Coaches on the Run
35 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsCoaches on the Run is designed to answer all your Trail and ultra running questions. From beginner to advanced, each week we take on new questions to help lead to running success. We will also have guest appearances from the most knowledgeable and well respected professionals in the field. Our goal is to help you reach your goals. Have a great time with us learning strategies that can be applied to your individual goals, and help you become your own best running coach.
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Trail Running Women Encore on Pregnancy and Postpartum Running and Recovery
June 08, 2021 12:00 - 49 minutes - 68.6 MBCoaches on the run meets Trail Running Women Encore! We talk all things pregnancy and running after giving birth today as well as some fun questions and lots of great tips! 1.I tried HARD to keep running when I was pregnant, but I was horribly sick for four months then my hips had widened and it hurt to run so I just walked. I felt SO bad about myself, like if I were a real ultra runner I would just keep running through pregnancy, why wasn't I tough enough to keep running?Honestly the guilt ...
Brooke Torres: Paving the Way for Running Entrepeneurs
May 31, 2021 12:00 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBBrooke Torres CEO & Founder Hilma: Personalized Fit Running Shoes for Women Going Places What inspired you to create a female running shoe line? Talk us thru the process from the dream all the way to hitting retail shelves, what has that journey been like? Is your shoe completely customized or how does that work? Who are you as a runner? How did you get into it? What is your goal with Hilma? What do you see the outdoor industry is missing in terms or gear or space for others? How can we im...
Gina Santinello: Fueling For the Long Run
May 18, 2021 12:00 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MBGina Santaniello What is your background in fitness and how did you decide to become a nutritionist? What is the difference between a nutritionist and a dietician? What should people look for when they are hiring one over the other? What are the most common mistakes you see people make in their nutrition? What do you see as the most detrimental fad diet or trend out in the world? Nutrition for endurance vs lifting What are some small changes people can make in their nutrition choices everyda...
Ali Feller: Coaches on the Run Meets Ali on the run
May 11, 2021 12:00 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBAli on the run How did you become a runner? How do you juggle having a balance with both having a hobby and a career as a “runner”? What are things you do that people may not realize are your interests? You started as a blogger before podcasting? If you could only have one medium writing or speaking to continue with which would your choose and why? Crohn’s disease and race nutrition, how do you balance that? What are some of your most memorable tips from your guests? What are you currently ...
Anna Albrecht: Seeing the World on Two Feet
May 03, 2021 12:00 - 49 minutes - 22.4 MBAnna Albrecht How did you get into ultrarunning and what’s your sporting background ? What inspired you to become a personal trainer? First 50k ultra, tips and takeaways for training What did you do all last summer/fall? How did this impact your running and training? What was your most recent adventure, you say the last 20 miles were the hardest you’ve ever taken on, why? Can you walk us through this? What are your future plans? Will you pursue ultra running at a more professional level? F...
Ariana Scalfo: All Around Athlete and Coach
April 26, 2021 12:00 - 53 minutes - 24.3 MBAriana Scalfo- runner with a goal of being good at “all of it” and full time nutrition coach & personal trainer How did you get into running ? And how did you become a full time online fitness coach? Congrats on your win at the Run the Rose 11 miler last week. Do you see yourself doing more trail races and longer more ultra distances ? Or do you prefer the short and fast intensity? How to know if you’re in a healthy place to start a training cycle ? How to find a coach who’s both mentally...
Billy Barnett: Personal Challenge Over Competition
April 20, 2021 12:00 - 55 minutes - 25.2 MBHow did you get into ultra running and what was your sporting background? What did you go to school for? What less common techniques have you tested that work and what haven’t? Why do you feel most runners get injured annually or burnout in a few years? I know you tend to grate against the need for competition as a healthy reason to run... why? What about high mileage vs low mileage? Speed vs slow percentage? And what does this training look like and why? Have you ever worked with a coach?...
Aliphine Tuliamuk: Being A Role Model For Our Children
April 12, 2021 12:00 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBAliphine Tuliamuk Aliphine is a new mother, professional runner for NazElite and most recently, the 2020 Olympic Trials Marathon winner and will be headed to Japan this year to compete for gold. We had the chance to sit down with her and ask her about: 1. How is the transition from being a new mom back into training again going? 2. Has there been any surprises about being a mom you didn’t expect? 3.What are aspects of your training that people may not think about, outside of the obvious mile...
Rachel Lotz: Tapping Into Your Mental Strength
April 05, 2021 12:00 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MBRachel Lotz is a badass OCR and GoRuck athlete who has dominated the field. She has many firsts in the GoRuck world and shares with us how she has mentally and physically prepared to take on these unique challenges. We asked her the following questions: What got you into ocr/rucking events? What do you say to someone who wants to try a new sport but feels intimidated by the beginning of it all and meeting a new crowd? How did you train for something like pre-selection? What was pre-selecti...
