73 episodes
Can't Stop Endurance Kevin Leathers
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4.9 • 63 Ratings
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Coach Kevin began running over 40 years ago as a high school freshman. His love of running developed on the track and the cross-country course. He added triathlon to his list of passions while in college.
Kevin began coaching informally over 25 years ago and started Can't Stop Endurance in 2006. He has coached runners from beginners to marathon champions. Kevin has also coached thousands of runners through his work with the Team McGraw and St Jude Heroes charity programs. The driving force in his endurance career has been the personal "test of self". Coaching allows him to help others achieve their own personal peak performance.
30+ marathons including Boston, NYC & ChicagoHundreds of races from 5K to half-marathon35+ years of triathlon including sprint distance to IronmanUSA Triathlon Age-Group Nationals and USAT Age Group All-American statusUltrarunning experience: 50K, 50 Mile, 100 MileNational Coach - Team McGraw charity program (2007-2015)National Run Coach - St Jude Heroes (2010-2020) Head Coach - Run the 901 Training GroupsRun Coach - Victory Triathlon ClubHost - Can't Stop Endurance Podcast
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Ep 73: Optimizing Training Plans
Coach Kevin discusses managing the needs of a wide variety of runners. What type of runner are you? Find out what you can do to optimize your training.
How do running coaches tailor training plans to accommodate beginners, intermediate runners, and advanced athletes?One size does NOT fit all. Runners don’t know what they don’t know. So many mistakes to be made and lessons to be learned. So many of those mistakes can be minimized or avoided with a good, experienced coach.Running does not have to be dreadful. Runners do not HAVE to get injured. Learn to avoid many of the pitfalls and trapdoors. The goal is to become a lifelong runner. Coach Kevin explains how he tailors a plan to meet the needs, fitness level, experience level, durability & mindset of a runner. Email: coach@cantstopendurance.com
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Ep 72: Running Q&A with Coach Kevin
I love talking about running. In this episode, we discuss some recent topics and questions.
What COULD you do vs what SHOULD you do?The importance of PACE CONTROLEasy runs should be EASY or you are doing it wrong.Why you should warm up before every run and every workout.
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Ep 71: The Path Back To Running Joy
In this episode, Coach Kevin shares some details of his current running roadmap.
Where I came from and where I am goingThe search to discover "what is next".Battling ego, the aging process, and various hurdles along the wayFinding gratitude for the journeyHe also takes on a few questions/ topics from runners.
Every year my holiday/ winter training suffers. What can I do?The value of investing in a piece of at-home cardio equipment.Email: coach@cantstopendurance.com
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Ep 70: Long Term Focus = Long Term Success
In this episode, Coach Kevin discusses the importance of a long-term, slow-burn approach to endurance goals.
To race a fast marathon you need to forget about racing a fast marathon for a bit.Are your goals competing with each other and preventing your success?Set the BIG goal, then forget about it and focus on the smaller goals.You cannot marathon your way to marathon success!What are the key things I should focus on??Email: coach@cantstopendurance.com
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Ep 69: More Lessons From The Marathon
What are the keys to smart marathon racing? What are the important factors that can influence our race outcomes?
Coach Kevin tells a story of four runners who all crossed the finish line side-by-side while taking four very different paths to the finish. Which one are you? Which one do you want to be?
What is my peak performance?
Which marathon or race should I choose for my peak race performance?
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Ep 68: How To Use Your Post-Race Analysis For Future Success
Analyzing your race is crucial to understanding what worked... and what didn't. How should you properly judge your performance? What are the key components of this analysis? How do you use this feedback to plan your next goal? All of this and more on this episode. Questions? Reach out at coach@cantstopendurance.com
Customer Reviews
Great Variety
Coach Kevin & Coach Holly do a wonderful job providing content that’s relative to the endurance athlete! From the personal stories of those in their local tribe to the experts in sports psychology or physical therapy to the Q & As, the material is always valuable. I have taken something from every episode to help me grow as a runner and to help my own clients grow as endurance athletes. Do yourself a favor and subscribe!
So great!
Very informative and motivating!
Great for all runners, elite to beginners
Coach Kevin and Coach Holly are great at bring relevant topics and discussions in which everyone can learn from. Doesn’t matter if you are an “elite” or “beginner” runner you can learn and get better from listening to the podcasts. Ever thought you were the only one struggling with an issue? Podcasts are easy listening and Coach Kevin and Coach Holly explain things in simple terms where everyone can understand. I am not an elite runner but their advice and information has definitely improved my running and allowed me to reach goals I never thought were possible!!!!