Whether you're just starting your fitness journey or you are coming back from injury or time off, there can be plenty of barriers to getting into or back into your fitness routine. Coach Robyn and Coach Chris break down some of the biggest barriers and how to overcome them.

Coach Quip Episode 82: 'Overcoming Barriers to Fitness'

Welcome to our new format! We'll cover a topic with the short Coach Quip you know and love, but then we're sticking around for some Bonus Miles, where we'll take a deeper dive into the topic.

This week:

• 2:08 - Quip
• 8:08 Bonus miles

Check out the video version of this podcast on YouTube

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It's Chicago Marathon race week - time to SUPERBLOOM!  The EDGE Coaches have curated a special Chicago Marathon race week playlist to get you in the mindset to race.  

See the Spotify playlist here: Race Week Playlist

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Coach Becca's race week additude is 'go slow to go fast.' Slow down, make a plan in advance, so that way on race day you can focus on racing 

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The easiest way to avoid race day disasters? Follow this advice: nothing new on race day. 

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Hey Marathoners! Peak week is upon us. Gain some perspective here, courtesy of Coach Robyn.

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"Savor the Cookie" is one of Coach Becca's mantras to reconnect with the present moment to get more joy and purpose out of training.  Adapted from the book Peace is Every Step by Thich Nhat Hahn.

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Why you should consider training by time rather than miles 

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How can you reset after experiencing failures?

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Honesty is the best policy, in life and in your training. Are you being honest with your coach? Are you being honest with yourself?

Connect with Coach Chris @thechrismosier

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Want to add good vibes back into the running community and gain endless inspiration? Volunteer at a race! 

Connect with Coach Katie: @coachkt60647

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Music by MEND

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Audio mixed and edited by FermataLab