The Ascent Journal

Western States 100 Mile Endurance Run is the penultimate one hundred mile trail running race in the United States. For non-elites, the WSER lottery can consume athletes’ hopes for close to a decade before their name is drawn. Once the hurdle of entry is cleared, suddenly runners are left with the burning question: “How am I going to finish this thing?” A new analysis examines more than 15 years of finisher data to help us understand how it’s done.

One of the things that drove me to coaching years ago was how the learning process has no end. New ideas, perspectives, and data are always emerging. Along that grain, I know it's been a good year when I feel like I see the world in a slightly different light than when the year started. I found that these titles added perspective. Perhaps next year one or two of them can widen yours as well. Here's our 2025 book list.

How to use the end of competition season to gear up for a successful next-season.

The skill required for the development of all other skills and achievements.

This post is to better define how and what athletes can communicate to me as their coach.

I share my experience over this past year for anybody that has wondered about the influence of alcohol in their own life.

How to create goals that you'll stay committed to.