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Stop overthinking your training! These are the only 5 things proven to improve running performance for everyone from 5K racers to marathoners. 📹 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  🎶...

What will running look like in 2026?  From new tech to new shoes, training innovations and more, we give our predictions on the biggest approaching trends in the running industry and training in 2026. 📹 Check out the video version of this podcast edgeathlete.me/youtube 🏆 Connect with Edge Athlete Lounge: @edgeathletelounge  🧑‍💻 https://edgeathletelounge.com/  👟 Connect with Coach Robyn: @coac...

Hill running can increase speed, muscle strength, endurance, balance, and so much more, and training it can give you an edge in racing. In this episode, we break down how to climb hills, descend hills, and add this training into your plan for maximum benefits - in as little as six weeks. 📹 Check out the video version of this podcast edgeathlete.me/youtube 🏆 Connect with Edge Athlete Lounge: @edg...

Struggling to wake up early for training (especially in winter?)? In this episode of EDGE Coach Quip, we share 8 practical hacks to become an early riser , designed specifically for athletes. You’ll learn how to: Reduce morning friction with PM prep Use light and caffeine to reset your circadian rhythm Make early workouts easier (and more enjoyable) and more! Perfect for runners, triathletes, and...

Winter is here but we still need to train. Welcome to your Ultimate Winter Running Guide - how to stay warm, stay dry, and stay safe when running in the winter months. In this episode we talk about Episode 187: Running in the Wind. Check it out for more tips on running in the wind. 📹 Check out the video version of this podcast edgeathlete.me/youtube 🏆 Connect with Edge Athlete Lounge: @edgeathle...

The physical doors of EDGE Athlete Lounge are now closed and it was an awesome almost 12 years! We are evolving into EDGE Athletics (run/tri club, coaching and strength offerings) and will operate out of fellow small businesses (with a focus on women and minority-owned businesses). Stay tuned to our social channels for updates. This episode is the second of two episodes all about looking back befo...

We are closing our physical doors of EDGE Athlete Lounge at the end of November - and it’s been an awesome almost 12 years! We are evolving into EDGE Athletics (run/tri club, coaching and strength offerings) and will operate out of fellow small businesses (with a focus on women and minority-owned businesses). Stay tuned to our social channels for updates This episode is the first of two episodes a...

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...