Mastering 5K Race Strategy: A Science-Backed Guide for Coaches I stood at the one-mile mark of a divisional championship 5K watching one of my best runners—someone who had trained flawlessly for twelve weeks—blow up spectacularly. She’d gone out in 5:45 for the first mile when her fitness supported 6:05. By two miles, she was shuffling…
Managing Parents in HS Sports: A Coach’s Communication Guide I’ll never forget the text message I received at 10PM on a Tuesday before the first day of school: “Why wasn’t my daughter in the top seven at today’s workout? She ran a 6:45 mile last spring. This doesn’t make sense.” The workout itself was simple—a…
A personal record isn’t just built on miles; it’s built on mindset. As both a distance coach and parent of two competitive runners, I’ve seen the fittest athletes crumble under race-day pressure, while the most resilient ones find a way to breakthrough. This guide outlines the exact steps to bulletproof your mind before you step…