She Decided to Run Her Way

Today I’m talking about focusing on the MVP with your running and I’m not talking about the popular trophy given out to that one person on the team who’s made the most contributions both on and off the field. Nope…I’m talking about your Minimal Viable Product!

Now I hope I haven’t confused you even more, possibly prompting you to almost hit that pause button on your podcast player and shut me down for today because this concept, and what you know about it, has nothing to do with running and everything to do with business. 

Well...hang with me for a bit today because I can guarantee you that in today’s podcast episode this Minimal Viable Product totally can be applied to you getting started with your running or getting back to your running if you’ve had an interruption for one reason or another.

Grab those earbuds and take me with you for just a bit today and I’ll explain exactly what I mean!

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In today’s episode, I share 8 of my “go-to” fueling sources that I personally use during my runs. Depending on the length and the intensity of your run, a few of them will be better suited than others for that, but regardless, all of them are quick, convenient, healthy, and inexpensive fueling options.

They’re also more nutrient-dense than pre-engineered fueling options and they offer a bigger bang for your buck, cleaner sources and higher amounts of vitamins and minerals, and they taste pretty darn good.

Listen in and snag some new ideas for your runs!

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Why is it that some people, existing runners and aspiring ones, think that just because a race or running distance is “thought” to be challenging, it actually needs to be challenging? 

They decide ahead of time that the only experience they can have with that race or running distance is one that’s HARD.

Do you do this? Are your immediate thoughts about what you want to accomplish with your running only focused on how it’s going to be hard?

If the answer is “yes” that’s totally okay. It’s exactly why I want to talk about this with you in today’s podcast episode. 

Because…it doesn’t have to be.

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Today I’ll be sharing a quick training tip that’s going to help if you’re just getting started with your running or you’re running is already underway.

Quite often I hear runners complaining about their feet aching, hurting, or feeling downright cranky. And although they’re pretty good with stretching their quads and hamstrings after a run, they often forget to give their feet just as much attention…or any attention at all.

So if you’re not already stretching your feet, after this episode, I hope you’ll understand why you need to start and how it’s gonna keep you running and keep you upright!

Getting started involves three super simple actions, that will take you less than 10 minutes.

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If you’re seeking consistency with your running and you're tired of starting, stopping, and starting all over again it could be because you're doing one or both of these two things. 

In today's podcast episode I share with you what they are, why you should stop doing them, and what you can do instead.

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I don’t have time. I’m so busy. There’s no way I’ll get it all done? I think I’ll just skip my run so I can get straight to work.

If you struggle with finding time to run, work out, train for that race - stuck in the busyness, the stress, and the mindset of not having enough time - I really want you to listen in today.

Because the people you see that are running, are working out, are making their health and fitness a priority, not to mention losing weight and eating clean, they’re choosing to do two things, while also being busy.

Two things that are simple and easy.

That’s what I’ll be talking about in today’s podcast episode.

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One of the benefits of running is that you can pretty much do it anywhere and it’s relatively inexpensive to get started with - a low-barrier to entry, at least when it comes to the gear you need. 

You don’t need a gym membership to do it, you can walk right outside your door and bam…go for a run. It’s an activity you can enjoy year round - summer, spring, fall and winter. 

But when it comes to running gear, there’s one item I find so many new runners either neglect to consider or invest in or know nothing about.

And that’s ...proper running socks.

Doesn't sound too exciting, right!?!

Well, ff you’re a newer runner joining me today, this conversation is truly a MUST listen to. I know it’s not the most exciting thing to discuss, but it’s definitely something that can directly impact your enjoyment of running and what will help keep you running. 

In today’s episode I’ll be going over four considerations I’d like you to make when it comes to running and the socks you’re using:

• the heel counter and heel collar of your running shoes
• the material your running socks are made up of
• the lengths of socks and the types of running you’re doing
• the thickness of the socks and the times of year you’re running

All of these considerations are going to ensure you don’t get blisters on your runs and reduce the number of times you have to start and stop during your runs. 

So join me!

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In today’s episode I’m going to be talking about “What it takes to stay engaged with your running and nutrition when you know doing those things feels good to you and is good for you?”

And when I say “engaged,” I’m not talking about being consistent. Those are two different things in my opinion!

The reason I wanted to talk with you about this today is because one of my clients, Julianna, asked me this exact question this past week and I thought it was just brilliant.

The other reason I wanted to chat with you about this is because I often find aspiring female runners getting swept away with all the tactical and practical running  steps when getting started - the shoes, the gear, the training schedules, the distance, the race, their pace, which all of those are important steps, but the reason I think this question matters so much and was so brilliant is because jumping right in with all the “doing,” all the actions, all the literal steps with your training or healthy eating FIRST, without considering this question, is where these aspiring runners later hit roadblocks and obstacles with their running and nutrition, or quit all together.

I don’t want that for you and I know you don’t want that for yourself.

So stick around and join me for today’s podcast episode!

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Running is just a tool, a vehicle, an activity that gets you to something else. This “something else” is what I call the ripple effect - what every runner is after. 

It’s not the running, but what running creates that people are really seeking.

This ripple effect can be weight loss, building strength, completing a distance you’ve never completed before, feeling more confident, creating life-long friendships, staying sober, managing the stress of going through a divorce, finding moments of peace when your surrounded by chaos and stress, making time for you and you alone or challenging yourself to run a race or a distance just to see if you can.

In today’s episode I talk about why it’s important to start operating from a place of messy, why you should stop striving for pretty, perfect and polished with your running, and how to create this ripple effect.

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What if I told you there’s a way to get more results with your running, your workouts, and your eating, without taking more action and doing more. What if you could get better results with either the same action or even taking less action.

Sounds appealing right?

Well it’s absolutely possible and in today’s episode that’s exactly what I’m going to be chatting with you about. I’ll be sharing three shifts or adjustments you can make with the actions you’re currently taking or with the actions you’re wanting to start taking, that can help you achieve more results with your health & fitness.

These are the three shifts I’ll be suggesting:

• Stop doing things that aren’t getting you results.
• Challenge yourself to do things in less time.
• Start doing less each week, until you have room for more. 

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