
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.
Strides for Strength
What Every First-Time Marathoner Needs to Know (From Coaching 100+ Runners)
In this heart-filled and humor-packed episode, Michaela and Erin reflect on their own first marathon experiences and share hard-earned wisdom from coaching countless first-time marathoners. From the mindset shifts and belief-building moments, to fueling strategy fails and wins, they walk listeners through the emotional rollercoaster of training for and completing 26.2 miles. If you’re training for your first marathon—or thinking about signing up—this episode is your permission slip to embrace the unknown, trust your training, and soak in the transformation.
- Why your first marathon is about more than just running
- Tips for building belief and confidence as you increase mileage
- Fueling and carb loading mistakes (and how to avoid them)
- Why race day pacing is one of the hardest parts of marathon running
- The emotional and physical transformation that happens through training
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Coach Erin: @therunningrosen
Coach Michaela: @michaela_robertson_
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