This podcast is all about getting sport science research out into the public domain. We cover what we do and don't know regarding all topics related to endurance running performance and, more importantly, how can we use this information to make ourselves healthier and faster runners! Your hosts are Dr Dan Osborn-Nash, 2:15 marathon runner and sport physiologist for Welsh Athletics and Welsh Triathlon, and Owain Zerilli, MSc student exploring the effects of heat on EPO release and 2:38 marath ...
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Join us on the TRACER Podcast, your companion for navigating the world of trail running and endurance sports. Whether you're a seasoned ultramarathoner or just starting your journey in endurance, we've got you covered with insightful conversations, expert advice, and inspiring stories. What to expect: Training Insights: Unlock the secrets of effective training with discussions on everything from building a solid base to peaking for race day. We'll delve into topics like aerobic training, nut ...
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The Endurance Coachpreneur: Business Tips for Triathlon, Running and Cycling Coaches
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The show that helps Endurance Coaches bridge the gap from hobby to creating a dream, impact filled, profitable coaching business. We will discuss all things Endurance business: - time management - marketing - mindset - growing your community of engaged athletes Listen here to grow your athlete roster of ideal, perfect for you, athletes while bringing home more income for you and your family. Endurance coaching is already your dream job, let’s make it a full time reality!
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Episode 48 - How to Build More Than 1:1 Coaching with Coach Coral Owen
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Today, I have Coach Coral Owen - the Head Coach and Founder of @teambabeathletics, one of the biggest female triathlon and endurance clubs in the World! To add to this, Coral also founded the Tampa Bay Babes Triathlon, an annual women's-only sprint triathlon that was first held in June 2024 and is open for registration in June of 2025 - find more i…
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Road to Valencia- 1 week to go
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A bumper episode before the big race - Dan & Owain talk through Dan's week of training. Dan's been in the lab for his pre-marathon lab test, with promising results. They then talk through the marathon itself; fueling, kit, shoes, pacing; haircuts. Let us know how you think Dan will get on! The Physiology of Endurance Running podcast is now proudly …
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10 - Fueling for Endurance Fitness Success, with Michelle Howe and Dr. Alex Harrison
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Will fueling your running really make that big of a difference? Is sugar bad for people, especially athletes? How much fueling is too much? Can you make your own energy gels and drinks for training and racing? These important questions are discussed with fueling experts Alex Harrison and Michelle Howe in this edition of the TRACER podcast. Subscrib…
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2 weeks to go, the hay is in the barn, the work is banked. Dan & Owain talk through the last "big" week of training before Valencia marathon. Dan travels up north for a wedding, but before that runs one last big treadmill session, with some final shoe testing. Dan's session planning is also discussed in a listener question. If you have any question…
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Episode 47 - How to Bring the Athlete Back into Coaching with Coach Jo Watkinson
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You are in for a treat today, as I have Coach Jo Watkinson from @smartertri on to talk to me all about why we need to bring the athlete back into coaching, not only to help them get better results, but also to distinguish ourselves better from training plans and AI systems. Coach Jo is an Assistant Coach in the Dream to 6 and a 6+ year Triathlon an…
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Bonus Episode - Here's What We Learned at the Dream Retreat
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TAKEAWAYS FOR DAYS! We just hosted our annual Dream Retreat November 8th-10th 2024 and I did my best to compile some of the best takeaways from myself and our coaches that attended! You will get 7 takeaways that you can use RIGHT NOW in your business. If you have any feedback on this episode or any of the takeaways - I would love a DM on Instagram …
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Episode 46 - The What, When, Who and How of the Dream to 6 Program
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The Dream to 6 Program is just about 2 years old and I thought it was a great time to discuss all the details of our signature program - how we help intermediate to advanced coaches break through plateaus, confusion, and burnout to build their Dream Coaching Businesses. How we have helped over 100 coaches go from Coach to Coachpreneur - not only be…
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A big week in the books for Dan, with two sessions and a long run. Dan & Owain break down the sessions, and take a deep dive into some shoe testing numbers as Dan decides on his shoes for the big dance in Valencia. The Physiology of Endurance Running podcast is now proudly sponsored by SOAR. SOAR produce high quality running clothing, designed to f…
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On today's episode, Dan & Owain take an initial dive into the physiology heat exposure.They first discuss the physiological benefits and drawbacks to altitude, and how this can lead many to using heat as a means to increase haemoglobin mass.They then discuss different forms of heat exposure, including baths and sauna, and the physiology behind unde…
