Podcast appearances and mentions of michelle quirk

Have you ever wondered if you're a "real runner" because you take walk breaks? Dr. Michelle Quirk, pediatrician and running coach, sets the record straight in this episode, sharing why walk intervals are not only acceptable but beneficial for all runners. Her thoughtful advice for beginners—remember your "why," start slow, and focus on effort rather than pace—offers a refreshing foundation for anyone lacing up for the first time.The conversation with Dr. Quirk delves into practical wisdom that both novice and experienced runners will appreciate. She explains how to distinguish between normal muscle soreness and potential injuries through timing, location, and relieving factors—information that could save you from sidelining yourself unnecessarily or pushing through a genuine problem. For parents, Michelle offers sage advice on introducing children to running in a healthy, sustainable way that keeps the focus on fun rather than competition.Following our expert interview, we're treated to emotional firsthand accounts from three Boston Marathon finishers, including two who completed their Six Star journey at this iconic race. Their descriptions of the overwhelming crowd support and the profound feeling of turning onto Boylston Street for the final stretch will give you goosebumps. As one runner put it: "If you ever want to feel like a rock star, run the last half mile of the Boston Marathon."The episode wraps with our comprehensive race report, highlighting achievements from runners across the country and around the world—from PR-breaking performances at the London Marathon to the quirky "Reverse London Midnight Marathon" where participants run the course backward starting at 12:01 AM. Whether you're training for your first 5K or your sixth major marathon, this episode offers both practical guidance and the inspirational stories that make our running community so special. Join us as we continue to rise, run, and celebrate each step of the journey together!Dr. Michelle Quirks LinksMindful Marathon Web siteMindful Marathon InstagramMindful Marathon FacebookMindful Marathon You TubeRise and Run LinksRise and Run Podcast Facebook PageRise and Run Podcast InstagramRise and Run Podcast Website and ShopRise and Run PatreonRunningwithalysha Alysha's RunSend us a textSupport the showRise and Run Podcast is supported by our audience. When you make a purchase through one of our affiliate links, we may earn a commission. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.Sponsor LinksMagic Bound Travel Stoked Metabolic CoachingRise and Run Podcast Cruise Interest Form with Magic Bound Travel Affiliate LinksRise and Run Amazon Affiliate Web Page Kawaiian Pizza ApparelGoGuarded

Today's episode is actually Dr. Michelle Quirk interviewing me for her YouTube Channel - Mindful Marathon.  We talk about the journey to the first marathon for Craig & I, and emerging stronger. . . which includes the beautiful community of Emerge created with Dr. Dawn Sears.  Michelle is a dear friend and our running coach - she makes life better. Find Michelle at https://mindful-marathon.com/coachmichelle, and her YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@MindfulMarathon.

If you've ever wondered how to start running and didn't feel like or knew how to start, this episode of UnabridgedMD is for you! We talk with running coach and physician Dr Michelle Quirk. How she started, how she prepared for her first marathon, and how she decided to coach others like her so that more people would start running and enjoying a more vibrant life. Dr. Michelle Quirk is a board-certified pediatrician and a certified run coach with the RoadRunners Club of America (RRCA). She founded Mindful Marathon to help make running easyand fun for busy professionals. Using an informed, enjoyable, and effective approach, shecoaches her athletes to a life-long love of running!You can reach Dr. Michelle Quirk on the following:Social Media LinksWebsite www.mindful-marathon.comYouTube www.youtube.com/c/mindfulmarathonInstagram www.instagram.com/mindful.marathonFacebook www.facebook.com/mindfulmarathon_______________________________________Remember that if you do have rheumatologic issues, we can help you and you can aim for remission (with treatment).If you are in need of a rheumatologist in Colorado, look no further. To schedule an appointment, please email info@unabridgedMD.com or call us at 303-731-4006#rheumatologist #Denver #autoimmunedisease#RheumatologyClinic #JointPain #Arthritis #inflammatory #podcastIf you live in Colorado and are looking for a rheumatologist to help you achieve disease remission, email or contact us at UnabridgedMD.com. We are the first direct care rheumatology in Colorado and can see you within a week!

In todays episode I get to talk with Dr. Michelle Quirk about visualization and mental strategies for runners. Dr. Michelle Quirk is a board-certified pediatrician and a certified run coach with the Road Runners Club of America (RRCA). She founded Mindful Marathon to help make running easy and fun for busy professionals. Using an informed, enjoyable, and effective approach, she coaches her athletes to a life-long love of running! It was great to chat about local running things as well as being busy people who run. Make sure to check out Dr. Michelle and Mindful Marathon. Website www.mindful-marathon.com YouTube www.youtube.com/c/mindfulmarathon Instagram www.instagram.com/mindful.marathon Facebook www.facebook.com/mindfulmarathon --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/raisingrunners/support

Running is a popular form of exercise for people looking to achieve a healthy weight. Not only is it a great cardiovascular workout, but it can also help you burn a significant number of calories, making it an effective way to lose weight. In this episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Michelle Quirk, a board-certified pediatrician and certified run coach, about how she helps people with their running journey. Dr. Quirk shared that running can be an excellent way to improve overall health and fitness, without requiring any special equipment or gym membership. Running offers numerous benefits, including improved cardiovascular health, reduced stress and anxiety, stronger muscles and bones, and weight loss. By adding running to your exercise routine, you can enjoy these benefits and work towards achieving your health and fitness goals. Dr. Quirk's insights and expertise make a compelling case for why running can be a valuable addition to anyone's fitness regimen. Why not give it a try? Put on your running shoes, head outside, and take your first step on the road to a healthier you!   Episode Highlights: About Michelle Quirk How can somebody kind of get started on this road of running? Anything in particular that they need to do Benefits of running Things people can do if running is not an option or things they can do to have a healthy routine.  Advice for somebody who's considering running and someone who needs to start running.   Connect with Dr. Michelle Quirk: Website |mindful-marathon.com Instagram | @mindful.marathon Facebook | www.facebook.com/mindfulmarathon Youtube | www.youtube.com/channel   About Dr. Michelle Quirk Dr. Michelle Quirk is a board-certified pediatrician and a certified run coach with the Road Runners Club of America (RRCA). She founded Mindful Marathon to help make running easy and fun for busy professionals. Using an informed, enjoyable, and effective approach, she coaches her athletes to a life-long love of running!   Resources: FREE! Discover the 5 Reasons Your Weight-Loss Journey Has Gotten Derailed (And How To Get Back On Track!)

