Podcasts about women's running

In Episode 94 of Trail Society, hosts Corrine Malcolm and Hillary Allen recap their experience at the Tarawera Ultramarathon in New Zealand. They discuss the challenges of balancing different training demands, listening to their bodies, and not letting one race result define them. The conversation includes reflections on training blocks, race outcomes, and personal experiences, highlighting the importance of goal alignment and processing setbacks. They also dive into the importance of teamwork in addressing mistakes, as well as the highs and lows of race day, from the weather to the wildlife. They share insights into their respective journeys, with Hillary reflecting on the lessons learned and Corrine discussing her 50k race experience. The episode also touches on various topics in the ultra-running world, such as gender disparities in professional sports earnings and a study on the psychology of ultrarunners by Marisa Romeo. The hosts discuss the results of recent races like the Black Canyon and Tarawera, including the golden ticket runs, and offer their thoughts on what's next for them. Listener questions on nutrition, body changes, and the importance of iron levels in endurance athletes add a personal touch to the episode. Throughout, Corrine, Hillary, and the team encourage listeners to invest in themselves and embrace the unpredictable nature of training and racing. SURVEY/STUDY ALERT: A study by listener Marisa Romeo, M.S. who is a Doctoral Candidate in Sport & Performance Psychology @ the University of Western States.  She is aiming to contribute to the broader conversation on mental performance in our sport. She is looking into the psychology and the flow state in ultrarunners.   The study is open to any ultrarunner 18 or older with a race scheduled between now and June 1, 2025. It involves completing two brief surveys—one before and one after their race—each taking about 10 minutes. After the race, participants will receive an email with a link to complete the follow-up survey. LINK TO SURVEY HERE: https://westernstates.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9WTXpYONpjOQwJM.    NEW SPONSOR ALERT: We are so excited to be partnering with Rabbit as our primary apparel sponsor this year! Send us some DMS about your favorite apparel and what you would like to see built for the trail running space!   Keep sliding into our DMs with your messages, they mean so much to us!  FOLLOW US on Instagram: @trail.society And go follow our NEW youtube channel @trailsociety_podcast   This episode is brought to you by Freetrail @runfreetrail

Women's Running Collective S2 Episode 9: Abundance Mindset for Running Episode Summary: In this episode, we explore the transformative power of an abundance mindset in running. Join us as we discuss how to shift from a scarcity mentality to one that fosters confidence and positivity, empowering you to reach your running goals. Key Topics: Understanding Mindsets: Abundance Mindset: The belief that there is enough success, happiness, and resources for everyone, encouraging a positive outlook. Scarcity Mindset: The belief in limited resources, leading to feelings of inadequacy and fear of not measuring up. Impact on Running: How a scarcity mindset can create anxiety and self-doubt, holding runners back from achieving their potential. The importance of self-worth and belief in one's abilities for overcoming challenges. Cultivating an Abundance Mindset: Practice 1: Fuel Your Body and Mind Proper nutrition boosts both physical and mental performance. Remember to celebrate the fuel you provide for your body! Practice 2: Focus on Gratitude Shift your thoughts from scarcity to appreciation. Notice what's going well during your runs, and cultivate gratitude for your running journey. Practice 3: Embrace Easy Runs Incorporating more easy runs can enhance your confidence and enjoyment, reinforcing the belief that you have enough within you to succeed. Sponsor Highlight: Discover PILLAR Triple Magnesium for improved sleep and recovery. Use code WRC15 for 15% off your first purchase at pillarperformance.shop. Additional Discounts: SPARMS: 20% off first purchase with code WRC20 at https://au.sparms.com/ LSKD: 15% off with code WRC-AMB. Check out their new running collection! Join Us: Tune in to shift your running mindset and embrace the abundance around you!   

Women's Running Collective - Season 2, Episode 7: ALL the Different Running Sessions Episode Overview: In this episode, we dive into the various types of running sessions that can enhance your training and performance. From base runs to fartlek training, we break down the benefits and techniques for each session type. We also discuss our typical running schedules. Key Topics Covered: Base Runs: Understanding the importance of building endurance. Tips for maintaining a steady pace. Hills: How hill training can improve strength and speed. Strategies for tackling uphill and downhill runs. Speed Intervals: What speed work looks like and its role in race prep. How to effectively incorporate intervals into your routine. Tempo Runs/Threshold: The benefits of running at your lactate threshold. Structuring a tempo run for optimal performance. Long Runs: Planning long runs for marathon training. Key considerations for pacing and recovery. Fartlek Training: How to implement this fun, unstructured speed play into your training. Examples of fartlek workouts. Personal Running Schedules: Insights into our weekly training routines and how we balance various session types. Recommendations: Hayley: Use the lap button on your Garmin for intervals (bottom right button). Jussie: Consider going up a shoe size when training for a marathon. Karmen: Save up for a running holiday—it's a great way to motivate your training! Special Thanks: A big shoutout to our episode sponsor, Pillar Performance! For top-notch performance supplements, head over to Pillar Performance and enjoy 15% off your first purchase with the code WRC15. Thank you for supporting our podcast! Connect with Us: Don't forget to follow us on social media and join the conversation about your running experiences!

Episode Notes: Women's Running Collective - Season 2, Episode 6 Welcome to Episode 6 of Season 2 of the Women's Running Collective podcast! This Week's Highlights: Our Running Week: We start this episode by sharing our own running experiences from the past week. Tune in to hear about our highs, lows, and everything in between as we continue to push ourselves and stay motivated. Interview with Fran Hurndall: We are thrilled to have the incredible Fran Hurndall on the show. Fran is embarking on an extraordinary journey, running from Perth to Sydney—covering a staggering 3,800 km in just 34 days. Her mission? To raise awareness about domestic violence and support the charities Rise Up and Share the Dignity. Fran's determination and dedication are truly inspiring, and we delve into her preparation, challenges, and the impact she hopes to make with her epic run. We let you know about our Sydney Marathon plans and also give you an update on our Tahiti trip.  Here is a link for more information https://www.weexploredtahiti.com/trips/moorea-marathon   Special Thanks to Our Sponsor: A big shoutout to our episode sponsor, Pillar Performance! If you're looking for top-notch performance supplements, head over to Pillar Performance and enjoy 15% off your first purchase with the code WRC15. Thank you for supporting our podcast! Don't miss this episode packed with inspiring stories, personal updates, and all the latest in the running world. As always, thank you for listening and being part of our running community! Connect with Us: Follow us on social media for updates and behind-the-scenes content. Share your thoughts and feedback with us; we love hearing from you! Stay motivated and Happy running!

