45 episodes
The Coach Amy and Coach Liz Show Amy Parkerson-Mitchell and Liz Weidling
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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.
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Caffeine Aids Performance in Endurance Sport (just don’t poop your pants!)
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 key to getting the most out of caffeine and not doing more harm than good. Listen at thecoachamyandcoachlizshow.com or wherever you get your podcast. Thank you for listening!!
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Cornering on the Bike without Smashing your Legs & SLD for Smooth Pedaling
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 Leg Drills develop pedal efficiency and why that matters. Listen at thecoachamyandcoachlizshow.com or wherever you get your podcast. Thanks for listening!!
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STOP STRETCHING! Research shows better alternatives for performance and injury prevention.
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. Find out why and learn what alternatives to use to stay moving and as well as perform. Listen at thecoachamyandcoachlizshow.com or wherever you get your podcast. Thank you for listening!!
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Getting the Ghosts out of the Machine: Brain Training for Athletes
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 get your podcasts. Thanks for much for listening!
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Are Endurance Athletes Heart Healthy
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 themselves with their doctor. In our very first podcast interview, endurance athlete, Pat Ross, shares his story of how he discovered his own heart issues and how he's adapted his training and goals. Listen at thecoachamyandcoachlizshow.com or wherever you get your podcast. Thanks so much for listening!!
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The Triathlon Red Zone (and we don’t mean heart rate!)
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 run and can cripple our race. Listen at www.coachamyandcoachlizshow.com or wherever you get your podcast. Thanks so much for listening!