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Between Two Coaches

Amanda Katz and Nick Klastava

Join Between Two Coaches, a weekly podcast helping you enjoy the fitness world with a more human approach. Each episode, we’ll bring problems faced in the fitness community to the surface and share solutions on creating a more sustainable, balanced mindset around your training goals. Consider this podcast your “go-to” on all things fitness, from a loving, supportive, no BS lens.

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01:06:44

Need or Nah Part 4: Recovery Edition

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2024/08/29

In this conversation, the Coach Nick and Coach Amanda are joined by Leah Avery and Winnie Lizardo to discuss various topics related to physical therapy and recovery for Part 4 of the Need or Nah Series. They cover the effectiveness of recovery tools such as massage, compression boots, and Theragun, and also discuss the use of cold therapy and icing. They also highlight the dangers of overtraining and the importance of listening to your body. The episode concludes with the guests sharing their

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01:38:15

Need or Nah Part 3: Running Edition

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2024/08/22

In this episode Coach Nick and Coach Amanda have guests Elisabeth Scott and Toni Kengor on for part 3 of the Need or Nah Series talking about all things running. The guests share how they have all met one another and share their experiences with running and then dive into a range of topics and whether they are Needs or Nahs in the running world. The topics range from carbon plates shoes and strava to ending runs on round numbers. The 4 coaches share experiences and laughs and tons of their thoughts

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01:09:31

Need or Nah Series: Part 2 Nutrition Edition

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2024/08/15

Welcome to Part 2 of the Need/Nah Series all about Nutrition. Coach Nick and Coach Amanda are joined by Registered Dietitians Stevie Lyn Smith and Kylee Van Horn and they discuss various topics including the importance of getting your period for athletes, the risks of consuming raw milk, and the role of processed foods in an athlete's diet. They dive into nutrition and supplements and they talk about the importance of meeting carbohydrate needs, the misconception around processed foods, and the

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00:50:14

Need/Nah Series Part 1: Fitness Edition

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2024/08/08

In this episode, Coach Amanda and Coach Nick are joined by Matt Meyer and Maddie Myers to discuss various fitness topics in Part 1 of their Need or Nah series. They cover glute activation, mobility, lifting weights, Pilates, cycle syncing workouts, fasted workouts and contrast therapy. The group goes through each topic and gives a Need or Nah about whether it is required in the Fitness world and they joke and talk about each topic. Near the end of the episode Matt and Maddie answer some question

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01:01:15

Dependency On Exercise, Cheerleading, Sick Dance Moves

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2024/08/01

In this episode, the Nick and Amanda are joined by Stephanie Roth-Goldberg and discuss disordered behaviors, and dependency with exercise. Stephanie is a psychotherapist specializing in eating disorders among athletes. They explore the concept of exercise addiction and the difference between addiction and dependence. They highlight signs and symptoms of exercise addiction, such as prioritizing exercise over other aspects of life, severe discomfort with rest or recovery, and compensatory exercise. In

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00:44:47

All-in Exercise Culture, Remembering Names, Con Ed

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2024/07/25

In this conversation, Nick and Amanda discuss various topics including remembering names, receiving listener love, and Amanda's grievances with Con Ed. In this conversation, Amanda and Nick discuss the concept of 'all in' exercise culture and its potential harm to mental and physical health. They highlight the obsession with exercise and the inability to find balance in life. They emphasize the importance of having activities and hobbies outside of exercise, as well as the need for rest

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01:08:12

Ultra Running for newcomers and a run clubs rant

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2024/07/18

In this episode, Coach Amanda and Coach Nick are joined by special guest Justin Andreas. They discuss their recent activities, including trail running, long runs, and running in the rain. They also answer a listener question about packing a toothbrush for long runs. Coach Nick shares his grievance about run clubs being labeled as dating clubs, expressing concerns about objectification and creating an uncomfortable environment. Nick, Amanda and Justin discuss various topics related to ultra running,

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00:49:32

Top 5 Issues We Still See in Coaching,...

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2024/07/11

In this conversation, Nick and Amanda discuss various topics including communication, boundaries, vacations, watermelons, and garnering support from family for running and working out. They also share a listener review and answer a listener question. In this conversation, Nick and Amanda discuss five problems in the fitness coaching world. They talk about coaches who promote only one approach or modality, ego-driven coaching, trainers selling their own disordered relationship with food and exercise,

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00:46:49

Fitness as you age, Inside Out 2, Tips for your...

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2024/07/04

Coach Nick and Coach Amanda discuss fitness as you age and some tips to stay in the game longer. The conversation covers various topics including Instagram fake news, fitness as you age, running experiences, movies, Olympic trials, and the trend of 'raw dogging' in running culture. In this episode, Amanda and Nick discuss the importance of adapting fitness routines as we age. They emphasize the need to listen to our bodies, fuel properly, and prioritize strength training. They also highlight

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00:53:50

The Wellness Identity Epidemic, Shoes off In the...