Episode 15 - Season 2: Women's Running Collective Welcome to Episode 15 of Season 2 of the Women's Running Collective podcast! This episode is sponsored by Pillar Sports Nutrition. If you want to experience top-notch sports nutrition, head over to Pillar Performance and use the code WRC15 to get 15% off your order! In this episode, we sit down with the inspiring Millie, the founder of She Runs Club. Millie shares her journey of creating a supportive community for female runners and the passion that fueled her venture. Whether you're an experienced runner or just starting out, her story is sure to motivate and empower you. We also have some exciting announcements! We're thrilled to reveal our upcoming adventure to Tahiti. Join us as we run the Moorea Marathon and soak in the breathtaking beauty of this tropical paradise. For more details and to sign up, check out We Explore Tahiti's Moorea Marathon trip. And don't miss out on our presence at the Sydney Marathon! We'll be cheering you on from our designated cheer zone, fueled by the delicious treats from FUNDAY sweets. Join us on Sunday, September 15th at the corner of College St and William St for an unforgettable race day experience. Tune in for all this and more in today's episode. Lace up your running shoes and let's get inspired together! Links & References: Pillar Sports Nutrition – Use code WRC15 for 15% off We Explore Tahiti - Moorea Marathon Trip Sydney Marathon – Cheer zone details at College St & William St, September 15th Also don't forget to follow us on insta @womensrunning_collective and TikTok @womensrunningcollective or contact us via email womensrunningcollective@outlook.com            

Running Style: Top Clothing Picks and Hair Care Tips Episode Description: In this episode of the Women's Running Collective, we dive into our favorite running clothing essentials that make it to the top of our washing pile every week. From head to toe, we share our tried-and-true recommendations for gear that keeps us comfortable and stylish during our runs. Plus, we have a special segment where we chat about running hairstyles. Justine shares her hair struggles and we offer some practical tips and tricks to keep hair in place while running. Head to our instagram to see links and images of products from each of us.  We also share our inspirational runner of the week and our weekly recommendations. Have a great week of running x Hayles, Jussie and Karmen  

  Women's Running Collective: Season 2, Episode 3 - "Stretching Your Limits: Increasing Your Distance Safely" Welcome back to another empowering episode of the Women's Running Collective podcast! In Episode 3 of Season 2, we dive into the exciting journey of increasing your running distance. Whether you're looking to extend your daily run or are eyeing a new personal best, we've got the tips and strategies you need to make it happen safely and effectively. In This Episode:

In this special episode, we're diving deep into the personal journey of running after becoming a mum. With Karmen away, we seize the opportunity for an honest and raw conversation about the ups and downs of reintroducing running into our lives as mothers. We open up about the challenges and triumphs of returning to running after childbirth, sharing our personal stories and insights on how motherhood has transformed our approach to fitness. From body recovery and fitting in workouts amidst a busy schedule, to the profound changes running has brought into our lives as mums, this episode is a heartfelt exploration of perseverance and self-discovery. Highlights: Recovery and Body Changes: We discuss how our bodies have changed post-birth and the process of reclaiming physical fitness. Hear about our experiences with recovery, body image, and the road to feeling strong and capable again. Balancing Act: Tips and strategies for fitting running into a busy mum's schedule. We share our personal hacks for making time for exercise while juggling family responsibilities. Transformative Impact: How running has influenced our identities as mothers. From mental health benefits to newfound confidence, learn how running has played a role in our personal growth and motherhood. Tune In: Join us for an authentic conversation that resonates with anyone navigating the journey of getting back into running after kids. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just starting out, our stories and insights will inspire and encourage you on your own path. Recommendations  Jussie- Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 41's Hayley - Ems Power cookies/ bites - Aid station   Connect With Us: Instagram: @womensrunning_collective TikTok: @womensrunningcollective Email - womensrunningcollective@outlook.com     

We recorded Season 2 episode 1 on the Gold Coast the day before the GC half and full marathon.  We invited Jame Constantine (Sydney marathon marketing boss) to join us to educate us on all things marathon running, shed some light one women running marathons and just other cool running chat.  We also talk about the Womens Olympic Womens marathon team. Our inspirational runner of the week is Emma Jeffcoat Our recommendations are Hayley - RACE SHOES - any fun fast race shoes Jussie - The show SPRINT on netflix Karmen - Having magnesium baths.   Until next week HAPPY RUNNING X H, K, J

Today is our very first episode of the women's running podcast! Each week, Jussy, Karmen, and Hayles will be discussing relative topics to women's running. Contact Womensrunningcollective@outlook.com Follow our www.instagram.com/womensrunning_collective Hosted by Justine Lea, Karmen Reardon and Hayley Moody HAPPY RUNNING 

Josh and Carole unpack Carole's experience running Blue Ridge Marathon's half marathon, what she's currently reading, her running slump and the strides she's making to pull herself out.  Keep taking it in stride!

The reality of high-level sports for female athletes is that it is rarely equal, even 50 years after the passage of Title IV. And Lauren Fleshman is here to tell us why. In this episode, you'll learn: Lauren's incredibly vulnerable true story with all the highs and lows How Lauren stood up to Nike well before she was famous, and She'll share her best advice for those still competing today Lauren is one of the most decorated American distance runners of all time, having won five NCAA championships at Stanford and two national championships as a professional. Her writing has appeared in The New York Times and Runner's World. She is the brand strategy advisor for Oiselle, a fitness apparel company for women, and the co-founder of Picky Bars, a natural food company.  In her new book, Good for a Girl, Lauren shares an intimate look at what it took to become a champion in an industry designed and funded by men and how she nearly destroyed her own body and career.  It is so gripping that it reads like fiction. Welcome to the Planted Runner.  I'm Coach Claire Bartholic and my mission is to help you improve your running, your mindset, and your life with science-backed training and plant-based nutrition. I have to say that I think this conversation was one of the most powerful I have ever recorded and I know you will come away from this inspired. Don't forget to stay tuned all the way to the end for another Mental Strength Minute.  Fortify your mind in 60 seconds or less.  LINKS: ▶️The Planted Runner is now on YouTube! Click here to subscribe and be automatically entered to win a FREE custom training plan.  Winners chosen each month. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐The Planted Runner Podcast is your perfect running buddy! Subscribe, follow, rate, and review now wherever you get your podcasts.  This is the #1 way to support this work for FREE. ➡️FOLLOW The Planted Runner on Instagram @theplantedrunner for more running, plant-based nutrition and mental strength tips. 

