S2 EP8 - Conversations with Coaches: Kris R. Smith (@krisrs)

Season two of the Runner’s Round Table will feature conversations with different female run coaches. In this episode, Stephanie talks with coach Kristyn R. Smith, a New York City based run coach who works with runners virtually, in person, and as part of one of the largest run clubs in NYC, the Dashing Whippets. In this conversation we talk about Kristyn’s later-in-life entry into the sport, the importance of her mentorship with Paul Carmona, her style of coaching that focuses on life beyond the run, and the power of community. Enjoy our conversation and thanks for listening. *For the YouTube video, go here: https://youtu.be/NIopK-eEA00 About Stephanie: Stephanie is an RRCA (Road Runner’s Club of America) and McMillan Running certified running coach with over 10 years of running experience. Additionally, Stephanie is a yoga teacher with advanced certifications in yoga for athletes, Yoga For All, and Empowered Wisdom Yoga Nidra. Stephanie believes that to be a runner is to believe in your possibility as a human through movement. Her favorite running distance is the half marathon (13.1 miles/21 kilometers). https://www.instagram.com/thecookierunner/ www.thecookierunner.net About Kristyn: Kristyn R Smith is a vDOT and RRCA certified running coach as well as an ACE personal trainer. Kristyn runs with and coaches for The Dashing Whippets Run club in NYC, in addition to coaching for Marathon Training Academy, and for her own personal clients too. You can find all the details on her and her offerings on her website, www.coachkrisrs.com or follow her on social @krisrs. www.instagram.com/krisrs www.coachkrisrs.com