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Episode 128: Elizabeth Carey on Being a Writer, Runner, Coach, and Author of Girls Running

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Elizabeth Carey is a freelance writer and running coach. Her work has been published by The New York Times, Runner's World, Trail Runner, PodiumRunner, and DyeStat, and her first book is due out in August (GIRLS RUNNING, VeloPress). Her running journey started in 1999 on the Cleveland High School track team in Oregon. She ran Division I cross country and track for Columbia University and has coached at all levels of the sport. She explores trail and ultrarunning in Seattle, Washington, where she lives with her husband and cat.

You can visit Elizabeth’s website at https://elizabethwcarey.com/.

Questions we ask Elizabeth include:

  1. How did you each get started running? What was your path like growing up and going off to high school and college?You've coached a number of athletes, including DI high-performing teams. What is your favorite part about the coaching process and do you have any favorite stories or highlights in your coaching career?
  2. You spoke yesterday at the Wildwood Wednesday about helping girls race with their periods and the importance of having one. Can you speak more on this and how coaches can help talk about these topics with their athletes?
  3. We hear you’re working on a new book (Girls Running)! Can you tell us a bit more about this and what to expect?
  4. What is your vision for female athletes, coaching, and/or distance running in the future?
  5. Advice you would give your younger self?
  6. What does being a Strong Runner Chick mean to you?
  7. Any coaches and/or people you’d like to nominate for the podcast?

    8. Girls Running Book Club Chat:

    Be sure to join us for the book club discussion on Monday, August 31st at 4:30 PT, 7:30 ET! Send an email to [email protected] to receive an invite. You can order your copy of Girls Running and save 15% with code "SRC15".

    Show Partner Shoutout:

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