Coach Bennett's Podcast

Winter is upon us, and it's time to embrace the chill! Coach Bennett discusses how to get into the winter groove, using Madonna's classic as motivation. He emphasizes the importance of choosing the right gear for unpredictable weather. Tune into the value of treadmills when outdoor runs become risky. Explore new training methods, like indoor sports and strength work, to keep things fresh. Plus, learn how to redefine success and stay inspired by involving friends and volunteering. Let's make the most of winter running!

Tammie Bennett, a life and business coach renowned for empowering others to achieve their goals, guest hosts a lively discussion while on a road trip. She emphasizes the importance of planning downtime to reflect after big events, encourages moving for fun rather than structured training, and advises against rushing into new goals. Tammie also highlights celebrating accomplishments, expressing gratitude, and acclimating to your new identity. With practical tips and light-hearted anecdotes, she makes a strong case for savoring success and approaching future challenges with joy.

Discover the power of taking a minute to reset your mindset and energy. Hear a personal story of pausing on the beach to recharge and how brief stops can enhance your workouts. Learn when to hit pause during a run and the importance of emotional recovery after races or injuries. Coach Bennett shares insights on using runs to face grief, savoring nature, and giving yourself permission to do nothing. Explore how stopping can often lead to better progress in your journey.

In this engaging discussion, Tammie Bennett, a sport and performance psychology expert and founder of Show Up Society, shares insights on preparing for race day. She emphasizes the importance of mindset, recommending pre-race thank-you notes and reviewing training logs to boost confidence. Tammie also addresses how to enjoy the race experience, manage nerves at the starting line, and overcome mid-race struggles. With her holistic coaching approach, she helps clients achieve their goals while minimizing burnout, proving that racing is as much about the journey as it is about the finish line.

Moving on after a race can be surprisingly tough. Coach Bennett explores the emotional hangover athletes face and the importance of allowing downtime. Reflecting on past training cycles helps uncover valuable lessons and strengths. He emphasizes that interests outside of running enrich both life and performance. Downtime is not falling behind; it’s crucial for recovery. Choosing the next exciting goal and accepting feelings of aimlessness can lead to personal growth. Moving on doesn't undermine accomplishments; it paves the way for new beginnings.

What does success really mean? The discussion dives into how race conditions can influence outcomes and the emotional weight of marathons versus shorter races. Coaches are encouraged to recognize small daily achievements and adjust goals wisely when necessary. The importance of constructive self-criticism and celebrating minor victories is highlighted, showing that success is about progress, not perfection. Finally, it's perfectly okay to feel disappointed after a race, as those feelings can catalyze growth and future triumphs.

Episode 122. On The Starting LineWe all stand there on starting lines. Together. Alone. With the unknown ahead of us. No guarantees. This episode is inspired by so many of you that have reached out over the last few weeks to ask about the starting line. Over the last few weeks I've been to the Berlin Marathon, the Portland Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and Kids Mile, and now I'm recording this episode in Chicago with this great city's marathon only a couple of days away. I talk nerves, confidence, looking ahead and behind, what to focus on and what not to focus on and I talk about hope. I hope you enjoy the episode and I salute all you rock stars finding and crossing those starting lines in your life. Cheers and thank you for listening!Coach BennettSend us a messageBe sure to send any and all questions and comments to the mailbag: Coach Bennett’s Podcast 9220 SW Barbur Blvd STE 119, #322 Portland, Oregon 97219 Be sure to check out the Two Coach Bennetts Merch Store for t-shirts, hoodies, coffee mugs, pint glasses and more! - https://twocoachbennetts.com/merchAnd if you need even more Coach Bennett in your life you can scratch that itch by subscribing to the Coach Bennett’s Newsletter.You can also listen to the Two Coach Bennetts Talking podcast on Apple Podcasts or on Spotify Podcasts Or you can follow on Instagram: @coachbennett TikTok: @CoachBennett Check out Coach Bennett on Cameo for any messages of inspiration or motivation or birthday wished or pep talk for you or friends or family or teammates: Coach BennettThreads: @CoachBennettBluesky: ...