Michelle Quirk, MD is a pediatrician and pediatric hospitalist in the Philadelphia area.  She is also a certified run coach and started Mindful Marathon (mindful-marathon.com) to help busy professionals develop well-being through running and fitness.  Importantly, Michelle was not always a runner, but over the years learned how to engage with her own personal wellness through running and fitness.  That engagement led to the Mindful Marathon passion project – by which trains doctors and other busy professionals how to run and coaches them through short- and long-distance challenges.  We talk about Michelle's journey into running, how a pledge to patients to get healthier inspired her to be healthier and how running became a great stress outlet for her.  WE take many analogies from the running world and bring them into medicine and surgery including training, nutrition, and recovery.  I love talking to Michelle, I hope you enjoy too!If interested in learning more about Michelle or having her be your run coach, you can find her at:Mindful-Marathon.comYouTube: @MindfulMarathon

Would you like to be a runner?Check out this week's episode of Weekly dose with Dr Ude. We have a special guest Dr. Michelle Quirk a Board Certified Pediatrician and a certified run coach with the road runners club of America will be sharing all the details.Don't forget to tune in!Looking for a quality Family Medicine Physician?Call (304) 350 1087Www.applevalleyfamilymed.comAccepting New PatientsOpen 7days a weekEvening Hours Available Subscribe herehttps://youtube.com/@weeklydosewithdrude4026https://podcasts.apple.com/.../weekly-dose.../id1663403651Disclaimer:This content is for information purposes only. While I am a Physician, I am not your personal physician. Nothing discussed should be taken as intentional personal medical advice. Any personal medical questions or concerns must be directed to your personal physician.

Dr. Charlotte Markey is a psychologist and the author of two brilliant books geared toward children (but they also taught me a lot): "The Body Image Book for Girls" and "Being You: The Body Image Book for Boys". She hopped on the pod to talk about the books, and was also gracious enough to share her personal story - of what it was like to be told as a child that she didn't have a "dancer's body", and what it's like as a parent raising a boy and a girl. ************************************ This episode was presented by Mindful Marathon. Exercise is medicine, and pediatrician/running coach Michelle Quirk is ready to write a prescription. Whether you're training for your first 5K or looking to tackle an ultramarathon, she will build an individualized plan and be at your side from start to finish. Schedule a free consultation today at mindful-marathon.com. ************************************ Catch me on IGTV (@40000_Steps) and Facebook Live at 11 a.m. CST every Tuesday. Join the discussion. Bring your own snacks. ************************************ If you or someone you know would like to star on the podcast, or be interviewed on IGTV, email christopher@40000steps.com. ************************************ Sign up for the free newsletter and read my regular musings in The Big Blog at 40000steps.com, where you can also read about and listen to every episode of 40,000 Steps Radio. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/christopher-heimerman/message

My wife and I are going through a divorce. We all just moved from Illinois to Wisconsin. Our beloved black lab, Dexter, is going to die soon. It's a lot. And it's important to me that I get you an update, and share some lessons I'm learning. ************************************ This episode was presented by Mindful Marathon. Exercise is medicine, and pediatrician/running coach Michelle Quirk is ready to write a prescription. Whether you're training for your first 5K or looking to tackle an ultramarathon, she will build an individualized plan and be at your side from start to finish. Schedule a free consultation today at mindful-marathon.com. ************************************ Catch me on IGTV (@40000_Steps) and Facebook Live at 11 a.m. CST every Tuesday. Join the discussion. Bring your own snacks. ************************************ If you or someone you know would like to star on the podcast, or be interviewed on IGTV, email christopher@40000steps.com. ************************************ Sign up for the free newsletter and read my regular musings in The Big Blog at 40000steps.com, where you can also read about and listen to every episode of 40,000 Steps Radio. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/christopher-heimerman/message

Dr. Michelle Quirk is a board-certified pediatrician and a certified run coach with the Road Runners Club of America (RRCA). She founded Mindful Marathon to help make running easy and fun for busy professionals. In this conversation, we talk about how running was a support during times of burnout and stress. Then it was the spark for reflection and reset in her career. You will get something out of this episode no matter if you are running curious or a seasoned marathoner! Michelle's Pearls of Wellness with Running: 1. Find Your Why. Dive deeper than the first superficial reason. 2. Start Low. Start with small steps and be consistent. This works for running and other aspects of goal setting. 3. Go Slow.

Mindfulness and meditation coach Josephine Atluri has seven children, including three sets of twins. She has experienced all the highs, the lows, and tangled messes of complicated emotions that come with having children. Because of fertility issues and a miscarriage, she and her husband adopted. Then they were pregnant with twins, and rather than enjoying the miracle of being able to carry children, she lived in constant fear of miscarrying again. Faced with the decision of what to do with their extra embryos, they went the surrogate route. Twice. And in both instances, those surrogates had twins. Well into her family's journey, she discovered mindfulness and meditation. Now she shares the insights she wishes she had. ************************************ This episode was presented by Mindful Marathon. Exercise is medicine, and pediatrician/running coach Michelle Quirk is ready to write a prescription. Whether you're training for your first 5K or looking to tackle an ultramarathon, she will build an individualized plan and be at your side from start to finish. Schedule a free consultation today at mindful-marathon.com. ************************************ Catch me on IGTV (@40000_Steps) and Facebook Live at 11 a.m. CST every Tuesday. Join the discussion. Bring your own snacks. ************************************ If you or someone you know would like to star on the podcast, or be interviewed on IGTV, email christopher@40000steps.com. ************************************ Sign up for the free newsletter and read my regular musings in The Big Blog at 40000steps.com, where you can also read about and listen to every episode of 40,000 Steps Radio. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/christopher-heimerman/message

