Episode #185 Become A Runner
Have you ever heard someone say, “Running just isn’t for me” – or said it yourself? This week, Are We Recording? podcast hosts Jenna Greenawalt and Dea Kukeli have a thoughtful conversation about confidence, belonging, and loving our bodies.
Show Notes
Running was the first time that I wasn’t really obsessing over my body because it was all about how I was feeling rather than how I was performing or looking.Dea Kukeli
Three Problems
- Every form of exercise is difficult when we first begin.
- When we compare our pace with others, we often become discouraged and reduce our effort.
- Rigidity rarely leads to consistency.
Five Principles
- We don’t need to run fast or far in order to become a runner; we just need to run.
- Running through public spaces may help us feel a greater sense of belonging in our community.
- We can’t always control the outcome, but we can always choose our effort.
- Running is both a physical exercise and a personal exercise in listening to ourselves.
- Like so much in life, running is better with friends.
One Paradigm
- “If you hate running, you’re doing it wrong.” – Coach Chris Bennett
Three Practices
- Download and explore the Nike Run Club app.
- Write your running plan in pencil, adjusting your mileage to your body’s needs.
- Join a running club that will motivate and encourage you in your journey.
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