Corky – Running Expert & Coach
Running coach emphasizing individualized programming, tapering, course prep, and training-recovery communication.
Respect Recovery: Prevent Burnout, Plateaus, and Injuries
There's a fine line between being dedicated and work-focused, and forcing the timeline. As athletes, it can be an incredible quality to care deeply, and to commit to the grind. But we need to respect the seasons. Physical recovery from a race and big training cycle is necessary. It's also incredibly necessary for the mental side of things too. Keep forcing things, and burnout, plateaus, and injuries will follow. Our culture celebrates hard work, suffering, and being "all in." But at what cost?
Imposter Syndrome Hits Every Runner; Success Is Personal
The topic of imposter syndrome comes up from time to time, and is a tricky topic. Whether we like it or not, apps, social media, and tech allow us to play the comparison game with more ease and less intention...
Run with Love, Patience, and a Solid Plan
To everyone racing in London, Eugene, Jim Thorpe, and BK tomorrow - remember why you love running. Lead with love, patience and your plan. For the marathon, patience early is often rewarded. For the half, embrace the comfortably uncomfortable feeling...
Embrace Post‑Marathon Blues: Recover, Reflect, Plan Ahead
The post-marathon blues are common, and a natural part of the sport. When we deeply care about, and train for months with one date and goal in mind, it feels odd when it’s in the rear view mirror. My advice: reflect,...
Purposeful Training Beats Constant Racing for Marathon Success
A few observations regarding yesterday’s Boston Marathon: The athletes who had massive PRs and strong performances tend to have the following things in common: they train with purpose, and don’t constantly race. They play the long game, and don’t force their...
Returning to Racing in Hidden Hannover, Grateful
Touched down in Hannover, and the carb load is under way. I love that this city isn’t overrun by tourism, and it feels like a preserved secret. • Grateful to be here. I’ve hardly raced in the last three years (thanks...
Push Past Rough Starts, Find Your Run Groove
Sunday reminder that sometimes we don’t feel awesome going into key workouts, but we can rise to the occasion and actually crush the damn thing. Never judge a run by last night’s sleep or the warmup. When we just let...
Trust Your Body, Not Just Fitness Apps
Runners, it’s crucial for us to recognize science and how to call out our devices. It’s physically not possible for a human body to do this. Period. When we defer to an app or device over critical thinking or understanding...
Patience and Strength Turned Pain Into 74‑Mile Weeks
Super grateful that this little 42-year old body has been thriving on the work. I hit a 74-mile week for the first time in years, closing it out with a structured 19-miler this morning. In August, I ran 52 miles...
Patience Early, Power Late: Conquer NYC Half
If you are racing the NYC Half tomorrow, remember to stay patient early so that you have strength and turnover in your legs for the final 5K. Those rolling hills towards the end aren’t easy. That final mile has a...
Stay Cool and Fueled for Hot Marathon Success
If you are racing the LA Marathon, these tips are for you but applicable to any hot race: - Be sure you are ROCKING your carb load - this will allow you to retain some extra water weight. Simple white carbs,...
Save Your Fury for Bigger Issues, Not Running Drama
My running dudes, this week everyone is collectively up in arms over: - A super entitled take on NYCM bibs - Des Linden racing the Disney Princess Half - The LA Marathon offering finisher bibs for marathoners who don’t compete the marathon because...