Several years ago, near the end of my pro running career, I was frustrated with a sub-par race result. I realized…͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ 
Sifuentes Coaching

April 2023

Continuing Education


“Learning is a treasure that will follow its owner everywhere.”
— Chinese Proverb

Several years ago, near the end of my pro running career, I was frustrated with a sub-par race result. I realized there were a few things I could have done differently (and better) in the race and in my preparation. 

I remember thinking:

“Haven’t I learned all the lessons by now?!

Why can’t I just spend the end of my career applying all the lessons I’ve already learned?”

I wanted to enjoy only good performances as a result of all my experience - and be done learning lessons.  

Fortunately, that’s not the way it works. As long as we’re running the lessons keep coming, and that’s how we keep improving!

As a coach I do my best to share everything I’ve learned (and continue to learn) about training and racing with you. 

Even so, the experience of actually doing the training and running the race will always be the most valuable teacher. And that means no matter the result - lining up is always worth it.

Sincerely,

Nicole

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text: 313-462-9648
email: nicole@sifuentescoaching.com

Performance of the Month

Mark ran a new PR at the
Hot Chocolate 10k.

Here’s what he had to say

“Given my relatively tumultuous training the past few months, I am pretty happy with the result! Definitely a PR for myself.

The [race] really lit a fire in me…I did well but I know if I lift and stay on my running schedule, I can do a lot better.”

✨new PR 50:27
🏆Age Group Winner

Congratulations Mark!

Jump Rope for Runners

1️⃣ Hopping helps train your achilles to store & release more energy with each step, helping you run faster and further. (This is called plyometric training)

2️⃣ Jump rope helps strengthen our bones, which running does not!

NO ROPE NEEDED!

Without a rope this type of hopping is called “pogo jumping” which is one of the 9 exercises in my Strength Training for Runners program.

I designed this program for runners as a starting point for strength training - no equipment required.

Download the program for FREE

NICOLE’S CURATED CONTENT

Most People Get Slower with Age. But Is That Inevitable?

“Age may be just a number—but so is your weekly mileage”

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Meme off the Month
from
@heapsgoodrunners

Fun facts! This account is run by the Australian Marathon Record Holder Sinead Diver, She is 46 years old, and only start running at age 33! She is a mother of 2 and works full time as an IT consultant.

Black Boston Marathon watchers demand investigation after police interaction in Newton

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Battle of the super shoes: Nike under threat in London Marathon tech race

“Competition between footwear manufacturers has been likened to F1”

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ON THE BLOG

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Tue, Apr 18

7 Tips to Develop Your Kick

Aim to finish every single run or workout with your best running. This doesn’t mean you run max effort at the end of every session.

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Mon, Apr 25

Back-to-Back Races

How to take a successful approach to back-to-back races.
How to train between back-to-back races.
How to know if you’ve fully recovered.

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Wed, Apr 28

Custom Interval Workouts with Garmin

How to set up a custom running interval workout on Garmin Connect and sync the workout to your Garmin Watch.

 Read More 

Mon, Sep 26

Apple Watch Custom Run Workouts

Apple Watch just came out with a great update for run training - the custom workout feature. Here’s how to use it.

 Read More 

Sifuentes Coaching is accepting new clients for online coaching and phone consultation.

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email: nicole@sifuentescoaching.com

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