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When Even Coaches Have to Take Their Own Advice
Navigating a Knee Flare With Patience and Precision As a coach, I spend a lot of time helping athletes understand when to push, when to hold steady, and when to back off. It’s one of the hardest lessons in running — especially for endurance athletes who pride themselves on discipline and toughness. But here’s something most people don’t realize: Even experienced runners and coaches aren’t immune to injury scares. And sometimes we have to follow the very advice we give our ath

Carla Coffey
Nov 153 min read


Embracing the Off-Season: Tips to Combat End of Running Season Blues
As the final race of the season wraps up, many runners experience a common emotional hurdle: the end of running season blues. The thrill...

Carla Coffey
Oct 54 min read
How Are You Conquering Summer Training as Fall Races Approach
As the summer sun blazes down, many of us find ourselves knee-deep in training for the upcoming fall races. This period is filled with...

Carla Coffey
Aug 144 min read
7 Strategies for Heat Training
Summer running can be energizing—but it also demands extra awareness and smart planning. Whether you’re chasing fall race goals or...

Carla Coffey
May 231 min read


Unleash Your Running Potential: Spring Training Kickoff and Race Goal Setting with Coffey Crew Coaching!
As spring arrives, it brings with it the perfect backdrop for runners to awaken their passion for the sport. The transition from the cold...

Carla Coffey
Mar 13 min read


How to take the Dread out of the Treadmill
Have you ever felt a wave of boredom wash over you while staring at the treadmill? You’re definitely not alone. Many people see treadmill...

Carla Coffey
Feb 163 min read


Fitness Struggles for Women 40 and Older
Maintaining fitness as we age can be a significant challenge, especially for women in their 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s, and beyond. If you find...

Carla Coffey
Feb 14 min read


Unveiling the Ultimate Guide to Crushing Your New Year's Resolutions: Unlocking the Secrets to Success
Now that the New Year is here excitement fills the air. It's a season of fresh starts, where we reflect on the past year and set our...

Carla Coffey
Jan 24 min read
Winter Running: How to Stay Warm, Safe, and Motivated
Winter doesn’t have to sideline your running goals. Even when it is sub zero in Madison WI!!! With the right mindset and preparation, it...

Carla Coffey
Dec 13, 20243 min read
The Best Warm-Up and Cool-Down Exercises to Maximize Performance
When it comes to working out, skipping warm-up exercises and cool-down exercises is pretty common. This is especially true when you’re in...

Carla Coffey
Nov 19, 20245 min read
Why Some Runners Take an “Off-Season” but Others Run Year-Round
When the marathon season ends, runners are left to make an important decision. Will they take a break with some off season strength...

Carla Coffey
Oct 1, 20244 min read
What's the Point?
The Pros and Cons of Hiring a Running Coach: Is It Worth It? If you’re a runner looking to improve your performance, you may have...

Carla Coffey
Aug 12, 20243 min read
Preventing Common Running Injuries
As runners most of us had or have an injury. I don’t know about you but the thought of not being able to go for a run can really bum me...

Carla Coffey
Jul 27, 20242 min read
Whew! It's getting HOT out there!
If you're like me, you love the heat and have been waiting -impatiently- for it to arrive. However, if you're like the rest of the world...

Carla Coffey
Jun 16, 20241 min read
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How to Clean and Deodorize Dirty Running Shoes While there’s nothing more refreshing than challenging myself with a good jog, it has the...

Carla Coffey
May 26, 20243 min read
How Running Slower Makes You Faster
Let’s face it: runners are competitive. Something about running solo or running alongside others triggers a need to chase after those...

Carla Coffey
Apr 22, 20243 min read
Barefoot Lego Walking Record
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Carla Coffey
Jan 25, 20241 min read
Miles of Marathon Motivation With Jeannie Rice
tell me um about your marathon journey how many marathons have you ran so far weeks ago three weeks ago ready yeah I did that was my 131 Wow

Carla Coffey
Dec 1, 20234 min read
Hear 75-Year-old Jeannie Rice's Inspiring Journey to Marathon Success
to the show Jeannie. It's so nice to have you here. Well thank you for having me. Jeannie I read your story in runner's world so I really

Carla Coffey
Dec 1, 20232 min read
Savvy Silvers
I just added a new group to my crew! Silver Strength! It's at-home training for Silvers! As we age it is so important to stay moving....

Carla Coffey
Nov 28, 20231 min read
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