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
Coach Mich Takes on Trail Running (?!?) First Trail Half Marathon Recap
In this episode, Michaela shares her experience stepping off the roads and onto the trails for her very first trail half marathon. Alongside Erin, the two unpack the differences between road and trail racing, the ego shift required, and why chasing pace isn’t the goal when dirt, rocks, and mountains are involved. If you’ve ever thought about trying trail running—or wondered what it really feels like—this one’s for you.
What You’ll Hear:
- The decision-making process behind skipping another marathon and choosing trails instead
- How road running fitness translates (and doesn’t) to the trails
- The mental shift required to embrace slower paces and walking climbs
- Nutrition differences between road and trail racing (and why Nerds Clusters made an appearance)
- The unexpected community vibe of trail racing compared to the roads
- Race morning nerves, blue flag fears, and why aid stations weren’t what Michaela expected
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