Episode 147: Therese Haiss on Navigating Transitions, LGBTQ+ Athletes, and Coaching

More about Therese Haiss:

• Pronouns: she/her


• Ohio native (Cleveland area)


• LGBTQ+ community member


• OUTrun ambassador - platform helping with running inclusivity (focus on LGBTQ+ support)


• Mental health and LGBTQ+ advocate


• Collegiate and professional runner (University of Arkansas, Golden Coast Track Club)

Topics we discuss with Therese include:

1. Recent life updates and 2020 as a whole


2. How she got started in running


3. Her experience transferring in college to Arkansas in a big team environment versus a smaller school


4. Realities of professional running
   
   
   
   1. Challenges with injury, finding identity outside of sport
   
   
   
   


5. Big life transitions, including a move from San Diego to Ohio, leaving professional running, and starting a new coaching career


6. Out Run and LGBTQ+ advocacy


7. Challenges with comparison and body image


8. What being a Strong Runner Chick means to her

Connect with Therese on social media (instagram):

@therese_haiss

@coach_haiss

Out Run:

Outrunning.com

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