female athletes.  Follow Kristin for more great content on...

The coaches discuss the complicated process of managing the ego and striving to find gratitude for what we are able to do. How do we find that "sweet spot" of being tough enough to do the work but smart enough to embrace the rest and recovery required to KEEP SHOWING UP long term?  That is the real victory for endurance athletes. LIsten, subscribe and share this episode with a friend. 

Jennifer Payne joins the coaches to share her journey from injured runner to ultramarathoner.  Jennifer brings big energy and a positive attitude to her running that is infectious.  She is also tough-as-nails and not afraid of BIG challenges.  The coaches dig into her performance at the 3 Days of Sylamo Stage Race and her latest adventure in the Grand Canyon. Tune in and buckle up for this one!

In this episode of Can't Stop Endurance, Coach Holly talks about the success of two runners who exemplify joy and discipline.  Then the coaches discuss the value of a recovery week, when to add in strength work, and when an injury deserves the attention of a doctor.  Plus the coaches remind everyone about their favorite topic - hydration!

Are you a runner that shows self-control?  What does it mean to be a self-controlled runner?  Listen in to hear Coach Kevin and Coach Holly talk about how we as runners struggle with self-control and what we can do about it!  

What does it mean to build your base?  What is it about functional strength and mobility that is so great?  And how on earth do you manage your paces? Coach Kevin and Coach Holly answer all these questions in this episode, so listen in to plan for an awesome 2021!

Back by popular demand, this episode is our most downloaded to date and one that runners talk to Coach Kevin and Coach Holly about every month.  Listen in as the coaches talk about mistakes that all runners make.   You'll learn how to train smart by running easy on easy days, when not to wear your running shoes, the importance of following the plan and being consistent, plus so much more. 

Coach Kevin and Coach Holly discuss running and riding etiquette.  Listen in to hear them talk about everything from using the bathroom while running, how to pass, leaving no trace, and snot rockets!