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From Data to Decisions: A Coach’s Guide to Running Technology
Technology has become an essential part of modern running coaching. It can simplify training plans, reveal performance patterns, improve communication, and help athletes understand their progress. Effective coaching, however, is not about collecting the most data. It is about identifying which information is relevant, assessing how reliable it is, and understanding which coaching decision it should influence. Build a Practical Coaching System A coach’s technology setup typica
Shane (Social Runners)
2 days ago3 min read
Running Tech: What Every Runner Needs to Know
Running technology has changed the way people train. A watch can track your pace, heart rate, distance, elevation, sleep, recovery, and even predict your race time. Apps can build training plans, analyze your workouts, and connect you with other runners. But more data does not automatically mean better training. The goal is to understand which information is useful—and which information you can safely ignore. Start with the Basics A GPS watch or phone app can track the essent
Shane (Social Runners)
2 days ago2 min read
Fueling the Long Run: How Your Body Makes Energy for a Marathon
A marathon is not powered by willpower alone. Your muscles need a steady supply of energy, and that energy comes mainly from carbohydrates and fat. Understanding how your body uses them can make fueling feel much less mysterious. Your muscles run on ATP Muscles do not use food directly. They use a small energy molecule called ATP. Think of ATP as the spendable cash your muscles use to contract. Because your body stores only a small amount, it must constantly make more. It has
Shane (Social Runners)
Sep 163 min read
The Runner’s Missing Link: Why Inner-Core Training Matters
Many runners think of core training as crunches or an optional add-on. But your core is much more than the muscles you can see. Deep inside your trunk is a support system that helps your spine, pelvis, and torso stay stable while your arms and legs move. For runners, that stability matters on every stride. What is the inner core? The inner core includes the diaphragm, pelvic floor, transverse abdominis, and multifidus. Together, these deep muscles work like a supportive corse
Shane (Social Runners)
Sep 12 min read
Your Skeleton: The Runner's Hidden Engine
Every run is a conversation between your body and the ground. Your lungs bring in oxygen. Your heart moves blood. Your muscles create force. But your skeleton takes the impact, stores the load, and shapes every stride. Bone is not a dry frame. It is living tissue that repairs, remodels, and adapts to the stress you place on it. For runners, that means strong bones help you absorb impact, stay efficient, and cut the risk of stress injuries. Running builds bone through stress W
Shane (Social Runners)
Jul 303 min read
3 Runner Mistakes That Slow Progress (and How to Fix Them)
Most runners are not held back by effort. Progress stalls when that effort is pointed in the wrong direction. The difficulty is that many unhelpful habits feel productive. Pushing easy runs faster feels disciplined. Setting a huge race goal feels inspiring. Flying through the first mile feels confident. Then fatigue builds, workouts unravel, and race day becomes survival. You don’t need a perfect plan or fancy kit to change this. You need clearer rules for when to hold back,
Shane (Social Runners)
Jul 283 min read
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