Go behind the scenes of elite athletic recovery and performance with Carrie Lane, Director of Speed and Strength Performance at UnderArmourand coach to some of the world’s top distance runners. In this episode, Carrie shares her journey from collegiate runner to renowned performance coach, offering a firsthand look at her innovative approaches to speed, strength, and rehabilitation for athletes at every level. Listeners will discover how Carrie’s unique coaching background and personal experiences shape her work with UnderArmour’sMission Run teams, as well as the latest educational initiatives and collaborations driving athlete development. She also shares real-world success stories in athlete rehabilitation, including the integration of speed training into recovery protocols. Carrie provides expert insights on balancing speed, power, and healing, with a focus on individualized recovery strategies. The conversation delves into the science behind pelvic positioning, tissue loading, posture, and tendinopathy management in high-performance sports. Additionally, Carrie discusses practical coaching techniques and the art of fostering movement quality through calisthenics and tailored training. Whether you’re a coach, athlete, or sports enthusiast, this episode offers actionable takeaways and a rare glimpse into the art and science of helping athletes return stronger, faster, and more resilient than ever!

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00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

00:06 Carrie Lane’s Coaching Background

01:39 Meeting Carrie Lane: A Personal Story

03:57 Carrie’s Current Role at UnderArmour

04:59 Educational Initiatives and Collaborations

08:27 Success Stories in Athlete Rehabilitation

10:22 Incorporating Speed Training in Rehab

17:00 Pelvic Position and Speed Training

25:30 Balancing Speed, Power, and Healing

28:03 The Art of Individualized Athlete Recovery

28:43 Direct Access and Faster Recovery

29:20 Loading and Imaging in Athlete Recovery

30:34 Speed Training and Tissue Loading

31:07 Posture and Tendinopathy Management

32:07 Movement Quality and Calisthenics

34:40 Effective Coaching Techniques

39:13 Hormonal Responses from Body Weight Exercises

44:21 Movement Literacy and Creativity

49:52 Assessing and Improving Movement Quality

52:04 Final Thoughts