Episode 121. Ready, Set, Go! This is a really special episode. Because I get to talk about something that is near and dear to my heart - how to introduce the sport to kids (and adults). About ten years ago, I helped create something called Ready, Set, Go! for Nike Running. It was a guide for both kids and the adult in their lives that was going to help introduce them to this wonderful sport. Well, we decided to refresh Ready, Set, Go! and I couldn't be more excited about it. So, I figured, why not make a podcast that goes over some of the concepts of the guide. And the best part is that the concepts for kids are basically the same concepts for adults when it comes to introducing someone that is new to the sport or starting over in the sport. If there are kids in your life that you believe would love the sport or you're a parent or you're thinking about becoming a coach or already are one then this episode is for you. And be sure to check out the refreshed Ready, Set, Go! guide here. Cheers and thank you for listening to the show and for sharing, celebrating and saving this fantastic sport that we've got. Coach BennettSend us a messageBe sure to send any and all questions and comments to the mailbag: Coach Bennett’s Podcast 9220 SW Barbur Blvd STE 119, #322 Portland, Oregon 97219 Be sure to check out the Two Coach Bennetts Merch Store for t-shirts, hoodies, coffee mugs, pint glasses and more! - https://twocoachbennetts.com/merchAnd if you need even more Coach Bennett in your life you can scratch that itch by subscribing to the Coach Bennett’s Newsletter.You can also listen to the Two Coach Bennetts Talking podcast on Apple Podcasts or on Spotify Podcasts Or you can follow on Instagram: @coachbennett TikTok: @CoachBennett Check out Coach Bennett on Cameo for any messages of inspiration or motivation or birthday wished or pep talk for you or friends or family or teammates: Coach BennettThreads: @CoachBennettBluesky: ...

Episode 120. Keep It EasyIt’s not just about making sure you run easy when you’re supposed to run easy. Keeping it easy is also about making sure you’re not making the hard stuff harder than it needs to be. Give this latest episode of Coach Bennett’s Podcast a listen and you’ll be a little better equipped to keep it easy… or at least help keep yourself from making the hard stuff harder.Cheers,Coach Bennett Send us a messageBe sure to send any and all questions and comments to the mailbag: Coach Bennett’s Podcast 9220 SW Barbur Blvd STE 119, #322 Portland, Oregon 97219 Be sure to check out the Two Coach Bennetts Merch Store for t-shirts, hoodies, coffee mugs, pint glasses and more! - https://twocoachbennetts.com/merchAnd if you need even more Coach Bennett in your life you can scratch that itch by subscribing to the Coach Bennett’s Newsletter.You can also listen to the Two Coach Bennetts Talking podcast on Apple Podcasts or on Spotify Podcasts Or you can follow on Instagram: @coachbennett TikTok: @CoachBennett Check out Coach Bennett on Cameo for any messages of inspiration or motivation or birthday wished or pep talk for you or friends or family or teammates: Coach BennettThreads: @CoachBennettBluesky: ...

Episode 119. Getting Ready For The Big DayYou got a big day coming up? Is it a race? 5K? 10K? Marathon? Maybe it's an exam you need to take or a presentation you need to give or a conversation you need to have. No matter what your big day is you can be better prepared to take it on AND enjoy it. How? How can you be better prepared and enjoy that big day more? So happy you asked! Just listen to this episode and there's a real good chance you're going to come up big on the big day. Cheers and thank you for listening!Coach BennettSend us a messageBe sure to send any and all questions and comments to the mailbag: Coach Bennett’s Podcast 9220 SW Barbur Blvd STE 119, #322 Portland, Oregon 97219 Be sure to check out the Two Coach Bennetts Merch Store for t-shirts, hoodies, coffee mugs, pint glasses and more! - https://twocoachbennetts.com/merchAnd if you need even more Coach Bennett in your life you can scratch that itch by subscribing to the Coach Bennett’s Newsletter.You can also listen to the Two Coach Bennetts Talking podcast on Apple Podcasts or on Spotify Podcasts Or you can follow on Instagram: @coachbennett TikTok: @CoachBennett Check out Coach Bennett on Cameo for any messages of inspiration or motivation or birthday wished or pep talk for you or friends or family or teammates: Coach BennettThreads: @CoachBennettBluesky: ...