Strides for Strength

In todays episode we want to have an honest conversation about NORMALIZING the come down feelings after running a marathon, as some would call it, the 'post marathon blues'. Whether you crushed your fall race season or things didn't go as planned you probably have found yourself a little down, without much sense of direction and some feelings of "I wish I could go back".

There is no 'one size fits all' approach for off season, which is why we hope to give you some inspiration to create an off season game plan that serves YOU. The off season is such an important time for athletes to refocus your goals, rekindle your relationship with running, spend time resting and really asking yourself 'what do I need in this season to feel supported?'

Coach Erin and Coach Michaela are here to hold you accountable for your off season goals and it's something we love working with our athletes on. Share your off season goals with us-we love cheering you on and watching you conquer all things life & running! 

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If you are on the fence about signing up for your first marathon you will leave todays episode with the BELIEF that you CAN. Denise approaches the marathon distance in such a practical way. Skip the VO2 max and perfecting your cadence -- lets talk about the TANGIBLE way to get to the start line of your first marathon.

Denise explains marathon train a lot like taking a class (but it has to be an elective because you have to WANT to do it). You get the syllabus, do your homework, the take home quiz (your longest run) and then you get the FINAL EXAM aka the start line of your race day! Running your first marathon doesn't have to be complicated or scary but it gets to be SCITING (Denise-ism for scary AND exciting).

We absolutely love Denise and the way she whispers to so many runners of the world to become first timers, building beliefs in themselves as they go and proving to themselves that YOU too, can do hard things!!

Connect with Coach Denise AKA Marathon Whisperer
 138-Time Marathon Finisher/27-Time Chicago Marathon Finisher
Author: Me, You & 26.2 - Coach Denise's Guide to Get YOU to YOUR First Marathon
IG: @marathonwhisperer
Website: http://run-for-change.com/

Follow us on IG: @stridesforstrength
Coach Michaela: @michaela_robertson_
Coach Erin: @the.running.rosen

Check out our website https://www.stridesforstrength.com/

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IG: @sfsrunners
Coach Erin: @therunningrosen
Coach Michaela: @michaela_robertson_
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Lexy worked with Coach Michaela while training for her FIRST marathon and she is now officially a 2022 Chicago Marathon FINISHER! Lexy is a tech in a hospital working 12 hour shifts and is also in the process of applying to PA school-- she is busy but she made training a priority and it paid off on race day!

Before working with Coach Mich she tried to find a training template online but was instantly overwhelmed by the 6 day a week training schedule that seemed unrealistic. Sound familiar?

She shares some of the highs and lows she encountered during training, how she navigated comparison, what her focus was this first training cycle, how she managed her time and got to the start line HEALTHY. Lexy is just another example of how we work with our athletes to make sure their training schedule works WITH them, not against them, adapting and making changes as needed when life happens!

We are so proud of you Lexy and we can't wait to see you at our athlete retreat in February 2023 and continue working with you to train for the half marathon in the meantime! 


Follow us on IG: @stridesforstrength
Coach Michaela: @michaela_robertson_
Coach Erin: @the.running.rosen

Check out our website https://www.stridesforstrength.com/

CONNECT WITH US:
IG: @sfsrunners
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This week guest, Becky, is a nurse, personal trainer and a runner herself. In this episode we chat about:

• why strength training for runners matters
• how to fit strength training in to your training schedule
• tips for staying consistent with an active lifestyle as a nurse 
• navigating injury and learning to listen to your body
• how to get the most out of the QUALITY of your runs rather just focusing on mileage 
• signs of overuse and injury and knowing when to pull back

and so much more! With Becky being a nurse AND runner, she shares so many helpful tips when it comes to time management and learning how to prioritize movement that is going to be the most supportive for you and your goals! 

