Coaches on the Run

Alyssa Clark & Alyx Barnett

Coaches on the Run is designed to answer all your Trail and ultra running questions. From beginner to advanced, each week we take on new questions to help lead to running success. We will also have guest appearances from the most knowledgeable and well respected professionals in the field. Our goal is to help you reach your goals. Have a great time with us learning strategies that can be applied to your individual goals, and help you become your own best running coach. read less

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Trail Running Women Encore on Pregnancy and Postpartum Running and Recovery

Trail Running Women Encore on Pregnancy and Postpartum Running and Recovery

Coaches on the run meets Trail Running Women Encore! We talk all things pregnancy and running after giving birth today as well as some fun questions and lots of great tips! 1.I tried HARD to keep running when I was pregnant, but I was horribly sick for four months then my hips had widened and it hurt to run so I just walked. I felt SO bad about myself, like if I were a real ultra runner I would just keep running through pregnancy, why wasn't I tough enough to keep running?Honestly the guilt was more internal than external. I felt like such a failure bc I'd always had that cool pregnant runner chick in my head. And I get a little down on myself when I see other women successfully run through pregnancy. 2. I would love to hear some stories from women on how they handled the mental mind f@ck of body image issues/changes and slowing down during pregnancy! Also coming back running and hard speed workouts after pregnancy. 3.Usually running plans have a base amount of years of experience recommended before venturing into the distance, or a base amount of time without being injured. What about if you took a break because of pregnancy or being postpartum? Do you start back at being a newby with 0 years, or place yourself in the recently injured crew? Can you pontificate on how you guide your clients, or make decisions yourself on where to start yourself after birth? Find us on online: www.ruggedconditioning.com www.alyssaclarkruns.com www.dralyxluckbarnett.com www.hawaiimountainrunning.com Instagram: @hilsport55 @coachesontherunpodcast @theory_in_motion @dralyxbarnett

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Trail Running Women Encore on Pregnancy and Postpartum Running and Recovery

Trail Running Women Encore on Pregnancy and Postpartum Running and Recovery

Coaches on the run meets Trail Running Women Encore! We talk all things pregnancy and running after giving birth today as well as some fun questions and lots of great tips! 1.I tried HARD to keep running when I was pregnant, but I was horribly sick for four months then my hips had widened and it hurt to run so I just walked. I felt SO bad about myself, like if I were a real ultra runner I would just keep running through pregnancy, why wasn't I tough enough to keep running?Honestly the guilt was more internal than external. I felt like such a failure bc I'd always had that cool pregnant runner chick in my head. And I get a little down on myself when I see other women successfully run through pregnancy. 2. I would love to hear some stories from women on how they handled the mental mind f@ck of body image issues/changes and slowing down during pregnancy! Also coming back running and hard speed workouts after pregnancy. 3.Usually running plans have a base amount of years of experience recommended before venturing into the distance, or a base amount of time without being injured. What about if you took a break because of pregnancy or being postpartum? Do you start back at being a newby with 0 years, or place yourself in the recently injured crew? Can you pontificate on how you guide your clients, or make decisions yourself on where to start yourself after birth? Find us on online: www.ruggedconditioning.com www.alyssaclarkruns.com www.dralyxluckbarnett.com www.hawaiimountainrunning.com Instagram: @hilsport55 @coachesontherunpodcast @theory_in_motion @dralyxbarnett

Brooke Torres: Paving the Way for Running Entrepeneurs

Brooke Torres: Paving the Way for Running Entrepeneurs

Brooke Torres CEO & Founder Hilma: Personalized Fit Running Shoes for Women Going Places What inspired you to create a female running shoe line? Talk us thru the process from the dream all the way to hitting retail shelves, what has that journey been like? Is your shoe completely customized or how does that work? Who are you as a runner? How did you get into it? What is your goal with Hilma? What do you see the outdoor industry is missing in terms or gear or space for others? How can we improve it? What future goals or plans do you have? Fun Qs Go for a run or a beer with anyone? Travel anywhere, budget and covid not a concern? Favorite post race meal? Find us on online: www.join-hilma.com www.alyssaclarkruns.com www.dralyxluckbarnett.com www.hawaiimountainrunning.com Instagram: @brookektorres @coachesontherunpodcast @theory_in_motion @dralyxbarnett

