3 Mental Strategies for When Racing Gets Hard

Bayshore Marathon Recap

Hello! On May 23rd, 2026, I ran the Bayshore Marathon in 2:18:24, finishing second overall. In this episode, I provide a full breakdown of my training block, the days leading up to the race, the race itself, and my thoughts, intentions, and goals for the rest of 2026.

3 Mental Strategies for When Racing Gets Hard

You know this feeling. You're mid-race, pushing hard, and then that voice shows up - " this hurts," "just slow down," "you should quit."Here's the thing: that voice isn't a sign of weakness. It's your brain doing exactly what it's designed to do. And once you understand what's actually happening, you can stop letting it cost you races.In this video, I break down:- Why your brain sends the "quit" signal during hard efforts- The exact moment most runners lose the mental battle (and how to catch it)- Three tactics you can use mid-race to push through when everything in you wants to stop- The pre-race decision that changes everythingThis isn't about being tougher or grinding through on willpower. It's about understanding how your mind works - and training it the same way you train your body.

A Smarter Way to Run VO₂max Intervals?

I break down a different way to structure intervals that (according to the cited research) led to ~70% more time at VO₂max - without making the workout feel any harder or having to put in double time to achieve it!I’ll go through: * where traditional intervals might fall short * how this structure works * and how to use it in your own trainingStudy:Vaccari, F., Giovanelli, N., & Lazzer, S. (2020)High-intensity decreasing interval training (HIDIT) increases time above 90% VO₂peakEuropean Journal of Applied Physiology

The Norwegian Method: Thoughts, Learnings, and Training Applications

In this episode, I break down what some of the best runners in the world are doing to maximize their training so they can handle more total quality work across the week. We get into the Norwegian method, double threshold training, and the real reason intensity control is becoming such a big part of modern distance running. I also share how this approach has impacted my own training and the athletes I coach, along with how you can start applying it yourself.

Talking Strength Training for Runners with Kameron Harder, PT, DPT, OCS

In this episode, I sit down with my good friend, Kameron Harder, a physical therapist, endurance athlete, and someone who spends a lot of time helping athletes stay healthy and perform better. We get into the role strength training should actually play in a runner’s routine. We talk about why it matters, how it helps reduce injuries, and what it can do for your performance if you approach it the right way. Kam's Website 👉 https://ridgeathleticsaz.com/ Kam's Instagram 👉https://www.instagram.com/ridgeathleticsaz/https://www.instagram.com/ridgeathleticsaz/