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OMG My Legs Look Like Old Lady Legs- Running and Body Image and Why We Need to Treat Our Mind as a Muscle
OMG My Legs Look Like Old Lady Legs- Running and Body Image and Why We Need to Treat Our Mind as a Muscle
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Length:
19 minutes
Released:
Mar 15, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Runners and body image- the topic is massive but it needs to be talked about.One little statement can trigger someone else into self doubt or worse yet, into a full-blown eating disorder. People see what people do, not what you say.The mind is a muscle that needs to be worked. Do you know how many negative thoughts an average person has per day? What are you telling yourself?As a runner, your legs and body are for you. Do you eat to run or run to eat?How can we break the stigma that all runners need to look a certain way? Healthy bodies run long and fast- healthy doesn't mean skinnier. Let's learn to love our bodies and be the best versions of ourselves.Visit https://runningwithgrit.com for all things related to running after age 40.
Released:
Mar 15, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (100)
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