We talk to Aisha Praught leer off of her recent Jamaican Indoor record in the 5000m. We caught up with Aisha as she's coming off of a long journey with major knee surgery that happened the week of the Tokyo Olympics- she speaks on how she faced uncertainty and starting from zero with her fitness. She talks about some other exciting things she's a part of off the track too like fundraising for the Sachs Foundation in a super cool High School mile PR meet and about her work as an Athlete representative for World Athletics.This episode is sponsored by the Feed.comThe Feed: fuel for athletes! Head to the feed to use up to 80$ of credit using the link on our blog or Instagram bio!You'll find curated fuel options for all your performance needs; from Feed formula vitamin packs to Muarten gels for you Marathon and your favorite bars like Cliff bars Picky bars and more! As always thanks for Keeping Track !“A mindset shift that helped me halfway through was to completely let go of the outcome. There were definitely times I felt sorry for myself ….. or times we're dark or tough, and the uncertainty of everything is so heavy - I talked with Joe and decided……there is such beauty in the effort of diving fully into something and the not knowing . The not knowing (if it will workout) is fine- you don't have to know . Whether or not you get to this beautiful end goal that you want, as long as you poured yourself in and tried your hardest -I knew in 20 years I could look back and be proud of myself.”“There's value in tryingThere's value in doing something there's not sure you'll get gratification from.It's going to be hard but you  can be proud of yourself regardless if you just give it everything “-Aisha

Ro and I chat with friend of the pod Emily Sisson a few days after her amazing second place, 2:18:29 American Record run in the marathon-only her third crack at the distance, and talk about the build up, the race, recovery from covid, and how she's grown as an athlete with her mental approach toward high pressure situations. Emily is a long time talent-from racing internationally at Pan American and World Jr championships in XC and on the track as a young athlete to winning indoor and outdoor NCAA 5000m titles, setting the indoor NCAA 5000m record, and as a pro representing Team USA at the 2017, and 2019 world championships and the 2021 Olympics in the 10,000. She is a 5 time USA champion over road and track distances and recently set the American record in the half marathon . Emily is a super talented and focused athlete and we can't wait to hear about this big achievement that was a long time in the making! check out the feed!

Alison Mariella Dèsir Author of Running While Black : Finding Freedom In A Sport That Wasn't Built For UsMolly and Alysia speak with Alison about the process of writing her book, who she hopes reads it, how she hopes it affects the running industry, her love of running and her approach to the disruption the book may stir. Alysia reads you a few sneak peeks from the book that are particularly powerful so tune in!pre order now, release dat OCT 18 and meet Alison on Tour here! Links-Book! Buy Running While Black hereAlisons site and social instagram- @alisonmdesir twitter- @AlisonMDesir Our previous episode with Alison: listen here from May of 2020Alisons outside mag piece referenced in podWe continue to thank TheFeed.Com for supporting our 4 month epsidode block! Claim your Feed Credit freebies here! 

Grab your 80$ credit at The FeedLink-Hannah's website: Schooloftrack.org for aspiring track and field coachesHannah Chappel-Dick Brown University Womens Middle Distance and Cross Country CoachOn being brought on for her first coaching position: "That's why, as a coach now I try to do as much shoulder tapping as possible. If I see that (potentia) in someone I try to mention it right away because I think a lot of women maybe don't naturally form that confidence without hearing it from someone else first…maybe that's a little bit cultural, but to have that confidence placed in me was really huge”Thanks for listening head over to Keeping-Track for more show notes!

Thanks again to the Feed.com for supporting content this month! They also want to give you a gift: use this landing page to claim $80 of Feed credit today! Molly Speaks with Olympic Alpine Skiier and Marathon Chirine Njeim about her start in skiiing, how moving to Chicago inspired her love of running and how a hobby became another Olympic berth.Chirine talks about challenges she's faced in the sport, her love of her home country Lebanon and speaks briefly about her recent survivial of a plane crash and how it's changed her perspective. See more in our show notes here!

The Catchup:Link to pre-order the book Arrival StoriesAlysia's Marathon and Every Mother Counts fundraising page!&mother and EveryMotherCounts have partneredThey raised $200,000 through the marathon alone for a new ambulance at a secondary all girls school in the Kilimanjaro regionLink &Mother Mom forward virtual 5k, coming May8th!Alysia's marathon run down- hard terrain, running with Christie Turlington on her last Marathon, experiencing an African city Introducing Kim Smith: 4 time NCAA Champion and 3 time Olympian for New Zealand, New Zealand record holder in events from indoor mile up through the Marathon.We speak with Kim about her start in running, her breakout college season, her pro career and the lessons she learned. We also touch on what Kim's up to now and her history with pulmonary embolisms. (Apologies for the sound-We were psyched to be back in studio at WhatCheer Writers Club!..... But we forgot how to use the equipment after 2 years away-Molly's mic wasn't recording so she sounds quieter than normal....but Kim sounds great so no important info is lost there! ) We hope you enjoy, comment and rate us on I-tunes if you feel inclined!

Aliandrea “Ali” Upshaw (Diné) is a member of the University of New Mexico Track & Cross Country team. She is from Fort Defiance, Arizona and is born for the Charcoal-Streaked Red Running into Water clan. Although Ali is academically classified as a sophomore, she competes athletically as a freshman due to NCAA COVID-19 sports reclassifications. Her freshman season at UNM was cut short due to the pandemic but in her first full cross country season at UNM this past fall, she placed fifth at the Mountain West Conference Championships which earned her First Team All-Mountain West honors. The Lobos finished first in their conference for the 14th consecutive year and placed third at the NCAA Division I National Championships. Prior to signing with UNM, Ali was a high school standout at St. Michael Indian School on the Navajo Reservation– she was her class valedictorian and two-time individual state champion leading her team to a state title. She was named a high school “Runner of the Year” on three occasions by the Navajo Times and like many other Grounded Pod guests, she is an alumna of the Wings of America national team. Ali is currently majoring in Biology and minoring in Native American Studies, with the goal of attending medical school or pursuing veterinary medicine.   In this episode: Wings of America Grounded Pod Ep. 13 – Dustin Martin Grounded Pod Ep. 14 – Beth Wright Running Medicine (running group based in New Mexico)   Follow Ali Upshaw: Instagram: @ali.mae24   Follow Grounded Pod: Instagram: @groundedpod Twitter: @groundedpod Facebook: facebook.com/groundedpodwithdinee   Subscribe, Listen, & Review on: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Soundcloud | Stitcher   Show music by Jacob Shije (Santa Clara Pueblo, NM).

