Amy Haas, a strength and running coach, shares her journey from team sports to running and her decision to run a half marathon in every state. She emphasizes the importance of strength training for runners and provides tips for getting started. Amy also discusses the growth of her Instagram account and the partnerships she has formed with companies like Nike. In this conversation, Amy Haas shares her experiences as a runner and influencer on Instagram. She talks about the challenges of capturing the perfect photo, even in painful situations. Amy also discusses the difficulties of explaining her influencer life to her family and the misconceptions they have. She shares some humorous and hazardous experiences with promoting products, including a mishap with THC CBD gummies. Amy expresses her interest in trail and ultra running and the laid-back nature of the sport. She emphasizes the importance of enjoying running and keeping it fun, as well as the benefits of pacing and slowing down.

Takeaways

Strength training is crucial for runners to improve performance and prevent injuries.

Consistency and prioritizing running can lead to significant improvements in performance.

Social media platforms like Instagram can provide a sense of community and accountability for runners.

Partnerships with companies can offer unique opportunities and experiences for runners. Capturing the perfect photo can sometimes involve pushing through pain and discomfort.

Explaining the life of an influencer to family members who don't understand can be challenging.

Promoting products can have unexpected and sometimes hazardous consequences.

Trail and ultra running offer a different and more laid-back experience compared to traditional road races.

Enjoying running and keeping it fun is key to staying consistent and making progress.

Pacing is crucial in training and racing, and running slower in training can lead to faster race times.

Preparing for ultra running involves learning to eat while running and finding the right fueling strategies.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

03:11 Transitioning from Team Sports to Running

08:21 The Importance of Strength Training for Runners

11:33 The Challenge of Starting a Strength Training Routine

18:07 Running the First Half Marathon

24:07 The Decision to Run a Half Marathon in Every State

27:15 Starting an Instagram Journey

30:26 The Unexpected Growth of the Instagram Account

33:43 Partnerships with Companies

35:31 Chasing the Perfect Photo

36:11 Pushing Through Pain

36:40 Irony Strikes Again

37:30 Explaining Influencer Life to Family

39:07 The Hazards of Promoting Products

40:15 Marijuana Mishaps

42:05 Trail and Ultra Running

43:03 Running High

44:18 Exploring Joshua Tree National Park

45:40 The Laid-Back Nature of Ultra Running

48:23 Fueling Strategies

52:19 Enjoying Running and Keeping it Fun

53:49 The Importance of Pacing

56:22 The Benefits of Slowing Down

58:34 Preparing for Ultra Running

59:28 Closing Remarks

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