Gina Santinello: Fueling For the Long Run

Gina Santinello: Fueling For the Long Run

Gina Santaniello What is your background in fitness and how did you decide to become a nutritionist? What is the difference between a nutritionist and a dietician? What should people look for when they are hiring one over the other? What are the most common mistakes you see people make in their nutrition? What do you see as the most detrimental fad diet or trend out in the world? Nutrition for endurance vs lifting What are some small changes people can make in their nutrition choices everyday? What are your future athletic goals right now? Bucket List Race or event? Do a workout or coach nutrition with anyone ? Favorite meal? Find us on online: www.alyssaclarkruns.com www.dralyxluckbarnett.com www.hawaiimountainrunning.com Instagram: @nutrition_with_gina @coachesontherunpodcast @theory_in_motion @dralyxbarnett

Ali Feller: Coaches on the Run Meets Ali on the run

Ali Feller: Coaches on the Run Meets Ali on the run

Ali on the run How did you become a runner? How do you juggle having a balance with both having a hobby and a career as a “runner”? What are things you do that people may not realize are your interests? You started as a blogger before podcasting? If you could only have one medium writing or speaking to continue with which would your choose and why? Crohn’s disease and race nutrition, how do you balance that? What are some of your most memorable tips from your guests? What are you currently training for/big future goals you have? How has motherhood changed your relationship with running?? Fun ?s Bucket List Race or place Go on a run or interview with anyone ? What alcohol are you drinking these days? Favorite treat meal? Find us on online: https://aliontherunblog.com/ www.alyssaclarkruns.com www.dralyxluckbarnett.com www.hawaiimountainrunning.com Instagram: @aliontherun1 @coachesontherunpodcast @theory_in_motion @dralyxbarnett

Anna Albrecht: Seeing the World on Two Feet

Anna Albrecht: Seeing the World on Two Feet

Anna Albrecht How did you get into ultrarunning and what’s your sporting background ? What inspired you to become a personal trainer? First 50k ultra, tips and takeaways for training What did you do all last summer/fall? How did this impact your running and training? What was your most recent adventure, you say the last 20 miles were the hardest you’ve ever taken on, why? Can you walk us through this? What are your future plans? Will you pursue ultra running at a more professional level? Fast and short or slow and long ? Fun ?s Bucket List Race or place Go on a run or have a beer with anyone ? What alcohol are you drinking these days? Favorite treat meal? Find us on online: www.alyssaclarkruns.com www.dralyxluckbarnett.com www.hawaiimountainrunning.com Instagram: @annahadabigday @coachesontherunpodcast @theory_in_motion @dralyxbarnett

Ariana Scalfo: All Around Athlete and Coach

Ariana Scalfo: All Around Athlete and Coach

Ariana Scalfo- runner with a goal of being good at “all of it” and full time nutrition coach & personal trainer How did you get into running ? And how did you become a full time online fitness coach? Congrats on your win at the Run the Rose 11 miler last week. Do you see yourself doing more trail races and longer more ultra distances ? Or do you prefer the short and fast intensity? How to know if you’re in a healthy place to start a training cycle ? How to find a coach who’s both mentally healthy, and educated to guide you? What to watch out for in a world of online coaches ? What is your background in nutrition? What are the most common mistakes you see in nutrition for endurance athletes? Should athletes diversify and focus on multiple things at once? Is strength training essential? How do you encourage people to go from setting goals to actually staying motivated long term? Fun Qs When did you go from dog mom to also being a cow mom? Go for a run or have a gluten free beer with anyone, who would it be? What motivated you for the first booty photo on the gram? And what’s the most embarrassing moon photo you’ve taken? Find us on online: www.alyssaclarkruns.com www.dralyxluckbarnett.com www.hawaiimountainrunning.com https://completehumanperformance.com/product/signature-services-package/ (https://completehumanperformance.com/product/signature-services-package/) Instagram: @coachesontherunpodcast @theory_in_motion @dralyxbarnett @running_peaches @completehumanperformance