For the first time in history, just over 50% of all races are run by women.   While women are leading in the number of participants, research on women in sport is still stubbornly behind the guys'. We know that women and men perform differently, carry and use fat differently, as well as react to pain differently. Typically, men are bigger, stronger, and faster, until you get to the ultra distance, where women can actually break the tape first. On today's Run to the Top, Dr Megan Roche, 5-time national trail champion and Stanford researcher explores the science behind the biological differences between men and women in endurance running.   And this is not just a show for the women runners. Guys, you'll want to listen up as well if you want to know why the women are getting better and better. Connect, Comment, Community Follow RunnersConnect on Instagram Join the Elite Treatment where you get first dibs on everything RTTT each month! Runners Connect Winner's Circle Facebook Community  RunnersConnect Facebook page GET EXPERT COACHING AT RUNNERSCONNECT! This week's show brought to you by: Magnesium Breakthrough from Bioptimizers.  Supplementing with magnesium before you go to bed has been shown in scientific studies to… Increase in muscle oxygenation during high intensity exercise Reduce inflammation  Significantly improve sleep quality Improve aerobic exercise capacity when training. When you're looking for a magnesium supplement, make sure you take one that is organic and has all 7 unique forms of magnesium.  My recommendation is Magnesium Breakthrough from Bioptimizers because it's made with the highest quality, organic magnesium and contains all 7 critical forms. Most other magnesium supplements are synthetic and only contain one or two forms of magnesium, which is simply not enough. For an exclusive offer go to magbreakthrough.com/runtothetop and use code run10 to save 10% when you try Magnesium Breakthrough. Plus, they offer a full refund up to one year after your purchase, no questions asked. AG 1 Ask yourself - do you get enough green veggies each day? I'll admit, I don't. It's tough to fit all of those greens in with an active and busy lifestyle. But getting in your fruits + veggies is SO crucial as a distance runner for recovery, digestion, and optimal performance. That's where Athletic Greens is a gamechanger. One scoop has 75 bioavailable vitamins, minerals, and whole food-sourced ingredients including a multivitamin, multimineral, probiotic, green superfood blend, and more. That means fewer stomach issues, more focus and energy throughout the day (because the workday matters just as much as the morning run), and overall ... just feeling healthier. Look, if you're struggling to get those fruits + veggies in - or if you keep buying them but they always go bad in the fridge - Athletic Greens will make getting those micronutrients simple and delicious. Get 5 BONUS travel packs and a year's supply of Vitamin D when you order at athleticgreens.com/rttt. Get yours now!

We talk to Team USA Triple Jumper and and 2 time American Record Holder Tori Franklin about her start in the sport, her plans for the future and all she's doing outside of it to be a whole person. We drop a lot of links in the intro:Support Alysia's Marathon Fundraising for Every Mother CountsWomen's Running Article :  What has changed in the 2 Years since Ahmaud Arbery's Murder Tracksmith Foundation Shoutout! Books!Preorder Alison Desir's Running While BlackMore books in this Memoir list by Womens RunningFollow Mirna Valerio @themirnavator !2 black Runners PodcastMeb's For The Run Round Table ConversationIf you want a Keeping Track Tote, or more info on Patreon or this episode via our blog  go hereTori Franklin : Follow on instagram @livhappiiSome of her writing:  Blogs Here website here book coming soon: You AnthemWatch her and the other athletes compete at USA Indoor Track And Field Championships schedule and viewing info : 2-4pm PST on CNBC

Solo episode time! Join Dinée for a recap of the first year of Grounded Pod, 2022 goals, and exciting updates!   Top 5 Episodes of 2021: Kara Goucher – Ep. 37 Meb Keflezighi – Ep. 2 Billy Mills – Ep. 23 Jordan Marie Daniel – Ep. 1 Rosalie Fish – Ep. 40   Follow Grounded Pod: Instagram: @groundedpod Twitter: @groundedpod Facebook: facebook.com/groundedpodwithdinee   Subscribe, Listen, & Review on: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Soundcloud | Stitcher   Music by Jacob Shije (Santa Clara Pueblo, NM). This podcast was made possible through the Tracksmith Fellowship Program.

Today we are sharing the second episode Alysia recorded live from TRE earlier in the month as she spoke with Shannon Woods, who is currently the senior manager of DEI at Brooks Running among other things. Shannon tells us how her own upbringing as a mixed race woman and the experiences of both herself and the experiences of her parents during the civil rights movement as well as her own experiences as a mother who wanted to make sure her kids learned diverse histories she didn't in school all informed her decision to work in DEI . She is working on dismantling systemic racism in the running community and on opening up opportunities in these jobs via her role at Brooks and on the Running Industry Diversity Coalition Board . For more show notes as always head to our website www.keeping-track.com!Also check out our Tees and Visors, as all of our Dec/Jan sales go to Trackgirlz 2022 grants as they work to promote "Sisterhood, Empowerment and Track And Field".Also don't forget to follow us on instagram @keeptrackmedia and like or review us on iTunes! 

Daily Pep Christmas Countdown, Number 7! When you're feeling stressed, the first thing you often focus on is how much more you have to do and push yourself harder. But sometimes the most kind AND effective thing you can do is take your foot off the pedal. About Meg & The Daily Pep! The Daily Pep! is the short, snappy and sassy podcast for creative + multi-passionate women, designed to start your day off with a compassionate bang! I'm Meg and I'm the host of The Daily Pep! and The Couragemakers Podcast and founder of The Rebel Rousers. I'm a coach, writer and all-round rebel-rouser for creative and multi-passionate women to do the things only they can do and build a wholehearted life. When I'm not recording episodes, writing bullshit-free Sunday Pep Talks to my wonderful Couragemakers community or working 1:1 with coaching clients, I'm usually covered in paint or walking my wonderfully weird cockapoo Merlin. Website | Instagram | The Couragemakers Podcast | Letters of Rebellion | Support the Daily Pep! on Patreon! About Shareefa J Shareefa J is a London based presenter and plus size model. She is at the forefront of promoting body/race diversity and mental health awareness within fashion and advertising. Shareefa is an ambassador for the mental health charity CALM and actively advocates for them by getting involved in fundraising and media projects.   Alongside this Shareefa runs a not- for- profit organisation called @shine4diversity in which she creates short documentaries and photographic campaigns to highlight the importance of racial inclusion within advertising Her last campaign was featured in Marie Claire & Buzzfeed. Shareefa recently graced the cover of Womens Running magazine for the annual London Marathon edition and she continues to promote a positive message for women within the fitness space. Instagram | CALM About CALM CALM is the Campaign Against Living Miserably and they're leading a movement against suicide. They run a free and anonymous helpline (0800 58 58 58) and webchat service from 5pm to midnight 365 days a year for anybody who needs us at thecalmzone.net. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Today we have a surprise guest hostess (Marielle Hall!) as we talk to Viola Lagat, also known as Viola Cheptoo  Lagat, who you may know as recent second place woman at the 2021 NYC Marathon (and maybe you've heard of one of her many talented runner siblings, Bernard Lagat?)She takes us through her family's deep running roots, what her training is like, how she spends time between the US and Kenya, her journey from being a1500m runner to nearly beating the Olympic Champion in her debut marathon, and her remembrance of her friend Agnes Tirop. Viola shares with us how close to home and ever present gender based violence, like what lead to Agnes' murder,  is in Kenya and what she and other women are doing to help change things for the next generation.