Ondrew is a brilliant composer, who also records under the names Sangfroids and Joculatrix. They are a data scientist. They are a self-described change-maker fighting socioeconomic and environmental injustice. They are also a wide-open book about their diagnoses, which include bipolar disorder and schizoaffective disorder. But rather than saying mentally ill, Ondrew uses the term neuro-divergent. And rather than overcoming mental illness, they're focused on overcoming society and its barriers. ************************************ This episode was presented by Mindful Marathon. Exercise is medicine, and pediatrician/running coach Michelle Quirk is ready to write a prescription. Whether you're training for your first 5K or looking to tackle an ultramarathon, she will build an individualized plan and be at your side from start to finish. Schedule a free consultation today at mindful-marathon.com. ************************************ Catch me on IGTV (@40000_Steps) and Facebook Live at 11 a.m. CST every Tuesday. Join the discussion. Bring your own snacks. ************************************ If you or someone you know would like to star on the podcast, or be interviewed on IGTV, email christopher@40000steps.com. ************************************ Sign up for the free newsletter and read my regular musings in The Big Blog at 40000steps.com, where you can also read about and listen to every episode of 40,000 Steps Radio. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/christopher-heimerman/message

In this episode of the EntreMD Podcast, Dr. Una interviewed Dr. Michelle Quirk.Dr. Michelle Quirk is a board-certified pediatrician and a certified run coach with the Road Runners Club of America (RRCA). She founded Mindful Marathon to help make running easy and fun for busy professionals. Using an informed, enjoyable, and effective approach, she coaches her athletes toward a lifelong love of running!We discuss:Embracing putting herself out there as an introvert.How she set her business up for growth.The mindset shifts she experienced.How the EntreMD Business has supported her o her journey. Links mentioned in this episode. EntreMD Business School.Mindful Marathon

Do you feel like no matter how much you sleep, you can't get enough rest? If you're a busy professional, it might feel like you can't press pause. You want to get off the treadmill but you don't know how.    In this week's episode of Decode Your Burnout, pediatrician Michelle Quirk shares her burnout story that turned her on to running, a sport that helped her continue to lace up her sneakers and keep going at work. She shares three tips to help you manage the daily grind to avoid burnout.    About Michelle Quirk:   Dr. Michelle Quirk is a board-certified pediatrician and a certified run coach with the Road Runners Club of America (RRCA). She founded Mindful Marathon to help make running easy and fun for busy professionals. Using an informed, enjoyable, and effective approach, she coaches her athletes to a life-long love of running!   Get in touch with Michelle: Website: mindful-marathon.com IG: mindful.marathon   Resources: Watch the video of this episode: https://youtu.be/fYzgLakRs3w Download a copy of the Burnout Checklist at: https://www.drsharongrossman.com/burnoutchecklist Sign up for a free Breakthrough Session with Dr. Sharon: http://www.bookachatwithsharon.com/ Take the first step to decode your burnout: http://decodeyourburnout.com/

Even when we've grabbed the gold ring, it's possible to feel like something is missing. That was the case for Dr. Michelle Quirk, a pediatrician whose career and life were firing on all pistons … and yet. She felt burned out and boxed in. On this episode of She Turned Entrepreneur we learn how, step by step, the founder of Mindful Marathon, a coaching practice devoted to aspiring runners, hit her stride! Michelle didn't want to abandon her medical practice, but still had to face the fact that it wasn't bringing her enough of what she wanted. For anyone else who has experienced this gnawing feeling, she has some advice: First, take a pause. Spend some time with yourself. In Michelle's case, she cleared space for taking long runs. And before she knew it? Michelle had completed her first marathon and gotten clarity about this much: She was passionate about running! Knowing what you love is the entrepreneur's first challenge. What Michelle did next was equally important, however. She looked for a sounding board, in her case a fellow physician who had found a way to add a new venture while keeping her medical practice going at the same time. It was an “aha” for Michelle, who envisioned Mindful Marathon for the first time. Today she's got a thriving practice, coaching one-to-one and in small groups, offering a virtual race series, designing training plans and running retreats. Whatever your goal – running a marathon or building a business – Michelle will inspire you with her story, resources and simple tips for shifting from stuck to full steam ahead! Here are key takeaways from the conversation:· You don't have to run a marathon. Just lace up your shoes and start with five minutes!· As was the case for Michelle, entrepreneurial ventures offer an opportunity to reimagine or reinvent our identities. · If you undertake an entrepreneurial venture, some people will ask if you've lost your mind. But you will also find plenty of cheerleaders. Stick with the latter!· Have a passion? With time and patience, you can find a way to turn it into a business. · Burnout Remedy: Take a step back and spend some time with yourself.· If you're feeling stuck, don't hesitate to seek counsel from a friend, a therapist or coach.· Are you a new runner? Start low and go slow. Find a pace that's comfortable for you!· If you stay consistent you will get there – in running, in business, in life! Here's a quick look into the episode:· Michelle's evolution from being a kid who hated running to being a periodic runner in her young adult years to becoming a devotee when she discovered the restorative nature of running as part of a self-care plan during a particularly stressful period of life.· At the peak of her career as a young pediatrician, Michelle hit a patch where she was training but felt like she needed something more. The decision to run her first marathon proved transformational.· Michelle hasn't quit medicine so much as folded it into her coaching enterprise and overall identity. She felt the desire to get out of the box and try something new.· Mindful Marathon offers one-to-one coaching, group programs for beginners, a virtual race series, training plans and running retreats.· Creating a Niche: Michelle followed her passion and evolved it organically, which afforded her time and space to find ways to marry medicine with running.· Michelle has been able to maintain a medical practice and a coaching practice by setting up dedicated work hours for both.· When she felt stuck on a treadmill, literally and metaphorically, Michelle got intentional. She took time to pause and be with herself, which she did while out on long runs that ultimately helped her get clarity about her purpose and the direction she needed to go.· Confiding in a fellow physician who had started a coaching practice in addition to her medical practice proved a gamechanger for Michelle, for whom it opened up a new path.· Tips for Wannabe Runners:1. Wherever you are in terms of conditioning, get moving.2. Start low and go slow.3. Find a “conversational” pace that's comfortable for you.4. Leave your technology at home and just be present to how you feel.5. Try run-walk intervals to build up stamina.· Even though we live in a “compare and despair” social media culture, Michelle urges runners at whatever level not to get caught up in trying to keep up with anyone else.· Recommended Reading:o "The Miracle Equation: The Two Decisions That Move Your Biggest Goals from Possible, to Probable, to Inevitable," by Hal Elrod.o "The EntreMD Method: A Proven Roadmap for Doctors Who Want to Live Life and Practice Medicine on Their Terms," by Nneka Unachukwu. About Michelle:In the midst of a lively career in pediatrics, Dr. Michelle Quirk discovered that running could change her life. She embraced the sport by becoming a certified run coach with the Road Runners Club of America (RRCA), a local Girls on the Run coach, and a Disney World-loving marathoner. She founded Mindful Marathon to help make running easy and fun for busy professionals. For anyone thinking that running is too hard or that they can't be runners, Michelle is ready to help transform you into a runner. She develops customized training plans for every type of runner—new, old, somewhere in between—and fits those training plans into busy lives, helping her athletes find their edge and achieve their goals.

