Strides for Strength

By Michaela Robertson & Erin Rosen

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Michaela and Erin are RRCA certified run coaches and Registered Nurses by degree! The Strides for Strength podcast is where running meets everyday life. We focus on mindset, physical strength and all of life’s in between moments of self doubt and fear both on and off the run. Our mission is to make running SIMPLE and FUN while we pull back the curtains around all things running tips, tricks, motivation and lifestyle with athlete interviews, guest experts combined with our many years of running experience going from non runners to now multiple time marathoners to help you become the athlete you were always meant to be.

Episode Date
The Hasta La Pasta Episode
Feb 11, 2026
From NICU Nursing to Marathon PRS, Shift Work and Flexibility w/ Hanna Docherty
Feb 04, 2026
Marathon PR at 53 After 34 years of Running and a Reminder Age Doesn't Have to Stop You w/ Stephanie Dyer
Jan 28, 2026
Chasing Goals Without Losing Yourself: Values-Driven Training w/ Laura Hall
Jan 07, 2026
Tight Hamstrings, Achy Knees? Here’s What Your Training is Missing w/ Michael Gonzalez
Dec 31, 2025
Coach Erin had a BABY!! The Intro of Baby Rosen in to the World
Dec 24, 2025
[FOUR COACHES, ONE POD] Philly Marathon Weekend, Pelvic Floors, Seasons of Running & Life In Between
Dec 17, 2025
Pregnant AF, Marathon Pivots & Why We're Not Really Running Right Now w/ Coach Erin & Mich
Dec 10, 2025
RED-S, Signs You Might Be Underfueling (and What to Do About It) w/ Brooke Czarnecki
Dec 04, 2025
Periods, Performance & Why "Push Through Culture" is Failing Endurance Athletes w/ Danielle Kepics
Nov 26, 2025
[ATHLETE] New York City Marathon Recap, BQ #2 & Navigating Grief & Loss w/ Brittany Murray
Nov 19, 2025
First Time Ironman (Florida): The Highs, Lows, Uh-Ohs & Need to Knows w/ Courtney Daniels
Nov 12, 2025
Power Up: Sports Nutrition Confidence for Young Athletes w/ Stevie Lyn Smith
Nov 05, 2025
[ATHLETE] The Long Road to Triathlons & Beyond w/ Nicole Hilley
Oct 29, 2025
[ATHLETE] Making Running FUN Again + Finding Your Legacy w/ Kristen Rudd
Oct 22, 2025
[FOUR COACHES] Track Obsessions, Pro Running Hot Takes & Race Pivots
Oct 15, 2025
Our Boston Marathon Dreams & Dual Realities of This Years Time Cutoff w/ Coach Erin & Mich
Oct 09, 2025
When Training Feels Inconsistent (But Life is Full) w/ Coach Erin & Mich
Oct 08, 2025
[RACE SERIES] Your Post Race Day Game Plan- Reflect, Recover, REST
Oct 01, 2025
[RACE SERIES] Expect the Unexpected on Race Day + How to Prepare
Sep 24, 2025
[RACE SERIES] Taper Tantrums: When Doing Less Feels Like Too Much
Sep 17, 2025
[RACE SERIES] Train the Brain Like You Train the Body
Sep 10, 2025
Coach Mich Takes on Trail Running (?!?) First Trail Half Marathon Recap
Sep 03, 2025
Seasons Change, So Do You: Motherhood, Time Management & Real Life as a Mom of 3 with Coach Jess
Aug 27, 2025
Running While Pregnant: Strength, Mindset & Letting Go of Control with Brittany
Aug 20, 2025
Your Postpartum Comeback Doesn’t Have to Be Fast to Be Powerful w/ Ruth Atkinson
Aug 13, 2025
Cheesy Gordita Crunches & Boston Dreams: Coach Erin's Pregnancy Journey as an Athlete
Aug 06, 2025
[FOUR COACHES, ONE POD] Sauna Sessions, Strength Gains & Summer Training
Jul 30, 2025
Beer Miles & Belly Bands: A Very Peachtree Roadrace Recap
Jul 23, 2025
Let’s Talk About the Ego (and Strategy) Behind Hitting New Paces w/ Coach Mich & Erin
Jul 16, 2025
The Hydration Fix: How to Run Stronger in the Heat w/ Chelsea Schmidt
Jul 09, 2025
[ATHLETE] Sub 4:00 Marathon Club, 30+ Minute PR, Learning to Fuel & How She Did It w/ Courtney
Jul 02, 2025
Racing Smart in the Heat: Coach Mich’s 3:21 Grandmas Marathon Recap
Jun 25, 2025
Life Lessons From the Run: Our Ode to Running w/ Coach Erin & Mich
Jun 18, 2025
3 Roadblocks Holding You Back in Your Running (& What to Change)
Jun 11, 2025
The Thick of Marathon Training + Three Legged Races w/ Coach Mich + Erin
May 28, 2025
The Chicago Marathon Episode You’ll Want to Save (and Replay)
May 21, 2025
