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James Sieber Run & Strength Coaching Weekly Newsletter

Are you feeling stuck, unsure how to improve your running? Getting in lost in a world of mixed messaging? Just want to break your injury cycle and unlock your potential? Signup to my weekly newsletter and discover the science and art of running, strength training, gear, nutrition and mindset, and how to quickly and safely become a better runner.

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How to Manage Pre-Race Nerves: Psychology Strategies for Runners

Edition #47 The JSC Newsletter Want to learn more about coaching? Click here WEBSITE BLOG ATHLETE STORIES Hey Reader! And we are back! I truly wanted to keep the newsletter up whilst we were away, but, as I mentioned in my last edition, I don't want to half-ass this and sitting down for 3 hours to research and write probably isn't the optimal way to spend a holiday, at least not in the eyes of those I was with. So, after a brief break, we are back at it, tackling a significant topic. A topic...

2 days ago • 7 min read
Why running doesn’t build strong bones — and what does. Chiro expert Luke Nelson shares how to reduce bone stress injuries and build resilience.

Edition #46 The JSC Newsletter Want to learn more about coaching? Click here WEBSITE BLOG ATHLETE STORIES Hey Reader! We have a special guest article today, written by Luke Nelson of Health & High Performance, Melbourne. Luke took me through my rehabilitation, and in the process, I learned a great deal about bone health. Because of this, and because one of my goals for this newsletter has always been to add expert guest articles in specialty areas, I asked Luke to write this piece for us. I...

23 days ago • 3 min read
Running is a skill you can train. Learn how drills build rhythm, posture & timing for smoother, more efficient strides.

Edition #45 The JSC Newsletter Want to learn more about coaching? Click here WEBSITE BLOG ATHLETE STORIES Hey Reader! As this week's newsletter arrives in your inbox, I will be midway through a flight back to the UK for my cousin's wedding. Typing this on Thursday at the airport, with my mask on, watching everyone else go about their travels, I see this as a moment to reflect on the last five years since COVID-19. Back then, we had no clue if international would re-open, and what state the...

about 1 month ago • 4 min read
Why running form matters: how cadence, stride, and posture impact efficiency, injury risk, and what you can do to improve.

Edition #44 The JSC Newsletter Want to learn more about coaching? Click here WEBSITE BLOG ATHLETE STORIES Hey Reader! Running is a demanding exercise for our bodies. Even if you stick to roads, the control we need to have on our bodies to perform efficiently and stay injury-free means that tiny muscle groups, the ones that need to be specifically targeted, are working hard, and we need to build them up. For me, that is where forRunners comes in. If you haven't heard of it, it's a Pilates,...

about 1 month ago • 7 min read
Stop getting injured when running. Tips of how to prevent injuries by Coach James Sieber

Edition #43 The JSC Newsletter Want to learn more about coaching? Click here WEBSITE BLOG ATHLETE STORIES Hey Reader! On Wednesday, I headed down to Shepparton to help Run Dais with a project for the Shepparton Running Festival. If you haven't heard of them, Run Dais is a relatively new company that began as a running calendar and is now evolving into a hub for vetted professionals in the running industry, as well as a valuable resource and running calendar. After speaking with them...

about 2 months ago • 10 min read
How to train smart, recover well, and stay healthy through winter—plus what to do when you get sick without losing progress.

Edition #42 The JSC Newsletter Want to learn more about coaching? Click here WEBSITE BLOG ATHLETE STORIES Hey Reader! I'm excited to announce a new partnership with Bix! Bix is an Australian-owned sports nutrition company created by Vlad Ixel, an Australian elite multiple-trail running champion. Bix was created after Vlad's search for an all-around recovery supplement, with the vitamins and minerals that boost recovery, and realising this didn't exist. Now, they have a full lineup of gels,...

about 2 months ago • 6 min read
Endurance, strength, and starting again: A guide to running after menopause

Edition #41 The JSC Newsletter Want to learn more about coaching? Click here WEBSITE BLOG ATHLETE STORIES 2XU forRunners Hey Reader! At age 62, my mum was diagnosed with Myeloma. A month after her stem cell treatment, she made a decision: not just to recover, but to become a healthier, stronger version of herself to help keep the myeloma at bay and not let it take away something she loved doing - skiing. This is when she started working with a personal trainer to improve her strength. At 68,...

2 months ago • 6 min read
Learn how menstrual cycles affect running performance, practical tips for individualised training, and key contraceptive considerations.

Edition #40 The JSC Newsletter Website forRunners 2XU Hey Reader! Last weekend, Shivonne and I headed to the Blue Mountains for Ultra Trail Australia, the Southern Hemisphere's largest trail running event. Having planned to go before but never made it for various reasons, we were intrigued to see what the show looked like. To quote many people, "Congested." It's a beautiful spot that I will return to and explore. However, my impression is that the event has significantly exceeded the capacity...

2 months ago • 7 min read

Edition #39 The JSC Newsletter Website forRunners 2XU Hey Reader! Today, Thursday, May 15, marked my first return to running after 13 weeks off. As I drive up to UTA to coach, crew, and podcast, I reflect on how I got here and feel that my experience might provide insight into the process and its ups and downs. You'll likely get this impression while reading this, but it's actually been mostly positive. I've done a lot of work to get to the place where running is not who I am—especially since...

3 months ago • 5 min read
Learn essential training strategies to maintain strength, prevent injury, and thrive as a runner during peri-menopause.

Edition #38 The JSC Newsletter Website forRunners 2XU Hey Reader! Today's edition is inspired by a subscriber's question! As I mentioned most weeks, if you have a topic of interest and would like me to cover it, then please reply to this with what you would be interested in hearing about. We all face challenges, whether it’s fitting running into our busy lives, dealing with aging, striving for better performance, or dealing with repetitive injuries. However, there’s much to learn, and often a...

3 months ago • 6 min read