The Coach Amy and Coach Liz Show
With their combined thirty years of coaching and seven decades of competing in endurance sports, Coaches Amy and Liz offer valuable insights and advice for athletes at all levels, from those seeking personal achievements to those aiming for age group placements or race qualifications. Along with Coach Amy's experience as a physical therapist treating injured runners and triathletes, this duo shares a unique perspective on running and tri-sport. Liz and Amy make their discussions enjoyable and enlightening by sharing personal experiences as they explain training fundamentals to promote a positive and healthy experience for endurance athletes.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 17 minutes
- Episodes
- 88
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
What to know about Running Cadence
Amy talks about what run cadence is, how to track it and why we should pay attention to it. Listen at www.thecoachamyandcoachlizshow.com or wherever you get your podcast. Thanks so much for listeni…
Why Triathletes Should Consider Strokes Beyond Freestyle
Liz talks about the benefits of improving balance and joint mobility by trying non-free strokes in the pool. Listen at www.thecoachamyandcoachlizshow.com or wherever you get your podcast. Thanks so m…
Importance of a Positive Mindset when Aging in Endurance Sport
Amy talks about the importance of a positive mindset when aging and how that helps our physical performance. Listen at www.thecoachamyandcoachlizshow.com or wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks so…
Should Triathletes use a Kickboard for Kick Sets in Swimming?
A kickboard has advantages and disadvantages for triathletes. Listen to find out what those are and how to decide what’s best for you at www.thecoachamyandcoachlizshow.com or wherever you get your po…
Got Hip Pain with Running? It Might be your Feet and Ankles!
Amy explains how the feet and ankles impact the knees and hips. Listen at www.thecoachamyandcoachlizshow.com or wherever you get your podcasts! Thanks so much for listening.
How to Prepare for Riding Outside After a Long Winter Inside
Returning to the road after a winter of inside riding can be risky if you aren’t prepared. Listened to find out how you can prepare your brain and body for outside riding even while on your indoor t…
How, Why and When Runners Should Work on Ground Contact Time
Ground contact time impacts everything in running from efficiency to injury. Listen to find out what is ground contact time, how to measure it, and when it may need improving. Listen at www.thecoac…
When is it Appropriate to Skip a Workout?
We all have times where we aren’t sure if we should proceed with a training session or even a race. Listen to find out when it’s ok to push through and when it’s better to opt out. Listen at www.the…
When & Why Triathletes Should Consider Flip Turns in Swimming
Flip Turns are controversial in triathlon swimming but if we think of them not as a skill but as a tool to build fitness the conversation changes. Listen to find out when and why triathletes should …
Cardio v.s. Strength Training in Running: Why you Need Both
The musculoskeletal system develops at a different rate than the cardio system for running. Understanding this and how to manage your run progression will help prevent injury and improve performance…
Cardiovascular v.s. Muscular Fitness in the Sport of Triathlon
For triathlon, we must build both cardiovascular and muscular fitness. Swimming, biking, and running each require sport specific workloads to build fitness. Listen to find out more at www.thecoacham…
Impact of Iron Deficiency on Endurance Athletes
Iron deficiency in endurance athletes impacts our ability to handle training load, adapt to training stress, and recover for our next sessions. Find out the many ways we actually “lose” iron during …
Making the Leap from Technique Work to Speed Work in Swimming
Once we have descent freestyle form, introducing speed and strength is an important next step. Listen to find out how to do that effectively and what to expect as you get faster in the water. Listen…
Did you know Eyes Play an Important Role in Running Efficiency?
Where your gaze goes, your head and body follow. Find out in this quick episode where you should be looking when you run and why it matters! Listen at www.thecoachamyandcoachlizshow.com or wherever…
Why is Ankle Mobility Important in Freestyle Kicking?
Ankle flexibility impacts our ability to point our toes. And, the ability to point our toes is critical to developing a powerful freestyle kick. Listen to find out why at www.thecoachamyandcoachliz…
Steps to Take when you Sustain a Sudden or Fresh Injury
Runners almost inevitably deal with injuries. In this cast, Amy covers the critical steps to take in the first 72 hours of an acute injury that does not require a trip to the emergency room. Listen…
Are Fancy High Tech Swim Goggles worth the Investment?
Amidst the endless kinds of goggles available today, there are now ones that display your pace in real time in the goggle lens. Are they worth the investment? It depends. Find out more at www.thec…
What is a Race Plan & Why Do Endurance Athletes Need One?
Race plans are one of the most effective things athletes can do to help them get the most out of their race day. Listen to find out why and how to make a race plan at www.thecoachamyandcoachlizshow.…
Why the Big Toe is Important in Running
The big toe plays an exceptionally important role in our run gait. It helps control the foot and impacts how effectively our gluts produce the power that moves us forward. Listen to find out more a…
The Freestyle Catch: What it is & Why it Matters for Swimming Speed
The catch is a small but critical part of an effective freestyle pull. It’s also one of the most common places mistakes lurk. Find out what it is and why it matters in this latest episode. Listen a…