Training Guides
Training Guides & Ebooks
A polished library of practical resources for running, strength, fueling, racing, mindset, recovery, and smarter training.
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Featured Guide
Chasing Boston
A practical guide for everyday runners who want to qualify for the Boston Marathon with a smarter, steadier plan.
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Helpful guides for your next training block.
Use these when you want a quick, practical answer for weather, strength, fueling, recovery, or race preparation.
Heat Training
Your Guide to Training in the Heat
Run smarter when the weather turns hot and humid.
Open guideFueling
Carb vs Fat – A Training Guide
Understand how your body uses fuel during training.
Open guideStrength
Bodyweight Strength Exercises for Runners
Simple runner-friendly strength you can do without a gym.
Open guideTraining Type
Know Your Type
Train smarter based on your muscle fiber strengths.
Open guideWomen 40+
Stronger with Every Season
Wellness guidance for women over 40 and new moms.
Open guideUltra Fueling
Ultrarunner Fueling Guide
Practical fueling guidance for running your best ultra.
Open guideRace Prep
Pre-Race Warm Ups
Warm up with purpose before race-day effort.
Open guideAdvanced Training
Deeper resources for stronger racing.
When the goal gets bigger, these guides help you think through base building, intervals, altitude, sleep, pacing, and mindset.
Boston
The Boston Blueprint
A 12-week framework to help you run a smarter, faster BQ attempt.
Open guideBase Building
It Is All About That Base
Build your aerobic base safely before asking for more speed.
Open guideSpeed Work
Interval Workouts E-Guide
Use intervals with more purpose and less guesswork.
Open guideAltitude
Training for High Altitude Races
Prepare for race demands when elevation changes the work.
Open guideRecovery
Athlete Guide to Sleep
Make sleep a training tool instead of an afterthought.
Open guideMindset
Race Day Jitters
Handle nerves with a plan before the start line.
Open guideMental Training
Mental Training for Endurance Athletes
Strengthen the mental side of long-term training.
Open guideRecovery
How to Avoid Overtraining
Know when to push, when to pull back, and how to protect consistency.
Open guideStrength 101
Resistance Bands E-Book
Build accessible strength with a simple band-based approach.
Open guidePacing
Understanding Pacing
Learn how pacing changes across endurance workouts and races.
Open guideForm
Understanding Stride Rate and Length
Use cadence and stride length cues without overthinking every step.
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