Insights and Tips from Your Running Coach
Welcome to the Philotimo Running Coach blog — a place for clear, practical advice to help you run smarter and feel stronger. Whether you're preparing for your first race, chasing a marathon PB, or exploring ultrarunning, you’ll find simple guidance you can use right away.
We cover training, nutrition, recovery, mindset, and real stories from the road and trail — all grounded in coaching experience and lived mileage.
Bookmark this space and return anytime you need direction, clarity, or motivation. If there’s a topic you’d like covered, I’d love to hear from you.
Last Update: November 17, 2025 — Etienne Durocher
Running Form: How to Avoid Common Mistakes That Slow You Down
Side-by-side comparison of a runner with good beast vs. poor running form.
Running Smarter: How Technology Helps Runners Improve
Runner using GPS watch to track pace, heart rate and performance data for coaching
5 Speed Drills to Improve Your Running Efficiency and Speed Safely
Runner performing high knees drill to improve running speed and efficiency.
The Couch to 10K Program: Build Confidence, Strength, and Joy in Every Step
Beginner runner starting the Couch to 10K training plan with confidence in park in a group
How to Train for Your First 5K: A Step-by-Step Guide
Beginner runner training for their first 5K on a scenic trail.
How to Recover Faster After a Marathon: Expert Tips and Tricks
Marathon runner performing recovery stretches and rolling after completing a race for faster and better recovery
My Road to Recovery: Patience, Teamwork, and the Power of Belief After Injury
Runner running after accident and injury, how to recover and race again. Spartathlon finish
Post-Race Runner Blues: Finding Purpose After the Finish Line
Ruunner experiencing post-race blues after finishing a marathon, reflecting on their journey, tips and tricks on what to do for a better recovery.