Alysia talks to Alexi Pappas live at the 2021 TRE expo in Austin, Texas. They talk about being new teammates for Altra Running, about giving yourself permission to be more than an athlete, for example how creative projects energize and motivate Alexi rather than take away from her performance, the power of your inner narrative, Alexi's unique experience running vs racing  the NYC Marathon, her projects as an author and director and more!As always it was a refreshing and uplifting perspective to hear from Alexi!Buy Bravey book here!Thanks to Altra and CleanSportCollective for helping us host the conversation!

We talk to Mary Wacera Ngugi, who most recently finished 3rd at the 2021 Boston Marathon, about her start in the sport, how Kenyan camp systems work and her journey to the marathon. You may be surprised to hear who is coaching her now! We also talk to Mary about her brave and impactful efforts to help women of Kenya find confidence and escape abusive marriages. She recently started the Womens Athletic Alliance as part of the movement that has gained volume in East Africa following the tragic murder of Agnes Tirop by her husband, she was one of the brightest young stars in the womens 10,000m. Mary has always seen the need to change how women are treated as property and told from a young age they don't matter and to be quiet. She hopes to provide a safe place of support, to celebrate the women athletes as people, provide legal aid and mentoring through the new Program. Many women from around the sports world have offered help and support and we are there behind her too.  Womens Athletic Alliance founderFollow her here“The women deserve better. Being married to a person who loves and cares about me, I feel so much that my sisters and the women in Kenya should live a life like that; they should be treated better, they should be loved, they should be cared about and supported-they need the support not the control” -Mary Ngugi

Fall Marathons are back! The 125th running of the Boston Marathon is being held on Indiginous People's Day,  October 11th,  in Massachusetts.  We talk to one of the best road runners in American History, Patti Dillon, about her career, being the fastest Native runner in history and how she is staying connected to the Native Community. Patti also talks about the power of the mind in running, her unique journey from smoker to Marathon champion and how healing trauma is the way forward in life. Molly does this interview solo and missed Ro and Alysia big time! Also this interview was done in the Fairmont Copley Lobby so there is some ambient crowd noise as we catch up live-ish among the hubub of pre-Marathon preparations. Check out Wings Of America here, and follow Patti Dillon on instagram  @pattispeaks227

Molly Ro and Alysia talk to prep phenom Mary Cain about the struggles and abuses she faced as a young track star under now banned (by USADA and Safe Sport)  coach Alberto Salazar. Mary tells us how this journey inspired her to start a unique women's track club called Atalanta,  what her future running and racing plans and dreams are, and other experiences we'd like to not see affect women in sport in the future. 

Friend of the Podcast Kate Grace is back to chat about how she's found her power and found herself leading the Diamond League and setting PR's this season after narrowly missing the 202one US Olympic Team. Kate tells us how she went from a well rounded Yale Student -athlete to a focused pro, and we hit on topics like the business side of track and field, spike technologies,  how she learned to listen to the voice inside saying "the 800m is your best event!" plus we dispel some Olympic "myths". Thank you to Saucony for continued support!Plus- Alysia's Caden Shae Bloom line is live ! Check it out!

Ro and Molly talk with newly minted 400m Olympian and 2019 World Champion 4th place finisher Wadeline Jonathas.We spoke about her Covid Year, graduating from University of South Carolina,  and insights on media coverage and storytelling of professional athletes. Also check out our blog for all the links and show notes!www.keeping-track.com

Today we're honoured to be speaking with one of the great pioneers of Canadian women's running, Diane Palmason. Now in her 80s and living in Comox, BC, Diane recalls how she discovered her love of running at a Sunday school picnic when she was just seven years old. By 12 she was recruited to train with the Mercury Athletic Club, a women's only track club coached by the legendary 1928 Olympian Myrtle Cook. Diane's career dates back to before women were allowed to run anything longer than 220 yards in competition, but in 1954 at the age of 16 she proudly represented Canada at the British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Vancouver, BC. This was the same competition where both Roger Bannister and John Landy ran under 4-minutes for the mile in the same race, so Diane even got to witness the “miracle mile.”With no more opportunities to pursue, Diane retired from running at the age of 17 and carried on with her life. She went to university, became a teacher, married and had four children. Over 20 years went by before she burst back onto the scene, inspired by Eleanor Thomas' win at the inaugural National Capital Marathon in 1975. Since then Diane has broken Canadian records in every age group from W40-W70 and at every distance from 100m to 80k. In 2003 Diane broke seven Canadian records from 100m to the marathon all within five months, some of which were also world records.  This conversation is a history lesson delivered through amazing storytelling. We owe Diane and the female runners of her time a debt of gratitude for spearheading a revolution and changing the commonly held beliefs about what women are capable of, particularly into their masters years. AddendumWe can tell Diane has so much respect for the sport and its athletes because she immediately followed up with the name of the older woman who had run the National Capital Marathon multiple times...Judith Kazdan. Born in 1920, Judith was a barrier breaker much like Diane, running 38 marathons in total at a time when it was regarded as unacceptable and even dangerous. In 2010, the year after her death, she was inducted into the Canadian Masters Athletics Hall of Fame.Diane also provided a correction for an error she made in the recording. She said that by the 1976 Olympics women were still only running 200m but in actual fact they were running 1500m by then.Carolyn also made an error when we were talking about Malindi Elmore. She said Malindi represented Canada at the Olympics in the 1500m twice, but it was once...2004 in Athens. After narrowly missing making the 2008 and 2012 teams, she essentially retired from the sport only to make a huge comeback at the marathon distance 17 years later. Resources we discussed in the episode:Margaret Webb's book, Older Faster Stronger, where Diane is featured.Roger Bannister and John Landy's "miracle mile"Jim Peters marathon collapseKathrine Switzer's book, Marathon WomanAge grading calculator

Sara Mae Berman, born May 14, 1936 in the Bronx, New York, is a distinguished American distance runner. Berman came from a generation in which women were not encouraged to be athletic, especially after having children. Berman, along with a group of female runners, actively campaigned for equal rights for women in the sport of distance running. Berman competed in her first road race in June 1964 as an unofficial entrant in the 5-Mile Handicap Race in Marlborough, Massachusetts. She would go on to win the Boston Marathon three times, before women were recognized as official participants (1969 in 3:22:46; 1970 in 3:05:07; and 1971 in 3:08:30). In 1970, she won the first RRCA Women’s MarathonChampionship held in Atlantic City, New Jersey, besting a field of six female starters with a time of 3:07:10. That same year, she also finished third in the inaugural New York City Marathon women’s division. Her accomplishments in the sport extend well beyond the race course. Berman was the first female RRCA officer, serving as Vice President from 1966-67. She was one of the original road race course certifiers in New England in the 1960s. She, along with her husband, certified the Boston Marathon course in 1967, enabling runners to qualify on the course for the United States Olympic Trials Marathon held in 1968 in Alamosa, Colorado.

