Nick Hilton Performance Running Services

02/19/2026

You definitely should be adding strides to your weekly running routine! -What are they? Short 15-20 seconds runs at around your 1 mile race effort, with a 1 minute walk/jog for recovery. -Why should you do them? They help develop speed without serious wear and tear, activate different muscle groups and open up your range of motion, and the neuromuscular stimulus helps make you a more efficient runner.
-Start with 4 strides twice a week, and build from there.

02/17/2026

Easy pace is where we should all be spending the bulk of our time as runners, at least 25% of our weekly volume, if not more, should be in this zone. Here are the keys:
1.) 59-74% of VO2 Max or 65-78% of max HR
2.) Develops the heart muscle with less wear and tear than higher intensities
3.) Most of all, it is an EFFORT. Running easy should, in fact, feel easy.

02/16/2026

If you haven't had the chance to check us out yet - TONS of new content up on our Mind Your Miles Channels. Follow the instagram, watch us on YouTube, and check us out on Spotify! All linked below in our latest Substack post!

https://open.substack.com/pub/mindyourmilespodcast/p/mind-your-miles-podcast-three-fell?r=3gg3as&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

02/09/2026

Some folks aren’t able to get out 5-6-7 days per week and that’s OK! You can still get a lot of work done in only 4 days, the key is to take advantage of the days that you do have. A Quality run, two easy days, and a long run are how I’d write that up, with the long run typically having some quality in it as well to maximize the time that you have. Want more info? Check the link in bio to get started.

02/27/2024

Big announcement here! and I have started a podcast!

It's called the Mind Your Miles podcast and we'll be discussing coaching, training, running, along with other topics from the running world. You'll also find book reviews, guest interviews, and so much more!

We've been having training discussions for close to ten years at this point, and have talked about the idea of the pod for a long time now. So pumped that we've got a bunch of episodes in the can and are ready to share our experiences in the running and coaching world with you.

Link to the website is in my bio. There you'll find the pod, along with other content from Will, Dylan, and myself. You can also find us on Spotify! Please check it out if you're so inclined and let us know what you think!

02/22/2024

Shared some thoughts on handling big races, and placing them up on a pedestal. Something that I was pretty awful at through most of my career.

I'm sure I'm not the only one who has struggled to shift from a results oriented mindset to a process oriented mindset, but that road for me has ended up with me enjoying the process of running a whole lot more.

I started out with the idea to write about the five dumbest mistakes that I've made since I've been a runner. Now to be clear, I've made WAY more then five mistakes in my 20 years in the sport, but there are certainly some that I look back on that are dumber than others, especially in my adult years...

01/26/2024

Wrote a little blog on my website about reclaiming your why for running.

We all lose that why every now and again, and sometimes it's good to unplug and put some thoughts into why you get out the door every day.

Would love to hear your why! Comment below if you're so inclined.

We all run for different reasons. Some of us run to be competitive. Some run to be healthier, some want to run their first marathon, their 100th marathon, achieve a marathon PR, get a BQ, etc. There are a million reasons that someone is inspired to lace up their shoes and go for a run. Likely the re...

03/20/2022

PR city for a few athletes today!!
crushed a 1:24:16 at the NYC 1/2 marathon. He's super fit and on his way to a great race at Rock and Roll San Diego.
Karthick rolled a 5 MINUTE PR at the Oakland 1/2 Marathon, his 2nd PR in a row.
Super proud of these guys and pumped to see what they can do over the course of their builds.

03/17/2022

Wrote down some thoughts and reflections on myself as a younger athlete, and the mistakes I made. Always helpful to look back, reflect, and learn!

Today I set forth to lay out my thoughts on the stubborn bastard that was the younger version of myself, from an athletic perspective. While I would have lots of things to say to that idiot from a general life perspective (be better about money you fool!), the goal here is to focus on who I was as a...

02/01/2022

It's PR season right now! Congrats to for knocking out a big 10k PR and breaking the 36 minute barrier in a TIME TRIAL!
Great run from Andre, this dude is getting fit and is ready to roll. Love his passion and work ethic.
Ready to knock out your own PR's? Let's work together. Link in bio.

11/02/2021

One of my favorite parts of a good marathon cycle is the wide variety of efforts you get to hit over the course of it.
From long days in the desert to short VO2 sessions on the track, you have to be well rounded to be ready for the big day.
Want learn more? Hit me up, coaches.vdoto2.com/nicholas-hilton