Beast Coast Alumni and old friend Rachel Lemcke joins Sean for a conversation about the value of personalized one on one coaching for athletes of all levels, her approach to coaching and being more than just a training programmer, to her own journey as an athlete over the past year navigating health issues and identity as a competitive athlete.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Rachel Lemke and Her Journey
06:02 Gorges 60k and The Daybreak Racing Community
11:48 Rachel's Coaching Philosophy and Approach
14:54 Transitioning to Full-Time Coaching
21:00 Empowering Athletes and Debunking Myths
24:05 The Importance of Coaching for All Levels
33:27 Building Long-Term Relationships with Athletes
39:29 Identity Outside of Athletic Performance
43:51 Finding Perspective in Running and Life
46:52 Trusting Your Body After Setbacks
49:02 The Unique Coaching Dynamic with Tabor and Eli Hemming
55:27 Training for High Lonesome 100-Miler
59:27 Finding Joy Beyond Competition
01:01:55 Embracing Failure and Learning from Experience
01:10:18 Balancing Expectations and Reality in Training
01:16:36 The Role of a Coach in an Athlete's Journey
ultra running, Rachel Lemke, Daybreak Racing, Gorge Waterfalls, running community, athlete development, coaching philosophy, training strategies, accountability, athlete needs, race preparation, long-term relationships, athlete success, work-life balance, health challenges, running, coaching, athlete mindset, race preparation, athlete experiences.