All posts by Alex Nichols

Alex Nichols

coaches at Colorado College as well as at Trails and Tarmac. He has a Master of Arts in Sport Coaching and a USATF Level 2 Endurance coaching certification. On the trails, Alex has finished second at the Western States 100 Mile and won the Pikes Peak Marathon, Mont Blanc 80km, and Run Rabbit Run 100 Mile. He's supported by SCOTT Running.

Breaking the Cycle of Failure Avoidance
Breaking the Cycle of Failure Avoidance
on November 2, 2021
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Coach Alex Nichols talks about the failure avoidance cycle, and how we can break out of it.

Reconsidering Your Time off After a Season of Running
Reconsidering Your Time off After a Season of Running
on October 5, 2021
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Coach Alex Nichols talks about the importance of time off after a big race or training block, and how it should vary based upon a runner’s specific needs.

The Run Commute
The Run Commute
on September 6, 2021
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Coach Alex Nichols writes about how run commuting can help balance our run training with the rest of our lives.

How to Choose a Long Run Effort
How to Choose a Long Run Effort
on August 3, 2021
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Alex Nichols describes the benefits of two types of long-run training: time-on-feet long runs and high-quality long runs.

Race-Day Strategy: Run Your Own Race
Race-Day Strategy: Run Your Own Race
on July 6, 2021
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Alex Nichols, ultrarunner and coach, reflects on how he could have used a better race strategy at the 2021 Western States 100.

Getting Out of the Door When You Lack Motivation
Getting Out of the Door When You Lack Motivation
on May 31, 2021
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Coach Alex Nichols shares tips for getting out the door to run when motivation is lacking.

Eat on the Run: Adapting Running Nutrition to Your Needs
Eat on the Run: Adapting Running Nutrition to Your Needs
on May 4, 2021
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How to adapt running nutrition principles to your individualized needs.

How to Use Time Trials in Your Run Training
How to Use Time Trials in Your Run Training
on April 6, 2021
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Why and how to use time trials as part of your run training.

Learning From Disappointment
Learning From Disappointment
on March 2, 2021
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Coach Alex Nichols looks at what we can learn from a disappointing race.

The Advantages of Training on Flat Terrain
The Advantages of Training on Flat Terrain
on February 2, 2021
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Coach Alex Nichols on the importance of flat training in trail running and ultrarunning.

Dynamic Versus Static Stretching
Streaking as a Training Tool
Mental Resilience
Embracing Intensity
The Pros and Cons of Running Once or Twice a Day
Discipline and the GPS
Returning to the Trails After Time Away
Finding Your Running Confidence
The Seven-Day Training Paradigm
The Benefits of Training Alone
Running and the Common Cold
When to Change the Plan
Imagery for Performance Enhancement
Rethinking the Aid Station
Mantras for Your Mental Game