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Strides for Strength

Michaela and Erin are RRCA certified run coaches and Registered Nurses by degree! The Strides for Strength podcast is where running meets everyday life. We focus on mindset, physical strength and all of life’s in between moments of self doubt and fear both on and off the run. Our mission is to make running SIMPLE and FUN while we pull back the curtains around all things running tips, tricks, motivation and lifestyle with athlete interviews, guest experts combined with our many years of running experience going from non runners to now multiple time marathoners to help you become the athlete you were always meant to be.

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Strides for Strength

Former soccer player turned marathoner + Atlanta Run Club coach w/ Nicole Quilliam

February 07, 2024 • Episode 58

Any former soccer player/athletes turned marathoners around here?! So is Nicole!

Get ready for an episode filled with motivation and inspiration as we chat with the incredible Nicole, a run coach through Atlanta Run Club, elite marathoner & former soccer player. Nicole takes us on a journey through her 10 years of running, starting from her soccer days to finding her passion in the running community. She shares how running became a natural transition from soccer and the joy she found in training for races and being a part of a supportive running community.

We also dive into Nicole's recent race in Miami, where she placed fifth overall in the elite division. She opens up about the challenges she faced due to the scorching heat and humidity, and how she adjusted her mindset and goals to prioritize her well-being and having an overall strong race. Nicole's story is a reminder that with the right mindset, determination and a supportive community, you can overcome any obstacle and achieve incredible things on the run and beyond.

00:25: Introducing Nicole, a running coach and member of Atlanta Run Club.
06:30: Nicole's first race was a marathon, a bold move for a beginner.
10:23: Overcoming the fear of running in groups and the benefits of community.
18:12: Nicole placed fifth overall in the elite division of the Miami Marathon.
23:09: The joy of watching race camp athletes achieve their goals.

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