Wholistic Running is based out of Park City, Utah. We offer in-person and online coaching for runners of all levels as well as nutritional coaching and technique analysis. Please visit our Coaching Page to find out more about what we offer.
Author: Wholistic Running
Founder of Wholistic Running, professional runner, coach and nutritional consultant
Altra Running IQ & Impulse shoes
Wholistic Running is at Outdoor Retailer in Salt Lake City, Utah this week helping with the unveiling of the new Altra Running IQ and Impulse shoes. To follow us and learn more, check out our Facebook page which we will be updating all week.
What is Wholistic Running and our mission? We are dedicated to helping runners of all levels achieve their goals. Find out more about us HERE.
Exciting news! Plus my favorite smoothie recipe for runners.
I’d like to share my favorite smoothie recipe that helps with recovery, performance and weight loss. I drink 3-6 of these a day. Continue reading “Exciting news! Plus my favorite smoothie recipe for runners.”
What we eat for optimal performance and health
Lindsey and I are both certified in Plant-based Nutrition from the Center for Nutrition Studies at Cornell. Lindsey also recieved an M.S. in Holistic Nutrition for Sports Performance. We are both accomplished runners with optimal health and focus on a way of eating that helps us absolutely thrive. We would like to share with you some of the foods we eat so you can achieve optimal health and thrive as well.
What Lindsey and I eat has a huge influence on our abundant energy levels, running performance and overall health. Continue reading “What we eat for optimal performance and health”
My top tips for better running
Who doesn’t want to be a better runner? For me, becoming a better runner doesn’t just mean being faster and winning races. It’s about being healthy, injury-free and doing the right things to help you achieve and exceed your running goals. Here are some of my tips to help you be a better runner:
FREE shoe giveaway!
We are giving away a FREE pair of the brand new Altra Torin 2.0 (value: $125).
Is a running coach beneficial or necessary?
A professional coach should help you with the following:
- Keep you motivated. This includes making running fun and enjoyable. Too many runners get burnt out because coaches don’t keep this in mind.
- Help you get and stay injury-free. This isn’t a priority for most coaches and too many athletes fail at their goals because of injuries.
- Help you reach or exceed your goals. A quality coach will keep you accountable and on track so you accomplish your goals.
- A coach should work with YOUR schedule. Accomplishing your goals is possible no matter how busy you are. Quality workouts should be emphasized over quantity giving you more time in your daily life.
- Personal attention. If a coach isn’t giving you individualized, personal attention then they aren’t the right coach for you.
- Help all levels of runners. Too many coaches just focus on elite athletes. A quality coach has the ability to help beginning to veteran runners.
To find the best coach for YOU, consider the following questions. Do you connect with their approach? Do they focus on the above requirements?
Damian and Lindsey offer online coaching for ALL levels of runners. To find out if they are the right coach for you, click HERE
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My amazing 100 miler in India
My Rann 100 miler story was published in Endurance News magazine. Here’s the article and be sure to check out my tips to run injury-free on page 2.
Read my entire detailed Rann 100 miler race report HERE
-Damian Stoy is a renowned coach, professional runner and founder of Wholistic Running
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Top foods for performance, recovery and energy
Here are the top foods that Damian and I personally eat:
1. Goji berries are a superfood high in nutrients and one of the world’s highest sources of antioxidants. Goji berries are also an adaptogen that improves stamina and increases energy.
2. Chia seeds are high in omega-3’s which reduce inflammation naturally. Also, just 2 tbsp of chia seeds give you the following RDA’s: 13% calcium, 41% iron, 19% magnesium and 20% selenium.
3. Quinoa is a staple in our diets. Just 1 cup of quinoa provides 39% B6, 22% folate, 75% iron, 47% magnesium and 27% zinc for your RDA and is only 222 calories. That is nutrient dense!
4. Maca is another superfood and adaptogen. We put 1-2 tbsp in our smoothies everyday for added performance, stamina and energy.
5. Sweet potatoes are another staple in our diet. The Okinawan’s, some of the longest living people’s on the planet, diet consisted of about 67% sweet potatoes. Sweet potatoes are nutrient dense and super tasty.
Damian’s favorite smoothie recipe:
2 bananas
2 T chia seeds
1 cup mixed berries
1 cup mixed greens
12 oz water
handful of goji berries
1 T Maca
-Lindsey Hintz, M.S. in Holistic Nutrition and certified in Plant-based Nutrition from the T. Colin Cambell Center for Nutritional Studies at Cornell, the founder of Wholicious Living and an elite runner
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There is always a solution
I’m known for saying, “there is always a solution”. Because from my own personal experience as well as coaching hundreds of athletes, no matter the issue there is always a solution. The trick is finding the right solution for each individual and my job as a running coach is exactly that. Sometimes I have to find the solution to a chronic injury or figure out how an athlete can perform their best and reach their full potential. Sure it’s my job but more accurately it’s my passion… with a fair amount of obsession.
A tool that can help many runners is Correct Toes. They are incredibly effective and easy to use. I am very skeptical of most products and hesitant to recommend any. In fact, I rarely if ever recommend a specific product. But seeing what Correct Toes have done for some of my athletes, it’s hard not to recommend them. Check out the video below to learn more about Correct Toes and get free shipping when you use the code: WR2014 on their website.
I currently have only 2 online coaching openings. I’m giving away a free pair of Correct Toes ($65 value) to two runners who sign up for either 3 or 6 months of coaching. Sign up HERE
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