Coach Quip

We never run 26.2 miles in training before we run a marathon - why not? In this episode we cover your longest long run, how long it should really be, and why we don't tackle the full distance before race day. And we...

How can runners know they can tackle 26.2 miles if they don’t do it in training? And why don’t we run a full marathon before our race? Today we are talking about your longest long run and why we don’t run a full...

Every runner needs a little motivation sometimes. This week, we have 3 clips we saw online that got us out the door, and will get you moving too. And Jimothy. :) EDGE Coach Quip Podcast: Ep 252: 3 Clips to Get You Out...

If you're running 30, 40, even 60 miles a week, do you really need to squat? Running definitely builds your legs - but not in the way many people think. Today we'll answer - Is running enough? - What muscles does it...

Today we're going through the 5 key differences between trail running and road running - and why the best runners do both. EDGE Coach Quip Podcast: Ep 50: Trail vs Road Check out the video version of this podcast...

Have you ever headed out for what was supposed to be an easy run on a 70-degree day and felt like you were running through soup? The issue probably wasn’t the temperature. It was the humidity - or more specifically, the...

Chafing is one of the most common and most preventable problems runners face. In this episode of EDGE Coach Quip, we break down why chafing happens, the biggest mistakes runners make, and the simple strategies that can...

What if some of the advice you've heard for years is actually making you slower? Today we're breaking down 10 of the biggest running myths, what the science actually says, and what you should do instead. By the end of...

We are in the thick of the heat and humidity of a Chicago summer, and it's only going to get hotter and more intense. In this episode, we break down 5 tips for Chicago runners to make the most out of summer, while...

Hot summer runs are nearly here. Today we have 7 tips to help you as the temps rise. EDGE Coach Quip Podcast: Ep 245: Acclimating to Heat 🏆 Connect with Edge Athlete Lounge: @ edgeathleticsinc 🧑‍💻...

Thinking about running a marathon? Before you download a 16-week training plan, there's one question you need to answer: Are you actually ready to start it? Today we're breaking down realistic marathon training...

What you do week one of marathon training establishes how the rest of your training block will go. These are the 5 tips we're giving our athletes who are taking on 26.2 this year. EDGE Coach Quip Podcast: Ep 242: 3 Big...

<p>Most runners ruin their half-marathon in the first 3 miles. In this episode, we’re talking about three huge mistakes runners make when racing 13.1, and exactly how to fix them.</p> <p>EDGE Coach Quip Podcast: Ep 242...

<p>Summer running is right around the corner. In this episode, we cover 7 tips for summer running to help you start the season strong.</p> <p>To learn more about our Chicago Marathon summer running training, visit...

<p>Ever notice how group runs somehow feel easier, even when you’re running faster?</p> <p>There’s actually a reason for that. In this episode, we break down the “Draft Horse Effect” — the psychology, physiology, and...