Training science, coaching, and the 80/20 method — from Matt Fitzgerald and the 80/20 Endurance coaching team.
The first mile I ever ran was the last mile of the Boston Marathon. I was eleven years old on the fateful day my family trooped down from New Hampshire to support my father at the 87th Boston Marathon in 1983. At Cleveland Circle, my two brothers darted from the curb and guided our old…
Matt Fitzgerald ·
Perhaps the greatest example of never being complacent is an Ethiopian man named Haile Gebrselassie. He broke nearly 30 world records in a career that spanned from the early 1990s through 2015. He has won eight World Championships gold medals, two Olympic gold medals, and numerous major marathons. Due to his various achievements in running…
Matt Fitzgerald ·
The phrase “comfort zone” has mostly negative connotations. A comfort zone is generally understood to be a metaphorical place where a person clings to familiar routines and avoids embracing the new challenges that stimulate growth. One is rarely advised to stay in this safe place. The advice is always to get out of one’s comfort…
Matt Fitzgerald ·
Most people need to be pushed to exercise. Endurance athletes, however, are not most people. As a coach, I have consistently found that endurance athletes need to be monitored for overtraining far more often than they need to be pushed. Don’t get me wrong: The willingness to work hard is an essential ingredient to success…
Matt Fitzgerald ·
Do Endurance Coaches Really Need Insurance Coverage? Coaching is a rewarding pursuit, but one that does come with some risks as you start to grow and expand you athlete roster. Insurance is a must if you are doing in person coaching, or camps but it also provides peace of find and a level of protection…
Tyler McConvil ·
By Sabrina Lott I’ve spoken before about my fears of joining a running club. I had too much free time during the pandemic to read online reviews about the ways people like me were treated in running clubs. I only knew about one local running club and for some reason, I had it in my…
Sabrina Lott ·
Matt Fitzgerald has been a runner for almost his entire life, but his running days ended abruptly in 2020 when he developed long COVID, a post-viral chronic illness that makes it almost impossible to exercise. “Dying to Run” chronicles Matt’s quest for closure in the form of one last finish line. * * * Before…
Matt Fitzgerald ·
80/20 Endurance has become a signature brand in the world of endurance training, known globally for its simple yet effective approach, pioneered by Matt Fitzgerald in his book, 80/20 Running. This successful methodology has expanded into 80/20 Triathlon (authored by 80/20 Endurance co-founder David Warden) and further into a comprehensive Coach Certification program based on…
David Warden ·
By Sabrina Lott They say you never forget your firsts. When I think about it, I can still feel the burn of the fear and nerves in my belly. When the Facebook memories come up, I’m right back there. When someone shares their fears with me about their first time, I am empathetic because I…
Sabrina Lott ·
Matt Fitzgerald has been a runner for almost his entire life, but his running days ended abruptly in 2020 when he developed long COVID, a post-viral chronic illness that makes it almost impossible to exercise. “Dying to Run” chronicles Matt’s quest for closure in the form of one last finish line. * * * Have…
Matt Fitzgerald ·
