Coach Quip

Today's episode is for the aspiring speed demons: this week, we're breaking down how you can get faster at running. Beyond speed work, what can runners do to improve their paces and overall times? Tu…

Routines are a series of habits performed together to enhance your life. In this week’s episode, we dive into routines and how your training, racing, and everyday life can benefit from the structure …

It's time for an EDGE State of the Union address - in this episode, we give a full review of our 2023 highlights and challenges, as well as what we are cooking up for 2024. Tune in for a look behind …

It's a new year - and everyone is talking about resolutions & goals for 2024. As you plan out your year ahead, there's a secret hack that can make you 42% more likely to achieve your goals: WRITE THE…

Studies show that in January, about 40% of Americans make New Year's resolutions - nearly half of them will aim to lose weight or get in shape. But 80% of New Year’s resolutions fail by February. Thi…

In this episode of Coach Quip, we are myth-busting some of the most common and inaccurate statements we hear about strength training for endurance athletes. Should endurance athletes lift heavy? Will…

What is base training? What does it look like for endurance athletes? When and how should we do it? In this episode of Coach Quip, Coach Robyn and Coach Chris tell you what you need to know about thi…

There are a few qualities within athletes that make our coaches' hearts sing. This week, we've compiled the eight qualities that our most coachable athletes have. Take a listen and let us know: which…

Our EDGE Athlete Lounge coaches have compiled a list of some of our favorite recommendations to dive into this winter. If you have less training on your schedule and maybe some holiday travel (hello,…

As we head into the holidays, we will likely find ourselves at social gatherings,  dinners, work events, and other activities that center around eating and drinking. How can we navigate holiday meals…

Cold weather doesn't mean you're stuck on a treadmill for the next four months. In this episode of Coach Quip, Coach Robyn and Coach Chris share seven hot tips to keep you running outside safely in t…

In the winter months when there is less light, there's a good chance that outdoor runners will be training in the dark. As you continue to train outdoors through the winter, we have 10 tips to keep y…

Hey, all you night owls and restless dreamers! Sleep is our number one recovery tool - but lack of sleep or poor sleep can be our number one problem as we try to focus throughout the day. If counting…

Do you want to do strength training without strength training, lower your risk of injury, and get a great mental boost? It may be time for you to hit the trails. In this episode of our Coach Quip, Co…

You’ve finished your race - now what?! Many athletes aren’t sure how to handle the next part. How long do I recover? When can I start running again? What should I do in the meantime? In this episode …

The Bank of America Chicago Marathon is the city's biggest day. And for many of our runners, it's their biggest day too. In this episode of Coach Quip, we have three special guests to share their kno…

This week, we are talking about all things... bubble wrap. Yep - bubble wrap. In this episode, we're talking about all the tricks you can use to "bubble wrap" yourself as a protective measure to get …

You survived Peak Week - now it's time to Taper! In this episode of Coach Quip, we give you tips for your taper from our Edge Athlete Lounge coaches to help you recover well and actualize your fitnes…

Peak week is your highest volume week of training before your event and it will test you physically and mentally. In this episode of Coach Quip, we give you peak week tips from our Edge Athlete Loung…

🎧 Uncover the Rhythm of Optimal Running Performance! 🏃‍♂️ Tune in to our latest episode of Coach Quip as we delve deep into the world of running cadence. Join us as we demystify the science behind th…