Top Lessons from Guests with Hilary Spires (TRW Podcast)
March 29, 2021 12:00 - 46 minutes - 21.2 MBTop 5 Guest Takeaways with Hilary and the TRW Podcast We chat today with Hilary Spires from the Trail Runner Women podcast. Our conversation today is about each of our top 5 takeaways from our guests. Hilary’s Top Takeaways Nobody else cares how fast you run You can always improve This is something we can do and enjoy in our 70s You can be super nice and super competitive at the same time (Meredith) Alyssa’s Top 5 Takeaways Disordered Eating is unbelievably prevalent and problematic in th...
Lacy Shea Healey: Mitigating Small Traumas For A Healthy Life
March 22, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 28.4 MBLacy Healey What is your journey through running and coming out of it? What changed your mindset with moving from run coaching to more lifestyle coaching ? How did you realize your health was in danger and how did you save it? How can you recognize it and how do you prevent it? What is your experience now with REDs ? What are warning signs for you to tell a client to rest? Are there ways to combat overtraining without stopping fully? Are we trending in a negative direction of overdoing...
Anthony Kunkel: Optimizing Performance and Recovery
March 15, 2021 12:00 - 40 minutes - 18.7 MBAnthony Kunkel How did you get into ultra running? You’re a bit of a science nerd, what supplemental products and nutritional supplements are you currently using? What’s your sweet spot racing distance ? Do you think speed or distance is harder for you? And why?? What are some of your main training staples in preparing for an A race? What about recovery tips? Why are you on Big Island? What are your future goals and aspirations? Fun Qs Bucket List Race or place Favorite post race meal ...
Q&A with A&A Part 4
March 08, 2021 12:00 - 58 minutes - 26.7 MBWelcome to Part 4 of Q&A with A&A! Alyx answers: How’s pregnancy/ running coming? Is crew a necessity? How can you do without? What’s the cheapest/best tool for recovery? Most common mistake you see self coached runners making ? Alyssa answers: How do you deal with race uncertainty right now? How are you dealing with it for clients? I heard you recently got into a race, what race is that, and what does your training look like? Benefits of rest days? Downhill and Uphill running tips? ...
Chloe Maleski: The Mind is Your Greatest Tool
March 01, 2021 12:00 - 33 minutes - 19.2 MBChloe Maleski Mindset Coach Running at Duke, to killing mud races and slaying marathons, walk us thru that... How did you decide you wanted to coach? Why should runners strength train? And what should those movements look like or be? Why does everyone do body weight only and why is that wrong? How do you deal with “not looking like a runner” Walk us thru your blazing fast first marathon, training with low mileage? How long does building a run base take? Minimal amount of running you thi...
Trail Runner Women: Alyx Barnett Feature
February 22, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 86.7 MBAlyx joins the Trail Runner Women podcast for a special episode! Find us on online: www.alyssaclarkruns.com www.dralyxluckbarnett.com www.hawaiimountainrunning.com https://ruggedconditioning.com/trailrunningwomen-podcast Instagram: @coachesontherunpodcast @theory_in_motion @dralyxbarnett @hilsport55
Chris Ward: Bigfoot on the Run
February 15, 2021 14:10 - 59 minutes - 27.2 MBChris aka Like a Bigfoot Caleb asks - Are you a believer of the Bigfoot? How did you get into running/ ultras? Tips for people balancing work/family/ ultra training ? What sparked the yoga streak? What have you learned from doing ultras? What inspired you to start a podcast? What is one of your most memorable guests? Fun Qs Bucket List Race Favorite post race meal Favorite drink Go on a run or interview one person Find us on online: www.alyssaclarkruns.com www.dralyxluckbarnett.com ...
Dr Kirstin Lauritzen: A Functional Approach to Health
February 01, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 29.5 MBDr. Kirstin Lauritzen is a Functional Medicine Practitioner in Wilsonville, Oregon. Her doctorate is in Chiropractic and she holds a Masters in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine. She is the founder of NW functional Medicine - a health care clinic that incorporates massage, Chiropractic, Rehab and Functional Medicine. She is also the founder of DrKirstin.com where she shares current research, articles and recipes to encourage and inspire athletes to go further with their performance and ...
Jordan Daniel: Heart Running
January 25, 2021 23:45 - 49 minutes - 28.3 MBJordan Marie Daniel How did you become a professional athlete and started in ultra running? What is a prayer run and what experiences have you had with them? What is heart work? How can people use Running as a vehicle for more difficult conversations and movements? What is your mental state during a prayer run? How have you seen companies changing with 2020? And how can they actually make forward progress? How has COVID impacted your running and your community? How did you become a fourth...
