The Running Explained Podcast

s2/e38 Depression, Running, Mental Health, & more with Will Frantz (@will.c.frantz)

10.27.2022 - By Elisabeth ScottPlay

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Let's talk about it. Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions you can experience, and running is an integral part of many runners' mental health management. Ultrarunner & coach Will Frantz joins the show for a raw conversation about depression, running, mental health, feeling good, feeling bad, working with clients who are struggling with their mental health, neurotransmitters, nutrition, and more!

Depression sucks!

Tiny habits

Setting yourself up for success

"Motivation" & consistency

Rough patches in races & in life

What coaches can do to help during the rough patches

Learning to be flexible

Neurotransmitters 101

Simple nutritional support for brain health

and more!

Will Frantz is a personal trainer, ultrarunning coach, and nutrition coach. You can find him on his podcast, "Eat Well, Sleep Great, Run Far" sharing information on training, nutrition, and more! 

Eat Well, Sleep Great, Run Far Podcast: https://anchor.fm/eatsleeprun

Trail and Ultra Running Nutrition FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/trailultranutrition

Website: https://willfrantz.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/will.c.frantz/

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@will.c.frantz

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