Have you ever tried to become a runner?  How many times have you started and stopped and started again only to find that it doesn't stick?  The answer for me is countless. ***************In this episode, Pediatrician and Certified Run Coach Dr. Michelle Quirk and I tackle the question, So, You Want to Become a Runner?   For those out there who would like to try running, maybe for the 2nd or 50th time, and make it stick, we have got you covered with answers to all your questions including:-Is it possible to enjoy running?-Can anyone be a runner?-How do you shift to the mindset of a runner?-What is the run-walk method?-Is running hard on your body?-Is running the preferred method of cardio?-What about my injuries?-What are the benefits of running?-How does running change your body?-How do I get started on the road to becoming a runner?-How far in advance should I sign up for a race?-What is plateauing?-What about footwear?-What is the best type of surface to run on?-How mindful do you need to be when running?-What about working out with a partner who is a different skill level?-Any tips or tricks in terms of form?***************Dr. Michelle Quirk is a Board-Certified Pediatrician practicing in Philadelphia and a certified run coach with the Road Runners Club of America (RRCA). She completed her medical training at Penn State College of Medicine and completed her residency in Pediatrics at Georgetown University Hospital. She founded Mindful Marathon to help make running easy and fun for busy professionals. For anyone thinking that running is too hard or that they can't be runners, she is ready to help you fall in love with running! It comes as no surprise that she loves running races - especially RunDisney races, and traveling and hiking with her husband.***************For more information from Dr. Quirk, you can find her at:www.mindful-marathon.comIG: @mindful.marathonFB: @mindfulmarathonYouTube: @mindfulmarathonIn person coaching in the Philadelphia area is available!***************Thanks so much for listening!  If you enjoyed the show and want to hear more, please leave a review, subscribe and share!You can always find more information on my website:www.drlexlifestylemedicine.comand....If you love the music, you can find more at:www.therealmichaelvm.com/music*****************All my love & gratitude to:my guests: Dr.  Michelle Quirk,my inspiration: my patients,my idea guy: Edward,my intro crew: Izzy, Lance & Lucia,my tech & equipment guy: Pop,my angel: Susie,my music & sound guy: Mike VM,my mascots: Jules & Penny Sue, my creative director & cheerleader: Emily,my love, Michael.#running #runner #runlife #runcommunity #becomearunner #runmotivation #runclub #runcoach

Triathlete Steph Williams has taken the leap into the deep end - figuratively and literally. She recently got sober and resumed sharing her mental health journey as a Still I Run ambassador, years after a nastygram from a friend led her to go silent. Steph also taught herself to swim and has her eyes on her first Ironman in 2023. She opened up about losing multiple loved ones to suicide, and what it's like to truly live, not just try to survive. TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains discussions about substance abuse, mental illness, and suicide. ************************************ This episode was presented by Mindful Marathon. Exercise is medicine, and pediatrician/running coach Michelle Quirk is ready to write a prescription. Whether you're training for your first 5K or looking to tackle an ultramarathon, she will build an individualized plan and be at your side from start to finish. Schedule a free consultation today at mindful-marathon.com. ************************************ Catch me on IGTV (@40000_Steps) and Facebook Live at 11 a.m. CST every Tuesday. Join the discussion. Bring your own snacks. ************************************ If you or someone you know would like to star on the podcast, or be interviewed on IGTV, email christopher@40000steps.com. ************************************ Sign up for the free newsletter and read my regular musings in The Big Blog at 40000steps.com, where you can also read about and listen to every episode of 40,000 Steps Radio. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/christopher-heimerman/message

Sylvie Mae Baldwin performed her one-woman show, Skinny Crazy Small six days a week, first in Seattle and then in New York City. Then she sporadically performed for healthcare professionals. Each time, she had to go back to sixth grade, when her eating disorder took over her life. She couldn't just perform. It had to be authentic. She had to go back there and relive it, to make the audience feel her pain, her struggles, and her triumph. Name a role in producing a show, and Sylvie has filled it. Her CV reads like a scroll. But while she loves acting, her greatest achievement is creating a show that has helped countless people and swung the needle on the stigma surrounding mental health and eating disorders. After last performing Skinny Crazy Small about 5 years ago, she's now resurrecting it and looking forward to directing a new incarnation with a new cast. TRIGGER WARNING: This episode includes discussions of mental illness and eating disorders. ************************************ This episode was presented by Mindful Marathon. Exercise is medicine, and pediatrician/running coach Michelle Quirk is ready to write a prescription. Whether you're training for your first 5K or looking to tackle an ultramarathon, she will build an individualized plan and be at your side from start to finish. Schedule a free consultation today at mindful-marathon.com. ************************************ Catch me on IGTV (@40000_Steps) and Facebook Live at 11 a.m. CST every Tuesday and Thursday. Join the discussion. Bring your own snacks. ************************************ If you or someone you know would like to star on the podcast, or be interviewed on IGTV, email christopher@40000steps.com. ************************************ Sign up for our free newsletter and read my regular musings in The Big Blog at 40000steps.com, where you can also read about and listen to every episode of 40,000 Steps Radio. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/christopher-heimerman/message

