EPISODE #153: Run Smarter, Not Harder: How Jen Steele Coaches Women to Crush Goals Without Burnout

In this episode of RUNWITHALLI LIVE, Jen Steele, founder of Misadventure Coaching and certified run coach, shares her mission to help women chase their running goals without sacrificing the joy that drew them to the sport in the first place. A self-described “back-of-the-pack” runner turned empowered coach, Jen knows firsthand the challenges of balancing life, training, and the mental load that can come with it all.Jen shares her journey from completing her first marathon in nearly seven hours to coaching hundreds of athletes toward their breakthroughs. We talk about the benefits of slow running, building confidence as a runner, and why your training plan should fit into your life—not the other way around! I really enjoyed connecting with Jen and hearing her story and background firsthand. Running is truly the sport for everyone, and I love that she’s on a mission to make it accessible to all!Whether you’re training for your first race or chasing a new PR, this conversation will leave you feeling encouraged, equipped, and ready to lace up those sneakers with a purpose!Follow Jen Steele:WebsiteInstagram  If you enjoyed this episode, head to Apple Podcasts and tap the +Follow button to stay in the loop. Your support helps me bring more conversations like this to life. Thank you for being here! Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREE Support the showThe RUNWITHALLI LIVE Podcast is hosted by Alli Felsenthal, founder of RunWithAlli Coaching and virtual run coach to runners around the world. Each episode brings expert guests, honest conversations, and practical tools to help you train smarter, race better, and love the process. Whether you’re chasing your first finish line or a new PR, you’re in the right place.ENJOYED THIS EPISODE? Your support helps this podcast reach more runners who need it. Leave a review on Apple Podcasts. It’s the #1 way to help the show grow: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/runwithalli-live/id1510066149Share this episode with a runner who needs to hear itSubscribe so you never miss an episodeWORK WITH RUNWITHALLI 1:1 Run Coaching. Personalized plans from the mile to the marathon → runafastermarathon.comFollow on Instagram → @runwithalliJoin the newsletter for weekly training tips, athlete wins, running science, and more → http://runafastermarathon.com/newsletterFree community with free weekly resources → Discord