Ultra Running Q&A with A&A #3
January 18, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 32.3 MBAlyssa and Alyx answer Qs Alyx answers Micro naps? Naps at all? When and why? Difference of road and trail fueling Also the “unmentionable” topics that nobody really wants to have all that much but necessary information regardless. Periods, pooping, chafing, etc. - Jessi Alyssa answers Knee pain at longer distances ? Drop bag essentials? Elevation training and how to get better at climbing when you live in flats? Fun ?s Should sex count as cross training ? Beer or wine or hard liquo...
Malory Peterson: Changing the Conversations
January 11, 2021 12:00 - 45 minutes - 20.9 MBMalory lives in Bozeman, MT and is studying sexual health at the University of Montana. She is an avid trail runner and mountain explorer, community builder and beer lover. We chatted with Malory about the following topics: Sex & running and the effects of it Speed work for an ultra do you Or why not ? Foot care & blister prevention / worst blister stories Women’s relationship with body image in sport Coping with the pressure of a specific race outcome Building and finding Community Fun ...
Brad Parker: A Ride on the Pinhoti
January 05, 2021 13:45 - 1 hour - 40 MBBrad Parker: First time 100 Miler Meet Brad Parker, recent finisher of his first 100 mile race, the Pinhoti 100! We chat about his experiences, tips, tricks and being paced by Alyssa for the last part of the race. How did you get into ultra running? What was the motivation for your first 100? What’s your dream race? Play by play of your first 100 miler... Advice for someone wanting to do their first 100. Find us on online: www.alyssaclarkruns.com www.dralyxluckbarnett.com www.hawaiim...
Latoya Shauntay Snell: Finding Your Tribe
December 28, 2020 23:45 - 1 hour - 44.9 MBLatoya Snell “Running Fat Chef” When you’re looking for your tribe, your tribe will find you How did you get into ultrarunning ? Why is strength training a big part of your training ? How have you coped with living in the city during COVID ? Advice for people struggling ? Where do you see the most growth in the ultra running community and places we can make changes? How can we be better allies? How did you see companies reacting to the racial tensions in our country? Positive or negative? ...
Trevor Fuchs: Exploring the Other Side of the Summit
December 21, 2020 12:00 - 46 minutes - 21.5 MBMeet Trevor Fuchs mountain runner, vegan foodie, and family man. He most recently broke the White Rim FKT in 15:59:51, but also has won Hurt 100, Ute 100, and Wasatch 100 twice. We chat with Trevor about: Elevation training Balancing family & ultras Speed and strength work while training for ultras Race nutrition and what works for him as a vegan with high caloric intake Deciding what's next in life after ultra running Find us on online: www.alyssaclarkruns.com www.dralyxluckbarnett....
Mary Claire Walker: Generations of Love for Ultra Running
December 14, 2020 12:00 - 48 minutes - 22.2 MBMeet Mary Claire, an ultra runner and medic based out of upstate New York. We chat with Mary Claire about her first 100 mile experience, pacing her mom and her work in the medical field. How did you get into ultra running? How did it become a family affair? What was it like pacing your mom? What were some of your pacing strategies? Any top crewing tips? What is it like being in the medical field and being a runner? How do you balance the physicality/potential lack of sleep from your jo...
Alex Viada: The Well-Balanced Strong Athlete
December 11, 2020 15:15 - 54 minutes - 25 MBEpisode 11 Alex Viada Meet Alex, professional coach, ultrarunner, and strength and powerlifting expert. We chatted with him about the following topics: Athlete & coach resume Basic strength performance in ultras What are some basic bench marks for a healthy person? Body dysmorphia In personal life & with athletes and how to know when to get help Rhabdo prevention in athletes prone to it Injury prevention for runners strength or mobility or sleep or all 3 ? When is something to much/ un...
Jon-Erik Jardine: In a Collective World Between Worlds
December 07, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 28.3 MBEpisode 10 Jon-Erik Jardine lives in Washington and is a running and the author of Return to Po. He is an avid environmentalist, landscaper, and likes to challenge his own world perspectives. We chatted with JE about the following topics: Why did you list running as one of your favorite topics to talk about? What is your background with running? What is the connection you see with running and the earth? And how do you think people can better connect with the earth? How did you connect with ...
