Between Two Coaches

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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In this episode of Between Two Coaches, Amanda and Nick discuss various aspects of marathon training and things they can't believe other people don't do. They also share some personal updates Like Nick doing his first workout in 6 months, do some listener engagement with questions and reviews, and share some grievances surrounding the Boston Marathon. They emphasize the importance of proper fueling, tapering, and maintaining a balanced lifestyle while training for marathons. The conversation is filled with humor, personal anecdotes, and valuable advice for runners of all levels.

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(00:00) Intro

(00:51) Our Week and Listener Love & Question

(13:51) Boston Marathon Grievances

(23:19) Main Topic Things I'm surprised others don't do

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In this conversation, Coach Amanda and Coach Nick discuss their recent experiences and answer listener questions. They talk about Amanda's trip to Chicago for Brooks HypeFest and Nick's struggles with illness and training. They also share a grievance about influencers and pushing supplements as performance enhancers. In this conversation, Nick shares his personal journey with running and how it has been a constant in his life for the past 28 years. He talks about how running helped him feel a sense of belonging and community, and how it has transformed his life in various ways. Nick emphasizes the importance of finding passion and connection beyond the numbers on a clock, and how running can ground and challenge us in different aspects of our lives. He encourages listeners to reflect on their own running journeys and the impact it has had on them.

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(02:18) Real Life

(08:20) Coach Nick's Recent Health Issues

(11:15) Listener Questions and Feedback

(19:03) Listener Love Review

(20:57) Grieving Influencers Pushing Supplements

(26:44) Nick's Running Journey: From Childhood to College

(36:14) Rediscovering Running in Maryland and Building Community

(43:37) The Love Story of Running: Belonging, Transformation, and Connection

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On this episode Coach Nick and Coach Amanda are joined by Dr. Stacy Sims, a female athlete performance physiologist, to discuss the physiological differences in training and nutrition for women, particularly during perimenopause. In this episode the three talk about how training, fueling and recovery needs are all different in women vs men especially when it comes to perimenopause and menopause. Dr. Sims and Coach Amanda emphasize the importance of lifting heavy weights for women, as estrogen is responsible for muscle growth and strength. The three also highlights the benefits of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and sprint interval training (SIT) for women's insulin sensitivity, mitochondrial function, and fat metabolism. They discuss deload weeks, proper nutrition, sleep and some of the gender differences. Lastly they discuss Low Energy Availability and issues surrounding it and Dr. Stacy Sims answers a couple interview style questions to close out the episode.

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(02:37) Understanding the Impact of Perimenopause on Physical Fitness

(10:15) The Importance of Lifting Heavy Weights for Women

(18:18) The Benefits of High-Intensity Interval Training for Women

(24:21) The Role of Recovery in Preventing Injuries and Optimizing Performance

(28:41) Moving Beyond Zone Two Training: The Power of Polarized Training

(38:38) Supplementation for Para-Menopausal and Menopausal Women

(45:35) Pre-Fueling and Carbohydrate Intake During Exercise

(50:56) The Dangers of Low Energy Availability

(54:22) Interview Questions

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STACY T. SIMS, MSC, PHD, is a forward-thinking international exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist who aims to revolutionize exercise nutrition and performance for women.

She has directed research programs at Stanford, AUT University, and the University of Waikato, focusing on female athlete health and performance and pushing the dogma to improve research on all women.

With the unique opportunities Silicon Valley has to offer, during her tenure at Stanford, she had the opportunity to translate earlier research into consumer products and a science-based layperson's book (ROAR) written to explain sex differences in training and nutrition across the lifespan. Both the consumer products and the book challenged the existing dogma for women in exercise, nutrition, and health. This paradigm shift is the focus of her famous "Women Are Not Small Men” TEDx talk.

Her contributions to the international research environment and the sports nutrition industry have established a new niche in sports nutrition and established her reputation as the expert in sex differences in training, nutrition, and health.

Stacy currently holds a Senior Research Associate position with SPRINZ- AUT University, supervises PhD students, writes academic papers, and is on the advisory board of some cutting-edge companies, including Tonal Strength Institute, WILD.AI, and EXOS. She also has her own business (www.drstacysims.com), creating and delivering online learning material focused on women training with their physiology across the lifespan.

She currently resides at the beach in Mt. Maunganui, New Zealand, with her husband and young daughter.

Dr. Stacy Sims - Instagram

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