Do you believe you’ll never be a runner? This episode might change your mind.

In this episode of the Health by Haven Podcast, we sit down with HxH coaching client Samantha Berven to pull back the curtain on her incredible running transformation. We discuss how Samantha has gone from dreading every mile to crossing the finish line of her first half marathon.

If you’ve ever struggled with consistency, dealt with running injuries, or felt intimidated by long distances, Samantha’s "slow and steady" approach is the roadmap you’ve been looking for.

What we cover in this episode:

• The Mindset Shift: How to move from dreading running to wanting to improve your performance
• The Couch to Half Marathon Process: How Samantha progressed through the 5K and 10K milestones and ultimately trained for her first half
• Overcoming Setbacks: Real talk on managing running injuries and staying dedicated during a training cycle
• Race Day Play-by-Play: A recap of the 2025 Bluegrass Half Marathon in Johnson City, TN
• Run Coaching Insights: The role of run coaching in achieving huge goals

Whether you are looking for running motivation or practical tips for your own first distance race, Samantha’s story proves that with the right process, anyone can become a distance runner.

Related Episodes for Runners:

• Episode 014: Kevin FitzGerald on Running, Triathlons & Coaching
• Episode 030: You Can Run a Half Marathon

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• Season 4 sponsor, Avodah Massage Therapy
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