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.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 38 minutes
- Episodes
- 126
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
[ATHLETE] finding a training balance where your mindset matches your goals w/ Miguel
We are so excited to have one of our own athletes on the pod today!
Miguel shares his background as a runner, cyclist, and military intelligence officer, and emphasizes the integration of mind and bo…
Self-Healing Through Running w/ Maharri
Maharri is a breathwork and yoga practitioner who led a session during the Strides for Strength athlete retreat in St. Pete, Florida and we absolutely knew we had to have her on the podcast!
She shar…
NUTRITION for runners: simplified and without the overwhelm to stay FUELED for performance w/ Dina
Dina discusses common misconceptions about nutrition a…
Sports Psychology: Understanding Mind, Body and Performance w/ Lauren McGauley
We recently had Lauren on one of our athlete calls and the feedback was so good we knew we had to have her on the podcast!
Lauren is a licensed sports psychotherapist and coach and she shares insights…
Uncovering the Power of EASY Running!
There is a huge importance behind understanding the purpose and intention behind different types of runs to maximize performance and training benefits.
Today we're chatting about the different types o…
[ATHLETE] Balancing your passions w/ Brittani
Today we have one of our very own athletes on the podcast! Brittani is a marketer working in Wisconsin and she shares with us how she has incorporated running into her life.
She combines her love for …
From Non-Runner to Marathoner w/ Mike
You are going to love this episode with Mike, a 41 year-old vice president of supply chain and a dedicated runner!
Mike shares his journey of going from not running at all to trying to lose weight an…
RACE DAY TIPS to prepare for Spring Race Season!
Today we're chatting all things race day! From tips and tricks, such as utilizing a coach and researching logistical details, to the importance of saving energy for the race itself.
Of course there is…
Hormone Health, Cycle Syncing & the importance of STRENGTH training for female athletes w/ Jessie Lockhart
Today we have Jessie on the podcast! She is a certified personal trainer and holistic fitness coach and we chat all about supporting yourself through your menstrual cycle and increasing your physical…
[ATHLETE] An Everyday Runner's Journey w/ Makenzie
We are so excited to have Makenzie on the podcast today! She shares her experience with running as a way to control something during a difficult time in her life and the amount of physical and mental…
TIPS for BUMP RUNNERS, postpartum running & pelvic floor health w/ Christine Nichols
Today we are chatting with Christine, co-founder of Relentless Runners and a certified run coach, about the benefits of working out and running while pregnant.
We cover the myth that pregnant women s…
World Marathon Challenge FINISHER w/ Michael Gabriel
Today we are SO excited to have Michael Gabriel on the podcast! Michael was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia and is a tech professional who stumbled into running and costuming while running.
He wa…
[ATHLETE] w/ Amelia on her Journey from Couch to 5K to running her first half marathon
Today we are chatting with one of our very own athletes, Amelia! She is a full-time ER nurse, a new wife, dog and cat mom, and loves a good true crime podcast.
Amelia and Coach Erin met as ER nurses a…
Strides For Strength 2023 Retreat Recap
Today we're recapping the very first Strides For Strength retreat that we just hosted, and let's just say, it exceeded all our expectations!
From the very moment we arrived, everything was perfect and…
Coming Back Post Injury w/ Toni
Toni is a fellow Running Coach and a wealth of knowledge! Transitioning from a college athlete playing soccer, she tore her ACL and was looking for what could be next. Running was not on her radar bu…
Q&A w/ Coach Michaela & Erin
Ready for us to dish on all the Q&A's that you have, or maybe didn't even realize you had?!
Q. How'd we get started running?
A. Erin - Dated into a family of runners - yep I was that meme that people t…
[ATHLETE] w/ Tyler Hanke-Diego on going from non runner to Triple Peach Finisher
In this weeks episode we chat with Tyler, one of Coach Erins athletes! Tyler came to Erin with no running background (excluding some OrangeTheory here and there) and now he is an Atlanta Track Club P…
Setting 2023 goals on the run & beyond
With the turn of the calendar you might be looking at 2023 and wondering what goals do you set? What races do you sign up for? How do you keep making forward progress without losing momentum? What th…
Post marathon blues, fall race reflection & off season training w/ Mich & Erin
In todays episode we want to have an honest conversation about NORMALIZING the come down feelings after running a marathon, as some would call it, the 'post marathon blues'. Whether you crushed your …
YOU CAN do 26.2, TOO w/ the Marathon Whisperer aka Denise Sauriol
If you are on the fence about signing up for your first marathon you will leave todays episode with the BELIEF that you CAN. Denise approaches the marathon distance in such a practical way. Skip the …