In this episode of Between Two Coaches, hosts Amanda and Nick take on Part of of their Reddit reactions. They explore various themes surrounding fitness, including body image issues faced by fitness professionals, coping strategies for race deferment, effective communication with personal trainers, and the dynamics of friendship in the context of marathon training. They emphasize the importance of understanding that fitness is not solely defined by appearance, the necessity of proper...

In this engaging conversation, Nick and Amanda go through and give their coach reactions to a bunch of reddit posts that have topics ranging from personal anecdotes about costumes and spooky experiences to discussions on health, wellness, and event planning. They talk about race experiences, exercising while on vacationm, running the NYC Marathon shirtless and how to handle carb loading properly. As they go through each reddit post they offer their insights and just react to the situtation...

In this episode of 'Between Two Coaches', Amanda and Nick share personal updates and race experiences, discussing the highs and lows of marathon training and racing. They delve into Amanda's recent marathon experience at the Steamtown Marathon, including pre-race anxiety and health concerns, as well as the challenges faced on race day. Nick talks about his experience with the Baltimore Marathon and his ghost running kit! The conversation highlights the importance of community in running,...

In this episode, Amanda, Nick, Carrie, and Cindy discuss the importance of mental skills coaching in athletics, emphasizing the need to coach the whole human. They explore the role of mental resilience, the significance of support systems for injured athletes, and the importance of celebrating milestones in athletic journeys. The conversation also touches on the journey of writing the book 'Rebound' and the various mantras that can help athletes maintain a positive mindset. Ultimately, they...

In this episode of Between Two Coaches, Coach Amanda and Coach Nick engage in a deep conversation with Dr. Lara Pence, a clinical psychologist specializing in working with athletes. They explore the concept of coaching the whole human, emphasizing the importance of understanding athletes beyond their performance metrics. Dr. Pence shares insights on the role of curiosity in coaching, the significance of building relationships with athletes, and the necessity of setting boundaries. The...

In this episode of Between Two Coaches, Coach Amanda and Coach Nick welcome running coach Mario Fraioli for Part 1 in their Series Called Coaching the Whole Human. In this discussion they talk about the evolution of coaching, the importance of communication, and the philosophy behind coaching the whole human. Mario shares his journey in the running world, the significance of building relationships with athletes, and how to navigate the complexities of coaching while maintaining a balance in...

In this episode, hosts Amanda and Nick welcome Dr. Leada Malek, a physical therapist, to discuss various aspects of physical therapy, injury prevention, and the mental and nutritional factors that influence recovery. They explore the importance of prehab, when to seek therapy, the mental challenges athletes face during injuries, and the significance of nutrition in healing. Additionally, they touch on the topic of youth sports and the risks of early specialization. The conversation concludes...

In this episode of Between Two Coaches, Amanda and Nick discuss various aspects of marathon training and things they can't believe other people don't do. They also share some personal updates Like Nick doing his first workout in 6 months, do some listener engagement with questions and reviews, and share some grievances surrounding the Boston Marathon. They emphasize the importance of proper fueling, tapering, and maintaining a balanced lifestyle while training for marathons. The conversation...

In this conversation, Coach Amanda and Coach Nick discuss their recent experiences and answer listener questions. They talk about Amanda's trip to Chicago for Brooks HypeFest and Nick's struggles with illness and training. They also share a grievance about influencers and pushing supplements as performance enhancers. In this conversation, Nick shares his personal journey with running and how it has been a constant in his life for the past 28 years. He talks about how running helped him feel a...

On this episode Coach Nick and Coach Amanda are joined by Dr. Stacy Sims, a female athlete performance physiologist, to discuss the physiological differences in training and nutrition for women, particularly during perimenopause. In this episode the three talk about how training, fueling and recovery needs are all different in women vs men especially when it comes to perimenopause and menopause. Dr. Sims and Coach Amanda emphasize the importance of lifting heavy weights for women, as estrogen...

In this conversation, the Coach Nick and Coach Amanda are joined by Leah Avery and Winnie Lizardo to discuss various topics related to physical therapy and recovery for Part 4 of the Need or Nah Series. They cover the effectiveness of recovery tools such as massage, compression boots, and Theragun, and also discuss the use of cold therapy and icing. They also highlight the dangers of overtraining and the importance of listening to your body. The episode concludes with the guests sharing their...

In this episode Coach Nick and Coach Amanda have guests Elisabeth Scott and Toni Kengor on for part 3 of the Need or Nah Series talking about all things running. The guests share how they have all met one another and share their experiences with running and then dive into a range of topics and whether they are Needs or Nahs in the running world. The topics range from carbon plates shoes and strava to ending runs on round numbers. The 4 coaches share experiences and laughs and tons of their...

