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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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The Thick of Marathon Training + Three Legged Races w/ Coach Mich + Erin

May 28, 2025

In this episode, Michaela and Erin are catching up post-Denver retreat and deep in the thick of race season prep. Michaela shares her final peak week reflections before Grandma’s Marathon (including why she skipped an 8-miler with zero regrets), while Erin opens up about training for DekaFit with more fun and less pressure. They also share behind-the-scenes stories from their retreat, how they’re balancing performance goals with real life, and why not every season needs to be your PR season.

🎧 What we talk about in this episode:

The joy (and chaos) of planning a retreat with field day games, Wicked watch parties, and no race-day stress
Why Michaela skipped an 8-mile run guilt-free during peak week
Deciding what’s actually worth stressing about in a training cycle
Why your mindset about missed runs matters more than the miles
How Erin is training for DekaFit with flexibility, Pilates, and friendship
Performance goals vs. joy goals and how to tell the difference

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Erin Rosen

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Michaela Robertson

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