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AI and running: Why technology makes human coaching more valuable, not less
I'm a running coach using AI to design my own 5K training plan. Not replacing coaching - discovering what coaching actually is. AI handles complexity brilliantly and generates plans instantly, but it can't see your life context, anticipate challenges before they emerge, or provide the care that drives athlete satisfaction. Learn what AI does well and the irreplaceable human elements of great coaching.
Tom
Oct 28, 20257 min read
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The race warm-up - a deep dive
That horrible sensation 60 seconds into a race where you're already sinking? It's not mental weakness - your body wasn't ready. Learn the science behind proper warm-ups: how they prime your oxygen systems, activate lactate-clearing mechanisms, and why the 30-minute recovery window lets you arrive at the start line with your engine running at operating temperature.
Tom
Oct 2, 20256 min read
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Building running fitness like a wall: The long game
Building fitness is like constructing a wall - workouts are the bricks, easy running is the cement. Most runners slam massive bricks on weak foundations or use runny cement that won't hold. Learn why patient, controlled training beats the impressive Strava splits that lead nowhere, and why shortcuts undermine long-term progress.
Tom
Sep 23, 20253 min read
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The Norwegian Singles Method - How to apply it (Part 2)
Learn how to properly implement Norwegian Singles training with the key principles that make it work. Discover why easy running must be genuinely easy, how to control sub-threshold intensity religiously, and the progressive approach that builds the quality volume while staying healthy and consistent.
Tom
Sep 18, 20255 min read
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