Can't Stop Endurance
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 & Chicago
- Hundreds of races from 5K to half-marathon
- 35+ years of triathlon including sprint distance to Ironman
- USA Triathlon Age-Group Nationals and USAT Age Group All-American status
- Ultrarunning experience: 50K, 50 Mile, 100 Mile
- National Coach - Team McGraw charity program (2007-2015)
- National Run Coach - St Jude Heroes (2010-2020)
- Head Coach - Run the 901 Training Groups
- Run Coach - Victory Triathlon Club
- Host - Can't Stop Endurance Podcast
Episodes
81 episodes
Ep. 80: Back To Run School
Go back to Run School with Coach Kevin. As cross-country season begins, it is time to explore how we teach young runners (and adults) the basic lessons of endurance training. It is a rewarding process when both coach and athlete ar...
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Ep 79: How's The Weather? Runners Should Know.
Like farmers, runners are obsessed with the weather forecast. At least, you should be. Coach Kevin discusses why you should check the weather before your run and what to do with that information. Temperature? Humidity? Wind di...
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Episode 79
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Ep 78 - Carry Fluids On Your Run!
Coach Kevin Coffee Break: Here's a quick tutorial on the importance of staying hydrated during your run. Coach Kevin shares his tips for carrying fluids to improve performance. How to Limit...
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Episode 78
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Ep 77 - Mindset: Write Your Own Story
Coach Kevin focuses on mindset in this episode. Coach spends a lot of time with his runners working on the mental part of the game. He shares the lessons that can help you get more comfortable being uncomfortable:Pushing on...
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Ep 76 - We Are All The Dumb Runner
We first talked about Dumb Runner in Episode 14. It is one of our most listened-to episodes. Why? Because we can all relate. We are all the Dumb Runner. It feels like it is time to revisit, update, and add to... the Du...
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Coach Kevin Coffee Break #1 - LOOK UP
Coach Kevin Coffee Break: small mini-episodes. These will be short and to the point. Hopefully, you pick up a useful training tip that helps you become a better, smarter runner. Look up, runners!&nbs...
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Ep 75: Race Execution - The Path Back Part 2
Coach Kevin continues his story from Ep 71: "The Path Back To Running Joy". He shares his race report and the lessons learned from his latest half-marathon in hopes of helping you learn from his successes and mistakes.&nbs...
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Episode 75
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Ep 74: That's A Great Question!
Coach Kevin talks to runners about running… a lot.... all day, every day. He has been talking about running for over 40 years and somehow never gets tired of it. Some of the interesting topics and some of the common or unique questions can bene...
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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, intermedia...
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Episode 73
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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.
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Episode 72
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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...
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Episode 71
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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 go...
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Episode 70
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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 pa...
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Episode 69
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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 m...
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Ep 67: Can You Do It? Will You Do It?
Coach Kevin shares his thoughts on goal-setting and finding your WHY. What questions should you be asking yourself when setting goals? Why is honest self-talk so important? "Can you do it? Will you do it? Will it be worth it?...
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Ep 66: Perspective
Coach Kevin and Coach Holly discuss having perspective as a runner and how to run the mile you're in! Tune in for some tips on how to reframe your mindset when going through a setback.
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Ep 65: Running Questions and Answers! Let's Go!
What is my race strategy for my first post-covid race? Which distance should I choose for my Fall goal race? What are the best shoes? Can I add more running miles to my plan? Does running ever get easier?? How do I prevent this awful chaf...
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Ep 64: Nutrition for Endurance Athletes with Kristin Fant
Kristin Fant, RDN, joins the coaches to discuss the critical importance of proper fueling and nutrition for endurance athletes. Kristin sheds light on sustainable vs non-sustainable nutrition, fad diets, and disordered eating. She also discusse...
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Ep 63: The Grateful Runner
The coaches discuss the complicated process of managing the ego and striving to find gratitude for what we are able to do. How do we find that "sweet spot" of being tough enough to do the work but smart enough to embrace the rest and recovery r...
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Ep 62: Jennifer Payne Interview
Jennifer Payne joins the coaches to share her journey from injured runner to ultramarathoner. Jennifer brings big energy and a positive attitude to her running that is infectious. She is also tough-as-nails and not afraid of BIG cha...
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Ep 61: Q and A
In this episode of Can't Stop Endurance, Coach Holly talks about the success of two runners who exemplify joy and discipline. Then the coaches discuss the value of a recovery week, when to add in strength work, and when an injury deserves...
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Ep 60: The Self-Controlled Runner
Are you a runner that shows self-control? What does it mean to be a self-controlled runner? Listen in to hear Coach Kevin and Coach Holly talk about how we as runners struggle with self-control and what we can do about it! &nbs...
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Ep 59: Planning 2021
What does it mean to build your base? What is it about functional strength and mobility that is so great? And how on earth do you manage your paces? Coach Kevin and Coach Holly answer all these questions in this episode, so listen i...
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