
Should I Start A Coaching Business During The Pandemic?
This is a question that both myself and Faith, our coach development director have been getting asked a lot recently. And for good reason. Hardly
This is a question that both myself and Faith, our coach development director have been getting asked a lot recently. And for good reason. Hardly
There are a lot of great coaches out there. There are also a lot of, well… not so great coaches. One question that I get
Most races that weren’t cancelled this year are being held and condensed into the late summer/fall. This means that there are a plethora of races
Things are starting to open up in many areas across the US/internationally, and many races are finding dates to reschedule their events to this fall.
I am heartbroken over the deaths of George Floyd, Breanna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and countless others whose tragic deaths are a sad reminder that racism
Tell us more about Mile in My Shoes (MiMS)? Mile in My Shoes (MiMS) is a Twin Cities based organization that builds running teams at
What?! But I thought your running coach and triathlon coach certifications are based in science due to evidence-based study information? Before you pass this article
The Year: 1997The Place: Cooley Dickinson HospitalThe Subject: Yours trulyThe Setting: Cardiac Rehabilitation Center I was about to graduate with a degree in Kinesiology from
During these challenging times, a lot of us are finding ways to stay fit (and sane) with the help of indoor workouts – treadmills, bikes,
I had the pleasure of getting to know Mandy when she so graciously agreed to be in UESCA’s introduction and strength training videos. While you
While a lot of races have been outright cancelled, quite a few races (especially the big ones) have been postponed to the fall. To illustrate
Without question, the COVID-19 pandemic is unprecedented in both scope and severity. As such, this post is not meant by any means to gloss over,
As most all races are either cancelled or postponed (including the Olympics!) and most all gyms and rec centers are closed, in regard to training,
You’ve made travel plans, been training hard… and now your race has been cancelled or postponed due to COVID-19. So where do you go from
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
So you want to learn how to fuel for your upcoming marathon? No problem. Just do a quick Google search for burning carbohydrates and fat
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
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