Lifelong Endurance

Coach Andrew Taylor Simmons shares what you should expect from your Marathon Training program with this short guide from TrainingPeaks .

We're entering the heart of the marathon training season! If you're looking to get the most on race day make sure you've got a great coach or plan in place well in advance.

This guide has 10 great workouts for early, middle, and late phase training. Enjoy!

Your Marathon Training Plan: What to Expect Wondering how much preparation is necessary during marathon training? Here's what to expect from your marathon training plan, from time commitments to fitness gains.

Ever wanted to just ask some running questions to a coach without any financial commitment? Now is your chance!
From now through January 15th, all of our coaches are offering free 30 minute consultations. Sign up here: https://www.lifelongendurance.com/consult

Congrats to Curated Coaching athlete, Becca who finished first overall woman at the Dead Horse 50 Miler this weekend. In case a win is not impressive enough, she is also 9 months postpartum.
Becca has put in many miles with the double stroller, has gotten creative with when she can train, and juggled the complexities of work, family, and training over the past training cycle.
Becca has some big plans and goals for 2022, we are so excited to see what she can do!

It was so wonderful to celebrate our athletes over the weekend! We enjoyed pumpkin carving and a potluck on a beautiful fall day.

What get together would you like to see next time?

QOTD: What are you passionate about besides your sport?
In our most recent podcast, Andrew Taylor Simmons interviews Chef Gonzalo Jimenez about mixing his passions of being a world-class chocolatier and an ultra runner.

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‎The Defining Endurance Podcast from Lifelong Endurance: 39. Gonzo and the Chocolate Factory: A Long Distance Running Chocolatier Dishes on Mixing his Passions on Apple Podcasts ‎Show The Defining Endurance Podcast from Lifelong Endurance, Ep 39. Gonzo and the Chocolate Factory: A Long Distance Running Chocolatier Dishes on Mixing his Passions - Sep 22, 2021

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‎The Defining Endurance Podcast from Lifelong Endurance: 35. Perfecting Strength Training for Runners with Jon-Erik Kawamoto on Apple Podcasts ‎Show The Defining Endurance Podcast from Lifelong Endurance, Ep 35. Perfecting Strength Training for Runners with Jon-Erik Kawamoto - Aug 25, 2021

How do you prepare yourself for the training-essential long run? Coach Andrew Taylor Simmons details the body's biological response to running long distances, and how you can prepare yourself to train strong and smart. Check it out!

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‎The Defining Endurance Podcast from Lifelong Endurance: Going the Distance: Preparing your Body for the Long Run with Andrew Simmons on Apple Podcasts ‎Show The Defining Endurance Podcast from Lifelong Endurance, Ep Going the Distance: Preparing your Body for the Long Run with Andrew Simmons - Aug 18, 2021

In 2021 - there have been a number of vocal advocates championing athlete mental health. We think of Simone biles and Naomi Osaka.
One of the names you should add to that list is
Melody Fairchild. Long before Naomi and Simone - Melody walked down her own path to preserve her physical and mental well-being.
Sitting down with Melody for this episode was a treat for Coach Andrew Taylor Simmons as Melody has had many roles in his personal life from friend, to coach, to competitor.

Melody Fairchild shares an amazing story of pressure, expectations, and how she handled all of that apexing after becoming the first female HS runner to break 10:00 in the 2-mile.

I hope this episode pulls you in and stimulates a conversation around mental and physical well-being. Take a moment and think of the people in your world - who could use a check-in today?

‎The Defining Endurance Podcast from Lifelong Endurance: 32. The Making of a Mountain Warrior - Melody Fairchild on Apple Podcasts ‎Show The Defining Endurance Podcast from Lifelong Endurance, Ep 32. The Making of a Mountain Warrior - Melody Fairchild - Aug 4, 2021