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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 & ChicagoHundreds of races from 5K to half-marathon35+ years of triathlon including sprint distance to IronmanUSA Triathlon Age-Group Nationals and USAT Age Group All-American statusUltrarunning experience: 50K, 50 Mile, 100 MileNational Coach - Team McGraw charity program (2007-2015)National Run Coach - St Jude Heroes (2010-2020) Head Coach - Run the 901 Training GroupsRun Coach - Victory Triathlon ClubHost - Can't Stop Endurance Podcast

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Ep. 80: Back To Run School

2025/08/27

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 are committed and accountable. Accountability and expectations.Do YOUR best.Start where you are today.Master the basics.Control the controllables. The choice is yours.Your progress is up to YOU.Email: [email protected] Follow us on IG and FB @cantstopendurance TikTok: coachkevinleathers

Ep 79: How's The Weather? Runners Should Know.

2025/07/17

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 direction? It all matters. Email: [email protected] Follow us on IG and FB @cantstopendurance TikTok: coachkevinleathers

Ep 78 - Carry Fluids On Your Run!

2025/07/09

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 the Damage from Dehydration.Strengthen your post-run recovery. Why you should carry fluids.How to carry fluids.Email: [email protected] Follow us on IG and FB @cantstopendurance TikTok: coachkevinleathers

Ep 77 - Mindset: Write Your Own Story

2024/07/08

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 and persevering is hard. That is why we are endurance athletes.Sharpen your mental focus during your training.Learn to lean into the struggle. Expect it. Embrace it. Seek to "write your own story" in each workout and each race.Pre-race "pep talk".If it was easy, everyone would do it. Email: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @cantstopendurance

Ep 76 - We Are All The Dumb Runner

2024/06/19

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 Dumb Runner list. Coach Kevin spends much of his time attempting to teach our runners how to avoid the Dumb Runner mistakes. But…understand… Coach is not standing on a self-righteous pedestal with a megaphone… he is stuck in the mud, dehydrated, one leg caught in a trap, trying to help you avoid the same trap. Coach is still fully capable of his own Dumb Runner moments. It might happen today! Email: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @cantstopendurance

Coach Kevin Coffee Break #1 - LOOK UP

2024/05/30

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! Can you see your shoes when you run? If so, you are doing it wrong. Tune in for a few quick running form tips from Coach Kevin

Ep 75: Race Execution - The Path Back Part 2

2024/05/28

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. Coach digs into the key elements of the race: Pre-race strategyMindset - blocking out distractions & focusing on the mile you are in.Fueling strategyRace execution - how did pacing, mindset and fueling play out this time?Some days you are the windshield, some days you are the bug. Find out how this one played out for Coach Kevin. Email: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @cantstopendurance

Ep 74: That's A Great Question!

2024/05/06

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 benefit us all. In this episode. Coach discuss several recent conversations: Fueling: What is a good strategy to figure out the right formula to sustain through marathon training and how do you know if it is working? How do you figure out if a bad run is really because you’re under-fueled? Is carb loading still a thing?Solo runs vs group runs? Which is best?Should I be worried about cut-off times during my ultramarathon?Goal setting: How do I set realistic goals for my upcoming races or events? How can I improve my race times and performance?We coach runners from beginners to advanced from 5K to ultramarathons. If we can help you with your running, please reach out. Email: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @cantstopendurance

Ep 73: Optimizing Training Plans

2024/04/13

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, intermediate runners, and advanced athletes?One size does NOT fit all. Runners don’t know what they don’t know. So many mistakes to be made and lessons to be learned. So many of those mistakes can be minimized or avoided with a good, experienced coach.Running does not have to be dreadful. Runners do not HAVE to get injured. Learn to avoid many of the pitfalls and trapdoors. The goal is to become a lifelong runner. Coach Kevin explains how he tailors a plan to meet the needs, fitness level, experience level, durability & mindset of a runner. Email: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @cantstopendurance

Ep 72: Running Q&A with Coach Kevin

2024/03/11

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.Why you should warm up before every run and every workout. Email: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @cantstopendurance

Ep 71: The Path Back To Running Joy

2024/02/05

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 along the wayFinding gratitude for the journeyHe also takes on a few questions/ topics from runners. Every year my holiday/ winter training suffers. What can I do?The value of investing in a piece of at-home cardio equipment.Email: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @cantstopendurance

Ep 70: Long Term Focus = Long Term Success

2024/01/16

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 goals competing with each other and preventing your success?Set the BIG goal, then forget about it and focus on the smaller goals.You cannot marathon your way to marathon success!What are the key things I should focus on??Email: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @cantstopendurance

Ep 69: More Lessons From The Marathon

2023/12/18

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 paths to the finish. Which one are you? Which one do you want to be? What is my peak performance? Which marathon or race should I choose for my peak race performance? Questions? Reach out to [email protected]

Ep 68: How To Use Your Post-Race Analysis For Future Success

2021/12/07

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 more on this episode. Questions? Reach out at [email protected]

Ep 67: Can You Do It? Will You Do It?

2021/10/19

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?" comes from a great coaching seminar presented by Dr. Gregory Dale of the Duke University Athletic Dept.

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★★★★★

bac2thephuture 2024/06/10

Love the topics covered!

Every time I listen to Coach Kevin and his tips I feel like he’s directly speaking to me as I learn something different that I may have messed up on a...

★★★★★

NWA Running 2020/02/21

Great Variety

Coach Kevin & Coach Holly do a wonderful job providing content that’s relative to the endurance athlete! From the personal stories of those in their ...

★★★★★

raydaygay 2020/02/18

So great!

Very informative and motivating!

★★★★★

Spup1122 2020/02/12

Great for all runners, elite to beginners

Coach Kevin and Coach Holly are great at bring relevant topics and discussions in which everyone can learn from. Doesn’t matter if you are an “elite”...

★★★★★

Little Fish- FL 2020/02/10

Great conversations and amazing insight!

I’ve been listening to this podcast for the past 8 months and it’s given me so much perspective on being an athlete- from their guests, to their Q&A s...

★★★★★

SMVols 2020/02/06

Great podcast

Can’t Stop Endurance podcast is a great podcast for runners of all levels. From answering basic questions to interviewing elite runners, I am always ...

★★★★★

AwesomeSauceRunner123 2020/02/02

wow... just wow.

i just wish the episodes were longer! listening on my long runs is how i enjoy and the fun never stops. their advice and coaching is so fundamental- n...

★★★★★

More Holly 2020/02/02

Can’t Stop Listening!

I can’t get enough of the electric chemistry between these two!

★★★★★

Shehzad901 2019/11/26

Great practical information for runners

I love Coach Kevin and Holly’s running tips. Excellent for runners of all experience level and especially if you are a memphis runner. Lot of great in...

★★★★★

mastock 2019/04/17

Invaluable Information

I have known Coach Kevin from years ago when he coached my daughter in soccer. I knew back then that he was an amazing runner and coach (National Coac...

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