Training science, coaching, and the 80/20 method — from Matt Fitzgerald and the 80/20 Endurance coaching team.
Run For Fun: Take a ‘Runcation’, a Running Vacation A few weeks ago, I flew to Gothenburg, Sweden, to run the world’s largest half-marathon—the Göteborgsvarvet —with over 63,000 participants! A month earlier, I had run the Boston Marathon, and while my legs had mostly forgiven me, the Göteborgsvarvet wasn’t a “go hard or go…
David Warden ·
In cities and towns across the globe, runners are lacing up not just for solo miles but for the social, motivational, and wellness perks of a run club. What was once a niche gathering of die-hard racers or high school cross-country alums has transformed into a global phenomenon, where beginners, weekend warriors, and elite athletes…
David Warden ·
The Truth About The Boston Marathon There’s no hiding in Boston. The crowds are loud, the hills are steep, and the emotional highs can drain you just as much as the physical demands. This post isn’t a sales pitch. It’s just what I’ve learned—open, honest, and maybe a little blunt. Every time I…
David Warden ·
How to Choose the Best Running Plan and Why the 80/20 Method Might Be Your Secret Weapon Instead of hammering at a hard pace, which is unsustainable and leads to injuries, studies show that recreational runners who recover better and build endurance more sustainably over time are likely to see performance improvement, enjoy running…
Jim Vance ·
What Is the Best Triathlon Distance? A Mom & Coach’s Take on Sprint, Olympic, 70.3, and Full Ironman One of the first questions I get from athletes—and fellow parents—is: “What is the best triathlon distance for me?” Whether you’re a busy parent trying to squeeze in workouts between school drop-offs and bedtime stories,…
Alicia Phillips ·
3 Powerful Steps to Avoiding Bad Workouts With Coach Jim Vance How do think about avoiding bad workouts? Every athlete, from beginners to seasoned competitors, has experienced a workout that simply didn’t go well. A session that felt sluggish, unproductive, or even frustrating. But why does this happen, and more importantly, how can we…
Jim Vance ·
The Aging Triathlete: Still Swimming, Biking, Running… Just a Little Slower (And Complaining More) Ah, the aging triathlete—a rare breed of stubborn endurance and questionable decision-making. Despite the years ticking by and the body protesting at every turn, we just can’t seem to quit swimming, biking, and running. Sure, we move a little slower…
Anne Sharkey ·
Your Journey to Sprint Triathlon Success Begins Here Are you ready to kickstart your fitness journey and conquer a sprint triathlon? Whether you’re a beginner looking to complete your first race or an intermediate athlete striving to improve, this 6-week sprint triathlon training plan is designed for YOU! Starting Monday, March 3rd, join a…
Jim Vance ·
So Your Buddy Talked You into Running Your First Ultra, Now What? The short version. An ultra is any race longer than a marathon, most often 50K, 50 miles, 100K or 100 miles. Start with a 50K or a leg on a team, give yourself about 22 weeks of training on an ultra-specific plan, expect…
JW McKenna ·
So You are Thinking About Your First Triathlon The short version. Pick a sprint triathlon, usually a 750 meter swim, a 20 km bike and a 5 km run, give yourself 12 weeks, and spend most of that time on the swim and on easy miles. Practice the two transitions, practice eating on the bike,…
Alicia Phillips ·
