Episode 147: Therese Haiss on Navigating Transitions, LGBTQ+ Athletes, and Coaching

Strong Runner Chick Radio

English - December 07, 2020 11:00 - 50 minutes - 46.7 MB - ★★★★★ - 27 ratings
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Previous Episode: Episode 146: Katie Arnold, Author of "Running Home," on The Power of the Mind, Body, and Spirit

Next Episode: Episode 148: Kristin LaFontaine on RED-S, Diet Culture, & Nutrition Education For Runners

More about Therese Haiss:

Pronouns: she/her
Ohio native (Cleveland area)
LGBTQ+ community member
OUTrun ambassador - platform helping with running inclusivity (focus on LGBTQ+ support)
Mental health and LGBTQ+ advocate
Collegiate and professional runner (University of Arkansas, Golden Coast Track Club)

Topics we discuss with Therese include:

Recent life updates and 2020 as a whole
How she got started in running
Her experience transferring in college to Arkansas in a big team environment versus a smaller school
Realities of professional running

Challenges with injury, finding identity outside of sport

Big life transitions, including a move from San Diego to Ohio, leaving professional running, and starting a new coaching career
Out Run and LGBTQ+ advocacy
Challenges with comparison and body image
What being a Strong Runner Chick means to her

Connect with Therese on social media (instagram):

@therese_haiss

@coach_haiss

Out Run:

Outrunning.com

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