Connect with Becky after this episode:
website: https://becksliveshealthy.com
IG: @becksliveshealthy
1:1 online coaching application: https://forms.clickup.com/f/82pxz-22987/KO1SS6PA0NDDDG3XKH

Follow us on IG: @stridesforstrength
Coach Michaela: @michaela_robertson_
Coach Erin: @the.running.rosen
Check out our website https://www.stridesforstrength.com/

CONNECT WITH US:
IG: @sfsrunners
Coach Erin: @therunningrosen
Coach Michaela: @michaela_robertson_
WEBSITE: https://www.stridesforstrength.com/

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Running coaches talking about hiring run coaches? YEP! Because all great coaches ALSO have great coaches! In todays episode we talk about:

• What even a working, successful coach/athlete relationship IS
• How we decided when it was time for ourselves to invest & hire in a running coach and how it's impacted our growth as athletes
• Identifying when a coaching relationship isn't working and how you can find one that DOES  
• Finding a run coach that fits your learning style, goals & desired level of support 
• Why CONNECTION &  TRUST matters
• 'cookie cutter' training plans -- are they working for the GROWTH and goals you're trying to achieve? 

We always try to keep it transparent with you in both our running community AND personal journeys as athletes ourselves. Morale of the story? Having somebody in your corner that you trust, can support you, be your voice of reason, be a knowledge resource AND somebody to support you those in between moments when you're doubting yourself? Is always worth it! 

If you listened allll the way to the end you heard our EPIC end of the year 1:1 coaching deal, make sure to shoot us a DM if you're interested in hearing more so we can get you started in our Strides for Strength fam! 

Follow us on IG: @stridesforstrength
Coach Michaela: @michaela_robertson_
Coach Erin: @the.running.rosen

Check out our website https://www.stridesforstrength.com/

CONNECT WITH US:
IG: @sfsrunners
Coach Erin: @therunningrosen
Coach Michaela: @michaela_robertson_
WEBSITE: https://www.stridesforstrength.com/

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In this weeks episode we chat with a Strides for Strength athlete who has been working with Coach Erin since the very beginning. Jess is a mom of 3, badass human and runner and wife to a LA Rams coach.

Jess pulls back the curtains around the stress that came with her first marathon being rescheduled, dealing with an insane football schedule and mom-ing all while never missing a beat in her training. We cover how she got started running (this story had us DYING), the changes she has noticed after working with Coach Erin and what she has planned for the future! 

Follow us on IG: @stridesforstrength
Coach Michaela: @michaela_robertson_
Coach Erin: @the.running.rosen

If you’re curious about how to work with us an athlete check out our website: https://www.stridesforstrength.com/

CONNECT WITH US:
IG: @sfsrunners
Coach Erin: @therunningrosen
Coach Michaela: @michaela_robertson_
WEBSITE: https://www.stridesforstrength.com/

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Coach Erin and Coach Michaela took on the TCS New York City Marathon and both crossed the finish line as stronger, better athletes because of it. In todays episode recorded LIVE from our hotel room bed-- we talk all about  race weekend from the expo to the start village all the way to the finish line, breaking down our race day experience mile by mile. Neither of us ran a race day PR but we both realized how impactful this race was on our running careers. We cover all things hydration, nutrition, bathroom stops, the electric crowd, the technical course and the in between moments where we wanted to give up but KEPT GOING!

We know we have unfinished work in the streets of NYC and we will most definitely be back to the start line one year. If you have specific questions about TCS NYC marathon let us know!!
 
Follow us on IG: @stridesforstrength
Coach Michaela: @michaela_robertson_
Coach Erin: @the.running.rosen

Check out our website https://www.stridesforstrength.com/

CONNECT WITH US:
IG: @sfsrunners
Coach Erin: @therunningrosen
Coach Michaela: @michaela_robertson_
WEBSITE: https://www.stridesforstrength.com/

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Welcome to the FIRST episode of our podcast! Coach Erin and Michaela are so excited to bring this podcast to 'everyday runners', we will be doing duo episodes just like this, athlete interviews, guest expert interviews and so much more! We plan to shift the focus from focusing on just running to encompassing everything on the run and beyond! We want to make running simple and accessible for all. We hope you love this podcast as much as we do recording it!

Make sure to connect with us on social media and if you ever have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out! 

Follow us on IG: @stridesforstrength
Coach Michaela: @michaela_robertson_
Coach Erin: @the.running.rosen

Check out our website https://www.stridesforstrength.com/

CONNECT WITH US:
IG: @sfsrunners
Coach Erin: @therunningrosen
Coach Michaela: @michaela_robertson_
WEBSITE: https://www.stridesforstrength.com/

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