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
Our Boston Marathon Dreams & Dual Realities of This Years Time Cutoff w/ Coach Erin & Mich
In this bonus episode, Michaela and Erin share their very different experiences with this year’s Boston Marathon registration results. One got in, one missed it by just five seconds. Together, they unpack the emotions, lessons, and logistics behind chasing big goals and how to hold space for both joy and heartbreak in the same moment.
What You’ll Hear:
- The highs and lows of Boston Marathon registration day: acceptance vs. rejection
- How Erin navigated qualifying while pregnant and the decision to defer
- Michaela’s perspective on missing the cutoff by five seconds (and how she’s processing it)
- Tips for handling big disappointments in running without losing your drive
- Why your time doesn’t define your worth as a runner
- The power of celebrating progress, even when the goal isn’t reached yet
CONNECT WITH US:
IG: @sfsrunners
Coach Erin: @therunningrosen
Coach Michaela: @michaela_robertson_
WEBSITE: https://www.stridesforstrength.com/
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