Megan Hammis is a registered dietitian and a runner who recently finished her 100th race. She's also an advocate for recovering addicts. After all, she's been sober since Oct. 10, 2020. And her mother would have celebrated 24 years of sobriety this month - if she hadn't died unexpectedly in April 2021. Megan's running resume includes six marathons, nine half-marathons and 85 races of other various distances. She's also an Ambassador of Still I Run, a group of runners stomping out the stigma surrounding mental illness. TRIGGER WARNING: This episode includes discussions on substance abuse, mental illness, eating disorders and suicidal ideations. ************************************ This episode was presented by Mindful Marathon. Exercise is medicine, and pediatrician/running coach Michelle Quirk is ready to write a prescription. Whether you're training for your first 5K or looking to tackle an ultramarathon, she will build an individualized plan and be at your side from start to finish. Schedule a free consultation today at mindful-marathon.com. ************************************ Catch me on IGTV (@40000_Steps) and Facebook Live at 11 a.m. CST every Tuesday and Thursday. Join the discussion. Bring your own snacks. ************************************ If you or someone you know would like to star on the podcast, or be interviewed on IGTV, email christopher@40000steps.com. ************************************ Sign up for our free newsletter and read my regular musings in The Big Blog at 40000steps.com, where you can also read about and listen to every episode of 40,000 Steps Radio. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/christopher-heimerman/message

I'm Christopher, and I'm a recovering alcoholic, marijuana abuser, people pleaser and so much more. More importantly, I'm a mental health advocate thriving in sobriety. I figured with so many new listeners tuning in, and seeing as how I've never done so, I'd lay out my story to kick off Season 2. I grew up completely opposed to alcohol and drugs, yet I became an addict in college. I went through rehab in the spring of 2019, got sober for good May 21 that year. It hasn't been all sunshine and rainbows, but I've reached a point where I virtually never think of alcohol. I have deeper relationships with all my loved ones. I've completed an ultramarathon. Check this out. I actually really like myself. Crazy, right? TRIGGER WARNING: This episode includes discussions on mental illness, suicidal ideations, and substance abuse. ************************************ This episode was presented by Mindful Marathon. Exercise is medicine, and pediatrician/running coach Michelle Quirk is ready to write a prescription. Whether you're training for your first 5K or looking to tackle an ultramarathon, she will build an individualized plan and be at your side from start to finish. Schedule a free consultation today at mindful-marathon.com. ************************************ Catch me on IGTV (@40000_Steps) and Facebook Live at 11 a.m. CST every Tuesday and Thursday. Join the discussion. Bring your own snacks. ************************************ If you or someone you know would like to star on the podcast, or be interviewed on IGTV, email christopher@40000steps.com. ************************************ Sign up for our free newsletter and read Christopher's regular musings in The Big Blog at 40000steps.com, where you can also read about and listen to every episode of 40,000 Steps Radio. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/christopher-heimerman/message

Jason Wood is an author and a mental health advocate who suffers from orthorexia - a little-known eating disorder defined by obsession with eating healthy foods. Back when he was a self-described "fat kid," he discovered the surefire way to gain praise and to achieve what he then considered successes was to adhere to a strict, albeit downright dangerously restrictive diet. Jason's first book, "Starving for Survival" comes out Jan. 11, 2022, and you can preorder it now. He's taken on the mission of sharing his personal experiences with not just orthorexia, but dealing with an eating disorder as a man. He's also only recently come to terms with being gay, despite having been married his husband back in 2019. Does this all sound intimidating? To Jason, it sounds exhilarating. Yes, he still has a lot of growing to do. But he's come a long way, and he's thrilled by the opportunity to keep getting better. TRIGGER WARNING: This episode includes discussions on eating disorders, trauma, mental illness, and alcohol abuse. Follow Jason on Instagram. ************************************ This episode was presented by Mindful Marathon. Exercise is medicine, and pediatrician/running coach Michelle Quirk is ready to write a prescription. Whether you're training for your first 5K or looking to tackle an ultramarathon, she will build an individualized plan and be at your side from start to finish. Schedule a free consultation today at mindful-marathon.com. ************************************ Catch me on IGTV (@40000_Steps) and Facebook Live at 11 a.m. CST every Tuesday and Thursday. Join the discussion. Bring your own snacks. ************************************ If you or someone you know would like to star on the podcast, or be interviewed on IGTV, email us at 40000steps@gmail.com. ************************************ Sign up for our free newsletter and read my regular musings in The Big Blog at 40000steps.com, where you can also read about and listen to every episode of 40,000 Steps Radio. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/christopher-heimerman/message

Michelle Quirk, MD In the midst of a lively career in pediatrics, Dr. Michelle Quirk discovered that running could change her life. She embraced the sport by becoming a certified run coach with the Road Runners Club of America (RRCA), a local Girls on the Run coach, and a Disney World-loving marathoner. She founded Mindful Marathon to help make running easy and fun for busy professionals. For anyone thinking that running is too hard or that they can't be runners, Michelle is ready to help transform you into a runner. She develops customized training plans for every type of runner—new, old, somewhere in between—and fits those training plans into busy lives, helping her athletes find their edge and achieve their goals. Social Media Links www.mindful-marathon.com Facebook Instagram YouTube _____________________________________________ About FPE If you are a women physician, join us at Female Physician Entrepreneurs Group We learn and grow together https://www.facebook.com/groups/FemalePhysicianEntrepreneurs Our website https://FPEStrong.com #runningcoach #womeninmedicine #womeninbusiness

Michelle Quirk, MD In the midst of a lively career in pediatrics, Dr. Michelle Quirk discovered that running could change her life. She embraced the sport by becoming a certified run coach with the Road Runners Club of America (RRCA), a local Girls on the Run coach, and a Disney World-loving marathoner. She founded Mindful Marathon to help make running easy and fun for busy professionals. For anyone thinking that running is too hard or that they can't be runners, Michelle is ready to help transform you into a runner. She develops customized training plans for every type of runner—new, old, somewhere in between—and fits those training plans into busy lives, helping her athletes find their edge and achieve their goals. Social Media Links www.mindful-marathon.com Facebook Instagram YouTube _____________________________________________ About FPE If you are a women physician, join us at Female Physician Entrepreneurs Group We learn and grow together https://www.facebook.com/groups/FemalePhysicianEntrepreneurs Our website https://FPEStrong.com #runningcoach #womeninmedicine #womeninbusiness

