Beast Coast Alumni and old friend Rachel Lemcke joins Sean for a conversation about the value of personalized one on one coaching for athletes of all levels, her approach to coaching and being more than just a training programmer, to her own journey as an athlete over the past year navigating health issues and identity as a competitive athlete.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Rachel Lemke and Her Journey

06:02 Gorges 60k and The Daybreak Racing Community

11:48 Rachel's Coaching Philosophy and Approach

14:54 Transitioning to Full-Time Coaching

21:00 Empowering Athletes and Debunking Myths

24:05 The Importance of Coaching for All Levels

33:27 Building Long-Term Relationships with Athletes

39:29 Identity Outside of Athletic Performance

43:51 Finding Perspective in Running and Life

46:52 Trusting Your Body After Setbacks

49:02 The Unique Coaching Dynamic with Tabor and Eli Hemming

55:27 Training for High Lonesome 100-Miler

59:27 Finding Joy Beyond Competition

01:01:55 Embracing Failure and Learning from Experience

01:10:18 Balancing Expectations and Reality in Training

01:16:36 The Role of a Coach in an Athlete's Journey

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