On today’s episode, I have Kylie Williams on the show to talk about all things fitness, fitness communities, and the importance of finding your people in the running/fitness space. Kylie is a personal trainer and group fitness instructor who is passionate about promoting wellbeing and community through faith and fitness. We discuss how to build fitness with group classes, the pros and cons of group fitness classes, how to navigate comparison and anxiety with group fitness, and how group fitness can even help you train for marathons! Finally, we discuss how to stay motivated in the winter or during periods of low motivation. Kylie is a light, and if you have ever wondered how you can achieve your fitness goals through group classes, this episode is for you! 

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Welcome back to another episode, friends! In today’s episode, I talk about running as a fad. There has been a clear increase in the number of runners on social media over the past several years - have you seen the trends in how many people are applying for marathons, the cutoff times for world majors, and the amount of running products and social platforms coming out?! After a quick life update, I give you some psychological explanations as to WHY this may be happening. Remember that this is a correlation, not causation, and everything described here is merely based on theory. This has not been CAUSED. Future research is needed to understand this further. However, I use principles of fad psychology to help explain this. If you are noticing the uptick in social media runners and want to know WHY, this episode is for you!

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Today, I welcome Emily Knight from Knight Fit back to the show! Emily was on my podcast one year ago, and she has undergone tremendous changes and growth in her life that inspired her to share. She has taken a step back from running to heal hypothalamic amenorrhea and an eating disorder relapse and has found the most growth, purpose, and meaning she has ever had in her life. Her story is extremely inspiring - she details all of the important elements of HA recovery, from noticing something is wrong to taking actionable steps to find peace in her new identity and purpose. Emily is passionate about inspiring others to prioritize HEALTH over the culture of overtraining and underfueling promoted on social media. She is so knowledgeable and shares incredible points of wisdom. If you are struggling with HA, an eating disorder, or underfueling, please first reach out to a professional. But this episode can serve as a source of inspiration for you if you are feeling stuck. 

Emily’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knight__fit/

Emily’s Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Zf0eXJ8ql9ruMfN4vKBEe

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On today’s episode, I have Charlotte Lopez on the show to discuss the transition from aesthetic to endurance sports from a mental health and fueling standpoint. Charlotte shares her story of how she became passionate about dance, how she navigated and overcame an eating disorder, and then how this passion and resilience fostered her love of running. She discusses several important mindset tips for improving your relationship with food as an athlete, and how to do so in both the aesthetic and endurance space. Additionally, food is discussed from both a dancer's and runner's point of view, and how this relationship was different depending upon which sport she was in. Charlotte offers a story of wisdom, resilience, and hope. If you are struggling with body image or your relationship with food, or you have the desire to take up endurance sports after being in an aesthetic sport, this episode will leave you inspired and confident. You don’t want to miss this one! 

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On today’s episode, I have Amy Veidheffer on the show to discuss all about how to balance school, life, and running. She shares her journey with running and how she became passionate about the sport. Then, she describes her journey with obtaining her Ph.D. and her future aspirations. Today, we have a detailed discussion about how to manage life as a full-time student and marathon training. We talk about the importance of removing expectations of perfection, finding your identity in and out of school, and how to practically fuel and rest to balance each component. We also discuss the importance of giving yourself grace through different seasons of life, and accepting changes that may occur to running performance based on different seasons. This is a great episode if you are navigating how to best balance life and training, or if you are feeling discouraged about training and need a source of hope! 

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Hello friends! Here is my August 2024 recap and Q&A... definitely one that touches on the reality of things lately! I really appreciate all of your support in this season of my life, and I hope you will still stick along my journey even during a bit of a different time period. I answer some fun questions of yours, and get REAL! SO grateful for you all! XOXO!

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On today’s episode, I have a very special guest, Meghann Featherstun, MS, RD, CSSD, “feathers” on the show to talk all things nutrition for the marathon and her six-star journey! Meghann was a highly requested guest, and there is no doubt as to why! In addition to sharing her own journey with running and nutrition, she shares her inspiring path to becoming a six star finisher in one year! We talk all things world majors - from the best courses to the best carb loads, and qualifications to enter. Then, she answers some of your great questions related to nutrition and running! We touch on topics such as underfueling, carb loading for short races, and supplements to take as an endurance athlete. If you want the inside scoop on the world majors, and answers to some of your nutrition concerns, this episode is for you. Meghann is incredible and you will not want to miss this one! 

Meghann’s Website & Resources: https://www.featherstonenutrition.com/about/ 

Meghann’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/featherstonenutrition/

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On today’s episode, I interview collegiate distance runner and certified yoga instructor Grace all about her journey with overcoming underfueling, HA, and injury, and how she found the benefit of yoga to improve her running and life. Grace experienced early success in running and runs competitively in college. She had to take off one year to recover from underfueling and her injury, where she learned a great deal about the sport, herself, her values, and her life. She shares her story to inspire others and show that you can be resilient when faced with setbacks in the sport, and she shares so much wisdom. We talk about how easily runners can fall into the trap of underfueling, especially with the culture of the sport. We highlight the important of remembering who you once were, who you are now, what you value, and who you want to become. Finally, we discuss the benefits of yoga for runners, life, and mental health, and her journey of becoming a certified yoga instructor. If you are looking for inspiration, have navigated (or are navigating) underfueling or injury, this episode is worth the listen. Grace is so inspiring and truly, this episode will bring you so much hope and sense of value. 

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Hello everyone! Welcome back to my monthly Q&A and life update! I go into detail about how I got my first injury and talk about the CRAZIEST God moment, and then I answered your questions related to training, life, fueling, and more! Aside from Instagram stories, reminder that you can ask questions for the monthly Q&A using this link:

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Welcome back my friends! On today’s episode, I interview collegiate distance runner Taylor Pluta to talk about her journey with running and overcoming depression. Taylor has made significant progress in the sport of running in just about two years. From not even running in high school, to becoming a competitive collegiate distance athlete, to shaving minutes off of her race times, she shares her journey of how she fell in love with the sport and how she made such phenomenal progress. We have a great conversation about the fear behind being “too old” or it being “too late” to start, and how to overcome that mindset that is holding you back. We also talk about how she overcame depression, how running has impacted her mental health, and how she has transformed her sense of self and mental health with the sport of running as one of her guides. Taylor’s journey is so inspiring. If you are struggling with the “it’s too late” mindset, are dealing with depression, or are simply looking to feel inspired, this episode is for you. You can find more of Taylor’s journey through her instagram and Tiktok! 

Taylor’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifewithlor/

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