In episode two, the NYRR team discusses two experiences of running as a woman. From a training perspective in our “how” segment, Coach Annick and Coach Roberto discuss the role the menstrual cycle plays in sport performance by chatting with Dr. Ellen Casey from Hospital for Special Surgery to dive deeper in the science of period tracking. In our “why” segment, Shaquana chats with Coach Asteria Howard, former member of the Bolivian and Venezuelan national teams and current NYRR Team for Kids and Striders coach. Asteria discusses her drive to win as a girl growing up in Bolivia, her international running career, and her lifetime of coaching runners of all ages and abilities. Learn more about Hospital for Special Surgery's Women's Sports Medicine Center. Follow Coach Asteria Howard. Thanks to our partners at New Balance and Mastercard for supporting this episode of the podcast. Get your New York City Gear for anywhere. Shop the United Airlines New York City Half collection at newbalance.com. Available for domestic purchases only within the United States. Let three of the world's top marathoners motivate you to get running. Head over to priceless.com and search ‘New York Road Runners' to learn more. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/habitualroutine/message

This episode I chat with the co-founder of Fellow Flowers, Mel Charbonneau. She takes me through her journey of creating a movement over 30,000 females strong, spinning out of your rut, and much more!https://fellowflowers.com/http://www.melcharbonneau.com/

Katie Holmes only started running when she was 47 but she's fallen in love with the sport. So much so that she's now studying the history of women's athletics, particularly road running and fell running. She gives us a unique perspective on what running was like before the 'marathon boom' of the 70's and 80's changed things for ever. Read more on her blog www.runyoung50.co.uk.

We spoke to scientist, distance runner and trans woman Joanna Harper about her book Sporting Gender. In it she covers the history and science of DSD and transatheltes in an interesting read that gives deeper information on the discussions about women’s sport you likely have seen in recent news as well as an inside view of some of the IAAF rulings on DSD and Trans athletes. We also hear from 800m runner Kate Grace (as well as Alysia) on their perspectives in an event that has seen dominance by women with DSD and how they’re both honestly still figuring out how to talk about this complex topic and all it’s intersections in a way that’s fair and supportive for all involved. (full transcript and show notes with links at our site)

In 1967, during the Boston Marathon, a female runner wearing bib number 261 was grabbed by an official trying to stop her. The moment was captured on camera, and thus immortalised. Kathrine Switzer went on from that day to create dramatic change in women's running. If you know a friend who would enjoy this episode, share it with them. ----- To buy a Jog On top, email a size request to: thisisjogon@gmail.com Main video channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeevBgehokNNlmbo8EaEDJg   Jog On video podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5W8oqdtmo4x-doG9iV2RXA? To support Jog On: patreon.com/jogonpodcast

Arlene Pieper Stine got into the Pikes Peak Marathon in 1959 as a stunt to market her Colorado Springs health club. When she finished, the 29-year-old mother of three was in the record books as the first woman to finish a sanctioned marathon. Unlike the Boston Marathon, the Pikes Peak race never had a prohibition on women participating.

We talk to The University of Wisconsin Women's XC coach Mackenzie Wartenberger about her time as a talented prep athlete (2:04 800m) coming into Cal Berkley with Alysia, how her track career was highly affected by pressure and race anxiety, how she has carried these lessons into her 11 year coaching career so far, what it's like to coach through a pandemic and how she keeps the women engaged and motivated as well as her thoughts on navigating any plans for motherhood and climbing the ranks of her career. "In sport, if you have torn hamstring you rehab the hamstring and you don't hide the fact that you have a torn hamstring. Thats something that you work on. If you struggle mentally with anxiety or expectation or depression or any of those things, that’s really internalized still . That's not something thats spoken about or shared. I think there is still a lot of shame applied to that struggle, instead of treating it like a muscle-when you strain a muscle you’ve got to rehab the muscle and then you’ve got to strengthen the muscle and then sometimes that muscle still hurts and you’ve got to back off. From a mental perspective I think a similar approach can be really helpful - to treat it like a normal process, it isn’t linear it’s not flipping a light switch ….. that’s a perspective that I try to bring to coaching as much as possible”for in depth show notes head to our site Keeping-Track.comAnd don't forget to get your 20% off Gatorade Endurance products as you "Dial It In" with your training details this month! Use our code "track20"

We are beyond excited to welcome Jen Ator to the show. Jen is the editor-in-chief at Women's Running Magazine and a force within the running community. After a decade at Women's Health, Jen took over Women's Running in April, 2019. Since then the running scene has seen fantastic highs and depressing lows. In this episode, Jen describes Women's Running's niche, free vs. paid content, balancing customers wants with creative/unique content, and much more. You can see her team's work at www.womensrunning.com. Follow Jason: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/i_am_jaymac/ Follow Matt: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rambling_runner/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/rambling_runner

Patti grew up in Quincy, MA, the eldest of nine children. Her father was second-generation Irish from Dorchester and an all-Navy boxer. Her mother, a Micmac Indian. As a young adult, she worked as a nurse's aid at Quincy City Hospital, filling her non-working hours with beer and kitty whist. Unhappy, overweight, and smoking two packs of Lucky Strikes a day, Patti was stuck. It didn't take her long to realize that at twenty three years old, she was stuck in a pit. She found a book by Dr. Ken Cooper called Aerobics. In this book, Cooper said that there were 3500 calories in a pound, and jogging burned 700 calories an hour. Doing some fast math in her kitchen, Patti deduced that by the end of the week, she would lose twenty pounds. This, she decided, would be the fastest way to be happy. She ran seven laps around the Quincy Cemetery, which was nearly a seven mile run. And she didn't lose twenty pounds by the end of the week—in fact, she could barely walk for two weeks afterwards. But as soon as she could run, she went out and did it again. This led to an astonishing career in athletics that helped pioneer women's marathoning. With no background in highschool track or college running, she went on to set a world record in the 5 mile (25:48). She set the American record for the 10k four times, ending with a 32:08. Patti was the first American woman to go under 33 minutes in the 10k, and the first American woman to break 50 minutes in the 15k (49:42). She set a world record in the 20k, 30k, and half marathon, and won the Newport marathon 5 times, setting a course record each time. She also won the Honolulu marathon 4 times, also setting a course record each time. Patti placed 2nd in the Boston marathon three times, and also placed 2nd in the NYC marathon. She was one of the first American women to sign a pro-contract with Nike. In 52 weeks, she ran 48 races, winning 44 of them.

