Season 2, Episode 51

Join your hosts Carmen and Sophia Micsa to learn valuable running and life coaching tips shared by two-time Olympian Kim Conley and her husband Drew Wartenburg.  

Kim Conley, a professional runner for Nike, is a two-time Track and Field Olympian in the 5000m and two-time national champion. She has represented the United States at eight international championships. Kim grew up in Santa Rosa, CA, and graduated from UC Davis in 2009 with a degree in Exercise Biology. She coaches runners of all levels from the mile to the marathon through her coaching company Next Best Run. In her free time outside of training and coaching, Kim enjoys reading, hiking, mountain biking, and exploring the beauty of Northern Arizona. 

 Drew Wartenburg is a former soccer player, who found running as an adult. He has coached runners at all levels, including national championships and Olympic hopefuls. Drew lives in Flagstaff, AZ with Kim and their dog Smokey.

On this Seeds of Sunshine episode:

• You will learn about the importance of consistency and years of hard work to become successful in life and sports. 
• For Kim, running is about being focused on the process. 
• For Drew, running is a sport we can do at our own pace. Running is also an excellent social lubricant. 
• Next Best Run is the running company that Kim and Drew launched together; they share some of their athletes' success stories.
• Just like in life, structuring realistic workouts that set up athletes for success is important for both Kim and Drew as coaches. 
• Listen to the full episode to find out what their two favorite speed workouts are. 
• Find out who is the cook in the family and why eating enough and high-quality carbs is important in improving performance. 

For running and coaching-related questions, please visit their website Next Best Run, or message them on social media.

To connect with Kim Conley, please check out her website, follow her on social media, and read her blog:
Kim Conley (kimfconley.com)
Facebook
Kim Conley (@kfconley) • Instagram photos and videos
Blog (kimfconley.com)
To connect with Drew, who is an excellent coach, training some of my runner friends, don't hesitate to get in touch with him on Drew Wartenburg (nextbestrun.com).
Drew Wartenburg (@drew_wartenburg) • Instagr

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