Chats with A and A Part 2
December 04, 2020 07:01 - 47 minutes - 21.8 MBAlyssa and Alyx answer Qs Is this an affordable sport ?? And how can I do it on a budget? Supernatural experiences? Religious or psychedelic or otherwise? - Caleb Race strategy based on elevation maps for sustainable efforts - Emily The importance of Tracking devices while running on land with no services and best options. How do you make it fun ? Do you want to do it? I’ve never been able to like running! - Amber How to stay focused and enjoy many hours of training? Find us on online: w...
Kyla Maher: The Freedom of Reinvention
November 30, 2020 04:15 - 55 minutes - 25.2 MBEpisode 8: Kyla Maher lives in Bozeman, MT and is a former Yoga instructor and studio owner. She took off to travel the US and has since founded her own company, Roam Free Running and heads the Bozeman Run Club. We cover the following topics with Kyla: Getting into ultras and how she found the sport Controlling your own narrative and changing careers Eating disorder recovery Getting out of yoga Starting a running club and company Running in winter and staying motivated Balancing running ...
Nicole White: Encouraging the Mother Runner
November 25, 2020 12:00 - 47 minutes - 21.7 MBEpisode 7 Nicole White Meet Nicole White, who recently completed her first 100, while training mostly on a treadmill, working full time, and being a mom to 4 kids. We chatted with Nicole about the following topics: Mother, runner, PhD student, advocate… WHAT??? Why did you decide to add on ultra running? Tips on treadmill running Managing time to run with family What did your training look like? Miles per week, strength training etc? What was the race experience like? Nutrition as a vegetari...
David and Megan Roche: Supporting the Happy Person
November 23, 2020 12:00 - 57 minutes - 33 MBDavid and Megan Roche are highly successful runners and coaches. Along with their dog Addie, they help athletes become the best and happiest people they can be. We covered the following topics with them: Do you need a coach? When would you suggest getting a coach? Balancing holding athletes/self accountable and adjusting to life happening How many times can you engage or expect to be great in an event in a year? Training with effort vs heart rate or power or other method? At what point will...
Joyce Lee: Small Gift, Big Smile
November 20, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 28.7 MBEpisode 5 Joyce Lee: Small Gift, Big Smile Meet Joyce Lee, ultrarunner of road & training, Vegan foodie! We chatted with Joyce about the following topics: What Differences do you see in road & trail races and how did you get into both Pacing stories Consistency in running and how you do it (almost at an 8 year run streak) Staying injury free Cross training Vegan fueling and your tips and tricks Joyce's 365K x 8 5km Run Her love for Hello Kitty Find us on online: www.alyssaclarkruns.com ...
Bree Brown: Surrender and Overcome
November 18, 2020 12:00 - 36 minutes - 14.5 MBEpisode 3 Meet Bree Brown, retired pro triathlete, teacher, and mom to a teenager. We chatted with Bree about the following topics: What was the transition from pro Triathlon to ultra runner? How did you become a pro triathlete? What is it like to learn a new form of a sport you have high proficiency in? How did you handle overcoming a catastrophic injury? How do you handle Cross training for ultrarunning ? How to maintain a positive body image in sport ? How did you end up living in Hawai...
Jonathan Levitt: Love the Process Not the Outcome
November 17, 2020 12:00 - 49 minutes - 22.8 MBEpisode 4 "Love the Process Not the Outcome" Meet Jonathan Levitt, ultrarunner, biker, Inside Tracker employee, and For the Long Run podcaster. We chatted with Jonathan about the following topics: How did you become an ultrarunner? What is your work at inside tracker? Fueling strategy and what works for him What having a coach has done for you? Real men go to therapy What is For the Long Run Podcast about ? How he incorporates cross training Fear as a motivation for downhill running. Futur...
Ultra Running Intros: Trail and Ultras 101
November 13, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 49.4 MBIn our first episode of Coaches on the Run, Alyx and Alyssa cover: How do you know when you’re ready for an ultra? How to get started in longer distance running! I.e jumping from a half distance to a full, and into ultras. How to run slower than a normal pace ? Should I ? Run walk strategies? I didn’t train should I change my race distance ? Find us on online: www.alyssaclarkruns.com www.dralyxluckbarnett.com www.hawaiimountainrunning.com Instagram: @coachesontherunpodcast @theory_in...
Brad Huff: The Beauty is in the Balance
November 13, 2020 12:00 - 56 minutes - 27.2 MBEpisode 2 Meet Brad Huff, retired pro cyclist, dietetics major, and expert on endurance sports performance. Our topics and questions included: What it takes to be a professional athlete Working through anorexia Self-coaching to a high level Knowing personal strengths Longevity in the sport Post-professional career realties Being a mentor and teacher to others Perspective and balance in an extreme world Find us on online: www.alyssaclarkruns.com www.dralyxluckbarnett.com www.hawaiimountai...