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The Miller Minutes
Coach Andrew Miller joins Adam for short monthly conversations about training, racing and the lessons that apply to all trail runners. The show combines specific coaching with useful, zoomed-out advice so everyone can get a glimpse of what it is like to work with a run coach. The 2026 season followed Adam’s build toward Fat Dog 120 before wildfires forced the race’s cancellation.
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Episodes
The Miller MinutesThe Miller Minutes Takes on 120 Miles. Season in Review
Can you have a successful season of running even if you never take the start line? Andrew and I put this to the test, unknowingly, in 2026, as we got ready to…
The Miller MinutesRunning fast when you’ve trained to run slow
It’s great to catch up with Andrew each month, as I really enjoy working with him and his run coaching. This month we got to revisit my Stoked experience in…
The Miller MinutesFat Dog 120 Went Up in Smoke. What Do You Do When the Goal Disappears?
Well, it wasn’t the event we pictured when we signed up, and it’s disappointing to face, but Fat Dog 120 being cancelled isn’t the end of my running career, so…
The Miller MinutesWhy You Should Fix It Now: Small Problems Become Big Problems on Race Day
Another great month of training with Andrew has come and gone… somehow. We knocked out our 100km requirement for the Fat Dog 120 this month. I had an amazing…
The Miller MinutesWhy fear is normal and how to work through it in your training
Another month has gone by, so Andrew and I got together again to touch base and plan. It’s always great chatting with him, and this month I had some fears he…
The Miller MinutesWhy practicing with your poles will make you fuel better on race day
Another month is in the books as my coach, Andrew Miller, gets me ready for Fat Dog 120 in August. I had some dentistry and work travel to work around, but…
The Miller MinutesWhy hiking and nutrition are just as important as the kilometres and the vert
It was another solid month, even if I didn’t feel like I got in a groove. Andrew added some hiking days, and we’ve increased the length of the long run. As…
The Miller MinutesWhy you won't be perfect (and don't need to be)
February was a good month, and even though it wasn’t perfect (Andrew reminded me that life is never perfect), we made some great progress and are feeling…
The Miller MinutesWhy consistency is the most important thing to build
January went quite well for me as far as getting back out consistently. It wasn’t perfect, but it was certainly a great start, and we’re moving into February…
The Miller MinutesWhy we're training for 120 mile race
Coach Andrew Miller is once again taking me under his wing as I prepare for my longest personal challenge to date, the Fat Dog 120. Andrew coaches for Team Run…
The Miller MinutesWhy you shouldn't rush back after time off
Coach Andrew Miller is taking me under his wing this year as I prepare for my races. Andrew and I will chat for a few minutes each month about what we’ve been…
The Miller MinutesHow to recover from a big effort like Moab Run the Rocks
We have a new segment (ish?) around here as coach Andrew Miller is taking me under his wing while I run towards Moab Run the Rocks in March. Andrew and I will…
The Miller MinutesWhy you just have to trust your training during race week
We have a new segment (ish?) around here as coach Andrew Miller is taking me under his wing while I run towards Moab Run the Rocks in March. Andrew and I will…
The Miller MinutesWhy momentum feels so good
We have a new segment (ish?) around here as coach Andrew Miller is taking me under his wing while I run towards Moab Run the Rocks in March. Andrew and I will…
The Miller MinutesThe Miller Minutes #3
We have a new segment around here as coach Andrew Miller is taking me under his wing while I run towards Moab Run the Rocks in March. Andrew and I will chat…
The Miller MinutesWhy you need to focus on today
We have a new segment around here as coach Andrew Miller is taking me under his wing while I run towards Moab Run the Rocks in March. Andrew and I will chat…
The Miller MinutesWorking with a coach and how the journey is (almost) never linear
We have a new segment around here as coach Andrew Miller is taking me under his wing while I run towards Moab Run the Rocks in March. Andrew and I will chat…