Welcome to Part 2 of the Need/Nah Series all about Nutrition. Coach Nick and Coach Amanda are joined by Registered Dietitians Stevie Lyn Smith and Kylee Van Horn and they discuss various topics including the importance of getting your period for athletes, the risks of consuming raw milk, and the role of processed foods in an athlete's diet. They dive into nutrition and supplements and they talk about the importance of meeting carbohydrate needs, the misconception around processed foods, and...

In this episode, Coach Amanda and Coach Nick are joined by Matt Meyer and Maddie Myers to discuss various fitness topics in Part 1 of their Need or Nah series. They cover glute activation, mobility, lifting weights, Pilates, cycle syncing workouts, fasted workouts and contrast therapy. The group goes through each topic and gives a Need or Nah about whether it is required in the Fitness world and they joke and talk about each topic. Near the end of the episode Matt and Maddie answer some...

In this episode, the Nick and Amanda are joined by Stephanie Roth-Goldberg and discuss disordered behaviors, and dependency with exercise. Stephanie is a psychotherapist specializing in eating disorders among athletes. They explore the concept of exercise addiction and the difference between addiction and dependence. They highlight signs and symptoms of exercise addiction, such as prioritizing exercise over other aspects of life, severe discomfort with rest or recovery, and compensatory...

In this conversation, Nick and Amanda discuss various topics including remembering names, receiving listener love, and Amanda's grievances with Con Ed. In this conversation, Amanda and Nick discuss the concept of 'all in' exercise culture and its potential harm to mental and physical health. They highlight the obsession with exercise and the inability to find balance in life. They emphasize the importance of having activities and hobbies outside of exercise, as well as the need for rest and...

In this episode, Coach Amanda and Coach Nick are joined by special guest Justin Andreas. They discuss their recent activities, including trail running, long runs, and running in the rain. They also answer a listener question about packing a toothbrush for long runs. Coach Nick shares his grievance about run clubs being labeled as dating clubs, expressing concerns about objectification and creating an uncomfortable environment. Nick, Amanda and Justin discuss various topics related to ultra...

In this conversation, Nick and Amanda discuss various topics including communication, boundaries, vacations, watermelons, and garnering support from family for running and working out. They also share a listener review and answer a listener question. In this conversation, Nick and Amanda discuss five problems in the fitness coaching world. They talk about coaches who promote only one approach or modality, ego-driven coaching, trainers selling their own disordered relationship with food and...

Coach Nick and Coach Amanda discuss fitness as you age and some tips to stay in the game longer. The conversation covers various topics including Instagram fake news, fitness as you age, running experiences, movies, Olympic trials, and the trend of 'raw dogging' in running culture. In this episode, Amanda and Nick discuss the importance of adapting fitness routines as we age. They emphasize the need to listen to our bodies, fuel properly, and prioritize strength training. They also highlight...

In this episode, Coach Amanda and Coach Nick discuss various topics including the wellness identity epidemic, their thoughts on the Olympic trials and how they stay motivated. Additionally, they express their grievances about a New York Times article that suggests not asking guests to take off their shoes when entering a home. The conversation explores the Wellness Identity Epidemic, where content creators portray their lives as wellness and push it as the ideal way to live. They discuss how...

In this episode, Coach Amanda and Coach Nick are joined by sports dietitian and personal trainer Holley Samuel to discuss postpartum return to exercise and running. They address the misinformation and harmful influence of influencers who promote underfueling during workouts. Holley shares her personal experience of exercising throughout her pregnancy and the challenges she faced. The conversation highlights the need for more education and support for postpartum athletes. Holley Samuel shares...

In this episode, Amanda and Nick discuss Anxiety and Pressure in Athletics. They start by talking about Amanda's experience running the women's only New York City Mini 10K and Nick's long run. The hosts share listener love and answer a question about the Chicago Marathon. They also air their grievances about cottage cheese. The main theme of the episode is anxiety and pressure in athletics. They talk about how Anxiety and pressure can manifest in fitness and sports. They share their own...

In this episode, Coach Amanda shares her personal experience with an eating disorder and how it has informed her role as a coach. She emphasizes the importance of understanding that eating disorders have little to do with food or physical size and that the false narrative around them can prevent people from getting the help they need. The hosts also share listener love and answer a question about lessons they've learned in coaching. In this conversation, Amanda shares her personal journey...

In this episode, Coach Amanda and Coach Nick are joined by Vicky Sekely, co-host of the TrainSmartRunStrong podcast. They discuss the role of influencers in the fitness industry and the challenges of navigating social media as a coach. They highlight the prevalence of false claims and misleading information on social media, particularly among fitness influencers. They also discuss the importance of nuance and storytelling in conveying accurate information and debunking myths. The conversation...