The Coach Amy and Coach Liz Show

The difference between clock intervals vs rest intervals in swimming can be the difference between plateauing and breaking through to your next level of swimming. Find out what these are and why the matter during this latest episode!

Landing on the heel vs mid-foot is a topic of hot debate among runners but it's not actually the part of the run plant that matters. What matters is where our foot is landing in relation to our base of support (our pelvis). Listen to find out more!

Amy talks about her experience at Liz's sports psychology clinic that she hosted for her athletes with an Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapist. What's IFS? Listen to find out about this amazing method of therapy and how we can use to manage the many thoughts running through our head to help manage life and performance.

Swimmer's shoulder is a painful issue many swimmers and triathletes deal with. It's can be a semi chronic issue for some and new research is showing a connection between shoulder pain and leg strength. Amy explains it all AND what we can do to fix - or even better - prevent shoulder pain in swimming.

Preloading hydration in the days heading into a race is important but getting an IV Infusion isn't the best way to do that - listen to find out why and learn what IS the best way to preload!

Liz explains what the "FTP" is on the bike and how to use it to improve training.

Why did we see Olypmic athletes slapping their arms and legs in Paris? Listen to find out how this activates mechanoreceptors in the skin and improves muscle firing!

Find out what scuffs on the bottom of your run shoe indicate about your run form!

Liz talks about the language developing around "middle lane drinking" and Amy talks about how to smooth out your run gait to increase efficiency and why it's key to running better. 

Just some fun highlights from week one of the Paris Olympics - lots of fun characters, life lessons, sportwo/manship, and a hell of a lot of hard work.

What: FREE Saturday walk / run + schwag & coffee at Meadowbrook Park with Coach Amy’s run group, The Road Runners of KC. Liz and her Reds Tri Team will be there as well ; )

When: Saturday Sept 7th, 2024 

Time: 6:45 arrive; 7 AM start  > Amy will be lead the run group. Liz will be at the coffee shop so come on over after you finish your run!

RUN START LOCATION: Run starts at the main parking lot by the tennis and pickle ball courts at the corner of Nall & Somerset.  9101 Nall Ave PV, KS 66208.

COFFEE LOCATION: At the coffee shop within the park called The Market at Meadowbrook.

Route: Walk / Run route will be up to 10 miles that day - if you need more miles, feel free to start early > Aid stations will be about every 2 miles. There are bathrooms and drinking fountains at the park. note: There is a ~1.5 mile paved loop that goes around the park if you are starting early and need a route. 

This is open to everyone! All levels and all humans and sociable fur babies.  This is an easy fun event - swing by as it works for you :)

Bike Communication during triathlons is often forgotten but it could save your race!

In this quickie episode, learn the best warm-up for running and why it is important to warm up before running.

While many of us may need more protein than we realize, it is possible to take too much. Additionally, there are health changes to watch for as you increase your protein intake such as dehydration and kidney stones.

Amy breaks down what protein actually is (amino acids) and what amino acids the body makes naturally and where we need to get the amino acids our body does not make naturally. Additionally she explains what collagen is and why we need it.

There's a lot of hype around protein right now and with good reason - it's an essential building block for endurance athletes for many functions in our body. However, it's good to separate the hype from the facts so you get the most out of what you're eating.

Swimmers at the Olympic Trials may go years without a PR or may miss qualifying for an event they previously won. The mindset needed manage this must be intentionally developed and nurtured. There are very important lessons all of us amateur athletes can learn from this.

Caffeine can aid performance in Endurance Sports due to its impact on the biochemistry of the brain and our perceived exertion among other reasons. The source, amount and timing of taking it in is key to getting the most out of caffeine and not doing more harm than good.