Will Baldwin

The Truth About Zone 2 Running I get asked about Zone 2 all the time. It comes up when people first start running, it comes up when people want to…

Recovery for Runners Training and recovery are equally important. They are not opposites. They are not one versus the other. They are the two parts that make up getting better.…

Carb Loading for Your Marathon or Half Marathon (And Why Most Runners Overdo It) Every runner I’ve ever coached has heard about carb loading. Most of them have a plan…

Goal Setting for Runners: When the Number Becomes the Problem Can you PR and still be dissapointed? Goal setting for runners is something I think about a lot. And this…

“I Just Wanted to Make Sure I Could Run the Distance” The Box That Doesn’t Deliver I talked to an athlete today who is getting ready for a half marathon.…

The Biggest Misunderstanding I See During Base Training If you ask me what I see time and time again during base training, it’s this idea that base can only be…

Tight Calves. What Actually Helps. Okay, tight calves are something I’ve personally struggled with a lot. It’s also one of the most common things I see with runners. The most…

The Smarter, Simpler, More Thoughtful Free Marathon Plan Built for Real Beginners by Really Handsome Coaches (and Nick) A Better Kind of Free Plan Most free marathon plans suck. “They’re…