"From the Track to the Community: TJ Smith on Running, Coaching, and Giving Back" - The Everyday Runner
n this episode of The Everyday Runner, host Erin Mayer chats with TJ Smith, a cross-country coach and educator, about his journey from playing soccer and baseball to becoming a passionate runner and coach. TJ reflects on his early running days, including his high school state championship win, and the transition to adult running, sharing valuable lessons about training, recovery, and injury prevention.
TJ emphasizes that more mileage doesn’t always lead to better performance, highlighting the importance of recovery and patience during setbacks. He also shares some humorous and humbling…
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