Amy Haas: Race Across The States

Amy Haas, a strength and running coach, shares her journey from team sports to running and her decision to run a half marathon in every state. She emphasizes the importance of strength training for runners and provides tips for getting started. Amy also discusses the growth of her Instagram account and the partnerships she has formed with companies like Nike. In this conversation, Amy Haas shares her experiences as a runner and influencer on Instagram. She talks about the challenges of capturing the perfect photo, even in painful situations. Amy also discusses the difficulties of explaining her influencer life to her family and the misconceptions they have. She shares some humorous and hazardous experiences with promoting products, including a mishap with THC CBD gummies. Amy expresses her interest in trail and ultra running and the laid-back nature of the sport. She emphasizes the importance of enjoying running and keeping it fun, as well as the benefits of pacing and slowing down. Takeaways Strength training is crucial for runners to improve performance and prevent injuries. Consistency and prioritizing running can lead to significant improvements in performance. Social media platforms like Instagram can provide a sense of community and accountability for runners. Partnerships with companies can offer unique opportunities and experiences for runners. Capturing the perfect photo can sometimes involve pushing through pain and discomfort. Explaining the life of an influencer to family members who don't understand can be challenging. Promoting products can have unexpected and sometimes hazardous consequences. Trail and ultra running offer a different and more laid-back experience compared to traditional road races. Enjoying running and keeping it fun is key to staying consistent and making progress. Pacing is crucial in training and racing, and running slower in training can lead to faster race times. Preparing for ultra running involves learning to eat while running and finding the right fueling strategies. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 03:11 Transitioning from Team Sports to Running 08:21 The Importance of Strength Training for Runners 11:33 The Challenge of Starting a Strength Training Routine 18:07 Running the First Half Marathon 24:07 The Decision to Run a Half Marathon in Every State 27:15 Starting an Instagram Journey 30:26 The Unexpected Growth of the Instagram Account 33:43 Partnerships with Companies 35:31 Chasing the Perfect Photo 36:11 Pushing Through Pain 36:40 Irony Strikes Again 37:30 Explaining Influencer Life to Family 39:07 The Hazards of Promoting Products 40:15 Marijuana Mishaps 42:05 Trail and Ultra Running 43:03 Running High 44:18 Exploring Joshua Tree National Park 45:40 The Laid-Back Nature of Ultra Running 48:23 Fueling Strategies 52:19 Enjoying Running and Keeping it Fun 53:49 The Importance of Pacing 56:22 The Benefits of Slowing Down 58:34 Preparing for Ultra Running 59:28 Closing Remarks Support the podcast on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/theadventurejogger Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices