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Outside of my coaching, I freelance write for other publications in the running space as well as my own Substack. My hope is to provide valuable information for free to runners who want to improve their performance and enjoyment of the sport.

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Preparing to race or adventure at high altitude? You'll want to read this piece for helpful tips and myth-busting. 

Injured? New to running? Want to increase your training volume? Cross-training may be the answer. From modalities to specific workouts, check out this guide to cross-training for runners.

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Whether you're training for a hot event or simply want to explore the potential benefits of intentional heat exposure for athletic performance, this article is a great starting point!

Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim in the Grand Canyon is one of the most stunning and challenging routes that a trail runner can take on. How should you train for a big goal like R2R2R?

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Heart rate is a valuable metric to use in training, but should you be using heart rate to determine your daily workout intensity? In this (nearly) comprehensive starter guide to heart rate training, you'll be able to decide if heart rate training is a good fit for you, why elites use it, the potential limitations/drawbacks, and how to implement it for yourself. 

Improve Your Ability to Run Uphill

No matter how fit you are, running uphill is tough. After a year of solid racing performances at uphill-only events in 2024, I wrote this piece on tips for uphill running.

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These days, I'm most active on Substack. Here, you can find my biweekly articles as well as my recommendations of other Substack writers. My Substack subscription is currently free of charge.

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