Breaking the Barrier

In this #episode, I speak about the #process I have learned over the years about dealing with the loss of loved ones. It's never easy but it can be something that is a bit more structured and controllable. Here are some of the things I talk about on this episode.

1. Everyone deals with loss in a different way

Not everyone will grieve in the same way. It's ok to let people grieve in their way, even though it might seem odd to you. Don't stress about something that you have no control over... Deal with YOUR process.

2. Open up and talk when you are ready

You don't have to feel like you need to talk right away. Maybe you need space, and that's OK. Talk when you are ready and don't rush things.

3. Allow yourself to be vulnerable

Be ok with acknowledging your feelings, whatever they may be. No one is going to judge you for not being as strong as you want to be. You don't have to be strong during this time. Sometimes it's ok to feel vulnerable.

4. Be ok being a bit screwed up for a bit

You may hit rock bottom at points. It's normal. You will get back up as long as you process your emotions. Don't fight the emotions... Let them in and accept them.

5. LIFE GOES ON

There is now going to be a new normal. The new normal will be life without your loved one. Take in the lessons that they have given to you, good or bad, and live your life... Keep those loved ones in your heart but, remember, you must live life.

Grieving Process

The grieving process is a normal part of losing someone. You will go through these emotions at some point. Do not try to fight them. They are normal and they will help you move forward.

1. Denial

2. Anger

3. Depression

4. Bargaining

5. Acceptance

Beyond Blue (Australia)

1300 22 4636

www.beyondblue.org.au

National Suicide Prevention Hotline (USA)

1800 273 8255

www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org

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Run With A Smile: Breaking the Barrier is now sponsored by Run With A Smile! A brilliant #clothing, #homeware, and #accessory brand that promotes #positivity in running and #life! For 10% off your order, visit www.runwithasmile.com and use code SMILEBREAK. They ship internationally as well!

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In This #episode of the Breaking the Barrier #Podcast, I talk about my personal journey and how I am coming back to fitness and what lessons I can be learning.

1. The Importance of Structure

For me, structure plays a big role in my #motivation... With any kind of structure, you can see your #progress at a much more calculable rate and keep your eyes on the prize. Structure can change everything! Build your plan around what your goals are!

2. Nutrition

#Nutrition plays a big part... You have to eat for what you want to achieve. Know when to be strict, and learn how to talk to your friends about it when they want to have you for dinner or when they want to go out. Know when you can relax and learn how to be smart about nights out and having those cheeky drinks or less than ideal foods. Don't blow it all... Moderate and continue where you left off the next day by picking those good #habits right back up.

3. Importance of Cross Training

Figure out the cross training you need to help you move closer to your goal. For example, if you want to be a better runner, don't JUST focus on running... What will help you?? Leg strength, upper body strength and stamina, etc... In your personal life, look at your friends and family as your cross training. They are there to help you along the way just as strengthening your legs will help you become a better runner.

4. Getting Back Into Socializing

Sometimes it's ok to be on your own. When you get back into the swing of things, it might feel a bit uncomfortable at first because you've gotten used to not having it part of your life. Stick it out, stay the course, and it will start to feel comfortable again. Your friends and family are there for you. They will be there with open arms... Accept them. Being uncomfortable is temporary! Just keep showing up.

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Generation UCAN: Generation UCAN is the smarter #energy #nutrition that is powered by SuperStarch, a slow-release complex carbohydrate that uniquely delivers steady, long-lasting energy to keep you fueled and feeling good! Whether you are an #athlete, or just looking for a #healthy snack, give Generation UCAN, the best choice for steady energy, a try!www.generationucan.com.au use code BREAKINGTHEBARRIER for 15% off your first order.

Run With A Smile: Breaking the Barrier is now sponsored by Run With A Smile! A brilliant #clothing, #homeware, and #accessory brand that promotes #positivity in running and #life! For 10% off your order, visit www.runwithasmile.com and use code SMILEBREAK. They ship internationally as well!

Audible: For you, the listeners of Breaking the Barrier podcast, #Audible is offering a #free audiobook download with a free 30-day trial to give you the opportunity to check out their service. There are over 180,000 titles to choose from and you can find #books on any subject. Today I would like to recommend "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" by Stephen R. Covey. Visit www.audibletrial.com/breakingthebarrier to claim your free audiobook and 30-day trial!

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In this episode, I describe 5 ways you can get into running and fitness... or back into running and fitness after an injury.

Key points include:

1. Goal Setting

2. Starting Slowly

3. Nutrition

4. Progressing Slowly

5. Recovery

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Generation UCAN: Generation UCAN is the smarter #energy #nutrition that is powered by SuperStarch, a slow-release complex carbohydrate that uniquely delivers steady, long-lasting energy to keep you fueled and feeling good! Whether you are an #athlete, or just looking for a #healthy snack, give Generation UCAN, the best choice for steady energy, a try!www.generationucan.com.au use code BREAKINGTHEBARRIER for 15% off your first order.

