The Coach Amy and Coach Liz Show

The difference between clock intervals vs rest intervals in swimming can be the difference between plateauing and breaking through to your next level of swimming. Find out what these are and why the matter at www.thecoachamyandcoachlizshow.com or wherever you get your podcast. Thanks so much for listening!

Landing on the heel vs mid-foot is a topic of hot debate among runners but it's not actually the part of the run plant that matters. What matters is where our foot is landing in relation to our base of support (our pelvis). Listen at www.coachamyandcoachlizshow.com or wherever you get your podcasts to find out more! Thanks so much for listening.

Amy talks about her experience at Liz's sports psychology clinic that she hosted for her athletes with an Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapist. What's IFS? Listen to find out about this amazing method of therapy and how we can use to manage the many thoughts running through our head to help manage life and performance. Listen at www.thecoachamyandcoachlizshow.com or wherever you get your podcas...

Over time, workout clothes and shoes sometimes accumulate a stink needs a bit of extra help being removed. Find out how-to tips by listening at www.thecoachamyandcoachlizshow.com or wherever you get your podcast. Thanks for listening!

Swimmer's shoulder is a painful issue many swimmers and triathletes deal with. It's can be a semi chronic issue for some and new research is showing a connection between shoulder pain and leg strength. Amy explains it all AND what we can do to fix - or even better - prevent shoulder pain in swimming. Listen at www.thecoachamyandcoachlizshow.com or wherever you get your podcasts! Thanks so much for...

Preloading hydration in the days heading into a race is important but getting an IV Infusion isn't the best way to do that - listen to find out why and learn what IS the best way to preload! Listen at www.thecoachamyandcoachlizshow.com or wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks so much for listening.

Liz explains what the "FTP" is on the bike and how to use it to improve training. Listen at www.thecoachamyandcoachlizshow.com or wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks so much for listening.

Why did we see Olypmic athletes slapping their arms and legs in Paris? Listen to find out how this activates mechanoreceptors in the skin and improves muscle firing! Listen at www.thecoachamyandcoachlizshow.com or wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks so much for listening!

Find out what scuffs on the bottom of your run shoe indicate about your run form! Listen at thecoachamyandcoachlizshow.com or wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for listening!!

Liz talks about the language developing around "middle lane drinking" and Amy talks about how to smooth out your run gait to increase efficiency and why it's key to running better. Listen at www.thecoachamyandcoachlizshow.com or wherever you get your podcast. Thank you for listening!!

What: FREE Saturday walk / run + schwag & coffee at  Meadowbrook Park with Coach Amy’s run group, The Road Runners of KC. Liz and her Reds Tri Team will be there as well ; ) When: Saturday Sept 7th, 2024  Time : 6:45 arrive; 7 AM start  > Amy will be lead the run group. Liz will be at the coffee shop so come on over after you finish your run! RUN START LOCATION : Ru...

Just some fun highlights from week one of the Paris Olympics - lots of fun characters, life lessons, sportwo/manship, and a hell of a lot of hard work. Listen at www.thecoachamyandcoachlizshow.com or wherever you get your podcast. Thanks so much for listening!!

Bike Communication during triathlons is often forgotten but it could save your race! Listen at www.coachamyandcoachlizshow.com or wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks so much for listening!

This episode reveals the secret to the best warm-up exercise for running. To listen go to www.thecoachamyandcoachlizshow.com or wherever you get your podcasts! Thanks so much for listening.

While many of us may need more protein than we realize, it is possible to take too much. Additionally, there are health changes to watch for as you increase your protein intake such as dehydration and kidney stones. To find our more listen at thecoachamyandcoachlizshow.com or wherever you get your podcasts! Thanks so much for listening!!

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 explains what collagen is and why we need it. Listen at thecoachamyandcoachlizshow.com or wherever you get your podcasts! Thanks for listening!!

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 from the facts so you get the most out of what you're eating. Listen to learn more at www.thecoachamyandcoachlizshow.com or wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks so much for listening!!

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 are very important lessons all of us amateur athletes can learn from this. Listen at www.thecoahamyandcoachlizshow.com or wherever you get your podcast. Thanks so much for listening!!

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!!

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!!

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!!

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!

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...

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!

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!!