Running Advice from Sifan Hassan’s Coach Tim Rowberry

Thanks to LMNT for sponsoring this video! Head to https://DrinkLMNT.com/FLO to get your free sample pack with any purchase. Tim Rowberry is the coach of Olympic and World Champion Sifan Hassan. Tim is a thoughtful, curious, and highly analytical coach who blends science, psychology, and intuition to bring out the best in his athletes. We dive into his coaching philosophy, his approach to developing athletes over time, and the key lessons he’s learned working at the highest level of the sport.

Sifan Hassan has won six Olympic medals. In Tokyo, she earned gold in the 5,000m and 10,000m, plus a bronze in the 1,500m. At the Paris Olympics, she won gold in the marathon, bronze in the 5,000m, and bronze in the 10,000m. She also won the London and Chicago marathons. Absolutely mind blowing.

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Chapters
0:00 – Tim Roberry’s coaching approach and working with Sifan Hassan
1:59 – LMNT sponsorship
2:51 – How Tim started coaching Sifan Hassan
4:57 – Life and training camp experience in Kenya
7:37 – Keeping training fun and interesting
10:56 – Intuition as a coach and building a feedback loop with athletes
12:38 – Understanding your range: short vs long distance performance
15:05 – Exploring and getting lost in Kenya
17:27 – How Tim and Sifan adapt training flexibility
23:26 – Adjusting speed workouts based on Sifan’s readiness
25:26 – Pushing vs backing off: how Tim reads the athlete
28:27 – Memorable race moments
29:40 – Lowering intensity and building volume
33:36 – What data really matters in elite performance
36:05 – The role of food in training, racing, and everyday performance
38:15 – Advice Tim would give to his younger self
39:28 – How race day at London Marathon unfolded for Tim as a coach
45:13 – Tim’s behind-the-scenes view during Sifan’s marathon
48:15 – Tim’s perspective on Sifan’s historic win
51:00 – Tim’s mindset tips for first-time racers
52:19 – How Sifan bounced back from the 10,000m fall in Budapest
55:14 – Common mistakes runners make
57:03 – Where to find Tim
57:44 – Tips to become a stronger, healthier, and happier athlete

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