Courtney Dauwalter Is Back! And, Do You Need a Running Coach?

On this week's podcast, Alex, Katelyn and Michael explain why Courtney Dauwalter is among the GOAT endurance athletes, then they talk indie shoe brands, and if you really need a running coach

Published: Jul 12, 2024 6:41 pm

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Editor-In-Chief: Michael has over 15 years working in running media, attending and reporting on some of the biggest events in running at that time. A dedicated runner and student of the sport, he is also an investigative journalist and editor based in Toronto

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Katelyn Tocci is our Head Coach and Training Editor; 100-mile ultrarunner, RRCA + UESCA Certified Running Coach

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Alex is our Senior Gear Editor. He tests hundreds of running shoes a year, has a 63-minute half marathon PR, interviews some of the top runners in the world, and authored the book Runners Of The Nish. He also works as a journalist in his native Toronto, reporting for The Globe and Mail.

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Our editors Alex Cyr, Katelyn Tocci and Michael Doyle discuss the ultra GOAT Courtney Dauwalter’s return to the Hard Rock 100, one of the toughest races in the world. Katelyn explains why Dauwalter has emerged as one of the greatest distance athletes of all time, and puts her performances in context.

Then, they talk about Alex’s foray into the world of indie brands launching shoes, including Rabbit, Tracksmith and Mount to Coast. Are these shoes any good?

Finally, they have a roundtable chat about when you should consider getting a running coach, how to select the right coach for you, what it should cost you, and even how to break up with a coach if it’s not working out.

Watch Alex’s video on indie running shoes here:

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Podcast hosts: Alex Cyr, Katelyn Tocci, Michael Doyle

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