Episode 562: Stefanie Flippin – Accomplished Ultra and Trail Runner, Medical Doctor, and Coach (Coaching Series Episode 3)

I'll Have Another with Lindsey Hein Podcast

Welcome to another episode of the coaching series on I’ll Have Another Podcast. This series is supported by V.02, the coaching platform that I use and that my guest today, Stef Flippin, also utilizes.

Stef is one of my favorite people in the running community. I’ve had the pleasure of collaborating with her on the Relay Podcast, and she also co-hosts the podcast Making Strides with Carolyn Su.

Stef is an incredibly accomplished athlete, having won the 2021 USATF 100 Mile National Championship as well as the Tunnel Hill 100 Mile Championship in both 2020 and 2021. Beyond her impressive running achievements, she’s also a writer and a medical doctor by trade, although she has since transitioned from that profession to focus on her running, coaching, writing, and podcasting. She truly does it all!

What stands out about Stef is her thoroughness; when you ask her a question, she responds with deep, meaningful insights. This thoughtful approach extends to her coaching as well. You can find her on Instagram at @stephanieflippin and check out her website at stefflippin.com. If you enjoy this episode, make sure to check out her work on the Making Strides Podcast and the Relay Podcast.

What we talked about:

3:25- Stef’s podcast, Making Strides

5:15- Her own running

11:50- Catching up on her coaching career

13:50- Structuring peak marathon training

28:30- Favorite course to run a marathon PR

34:00- Fueling

42:00- Type of athletes that she coaches

49:15- Leaving practicing medicine

55:35- Advice to various levels of marathoners

1:06:00- End of podcast questions

Show notes:

Where the Crawdads Sing

Jodi Picoult

Kristin Hannah

The British Journal of Sports Medicine

Other Coaching Series Episodes:

Diljeet Taylor – Episode 455

Jenna Wrieden – Episode 453

Kevin Hanson – Episode 451

Sheila Burrell – Episode 449

Ryan Hall – Episode 447

Jon Green – Episode 445

High school coaching series:

Chris Turner – Episode 477

Chuck Schwartz – Episode 483

Lisa Taylor – Episode 481

Robyn McGillis and Marie Markham – Episode 479

Brian Rosetti – Episode 475

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