Stop Guessing: How to Pick a Race and a Plan That Fit Your Goals
May 14, 2025
Summer Running Survival Guide: How to Train Smarter (Not Harder)
May 07, 2025
[ATHLETE] Tokyo Marathon: The Race,The Snacks, The Doll-Shaped Pancakes w/ Michael
Apr 30, 2025
Macros, Metabolism & Menstrual Cycles: A No-BS Convo About Performance w/ Katy Saltsman
Apr 23, 2025
What Every First-Time Marathoner Needs to Know (From Coaching 100+ Runners)
Apr 09, 2025
Yap & Chat aka Everything You Didn't Ask For with Coach Erin & Mich
Apr 02, 2025
Four Coaches, One Mountain, and Zero Snacks
Mar 26, 2025
Why Running More Won’t Always Make You Faster (And What to Do Instead) w/ Collin McGee
Mar 19, 2025
The Stronger Strides Challenge: Strength Training for Runners & The Key to Longevity
Mar 12, 2025
Building Resilient Runners: Injury Prevention & PT Insights with Dr. Morgan Kamau
Feb 26, 2025
The Surprising Truth About Running and Weight Loss: What You Need to Understand w/ Chelsea Schmidt
Feb 19, 2025
[FOUR COACHES, ONE PODCAST] All things books, strength training & what is to come
Feb 12, 2025
BTS Unlocking the Secrets: How We Transitioned from Runners to Coaches w/ Coach Mich & Erin
Feb 05, 2025
Negative Splits and Positive Vibes: Tyler's Houston Half Marathon Breakdown
Jan 29, 2025
Behind the Scenes of Coach Erins Houston Marathon: Fueling, Fears, BQs and Finish Lines
Jan 22, 2025
[ATHLETE] From Nurse to Marathoner: How Mary Balances Work, Life, and 26.2 Miles
Jan 15, 2025
[Four Coaches, One Podcast] Our 2025 fitness trends predictions, functional fitness, new year goals & more
Jan 08, 2025
Plan Your 2025 Running Goals & Beyond, Intentions > Outcomes w/ Coach Mich & Erin
Jan 01, 2025
Marathon training, grad school, engagement, winter running OH MY w/ Coach Mich & Erin
Dec 11, 2024
Sleep Secrets for Athletes: How to Optimize Recovery and Performance w/ Kristen Geist
Dec 04, 2024
Stop Overcomplicating Your Training: The Simple Truth About Strength for Runners w/ Collin & Sarah
Nov 27, 2024
Building the FOUNDATION for your next PR, key OFF SEASON tips you can't ignore
Nov 20, 2024
[Four Coaches, One Podcast] Runner safety, soup szn & race szn reflections
Nov 13, 2024
Conquering the Trails: Jason Karpinski on Ultra Running, Training, and Community
Nov 06, 2024
[ATHLETE] The Dynamic Nye DUO as parents & navigating injury in the build to Chicago Marathon w/ Tim and Alyssa
Oct 30, 2024
[ATHLETE] What they learned as FIRST TIME MARATHONERS W/ Chelsea & Brittany
Oct 23, 2024
Chi marathon recap & the power of the pivot & GRIT during Coach Mich's first BQ
Oct 16, 2024
[Four Coaches, One Podcast] The Great Boston Marathon Debate & BQ Standard Changes
Oct 08, 2024
Empowering Moms Through Running: A Story of Community and Support w/ Kacy @jogginandjokin
Oct 02, 2024
[RACE SERIES] Race Day Secrets: How to Prep Like a Pro for the Start Line
Sep 25, 2024
Chicago Marathon 101: Everything You Need to Know for Race Weekend
Sep 18, 2024
[Four Coaches, One Podcast] Navigating peak week, injuries & spooky szn
Sep 12, 2024
[RACE SERIES] Mastering the Mindset: Race Day Strategies w/ Tammie Bennett
Sep 04, 2024
[RACE SERIES] Fueling for Race Day: Nutrition Tips for Endurance Athletes w/ Natalie @befueledsportsnutrition
Aug 28, 2024
[RACE SERIES] Mastering the Marathon Taper: Tips and Tricks for Race Day Success
Aug 21, 2024
[RACE SERIES] Marathon Training & Race Day Myths BUSTED
Aug 14, 2024
[RACE SERIES] How to Pick a Race + Training Plan: What to Look For + Why it Matters
Aug 08, 2024
[RACE SERIES] All things SHOES.. ps: carbon plates aren't the only answer w/ David French
Jul 31, 2024
[Four Coaches, One Podcast] Summer training, walking recoveries and running icks
Jul 24, 2024
Coffee, Chaos, and Coaching: Inside the World of Coach Jess
Jul 17, 2024
Training updates, biz growth, athlete retreat recap, NEW announcements + more w/ Coach Erin + Mich
Jul 10, 2024
Meet Coach Sarah: all things running + life beyond running
Jul 03, 2024
[REPLAY] SUMMER RUNNING..?! 👀You don't have to dread it! Tips & tricks to navigate the summer months!
