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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.
Strides for Strength
[RACE SERIES] Taper Tantrums: When Doing Less Feels Like Too Much
Tapering before a big race can feel more mentally exhausting than the peak weeks of training. In this Fall Race Series episode, Michaela and Erin break down why taper is so tough, how to navigate the spirals, and why the weird aches and anxieties are totally normal. Whether you're deep in the taper blues or just curious what’s coming, this is the pep talk you didn’t know you need to not just survive taper but maybe even feel a little better about what is happening physically & mentally leading up to race day.
What You’ll Hear:
- Why taper brings up so much mental noise and doubt
- What’s actually happening to your body during taper
- Phantom pains, sniffles, and the immune dip no one warns you about
- Why under-fueling during taper can backfire on race day
- How to handle the extra time, energy, and emotions that come up
- Journaling prompts and distractions to survive the taper spiral
- A reminder that rest is an essential part of performance
CONNECT WITH US:
IG: @sfsrunners
Coach Erin: @therunningrosen
Coach Michaela: @michaela_robertson_
WEBSITE: https://www.stridesforstrength.com/
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