Elisabeth founded Running Explained to help runners of all levels understand the how, what, and why of this incredible sport so we can get faster, run longer, and enjoy every step with smart, science-driven training.

Her training & coaching philosophy is about building a strong aerobic base, fostering consistency through smart training habits, and focusing on whole-athlete development. She believes in helping runners enjoy the process and find a way to make running fit into their lives, not the other way around. Whether you're looking to break the cycle of training burnout, run your first half or full marathon, or hit a specific time goal in races from 5k to marathons and even multi-race weekends, she's here to help you every step of the way!

In this episode we chat about:

• What is an off-season really?!?
• Applying the science to the people she works with
• New marathoner vs. experienced marathoner
• How to not freak out about ‘losing fitness’
• What happens to your body during and after a marathon?
• How to navigate downtime without training structure?
• What can be gained from taking an ‘off-season’
• Coaching tips for those struggling with taking time off post-race
• Why soreness shouldn’t be a guide for recovery after your race
• Strength training in off-season
• What should a general post-race return to run timeline look like?
• And so much more!

Research article referenced: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9141560/

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Join me with a fun conversation between friends– I am joined by Chaz Adams and Amanda Tran who are both graduates of 1:1 nutrition coaching with Stevie, Keep it Real Collab members, and avid endurance athletes!

In this episode we chat about:

• Eating enough and mental health
• Success stories from real people/clients
• Busting nutrition myths
• Learning skills and habits
• Protein ice cream– yay or nay?!
• Trialing gels and other sports nutrition –how to pick them?!
• Airing grievances about the endurance world
• Chafing the dream
• Fueling fails
• And so much more!

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Mary Eggers is an associate professor of nursing and triathlon coach at Valor triathlon project. She has been a nurse for 24 years, coach for 21 years, athlete for 26 years! She’s qualified for kona 3 x and never went to race. She is also a mom and wife.

In this episode we chat about:

• Starting triathlon back in 1995!
• How our sport has changed– especially around fueling and body image
• Nursing– how you’ve translated the lessons from your profession into everyday life, sport, etc.
• Life as an empath and setting boundaries
• What every coach wishes their athletes would do that they don’t do
• How to build trust as an athlete
• Dialing in skills during off-season
• Tips for new swimmers
• How to get through a swim plateau
• Mellow creme pumpkins
• And so much more!

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Mary's Substack: Swim Squad Substack