In the season finale of 'Between Two Coaches', hosts Coach Amanda and Coach Nick reflect on their journey through the first season, discussing their favorite moments, listener questions, and grievances about common fitness trends. They delve into the importance of proper cold weather gear for running, share personal growth experiences, and emphasize the significance of coaching the whole human. The episode wraps up with a look ahead to season two, inviting listeners to share their thoughts and suggestions.

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(05:56) Winter Running Gear Essentials and a Review

(15:53) End of Year Grievances

(20:54) Reflecting on Growth and Lessons Learned

(28:24) The Importance of Team Support

(35:15) Navigating Injuries and Recovery

(39:22) Taking Risks and Embracing Change

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In this episode, hosts Coach Amanda and Coach Nick engage in a deep conversation with ultra runner, coach, and recovery advocate Robbie Pike. They explore the challenges of podcasting, Robbie's personal journey through addiction and recovery, and the complexities of cross addiction. The discussion emphasizes the importance of understanding the difference between sobriety and recovery, the need for emotional growth, and the significance of finding joy in life beyond addiction. Robbie shares his insights on the struggles of maintaining sobriety, the societal perceptions of addiction, and the importance of community support in the recovery process.

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(15:00) Understanding Cross Addiction and Transfer Addiction

(25:46) Writing Your Own Story: The Journey of Recovery

(30:33) The Hard Work of Recovery

(34:17) Misconceptions About Sobriety and Recovery

(37:11) The Lifelong Battle of Addiction

(40:02) Building Genuine Relationships Beyond Addiction

(42:11) Finding Joy Beyond Addiction

(46:53) The Importance of Emotional Expression

(50:29) Resources for Recovery and Support

(58:09) Interview Questions

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Robbie Pike - https://www.instagram.com/runshills605/

Podcast - https://www.instagram.com/golden_hour_adventures_podcast/

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In this episode, the Coach Nick and Coach Amanda discuss the importance of self-care, nutrition, and injury recovery with sports dietitian Claire Shorenstein. Claire shares her journey into sports nutrition, emphasizing the need for balanced eating patterns, especially for athletes and talks about her favorite travel foods and holiday season eating. The conversation delves into the role of nutrition in injury recovery, highlighting the significance of adequate energy intake and the impact of inflammation. Additionally, they explore nutrition for bone health, discussing essential nutrients and the importance of strength training. In this conversation, Amanda and Claire discuss the importance of personalized nutrition and supplementation, emphasizing that not everyone needs the same vitamins or supplements. They explore the role of hydration, protein, and carbohydrates in recovery, particularly for athletes. The discussion also covers collagen's benefits and the significance of omega-3s and creatine in injury recovery. Claire shares insights into the dietitian profession, highlighting the difference between dietitians and nutritionists, and the necessity of understanding nutrition for overall health and performance.

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(05:35) Amanda's Vacay and Nick's Race

(11:30) Thanksgiving Traditions and Family Gatherings

(16:34) Understanding Nutritional Challenges in Diverse Populations

(23:20) Navigating Nutrition During Injury Recovery

(33:30) Nutrition for Bone Health and Injury Prevention

(45:32) Supporting Soft Tissue Recovery Through Nutrition

(01:01:19) Understanding Collagen and Its Benefits

(01:05:56) The Importance of Omega-3s and Creatine

(01:09:27) Interview Questions

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In this episode of Between Two Coaches, hosts Amanda and Nick take on Part of of their Reddit reactions. They explore various themes surrounding fitness, including body image issues faced by fitness professionals, coping strategies for race deferment, effective communication with personal trainers, and the dynamics of friendship in the context of marathon training. They emphasize the importance of understanding that fitness is not solely defined by appearance, the necessity of proper nutrition and hydration, and the value of setting boundaries in professional relationships.

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(05:58) Body Image and Fitness Professionals

(13:01) Coping with Race Deferment

(18:48) Finding Growth in Adversity

(25:19) Navigating Friendships and Personal Goals

(30:53) Understanding Workout Limitations and Nutrition

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In this engaging conversation, Nick and Amanda go through and give their coach reactions to a bunch of reddit posts that have topics ranging from personal anecdotes about costumes and spooky experiences to discussions on health, wellness, and event planning. They talk about race experiences, exercising while on vacationm, running the NYC Marathon shirtless and how to handle carb loading properly. As they go through each reddit post they offer their insights and just react to the situtation that is being written about in the wellness world. You won't want to miss the fun engaging conversations around these wild posts.

