A woman does a breathing technique during her run

Just Breathe! Using Breathing Techniques to Reduce Stress, Run Easier and Recover Faster: A Guide by Coach K

When I relocated from the San Francisco Bay Area to the Front Range of Northern Colorado in 2015, I knew I’d have some adjustments to make in the respiratory department. Living at 5,000 feet above sea level, and regularly traveling to higher elevations to train and race, I could feel the strains on my endurance and pace. What I never ... More
Cal Calamia crosses the finish line at the 2022 San Francisco Marathon

Cal Calamia Heads to Boston, Open for the First Time to Gender-Expansive Runners

The first winner of the San Francisco Marathon's NB+ category, Cal Calamia, is heading to the world-famous Boston Marathon. A gender-expansive runner, Calamia is one of the thousands of runners who can, for the first time ever, run this course as themselves. Why was Calamia ready to give up on their dream of running Boston? How did the San ... More
A runner is completing the long run with mountains in the background. But "what if I can't do my long run?"

The Long Run with Coach K: The Why

Some may love it, some may dread it, but almost all runners will do it: the long run. It's an integral part of many runners' training plans, and although some are nowadays stepping away from the practice, instead splitting their long runs into two sessions, the majority of people training for their goal races will be sacrificing their weekend ... More
Nutrition science: the athlete's plate.

Nutrition Science isn’t Rocket Science: 4 Basic Principles to Keep in Mind

Nutrition science is fairly simple. Eat lots of veggies. Eat a wide variety of foods. Prepare your own food whenever you can. Eat consistently throughout the day. However, there’s so much information and misinformation out there, it’s easy to get lost, confused, or forget what you already know. These basics can help get you back on track ... More

Mental Training for Your Best Performance: 3 Ways to Up Your Brain Game

You’re registered for your goal race, and you’ve committed to training so that you can be as prepared as possible to toe the line. You have a training plan to follow and, for the next few months, you'll steadily and thoughtfully increase your mileage for the demands of race day. Heck, you’ve even bought fresh running shoes. You're ready ... More
Trail and ultra running in the desert

Trail and Ultra Running Special: From Inspiration to Know-How

Welcome to the Trail and Ultra Running Special! Whether you’re new to trails and have never heard of ultrarunning or you’re a seasoned trail beast who has run conquered distances some don’t even like to drive, this one’s for you. Written and edited by Pavlína Marek Sure, roads are great, especially when they take you on a ... More
Winter hydration

Hydration in Winter: Dietitian Becca Blumberg Breaks Down the Basics.

Hydration is an important part of our day-to-day lives. How we approach hydration during a workout or a race can make or break our runs and the recovery process. Luckily, dietitian Becca Blumberg is here to help with a short and comprehensive guide to winter hydration. Written by Becca Blumberg Edited by Pavlína Marek Step 1: Notice ... More
Training motivation: run the San Francisco Marathon!

Found: Your Training Motivation! Get Ready for the San Francisco Marathon with Coach K.

Ah, that “New Year, New You” fervor! With January behind us, gyms are a little emptier, days are a little longer, and you’re that much closer to your goal race. But struggles with training motivation creep in for us all. Who hasn’t scrolled through posts of friends out hitting the trails at 7 AM on a cold Sunday and thought, what do ... More
Build healthy winter habits that go beyond performace!

Winter Habits to Help You Through the Dark Days with Success

Winter can be a tough time to stay on track with your health and fitness goals. Long hours of darkness, the holidays, and the lack of any races on the horizon all make it challenging to stay motivated. However, it can also be a great time to focus on some non-racing health goals and build some healthy winter habits that go beyond your ... More
Cross-training for runners, agility training. Physical activity also helps optimize organ function.

Cross-Training for Runners: Strength, Stability and Agility for Trails AND Pavement!

It’s no secret: cross-training is crucial support for your running goals. However, life often gets in the way. What’s more, in the crunch for time that can happen as training for your event gets more demanding, other kinds of workouts can take the back seat to the actual running/walking! And if you’re one of us getting dirty this year ... More