
Many Happy Miles: Cross Training Secrets from Endurance Coaches
About this episode
Whether you’re training for a race or simply looking to stay active
and injury-free, cross training (XT) can be a game-changer. In this
episode, host Sarah Wassner Flynn chats with Another Mother Runner
coaches Liz Waterstraat and Jennifer Harrison, two seasoned endurance
coaches and triathletes, about the importance of XT and how to
incorporate it into your life.
The conversation covers:
- what exactly qualifies as cross-training—and why it’s essential for runners;
- how to sub in XT for runs without compromising performance;
- creative and enjoyable XT options to keep training fresh;
- using cross-training to prevent or recover from injury; and,
- seasonal approaches to cross-training, including how it shifts during race training vs. the off-season.
share their personal favorite ways to cross-train, offer practical
advice for balancing XT with running, and provide insight on how XT can
enhance your overall fitness and performance.
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