Denny Krahe—athletic trainer, running coach, and podcaster—shares his top six new runner recommendations, the best type of running to make you faster (in his opinion), and what creates a recipe for disaster when it comes to first-time marathoners. Serena Marie, RD, discusses how to love your body, see yourself as an athlete, and fuel your body as an athlete. 2017 is the year of the Flourishing Experiment! If you’d like to join a group to help you with your habits and resolutions, or create a Flourishing experiment yourself, reach out to Kari at Kari@TheRunningLifestyle.com for more information. Are you looking for ways to live a running lifestyle? Visit therunninglifestyle.com/join to receive your Strategies to Live the Running Lifestyle. Today’s episode is sponsored by HealthIQ. Did you know that as a runner, you could qualify for lower life insurance? HealthIQ is a revolutionary company that is dedicated to helping the health-conscious population receive better insurance rates. To find out more, and to try some really fun quizzes (such as Fitness: Clothing for a Super Work Out), run over HERE. Also, today’s episode is sponsored by Trinity Medical. Trinity’s mission is to help patients “nurture their bodies, minds, and spirits to help them achieve wellness.” Sugar is definitely something that Trinity does not recommend. You can check out their YouTube channel to learn more about the “Trinity Way” to holistic health. Click HERE to receive special gifts and to be part of Team The Running Lifestyle Show. Please go HERE for this episode’s show notes.