Choosing running shoes for a 5k

Episode Summary Welcome to another episode of the Zoe MD Podcast, today our episode is Dr. Michelle Quirk, a pediatrician and a running coach. She is the founder of Mindful Marathon, where running is made easy for busy professionals. In this episode, Dr. Michelle Quirk talks about a virtual 5k, particularly turning a regular 5k road race that people usually gather, into a virtual race that is being participated by people from different places but at the same time. This virtual race can also be connected to social media to be more fun, where you can connect with your family and friends to do it together or with people around the world. Episode Timeline: [01:08] What is a virtual 5k, and how to run it? [03:30] Steps on how to start for virtual running? [05:28] What are the things that stop people from running? [07:25] What is the Mailbox Technique? [09:34] How much time should be spent on warm-ups and cool-downs? [10:48] How do people gather in a virtual 5k? [12:08] Who are the Charity Partners for these events? "Start low, go slow" Key Quotes: Connect: Find | Dr. Michelle Quirk Website – www.mindful-marathon.com Instagram - @mindful.marathon Facebook – Mindful Marathon

Charlie Engle has seen some things, man. He's run across the Sahara Desert and summited ice-covered volcanoes, and his next goal is to run from the Dead Sea to the top of Mount Everest. He's also spent a year and a half behind bars in federal prison. Charlie is coming up on 30 years sober, and as a public speaker, author, and relentless advocate, he's made a significant impact on treatment for substance abuse, and the stigma surrounding addiction and recovery. Whether it's training for another near-impossible physical feat or simply becoming a better human, Charlie has a universal credo: "Comfort is overrated." We obviously couldn't get to everything Charlie's done and hopes to accomplish in a 1-hour interview. For his entire incredible story (up until now), check out his memoir, "Running Man." TRIGGER WARNING: This episode includes discussions on substance abuse. ************************************ This episode was presented by Mindful Marathon. Exercise is medicine, and pediatrician/running coach Michelle Quirk is ready to write a prescription. Whether you're training for your first 5K or looking to tackle an ultramarathon, she will build an individualized plan and be at your side from start to finish. Schedule a free consultation today at mindful-marathon.com. ************************************ Catch me on IGTV (@40000_Steps) and Facebook Live at 11 a.m. CST every Tuesday and Thursday. Join the discussion. Bring your own snacks. ************************************ If you or someone you know would like to star on the podcast, or be interviewed on IGTV, email us at 40000steps@gmail.com. ************************************ Sign up for our free newsletter and read my regular musings in The Big Blog at 40000steps.com, where you can also read about and listen to every episode of 40,000 Steps Radio. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/christopher-heimerman/message

It was such a delight to chat with the amazing Dr. Michelle Quirk, Founder of Mindful Marathon.  Her passion is to make running easy and fun for busy professionals. Whether you love to do a brisk walk, jog or run, all contribute to your 15-30% of energy expenditure physical activity (EEPA): both planned exercise or non-exercise activities.In Episode 58, Dr. Quirk uncovers: ✨The benefits of joyful movement #running✨ The best practices to make running fun and sustainable. Dr. Quirk's inspiring words will leave you wanting to sign up for your first race: ~RUN YOUR OWN RACE.Follow Dr. Quirk: www.mindful-marathon.com  FacebookInstagramYouTubeTake a listen and watch how you can find joy in the simple steps of life. Cheers to making Running Easy! ❤️

Michelle Quirk, MD joins us for today's topic: “The Mindful Marathoner Waxes in on Motivation.” What is it about running—or exercise in general—that moves us? How do we slow down in order to appreciate it? What happens when we're in a slump? Michelle shares some great tips with us today.   Dr. Michelle Quirk is a board-certified pediatrician and a certified run coach with the Road Runners Club of America (RRCA). She founded Mindful Marathon to help make running easy and fun for busy professionals. For anyone thinking that running is too hard or that they can't be runners, she is ready to help transform you into a runner. Michelle can be found on Facebook @mindfulmarathon, on Instagram @mindful.marathon, and on her YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs1QWRIQow5oVDl8NQtR8RA. Michelle is offering our CYH listeners a 1-month Couch to Confidence Walk Plan and a 20-minute How to Get Started with Running Workshop video. Both can be downloaded from the website www.mindful-marathon.com.   Dr. Hammerstedt and her lifestyle coaching team can be found at www.wholisthealth.com and @wholisthealth on Facebook and Instagram as well as the Facebook group Curate Your Health. Wholist helps high performing women and men lose weight for the last time, with an innovative food and mindset coaching program to blueprint YOUR optimal body and mind, with real food, real work, real results… and no products or BS. Come curate YOUR sustainable health future, and personal and professional dynasty.   And remember, Who you choose to be Matters. You are valuable, You are worth this, You are your WholeYou.

