
Strides for Strength
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.
Strides for Strength
The Hydration Fix: How to Run Stronger in the Heat w/ Chelsea Schmidt
If the summer heat has you bonking on every run, you’re not alone—and this episode is your hydration lifeline. We’re joined by fan favorite Chelsea Schmidt, nurse practitioner and sports nutrition coach, to break down hydration, sodium, and why so many runners are under-fueled and overcomplicating it. Whether you’re marathon training or hobby jogging in humid weather, this is your crash course in staying strong (and upright) all summer long.
What You’ll Learn:
- Why most runners are under-consuming sodium (and what to do about it)
- How to calculate your hydration and sodium needs (without getting overwhelmed)
- Tips for salty sweaters, GI distress, and recovery
- The truth about salt tabs, drink mixes, and gels
Standout Quotes:
- “You don’t get a trophy for running an hour with no fuel—you just get more tired.”
- “It’s not a fueling problem, it’s usually a sodium problem.”
- “Runners are not normal. You are not the average person the FDA is talking to.”
- “There’s no badge of honor for bonking.”
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IG: @sfsrunners
Coach Erin: @therunningrosen
Coach Michaela: @michaela_robertson_
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