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Episode 45 - The Top 5 Things I Learned from the Dream Content Challenge
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Late last month, I ran a free 8 day content challenge and it was not only great to help coaches learn what types of content work, but it also showed some really interesting and helpful lessons in terms of coaching businesses and content! Listen here to my top 5 takeaways, plus some behind-the-scenes details! Send me a DM and let me know what you th…
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Dan & Owain are back to discuss Dan's training with 4 weeks to go until the Valencia Marathon! Dan's week began on a high note, before coming down with a cold. Dan logged a fast long run beforehand, which is broken down, along with a few listener questions! The Physiology of Endurance Running podcast is now proudly sponsored by SOAR. SOAR produce h…
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Episode 44 - 3 Things You Need Before 2025
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We have 2 months left in the year, can you believe it?!??!?! These are the 3 (somewhat time-sensitive) things that you need to do NOW to be on the up-and-up, stand out, and continue to grow in 2025! Dream Launcher is NOW OPEN!!!! Click here to learn more!! https://coachmichellelake.lpages.co/dream-content-challenge/ Questions about which program is…
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A big week in the books for Dan, and a big episode to break it down! Dan & Owain discuss the sessions, as well as Dan's carbs & bicarb use during the sessions - and his thinking for using them during the marathon itself. A longer episode than normal, but a lot of information to cover! The Physiology of Endurance Running podcast is now proudly spons…
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Strength & Conditioning for Endurance Runners
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Dan & Owain are back to discuss strength and conditionining training. A growing body of research has focussed on S&C training and its impact on endurance training. Dan & Owain talk through some of the myths and possible benefits of S&C, and how to apply these to your own training.If you're interested in reading more about S&C, Richard Blagrove's bo…
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Episode 43 - 4 Things Coaches Should Avoid
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In this episode, I review 4 things I hear coaches doing (I may have done some of them in my past too 😇) and how they are only hurting you, not only in your mindset but in your time management and work! Introducing the FREE Dream Content Challenge!! Register here: https://coachmichellelake.ck.page/2024challenge What will you get in this challenge? ✨…
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Dan & Owain are back again to dissect Dan's training - but begin with an exciting announcement about the podcast! With 6 weeks to go until Valencia marathon, Dan returns to a fairly normal training week! Using lab data to guide his return to sessions, they go through Dan's aborted session, followed by a quality session later in the week. They also …
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9 - Eli and Tabor Hemming share good training practices, handling bad days, and staying consistent
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Eli and Tabor Hemming, two of the fastest trail runners around, join the Tracer podcast to discuss their training philosophy and how everyday runners can improve their training. The Hemmings emphasize the importance of consistency in training, noting that a single workout won't make or break your fitness. Instead, focus on building fitness over mon…
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In this episode, we review Dan's week following his PB at Cardiff Half Marathon. Initially, a positive start, with a quick recovery from the race. We then discuss Dan's strength training regime that he has introduced as a "marginal gain" in this Valencia block. Unfortunately, Dan then caught one of the many viruses going around which led to three d…
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Episode 42 - How to Feel Better About Social Media
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If you don't always feel great about using social media to connect with athletes or to sell your coaching, this episode is perfect for you! When you reframe how you think about social media and back it up by getting more experience posting content, it does get better! Introducing the FREE Dream Content Challenge!! Register here: https://coachmichel…
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In this new mini-series, we will share a week-by-week account of Dan's preparations for Valencia marathon where he is targeting the European Road Running Championships qualifying time of 2:12:30. As this is a podcast about physiology, the emphasis will be on how Dan uses his own data, and findings from the scientific literature, to optimise his tra…
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Episode 41 - How to Get More Inquiries!
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Tune in to this super actionable episode! Find out how to get those inquiries, what will it take, where to focus and what athletes need to inquire! Starting on October 21st, I will be hosting a super fun FREE CHALLENGE to help you get more ideas when creating content, as well as help you get consistent now! What you will get in the first ever Dream…
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Durability - the fourth dimension of endurance physiology?
