Coach Quip

Ever have a workout that feels terrible and immediately question your fitness? What if we told you that you’re actually supposed to feel bad a third of the time? In this episode, we break down "The Rule of Thirds" - a simple framework that can completely change how you see hard workouts, okay days, and breakthrough sessions - from Alexi Pappas’ book, "Bravey." If you’ve ever panicked after a rough run or wondered if you’re pushing hard enough, this episode will reframe your entire training mindset. EDGE Coach Quip Podcast: Ep 229: The Rule of Thirds 📹 Check out the video version of this podcast edgeathlete.me/youtube 🏆 Connect with Edge Athlete Lounge: @edgeathletelounge  🧑‍💻 https://edgeathletelounge.com/  👟 Connect with Coach Robyn: @coach.robyn  👟 Connect with Coach Chris: @thechrismosier  🎶 Music by MEND Logo by @valeriegalerie  🔈 Audio mixed and edited by FermataLab

Periodization isn’t just for elites - it’s for any runner who wants to train smarter, avoid injury, and actually see progress. It’s the difference between just running and training with purpose. If you’ve ever felt stuck in a rut, or wondered why your workouts aren’t translating into faster race, this episode is for you. EDGE Coach Quip Podcast: Ep 228: The Secret Pro Runners Use to Get More Out of Their Training 📹 Check out the video version of this podcast edgeathlete.me/youtube 🏆 Connect with Edge Athlete Lounge: @edgeathletelounge  🧑‍💻 https://edgeathletelounge.com/  👟 Connect with Coach Robyn: @coach.robyn  👟 Connect with Coach Chris: @thechrismosier  🎶 Music by MEND Logo by @valeriegalerie  🔈 Audio mixed and edited by FermataLab

How do you know when shoes and gear are past their prime? In this episode we talk about the signs your gear is done and what to do with it when it's time to retire. EDGE Coach Quip Podcast: Ep 227: Retiring Old Gear📹 Check out the video version of this podcast edgeathlete.me/youtube🏆 Connect with Edge Athlete Lounge: @edgeathletelounge 🧑‍💻 https://edgeathletelounge.com/ 👟 Connect with Coach Robyn: @coach.robyn 👟 Connect with Coach Chris: @thechrismosier 🎶 Music by MEND Logo by @valeriegalerie 🔈 Audio mixed and edited by FermataLab

If you want to get faster FASTER, you need to start speedwork in short bursts in the spring.  EDGE Coach Quip Podcast: Ep 226: Why You Need Spring Speedwork📹 Check out the video version of this podcast edgeathlete.me/youtube🏆 Connect with Edge Athlete Lounge: @edgeathletelounge 🧑‍💻 https://edgeathletelounge.com/ 👟 Connect with Coach Robyn: @coach.robyn 👟 Connect with Coach Chris: @thechrismosier 🎶 Music by MEND Logo by @valeriegalerie 🔈 Audio mixed and edited by FermataLab

Let’s be honest: most runners don’t ask “Should I run when I’m sick?”They ask, “How sick is too sick?”Today, we’re answering that question before you turn a minor cold into a multi-week setback, and giving you a roadmap back to training after an illness. EDGE Coach Quip Podcast: Ep 225: How Sick is Too Sick To Run?📹 Check out the video version of this podcast edgeathlete.me/youtube🏆 Connect with Edge Athlete Lounge: @edgeathletelounge 🧑‍💻 https://edgeathletelounge.com/ 👟 Connect with Coach Robyn: @coach.robyn 👟 Connect with Coach Chris: @thechrismosier 🎶 Music by MEND Logo by @valeriegalerie 🔈 Audio mixed and edited by FermataLab

Your phone might be the biggest thing holding your workouts back - and it’s not the music.In this episode, we break down how phone notifications trigger stress, reduce focus, and quietly sabotage strength gains, skill development, and recovery. You’ll learn why even “positive” notifications impact performance, how distraction lowers training intensity, and simple, practical ways to use your phone intentionally instead of reactively.We cover:Why notifications put your nervous system in stress modeHow distractions lead to sloppy reps and longer rest timesThe difference between using your phone as a tool vs a trapSimple strategies like Do Not Disturb, airplane mode, and the one-check ruleIf you want more focused, satisfying, and effective workouts — this episode is a must-listen.EDGE Coach Quip Podcast: Ep 224: Breaking Your Phone Addiction📹 Check out the video version of this podcast edgeathlete.me/youtube🏆 Connect with Edge Athlete Lounge: @edgeathletelounge 🧑‍💻 https://edgeathletelounge.com/ 👟 Connect with Coach Robyn: @coach.robyn 👟 Connect with Coach Chris: @thechrismosier 🎶 Music by MEND Logo by @valeriegalerie 🔈 Audio mixed and edited by FermataLab

