Coach Amy and Coach Liz discuss supershoes and their impact on running speed, mechanics, and the body in general. Are they as super as they suggest, or are they potential villains in disguise?
Read MoreCreated with endurance athletes in mind. Coaches Amy and Liz have a combined thirty years of coaching and seven decades of competing in endurance sports. They cover topics relevant to athletes at various levels of participation: those training for a personal challenge to those competing for an age group placement or race qualification.
Coach Amy and Coach Liz discuss mistakes to avoid when creating endurance sports goals and the factors to consider when developing realistic ones!
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Coach Amy and Coach Liz share their current training regimens with a glimpse into how their current goals shape what they are doing or not doing. A segue into further goal-planning discussions!
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Coach Liz reviews her Pike’s Peak Ascent race experience. Coach Amy explains what compression socks do and how they work, including when to wear them and contraindications for their use.
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Coach Liz shares her experience on a running trip in Morocco, and we discuss things to consider when planning endurance sport travel.
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Coach Amy shares her post-op recovery status, including her physical therapy and back-to-run program. The pair share tips for biking and running in the dark.
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Coach Amy responds to the question, "Is it advisable to use a massage gun?" She cites numerous instances from the clinic where athletes have misused this percussive device, resulting in more harm than good.
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Are you interested in learning whether to apply ice or eat to treat your sports injury? Additionally, do you want to know if taking a hot tub or ice bath after exercising is a good idea? Coaches Amy and Liz provide their insights on when to use heat, ice, or neither.
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Coaches Amy and Liz make a compelling argument for the significance of hydration in endurance sports. Through personal and professional anecdotes, they dissect the topic into its components of what, why, and how. Their relatable experiences and guidance will aid you in navigating the complex world of hydration science.
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In a “quickie podcast,” Coach Amy asks Liz to describe her brilliant tactic of loading fuel during training and racing in a slow trickle, like an IV. Learn how and why this method prevents bonking and more.
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Coaches Amy and Liz discuss when endurance athletes can turn to treadmill running and how to do so safely.
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In a short and sweet podcast, Coach Amy and Liz discuss their listening preferences while running, biking, and swimming. Listen in to discover their answers and learn a little about their reasons for liking or disliking music during exercise.
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Coaches Amy and Liz engage in a lively discussion about the distinctions between gravel and road cycling. They discuss various aspects of the sport, including its unique character, the contrasting forces and injuries experienced, and the diverse environmental obstacles encountered.
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Amy and Liz discuss the importance of race preparation for success in any race but also acknowledge that there are situations where choosing not to finish can be the best decision.
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Coach Amy and Coach Liz recount their first encounter and initial thoughts about each other. They also engage in a rapid-fire question and answer session, although Coach Amy struggles with quick responses, so much so we had to edit!
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In their Recovery Manifesto series, Coach Amy and Coach Liz explain the importance of recovery to endurance sport longevity. In this episode, they discuss the factors that impact recovery.
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In their Recovery Manifesto, Coach Amy and Coach Liz explain the importance of recovery to endurance sport longevity. In this episode, they dive into the dreaded consequences of under-recovery and how to recognize it so you can catch it before it spirals out of control.
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