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2024/06/27

In this episode, Coach Amanda and Coach Nick discuss various topics including the wellness identity epidemic, their thoughts on the Olympic trials and how they stay motivated. Additionally, they express their grievances about a New York Times article that suggests not asking guests to take off their shoes when entering a home. The conversation explores the Wellness Identity Epidemic, where content creators portray their lives as wellness and push it as the ideal way to live. They discuss how this

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01:14:48

Underfueling Trends, Postpartum Journey with Holley,...

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2024/06/20

In this episode, Coach Amanda and Coach Nick are joined by sports dietitian and personal trainer Holley Samuel to discuss postpartum return to exercise and running. They address the misinformation and harmful influence of influencers who promote underfueling during workouts. Holley shares her personal experience of exercising throughout her pregnancy and the challenges she faced. The conversation highlights the need for more education and support for postpartum athletes. Holley Samuel shares her

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00:50:27

Hashtag Healed, Anxiety/Pressure in Athletics,...

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2024/06/13

In this episode, Amanda and Nick discuss Anxiety and Pressure in Athletics. They start by talking about Amanda's experience running the women's only New York City Mini 10K and Nick's long run. The hosts share listener love and answer a question about the Chicago Marathon. They also air their grievances about cottage cheese. The main theme of the episode is anxiety and pressure in athletics. They talk about how Anxiety and pressure can manifest in fitness and sports. They share their own

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00:57:40

There’s No Finish Line: Amanda’s Eating Disorder Story

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2024/06/06

In this episode, Coach Amanda shares her personal experience with an eating disorder and how it has informed her role as a coach. She emphasizes the importance of understanding that eating disorders have little to do with food or physical size and that the false narrative around them can prevent people from getting the help they need. The hosts also share listener love and answer a question about lessons they've learned in coaching. In this conversation, Amanda shares her personal journey with

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01:10:47

Emails, Three Exercises, and Navigating Social Media...

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2024/05/30

In this episode, Coach Amanda and Coach Nick are joined by Vicky Sekely, co-host of the TrainSmartRunStrong podcast. They discuss the role of influencers in the fitness industry and the challenges of navigating social media as a coach. They highlight the prevalence of false claims and misleading information on social media, particularly among fitness influencers. They also discuss the importance of nuance and storytelling in conveying accurate information and debunking myths. The conversation

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00:48:04

Amanda Takes on Brooklyn, Imposters Everywhere,...

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2024/05/22

In this episode, Coach Amanda and Coach Nick discuss imposter syndrome in fitness. They talk about their recent week, including Coach Nick being sick and dealing with frogs and Coach Amanda's recent race at Brooklyn Half. They address a listener question about the importance of cadence in running and share a positive review. They also discuss the controversy surrounding Spring Energy gels and the discrepancy between the claimed and actual nutritional content. In this conversation, Amanda and

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00:57:01

Frogs, Tattoos, and Red/Green Flags of Coaching

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2024/05/16

In this episode, Coach Amanda and Coach Nick discuss red and green flags when hiring coaches. They also talk about the role of coaching and why it's important to hire a coach or personal trainer. The discuss how coaching goes beyond just numbers in a log; it's about having a supportive cheerleader who understands your passion for running or fitness. They also address the harmful elitism and gatekeeping in the running community and emphasize the importance of inclusivity and support for all

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00:50:30

Detaching from the numbers

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2024/05/09

In this episode, Amanda and Nick discuss their recent meet-up, listener questions, and the topic of disconnecting from numbers in the fitness world. They answer a question about their gym and run essentials, as well as what's in their post-race fuel bags. They emphasize the importance of disconnecting from numbers and the negative effects of tying performance to metrics. They discuss the need to be present in your body and listen to its cues, as well as the dangers of pushing through sickness

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00:43:06

Things we've changed our minds about in coaching

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2024/05/02

In this episode, Coach Amanda and Coach Nick discuss things they have changed their minds about as fitness professionals. They also address a recent controversy involving an influencer who bandited a race. Coach Nick talks about how his perspective on coaching has shifted from focusing solely on achieving results to helping athletes transform as individuals. Coach Amanda shares that she no longer believes in the phrase 'love what you do and never work a day in your life' and emphasizes the

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00:41:33

Normalized Disordered Behaviors in the Fitness Community

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2024/04/25

In this episode, Coach Amanda and Coach Nick discuss normalized disordered behaviors in the fitness industry. They share the story of how they started the podcast and their friendship. Amanda goes on a grievance about a fitness trainer of a Celebrity you all know. Overall, the conversation aims to raise awareness about disordered behaviors in the fitness industry and promote a more balanced and sustainable approach to health and

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00:45:27

Surprising Aspects of Our Fitness and Wellness Routines

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2024/04/18

In this episode, Coach Amanda and Coach Nick discuss surprising aspects of their fitness and wellness routines. They share their personal experiences and offer insights on topics such as not taking splits during workouts, and sticking to the same strength training routine. They also address the importance of communication and compatibility between coaches and athletes. Additionally, they express their grievances with the emphasis on running through injuries and the perception of toughness in the

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