The Coach Amy and Coach Liz Show

Amy breaks down what protein actually is (amino acids) and what amino acids the body makes naturally and where we need to get the amino acids our body does not make naturally. Additionally she explai…

There's a lot of hype around protein right now and with good reason - it's an essential building block for endurance athletes for many functions in our body. However, it's good to separate the hype f…

Swimmers at the Olympic Trials may go years without a PR or may miss qualifying for an event they previously won. The mindset needed manage this must be intentionally developed and nurtured. There …

Caffeine can aid performance in Endurance Sports due to its impact on the biochemistry of the brain and our perceived exertion among other reasons. The source, amount and timing of taking it in is k…

Corners, like hills, are a place we often go too hard on the bike which hurts our ability to run. Listen to learn how to manage corners so you can run off the bike. Additionally, learn how Single Le…

We've been told for decades stretching will help us stay injury free and improve performance. In truth, it can actually be increasing risk and leaving the muscles flat and unlikely to perform well. …

A preview to an upcoming Reds Mental Skills Clinic that will utilize the IFS modality to help athletes identify and manage mental pitfalls. Listen at thecoachamyandcoachlizshow.com or wherever you …

Endurance athletes are often assumed to be heart healthy but that's not always the case. It's important for athletes to know their family history, get regular screenings, and be an advocate for thems…

The 'Red Zone' is what Liz calls the end of the bike, T2, and the start of the run when athletes often lose focus on pacing and nutrition. The consequences of this show up on the last half of our ru…

Form going up and down hill on the bike and run can help you manage your effort so you can go stronger for longer! To listen, visit www.thecoachamyandcoachlizshow.com or wherever you get your podcas…

Triathlon is a sport unto itself - it’s not three different sports (who knew!?). For this reason, how we train is different than stand alone swimmers, bikers, or runners. Heart rate is a helpful me…

A Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) device is a physical therapy device that stimulates high intensity training without the same stress on the muscles, bones, tendons, and ligaments. It stimulates the bod…

The density of the foam roller as well as how we apply the pressure makes a big difference in how effectively we loosen those tight spots. To listen, rate, or reveiw please visit us a thecoachamyandc…

Doing races just for fun still requires some preparation to set ourselves up for success. To listen, rate, or reveiw please visit us a thecoachamyandcoachlizshow.com or wherever you get your podcast…

Coach Liz explains and answers Coach Amy’s many questions as to why the kick is important in triathlon and how to do it properly. Visit the landing page at thecoachamyandcoachlizshow.com to listen to…

With seriousness but a lot of humor, Coach Amy and Coach Liz discuss the issues that can arise in the “nether regions” with endurance cycling. Visit our landing page for show notes: thecoachamyandcoa…

Coaches Amy and Liz explain how mid-back rotation is responsible for improved stability and efficiency with running and how a lack of rotation can cause many running injuries. Show notes include two …

Coaches Liz and Amy chat about the potential risks associated with the impact of cycling on mid-back mobility and how it can lead to neck and shoulder injuries when combined with swimming. Visit our …

We share our first significant endurance sports injuries and how they impacted our future in sport. For show notes, visit our landing page:thecoachamyandcoachlizshow.com