122. Ali & the Experts Week with Mary Johnson, Running Coach

122. Ali & the Experts Week with Mary Johnson, Running Coach

"Do your own training. Get in your own routine. Don't compare yourself to what everyone else is doing and posting everywhere. Have confidence in what you're doing." —Mary Johnson

Mary Johnson is a USATF Level-1 certified coach and the founder of Lift, Run, Perform. On this episode, she answers listener questions about coaching, strength training, and that crucial build-up to race day.

Thank you to Strava for sponsoring Ali & the Experts Week! CLICK HERE and use code ONTHERUN to get one month FREE with your purchase of a Strava Summit subscription.

What you'll get on this episode:

  • General coaching questions and personal questions (4:00)
  • Cross training and strength training Q&A (14:10)
  • Running-specific advice (22:20)
  • Race-related questions (41:10)

What we mention on this episode:

Ranfone Training Systems

Nike Vomero

Nike Pegasus

Allie Kieffer

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