29029 Coaching
Coaching Insights
Perspectives on training, race prep, and endurance coaching from the 29029 team.
Explore by Discipline
By Discipline
An introduction to how we think about coaching for each discipline — what's involved, who it's for, and how to get started.
Overview
Half Marathon Coaching
Half marathon coaching built around threshold training, race-specific speed, fueling strategy, and what changes with a dedicated coach at 13.1.
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Marathon Coaching
Our approach to marathon coaching — pacing strategy, periodization, fueling, and what changes with a dedicated coach.
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Trail Running Coaching
How trail coaching differs from road — terrain adaptation, elevation strategy, and building mountain confidence.
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Ultramarathon Coaching
What ultramarathon coaching looks like — the training, the mental game, and how we help athletes go longer.
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Endurance Hiking Coaching
Endurance hiking coaching from the team behind 29029 — vertical training, event preparation, nutrition, and what changes with a dedicated coach.
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Triathlon Coaching
Triathlon coaching that integrates swim, bike, and run into one plan — from sprint distance to full Ironman, with a coach who manages all three.
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Hyrox Coaching
Hybrid fitness coaching that bridges running and functional training — pacing across 8 stations, transition strategy, and race-day execution.
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Cycling Coaching
Power-based cycling coaching built around FTP development, structured intervals, periodization, and race-day strategy for road and gravel riders.
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Deep Dives & Guides
Focused reads on specific goals, training approaches, and the coaching philosophy behind 29029.
Running
Deep Dive
First Half Marathon
Training for your first 13.1 — the 10-12 week journey from 5K runner to half marathoner.
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Half for Busy Professionals
Half marathon coaching that fits your schedule — 3 quality runs beat 5 mediocre ones.
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Sub-2 Hour Half
Break the 2-hour barrier — threshold training, pacing strategy, and race execution for 13.1.
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First Marathon Coaching
From couch to finish line — how coaching makes your first 26.2 a great experience, not just a survival march.
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Marathon for Busy Professionals
Marathon coaching that fits your schedule — 4 quality runs beat 6 mediocre ones.
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Masters Marathon (40+)
Age-adapted marathon training — smarter recovery, quality over volume, and results after 40.
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Sub-4 Hour Marathon
Break the 4-hour barrier — pacing strategy, tempo development, and the race execution that gets you to 3:59.
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Boston Qualifier Coaching
Race selection, pacing strategy, threshold development, and the precision training it takes to run a BQ time.
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Marathon Training on a Busy Schedule
How busy professionals structure marathon training around demanding careers — the three key sessions, early mornings, and what to protect.
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Marathon Training with Knee Problems
Knee pain during marathon training is common — learn to distinguish between pain that needs rest and pain you can train through with the right modifications.
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Running After 50
Why coaching matters more after 50 — adapting training for recovery, injury prevention, and age-related changes.
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Deep Dive
First Trail Race
From road to trail — terrain skills, gear essentials, and confidence for your first off-road race.
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Trail for Road Runners
Making the transition from road to trail — biomechanics, effort-based pacing, and terrain adaptation.
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First Trail Ultra: What Road Runners Need to Know
Road fitness doesn't translate directly to trails. What changes when you go from pavement to dirt.
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Mountain Trail Running
High-altitude trail running — vertical gain training, technical descents, and mountain-specific fitness.
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Deep Dive
Ultra for Road Runners
Making the transition from road marathons to trail ultras — terrain adaptation, fueling, and building trail confidence.
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First 50K Coaching
From marathon to ultra — training, fueling, and the confidence to go beyond 26.2 for the first time.
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100-Mile Ultramarathon
Crew strategy, night running, nutrition for 24+ hours, and the mental framework for the ultimate distance.
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First Ultramarathon Training
Your first ultra is mostly about time on feet, not speed. How to build mileage safely, manage nutrition, and decide if you need a coach.
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Ultra Training While Working Full Time
How to build ultramarathon fitness around a full-time job — prioritizing quality, scheduling strategically, and knowing when coaching becomes essential.
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Deep Dive
Hiking for Beginners
A complete beginner's guide to endurance hiking — no mountain experience required.
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First Endurance Hike
Getting started with endurance hiking — building time on feet, vertical training, and gear selection.
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29029 Event Training
How to prepare for 29,029 feet of vertical gain — the training, the mindset, and the strategy.
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Deep Dive
Sprint Triathlon
Three sports, one start line — the perfect entry point for first-time triathletes.
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Triathlon for Beginners
What a beginner triathlon training plan actually includes, where first-timers struggle most, and how a coach simplifies managing three sports.
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Ironman 70.3
The half Ironman — 70.3 miles of swim, bike, and run with a coach who manages all three.
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First Ironman
Swim 2.4. Bike 112. Run 26.2 — coaching for the ultimate endurance challenge.
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Triathlon Coaching for Reluctant Swimmers
The swim is the shortest leg — but often the biggest mental obstacle. How coaching helps you get comfortable in the water.
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Cycling to Triathlon
Leverage your bike fitness for triathlon — what changes when you add swimming and running.
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Deep Dive
First Hyrox
8 runs, 8 stations — everything you need to know for your first Hyrox finish.
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Hyrox for Runners
You already run fast — now learn to lift under fatigue and dominate the stations.
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Hyrox for CrossFitters
You own the stations — now master the 8km of running that connects them.
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Hyrox Training Breakdown
Understand the hybrid format, balance running and functional fitness, and master pacing strategy for your first Hyrox.
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Deep Dive
Cycling for Beginners
Getting started on two wheels — bike fit, confidence building, and progressive training.
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First Century Ride
100 miles on the bike — fueling, pacing, and the training that gets you there.
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Gravel Racing
Road fitness meets trail skills — coaching for the fastest-growing discipline in cycling.
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Approach
Personal Training Program
Why the best training program is built by a real human coach — not an app, not a template.
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Coach vs. Training Plan
Most people download a training plan and never finish it. An honest look at what a coach gives you that a plan can't.
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How to Choose a Coach
There are thousands of coaches out there. Here's how to find the right one for you.
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Come Back After a DNF
How to process the emotional aftermath, understand what happened, and build back smarter with a proven comeback framework.
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Training Through Winter
Why the dark months matter, how to adapt your training, and how a coach keeps you consistent when the weather turns hard.
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Training for Back-to-Back Races
How to structure a season with multiple target events — recovery cycles, A-races vs B-races, and periodization.
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Heart Rate Training Explained
Learn how heart rate zones work, why zone 2 builds your aerobic engine, and when to push into higher intensities.
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Strength Training for Endurance Athletes
Why lifting makes you faster, how to structure gym work around your running, and the exercises that matter most for endurance performance.
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The Art of the Taper
How to reduce volume strategically, manage taper anxiety, and arrive at the start line fresh and ready for race day.
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Overtraining & Recovery
The warning signs of overtraining syndrome, why recovery is where fitness happens, and how a coach catches it before you break down.
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Balancing Family Life and Endurance Training
Training demands 8-15+ hours a week. So does family. How to minimize the impact and keep relationships strong.
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