Jun 19, 2024
Mastering Nutrition for Endurance Sports: Tips and Tricks w/ Stevie Lyn
Jun 05, 2024
#trackmath made easy, all things track workouts + how to nail your reps everytime
May 01, 2024
Carmel Marathon weekend recap, a BOSTON QUALIFYING time + PR w/ Coach Erin
Apr 15, 2024
Finding consistency between 12 hours shifts as a runner and a nurse in the Navy w/ Beth Hillman
Apr 10, 2024
HRV, understanding data of wearable, cortisol, hormones + mainstream media myths DEBUNKED w/ Danielle Kepics
Mar 27, 2024
[ATHLETE] PR's, new runner breakthroughs + learning the EXECUTION of a race w/ Laura
Mar 20, 2024
BRUNch, building community & Steamboat Marathon Race directing w/ Alex Weissner
Mar 13, 2024
Run STRONGER, recover FASTER all things cryo, IV therapy, hyperbaric chamber + more w/ Jen + Jenny
Mar 06, 2024
[ATHLETE] Half-marathon prep as a new grad nurse rotating shifts w/ Hanna
Feb 28, 2024
Olympic trials, recovery and 'breaking the rules' of reverse taper w/ Coach Mich + Erin
Feb 14, 2024
Former soccer player turned marathoner + Atlanta Run Club coach w/ Nicole Quilliam
Feb 07, 2024
Ultra Running for Normal People, embracing the world of trail running w/ Sid Garza- Hillman
Jan 31, 2024
BENEFITS of massage therapy, running and overcoming challenges as an adaptive athlete w/ Kristen Doornbos
Jan 24, 2024
23 minute marathon PR, negative splits, post Houston Marathon RECAP w/ Coach Mich
Jan 17, 2024
The surprising ways to get FASTER without actually running faster w/ Coach Mich + Erin
Jan 10, 2024
[ATHLETE] How Chelsea balanced nutrition and training after an injury to becoming a HALF MARATHONER
Jan 03, 2024
Mastering the MINDSET, how Sports Psychology can transform your performance w/ Lauren Mcgauley
Dec 27, 2023
2024 race season, tacos, retreats & what we're excited for w/ Coach Erin & Mich
Dec 20, 2023
The power of PATIENCE w/ Coach Erin from beginner to sub-1:45 half marathoner
Dec 13, 2023
Beyond My Body; A Journey of HEALING and SELF ACCEPTANCE as an athlete w/ Ally Rae Pesta
Dec 06, 2023
[ATHLETE] Finding JOY in the JOURNEY, Tyler becomes a FIRST TIME MARATHONER at TCS NYC Marathon
Nov 29, 2023
Burnout, running + post marathon blues - is it normal + what to do? w/ Coach Erin & Mich
Nov 15, 2023
Being a NURSE + finding the balance of being on the RUN
Nov 08, 2023
Unpacking + prepping for TCS New York City Marathon Weekend 2023 w/ Coach Mich and Erin
Oct 30, 2023
'Bottle Claus' aka the man who helped Kipchoge to the World Record in Berlin Marathon
Oct 25, 2023
Virtual training buddies ➡️ streets of Chi Marathon 2023 recap w/ Hope + Brittani
Oct 18, 2023
new SFS mascot, 5k PRS + finish line feels - Chicago Marathon 2023 RECAP w/ Coach Mich + Erin
Oct 13, 2023
CHICAGO MARATHON -- lets UNPACK + PREPARE how to have a KICK A$$ weekend! w/ Mich + Erin
Sep 27, 2023
[ Recovery Series Part 2] SLEEP for athletes & UNPACKING why you 'might not be a morning person' w/ Shantha
Sep 20, 2023
[RECOVERY SERIES PART 1] The Role of Recovery in Optimizing Athletic Performance w/ Kat
Sep 13, 2023