Run With A Smile: Breaking the Barrier is now sponsored by Run With A Smile! A brilliant #clothing, #homeware, and #accessory brand that promotes #positivity in running and #life! For 10% off your order, visit www.runwithasmile.com and use code SMILEBREAK. They ship internationally as well!

Audible: For you, the listeners of Breaking the Barrier podcast, #Audible is offering a #free audiobook download with a free 30-day trial to give you the opportunity to check out their service. There are over 180,000 titles to choose from and you can find #books on any subject. Today I would like to recommend "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" by Stephen R. Covey. Visit www.audibletrial.com/breakingthebarrier to claim your free audiobook and 30-day trial!

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In This #episode of the Breaking the Barrier #Podcast, I speak a little about #soul #searching and how it can affect your #life. I am doing a bit of soul searching in my own #personal life now that I have been thrust into a period of no #running. It's one of the reasons I have gone a bit dark on social media lately and have maybe seemed a bit quiet. I am trying to get back to myself a little bit to figure out the next chapter of my life-- whatever that may be. Obviously, I will get back to running as soon as I can but until then, it's time to search for the answers that will take me to the next level in my life.

Soul searching can really help you figure out who you are and what makes you happy. In this episode, I go into a few things that can help you along this journey. Some of the main bullet points are:

1. Look at your personal relationships. What is your relationship like with those around you and, more importantly, yourself. Are you able to just BE with yourself without feeling anxious or distracted? If you can't, why not?

2. Look at your family family relationships. Do you have or do you feel like you have the support you need from your family? Can you share with them your feelings about where you are in your life? If you don't have a strong family support system, do you have friends or support groups you can turn to?

3. Look at your relationship with work. Are you happy at your job or career? You're there 30-60 hours a week. It's important to feel fulfilled. What steps can you take to move closer to a job that you actually look forward to go to? Without taking extreme steps too quickly, what can you do? Put the value on it.

4. Look at your relationship with nature. When was the last time you looked at nature without wanting to grab your phone to take a picture right away? Letting nature connect with you is an important piece in understanding your place in it. When you are in nature, are you distracted? Why do you feel distracted? Try to stay in the moment and enjoy what is going on around you, rather than letting it pass you by. Look at it with your own eyes rather than through the eyes of technology.

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Sponsors:

Generation UCAN: Generation UCAN is the smarter #energy #nutrition that is powered by SuperStarch, a slow-release complex carbohydrate that uniquely delivers steady, long-lasting energy to keep you fueled and feeling good! Whether you are an #athlete, or just looking for a #healthy snack, give Generation UCAN, the best choice for steady energy, a try!www.generationucan.com.au use code BREAKINGTHEBARRIER for 15% off your first order.

Run With A Smile: Breaking the Barrier is now sponsored by Run With A Smile! A brilliant #clothing, #homeware, and #accessory brand that promotes #positivity in running and #life! For 10% off your order, visit www.runwithasmile.com and use code SMILEBREAK. They ship internationally as well!

Audible: For you, the listeners of Breaking the Barrier podcast, #Audible is offering a #free audiobook download with a free 30-day trial to give you the opportunity to check out their service. There are over 180,000 titles to choose from and you can find #books on any subject. Today I would like to recommend "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" by Stephen R. Covey. Visit www.audibletrial.com/breakingthebarrier to claim your free audiobook and 30-day trial!

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In this episode, we discuss Karima's personal journey and her experience in this year's Boston Marathon.

Karima's IG: www.instagram.com/karimamodjadidi

Have a listen! Available on itunes, spotify, soundcloud, and stitcher!

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Generation UCAN: Generation UCAN is the smarter #energy #nutrition that is powered by SuperStarch, a slow-release complex carbohydrate that uniquely delivers steady, long-lasting energy to keep you fueled and feeling good! Whether you are an #athlete, or just looking for a #healthy snack, give Generation UCAN, the best choice for steady energy, a try!www.generationucan.com.au use code BREAKINGTHEBARRIER for 15% off your first order.

Audible: For you, the listeners of Breaking the Barrier podcast, #Audible is offering a #free audiobook download with a free 30-day trial to give you the opportunity to check out their service. There are over 180,000 titles to choose from and you can find #books on any subject. Today I would like to recommend "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" by Stephen R. Covey. Visit www.audibletrial.com/breakingthebarrier to claim your free audiobook and 30-day trial!

Run With A Smile: Breaking the Barrier is now sponsored by Run With A Smile! A brilliant #clothing, #homeware, and #accessory brand that promotes #positivity in running and #life! For 10% off your order, visit www.runwithasmile.com and use code SMILEBREAK. They ship internationally as well!

