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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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Olympic trials, recovery and 'breaking the rules' of reverse taper w/ Coach Mich + Erin

February 14, 2024 • Episode 59

Anybody else wanna know what sunglasses everybody was wearing at the Olympic Trials or nah? Coach Mich and Erin debrief their take on the marathon trials and then we dive in to all things post race recovery and reverse taper!

We break up with the rule of 'you need a 14 day taper' as we discuss power of the reverse taper and how it can help you bounce back stronger after a race. We break down the concept of reverse tapering, explaining why it's not a one-size-fits-all approach and how it varies from person to person.

Join us as we share our own experiences with reverse tapering and provide valuable insights on how to navigate this crucial phase of your training. We discuss the importance of listening to your body, optimizing recovery through nutrition, and gradually building your mileage back up. Plus, we dive into the re-introducing things like strength training during the reverse taper period.

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[00:02:26] The Olympic Trials + our hot take.
[00:08:26] Watching Fiona O'Keefe race her debut marathon.
[00:10:11] Overcoming challenges in sports.
[00:22:26] How to reverse taper.
[00:26:08] Recovery strategies + the recovery period between races.
[00:32:06] Reverse taper and increasing mileage.
[00:39:08] Community and support- new ways to work with us.

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