[ATHLETE] embracing + owning the season of running NOW + prep for Chi Marathon w/ Hope
Sep 06, 2023
Training to LIVE + trail running chats w/ Lauren @offthetrailrn
Aug 30, 2023
long runs, watches, carbon plated shoes, training updates- OH MY w/ Coach Erin & Mich
Aug 23, 2023
GUT HEALTH for endurance athletes- what is it and why does it matter? w/ Savannah Young
Aug 16, 2023
[ATHLETE] finding the courage to sign up for your FIRST half marathon w/ Alyssa
Aug 09, 2023
[NUTRITION SERIES PART 3] Post Run REFUEL w/ Becky LaChance
Aug 02, 2023
[NUTRITION SERIES PART 2] fueling & hydration ON THE RUN w/ Cortney Berling
Jul 26, 2023
[NUTRITION SERIES PART 1] All things CARB LOADING to optimize RACE DAY w/ Kristin
Jul 19, 2023
Catching Up w/ Coach Erin & Mich
Jul 12, 2023
[ATHLETE] nursing school, runnning new grad nurse life and FIRST TIME half marathoner w/ Saidee
Jul 05, 2023
50 states? 50 half marathons? Peeling back the WHY behind goals on the run w/ Amy aka @raceacrossthestates
Jun 28, 2023
SUMMER RUNNING..?! 👀You don't have to dread it! Tips & tricks to navigate the summer months!
Jun 21, 2023
[ATHLETE] finding a training balance where your mindset matches your goals w/ Miguel
Jun 14, 2023
Self-Healing Through Running w/ Maharri
Jun 07, 2023
NUTRITION for runners: simplified and without the overwhelm to stay FUELED for performance w/ Dina
May 31, 2023
Sports Psychology: Understanding Mind, Body and Performance w/ Lauren McGauley
May 24, 2023
Uncovering the Power of EASY Running!
May 17, 2023
[ATHLETE] Balancing your passions w/ Brittani
May 10, 2023
From Non-Runner to Marathoner w/ Mike
May 03, 2023
RACE DAY TIPS to prepare for Spring Race Season!
Apr 26, 2023
Hormone Health, Cycle Syncing & the importance of STRENGTH training for female athletes w/ Jessie Lockhart
Apr 19, 2023
[ATHLETE] An Everyday Runner's Journey w/ Makenzie
Apr 12, 2023
TIPS for BUMP RUNNERS, postpartum running & pelvic floor health w/ Christine Nichols
Apr 05, 2023
World Marathon Challenge FINISHER w/ Michael Gabriel
Mar 22, 2023
[ATHLETE] w/ Amelia on her Journey from Couch to 5K to running her first half marathon
Mar 08, 2023
Strides For Strength 2023 Retreat Recap
Feb 22, 2023
Coming Back Post Injury w/ Toni
Feb 08, 2023
Q&A w/ Coach Michaela & Erin
Jan 25, 2023
[ATHLETE] w/ Tyler Hanke-Diego on going from non runner to Triple Peach Finisher
Jan 11, 2023
Setting 2023 goals on the run & beyond
Jan 04, 2023
Post marathon blues, fall race reflection & off season training w/ Mich & Erin
Dec 28, 2022
YOU CAN do 26.2, TOO w/ the Marathon Whisperer aka Denise Sauriol
Dec 21, 2022
[ATHLETE] Learning to embrace the suck in pursuit of becoming a first time marathoner w/ Lexy Trammel
Dec 14, 2022
All things STRENGTH TRAINING for runners w/ Becky LaChance RN, BSN, CPT
Dec 07, 2022
HOW to have a successful coach athlete relationship work & benefits of coaching
Nov 30, 2022
[ATHLETE] Jessica McClendon on how to find STRENGTH as a runner and mom of 3
Nov 23, 2022
TCS New York City Marathon 2022 RECAP
Nov 16, 2022
WELCOME TO STRIDES FOR STRENGTH!!
Nov 09, 2022