Coach's Corner
Check out brief training tips that were shared on our episodes
Coaches Corner - Episode Summary
Episode 1 - Getting Off On the Right Foot
January 7, 2019
Coach Buddy gives tips for the runner that is just beginning their running journey to ensure that they remain motivated and injury free.
Episode 2 - The Treadmill Doesn't Have To Be The Dreadmill
January 21, 2019
Coach Buddy gives tips for new and experienced runners to add treadmill running to their training, especially in the cold winter months.
Click the links below for additional reading on treadmill running from Keith Giroux:
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https://www.wbur.org/onlyagame/2017/03/17/prison-marathon-boston-keith-giroux
Episode 3 - Running Psychology
February 4, 2019
Coach Buddy discusses ways that runners can improve the mental side of their run training to keep things in perspective during training and races.
Episode 4 - Planning for Races is as Easy as ABC
February 18, 2019
Coach Buddy gives tips on planning a race calendar, helping to prioritize goal races, use secondary races to support goal races, and to plan a few fun, low stress races. Most importantly, Buddy explains the importance to leave time in you schedule for proper training.
Episode 5 - Running Naked
March 4, 2019
Coach Buddy encourages all runner to run naked in the training sometimes...by which he means that you should leave your activity tracker at home. By taking your attention away from your pace, heart rate, and cadence, you can focus more on running by feel.
Episode 6 - Rest and Recovery
March 18, 2019
Coach Buddy shares tips to enhance your preparation by enhancing your training by proper execution of rest and recovery so that you can run strong and healthy.
Episode 7 - Running Safety
April 1, 2019
Coach Buddy shares tips to keep us safe when we are out training on the roads, including the rules of the road, keeping others informed before you leave, and ways to use technology to support your running safety instead of providing a distraction.
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Check out this link for the RRCA running safety recommendations mentioned in the episode:
​https://www.rrca.org/education/rrca-general-running-safety-tips
Episode 8 - Preventing Injuries
April 15, 2019
Coach Buddy shares tips to help the average runner to avoid common running injuries. His recommendations include getting fitted properly for the right running shoe for you, stretching, foam rolling, recovery, and seeking assistance from medical professionals when injuries have already occurred.
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Check out this link for basic instructions on proper foam rolling techniques:
Episode 10Â - What? More Sleep?
May 9, 2019
Coach Buddy revisits the topic of recovery by focusing in on the importance of proper sleep in our training and recovery.
Episode 11 - Running Form
May 20, 2019
Coach Buddy helps us to understand how our running form may impact our ability to meet our running goals and the importance of seeking the assistance of a coach to properly analyze it before trying to alter it.
Episode 12 - Cadence
June 3, 2019
Coach Buddy discusses how our running cadence can give us valuable insight into the health of our running if we monitor it over time.
Episode 13 - Marathon Training: The Beginning
June 17, 2019
Coach Buddy discusses beginning fall marathon training with two coaching clients: Episode 12 podcast guest TJ Bryan and host, Glenn Smith.
Episode 14 - Do What's Right For You
July 1, 2019
Coach Buddy discusses the importance of avoiding the trap of attempting to emulate elite runners and choosing to focus what is right for you instead.
Episode 15 - Marathon Training: Part 2
July 15, 2019
Coach Buddy checks in on his coaching clients, Glenn Smith and TJ Bryan, to gauge their progress in training for fall marathons and to discuss strategies for the next stages of their training.
Episode 17Â - Running in the Heat
August 4, 2019
Coach Buddy provides advice for training during the summer months and making smart decisions while running in hot, humid conditions.
Episode 18 - Marathon Training: Part 3
August 19, 2019
Coach Buddy, TJ Bryan, and Glenn Smith discuss the rigors of training for a marathon in the summertime, running training races, and using tempo runs to increase speed and stamina.
Episode 19 - Nutrition for Training and Race Day
September 2, 2019
Coach Buddy shares his tips for finding the best nutrition to support your long training runs and to ensure your best performance on race day.
Episode 20 - Marathon Training: Part 4
September 16, 2019
Coach Buddy, TJ Bryan, and Glenn Smith discuss TJ's final preparations for her goal race: The Wineglass Marathon. Coach Buddy also gives Glenn advice for scaling up his mileage in the middle of his training cycle for a later fall marathon.
Episode 22 - Running Safety
October 9, 2019
Coach Buddy gives his advice for staying safe out on the run.
Episode 23 - Marathon Training: Part 5
October 21, 2019
TJÂ Bryan shares her successes and lessons learned from the Wineglass Marathon. Glenn discusses his long training runs and Coach Buddy offers advice for finding the ideal pace on race day.
Episode 24 - Ideal Pacing
November 6, 2019
Coach Buddy and Glenn discuss the ideal paces for training for your next goal race.
Episode 25 - Winter Training
November 19, 2019
Coach Buddy and Glenn discuss the best strategies for continuing to train (and perhaps racing also) during the winter months.
Episode 26 - Overcoming Disappointment
December 4, 2019
Coach Buddy shares his best tips for overcoming disappointment related to running, including when a race or workout goes awry or you have to miss one.
Episode 27 - NCR Marathon Training and Performance Review
December 18, 2019
Coach Buddy reviews Glenn's performance and training after the NCR Marathon to identify lessons learned and to identify what can be taken from this experience into future races or training cycles.
Coach Buddy
Coach Buddy Weber is a Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) certified coach. He offers coaching services to runners in programs ranging from Couch-to-5K up to the marathon distance through the Baltimore Road Runners Club (BRRC). Learn more about BRRC training programs at www.brrc.com.
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You can also reach Coach Buddy by email at runningcoachbuddy@gmail.com and on Twitter @runningcoachbud.