Train Like A Mother

Training + Racing Q + A with Running Coach Amanda Loudin, September 2021

Among other things, Coach Amanda Loudin talks through: —How to recover after a marathon; —How to handle an impending stomach bug days before your race–and come up with plan B; —And how to pace yourself—and set appropriate goals—for your first marathon. (Wahoo!)

Ultra Running Q + A with Coach Christy Scott, September 2021

Among other things, Ultra Running Coach Christy talks through: —What to carry in your pack on race day; —How to handle a positive COVID test while training; and —Best practices for wet feet while trail running.

Heart + Sole Q + A with Coach Jennifer Harrison: September 2021

Among other things, Coach Jen of the Train Like a Mother Heart + Sole programs talks through: —how to deal with a sore throat (or other speedbump) days before a race; —how to break up the marathon into doable chunks —and how to manage your energy along the way; and —why it's important to remember that underneath all the hot, sweaty fatigue you've accumulated this summer is serious fitness!

Ultra Running Q + A With Coach Christy Scott, April 2021

Among other topics, Christy Scott, Coach of the Ultra Programs in the Train Like a Mother Club, talks to her athletes and gives advice on opting for elevation vs. distance on long training runs; how to work a backpacking trip into an ultra training cycle; whether or not to use trekking poles; and regulating your racing prior to your goal ultra.

Heart + Sole Q + A with Coaches Liz Waterstraat and Jen Harrison: April 2021

As we begin to get back to in-person racing, Coaches Jen + Liz talk through pacing for the half marathon and marathon, as well as converting heart rate zones from the run to the bike, and how to fuel properly for a longer event.