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After giving their excuses for recording a week later than planned, Dan & Owain delve into Durability. As they discuss, durability is a growing area of research and particularly impacts marathon (and ultra) performance. But how do you measure it, and how do you improve it? A new mini-series is announced to close the show...https://forms.gle/XGmxsR6…
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Episode 40 - A Reframe That Will Save You So Much Time and Energy
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How do you approach problems in your business? Can you reframe them into something positive? In this episode, I review why problems can actually be a good thing, how to shift your thinking about them, and how the number of problems you can handle can be a look into how big you can grow your business currently. The DREAM TO 6 program has RE-OPENED!!…
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Episode 39 - How to Coach More Athletes in Less Time
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Time is our most precious resource!! But so many coaches take way too long doing the actual act of coaching, writing plans and providing feedback. Hint: it's mostly because they have way too many distractions! Listen now to get my favorite 4 tips to plan and give feedback distraction-free! If you need more help with time management and writing athl…
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Episode 38 - How to Stand Out Online
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In this episode, I deep dive into how to stand out better online. It's a crowded space right now (it probably has been for a long time!) and it's important to make your content creation time matter by getting the views online you want! Listen in for my 6 (plus a bonus #7) ways to stand out better online. Interested in one of our programs to grow yo…
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8 - Max King Wins Dragon's Back Stage Race and Shares His Training, Recovery, and Race Tips
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In this episode of the TRACER podcast, Max King describes his win at one of the world's hardest stage races, The Dragon's Back. He shares what he's learned through his many ultramarathon wins about recovery, training, muscular endurance, and much more. If you're a trail runner, there are many great takeaways from this episode that you can put into …
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The Physiology of the Marathon
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In today's in-person episode, Dan and Owain break down the physiological components of marathon running. There's more to the marathon (and other distances) than just having a big VO2max! Thresholds, economy, and durability all interact with each other, and as you'll hear, there's more than one way to run a marathon from a physiological perspective.…
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Episode 37 - To Use AI in Your Content or Not?
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What a controversial topic in Endurance Coaching - should you use AI in your content?!?! First, I dive into why or why not you should use AI in your plan writing (short answer is NO) and my reasons why if you are thinking about making the switch. Next up, I provide my 7 tips or reasons to use ChatGPT in your content creation. Should it write stuff …
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Episode 36 - The Biggest Thing Holding You Back from Success
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Is..... Perfectionism! It's a paradox: we think we work really hard and try to be perfect in everything we do to become more successful, but really it's our biggest limiter. In this episode, I share my top 4 takeaways and how to get out of this dangerous cycle. In this episode, I mentioned the reasons why creating content is SO important as a coach…
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How to pace your next marathon
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Building on a very popular Twitter thread (https://x.com/Dan_Nash94/status/1797744471565574604),Dan & Owain discuss marathon pacing. First, an overview of some of the physiology that you'll be contending with during a marathon - especially if you go out too fast! Dan & Owain then discuss the pacing plan Dan has utilised in recent marathons, and how…
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Episode 35 - The #1 Goal in Creating Content
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In this episode, I give you the reason why you need to focus on: Getting athletes to actually read what you write! I provide 4 tips for non-video content as well as 4 tips for video content. Get those people to read (or watch!) to the very end! Do you need help with content ideas? Download my free content types guide for endurance coaches here: htt…
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Cooling headbands, Bicarb, Beetroot and Caffeine: What is worth spending your money on?
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In this episode, Dan and Owain explore the research on the supplements and accessories that have recently been hitting the headlines. They share what the research has to say on their effectiveness including, who may benefit the most, the risk-reward ratio, and advice on implementation strategies. Dan finishes the podcast with a plug of both the Spo…
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Episode 34 - How to Keep an Athlete for Life
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As much as we want athletes to stay with us for life, many will eventually leave due to their own life changes. But we, as coaches, do share a role in keeping them in sport for a long time, and making sure they build their training towards big scary goals in a sustainable way. If they stay in sport - they stay with us for life. But first it's our j…
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Episode 33 - The Best Time of the Year!
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You may have guessed right, the best time of the year is SELLING SEASON! This is crucial time on the calendar when 40-60% of inquiries for coaching come in - typically between September and mid-Winter, January-ish. In this episode, we describe the WHY this happens now, as well as the 5 areas you need to focus on to optimize this time of the year to…
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7 - The Top Mistakes That Trail Runners Make, with Professional Coach Corrine Malcolm
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Corrine Malcolm is a professional trail runner, coach, and broadcaster. In this episode of the TRACER Podcast, she discusses some of the most common mistakes that trail runners make. Should you train fasted or fueled? Should you use a static training plan? How does comparing yourself to others sabotage your own progress? How much of your training s…
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Is threshold training old news? Should we all be following the "American Method"? Dan & Owain talk through the mens 1500m Olympic final; how the race played out, what training is best to run a championship 1500m, will we see a shift of training methods in the next 4 years. What did you think of the 1500m final, and the rest of the Olympic events? D…
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Episode 32 - What to Do if Your Business Isn't Feeling Fun
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In this episode, I give you the practical ways to feel better and more positively about your business. True, it won't always be sunshine and flowers, but we also don't want you feeling miserable about your business. I also provide 3 easy ways to get your business feeling fun as soon as possible. Spoiler - it's based in your mindset! The Dream Launc…
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6 - Hydration and Sodium: A Key to Endurance Performance, with Sports Dietitian Kristen Davis
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Sodium chloride, commonly known as salt, is a crucial nutrient for athletes. It helps maintain proper water balance within the body. When the balance between water and sodium gets disrupted, an endurance athlete's performance can rapidly decline. Additionally, dangerous situations can arise if this imbalance isn't restored. In this episode of the T…
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Episode 31 - How Do I Get More Followers?
