#62: Kate's Incredible Running Transformation, How She Did It

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Kate Martini Freeman improved from a 4:59 marathon to a 2:58 marathon. She is an endurance athlete, running coach & mother of 2 young kids. Kate and her husband Jimmy coached me when I started running and I've learned a lot from her over the years.

Watch this full interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Y_vmzyPpsgU

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 Push it, keep trying!
• 00:02:45 Sponsors: LMNT, HVMN
• 00:05:15 Kate's backround as a runner, how it all started for her
• 00:07:59 Her first marathon at Kona, Hawaii 2002
• 00:12:07 From 4:59 marathon to BQ and Sub 3
• 00:14:08 Her first experience cheering on at the Boston Marathon
• 00:16:04 Kate’s thoughts on pace, strength training, hills, trails, etc
• 00:18:34 Bringing road athletes to the trails
• 00:19:28 Common mistakes are by athletes
• 00:22:52 How Kate deals with the tough spots in a race
• 00:29:37 How to deal with running injuries
• 00:37:04 How to deal with colds and illnesses during training
• 00:39:34 Similarities among successful athletes
• 00:42:14 Differences in training for younger and older athletes
• 00:45:28 Differences in training and racing for women and men?
• 00:47:14 Training and racing strategies
• 00:49:14 Setting big goals and why Kate performed standup comedy
• 00:54:24 Dealing with motivation to workout
• 00:57:14 What recommendation would Kate give a younger version of herself
• 00:59:12 Any closing thoughts for athletes looking for to improve further
• 01:00:27 Free weekly newsletter Extramilest.com

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• Coyotes IG - https://www.instagram.com/coyoterunning/
• Website - http://www.coyoterunning.com/
• Coyotes FB - https://www.facebook.com/groups/98044145946

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