Sam Scaffidi is the founder and head coach of Project Sweat and Project Sweat Run Club. She is a 3:00:49 marathoner and has helped hundreds of runners set PRs, run pain-free, and fall in love with the sport of running.
In this episode, Sam and I do a deep dive into the sport of running and the key elements to focus on to enhance performance and longevity.
- Tips for faster recovery after a race
- What to do when dealing with injuries as a runner
- How to run your first half marathon
- Why you should eat before you run
- Eating for performance vs. longevity
- Tips for pre and post-run nutrition
- How a gait analysis can help prevent injuries and improve running economy
- Ideal frequency for strength training as a runner
- How to include marathon paces into your long runs
- Signs of overtraining and how to avoid it
- What a 12-week marathon build should look like
- Sam’s definition of ambition
Connect with Sam:
Personal IG: @sam.scaffidi
Project Sweat IG: @projectsweatrunclub
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