Episode 54 | Erin Strout

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Coaching, Marathons, Sports, Olympics, Running, Ultrarunning

4.8 • 1.1K Ratings

🗓️ 19 March 2019

⏱️ 57 minutes

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"The bottom line is that a lot of people look at running and they want to try it but are intimidated by it—and I think the more encouraging and welcoming we are, starting from the top of the sport, the better it is. And so that's exciting for me to watch and to cover and I hope [elites] continue to be encouraging and welcoming."I had a great time sitting down with Erin Strout for this week's episode of the podcast. Just a few weeks ago, Strout was named the digital editor at WomensRunning.com and for my money, she's one of the top journalists covering the sport of running today. In addition to her work at Women's Running, Strout has also written for Outside, Runner’s World, Running Times, and numerous other publications.We covered quite a bit of ground in this conversation, including Strout's introduction to running, when she began to think of herself as a runner, and the evolution of her career as a journalist. We also discussed the current state of the sport, the collective rise of American women in recent years, and what can be done to bridge the gap between elite athletes and middle and back of the packers. Finally, we got into the issue of gender equity in coaching, how she deals with feedback and criticism of her work, why she wishes freelance writers would stop pitching her personal essays, and a whole lot more, including some fun anecdotes about Meb Keflezighi and Shalane Flanagan.This episode is brought to you by Rise.Run.Retreat. Rise.Run.Retreat is a four-day women’s running retreat that takes place from May 16-19, 2019 in Woodstock, Vermont. It was founded on the idea that, when women come together through running they inspire and strengthen one another. Limited to just 16 women, the small-scale setting makes for a unique and impactful experience. Your registration includes all lodging, wholesome meals provided by the local farmer’s market and an amazing swag bag. For more information head to riserunretreat.com and use the code TMSPOD—that’s all CAPS—and save $100 bucks off your registration fee.Complete show notes: https://www.themorningshakeout.com/podcast-episode-54-with-erin-strout/Sign up here to get the morning shakeout email newsletter delivered to your inbox every Tuesday morning: www.themorningshakeout.com/subscribe/Support the morning shakeout on Patreon: www.patreon.com/themorningshakeout

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0:00.0	The bottom line is, you know, a lot of people look at running and they want to try it, but they're intimidated by it.
0:06.5	And I think the more encouraging and welcoming we are starting from the top of the sport, the better it is.
0:16.1	And so that's exciting for me to watch and to cover and I hope they continue.
0:22.3	That's Aaron Strout. and I hope they continue.
0:28.0	That's Aaron Strout and this is episode 54 of the Morning Shakeout out podcast. Hey, what is up everyone? I'm Mario Freoli and I'd like to welcome you to my
0:41.1	podcast where I bring you conversations
0:43.0	with some of the top athletes coaches, personalities, and behind-the-scenes people in
0:46.8	the sport of running. This week I sat down with Aaron Strout.
0:50.3	Aaron as of just a few weeks ago is the digital editor at women's running.
0:54.0	com which was a very good get for that publication and for my money
0:58.0	Aaron is one of the top journalists covering the sport of running today
1:01.0	and she is someone whose work and wit I have long admired.
1:04.9	Before taking her current role at women's running running running times
1:09.5	and numerous other publications.
1:11.6	We caught up earlier this month at the Napa Valley
1:13.5	Marathon where we hosted a pre-race athlete panel together. Aaron and I sat down to
1:17.8	talk about the evolution of her career, how she got into running, how she got
1:21.4	into journalism, and eventually running journalism.
1:24.7	We discuss the current state of the sport, both the good and the bad, the rise we've seen
1:28.6	amongst American women in recent years and what can be done to bridge the gap between elite athletes and middle and
1:34.3	back of the Packers. We also got into the issue of gender equity and coaching,
1:38.1	how she deals with feedback and criticism of her work, why she wishes freelance writers would stop pitching her personal
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