Billy Barnett: Personal Challenge Over Competition

Billy Barnett: Personal Challenge Over Competition

How did you get into ultra running and what was your sporting background? What did you go to school for? What less common techniques have you tested that work and what haven’t? Why do you feel most runners get injured annually or burnout in a few years? I know you tend to grate against the need for competition as a healthy reason to run... why? What about high mileage vs low mileage? Speed vs slow percentage? And what does this training look like and why? Have you ever worked with a coach? What’s the favorite location you’ve traveled for a race or favorite location you’ve gone to run ? What been the hardest ultra or races you’ve think you’ve done? Do you learn more from a race “failure” than an easy win? What are your favorite educational resources for runners self coaching? What’s currently on your Spotify playlist ? Do you play any musical instruments? Do you listen to music when running?? Fun ?s Bucket List Race or place Go on a run with anyone ? Favorite treat meal If you had an indulgence of the adult nature what would it be? Find us on online: www.alyssaclarkruns.com www.dralyxluckbarnett.com www.hawaiimountainrunning.com Instagram: @coachesontherunpodcast @theory_in_motion @dralyxbarnett

Aliphine Tuliamuk: Being A Role Model For Our Children

Aliphine Tuliamuk: Being A Role Model For Our Children

Aliphine Tuliamuk Aliphine is a new mother, professional runner for NazElite and most recently, the 2020 Olympic Trials Marathon winner and will be headed to Japan this year to compete for gold. We had the chance to sit down with her and ask her about: 1. How is the transition from being a new mom back into training again going? 2. Has there been any surprises about being a mom you didn’t expect? 3.What are aspects of your training that people may not think about, outside of the obvious miles and speed work.. ? 4.How do you think having a child will change your perspective going into a race? 5.How have you dealt mentally with the changes in the dates of the Olympics and life in general? How has your motivation changed? Use promo code: COTR21 for 20% off your purchase at XOSKIN https://www.xoskin.us/ Find us on online: www.alyssaclarkruns.com www.dralyxluckbarnett.com www.hawaiimountainrunning.com https://www.xoskin.us/ Instagram: @coachesontherunpodcast @theory_in_motion @dralyxbarnett @aliphine @xoskinusa

Rachel Lotz: Tapping Into Your Mental Strength

Rachel Lotz: Tapping Into Your Mental Strength

Rachel Lotz is a badass OCR and GoRuck athlete who has dominated the field. She has many firsts in the GoRuck world and shares with us how she has mentally and physically prepared to take on these unique challenges. We asked her the following questions: What got you into ocr/rucking events? What do you say to someone who wants to try a new sport but feels intimidated by the beginning of it all and meeting a new crowd? How did you train for something like pre-selection? What was pre-selection like? And how did you train your mental game? What’s your day to day training like? How was it teaming up with another female to win the team event? What did you feel after selection and deal with that failure? Reframing failure? How did you get such a strong identity of self? What do you think about separating genders in events like this? Fun Questions: Dream race or travel location? Favorite post event meal? Use promo code: COTR21 for 20% off your purchase at XOSKIN https://www.xoskin.us/ Find us on online: www.alyssaclarkruns.com www.dralyxluckbarnett.com www.hawaiimountainrunning.com Instagram: @coachesontherunpodcast @theory_in_motion @dralyxbarnett @raaych_

Top Lessons from Guests with Hilary Spires (TRW Podcast)

Top Lessons from Guests with Hilary Spires (TRW Podcast)

Top 5 Guest Takeaways with Hilary and the TRW Podcast We chat today with Hilary Spires from the Trail Runner Women podcast. Our conversation today is about each of our top 5 takeaways from our guests. Hilary’s Top Takeaways Nobody else cares how fast you run You can always improve This is something we can do and enjoy in our 70s You can be super nice and super competitive at the same time (Meredith) Alyssa’s Top 5 Takeaways Disordered Eating is unbelievably prevalent and problematic in this world Consistency is the key Running isn’t therapy, therapy is therapy Michelle Obama is Queen Alyx’s Top Takeaways Women and POC don’t feel safe the America Injuries happen when people push too hard People care more about the stories of people overcoming struggles and living normal lives than they do people running fast. So keep running, you inspire more people than you realize. Everyone has value, usually I gain the most value from the person you’d least expect. Check out Trail Runner Women Podcast on All Major Podcast Platforms! Find us on online: https://ruggedconditioning.com/ www.alyssaclarkruns.com www.dralyxluckbarnett.com Instagram: @coachesontherunpodcast @theory_in_motion @dralyxbarnett @hilsport55

