This is the official blog of the United Endurance Sports Coaching Academy (UESCA)
1. DIDN’T PREPARE FOR THE CONDITIONS When dealing with mother nature, anything and everything is possible. Whether it be rain, extreme heat/cold, wind, etc… there
SHOE SELECTION Running store employees typically select shoes for customers based on the degree of a customer’s foot pronation. This is most typically assessed by
A common question among both new and seasoned coaches and trainers is how much to charge. This is often a difficult question to answer as
Whether it be clicking on the ‘Register Now’ button for a half-marathon in July, or starting a coaching business, it’s really easy to overthink things
In this post, we chat with certified UESCA Running Coach, Anna Henning. Anna is an Air Force veteran who turned to running to deal with
Training for an endurance sport can be tough. This is especially the case for someone who works a full-time job that requires a lot of
Whether you’re a runner or not, you’ve likely heard of the term, ‘Runner’s High.’Â This pertains to a word that is also quite commonly thrown around
So you want to learn how to fuel for your upcoming marathon? No problem. Just do a quick Google search and… oh God!! Your search
I raced bikes in the US and Europe, ran collegiate track and cross-country, participated in countless road races, hold a degree in Kinesiology, am a
There are near infinite videos, blogs, magazine articles and Facebook posts pertaining to how to best train for and compete in endurance sports. Do some
Ahhh… the New Year! The time of year that is synonymous with resolutions and fresh starts. As a long time, former personal trainer, this was
OK, in full disclosure, I’m sure I’ve said the words “good luck” many times to fellow athletes and coaches. These two words are innocently said
There are countless ways to cross train for running. Some are expensive, some are free. Some require equipment, some don’t. While most all cross training
Prior to founding UESCA, I worked in the fitness industry as both a personal trainer and fitness/general manager for Fortune 100 companies. Over 20 +
A lot of endurance sport athletes train and race for reasons other than competition or a high placing. One of the biggest reasons is for
Popular Culture When the book “Born to Run,” by Christopher McDougall hit the shelves, it launched a movement toward minimalist shoes and a midfoot foot
There are countless articles and posts about how important strong glutes are for runners – hell, we just wrote one of them! In most of
There are countless exercises that a runner can do to improve their performance – the above image is NOT one of them! 😉 It should
Pick up any running magazine or read any running blog and you’re sure to come across an article that discusses the important role of the
When it comes to starting or growing a business, there will inevitably be pain points. I’m paraphrasing, but there is a quote that I heard
Coaches often use ‘Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE)’ as a way to both prescribe and get feedback from clients’ workouts. Perceived exertion relates to how
In respect to sports, burnout is most associated with athletes. But coaches can burnout too! While some coaches coach full-time, for most of us, coaching
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