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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This episode is a real, unfiltered conversation between the Strides for Strength coaches about what it actually looks like to navigate a tough season—physically, mentally, and emotionally. We unpack the pressure to “do more,” the myth that you have to keep up with everyone else, and the permission to honor whatever season your body is in. From race weekends to pelvic floor struggles to the importance of women supporting women, this episode pulls back the curtain on the messy middle. If you’ve been feeling off, overwhelmed, or like you’re not doing enough, this one is your reminder that you’re not alone.

💡 What You’ll Hear:

• The real talk behind expectations, performance pressure, and low-motivation seasons
• How pelvic floor issues shaped training and the conversation around women’s running
• Why you don’t have to keep up with runfluencers or anyone else online
• The behind-the-scenes of the Philly race weekend and what made it feel magical

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IG: @sfsrunners
Coach Erin: @therunningrosen
Coach Michaela: @michaela_robertson_
WEBSITE: https://www.stridesforstrength.com/

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In this episode, we’re bringing you all the unfiltered life updates—from Erin being as pregnant as pregnant can be (yes, complete with burrito-on-belly commentary) to how both of us are navigating seasons of running that look nothing like they used to. We talk about shifting identity, giving yourself permission to slow down, and why it’s okay for your training to change when life does. This conversation blends humor, honesty, and coaching perspective as we unpack what it really means to honor your body in transition. If you’re in a season that feels messy, uncertain, or different than expected, this one will hit home.

💡 What You’ll Hear

• How pregnancy is reshaping Erin’s relationship with movement, rest, and expectations
• The mindset shift required when your training feels off, heavy, or uninspired
• Why slowing down doesn’t mean you’re losing progress—it’s often where growth happens
• Michaela’s reflections on navigating a new season of running and identity
• Bonus: Erin using her belly as a portable food tray (an all-time iconic moment)

CONNECT WITH US:
IG: @sfsrunners
Coach Erin: @therunningrosen
Coach Michaela: @michaela_robertson_
WEBSITE: https://www.stridesforstrength.com/

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