327: Redefining Running: From Hobby to Lifestyle

What's the difference between a hobby and a lifestyle? Step into our world where we view running as more than just a physical exercise - it's a whole way of life. We're breaking down barriers and challenging conventional ideas about what it means to be a runner. It's not about times, distances or medals; it's about the mindset, grit and determination that comes with identifying as a runner.Have you ever caught yourself scoring your performance, feeling defeated when the metrics don't meet your expectations? We're flipping the script on that! We're championing effort over results and showing you why the journey is just as important as the destination. Plus, we're tackling the silent hurdles that could be affecting your performance – from stress management to lifestyle choices. We're shedding light on how you can lead a balanced life that optimizes your running performance without straining your mental or physical well-being. Then there's the question of food. Are you eating for health or performance? These two goals may not always align, and we're here to guide you through it. We're talking about how to fuel your body with the right nutrition to meet your running goals. And in the spirit of embracing a multi-faceted identity, we're not just inviting you to identify as a runner. We're encouraging you to explore how running can feed into your other identities and how it can enrich your life experience. So strap on your running shoes, it's time to redefine what it means to be a runner and start living the running lifestyle. Thanks for Listening!!Be sure to hit FOLLOW on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast player Leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Your ratings and reviews really help and we read each one! Grab your free Strength Guide for Runners here. Interested in our coaching program? Check out our coaching options here. Grab your free copy of the Running Snapshot by clicking here. Come find us on Instagram and say hi! Don't forget: The information on this website is not intended to treat or diagnose any medical condition or to provide medical advice. It is intended for general education in the areas of health and wellness. All information contained in this site is intended to be educational in nature. Nothing should be considered medical advice for your specific situation.

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Angie and Kevin Brown are here to help real life runners to improve their running and their life through conversations about training, mindset, nutrition, health and wellness, family, and all the crazy things that life throws at us.  The lessons that we learn from running can carry over into all aspects of our life, and we are here to explore those connections through current research, our experiences, and stories from real people out on the roads and trails, so that you can become a physically and mentally stronger runner and achieve the goals that matter to you. We are Kevin and Angie Brown, husband and wife, mom and dad, coaches, and runners. Angie holds her doctorate degree in physical therapy and uses running as part of her integrated fitness routine. Kevin is a marathoner who has been coaching runners for over a decade.  Together, we want to help make running more accessible to more people, so that more people can gain the benefits of being a Real Life Runner.