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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] Your Post Race Day Game Plan- Reflect, Recover, REST
The finish line isn’t the end—it’s just the beginning of what comes next. In this final episode of our Race Series, Michaela and Erin dive deep into the emotional highs and lows after race day, how to process the “post-race blues,” and why reflection is the secret weapon for becoming a stronger lifelong athlete. Whether your race went perfectly or totally fell apart, this episode will help you reset, recover, and refocus without rushing into the next big thing.
What You’ll Hear:
- Why a post-race reflection is just as important as training
- How to process the emotional rollercoaster after finishing a race
- The difference between ego-driven vs. readiness-driven decisions
- Practical tips for journaling and capturing lessons while they’re fresh
- How long to rest after half and full marathons (and why it’s so individual)
- The truth about post-race blues and how to navigate them with grace
CONNECT WITH US:
IG: @sfsrunners
Coach Erin: @therunningrosen
Coach Michaela: @michaela_robertson_
WEBSITE: https://www.stridesforstrength.com/
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