If you work with gen pop clients or runners that are struggling with nagging aches and pains, then this episode is a must-listen. Dr. Michelle Boland is a certified strength and conditioning coach with distinction and owner of Michelle Boland Training, LLC. Michelle was previously the Director of Education at a private training facility and has several years experience as a Strength and Conditioning Coach for a D1 collegiate institution. Michelle specializes in movement biomechanics, athletic development, and improving fitness while addressing nagging pain or injuries that may be limiting performance. And in this episode, I think there’s some great discussion about how to help these clients the most when it comes to writing their programs and training them in the gym.   When they walk in – BOOM! – they should feel like a part of the community. – Michelle Boland   This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast: * A little bit about Michelle and what she’s been up to since the last time she was on the show. * Michelle tries to help me understand her passion for running (which I tend to loathe) * The biggest gaps she sees when training runners, and how we can address those in the weight room. * Why focusing on foot contacts is such a critical piece of the puzzle for runners. * Michelle’s thoughts on moving from coach to client after working with Dan Sanzo. * Why EVERY COACH should put themselves in an environment where they are being coached. * The biggest lessons Michelle has learned training gen pop clients. * What she wishes she knew when she was training clients 5-10 years ago. * Thinking forward, how Michelle wants to grow and evolve over the next 5-10 years. * Thoughts on her “Can You See the Difference” IG posts, and why they’re so helpful to both coaches and clients alike. * A really fun lightning round where we talk about Coach Mike Boyle, favorite runs of 2023, and running goals for 2024.     Connect with Michelle: * Michelle’s Instagram * More Train, Less Pain Podcast   Related Content: * Building a Principles-Based Approach to Training with Michelle Boland * Michelle Boland on Resets, Asymmetry and Variability Days * Dan Sanzo on Mindset, Coaching and Becoming a Mentor * Menachem Brodie on Strength Training for the Competitive Cyclist * Mark Fisher on Unicorns, Ninjas and Business Success * Alwyn Cosgrove on Fat Loss Training, Mentorship and Paying it Forward * Pat Rigsby on Building Your Ideal Fitness Business * Unreasonable Hospitality Book