We examine representation of Gender and Race on the covers of three running magazines as a sample of the North American Running media. We speak to Dr. Heather Hillsburg and Dr. Francine Darroch on their findings (14.8 percent of Runners World print Covers feature Black Indigenous and People Of Color- or BIPOC, 14.75 % of Canadian Running covers feature BIPOC, and for Women’s Running covers we saw an average 31% BIPOC over 10 years, but noticed a recent average of 40% after a sustained increase from 2013 onward), why representation matters and how these trends contribute to racism in the running world and why we need to show and hear the stories of more BIPOC and elevate more BIPOC voices in this space.(see shownotes for full recap)Catch up:0-5: Alysia Ro and Molly catch up on livesAlysia’s book is launching more officially Feel Good Fitness (link)Molly’s back in Rhode IslandRo’s still gestatingLink to tank tops (currently tees only but hope to arrive soon) and &motherGuest intros: Dr. Francine Darroch, sociologist at Carleton U in Ontario, focusing on health equity and Dr. Heather Hillsburg ,author of Urban Captivity Narratives: Women’s Writing after 9/11 and works for government in British Columbia8:14-our thoughts on why we wanted to do the studyShoutout to Womens Running for making a sustained push to increase diversity on covers after 201312: only 14.8 percent of Runners World Covers feature BIPOC, our past guests Marielle Hall and Alison Desir have mentioned this lack of seeing self in this media14: Is lack of diversity strategy intentional? Is it about the bottom line?15:30- our personal conversation started on how from the athlete perspective, we have been told we don’t have the “look” for coversWhat is required- ex Alysia is a change maker in sports industry, activist, multiple time medalist and more but that doesn’t check the right boxes19- why getting a cover is a boon for a professional runner“Allows for upward chain of marketability”22- Runnersworld leaves out most of the track athletesAlysia wish mass participation included shorter events The interview:23-28-we explain why we partnered with these sociologists to examine representation on running media (via 3 different magazine covers over 10 years)29-Francine lays down her results and shouts out the research team: Heather Hillsburg (phD in gender studies), Amy Schneeburg (epidemiologist), Candace Roberts (masters student), Jenna Seyidoglu (undergraduate honors thesis student)Examined 284 covers, focus on race and gender, between 2009 and 2019(Runners World (122), Canadian Running(75), and Women’s Running (88))BIPOC are underrepresentedRW-14.8%WR- 31%CR-14.7%(slides and report are on website www.keeping-track.com aka show notes)Changes over time: Womens running saw meaningful and sustained improvement in representation 2013 onward (hit 40%)36- Heather speaks on role of media on cons

In today's episode Lauren + Abby chat about restrictions the NCAA is facing for fall sports, run down the fast facts and answer listener questions. Fast Facts Christian Coleman facing suspension Amelia Boone bought a house in CO Watch the “Return of the Dual” meet on YouTube Watch NAZ Elite take on Team Boulder in a two mile race this Friday night on NazElite's IG page The High School National Championships have been cancelled See Nia Akins announcement video here. And learn more about her in this Women's Running article Learn about Rabbit's Virtual Team Challenge in honor of Western States 100 here Questions We Cover Do you recommend strength training on recovery days or running workout days? The heat is getting to me on my long runs. What can I do other than wake up earlier to run? You talked about toe separators a while back - which ones do you have? [check out Correct Toes] What is the best thing about coaching? What is a hard thing about coaching? What do you each do for marathon nutrition and do you have any advice for fueling during the marathon? What are your thoughts on Nike’s “supportive stance” on the BLM movement, yet their dominant sponsorship in marquee events that have punished athletes for taking any kind of stance?” --- Hand Off(s): Lindsey Hein’s interview with Laz Lake - Episode 255 --- Check out Momentous's new Collagen Peptides and save $20 off your first order with code "UPRUNNING20" Learn more about Up + Running Coaching and fill out an interest form at uprunning.co/coaching --- Follow Up + Running on Instagram here and on Twitter here Follow Lauren + Abby on Instagram

In episode Lauren and Abby share the articles and accounts by Black runners that they read and learned from this week, run down the week of running news and discuss how they are personally navigating the uncertain landscape training and racing wise in 2020. Things We Talked About: - Racing to Stay Alive - Marielle Hall for Runner's World - Speak Up, Speak Out: A Wish for U.S. Running From a Black Marathoner - Courtney Carter for Women's Running - Black Female in America - Angel Piccirillo on the Oiselle Blog - Running Report IG // Diverse We Run IG - Black Girls RUN! + National Black Marathoners Association - Clean Sport Collective Episode 52 with Aisha Praught Leer - savebrowntrack.org - Chaski Run Challenge + Runner's World Article covering the records - Bowerman Team Gear - HS Nationals moved to South Dakota - The Chicago Marathon is "unable to say definitively" if the race will go on as planned, and are preparing for both possibilities - Don't miss the Bislett Games on NBC Sports Thursday, 6/11 at 2pm EDT / 11am PDT --- Hand Off(s): Running for Real Episode #189 with Sarah Crouch --- Get 10% off your first order of Mile Marker Training Logs with code "UPANDRUNNING" Learn more about Up + Running Coaching and fill out an interest form at uprunning.co/coaching --- Follow Up + Running on Instagram here and on Twitter here Follow Lauren + Abby on Instagram

Episode 47 is an interview with Matt Fitzgerald about his book 80/20 Running. Matt is an award-winning endurance sports journalist and bestselling author of more than 20 books on running, triathlon, fitness, nutrition, and weight loss, including Brain Training for Runners and Racing Weight. His byline appears regularly in national publications including Men's Journal, Outside, and Women's Running. Matt is an experienced running and triathlon coach and certified sports nutritionist. New research proves that runners of all experience and ability levels improve most when they do 80 percent of their training at low intensity. Yet the typical recreational runner does less than half of his or her training in this intensity zone. In his book 80/20 Running, Matt makes the case for slowing down to get faster and shows runners how to break out of the moderate-intensity rut. I believe deeply in this principle and see too many runners getting into this rut. Listen to this podcast with an open mind and reap the benefits in your running! His book 80/20 Running is on Amazon. Matt's website is: https://mattfitzgerald.org/ I hope you now have a greater appreciation for the benefits to slowing down on many of your runs. The grey zone is to be avoided at all costs! Let me know your thoughts either in the comments on the podcast Instagram page or by DM. Thank you so much for supporting my podcast! I really appreciate the people who take the couple of minutes out of their day to get onto Apple Podcasts to rate and review me. I read all of my reviews and they sure do inspire me to keep working on this podcast! Thanks so much!! Next week’s interview is one I am very excited about! I chat with Kelly Starrett, an expert on mobility and helping runners improve their range of motion, and thus their running. I’m sure you’ll get a lot of out that one too!  I don’t know about you, but I am already planning the races I want to do in the quickly approaching next few months. If you are too, email me isobel@peakendurancecoaching.com.auto organise an individualised training plan. Have a great week of training!