Lacy Shea Healey: Mitigating Small Traumas For A Healthy Life

Lacy Shea Healey: Mitigating Small Traumas For A Healthy Life

Lacy Healey What is your journey through running and coming out of it? What changed your mindset with moving from run coaching to more lifestyle coaching ? How did you realize your health was in danger and how did you save it? How can you recognize it and how do you prevent it? What is your experience now with REDs ? What are warning signs for you to tell a client to rest? Are there ways to combat overtraining without stopping fully? Are we trending in a negative direction of overdoing it? When should someone hire a coach? What’s the biggest mental barrier you see people have as a coach? How to handle inflammation and why is it a problem? Fun Q's Bucket list race or adventure? Coaching or training with someone special? Favorite holiday treat? Favorite unexpected thing about being a mama to special needs girls? Find us on online: https://mycoachlacy.com/optin www.alyssaclarkruns.com www.dralyxluckbarnett.com www.hawaiimountainrunning.com Instagram: @coachesontherunpodcast @theory_in_motion @dralyxbarnett @mycoachlacy

Anthony Kunkel: Optimizing Performance and Recovery

Anthony Kunkel: Optimizing Performance and Recovery

Anthony Kunkel How did you get into ultra running? You’re a bit of a science nerd, what supplemental products and nutritional supplements are you currently using? What’s your sweet spot racing distance ? Do you think speed or distance is harder for you? And why?? What are some of your main training staples in preparing for an A race? What about recovery tips? Why are you on Big Island? What are your future goals and aspirations? Fun Qs Bucket List Race or place Favorite post race meal I know you don’t drink, so if you had an indulgence of the adult nature what would it be? Go on a run with anyone ? Find us on online: www.alyssaclarkruns.com www.dralyxluckbarnett.com www.hawaiimountainrunning.com Instagram: @coachesontherunpodcast @theory_in_motion @dralyxbarnett @anthonykunkel

Q&A with A&A Part 4

Q&A with A&A Part 4

Welcome to Part 4 of Q&A with A&A! Alyx answers: How’s pregnancy/ running coming? Is crew a necessity? How can you do without? What’s the cheapest/best tool for recovery? Most common mistake you see self coached runners making ? Alyssa answers: How do you deal with race uncertainty right now? How are you dealing with it for clients? I heard you recently got into a race, what race is that, and what does your training look like? Benefits of rest days? Downhill and Uphill running tips? Find us on online: www.alyssaclarkruns.com www.dralyxluckbarnett.com www.hawaiimountainrunning.com Instagram: @coachesontherunpodcast @theory_in_motion @dralyxbarnett

Chloe Maleski: The Mind is Your Greatest Tool

Chloe Maleski: The Mind is Your Greatest Tool

Chloe Maleski Mindset Coach Running at Duke, to killing mud races and slaying marathons, walk us thru that... How did you decide you wanted to coach? Why should runners strength train? And what should those movements look like or be? Why does everyone do body weight only and why is that wrong? How do you deal with “not looking like a runner” Walk us thru your blazing fast first marathon, training with low mileage? How long does building a run base take? Minimal amount of running you think is needed to maintain run fitness? What started your gratitude practice and how has that changed you? You got your masters this week, so educate us please on how mental preparation is important for runners and how to up your mental game for a race? How have you coped with 2020 and what advice do you have for people who are struggling to stay motivate ? Fun Q? Run or race anywhere? Go for a run or strength train with someone, who would it be? Favorite post race or workout meal? Dream travel location Find us on online: www.alyssaclarkruns.com www.dralyxluckbarnett.com www.hawaiimountainrunning.com Instagram: @coachesontherunpodcast @theory_in_motion @dralyxbarnett @chloe_maleski

Trail Runner Women: Alyx Barnett Feature

Trail Runner Women: Alyx Barnett Feature

Alyx joins the Trail Runner Women podcast for a special episode! Find us on online: www.alyssaclarkruns.com www.dralyxluckbarnett.com www.hawaiimountainrunning.com https://ruggedconditioning.com/trailrunningwomen-podcast Instagram: @coachesontherunpodcast @theory_in_motion @dralyxbarnett @hilsport55

Chris Ward: Bigfoot on the Run

Chris Ward: Bigfoot on the Run

Chris aka Like a Bigfoot Caleb asks - Are you a believer of the Bigfoot? How did you get into running/ ultras? Tips for people balancing work/family/ ultra training ? What sparked the yoga streak? What have you learned from doing ultras? What inspired you to start a podcast? What is one of your most memorable guests? Fun Qs Bucket List Race Favorite post race meal Favorite drink Go on a run or interview one person Find us on online: www.alyssaclarkruns.com www.dralyxluckbarnett.com www.hawaiimountainrunning.com http://likeabigfoot.com ( http://likeabigfoot.com) Instagram: @coachesontherunpodcast @theory_in_motion @dralyxbarnett @likeabigfoot

