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The Kusala Approach
Kusala is a philosophy that links skillfulness and wholesomeness.
In the context of the sports and activities we enjoy, think of it as using a disciplined and skillful approach to achieve health and happiness while attaining your goals. It might sound a little “new-age-y,” but the science actually supports this concept.
My approach is to help runners understand there are ways to train that are more effective and gentler than the less-skilled brute force approach of running high mileage weeks, endless “vert,” and “embracing suffering.” Anyone can struggle through feats of endurance through sheer stubbornness, which only illustrates a lack of preparation and/or skill. The Kusala approach will teach you to think and act skillfully in your training — and in doing so, to find true joy in running.
Endurance Running
It feels good to say “I’m an endurance runner,” and if you run for more than 2 miles, then you are an endurance runner! Maybe you can recall the moment when you realized: I can do more than I thought was possible! Being in awe of yourself is an amazing feeling! Suffering does not feel so amazing though, yet the praise others give to those who are willing to suffer can feel good, sadly. This fosters unhealthy relationships between sport and the way we think about and treat our bodies. My goal is to help you have a new realization: I can do more than I thought was possible AND enjoy it without having to suffer!
So What Do You Want To Do?
- Challenge your limits?
- Run a personal best?
- Improve your fitness?
- Build multi-sport readiness?
- Qualify for a Marathon or Ultra?
- Use running as a vehicle for adventure?
For all your blood-glucose-powered pursuits, I think you’ll find the resources here at Kusala Endurance useful — and I would be honored to be part of your journey.
— Coach Jacob Dinardi
Kusala Core Principles
Healthy Training
Train smarter, not harder with a focus on goals, structure, skill development, and consistency. Quality beats quantity!
Self-Awareness
Learn to gauge your effort and fatigue by feel, while keeping tabs on your mindset and staying grounded in your goals.
Intentional Recovery
Learn how to use active recovery and rest days to maximize your gains and minimize your pains!
Following Good Science
Separate solid data from popular opinion and achieve Kusala harmony through an informed approach to training.
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