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In this episode, I answer a question I get all the time, how do I get more Instagram followers? Well, of course, I don't think followers are the end all be all, but in this episode we review my 4 top tips for cleaning up your profile so that athletes are compelled to give you a follow plus a bonus tip. The Dream Launcher program is opening in the f…
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Episode 30 - Niche to Win: Why Endurance Coaches Need to Specialize Who They Coach
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It's so common to think - why don't I stay super broad and then I won't offend anyone and then also be able to coach everyone? This couldn't be further from the truth. When you try to attract everyone, you attract no one! In this episode, I go over the 3 main reasons niching WORKS and also answer 2 questions that I often get about niching. The Drea…
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Episode 29 - The 5 Things I Would Tell a Promising New Coach (Or Any Coach)!
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In this episode, I go deep on what I would tell a promising new coach (or any coach actually). These five things may not be what you expect! The Dream Launcher program is opening again in late July for those newer coaches who: Took all the certification classes but are struggling to actually get athletes Have no clue where to start Don’t know what …
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In this episode Dan & Owain discuss the physiology of the warm up. For many runners, a warm up features some jogging and possibly a few strides. But the warm up of a professional runner differs significantly, due to some interesting research into what is often referred to as "priming". Dan & Owain discuss some of the history of the research, the ph…
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5 - Developing Aerobic Capacity for Speed and Endurance, with Coach Scott Johnston
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Have you ever heard the phrase "run slower to get faster?" Is that really true? What is Zone 2 training? In this episode, professional coach Scott Johnston and author of "Training for the Uphill Athlete" talks about how to get faster and suffer less through proper aerobic training. Start getting faster today with proper aerobic training via TRACER:…
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Episode 28 - Here's How I Hit My First 10K Month Endurance Coaching
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In this episode, I uncover the 6 main things I did to go from 6-7k months in 2021 to 10-12k months starting in April 2022. Interested in learning more about my programs? The Dream Launcher program is opening again in late July for those newer coaches who: Took all the certification classes but is struggling to actually get athletes Has no clue wher…
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Episode 27 - How Often Should I Post Content?
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In this episode, I deep dive into the 6 stages of content creation frequency - what stage are you currently in and are you ready to move into the next level? Our goal is consistency over everything else! Do you need help with content ideas? Download my free content types guide for endurance coaches here: https://coachmichellelake.ck.page/8contentty…
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Welcome back! Dan finally feels like he has the time to relaunch the pod and is joined by new co-host, Owain Zerilli.In this episode, we delve into all things "easy running". We started with defining what easy running is from a physiology perspective, before going into describing what benefits we can (and can't) expect from training in "zone 2". We…
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Episode 26 - Mastering Your Pricing: Coaches' Top 3 Questions Answered
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In this episode, I dive right into the 3 questions I hear the most frequently about pricing: 1. How to change your pricing 2. Should I put my pricing on my website? 3. But what if my coach's pricing is cheaper than me? I created a free guide to help you feel more confident about your pricing as well as be able to explain it's reasoning better. Need…
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4 - Trail Running Legend Max King Shares His Training and Race Tips
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Max King is a world champion trail runner that has found success in everything from short and steep races like Alaska's Mount Marathon 5K to the super bowl of USA trail running, the Western States 100 miler. In this episode of the TRACER podcast, max talks about training correctly, what NOT to do, and how to have a great race day. Train with Max's …
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Episode 25 - Sales Call Secrets: How to Determine If an Athlete Fits
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In this episode, I give you the 3 questions to ask (or to determine the answers to) while on your sales calls. These questions are sure to help you ensure that you only get great fits in your athlete roster. Coaching mostly (or only!) ideal fits is not only going to help you enjoy coaching more but it will also help you stay coaching longer. Both t…
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Episode 24 - The Seasons of Coaching Part 2: The 4 Seasons in Your Year
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After 14 years in business, I have nailed down the seasons of my business: 1. Race Season 2. Selling Season 3. Project Season 4. Rest Season In this episode, I help you determine your cycle in coaching based on your sports, weather and types of athletes you coach. And then, once you know your season, what you should do (and not do) to optimize your…
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