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From Casual Runner to Coach: Rachel Sinders' Journey


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Rachel Sinders shares her incredible journey from a casual runner to a dedicated coach, explaining how running coaching creates sustainable plans that respect each person's lifestyle while helping them achieve their goals.

• Running coaches aren't about pushing people to exhaustion but creating manageable, personalized plans
• Many runners overtrain by running too hard too often without proper recovery
• Balancing high-intensity workouts with running training requires prioritizing your primary goal
• Personal injury experiences make Rachel a more empathetic, understanding coach
• Strength training (especially single-leg exercises) is crucial for runners, even just 20-30 minutes twice weekly
• Finding consistency in strength training matters more than complex exercise routines
• Mental aspects of running are increasingly recognized as crucial for performance
• Building community among runners provides motivation and support beyond individual coaching
• Rachel's coaching philosophy emphasizes quality over quantity and long-term relationships with athletes

If you're inspired by Rachel's approach to running, check out her coaching services or follow her journey as she prepares for the London Marathon and potentially Tokyo Marathon next year.

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Brian's Run PodBy Brian Patterson