In this episode, we discover the "feelings PR": another kind of runner’s high. And how running and community can be keys to unlock so much more in wellness.

Preview 204 // Jessie Zapo Girls Run NYC by In Motion Podcast

Preview 203 // Jessie Zapo Girls Run NYC by In Motion Podcast

Preview 202 // Jessie Zapo Girls Run NYC by In Motion Podcast

Jessie Zapo is a coach and art therapist, who uses running as a tool to unlock wellness in those she coaches with Girls Run NYC. Jessie is a pioneer in the urban running crew movement and a huge inspiration in the running community.

Putting health issues behind her, and with Tokyo 2020 in her sights, we ask: what drives Canada's fastest woman in the marathon to get better, stronger, faster?

Lanni Marchant is the Canadian female record holder in the marathon and half marathon. She has won multiple national 10k championships, and a Pan Am Games bronze medal. She competed in two events at Rio 2016, the 10,000m finals and marathon.

In recent months, health problems have made training at an elite level difficult for Lanni. There has also been a lot of flack for the way Lanni has been portrayed in the media, and for her comments on gender and body image. While she gets back to full training after kidney surgery... and a "post-Olympic slump"... we sat down to talk about motivation.

In Motion episode 001... coming very soon.

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