In this episode we break down the reasons why rest days are so important. We chat through our own experiences as athletes and how, by not taking rest days, our mental and physical health suffered. We discuss tools to help remove the feeling of guilt on a rest day and how to build yourself into a sustainable runner for life.

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In this episode we speak with the incredible Katie Babbott, a researcher at the University of Auckland, as well as a passionate runner, who is part of the Femmi Run Community. Katie has recently completed her PhD titled ‘Eating behaviours, body image and mental health: updated estimates of adolescent health, well-being and positive functioning in Aotearoa NZ.” Throughout this conversation we dive into Katies work and her findings, and the issues surrounding bad body image for girls and women.

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Finally we can let you in on the secret, we are building an app! In this episode we talk you through what we've been working on. The Femmi app is coming. Join us to hear more about what the Femmi app is all about and the in's and out's of the building process.

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This week we welcome the VP of Nike Women's Sports Apparel, the incredible Jordie Katcher. Jordie has spent the last 20 years with Nike working across the brand in many differing functions - including retail, digital, and apparel for running and women's fitness. Jordie led the team that developed 13 of the kits for the recent global football event and is on the pod to speak about that incredible process, as well as her passion for driving change for women in sport.

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In this episode we catch up on our training and what we've been up to lately! We then dive into a conversation about how you can build confidence in yourself as a runner. We talk about the fact that if you run, you're a runner and the sooner you can accept this the better for your relationship with running. We break down the steps you can take to improve your confidence in your running self and how to enjoy the sport at its best.

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Trigger warning: This episode covers topics such as eating disorders, body image issues and mental health issues. If you find these conversations distressing, skip this episode and come back next week.

This week we have the amazing Annika Pfitzinger on the pod. Anni is a kiwi runner who grew up with two very successful running parents. Her father, Pete, represented the US in the ‘84 and ‘88 Olympics for the marathon and mother, Christine, ran for NZ at the ‘88 Olympics. Anni excelled at running through her teenage years and early twenties, but over the last 5 years has suffered severe health challenges. Thankfully Anni has come back stronger than ever and recently placed second at the New Zealand Cross Country champs. We can't wait for you to hear her story of strength and resilience.

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This week you have Lydia and Esther back to chat. We cover off what we have been up to lately and then dive into a conversation about the current hype in the sport of running. We speak through the evolution of running over the last 15 years, from community running, to social media and running style. We break down the pros and cons of the hype and suggest advice on how to use it to your advantage. Follow Femmi on IG - @femmi.coHead to our website femmi.co

Join us in this episode to hear what Lyds and Est have been up to lately - including Lydia speaking about her experience running her first Ultra Marathon!! We then answer all of your questions heading into the Nike Melbourne Marathon festival training plans. We break down how to approach the training programs and try to remove any concerns you may have. To sign up to the FREE half and full marathon plans head to femmi.co

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