Strides for Strength

In this episode, we dive into the unique challenges and demands that nurses face when it comes to balancing their nursing careers with their running goals.  With Coach Erin and Michaela being nurses …

Hey there, Strides for Strength fam! In this episode, Michaela and Erin, dive into all things New York City Marathon. We share our personal experiences and insights from running this iconic race in 2…

Today is an exciting episode! We have Claus-Henning Schulke, aka Bottle Claus, on the podcast. For those of you who don't know, Claus is an all-around amazing athlete and has been volunteering at the…

Welcome back to Hope and Brittani! Both of these ladies ran in the Chicago Marathon and today we have them on to unpack it all. I think we all agree there is nothing quite like the Chi Marathon - fro…

Come along as we unpack all things Chicago!

From our adventures traveling to get there, cheering on our athletes, and running a 5k (with a PR!), this trip was jam-packed. We also found our very own S…

Let's chat ALL THINGS CHICAGO!!

From traveling with snacks, to not letting your race day kit out of your sight (seriously, keep it all in your carryon!). We've both run this race before so we're usin…

How much sleep do you really need?

We're chatting with Shantha about all things sleep - Shantha is a board-certified behavioral sleep medicine specialist, and she shares her passion for helping people…

"We exist so that people can feel good, be active, and stay vibrant in their bodies over the long term."

Kat Sand is a member of the Upswell team at Upswell Studio in Denver and we are so excited to h…

"You have to be able to give yourself grace, whether it's hitting certain paces or having to adjust runs or adjust your schedule..." - Hope  

Hope is one of our very own athletes and we are pumped to …

We are so excited to welcome Lauren to the podcast! Lauren is a fellow nurse and describes herself as an everyday athlete. She recently started her own coaching business, Off The Trail Coaching and t…

As we sat here and prepared for this podcast we couldn't really decide on just one topic... So we decided we'd do a 'catch up' episode and share all the things and where we are at in this season! 

One…

Let's chat about something important when it comes to endurance athletes (and people in general)... gut health! We have Savannah on the pod today and she is a board-Certified Nurse Practitioner and a…

Today we are chatting with one of our incredible athletes, Alyssa! She shares with us her first half marathon experience and her running journey as a mom of 4, a wife, and an athlete.

It all started …

Today is an exciting day because we have Becky LaChance on the podcast. Becky is an ICU nurse at UCLA. She has also been a fitness and nutrition coach since 2018!

Becky shares with us the importance o…

This is our second episode in our three part series all about nutrition and today we are chatting with Cortney Berling, a registered dietitian and running coach!

She talks us through the importance of…

While physically training our bodies for a marathon is kind of a no-brainer, we sometimes forget about training with our nutrition! 

Today we have Kristin on to talk about carb loading and how she hel…

Are you listening to your body and responding to its needs? This process can be described as a season of self-trust. We tap into our body's intuition to make decisions and take action, and the cool t…

Are you finding joy in running and making it a personal space that is fulfilling and enjoyable? 

Today we have Saidee on the podcast, a recent nursing school graduate and first-time half marathon fini…

We are SO excited to have Amy aka @raceacrossthestates on the podcast today!

Amy shares her journey as a runner traveling to all 50 states and how running has been a life-changing experience for her. …

Are you ready for summer running?! 

Today we're chatting about the importance of being mindful of your body and mindset during summer running. Heat and humidity can increase your heart rate and exerti…