Coach Quip

As coaches, we are always surprised by what athletes remember and what sticks with them in the tough moments in training. In this episode, we ask our EDGE Athlete Lounge coaches what their athletes h…

The holidays are coming up quickly and we know that means it'll be trickier than ever to find that training flow. Here are five tips to help you navigate the festivities. 

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The temperatures are dropping and winter training is nearly here. We asked our EDGE Athlete Lounge coaches to tell us the biggest mistakes they see athletes make around winter training - and how athl…

We live in anxious times. As coaches, we hear our athletes talk about anxiety (although they may not name it that) around training, racing, and daily life, and all of it can have negative impacts on …

Athletes looking for accountability, motivation, or guidance can benefit from the expertise of a coach. In this episode, we go through 10 reasons to consider getting your own coach and how coaching c…

Feeling down after a race or big event is common - whether you hit your goals or not. In this episode of Coach Quip, we are talking about the post-race blues: what they are, what they feel like, and …

As we move into fall, we have some great new programming at EDGE. In this episode, we give a sneak preview of some of the new things you can expect now that Chicago Marathon is over.

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The 2024 Bank of America Chicago Marathon is nearly here! In this episode of Coach Quip, we have three special guests to share their knowledge about how to have your best performance, what to look fo…

The 2024 Bank of America Chicago Marathon is right around the corner, but this is not your typical race preview podcast. We asked our EDGE Athletes for their tips and observations about surprising an…

Athletes need to care about their actions to succeed, but sometimes giving too many f**ks can set you back. In this episode we deep dive into Mark Manson's incredible book, "The Subtle Art of Not Giv…

If you're training for a fall marathon, you are approaching your longest long run and might feel a little nervous about it. In this episode, we talk tips and tricks for tackling your longest long run…

Most athletes experience disrupted sleep before a big event, race, or training day. What should you do or think about when you wake up in the night or can’t fall asleep the night before a race or big…

Today we are talking about the power of meet-ups. Whether you meet up with a club or group or just another friend, there are countless benefits to being with others. Learn how meet-ups can help you!

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We all have our favorite ‘things’ - you know, the one thing you repeatedly grab for…it can be a bit of a safety blanket, or maybe what makes you feel powerful or calm - it’s a right of passage for al…

While it might seem a little off-topic, EDGE Athlete Lounge is a small business, so this is near and dear to our hearts and in alignment with our values. This episode is all about how you can support…

If you're anything like us, you've been glued to the coverage of the Olympics in Paris. For this episode, we have chosen a few of our favorite lessons from the Paris Olympics and highlight a few of o…

Visualization can help athletes on race day and in daily workouts (and in life!). By taking just 1-2 minutes to visualize an upcoming effort, you can calm your mind chatter and maximize performance. …

With hot weather, more travel, tons of social opportunities, and increasing volume, summer training is the perfect time to make mistakes. We asked our EDGE Athlete Lounge coaches what summer mistakes…

In the world of sports, the gap between elite athletes & recreational ones is vast. It's not just about raw talent; the differences are deeply rooted in their approach to training, mindset, nutrition…

When it comes to endurance sports, whether it's running, cycling, or swimming, the key to improvement lies in consistent, focused training. Among the various training methods, time trials stand out a…