Ally Garber is relentless with her love, and her work. She's a half-marathoner, a public speaker, and a fervent advocate for those of us recovering from addiction, and everyone living with mental illness. On Oct. 1, Ally's tracker app told her she was 3 years sober, and it broke down all the money and time she's saved. But the biggest reason she got clean was to be fully present with her mother after she got sick in the final year of her life. ************************************ This episode was presented by Mindful Marathon. Exercise is medicine, and pediatrician/running coach Michelle Quirk is ready to write a prescription. Whether you're training for your first 5K or looking to tackle an ultramarathon, she will build an individualized plan and be at your side from start to finish. Schedule a free consultation today at mindful-marathon.com. ************************************ If you or someone you know would like to star on the podcast, or be interviewed on IGTV, email us at christopher@40000steps.com. ************************************ Sign up for our free newsletter and read my regular musings in The Big Blog at 40000steps.com, where you can also read about and listen to every episode of 40,000 Steps Radio. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/christopher-heimerman/message

Michelle Quirk is a pediatrician, who in the first year of practice, lost her father to cancer.  She was jolted by that experience, realizing the many parts of herself she had lost touch with during medical training.  She found her way back through running, which she says allowed her time to notice the world around her and to feel connected and embodied in a way she hadn't before.  Today, Dr. Quirk continues to practice pediatrics, and is a run coach. She founded Mindful Marathon to help make running easy and fun for busy professionals.  For anyone thinking that running is too hard, Michelle is ready to help them transform into a runner.  Even if you aren't planning to take up a running practice anytime soon, you will enjoy this episode - the real underlying theme here is that many of us physicians have been taught to feel that interests outside of medicine are less important, or not serious enough, when the truth is that finding the things that make us happy and light us up can fuel our ability to flourish - to be better doctors, friends, spouses, parents and leaders. You can find Dr. Quirk and Mindful Marathon  at the links below: Website: www.mindful-marathon.comFB: www.facebook.com/mindfulmarathonIG: www.instagram.com/mindful.marathonYT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs1QWRIQow5oVDl8NQtR8RA

Pam Rickard has tackled more than 100 marathons and ultra-marathons. She's run across the Gobi Desert, and she was on a six-member Icebreaker Run team that ran across the United States to increase awareness of the importance of mental health. Pam exudes gratitude and joy, and calls herself "obnoxiously optimistic." But who wouldn't be after racking up 15 years of sobriety and tens of thousands of miles? She's made it her life's goal of helping others not only survive addiction, but thrive in sobriety. Through her work with Herren Project, she's raised hundreds of thousands of dollars to increase access to treatment and counseling for those who are suffering. In this complicated world, Pam keeps her mantras simple: Grow some good today. Do the next right thing. And even when the road ahead looks rocky, be grateful that you get to run on it. ************************************ This episode was presented by Mindful Marathon. Exercise is medicine, and pediatrician/running coach Michelle Quirk is ready to write a prescription. Whether you're training for your first 5K or looking to tackle an ultramarathon, she will build an individualized plan and be at your side from start to finish. Schedule a free consultation today at mindful-marathon.com. ************************************ Catch me on IGTV (@40000_Steps) and Facebook Live at 11 a.m. CST every Tuesday and Thursday. Join the discussion. Bring your own snacks. ************************************ If you or someone you know would like to star on the podcast, or be interviewed on IGTV, email us at 40000steps@gmail.com. ************************************ Sign up for our free newsletter and read my regular musings in The Big Blog at 40000steps.com, where you can also read about and listen to every episode of 40,000 Steps Radio. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/christopher-heimerman/message

If you've ever wondered what it's like to undergo brain surgery, you're in luck. Martin Parker remembers every moment of his procedure, during which doctors inserted an electronic device into his brain to address his Parkinson's symptoms. He never could have anticipated what would happen once the doctors turned that device on, and asked him to walk down the hallway. ************************************ Our conversation with Martin was presented by Mindful Marathon. Exercise is medicine, and pediatrician/running coach Michelle Quirk is ready to write a prescription. Whether you're training for your first 5K or looking to tackle an ultramarathon, she will build an individualized plan and be at your side from start to finish. Schedule a free consultation today at mindful-marathon.com. ************************************ Catch me on IGTV (@40000_Steps) and Facebook Live at 11 a.m. CST every Tuesday and Thursday. Join the discussion. Bring your own snacks. ************************************ If you or someone you know would like to star on the podcast, or be interviewed on IGTV, email us at 40000steps@gmail.com. ************************************ Sign up for our free newsletter and read my regular musings in The Big Blog at 40000steps.com, where you can also read about and listen to every episode of 40,000 Steps Radio. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/christopher-heimerman/message

Dr. Michelle Quirk is a pediatrician, run coach, and founder of Mindful Marathon.  She shares how she went from someone who would come in last for the mile run in school to becoming a marathon runner and coaching others on running.She started running when she had an unprecedented period of stress in her personal and work life.  Through running, she experienced an unexpected life transformation which helped her prioritize self care and form healthy boundaries.  The mental space that was created as a result of running also helped her realize she was in burnout and needed to pursue a change in her work life.She speaks of her experience running her first marathon "It's who you become in the training process... Going from the start line to the finish line, you realize how much grit you have".Mindful Marathon Website at https://mindful-marathon.com/Mindful Marathon on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs1QWRIQow5oVDl8NQtR8RAMindful Marathon on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/mindful.marathonYou can sign up for one-on-one life planning at Dare to Dream Physician (https://daretodreamphysician.com) There's exciting news at the Dare to Dream Physician! For those of you who wish to get clarity on your own "why", and get energized as you explore, envision, and create your dream life, I am taking on a limited number of one-on-one clients for Life Planning! To get the complete details, visit my website at Dare to Dream Physician https://daretodreamphysician.com

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In January, Dr. Michelle Chestovich launched her podcast Re-Mind Yourself, through which she offers tips and insights on mental health topics from burnout to perfectionism. On Feb. 3, she addressed the topic of allowing ourselves to feel ALL of our emotions. Never could she have imagined how important that would be when her kid sister, Gretchen, committed suicide in early March. The unthinkable tragedy led Michelle to set forth on a grief journey, and she's bringing her listeners, her social media followers, and anyone who will listen with her as she speaks openly about the pain she's processing. She's creating a safe space to talk about grief, loss, and the resulting trauma, while turning up the volume on suicide prevention awareness. ************************************ Our conversation with Michelle was presented by Mindful Marathon. Exercise is medicine, and pediatrician/running coach Michelle Quirk is ready to write a prescription. Whether you're training for your first 5K or looking to tackle an ultramarathon, she will build an individualized plan and be at your side from start to finish. Schedule a free consultation today at mindful-marathon.com. ************************************ Catch me on IGTV (@40000_Steps) and Facebook Live at 11 a.m. CST every Tuesday and Thursday. Join the discussion. Bring your own snacks. ************************************ If you or someone you know would like to star on the podcast, or be interviewed on IGTV, email us at 40000steps@gmail.com. ************************************ Sign up for our free newsletter and read my regular musings in The Big Blog at 40000steps.com, where you can also read about and listen to every episode of 40,000 Steps Radio. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/christopher-heimerman/message