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(05:22) New York City Marathon Excitement

(09:52) Spooky Stories and Reddit Threads

(16:16) Carb Loading Insights

(21:24) Marathon Recovery and Race Strategy

(32:30) Running Shirtless: Norms and Considerations

(37:26) Hair Care During Intense Training

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In this episode of 'Between Two Coaches', Amanda and Nick share personal updates and race experiences, discussing the highs and lows of marathon training and racing. They delve into Amanda's recent marathon experience at the Steamtown Marathon, including pre-race anxiety and health concerns, as well as the challenges faced on race day. Nick talks about his experience with the Baltimore Marathon and his ghost running kit! The conversation highlights the importance of community in running, respecting the marathon distance, and enjoying the journey rather than focusing solely on performance. They conclude with reflections on the significance of personal growth and the value of shared experiences in the running community.

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(05:04) Amanda's Steamtown Journey

(10:40) Health Challenges: Managing Asthma and Race Preparation

(13:26) Race Day Experience: Weather and Performance

(16:21) Post-Race Reflections and Recommendations

(18:30) Race Reflections and Community Spirit

(21:11) The Importance of Recovery and Respecting the Marathon

(25:08) The Mental Toll of Racing and Community Support

(29:13) Experiencing Races: Chicago and Baltimore

(40:02) Building a Community Bigger than yourself

(46:55) Cherishing Memories Over Times

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In this episode, Amanda, Nick, Carrie, and Cindy discuss the importance of mental skills coaching in athletics, emphasizing the need to coach the whole human. They explore the role of mental resilience, the significance of support systems for injured athletes, and the importance of celebrating milestones in athletic journeys. The conversation also touches on the journey of writing the book 'Rebound' and the various mantras that can help athletes maintain a positive mindset. Ultimately, they highlight the essence of resilience in sports and the need for a supportive community.

(00:00) Introduction and Banter

(04:35) The Importance of Coaching the Whole Human

(19:38) The Journey to Writing 'Rebound'

(24:58) Collaboration and Storytelling in Recovery

(26:55) Understanding Athlete Needs

(29:43) Mantras for Mental Resilience

(35:27) Coaching Mindset and Athlete Support

(39:27) Supporting Athletes Through Injuries

(47:04) Celebrating Milestones in Athletic Journeys

(52:19) The Importance of Resilience in Athletics

(58:05) Interview Questions

Carrie Jackson is a performance and mental training expert, a Certified Mental Performance Consultant, and the author of On Top of Your Game: Mental Skills to Maximize Your Athletic Performance. She’s one of the world’s foremost authorities on the mental and emotional challenges of recovering from injury. She co-authored the book Rebound: Train Your Mind to Bounce Back Stronger from Sports Injuries, and is the co-host of the widely regarded podcast The Injured Athletes Club. 

With a bachelor’s in psychology, a masters in sport psychology, and over 2 decades of experience in sport and performance psychology, Carrie’s thought leadership on mental training is the gold standard in the athletic world. Her insights have been featured in multiple media outlets including Runner’s World, Outside Magazine, New York Times, Washington Post, U.S. News and World Report, and Huffington Post to name a few.  

Carrie works with athletes and exercisers of all levels from recreational athletes to elite and professional athletes competing at national and international levels. Between her one-on-one coaching and team consulting, she has worked with thousands of athletes and coaches on mastering their mindsets so they can perform with less pressure, more consistency, and enjoy the process. Through her coaching programs she brings mindset training tools that help shift focus from anxiety and self-doubt to resilience and confidence impacting business and life too! Athletes experiencing performance anxiety can put so much pressure on themselves that they sabotage their own performance. Carrie is on a mission to help athletes challenge their limiting beliefs, regain confidence in their gifts and fall in love with their sport again. 

Cindy Website

Injured Athletes Club

Carrie IG

Cindy Kuzma IG

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In this episode of Between Two Coaches, Coach Amanda and Coach Nick engage in a deep conversation with Dr. Lara Pence, a clinical psychologist specializing in working with athletes. They explore the concept of coaching the whole human, emphasizing the importance of understanding athletes beyond their performance metrics. Dr. Pence shares insights on the role of curiosity in coaching, the significance of building relationships with athletes, and the necessity of setting boundaries. The discussion also highlights the Coaches Collective, a program designed to equip coaches with the skills to support their athletes' mental health and well-being. The episode concludes with rapid-fire questions that reveal personal insights from Dr. Pence.

