Can't Stop Endurance
Can't Stop Endurance

Can't Stop Endurance

Kevin Leathers

Overview
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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 & Chicago
  • Hundreds of races from 5K to half-marathon
  • 35+ years of triathlon including sprint distance to Ironman
  • USA Triathlon Age-Group Nationals and USAT Age Group All-American status
  • Ultrarunning experience:  50K, 50 Mile, 100 Mile
  • National Coach - Team McGraw charity program (2007-2015)
  • National Run Coach - St Jude Heroes (2010-2020) 
  • Head Coach - Run the 901 Training Groups
  • Run Coach - Victory Triathlon Club
  • Host - Can't Stop Endurance Podcast


Recent Episodes

Ep 72: Running Q&A with Coach Kevin
MAR 11, 2024
Ep 72: Running Q&A with Coach Kevin

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 CONTROL
  • Easy 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

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Ep 71: The Path Back To Running Joy
FEB 5, 2024
Ep 71: The Path Back To Running Joy

In this episode, Coach Kevin shares some details of his current running roadmap. 

  • Where I came from and where I am going
  • The search to discover "what is next".
  • Battling ego, the aging process, and various hurdles along the way
  • Finding gratitude for the journey

He 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

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51 MIN
Ep 70: Long Term Focus = Long Term Success
JAN 16, 2024
Ep 70: Long Term Focus = Long Term Success

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

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25 MIN
Ep 69: More Lessons From The Marathon
DEC 18, 2023
Ep 69: More Lessons From The Marathon

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]

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23 MIN
Ep 68: How To Use Your Post-Race Analysis For Future Success
DEC 7, 2021
Ep 68: How To Use Your Post-Race Analysis For Future Success

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]

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20 MIN