This might just be the most important episode of the week. About Meg & The The Daily Pep! The Daily Pep! is the short, snappy and sassy podcast for creative + multi-passionate women, designed to start your day off with a compassionate bang! I'm Meg and I'm the host of The Daily Pep! and The Couragemakers Podcast and founder of That Hummingbird Life. I'm a coach, writer and all-round rebel-rouser for creative and multi-passionate women to do the things only they can do and build a wholehearted life. When I'm not recording episodes, writing bullshit-free Sunday Pep Talks to my wonderful Couragemakers community or working 1:1 with coaching clients, I'm usually covered in paint or walking my wonderfully weird cockapoo Merlin. Website | Instagram | The Couragemakers Podcast About Shareefa J Shareefa J is a London based presenter and plus size model. She is at the forefront of promoting body/race diversity and mental health awareness within fashion and advertising. Shareefa is an ambassador for the mental health charity CALM and actively advocates for them by getting involved in fundraising and media projects.   Alongside this Shareefa runs a not- for- profit organisation called @shine4diversity in which she creates short documentaries and photographic campaigns to highlight the importance of racial inclusion within advertising Her last campaign was featured in Marie Claire & Buzzfeed. Shareefa recently graced the cover of Womens Running magazine for the annual London Marathon edition and she continues to promote a positive message for women within the fitness space. Instagram | CALM About CALM CALM is the Campaign Against Living Miserably and they're leading a movement against suicide. They run a free and anonymous helpline (0800 58 58 58) and webchat service from 5pm to midnight 365 days a year for anybody who needs us at thecalmzone.net. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

When you're feeling stress, the first thing you often focus on is how much more you have to do and push yourself harder. But sometimes the most kind AND effective thing you can do is take your foot off the pedal. About Meg & The The Daily Pep! The Daily Pep! is the short, snappy and sassy podcast for creative + multi-passionate women, designed to start your day off with a compassionate bang! I'm Meg and I'm the host of The Daily Pep! and The Couragemakers Podcast and founder of That Hummingbird Life. I'm a coach, writer and all-round rebel-rouser for creative and multi-passionate women to do the things only they can do and build a wholehearted life. When I'm not recording episodes, writing bullshit-free Sunday Pep Talks to my wonderful Couragemakers community or working 1:1 with coaching clients, I'm usually covered in paint or walking my wonderfully weird cockapoo Merlin. Website | Instagram | The Couragemakers Podcast About Shareefa J Shareefa J is a London based presenter and plus size model. She is at the forefront of promoting body/race diversity and mental health awareness within fashion and advertising. Shareefa is an ambassador for the mental health charity CALM and actively advocates for them by getting involved in fundraising and media projects.   Alongside this Shareefa runs a not- for- profit organisation called @shine4diversity in which she creates short documentaries and photographic campaigns to highlight the importance of racial inclusion within advertising Her last campaign was featured in Marie Claire & Buzzfeed. Shareefa recently graced the cover of Womens Running magazine for the annual London Marathon edition and she continues to promote a positive message for women within the fitness space. Instagram | CALM About CALM CALM is the Campaign Against Living Miserably and they're leading a movement against suicide. They run a free and anonymous helpline (0800 58 58 58) and webchat service from 5pm to midnight 365 days a year for anybody who needs us at thecalmzone.net. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

It is so easy to get stuck in a cycle of isolation where you don't want to burden other people. Today we're flipping that narrative on its head, because you my darling, you really are a gift. Download your You OK Hun? covers below: You Okay Hun? - 1 You Okay Hun? - 2 You Okay Hun? - 3 About Meg & The The Daily Pep! The Daily Pep! is the short, snappy and sassy podcast for creative + multi-passionate women, designed to start your day off with a compassionate bang! I'm Meg and I'm the host of The Daily Pep! and The Couragemakers Podcast and founder of That Hummingbird Life. I'm a coach, writer and all-round rebel-rouser for creative and multi-passionate women to do the things only they can do and build a wholehearted life. When I'm not recording episodes, writing bullshit-free Sunday Pep Talks to my wonderful Couragemakers community or working 1:1 with coaching clients, I'm usually covered in paint or walking my wonderfully weird cockapoo Merlin. Website | Instagram | The Couragemakers Podcast About Shareefa J Shareefa J is a London based presenter and plus size model. She is at the forefront of promoting body/race diversity and mental health awareness within fashion and advertising. Shareefa is an ambassador for the mental health charity CALM and actively advocates for them by getting involved in fundraising and media projects.   Alongside this Shareefa runs a not- for- profit organisation called @shine4diversity in which she creates short documentaries and photographic campaigns to highlight the importance of racial inclusion within advertising Her last campaign was featured in Marie Claire & Buzzfeed. Shareefa recently graced the cover of Womens Running magazine for the annual London Marathon edition and she continues to promote a positive message for women within the fitness space. Instagram | CALM About CALM CALM is the Campaign Against Living Miserably and they're leading a movement against suicide. They run a free and anonymous helpline (0800 58 58 58) and webchat service from 5pm to midnight 365 days a year for anybody who needs us at thecalmzone.net. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Self-kindness can be a complicated beast, especially if your default - like many of us - is to beat yourself up all the time. But first it starts by acknowledging that there is another way. About Meg & The The Daily Pep! The Daily Pep! is the short, snappy and sassy podcast for creative + multi-passionate women, designed to start your day off with a compassionate bang! I'm Meg and I'm the host of The Daily Pep! and The Couragemakers Podcast and founder of That Hummingbird Life. I'm a coach, writer and all-round rebel-rouser for creative and multi-passionate women to do the things only they can do and build a wholehearted life. When I'm not recording episodes, writing bullshit-free Sunday Pep Talks to my wonderful Couragemakers community or working 1:1 with coaching clients, I'm usually covered in paint or walking my wonderfully weird cockapoo Merlin. Website | Instagram | The Couragemakers Podcast About Shareefa J Shareefa J is a London based presenter and plus size model. She is at the forefront of promoting body/race diversity and mental health awareness within fashion and advertising. Shareefa is an ambassador for the mental health charity CALM and actively advocates for them by getting involved in fundraising and media projects.   Alongside this Shareefa runs a not- for- profit organisation called @shine4diversity in which she creates short documentaries and photographic campaigns to highlight the importance of racial inclusion within advertising Her last campaign was featured in Marie Claire & Buzzfeed. Shareefa recently graced the cover of Womens Running magazine for the annual London Marathon edition and she continues to promote a positive message for women within the fitness space. Instagram | CALM About CALM CALM is the Campaign Against Living Miserably and they're leading a movement against suicide. They run a free and anonymous helpline (0800 58 58 58) and webchat service from 5pm to midnight 365 days a year for anybody who needs us at thecalmzone.net. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter