You may know I have strong feelings about using heart rate to steer training for running BUT I know lots of people love it, so let's talk about it. I cover: why I don't love using heart rate by itself, the typical zones, how I recommend calibrating your zones, and how I like to integrate heart rate into training. Enjoy! CONNECT WITH ME: Apply for run coaching Subscribe to my newsletter Instagram TikTok Website Email Podcast topic/interview requests: https://forms.gle/9P72CBFqwFikPcW...
Jun 28, 2023•31 min•Ep. 70
Join me this week as I answer these listener questions: how to schedule strength to keep hard days hard and easy days easy especially with a full time job and other life responsibilities? how to taper? how far out should I start training for my 50k? Got more questions? Send them over to me via email or Instagram, and I'll answer them on a later episode! CONNECT WITH ME: Subscribe to my newsletter Instagram TikTok Website Email Podcast topic/interview requests: https://forms.gle/9P72CBFqwFikPcW28...
Jun 21, 2023•24 min•Ep. 69
Welcome to the first episode of Lifting, Running & Living with Kelly and JK! We're so excited to announce that after many collaboration episodes on our individual podcasts, we've committed to starting this third one together. Kelly is a running coach and host of the Multifaceted Athlete with Coaching Klutz podcast. JK is a strength coach and host of the Help Me Understand podcast. Join us every other Friday and be a fly on the wall of our conversations! This week we chat about training &...
Jun 16, 2023•1 hr 35 min
Welcome back to another What's What with Klutz! On my mind today is a couple really exciting and inspiring stories from the women's track world and the runner's knee I've been dealing with for 3 weeks. Enjoy! Race links: Florence 1500m race: https://youtu.be/XkQdxABUfJA Paris 5000m recap: https://youtu.be/jguxAPCXZpM NCAA W 1500m final: https://youtu.be/xU0PGqD27Ys NCAA W 400m final: https://youtu.be/483bSpLH6Jc NCAA W 400m hurdles final: https://youtu.be/0E8BFbQS0ao Interested in working with m...
Jun 14, 2023•35 min•Ep. 68
I am SO honored to have Joe Corcione, the host of the Everyday Ultra podcast, on the podcast this week! I asked Joe to come on to chat about his big scary goal of getting a golden ticket to Western States and was pleasantly surprised at all the twists and turns we took along the way. I know you're going to absolutely love this conversation. We dive into: How Joe got into running/ultrarunning Substance abuse & getting sober Embodying growth mindset Pain + reflection = progress Using pain to i...
Jun 07, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 67
Lucie Hanes is back on the podcast! If you haven't listened to last time she was on the pod, check it out . Last time, we chatted about mental strength and running, but this time around, we're talking about Lucie's own training. Specifically: how the heck does she climb and run (specifically run ultras), both at a high level, and work full time and function as an adult human. We dive in to: How Lucie got into running and climbing How her training schedule has evolved Mistakes she made early on K...
May 31, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 66
JK is BACK for another crossover episode! In true JK and Kelly fashion, we had a loose plan of what we wanted to talk about that was taken off the rails by many tangents and stories. Here's what we covered: - what is an influencer? - are we influencers? - dealing with gymtimidation - gym layouts - intimidation around running groups - how to find running groups - that one time JK ran a half marathon - considerations for training while traveling - vacation travel vs work travel vs visiting family ...
May 24, 2023•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 65
Long time no talk! It's been over 2 months since our last What's What with Klutz episode, so it was time for a catch up episode. This episode is all about how it's been coaching full time, my COVID experience, my race schedule, and my current obsession with track races. (watch Katelyn Tuohy dominate at the NCAA XC championships last fall: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vK_Gp7CcNYQ ) Enjoy! Interested in working with me as your running coach? Apply here . CONNECT WITH ME: Sign up for my news...
May 17, 2023•44 min•Ep. 64
This week I’m ecstatic to be joined by my friend, Lauren Clement. Lauren came on the podcast to share her story of her last year: from training hard for CIM to breaking her ankle in a freak accident to running at the Boston marathon. Whether you’re currently injured or have been before, Lauren’s story is sure to inspire you. We chat about: Why she got into marathons What the heck happened to her ankle Reflecting on the cause of the break Staying positive through injury Mentally dealing with a br...
May 10, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 63
This week on the podcast I’m delighted to be joined by Jason Fitzgerald of Strength Running to chat more about one of my favorite topics - strength training! Jason and I dive into: How Jason discovered the benefits of strength training Sandwiching runs with a dynamic warmup and core/strength work How strength training helps injury prone runners Why warming up for your runs behooves you Simplifying your strength routine Shifting mindset from runner to athlete that specializes in running When to s...
Apr 26, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 62
This week I have Elizabeth Knight, nurse practitioner, life coach, and runner back on the podcast! (Listen to the first time Elizabeth was on in episode 31 ) I had Elizabeth back on more for a conversation than an interview this time since we have so much in common as runners and coaches. We dive into: - why we love 5ks AND ultras - finding motivation within data - translating what you learn in an ultra to a 5k - focusing on speed before ultra training - the magic of running retreats - overcomin...
Apr 19, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 61
This week, I have a very special guest! I invited one of my athletes, Mack Nia, on to the podcast to share her story of going from struggling to complete couch to 5k in 2020 to completing multiple ultramarathons. I think Mack's story is so inspiring and think you will too. We chatted about: - how her fascination with running started - attempting couch to 5k multiple times - making couch to 5k stick - what being a runner means to her - running her first 5k, 10k and half marathon - jumping from th...
Apr 12, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 60
Guess who ran another 5k this past weekend?! This is the final 5k to wrap up my winter of 5k training, and I was so excited going into this race. Race day was the day before my last day in corporate, so it felt serendipitous for 5k training and corporate work to end at the same time. I was aiming, yet again, to run a sub 24 after running 24:04 in January in Carlsbad and 25:03 in December at the same course as the Donut Dash. Race day, however, did not go how I wanted. This episode I recap the ra...
Apr 05, 2023•48 min•Ep. 59
If you're curious about hip and/or ankle mobility for running, this episode is for you! I brought Dr. Sarah Zimmer (formerly Ceschin) back onto the podcast to talk all about this topic, as I've been getting questions about it myself! First, if you haven't listened to the last time Sarah was on the pod, start there . This episode, we're focused on mobility! Sarah walks us through: - what exactly is mobility - why are ankle and hip mobility important for runners - some of her favorite mobility exe...
Mar 29, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 58
This week, I welcome back Jess Schnier to the podcast! Last time she was on, we talked all about diversity in trail and ultra running (highly recommend you listen to that episode), but you didn't really get to know a ton about Jess. Jess and I have become good friends since last recording, so I thought it would be fun to have her on again to talk more about HERSELF. Listen in to hear about Jess' experience with Coaches of Color Initiative (she was the first recipient), a coaching tangent that re...
Mar 22, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 57
The long awaited story of how I got into coaching is here! Just kidding, this isn't long awaited, but at least one of you did request this! The seed that would become my running coaching business was planted back in grad school, morphed into a baking business, and somehow we ended up here. Listen in for the full story and some questions from you! I talk about how I prepared to go full time in coaching, how I knew I was ready/that it was time, my coaching offers, how many athletes I'm aiming to a...
Mar 15, 2023•37 min•Ep. 56
Iiiiiiiiit's time for another What's What with Klutz episode!!! Today I talk about: - my big news!! - can you run a race for fun? - can you walk for a run streak? - thoughts on coaches having sponsors - thoughts on coaches calling out other coaches on socials - tips we can take from Sally McRae Enjoy! Interested in working with me as your running coach? Apply here . CONNECT WITH ME: Sign up for my newsletter & slack community Instagram TikTok Website Email Podcast topic/interview requests: h...
Mar 08, 2023•25 min•Ep. 55
I'm so excited for you to listen to this week's episode with RD Alyssa Leib. Alyssa is a climber and runner (she comes to the group runs most months!) and a registered dietician who works with athletes. The bulk of our conversation centers around intuitive eating: what it is, the 10 principles that guide intuitive eating, what it isn't, why Alyssa recommends it for everyone, and how athletes can utilize this. We end the podcast by musing about what we've seen in the climbing and running spaces r...
Mar 01, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 54
This week I'm delighted to be joined by fellow running coach, Bertrand Newson (aka Coach B) for an amazing conversation. We talk about: * how Coach B got into running later in life * getting into coaching * the importance of community * dealing with a running rut * falling back in love with running * his annual sabbatical * the importance of his brother to his running and so much more. This is a very genuine, sometimes raw, conversation that I think you'll love. Enjoy! CONNECT WITH COACH B: Too ...
Feb 22, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 53
Let's answer some questions that I got on my recent survey! I answered questions about my training/coaching philosophy, how I incorporate strength training with running (which included an update on my personal training), which strength training exercises I would choose at the top 5 for runners, my goals with coaching, and what I've learned as a coach so far. Enjoy! CONNECT WITH ME: Sign up for my newsletter Instagram TikTok Website Email Podcast topic/interview requests: https://forms.gle/9P72CB...
Feb 15, 2023•47 min•Ep. 52
If you’re in the trail world you’ve probably heard about this article - Camille Herron, one of the best in the world, telling ultra athletes to skip the long run and not to do back to back long runs. I have…. Lots of thoughts and feelings about this - as a coach and an athlete. Join me as I discuss the ins and outs of the article, colored with my own thoughts and opinions. Win a 1 hour coaching call CONNECT WITH ME: Sign up for my newsletter Instagram TikTok Website Email Podcast topic/interview...
Feb 01, 2023•38 min•Ep. 51
Can you believe we're already at 50 episodes?! I've been in San Diego for the better part of the past week at the Endeavorun running retreat and running my second 5k race of the winter! Listen in to hear about the San Diego Endeavorun retreat (my second Endeavorun retreat), my comparison between my 2 experiences at the retreat and how my 5k went. If you haven't listened to the episode about my first Endeavorun retreat last August, you can do so here . Enjoy! CONNECT WITH ME: Sign up for my newsl...
Jan 20, 2023•49 min•Ep. 50
Welcome to season 3 and the first WWWK of the year! Top of mind for me on this episode is how I'm approaching 2023, how I came up with my words for this year, and more content that I'm not loving (inspired by the news). February group trail run CONNECT WITH ME: Sign up for my newsletter Instagram TikTok Website Email Podcast topic/interview requests: https://forms.gle/9P72CBFqwFikPcW28 Interested in working with me as your running coach? Inquire here ....
Jan 11, 2023•22 min•Ep. 49
Goodbye 2022, and goodbye season 2! For this final episode of 2022, it's another What's What with Klutz episode, featuring a follow up discussion on burn out with running, my break from social media/content I'm currently hating, and my 2 cents on New Years Resolutions. See y'all next year for season 3! Read the blog on burnout: https://coachingklutz.com/2022/12/29/feeling-burnt-out-on-running-read-this/ CONNECT WITH ME: Sign up for my newsletter Instagram TikTok Website Email Podcast topic/inter...
Dec 30, 2022•22 min•Ep. 48
Welcome to the first episode of the What's What with Klutz series! This series will be just as the name says - random things that are going on in my brain at the time of recording (similar to the Friday Four on the Help Me Understand podcast with JK McLeod if you're familiar - hi JK!). On my mind this week has been 2 main topics: 1. Feeling resistance to running lately 2. Seeing people focus on chasing marginal gains instead of focusing on the basics (specifically my thoughts around syncing your...
Dec 21, 2022•22 min•Ep. 47
This past weekend (12/11), Kelly ran her favorite 5k race - the Jingle Bell Run in Denver! Listen as she recaps her training leading up to the race, how she felt going into race day, her goal, and what actually happened. If you're enjoying the podcast, please consider leaving a rating and review and sharing with your friends! Tag @coachingklutz if you share on Instagram! December Group Trail Run details CONNECT WITH Kelly: Instagram TikTok Website kelly@coachingklutz.com Sign up for the group tr...
Dec 14, 2022•36 min•Ep. 46
Tis the season for catching a cold! How do you adjust your training when you catch something? What about getting back into training once you feel better? JK and Kelly chat all about what they take into consideration for themselves and their athletes when thinking about these questions. Enjoy! CONNECT WITH COACH JK: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachjkmcleod/ Listen to the Help Me Understand Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/help-me-understand/id1500906085 CONNECT WITH KELLY:...
Dec 07, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 45
This week on the podcast, Kelly had the pleasure of chatting with pro runner Grayson Murphy all about her training log business! Grayson has been creating training logs + planners since 2018 and has seen her business grow and evolve over the past 4 years. Her training log + planner is now on its FIFTH edition and is finally available in some book and running stores! Kelly and Grayson chat all about Grayson’s entrepreneurial journey, how she even got started with making a physical product, what s...
Nov 30, 2022•50 min•Ep. 44
Need some ideas for the runner in your life (or maybe yourself 😉)? Kelly’s gotchu. Listen along for her favorite items for runners from apparel to gear to fuel to books. Included in the spreadsheet are any discount codes that Kelly has when applicable and notes of any current sales going on (it is Black Friday tomorrow, after all). Disclaimer: all of the items in these lists are items Kelly owns and uses. Just because she like them does not mean you will (namely the apparel and shoes), but hope...
Nov 24, 2022•41 min•Ep. 43
Thinking about the impending winter and how you're going to train through it (or if you should)? Kelly has some ideas and tips for running through the winter for you this week. Jason Koop article: https://trainright.com/detraining-truth-about-losing-fitness/ CONNECT WITH KELLY: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachingklutz/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@coachingklutz Website: https://www.coachingklutz.com/ Email: kelly@coachingklutz.com Sign up for the group trail run list: https://mailch...
Nov 09, 2022•27 min•Ep. 42
