The Coach Amy and Coach Liz Show

May 29 2024
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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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Getting the Ghosts out of the Machine: Brain Training for Athletes

May 29 2024 23 mins  
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!

Are Endurance Athletes Heart Healthy?

May 22 2024 26 mins  
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 a

The Triathlon Red Zone (and we don’t mean heart rate!)

May 15 2024 12 mins  
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!

What the Hill!? Bike & Run Form Tips for Going Up AND Down Hill

May 08 2024 36 mins  
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 podcast. Thanks so much for listening!!

Why Heart Rate is a Useful Metric for Triathlon

May 01 2024 24 mins  
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 metric for keeping ourselves in check so we make good choices about how hard we push. To listen, visit thecoachamyandcoachlizshow.com or wherever you get your podcast. Thanks for listenin

Blood Flow Restriction Training Benefits for Endurance Athletes

Apr 24 2024 19 mins  
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 body's recovery response improving strength, aerobic capacity, and muscle repair. Listen at thecoachamyandcoachlizshow.com or wherever you get your podcast. Thanks for listening!

Foam Rolling for BOTH Muscle and Fascia Tightness

Apr 17 2024 22 mins  
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 thecoachamyandcoachlizshow.com or wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for listening!

Even Racing “just for fun” Requires some Preparation

Apr 10 2024 21 mins  
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 podcasts. Thanks for listening!

Importance of Breathing Pattern in Endurance Sport

Apr 03 2024 24 mins  

How to Kick for Triathlon Success

Mar 27 2024 37 mins  
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 and watch videos that include training drills.