Created with endurance athletes in mind
Created 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.
Corners, like hills, are a place we often go too hard on the bike which hurts our ability to run. Listen to learn how to manage corners so you can run off the bike. Additionally, learn how Single Leg Drills develop pedal efficiency and why that matters.
Read MoreWe've been told for decades stretching will help us stay injury free and improve performance. In truth, it can actually be increasing risk and leaving the muscles flat and unlikely to perform well. Find out why and learn what alternatives to use to stay moving and as well as perform.
Read MoreA preview to an upcoming Reds Mental Skills Clinic that will utilize the IFS modality to help athletes identify and manage mental pitfalls.
Read MoreEndurance athletes are often assumed to be heart healthy but that's not always the case. It's important for athletes to know their family history, get regular screenings, and be an advocate for themselves with their doctor. In our very first podcast interview, endurance athlete, Pat Ross, shares his story of how he discovered his own heart issues and how he's adapted his training and goals.
Read MoreThe 'Red Zone' is what Liz calls the end of the bike, T2, and the start of the run when athletes often lose focus on pacing and nutrition. The consequences of this show up on the last half of our run and can cripple our race.
Read MoreForm going up and down hill on the bike and run can help you manage your effort so you can go stronger for longer!
Read MoreTriathlon is a sport unto itself - it’s not three different sports (who knew!?). For this reason, how we train is different than stand alone swimmers, bikers, or runners. Heart rate is a helpful metric for keeping ourselves in check so we make good choices about how hard we push.
Read MoreA Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) device is a physical therapy device that stimulates high intensity training without the same stress on the muscles, bones, tendons, and ligaments. It stimulates the body's recovery response improving strength, aerobic capacity, and muscle repair.
Read MoreThe density of the foam roller as well as how we apply the pressure makes a big difference in how effectively we loosen those tight spots.
Read MoreDoing races just for fun still requires some preparation to set ourselves up for success.
Read MoreCoaches Amy and Liz explain how mid-back rotation is responsible for improved stability and efficiency with running and how a lack of rotation can cause many running injuries. Show notes include two videos. See landing page thecoachamyandcoachlizshow.com
Read MoreCoaches Liz and Amy chat about the potential risks associated with the impact of cycling on mid-back mobility and how it can lead to neck and shoulder injuries when combined with swimming.
Read MoreWe share our first significant endurance sports injuries and how they impacted our future in sport.
Read MoreCookies, running drills, and sharks? It’s all covered in this week’s episode of The Coach Amy and Coach Liz Show: "How to get more power out of your run before your foot strikes the ground." Listen as Coaches Amy and Liz discuss activating your landing muscles before your foot touches the ground. Amy shares mind tricks and run drills to help you learn how to preact your landing muscles to generate more power, harness energy, increase stability, and prevent injury with your run. #halfmarathon #itunespodcasts #marathontraining #marathon #halfmarathontraining #spotifypodcasts #endurancesports #running #podcasts #endurancesport #injuryprevention #garmincoachamy #runningtips #coachamypt #runninginjuryfree #triathlon #garmincoach
Read MoreStrong, healthy glutes are essential for running; they are the primary driver and power source. Yet, despite their good health and adequate strength, they sometimes fail to perform. Coaches Amy and Liz discuss the overdiagnosed condition in runners known as "sleepy glutes." They explore what causes sleepy glutes and how to wake them up.
Read MoreCoaches Amy and Liz provide advice on how to handle endurance sports training when sick. They discuss when to pause, rest, and modify your training and how to resume training as you start feeling better. Their tips are not a replacement for consulting with your doctor.
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