COACH'S CORNER

Insights and wisdom from lifelong runners with a mission to educate and motivate individuals to make small changes each day to live healthier lives and to have fun while doing it.

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Nine Nearby Leaf Crunching Run/ Hike Favorites

Here are some of our nearby favorites that will be ablaze in fall colors soon! Excelsior Pass A few years ago I hiked Excelsior Pass with a friend on a…

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Five Minutes to a Better Run & Recovery

Every runner has experienced that discomfort of hopping out of bed, getting off of the couch, or jumping out of the car and immediately starting to run. There are so…

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Why Western Washington’s November Temps are Perfect for Running Fast

We are spoiled by the weather in Western Washington because we can generally run outside year-round! There are times when it can be a little warm or a little cold…

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The Rise of Super Shoes (Carbon-Fiber Plated) & The Fall of World Records

-By Maxx Antush Technological advances in running equipment are not a new concept. Throughout modern Olympic history, track & field and marathon running has gone through advancements in track surfaces,…

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Shaking Off the Racing Rust

As COVID-19 vaccinations continue to roll out and restrictions on public gatherings begin to loosen, the Summer and Fall race calendars are starting to populate again! For many runners it…

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Running Easier with Sunglasses

-by Maxx Antush Spring has sprung, the days are growing longer, and strings of bright sunny days are on the horizon! As we all spend more time outdoors running and…

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Race, Running & Inspiration

by Maxx Antush In recent weeks, there has been a renewed energy in the ongoing conversation about the lack of diversity in many segments of our society. The lack of…

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Adapt Your Physiology to Make Winter Running More Bear-able

As winter rapidly approaches and we find ourselves running in colder temperatures, this might be the winter to try adapting your physiology to make spending time out in the cold…

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Training in the Heat – Best Tips

From Coach Maxx Antush- Embrace a positive attitude about the heat Everyone’s performance is affected by the heat Your body will make long term adaptations over time to improve your…

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