Strong Runner Chick Radio

Episode 147: Therese Haiss on Navigating Transitions, LGBTQ+ Athletes, and Coaching

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More about Therese Haiss:

  • Pronouns: she/her
  • Ohio native (Cleveland area)
  • LGBTQ+ community member
  • OUTrun ambassador - platform helping with running inclusivity (focus on LGBTQ+ support)
  • Mental health and LGBTQ+ advocate
  • Collegiate and professional runner (University of Arkansas, Golden Coast Track Club)

    • Topics we discuss with Therese include:

    1. Recent life updates and 2020 as a whole
    2. How she got started in running
    3. Her experience transferring in college to Arkansas in a big team environment versus a smaller school
    4. Realities of professional running
      1. Challenges with injury, finding identity outside of sport
      2. Big life transitions, including a move from San Diego to Ohio, leaving professional running, and starting a new coaching career
      3. Out Run and LGBTQ+ advocacy
      4. Challenges with comparison and body image
      5. What being a Strong Runner Chick means to her

        6. Connect with Therese on social media (instagram):

        @therese_haiss

        @coach_haiss

        Out Run:

        Outrunning.com

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