From Law Enforcement to Running Leader: Dr. Ann Burke on Discipline, Community, and Coaching

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Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Maximum Mileage Running Podcast, Coach Hannah sits down with Dr. Ann Burke, certified running coach, law enforcement leader, and founder of the Delray Beach Running Company. With more than 80 marathons completed and decades of leadership experience, Dr. Burke shares what it takes to build runners the right way. From launching a running store through relentless community engagement to creating one of the most inclusive and safety-focused run communities in South Florida, her approach is rooted in discipline, standards, and protecting the athlete. They discuss proper gait analysis and smart shoe selection, the truth about inserts and industry upselling, practical runner safety protocols, fueling for performance without calorie restriction, and how to use performance data wisely. Most importantly, they explain why real transformation in running requires knowledgeable human coaching. If you are a runner balancing ambitious goals with a busy life and want to train with durability, confidence, and purpose, this conversation is for you. Right, that's us done. If that was useful… share it. Stick it in your club WhatsApp, send it to that mate who's al