Dr Kirstin Lauritzen: A Functional Approach to Health

Dr Kirstin Lauritzen: A Functional Approach to Health

Dr. Kirstin Lauritzen is a Functional Medicine Practitioner in Wilsonville, Oregon. Her doctorate is in Chiropractic and she holds a Masters in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine. She is the founder of NW functional Medicine - a health care clinic that incorporates massage, Chiropractic, Rehab and Functional Medicine. She is also the founder of DrKirstin.com where she shares current research, articles and recipes to encourage and inspire athletes to go further with their performance and health. Dr K specializes in helping female athletes fix and prevent nutrient deficiencies so they can optimize their performance, longevity in their sport, reduce risk of injury and promote a healthy body. What got you Interested in and started in specifically athletic wellness? What key components of nutrition are most crucial for athlete? What common nutrient deficiencies do you see in athletes and how can they combat them ? How would you help someone with IBS or a problematic gut or food limitations? Nicole asks - how can plant based and female athletes ensure long term bone health? Kevin asks - If people have limited time to prepare meals and shop for groceries, how can they best prioritize? Fueling for sensitive stomachs and bonking at mile 20? Should I run & walk? Fun Qs Bucket List Race ? Train with anyone in the world alive or dead? Favorite post long run or race meal? Find us on online: www.alyssaclarkruns.com www.dralyxluckbarnett.com www.hawaiimountainrunning.com www.drkirstin.com Instagram: @coachesontherunpodcast @theory_in_motion @dralyxbarnett @drkirstin

Jordan Daniel: Heart Running

Jordan Daniel: Heart Running

Jordan Marie Daniel How did you become a professional athlete and started in ultra running? What is a prayer run and what experiences have you had with them? What is heart work? How can people use Running as a vehicle for more difficult conversations and movements? What is your mental state during a prayer run? How have you seen companies changing with 2020? And how can they actually make forward progress? How has COVID impacted your running and your community? How did you become a fourth generation runner & leader in multiple communities? How did it feel to be on the cover of trail runner mag and runners world? How can we make the ultra running community more open and diverse? Fun Qs Run or race anywhere? Go for a run with someone, who would it be? Find us on online: www.alyssaclarkruns.com www.dralyxluckbarnett.com www.hawaiimountainrunning.com www.jordanmariedaniel.com Instagram: @coachesontherunpodcast @theory_in_motion @dralyxbarnett @nativein_la

Ultra Running Q&A with A&A #3

Ultra Running Q&A with A&A #3

Alyssa and Alyx answer Qs Alyx answers Micro naps? Naps at all? When and why? Difference of road and trail fueling Also the “unmentionable” topics that nobody really wants to have all that much but necessary information regardless. Periods, pooping, chafing, etc. - Jessi Alyssa answers Knee pain at longer distances ? Drop bag essentials? Elevation training and how to get better at climbing when you live in flats? Fun ?s Should sex count as cross training ? Beer or wine or hard liquor and why ? Find us on online: www.alyssaclarkruns.com www.dralyxluckbarnett.com www.hawaiimountainrunning.com Instagram: @coachesontherunpodcast @theory_in_motion @dralyxbarnett

Malory Peterson: Changing the Conversations

Malory Peterson: Changing the Conversations

Malory lives in Bozeman, MT and is studying sexual health at the University of Montana. She is an avid trail runner and mountain explorer, community builder and beer lover. We chatted with Malory about the following topics: Sex & running and the effects of it Speed work for an ultra do you Or why not ? Foot care & blister prevention / worst blister stories Women’s relationship with body image in sport Coping with the pressure of a specific race outcome Building and finding Community Fun ?s Any bucket list adventure ever Favorite run beers and why Weird winter sports Sex or a run or a beer with anyone famous or otherwise and why Find us on online: www.alyssaclarkruns.com www.dralyxluckbarnett.com www.hawaiimountainrunning.com Instagram: @coachesontherunpodcast @theory_in_motion @dralyxbarnett @malorykaye.run.fly