Dr. Quirk is a pediatrician and a run coach. Michelle has such a wonderful personality and we covered a lot of topics including the mindset required of a physician turned entrepreneur. Her company is called Mindful Marathon and she can be contacted at her website https://mindful-marathon.com/

Running has been vital for Michelle Quirk as she's grieved her father, who lost his life to cancer in 2012. It also helps her deal with the trauma she endures daily as a pediatrician. Think about it. Not every child comes through the clinic door with the sniffles. She sees kiddos who are terrified to see a doctor. Little ones with terminal illnesses. Tiny tots who are clearly being neglected and abused at home. So Michelle, like many of us, works out her problems through running. She took that one step further a couple of years ago, when she began her running coaching business, Mindful Marathon. It's geared toward helping professionals cope with stress, anxiety, depression and, one issue that's running rampant in the healthcare industry: burnout. ************************************ This episode was presented by DUI & Behavioral Health Counseling Centers, which has offices here in northern Illinois – in Sycamore, Plano, and Crystal Lake. If you suspect you or someone you love has a problem with drinking, drugs, mental illness or anger, call 815-895-9000 today and set up an evaluation. Visit duisycamore.com for more information. ************************************ Catch me on IGTV (@40000_Steps) and Facebook Live at 11 a.m. CST every Tuesday and Thursday. Join the discussion. Bring your own snacks. ************************************ If you or someone you know would like to star on the podcast, or be interviewed on IGTV, email us at 40000steps@gmail.com. ************************************ Sign up for our free newsletter and read my regular musings in The Big Blog at 40000steps.com, where you can also read about and listen to every episode of 40,000 Steps Radio. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/christopher-heimerman/message

Join host Dr. Carolyn Moyers as she chats with Dr. Michelle Quirk, pediatrician and run coach. They discuss running and exercise in pregnancy and postpartum, gear, mom guilt and more. You can find Coach Michelle @ 1. https://mindful-marathon.com 2. https://www.instagram/mindful-marathon Links to items discussed in the show below. GEAR Sports Bras 1. Enell - https://enell.com 2. Brooks Juno - https://www.brooksrunning.com Jogging Stroller Bob Gear - https://www.amazon.com/BOB-Gear-Stroller- Belly Bands - https://bellybandit.com To schedule an osteopathic adjustment in pregnancy or postpartum with Sky Women's Health visit https://www.skywomenshealth.com or call 817-915-9803. Everyone deserves a joyful pregnancy. Rely less on medication and more on your body's alignment so that you can continue doing the activities you love. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/skywomen/message

Dr. Michelle Quirk is a board-certified pediatrician that has developed a true passion and connection with running. She is the founder of Mindful Marathon, which offers customizable training packages for working professionals. Dr. Quirk started Mindful Marathon to help others improve their lives by embracing running and exercise. Dr. Quirk will discuss how we can overcome the challenges of running and the benefits it can provide to our overall mental health.Instagram: @mindful.marathonhttp://www.mindful-marathon.comMindful Marathon CEO Bio:Hi there! I'm Michelle, and I'm so glad that you're here!I may be a pediatrician, but I'm really passionate about helping busy professionals to prioritize their well-being through running and fitness. I love to develop customized training plans for every type of runner, especially beginners. I found running in my early 30s, and it has truly changed my life since then. I remember what it was like to feel discouraged and stuck when I started out. Fast forward across some amazing finish lines, and now I get to share my love and knowledge of the sport through coaching! I started Mindful Marathon to help others improve their lives by embracing running and exercise. I'm all about celebrating our current fitness, wherever that happens to be, and I'm a big believer in the idea that every runner starts from somewhere, even if that somewhere is mile 0.Make sure to subscribe & review Lady Empire above for the opportunity to be featured!  

After this episode, you'll want to grab your sneakers and start running! Dr. Quirk is a mindful pediatrician and marathon trainer who has brought mindfulness and running to her practice. Her passion is helping busy professionals exercise and lead their lives. Michelle was not always a runner, she started and dropped out several times because she thought she was not good at it, and she did not do it for a long time. After her residency, she was going through a difficult time in her life, so she decided to push herself to channel all of her suffering and stress through her career. She decided to run a local 5K, gradually increased the running distance, and realized that she could clear all her thoughts. Those first ten minutes turn into 30, those 30 into marathons, and now she's been a runner for eight years! She started Mindful Marathon to help others improve their lives by embracing running and exercise. Celebrating our current fitness level, wherever it is, and a strong belief in the idea that all runners start from somewhere, even if that place is mile 0, is her motto!Highlights Dr. Quirk tells how she discovered running in her 30s and what it was like not to have been a runner and then to have run marathons.Michelle tells us how to set your goals to become an amazing runner.She explains why it is useful to have a running coach even if you are not a professional runner.She speaks about the importance of finding your ‘Why' and having a mantra that works for you.Michelle talks about childhood sedentary lifestyle during the pandemic.She gives advice for running beginners. Get a good pair of sneakers and go!To learn more about Dr. Michelle Quirk, check out her website, or follow her on Instagram.Don't forget to follow Dehl Nutrition on Instagram and Facebook!

In the midst of a lively career in medicine, Dr. Michelle Quirk discovered that running could change her life in 2012, and quickly fell in love. She embraced the sport by becoming a certified run coach with the Road Runners Club of America (RRCA), a local Girls on the Run coach, a Disney World-loving marathoner, and a triathlete. She developed Mindful Marathon to help others see what she's learned—that running can fundamentally improve our lives. She puts her focus on helping busy professionals discover how they too can embrace running and prioritize their well-being. She develops customized training plans for every type of runner—new, old, somewhere in between—and helps to fit those training plans into busy lives. With her help, Michelle's athletes find their edge and achieve their goals. Social Media Links: Website: www.mindful-marathon.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/mindfulmarathon IG: www.instagram.com/mindful.marathon --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wishwell/support