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In this episode, I discuss how to get beyond the things that stop us in our tracks. How can we get past something like an injury that halts the very thing that has defined us for so long?

Marathon Training Academy: www.marathontrainingacademy.com

MTA Donation Page: https://www.johnmuirtrust.org/support-us/campaigns/1611-the-marathon-training-academy-forever-forest

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Audible: For you, the listeners of Breaking the Barrier podcast, Audible is offering a free audiobook download with a free 30-day trial to give you the opportunity to check out their service. There are over 180,000 titles to choose from and you can find books on any subject. Today I would like to recommend "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" by Stephen R. Covey. Visit www.audibletrial.com/breakingthebarrier to claim your free audiobook and 30-day trial!

Run With A Smile: Breaking the Barrier is now sponsored by Run With A Smile! A brilliant clothing, homeware, and accessory brand that promotes positivity in running and life! For 10% off your order, visit www.runwithasmile.com and use code SMILEBREAK. They ship internationally as well!

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In this #episode, I #explore some of the most #extreme #races across the planet. From short and fast, to long and grueling, these races are some of the most intense tests of physical and mental stamina.

Here is a list of all the races I speak about:

1. The Beer Mile- https://www.beermile.com/

2. The Badwater Ultra Marathon- http://www.badwater.com/

3. The Marathon De Sables- http://www.marathondessables.com/en/marathon-des-sables

4. The Self-Transcendence 3100 Mile Race- https://3100.srichinmoyraces.org/

5. The Barkley Marathons- http://barkleymarathons.com/

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Generation UCAN: Generation UCAN is the smarter energy nutrition that is powered by SuperStarch, a slow-release complex carbohydrate that uniquely delivers steady, long-lasting energy to keep you fueled and feeling good! Whether you are an athlete, or just looking for a healthy snack, give Generation UCAN, the best choice for steady energy, a try!www.generationucan.com.au use code BREAKINGTHEBARRIER for 15% off your first order

Audible: For you, the listeners of Breaking the Barrier podcast, Audible is offering a free audiobook download with a free 30-day trial to give you the opportunity to check out their service. There are over 180,000 titles to choose from and you can find books on any subject. Today I would like to recommend "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" by Stephen R. Covey. Visit www.audibletrial.com/breakingthebarrier to claim your free audiobook and 30-day trial!

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#Recovery is an important aspect of any #race or #workout. Knowing how to recover is crucial to being able to stay #healthy and getting back to #running or working out #strong. Whether it's something for your physical body or your #mind, you need to stay on top of these methods to get through your post race time period.

From things like nutrition to how to defeat any mental battle, find some tips in this episode to help you through.

Ashleigh Watson Websites:

Website: www.ashleighwatsonmusic.com

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Audible: For you, the listeners of Breaking the Barrier podcast, Audible is offering a free audiobook download with a free 30-day trial to give you the opportunity to check out their service. There are over 180,000 titles to choose from and you can find books on any subject. Today I would like to recommend "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" by Stephen R. Covey. Visit www.audibletrial.com/breakingthebarrier to claim your free audiobook and 30-day trial!

Run With A Smile: Breaking the Barrier is now sponsored by Run With A Smile! A brilliant clothing, homeware, and accessory brand that promotes positivity in running and life! For 10% off your order, visit www.runwithasmile.com and use code SMILEBREAK. They ship internationally as well!

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In this episode, I feature your answers to the question, "why do you do what you do?". I share these answers before leading into my lessons from a race segment, featuring the Canberra Marathon.

It's been an incredible journey so far and I am so grateful to have all my listeners, friends, family, etc to help me along the way. No matter what happens, I feel like I have already won.

Some takeaway bullet points:

1. The path isn't always going to be the path you think it will be... But learn from it what you can and how you can.

2. Appreciate the things in your life that are there for you despite anything else.

3. Always be sure to look at the positives, even if you feel like they may not be worth it-- THEY ARE!

4. Look at the bigger picture and see how far you've come overall... 4 hours isn't going to tell you everything you need to know.

5. There's many steps to take in the journey... Not every step will be great... But take the steps anyway.

Australian Running Festival

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Audible: For you, the listeners of Breaking the Barrier podcast, Audible is offering a free audiobook download with a free 30-day trial to give you the opportunity to check out their service. There are over 180,000 titles to choose from and you can find books on any subject. Today I would like to recommend "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" by Stephen R. Covey. Visit www.audibletrial.com/breakingthebarrier to claim your free audiobook and 30-day trial!

Run With A Smile: Breaking the Barrier is now sponsored by Run With A Smile! A brilliant clothing, homeware, and accessory brand that promotes positivity in running and life! For 10% off your order, visit www.runwithasmile.com and use code SMILEBREAK. They ship internationally as well!

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