Most runners need to slow down to speed up. In this episode, we talk about the benefits of Zone 2 training (also known as EZAF) and how most runners should be using it. EDGE Coach Quip Podcast: Ep 223: The Benefits of Zone 2 Training📹 Check out the video version of this podcast edgeathlete.me/youtube🏆 Connect with Edge Athlete Lounge: @edgeathletelounge 🧑‍💻 https://edgeathletelounge.com/ 👟 Connect with Coach Robyn: @coach.robyn 👟 Connect with Coach Chris: @thechrismosier 🎶 Music by MEND Logo by @valeriegalerie 📹 Recording wizardry by Richard Mipana 🔈 Audio mixed and edited by FermataLab

It's the top of the year, gyms are busier than ever, and we are seeing some... questionable behavior. In this episode we are going through gym etiquette 101 so we all can have a more pleasant, more sanitary experience.  📹 Check out the video version of this podcast edgeathlete.me/youtube🏆 Connect with Edge Athlete Lounge: @edgeathletelounge 🧑‍💻 https://edgeathletelounge.com/ 👟 Connect with Coach Robyn: @coach.robyn 👟 Connect with Coach Chris: @thechrismosier 🎶 Music by MEND Logo by @valeriegalerie 📹 Recording wizardry by Richard Mipana 🔈 Audio mixed and edited by FermataLab

Stop overthinking your training!These are the only 5 things proven to improve running performance for everyone from 5K racers to marathoners.📹 Check out the video version of this podcast edgeathlete.me/youtube🏆 Connect with Edge Athlete Lounge: @edgeathletelounge 🧑‍💻 https://edgeathletelounge.com/ 👟 Connect with Coach Robyn: @coach.robyn 👟 Connect with Coach Chris: @thechrismosier 🎶 Music by MEND Logo by @valeriegalerie 📹 Recording wizardry by Richard Mipana 🔈 Audio mixed and edited by FermataLab

What will running look like in 2026? From new tech to new shoes, training innovations and more, we give our predictions on the biggest approaching trends in the running industry and training in 2026.📹 Check out the video version of this podcast edgeathlete.me/youtube🏆 Connect with Edge Athlete Lounge: @edgeathletelounge 🧑‍💻 https://edgeathletelounge.com/ 👟 Connect with Coach Robyn: @coach.robyn 👟 Connect with Coach Chris: @thechrismosier 🎶 Music by MEND Logo by @valeriegalerie 📹 Recording wizardry by Richard Mipana 🔈 Audio mixed and edited by FermataLab

Hill running can increase speed, muscle strength, endurance, balance, and so much more, and training it can give you an edge in racing. In this episode, we break down how to climb hills, descend hills, and add this training into your plan for maximum benefits - in as little as six weeks.📹 Check out the video version of this podcast edgeathlete.me/youtube🏆 Connect with Edge Athlete Lounge: @edgeathletelounge 🧑‍💻 https://edgeathletelounge.com/ 👟 Connect with Coach Robyn: @coach.robyn 👟 Connect with Coach Chris: @thechrismosier 🎶 Music by MEND Logo by @valeriegalerie 📹 Recording wizardry by Richard Mipana 🔈 Audio mixed and edited by FermataLab

Struggling to wake up early for training (especially in winter?)?In this episode of EDGE Coach Quip, we share 8 practical hacks to become an early riser, designed specifically for athletes.You’ll learn how to:Reduce morning friction with PM prepUse light and caffeine to reset your circadian rhythmMake early workouts easier (and more enjoyable)and more!Perfect for runners, triathletes, and anyone training before the day starts.📹 Check out the video version of this podcast edgeathlete.me/youtube🏆 Connect with Edge Athlete Lounge: @edgeathletelounge 🧑‍💻 https://edgeathletelounge.com/ 👟 Connect with Coach Robyn: @coach.robyn 👟 Connect with Coach Chris: @thechrismosier 🎶 Music by MEND Logo by @valeriegalerie 📹 Recording wizardry by Richard Mipana 🔈 Audio mixed and edited by FermataLab

Winter is here but we still need to train. Welcome to your Ultimate Winter Running Guide - how to stay warm, stay dry, and stay safe when running in the winter months.In this episode we talk about Episode 187: Running in the Wind. Check it out for more tips on running in the wind.📹 Check out the video version of this podcast edgeathlete.me/youtube🏆 Connect with Edge Athlete Lounge: @edgeathletelounge 🧑‍💻 https://edgeathletelounge.com/ 👟 Connect with Coach Robyn: @coach.robyn 👟 Connect with Coach Chris: @thechrismosier 🎶 Music by MEND Logo by @valeriegalerie 📹 Recording wizardry by Richard Mipana 🔈 Audio mixed and edited by FermataLab

The physical doors of EDGE Athlete Lounge are now closed and it was an awesome almost 12 years! We are evolving into EDGE Athletics (run/tri club, coaching and strength offerings) and will operate out of fellow small businesses (with a focus on women and minority-owned businesses). Stay tuned to our social channels for updates.This episode is the second of two episodes all about looking back before we look forward. Buckle in, and get ready to laugh a lot! And please feel free to share your favorite memories with us!🏆 Connect with Edge Athlete Lounge: @edgeathletelounge 🧑‍💻 https://edgeathletelounge.com/ 👟 Connect with Coach Robyn: @coach.robyn 👟 Connect with Coach Chris: @thechrismosier 🎶 Music by MEND Logo by @valeriegalerie 📹 Recording wizardry by Richard Mipana 🔈 Audio mixed and edited by FermataLab

