Mindset Endurance Coaching

The one thing I was hesitant to tell my first athletes Ultra success: 51% mindset, 49% physical Before we dive in, I’ve got a quick favor to ask.If you’re not already subscribed, click the link below so you don’t miss any new content.And if you have friends or training partners who’d enjoy this, forward it to them—it’s the easiest way to help grow this community. Thank you, thank you, thank you! Click to subscribe When I first started coaching, I was eager to share my experience and training...

All In — But Not All Consumed You can be committed without losing yourself. Another email in less than a few weeks! If you follow some of the things I post on social media, you will see some similarities to these topics. In general, IG carousels are nice, but they don't give the opportunity to elaborate. If you like diving a little deeper on some of this information, then this is where I hope to provide you with context. This month I wanted to expand on a conversation I recently had with an...

Excuses versus Context An excuse ends the effort. Context shapes the response. What's up Mindset Athletes! Recently I've been reflecting on the mindset it takes to balance training with all the other things life brings -- family, job, pets, friends, illness, injury, etc. What it means for myself and the athletes I coach. How do we translate the obstacles that we face on a day-to-day basis into race execution? When is it appropriate to give yourself grace versus gritting through the...

This is a basic guide to understanding nutrition for training & racing Understanding the Fuel: Muscles function using energy generated from 3 fuel sources. The use of these fuel sources is determined by either 1. The rate of absorption or 2. The intensity of work Principles to understand: Fuel utilization is trainable Our gut is adaptable – the more we practice using ingested carbohydrates, the more glucose and fructose transporters we can develop lining our gut More training leads to more...

Turning Iron into Ultra A breakdown of the differences and, surprising, similarities between the two endurance challenges. The distance you go isn't just measured by miles, but the strength you gain by pushing through day after day. -S. Keller (your future coach) Are you an Ironman finisher? Have you considered an Ironman or considered going longer? Many who read this newsletter are familiar with Ironman races. A single-day triathlon consisting of 3.8 km (2.4 miles) swim, 180 km (112 miles)...

Training during the Holidays "When you invest in yourself, you cultivate the strength and clarity necessary to truly show up for others, offering your presence in ways that are more meaningful and genuine." What's the easiest way to disrupt a training plan? Holidays School Closure Travel Sick Kids/Family Members Now let's pack it all into a 2 month window! Now let's schedule next year's race season and count backwards. Perfect timing, right?.......Wrong! Let's face it, the holiday's disrupt a...

DISCIPLINE IS LEARNED, BUT NEVER MASTERED "A good coach doesn't determine an outcome. They enable it. They create the conditions for success" -- Me When I started coaching, the goal was always to help other like-minded adults stay active. I wanted to show people that you can have a busy life and remain fit and set goals. Specifically, endurance goals. Goals that seem insurmountable for someone with a full-time job and family. I've balanced training and racing with a full-time life for a long...

THE ANATOMY OF A DNF Last week I lined up at the Uwharrie 100 miler. A 100-mile ultramarathon in North Carolina, consisting of 5 x 20.5 mile laps. Each lap was 3,500 ft of elevation, with a total of almost 18,000ft. The race's slogan: "Simply Unrelentless" I signed up with this race 7 weeks out. I had just come back from a DNF at One Water Race in Sweden and I needed a tough challenge to help get the bad taste of not completing OWR out of my mouth. My rational was that I had a huge amount of...

MAXIMIZE TIME: TOP 3 TIPS FOR BUSY ENDURANCE ATHLETES "The person who carefully designs their daily routine goes further than the person who negotiates with themselves everyday" Feeling like there's never enough time in the day? You don't need endless hours to stay on top of your training. In this weeks newsletter, I'll give you 3 strategies to maximize your time--even on your busiest days. If you've got a tight schedule, you need to be smart with how you plan your training. Here are 3 proven...