How to Master and Succeed at Multiple Sports with Melissa Linden
02/15/24 • 42 min
#110 - Are you struggling to train and compete in multiple sports; or nervous about starting a second sport? Listen to my conversation with Melissa Linden, competitive hybrid athlete, as she shares her story from her first 5K that she ran with reluctance, to conquering endurance sports and strength training.
Melissa's story is nothing short of inspirational and she lays out her secrets on how to set realistic goals, prioritize races, and juggle a busy life without dropping the ball. Her path from reluctant runner to strongwoman champion is a testament to the power of goal setting, diligent training, and a willingness to embrace new challenges.
Topics Covered:
- Learn how balance training between sports and setting the right expectations
- Hear tips on how to plan and prioritize races to set yourself up for success
- Explore the ways to manage recovery when training for multiple sports to perform your best
Today’s Guest
Melissa Linden
Melissa is a hybrid athlete participating and competing in the sports of distance running, obstacle course racing, ultramarathons, endurance OCR, powerlifting, and Strongman. She also dabbles in functional fitness and CrossFit competitions for fun. She was guilted into running a 5K back in 2013 and fell so hard in love with the idea of setting, training for, and achieving a goal that she has been running ever since.
Along the way, she equally fell in love with being strong and lifting heavy and is determined to prove that it's possible to be a high-performing athlete in dissimilar sports. A mechanical engineer by day, she lives in New Jersey with her husband James, who you can find on top of Melissa's shoulders as she carries him across the Finish Line.
Follow Melissa:
- Instagram - @melinden_tv
Resources:
- Inspire to Run on Instagram - @inspiretorunpodcast
- Free Guide - Kickstart your Fitness in 5 Steps
- 8 Week Fitness Coaching Program with Underdog Fitness
- Sign-up using code INSPIRE10 for 10% off
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#110 - Are you struggling to train and compete in multiple sports; or nervous about starting a second sport? Listen to my conversation with Melissa Linden, competitive hybrid athlete, as she shares her story from her first 5K that she ran with reluctance, to conquering endurance sports and strength training.
Melissa's story is nothing short of inspirational and she lays out her secrets on how to set realistic goals, prioritize races, and juggle a busy life without dropping the ball. Her path from reluctant runner to strongwoman champion is a testament to the power of goal setting, diligent training, and a willingness to embrace new challenges.
Topics Covered:
- Learn how balance training between sports and setting the right expectations
- Hear tips on how to plan and prioritize races to set yourself up for success
- Explore the ways to manage recovery when training for multiple sports to perform your best
Today’s Guest
Melissa Linden
Melissa is a hybrid athlete participating and competing in the sports of distance running, obstacle course racing, ultramarathons, endurance OCR, powerlifting, and Strongman. She also dabbles in functional fitness and CrossFit competitions for fun. She was guilted into running a 5K back in 2013 and fell so hard in love with the idea of setting, training for, and achieving a goal that she has been running ever since.
Along the way, she equally fell in love with being strong and lifting heavy and is determined to prove that it's possible to be a high-performing athlete in dissimilar sports. A mechanical engineer by day, she lives in New Jersey with her husband James, who you can find on top of Melissa's shoulders as she carries him across the Finish Line.
Follow Melissa:
- Instagram - @melinden_tv
Resources:
- Inspire to Run on Instagram - @inspiretorunpodcast
- Free Guide - Kickstart your Fitness in 5 Steps
- 8 Week Fitness Coaching Program with Underdog Fitness
- Sign-up using code INSPIRE10 for 10% off
Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts
“Inspire to Run Podcast is truly inspiring!” <– If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more people — just like you — move toward the healthy life that they desire. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!
Join the Inspire to Run community:
- Website - Inspire to Run
- Facebook - @InspiretoRun
- Instagram - @InspiretoRunPodcast
- Strava - @Inspir
Start your wellness journey and feel better with a 30-Day Healthy Living program!
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#109 - After hitting pause for a few weeks through the holidays, I'm back in full stride, eager to share with you the latest from the running world and my own personal journey. You will hear about my running goals for 2024 and how I am thinking about preparing for them (mentally and physically). We also have incredible guest interviews that are on the way!
Topics Covered:
- Get the latest on Inspire to Run Podcast
- Hear about my running goals for 2024
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Richard Conner
Richard is a strategic marketing professional with experience in B2B marketing. Richard is the founder of Inspire to Run and is passionate about helping others reach their goals. He is a Connecticut native and is a husband, dad, writer, Star Wars fan, and of course - runner! Richard recently discovered obstacle course racing and has fully embraced this new obsession.
Resources:
- Inspire to Run on Instagram - @inspiretorunpodcast
- Free Guide - Kickstart your Fitness in 5 Steps
- 8 Week Fitness Coaching Program with Underdog Fitness
- Sign-up using code INSPIRE10 for 10% off
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Winning in Life Beyond the Finish Line with Darren Brown
#111 - Darren Brown, Head of Marketing at OOFOS, takes us on a journey from the track to the heart of home, revealing how family and fatherhood have shaped his world. Listen as he candidly discusses his transition from a competitive runner to a coach. Darren reflects on the camaraderie that transformed his life, from his collegiate days as an All-American athlete to coaching his wife.
Darren also introduces us to OOFOS groundbreaking foam technology, a leap in innovation for both athletic performance and everyday wellness. Join us for an episode that celebrates the intersections of innovation, community, and determination, proving that every stride counts towards a larger, shared goal.
Topics Covered:
- Hear Darren's incredible story about his journey into competitive racing and lessons learned along the way
- Listen to his story about transitioning from an All-American athlete to coach, marketing executive, and family man
- Learn how Darren developed friendships that extend beyond the track
- Discover how OOFOS groundbreaking foam technology can transform your recovery
Today’s Guest
Darren Brown
Darren Brown is the Head of Marketing at OOFOS, the global leader in Active Recovery footwear. Darren is responsible for leading the holistic global brand and marketing strategy – from grassroots experiential events to executing larger reach media campaigns - in order to build awareness and drive demand for the high growth disruptor brand.
Follow OOFOS:
- Instagram - OOFOS
- Facebook - OOFOS
- Website - www.oofos.com
- Pan-Mass Challenge - https://www.oofos.com/pages/oofos-x-pmc
Resources:
- Inspire to Run on Instagram - @inspiretorunpodcast
- Free Guide - Kickstart your Fitness in 5 Steps
- 8 Week Fitness Coaching Program with Underdog Fitness
- Sign-up using code INSPIRE10 for 10% off
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“Inspire to Run Podcast is truly inspiring!” <– If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more people — just like you — move toward the healthy life that they desire. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!
Join the Inspire to Run community:
- Website - Inspire to Run
- Facebook - @InspiretoRun
- Instagram - @InspiretoRunPodcast
- Strava - @Inspireto
Start your wellness journey and feel better with a 30-Day Healthy Living program!
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Inspire to Run Podcast - How to Master and Succeed at Multiple Sports with Melissa Linden
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Hey , my friend , I'm excited to bring to you our first guest interview for 2024 . We recorded this interview at the end of 2023 and I'm excited about the conversation because we talk about how to balance between two different spores that you're training for or competing in , and I talked to my guest , melissa , about tips on how to plan and prioritize races , learning how to mana
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