"Do your own training. Get in your own routine. Don't compare yourself to what everyone else is doing and posting everywhere. Have confidence in what you're doing." —Mary Johnson

Mary Johnson is a USATF Level-1 certified coach and the founder of Lift, Run, Perform. On this episode, she answers listener questions about coaching, strength training, and that crucial build-up to race day.

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What you'll get on this episode:

• General coaching questions and personal questions (4:00)
• Cross training and strength training Q&A (14:10)
• Running-specific advice (22:20)
• Race-related questions (41:10)

What we mention on this episode:

Ranfone Training Systems

Nike Vomero

Nike Pegasus

Allie Kieffer

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