We are closing our physical doors of EDGE Athlete Lounge at the end of November - and it’s been an awesome almost 12 years! We are evolving into EDGE Athletics (run/tri club, coaching and strength offerings) and will operate out of fellow small businesses (with a focus on women and minority-owned businesses). Stay tuned to our social channels for updatesThis episode is the first of two episodes all about looking back before we look forward….this idea came from one of our EDGE members after we made our announcement. Buckle in, and get ready to laugh a lot! And please feel free to share your favorite memories with us🏆 Connect with Edge Athlete Lounge: @edgeathletelounge 🧑‍💻 https://edgeathletelounge.com/ 👟 Connect with Coach Robyn: @coach.robyn 👟 Connect with Coach Chris: @thechrismosier 🎶 Music by MEND Logo by @valeriegalerie 📹 Recording wizardry by Richard Mipana 🔈 Audio mixed and edited by FermataLab

It’s November. Most races are over, the weather’s turning cold, and a lot of runners hang up their shoes until spring. But here’s the thing: winter isn’t the time to lose your fitness - it’s the time to build it. What you do in November and December sets the foundation for next year’s personal bests. Today, we are breaking down how to train smart in the off-season: how to build strength, improve your aerobic base, and come into spring fitter, stronger, and more injury-resistant than ever.📹 Check out the video version of this podcast edgeathlete.me/youtube🏆 Connect with Edge Athlete Lounge: @edgeathletelounge 🧑‍💻 https://edgeathletelounge.com/ 👟 Connect with Coach Robyn: @coach.robyn 👟 Connect with Coach Chris: @thechrismosier 🎶 Music by MEND Logo by @valeriegalerie 📹 Recording wizardry by Richard Mipana 🔈 Audio mixed and edited by FermataLab

There’s one simple hack that is incredibly underrated to help you get your workout in that works for almost anyone, whether you’re starting, restarting, coming back from injury, or building. It doesn’t matter if you’re a total beginner, an experienced athlete, or what you’re training forThis one trick can make sure you get your training done: In this episode, we talk about our all-time favorite underrated workout hack.📹 Check out the video version of this podcast edgeathlete.me/youtube🏆 Connect with Edge Athlete Lounge: @edgeathletelounge 🧑‍💻 https://edgeathletelounge.com/ 👟 Connect with Coach Robyn: @coach.robyn 👟 Connect with Coach Chris: @thechrismosier 🎶 Music by MEND Logo by @valeriegalerie 📹 Recording wizardry by Richard Mipana 🔈 Audio mixed and edited by FermataLab

Even short runs or walks in nature can help you reset your body and mind. In this episode, we talk about our upcoming season and special Nature Fix runs to help you reset.📹 Check out the video version of this podcast edgeathlete.me/youtube🏆 Connect with Edge Athlete Lounge: @edgeathletelounge 🧑‍💻 https://edgeathletelounge.com/ 👟 Connect with Coach Robyn: @coach.robyn 👟 Connect with Coach Chris: @thechrismosier 🎶 Music by MEND Logo by @valeriegalerie 📹 Recording wizardry by Richard Mipana 🔈 Audio mixed and edited by FermataLab

If you've ever found yourself feeling a bit down after a race, you might be experiencing the post-race blues. In this episode, we explain what it might feel like to have the post-race blues and how to get yourself out of it.📹 Check out the video version of this podcast edgeathlete.me/youtube🏆 Connect with Edge Athlete Lounge: @edgeathletelounge 🧑‍💻 https://edgeathletelounge.com/ 👟 Connect with Coach Robyn: @coach.robyn 👟 Connect with Coach Chris: @thechrismosier 🎶 Music by MEND Logo by @valeriegalerie 📹 Recording wizardry by Richard Mipana 🔈 Audio mixed and edited by FermataLab 

You've trained for and completed your marathon - NOW WHAT?! In this episode, we have 5 things you should (and shouldn't!) do in the week after your marathon - and none of them involve running. Here's how to maximize your post-race high and recover better to bounce back stronger. Episodes we mention: Ep. 160 on the Post Race BluesEp. 111 on the Reverse Taper📹 Check out the video version of this podcast edgeathlete.me/youtube🏆 Connect with Edge Athlete Lounge: @edgeathletelounge 🧑‍💻 https://edgeathletelounge.com/ 👟 Connect with Coach Robyn: @coach.robyn 👟 Connect with Coach Chris: @thechrismosier 🎶 Music by MEND Logo by @valeriegalerie 📹 Recording wizardry by Richard Mipana 🔈 Audio mixed and edited by FermataLab