In this episode of Strides for Strength, we chat with Laura, a perioperative nurse, trail running coach, and adventure enthusiast, about how to pursue big endurance goals while managing the demands of a high-stress career. Laura shares actionable strategies for navigating shift work, managing stress buckets, and staying aligned with your values to avoid burnout. From her experience coaching runners to 50Ks and marathons, she emphasizes fitness for longevity, the importance of joy in training, and why it’s okay to pivot or change goals. We also dive into building running communities, protecting your energy from social media comparison, and creating training routines that fit life, not just the race. Whether you’re a nurse, busy professional, or endurance athlete, this episode offers inspiration and practical tips to reach your goals without sacrificing balance. Tune in to learn how to train smarter, live fully, and make your athletic journey as adventurous as your life.

Connect with Laura on IG: @highadventurenurse

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-> www.epnutrition.co/laurahall

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In this episode of Strides for Strength, we sit down with Mike from Training for Life to uncover the secrets of building strength, mobility, and injury-free performance for athletes of all levels. Mike shares his journey from competitive sports to personal training and how he helps runners, lifters, and everyday athletes unlock their body’s full potential through proper movement patterns, mobility routines, and strength training. Learn practical tips on finding your edge, improving your squat, and overcoming tightness and pain that can hold you back. Whether you’re battling knee pain, hamstring tightness, or just want to run faster, lift stronger, and train smarter, this episode is packed with actionable insights. Discover why focusing on the foundations of movement is the key to long-term performance and injury prevention. Perfect for runners, strength athletes, and anyone ready to take their fitness to the next level.

Connect with Mike on IG: https://www.instagram.com/trainforlifecoachmike/

Check out his website: https://trainforlifefitness.com/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnOgUjdb83XdfhxJS-sB2uLwVdZb5S4OTZk9kDwc9GPmCPw2Y1rz1DzgZw1as_aem_NtyrTwSjpqIM_9_Gvm89lA

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Join us on this heartfelt episode of Strides for Strength as we welcome Coach Erin’s newest adventure: motherhood! Freshly postpartum, Erin shares her unfiltered birth story, from a 36-hour labor to navigating the first sleepless week with baby T. She reflects on how her endurance athlete mindset prepared her for labor, the realities of postpartum recovery, and the emotional rollercoaster of becoming a new mom. From mastering the basics of feeding and sleep to finding her new normal while balancing running goals, Erin offers an honest inside look of this season of life and encouragement for anyone on the motherhood journey.

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Coach Michaela: @michaela_robertson_
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