(00:56) Meet Dr. Lara Pence: The Whole Human Coach

(04:51) The Role of a Clinical Psychologist in Coaching

(09:46) Coaching the Whole Human: Understanding Athletes Beyond Sport

(15:34) The Coaches Collective: Bridging the Gap in Coaching

(22:33) Building Relationships: The Key to Effective Coaching

(28:27) Navigating Athlete Challenges: Injury and Life Transitions

(38:12) Setting Boundaries as a Coach

(46:06) Self-Evaluation and Growth for Coaches

(53:49) Rapid Fire Questions with Dr. Pence

Dr. Lara Pence

I’m a licensed clinical psychologist.

i have my mba and consult for executives and high performing teams.

i’m part of the expert team on CNBC’s no retreat: business bootcamp.

i co-wrote the book, 10 rules for resilience: mental toughness for families.

i am the owner and founder of lighfbox.

i’ve spent over 23,000 direct clinical hours with clients.

i supervise other clinicians looking to elevate their own skills.

i’m a mother of two boys and a wife of one.

the outdoors is my sanctuary.

i love to run. and love to climb.

Website - https://drlarapence.com/

Instagram - Dr. Lara Pence

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In this episode of Between Two Coaches, Coach Amanda and Coach Nick welcome running coach Mario Fraioli for Part 1 in their Series Called Coaching the Whole Human. In this discussion they talk about the evolution of coaching, the importance of communication, and the philosophy behind coaching the whole human. Mario shares his journey in the running world, the significance of building relationships with athletes, and how to navigate the complexities of coaching while maintaining a balance in life. The conversation emphasizes the need for coaches to be effective communicators and to understand the individual needs of their athletes, ultimately fostering a supportive and empowering environment for growth and success.

(00:00) Coaching Philosophy and the Role of a Coach

(07:43) What is a Coach?

(13:39) Coaching Philosophy

(21:38) What do we mean by Coaching the Whole Human

(27:36) Adapting as a coach

(37:04) Coach Investment and Pushing towards Goals

(44:38) Showing Athletes they are more than Numbers in a log

(50:21) Coach Guilt

(58:44) Interview Questions

Mario Fraioli is a Bay Area-based running coach who works with everyday age-groupers and world-class elites that compete across a wide range of distances and disciplines. He has guided athletes to personal bests, FKTs, Boston Marathon qualifying times, national championship titles, Olympic Trials appearances, Marathon Majors age-group wins, international podiums, world championship teams, national records, and the Olympic Games. 

In addition to coaching, he publishes the morning shakeout, a weekly email newsletter that covers running and other worthwhile topics, and also hosts its namesake podcast, where he gleans insight and inspiration from the sport’s top athletes, coaches, and personalities. From 2010-2016, Mario was the senior editor at Competitor magazine, where he interviewed and profiled many of running’s most recognizable figures, covered hundreds of events, including the Boston Marathon, New York City Marathon and U.S. Olympic Trials on multiple occasions, and directed training-related content for both the print magazine and website. His work has also appeared in Outside, ESPN, Running Times, New England Runner, Triathlete, and other publications. In 2013, he authored his first book, The Official Rock ‘n’ Roll Guide To Marathon & Half-Marathon Training. 

As an athlete, Mario was an NCAA Division II All-American in cross-country at Stonehill College in 2003 and has raced competitively from the 800 meters to ultramarathon distances. He has personal bests of 4:09 for the mile, 2:27 in the marathon, and 7:59 for 50 miles. Nowadays he competes for the West Valley Track Club as one of the top Masters (40+) athletes in the country.

Morning Shakeout Podcast

Mario's Instagram

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In this episode, hosts Amanda and Nick welcome Dr. Leada Malek, a physical therapist, to discuss various aspects of physical therapy, injury prevention, and the mental and nutritional factors that influence recovery. They explore the importance of prehab, when to seek therapy, the mental challenges athletes face during injuries, and the significance of nutrition in healing. Additionally, they touch on the topic of youth sports and the risks of early specialization. The conversation concludes with rapid-fire questions that reveal more about Dr. Malek's insights and experiences in the field.

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(00:00) Introduction with Guest

(04:11) Understanding Prehab and Injury Prevention

(07:09) When to Seek Physical Therapy

(18:55) The Mental Aspect of Injury

(33:24) Nutrition and Healing

(43:06) Youth Sports and Early Specialization

(51:45) Interview Questions

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Website - https://www.drmalekpt.com/

Instagram - Dr. Leada

Book - Link

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