The Coach Amy and Coach Liz Show

Amy talks about what run cadence is, how to track it and why we should pay attention to it.

Amy talks about the importance of a positive mindset when aging and how that helps our physical performance.

A kickboard has advantages and disadvantages for triathletes. Listen to find out what those are and how to decide what’s best for you!

Amy explains how the feet and ankles impact the knees and hips.

Returning to the road after a winter of inside riding can be risky if you aren’t prepared. Listened to find out how you can prepare your brain and body for outside riding even while on your indoor trainer!

Ground contact time impacts everything in running from efficiency to injury. Listen to find out what is ground contact time, how to measure it, and when it may need improving.

We all have times where we aren’t sure if we should proceed with a training session or even a race. Listen to find out when it’s ok to push through and when it’s better to opt out.

Flip Turns are controversial in triathlon swimming but if we think of them not as a skill but as a tool to build fitness the conversation changes. Listen to find out when and why triathletes should consider flip turns.

The musculoskeletal system develops at a different rate than the cardio system for running. Understanding this and how to manage your run progression will help prevent injury and improve performance.

For triathlon, we must build both cardiovascular and muscular fitness. Swimming, biking, and running each require sport specific workloads to build fitness. Listen to find out more!

Iron deficiency in endurance athletes impacts our ability to handle training load, adapt to training stress, and recover for our next sessions. Find out the many ways we actually “lose” iron during training and how to manage iron levels so you stay healthy and perform to your best.

Once we have descent freestyle form, introducing speed and strength is an important next step. Listen to find out how to do that effectively and what to expect as you get faster in the water.

Where your gaze goes, your head and body follow. Find out in this quick episode where you should be looking when you run and why it matters!

Ankle flexibility impacts our ability to point our toes. And, the ability to point our toes is critical to developing a powerful freestyle kick. Listen to find out why!

Runners almost inevitably deal with injuries. In this cast, Amy covers the critical steps to take in the first 72 hours of an acute injury that does not require a trip to the emergency room.

Amidst the endless kinds of goggles available today, there are now ones that display your pace in real time in the goggle lens. Are they worth the investment? It depends. Listen to find out if they are right for you.

The big toe plays an exceptionally important role in our run gait. It helps control the foot and impacts how effectively our gluts produce the power that moves us forward. Listen to find out more about how this small joint carries a big load for running!